Leningrad
Definitions of Leningrad
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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 Russiasynonyms: Peterburg, Petrograd, Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburgexample of:city, metropolis, urban centera large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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