leningrad (Meaning)
leningrad (n)
a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
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leningrad Sentence Examples
- During World War II, the siege of Leningrad lasted for 872 days, resulting in the deaths of over one million people.
- The Leningrad nuclear power plant, located near the city of Sosnovy Bor, is one of the largest in Russia.
- The Hermitage Museum in Leningrad, also known as Saint Petersburg, is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world.
- The city of Leningrad was renamed Saint Petersburg in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- The Leningrad Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals from all over the world.
- The Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the most prestigious orchestras in Russia.
- The Leningrad Stadium, also known as the Krestovsky Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Saint Petersburg.
- The Leningrad Metal Plant, founded in 1932, is one of the largest metallurgical plants in Russia.
- The Leningrad Oblast, or Leningrad Region, surrounds the city of Saint Petersburg and is home to over 1.7 million people.
- The Leningrad Victory Day Parade is held annually on May 9 to commemorate the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
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During World War II, the siege of Leningrad lasted for 872 days, resulting in the deaths of over one million people.
The Leningrad nuclear power plant, located near the city of Sosnovy Bor, is one of the largest in Russia.
The Hermitage Museum in Leningrad, also known as Saint Petersburg, is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world.
The city of Leningrad was renamed Saint Petersburg in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
