Leningrad in Russian

Leningrad in Russian is Ленингра́д, Ленинград, Ленингра́дская о́бласть — Leningrad means the former name of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, used from 1924 to 1991 in honor of Vladimir Lenin.

Leningrad in Russian

Ленингра́д

proper noun

Pronounced: Leningrad

(historical) Former name of Saint Petersburg: a major city in Russia, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Ленинград

proper noun

Pronounced: Leningrad

(historical) Former name of Saint Petersburg: a major city in Russia, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Ленингра́дская о́бласть

proper noun

Pronounced: Leningradskaya oblast

An oblast of Russia, which surrounds, but no longer contains, Saint Petersburg, its former administrative centre.

What does "Leningrad" mean?

name The former name of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, used from 1924 to 1991 in honor of Vladimir Lenin.
"The city was known as Leningrad during the Soviet era."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Leningrad in a sentence

The city was known as Leningrad during the Soviet era.

Similar words in Russian

Petrograd Saint Petersburg

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Leningrad" in Russian?

"Leningrad" in Russian is Ленингра́д, Ленинград, Ленингра́дская о́бласть. Leningrad means: The former name of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, used from 1924 to 1991 in honor of Vladimir Lenin.

How do you pronounce Ленингра́д?

"Leningrad" in Russian is Ленингра́д, pronounced "Leningrad".

How do you use "Leningrad" in a sentence?

Example: "The city was known as Leningrad during the Soviet era." In Russian, "Leningrad" is Ленингра́д, Ленинград, Ленингра́дская о́бласть.

Are there other ways to say "Leningrad" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "Leningrad": Ленингра́д, Ленинград, Ленингра́дская о́бласть.

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