leningrad

IPA: ɫˈɛnʌngræd

Root Word: Leningrad

(historical) Saint Petersburg, a major city in Russia, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.
An oblast of Russia, which surrounds, but no longer contains, Saint Petersburg, its former administrative centre.

Examples of "leningrad" in Sentences

Leningrad was the former name of the city now known as St. Petersburg in Russia
During World War II, Leningrad was under siege by German forces for nearly 900 days
The Siege of Leningrad resulted in the deaths of over a million civilians due to starvation and bombardment
Leningrad has a rich cultural history and is known for its beautiful architecture and museums
The people of Leningrad showed incredible resilience and courage during the siege, enduring unimaginable hardships to survive