A Soviet collectible postcard from 1964, capturing a scenic panoramic view of the Dnieper River, the Park Pedestrian Bridge, and the silhouette of the Monument to Volodymyr the Great in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
In the right foreground, the dark silhouette of the Monument to Volodymyr the Great holding a cross is visible. The background reveals a panorama of the Dnieper River with sunlight reflecting on its surface. A metal pedestrian bridge spans the river, leading to Trukhaniv Island. A small motor vessel sails on the water, leaving a white wake behind.
Historical note
The Monument to Volodymyr the Great, erected in 1853 by sculptors Vasily Demut-Malinovsky and Peter Clodt, alongside architect Konstantin Thon, is the oldest sculptural monument in Kyiv. The Pedestrian Bridge over the Dnieper was built relatively recently before this photograph was taken, in 1957, connecting the city center with the recreational area on Trukhaniv Island.
Present day
Today, Volodymyr Hill and the Monument to Volodymyr remain key landmarks of Kyiv. The Pedestrian Bridge is fully operational and popular among locals. The landscape of the Dnieper’s left bank has transformed significantly over the decades due to modern residential developments.
Location (map)
Address: Volodymyrskyi Descent, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.455755, 30.527376
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Monument to Volodymyr the Great on Volodymyrska Hill, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- What year is this postcard from? The postcard was published in 1964.
- Which bridge is visible in the background? The background depicts the Park Pedestrian Bridge over the Dnieper, built in 1957.
- Whose monument is pictured on the postcard? The silhouette on the right belongs to the Monument to Volodymyr the Great.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1964.
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