A 1973 postcard showing Yanka Kupala Street in Brest, capturing the Soviet urban development of the “Vostok” residential district with the characteristic “Lakomka” cafe in the foreground.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground on the left, there is a one-story glazed commercial extension with a sign reading “cafe Lakomka”, adjacent to a five-story panel residential building. Pedestrians are walking along the sidewalk and pedestrian zone.
On the right, the roadway of Yanka Kupala Street is visible, featuring a moving trolleybus and a bus, alongside street lighting poles. Other Soviet-era multi-story residential buildings are visible in the background.
Historical note
Yanka Kupala Street in Brest began its active development in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of the city’s eastward expansion and the creation of new residential districts. The “Lakomka” cafe was a typical catering establishment built as an annex to a standard-series residential panel building, serving the local infrastructure of the newly developed residential area.
Present day
Currently, the Soviet-era five-story residential buildings on Yanka Kupala Street remain intact, having undergone major renovations and thermal insulation. The premises of the former “Lakomka” cafe have been repurposed for commercial retail and service facilities typical of the modern urban environment.
Location (map)
Address: 13 Yanka Kupala St, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.106500, 23.748500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Matching the historical building of the “Lakomka” cafe with modern maps of Brest..
Questions and answers
- What establishment is shown in the foreground on the left? The foreground on the left features a commercial annex with a sign reading ‘cafe Lakomka’.
- When did the active development of this street begin? Active development of Yanka Kupala Street took place in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- How is the cafe building used today? The premises of the former cafe have been repurposed for modern retail and service outlets.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1973.
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