Petrograd was called Leningrad in 1930.
After being named Petrograd in 1914, the city's name was changed to Leningrad in January 1924, following the death of Vladimir Lenin. This name remained until September 6, 1991, when it reverted to its original name, Saint Petersburg. Today, Saint Petersburg stands as Russia's second-largest and second-most important city, a vital seaport with a significant industrial base and extensive cultural, scientific, and educational institutions.
