This 1982 Soviet collectible postcard presents an aerial view of the Motherland Monument, the centerpiece of the Memorial Complex in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures a high-angle view of the monumental Motherland statue, standing on a tall, cone-shaped pedestal. The female figure holds a shield bearing the Soviet emblem in one hand and a sword in the other. A circular paved plaza surrounds the pedestal, transitioning into lawns and pedestrian paths with numerous visitors. Dense green forest covers the background.
Historical note
The memorial complex was officially opened on May 9, 1981. The design and construction spanned several years, with the steel sculpture assembled from individual blocks using advanced welding techniques. It stood as one of the most complex engineering projects of its time in the USSR.
Present day
Today, the complex is known as the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. In 2023, the Soviet emblem on the shield was replaced with the Ukrainian trident (tryzub), and the monument was officially renamed ‘Ukraine-Mother’.
Location (map)
Address: 24 Lavrska St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.426500, 30.563100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Motherland Monument in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Motherland Monument in Kyiv from an aerial perspective, surrounded by the memorial complex grounds.
- When was this memorial complex opened? The memorial complex was officially opened on May 9, 1981, shortly before the postcard was published.
- How has the monument changed in recent years? In 2023, the Soviet coat of arms on the shield was replaced with the Ukrainian trident, and the statue was renamed ‘Ukraine-Mother’.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1982.
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