A 1980 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the central monument of the Khatyn Memorial Complex in the Minsk Region.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the six-meter bronze sculpture “The Unconquered Man”—an elderly man holding his deceased son. In the foreground, a woman in a light-colored dress places flowers into a planter near the base of the monument. The surrounding area is paved with stone, with green trees and a cloudy sky visible in the background.
Historical note
The Khatyn Memorial Complex was opened in 1969 on the site of a Belarusian village destroyed along with its inhabitants in 1943. The prototype for the main monument was Yuzif Kaminsky, the only adult survivor of the tragedy. The complex became a symbol of the tragedy of the civilian population during World War II.
Present day
Today, the memorial holds the status of a state historical and cultural monument of the Republic of Belarus. It serves as a venue for official commemorative events and is a major tourist destination visited annually by thousands of people from around the world.
Location (map)
Address: Khatyn Memorial Complex, Logoysk District, Minsk Region, Belarus
Coordinates: 54.334400, 27.943600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central monument of the Khatyn Memorial Complex.
Questions and answers
- What sculpture is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the central bronze sculpture of the Khatyn memorial, titled ‘The Unconquered Man’.
- Who is the prototype for the main monument? The prototype for the monument was Yuzif Kaminsky, the only adult survivor of the Khatyn village tragedy, holding his mortally wounded son.
- When was the memorial complex opened? The Khatyn Memorial Complex was officially opened in 1969.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Minsk from 1980.
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