This 1966 Soviet postcard depicts the ground-level entrance vestibule of the “Universytet” metro station in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows an asphalted square in front of the metro entrance with several pedestrians. A GAZ-21 “Volga” passenger car is visible in the center. In the background, the circular vestibule building stands with its distinctive dome and spire, flanked by tall poplar trees and the greenery of the botanical garden.
Historical note
The “Universytet” metro station opened on November 6, 1960, as part of the first stage of the Kyiv Metro. Designed as a circular park pavilion with a reinforced concrete dome, the vestibule was thoughtfully integrated into the landscape of the A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden along Taras Shevchenko Boulevard.
Present day
Today, the “Universytet” station remains active on the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska line. The exterior of the vestibule, designated as a local architectural monument, has retained its original mid-century modern design.
Location (map)
Address: Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.444211, 30.505753
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the ground vestibule of the Universytet metro station.
Questions and answers
- When was the Universytet metro station opened? The station was opened on November 6, 1960, as part of the first launch stage of the Kyiv Metro.
- Where is the station’s ground vestibule located? The vestibule is located at the entrance to the A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard in Kyiv.
- What are the main architectural features of the vestibule? It is a circular pavilion featuring a reinforced concrete dome and a spire, designed to blend in with the surrounding park.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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