Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major city in southwestern Russia: Volgograd is a city located in the European part of Russia, situated on the western bank of the Volga River. It is an important industrial and administrative center.
   • A site of major historical significance: Volgograd is historically renowned as the site of the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad (the city's former name) during World War II, which marked a decisive defeat for German forces in the winter of 1942-43.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Volgograd is one of the longest cities in Russia, stretching along the Volga River.
  • Many historians visit Volgograd to study the site of the famous battle.
  • The Volgograd Arena was a venue for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Advanced Usage

• "The hero city of Volgograd": This is an honorary title awarded to the city for the extreme heroism its defenders showed during the Battle of Stalingrad.
  • The Hero City of Volgograd is a symbol of resilience and courage.

Variants and Related Words

• Stalingrad (Proper noun): The former name (1925–1961) of Volgograd, under which it was known during the battle.
  • The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II.
• Tsaritsyn (Proper noun): The original name of the city before 1925.

Synonyms

• Stalingrad (historical context)
• The city on the Volga (descriptive)

Related Phrases

• The Battle of Volgograd: Although historically called the Battle of Stalingrad, this phrase is sometimes used in modern contexts referring to the city.
  • Monuments in Volgograd commemorate the soldiers of the battle.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a city in the European part of Russia on the Volga; site of German defeat in World War II in the winter of 1942-43