This 1978 postcard shows the monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin in central Chernihiv.
What is shown on the postcard
A monumental figure on a tall pedestal dominates the square, framed by planting and paved paths. Soviet-era street furniture and public-building facades complete the scene.
Historical note
Lenin monuments were a standard feature of Soviet central squares. The card reflects a typical 1970s memorial composition that anchored public space.
Present day
The monument was removed after 1991 as Soviet memorial heritage was reassessed. The postcard remains a documentary record of the square in 1978.
Location (map)
Address: Red Square, Chernihiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 51.494800, 31.289100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Open map data, Chernihiv.
Questions and answers
- What is shown? The monument to V.I. Lenin in central Chernihiv.
- Does the monument survive? No, it was removed after 1991.
- What is the issue year? 1978.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernihiv from 1978.
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