This 1957 Soviet illustrated postcard showcases the monumental facade of the Odesa Railway Station, rebuilt during the post-war period.
What is shown on the postcard
The illustration depicts the central facade of the station building, featuring a dome topped with a spire. In the foreground, pedestrians and Soviet-era passenger cars from the mid-20th century (such as the GAZ-M-20 Pobeda) are visible. The architecture is defined by semi-circular windows, classic columns, and a sculptural composition above the main entrance.
Historical note
The original station building, constructed in the 1880s based on a design by Viktor Shreter, was destroyed in 1944 during World War II. The new monumental building in the Stalinist Neoclassical style was erected in 1952, designed by architect Leonid Chuprin.
Present day
Today, the Odesa Railway Station (Odesa-Holovna station) retains its historical architectural appearance and remains the primary transport hub of the city, serving domestic and international trains.
Location (map)
Address: Pryvokzalna Square, 2, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.467311, 30.740822
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main entrance to the Odesa Railway Station..
Questions and answers
- When was the pictured building constructed? The station building shown on the postcard was completed in 1952 to replace the original one destroyed during World War II.
- Who designed the post-war railway station? The new railway station building was designed by Soviet architect Leonid Chuprin.
- What cars are depicted in the foreground? The square in front of the station shows mid-20th-century Soviet passenger cars, including the GAZ-M-20 Pobeda.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1957.
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