A 1968 postcard featuring the monument to the pioneer partisan Vitya Korobkov in Feodosia.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the monument to pioneer partisan Vitya Korobkov. The sculptural composition shows the young hero in full height, wearing a pioneer tie, standing on a dark stone pedestal. The monument is adorned with flower garlands at its base. In the foreground, two boys are observing the monument. In the background, beyond the foliage of trees, a body of water, presumably the Black Sea, is visible. The monument is situated within a well-maintained green area, with a paved pathway in the foreground.
Historical note
The monument to pioneer partisan Vitya Korobkov was erected in Feodosia in 1959. It is dedicated to Vitya Korobkov (1929–1942), a young hero of the Great Patriotic War who participated in the partisan movement in Crimea and was executed by the Nazis in December 1942. The sculptors were V. P. Zuev and the architect was V. A. Karimov. The monument became one of the city’s symbols, commemorating the courage and heroism of children during the war years.
Present day
The Vitya Korobkov monument is still located in the Children’s Park in Feodosia. It retains its significance as a historical and memorial object. Currently, events dedicated to the memory of young heroes are held around the monument. It remains a focal point for residents and visitors, especially for schoolchildren studying the history of the Great Patriotic War.
Location (map)
Address: Aivazovsky Avenue, Children’s Park, Feodosia
Coordinates: 45.034700, 35.385600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Geographical coordinates were determined based on Google Maps and OpenStreetMap data for the Children’s Park in Feodosia..
Questions and answers
- Who was Vitya Korobkov? Vitya Korobkov was a young hero of the Great Patriotic War who participated in the partisan movement in Crimea and was executed by the Nazis in 1942.
- When was the Vitya Korobkov monument erected in Feodosia? The monument was erected in Feodosia in 1959.
- Where is the Vitya Korobkov monument located? The monument is located in the Children’s Park in Feodosia.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Feodosia from 1968.
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