Ukraine, 1975. The Khreshchatyk (Ukrainian: Хрещатик) is the main avenue of Kiev. At that time the population of the city was 1 947 000 (source: Novosti). In this photo, taken near Bessarabs’ka Square looking North, one can see any soviet era vehicles (e.g. a RAF/ErAZ 977 minibus and some Moskvich 403/407 bottom right). Nowaday Chreščatyk is a traditional place for concerts, festivals, and also street music (Street View).
(photo: © 1975 Novosti news agency, Moscow – personal collection)
