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It wasn't. They are two separate cities. As a result of the Communist Revolution in 1917, the Soviets renamed some of their cities to erase the memory of living under the Tsar and religious traditions. Saint Petersburg was changed to Petrograd during World War I and renamed for Lenin upon his death. Saint Petersburg was renamed Petrograd in 1914, and Leningradfrom 1924-1991. Tsaritsyn became Stalingrad, and is today known as Volgograd.
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What is the geography of Volgograd?
First named Tsarltsyn, in 1598, then was named Stalingrad in 1925. Almost Destroyed in WWII. First named Tsarltsyn, in 1598, then was named Stalingrad in 1925. Almost Destroyed in WWII.
Was Stalingrad named after Joseph Stalin?
Yes, and there is a city named Leningrad, named after the Founder of Communism.
How did Stalingrad get its' name?
The city of Stalingrad , now renamed Volgograd after the river , was named after the Russian dictator Josef Stalin .
Stalingrad what was it called?
The city really was called Stalingrad, named after Josef Stalin, the current political leader of the USSR at the time
What was the name of Stalingrad before?
Petrograd. It was originally St Petersburg but it was changed to Petrograd as St Petersburg was believed to be more German.
Stalingrad was a city in the former Soviet union named after Joseph Stalin what is the name of that city today?
Volgograd
Where is Stalingrad located?
It's name has changed. Presently named Volgograd, Which is located in South Western Russia.
Where was Stalingrad fought?
in Stalingrad
Why was there a battle at Stalingrad during World War 2?
The battle at Stalingrad took place because Hitler had invaded Russia and was defeating the Russian army at every battle as they advanced through Russia. When Hitler ordered an attack on Stalingrad (some historians feel he only did it because he hated Stalin and the city was named after him), Stalin ordered the city held at all costs (and some historians feel that he did that because the city was named after him.) Therefore, two great armies met headon at Stalingrad. And the Russians defeated the Germans in what was to be the turning point for the allies defeat of Germany.
Why did Stalingrad take place?
The battle of Stalingrad was fought by Germany to allow access into the Oil rich caucus, which would have helped a fuel starved German war-machine, not to mention that the city was named after Josef Stalin, the current political leader of the USSR, thus an Icon of the Soviet union which could not fall.
How many films are their about Stalingrad?
Enemy at the gates , Stalingrad , STALINGRAD - Dogs, do you want to live forever? ,
What is the new name of Stalingrad?
Stalingrad is now known as 'Volgograd;.
