Two parts of the postcard show iconic landmarks of the city of Donetsk in 1983: the building of the A. Solovyanenko Opera and Ballet Theatre and the modern ‘Yunost’ Cinema.
What is shown on the postcard
One part of the postcard features the Donetsk National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A. Solovyanenko, a monumental building with columns and arches located on the city’s central square. The other part shows the ‘Yunost’ Cinema building with architecture characteristic of the 1970s-1980s: panoramic glazing, clear geometric shapes, and decorative elements.
Both objects are located in urban spaces, enlivened by pedestrians and transport, with landscaping elements such as flower beds and trees.
Historical note
The building resembling the one shown on the left part of the postcard is the Donetsk National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A. Solovyanenko, built in the 1930s-1940s. It is an example of Stalinist Neoclassicism. The ‘Yunost’ Cinema building was opened in the 1960s and was an important cultural center for the city’s residents.
Present day
Currently, the A. Solovyanenko Opera and Ballet Theatre continues to function as a center of cultural life in Donetsk. The ‘Yunost’ Cinema has also survived, although its original appearance and functional purpose may have undergone changes in the post-Soviet period.
Location (map)
Address: Donetsk, Partizansky Avenue, 38
Coordinates: 48.008800, 37.810300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined by the location of the ‘Yunost’ cinema (formerly Palace of Culture of Mine No. 29) based on its location on the map of Donetsk..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the A. Solovyanenko Donetsk National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and the ‘Yunost’ Cinema in Donetsk.
- When was the ‘Yunost’ Cinema built? The ‘Yunost’ Cinema was opened in the 1960s.
- Which building is older? The older building is the A. Solovyanenko Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in the 1930s-1940s.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Donetsk from 1983.
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