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Tsaritsyn

Tsaritsyn

1 9.9
A former name of the Russian city on the Volga River now called Volgograd
  • proper noun
  • /tsəˈrɪtsɪn/
: Tsaritsyn
  • Historians often refer to Tsaritsyn when discussing the early industrial growth along the Volga River.

Examples

  • The city of Tsaritsyn played a crucial role during World War II.

  • Few people today remember that Volgograd was once called Tsaritsyn.

  • The city of Tsaritsyn was renamed Stalingrad in 1925 and later Volgograd in 1961.

  • Did you know that Tsaritsyn was renamed to Volgograd in 1961?

  • "The soldiers marched bravely across the Tsaritsyn Field during the intense battles of World War II."

  • "In the early 20th century, Tsaritsyn was a crucial location for trade along the Volga River."

  • "Tsaritsyn, once a bustling industrial hub, played a significant role in the history of Russia."

Synonyms

Stalingrad
vsTsaritsyn
13 6.9

A former name of the city now called Volgograd in Russia, known for a major World War II battle

refers to the city's earlier name before the wartime period

Surface Forms

Tsaritsyn main

Etymology

Tsaritsyn likely comes from the Russian word tsaritsa, which means 'queen' or 'empress', or from a small river called Tsaritsa near the site. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a 'queen's town' on the Volga, which is why Tsaritsyn was the old name of the city now called Volgograd.