The 1973 postcard depicts the “Ukraina” Department Store in Zaporizhzhia, one of the city’s largest retail establishments during the Soviet period.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the “Ukraina” Department Store, featuring wide display windows on the ground floor and large windows on the upper floors. The building is adorned with large letters on the roof spelling out the store’s name, as well as a red profile of V.I. Lenin and the slogan “LENIN IS WITH US” prominently displayed on the central part of the facade. A busy square with pedestrians is visible in front of the department store, and two trolleybuses, typical urban transport of that era, are on the road. The surrounding area is landscaped with trees and shrubs.
Historical note
The “Ukraina” Department Store was opened on October 15, 1964, and quickly became a symbol of Zaporizhzhia, representing a modern shopping center for its time. Its construction marked an important phase in the development of the city’s infrastructure. The building, designed in the style of Soviet modernism, initially had three floors and a total retail area of approximately 6000 square meters, offering a wide range of goods.
Present day
The modern “Ukraina” Department Store continues to operate as a major shopping center, although it has undergone significant changes and reconstructions. In the 2000s, extensive modernization was carried out, resulting in the building being expanded to five floors and its exterior updated to reflect contemporary architectural trends. Today, it houses various stores, cafes, and service enterprises, adapted to the needs of modern consumers.
Location (map)
Address: Sobornyi Avenue, 167, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, 69035
Coordinates: 47.818300, 35.187840
(Google Maps)
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Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The 1973 postcard depicts the ‘Ukraina’ Department Store in Zaporizhzhia.
- When was the ‘Ukraina’ Department Store opened? The ‘Ukraina’ Department Store was opened on October 15, 1964.
- How has the ‘Ukraina’ Department Store changed since 1973? The modern ‘Ukraina’ Department Store was expanded to five floors and modernized in the 2000s, changing its appearance and range of services.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1973.
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