This 1973 postcard presents a panoramic view of V. Mayakovsky Square in Zaporizhzhia, showcasing the characteristic urban landscape of the Soviet period.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures V. Mayakovsky Square with its wide roadway, traversed by red and white trams and automobiles. An alley with trees extends along the central part of the square. The dominant architectural feature is a monumental multi-story building in the Stalinist Empire style, situated along one side of the square.
In the distance, other city buildings and infrastructure elements are visible. Pedestrians are scattered across the foreground and the square, contributing to the sense of everyday city life.
Historical note
V. Mayakovsky Square, one of Zaporizhzhia’s central squares, took shape in the post-war period as part of the city’s extensive reconstruction and restoration. The building prominently featured on the postcard was constructed in the Stalinist Empire style and served various administrative purposes. During the Soviet era, the square was an important transport hub and a venue for public events, named after the renowned Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.
Present day
Currently, Mayakovsky Square retains its significance as one of Zaporizhzhia’s central urban hubs. Despite changes in architecture and the transportation system, its main urban planning features remain recognizable. The building depicted on the postcard continues to be in use, possibly with altered functions. The square remains a place for leisure and strolls for citizens, as well as for cultural events, though its overall appearance has undergone modernization to meet contemporary requirements.
Location (map)
Address: V. Mayakovsky Square, Zaporizhzhia
Coordinates: 47.828500, 35.184300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the center of V. Mayakovsky Square in Zaporizhzhia, where the main visible object is located..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The 1973 postcard shows V. Mayakovsky Square in Zaporizhzhia with a wide roadway, trams, cars, and a monumental building in the Stalinist Empire style.
- What is the historical significance of Mayakovsky Square? Mayakovsky Square was established in the post-war period as an important transport hub and a venue for public events in Zaporizhzhia, named after Vladimir Mayakovsky.
- How has Mayakovsky Square changed since 1973? Currently, Mayakovsky Square retains its significance as a central urban hub, but its overall appearance has undergone modernization to meet contemporary requirements, though its main urban planning features remain recognizable.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1973.
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