A 1975 Soviet collectible postcard featuring “The Oath” monument in the city of Krasnodon (now Sorokyne), dedicated to the Young Guard heroes.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the grand monument “The Oath” on a stepped granite pedestal. The sculptural composition features five members of the Young Guard underground organization standing around a banner. In the foreground, on a square paved with concrete tiles, a group of Soviet pioneers in school uniforms with red neckerchiefs is lined up, giving a pioneer salute. Dense green trees are visible in the background.
Historical note
The monument “The Oath” was officially unveiled in Krasnodon on September 12, 1954. It was created by sculptors V. Agibalov, V. Mukhin, V. Fedchenko, and architect A. Sidorenko. The monument commemorates the bravery of the young anti-fascist underground resistance during World War II.
Present day
In accordance with Ukrainian legislation, the city of Krasnodon was renamed Sorokyne in 2016. “The Oath” monument remains in the city’s central park, serving as its primary memorial landmark.
Location (map)
Address: Young Guard Square, Sorokyne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.299134, 39.728795
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Komsomolsky Park, Sorokyne (Krasnodon).
Questions and answers
- To whom is the monument ‘The Oath’ dedicated? The monument is dedicated to the members of the Soviet underground anti-fascist organization ‘Young Guard’ who operated during World War II.
- Who are the authors of the monument? The monument was created by sculptors V. Agibalov, V. Mukhin, V. Fedchenko, and architect A. Sidorenko.
- When was this monument unveiled? The official opening ceremony of ‘The Oath’ monument in Krasnodon took place on September 12, 1954.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1975.
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