Soviet postcard from 1986 featuring the National Palace of Arts “Ukraina” (at the time of photography, the Palace of Culture “Ukraina”) in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the main facade of the “Ukraina” Palace of Culture, clad in light stone with distinctive glazing and reinforced concrete pylons. In front of the building is a spacious paved plaza with several pedestrians walking. The foreground features a flowerbed with ornamental plants in concrete planters. The word “КИЕВ” (Kyiv) is printed in a dark font in the upper right corner.
Historical note
The palace was constructed in 1970 to mark the centenary of V. I. Lenin’s birth. The design was created by architects Y. Marinchenko, P. Zhilytsky, and Y. Vainer. The trapezoidal building was designed for multi-purpose use, hosting congresses, concerts, and film screenings. At its opening, it was one of the largest halls in the Ukrainian SSR.
Present day
In 1998, the building was granted the status of the National Palace of Arts “Ukraina”. Having undergone major reconstruction, it continues to serve as the country’s main concert venue for national and international cultural events.
Location (map)
Address: 103 Velyka Vasylkivska St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.421400, 30.521100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the National Palace of Arts ‘Ukraina’.
Questions and answers
- When was the palace constructed? The Palace of Culture ‘Ukraina’ was constructed in 1970.
- Who were the architects of the building? The building was designed by architects Y. Marinchenko, P. Zhilytsky, and Y. Vainer.
- What is the current status of the building? Since 1998, the building has held the status of the National Palace of Arts ‘Ukraina’ and serves as the country’s primary concert venue.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1986.
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