A Soviet postcard from 1968 depicting the main facade of the railway station in the city of Rivne (Ukrainian SSR).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures the monumental two-story railway station building designed in the Soviet Classicist style. The facade features a deep arched entrance with pilasters, rusticated stone details, decorative elements on the parapet, and small spires. Above the main entrance, a sign with the city name “РОВНО” and a celebratory banner with “50 years” symbolism are visible. The sign “РЕСТОРАН” (Restaurant) can be seen on the right wing. Pedestrians and passenger cars, including a light-colored GAZ-21 “Volga,” are positioned on the forecourt in the foreground.
Historical note
The first railway station building in Rivne was built in 1873 during the construction of the Kyiv-Brest railway line. During the First and Second World Wars, the station building was repeatedly destroyed. The modern monumental station building shown on the postcard was opened in 1952 based on a standard design adapted for Rivne.
Present day
Today, the Rivne Railway Station continues to operate as the city’s primary passenger transport hub. In the early 2000s, the building underwent a comprehensive renovation, which restored the facade and modernized the interior spaces while preserving the original Socialist Realist architectural forms.
Location (map)
Address: Pryvokzalna Square, 1, Rivne, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.627700, 26.244400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Rivne railway station.
Questions and answers
- In which year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1968.
- What building is depicted in the photograph? The photograph depicts the Rivne railway station building, completed in 1952.
- What car model is visible in the foreground? A Soviet GAZ-21 ‘Volga’ passenger car is visible on the street in front of the station building.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Rivne from 1968.
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