Leningrad
Originally named St. Petersburg, the name was changed in 1914 to Petrograd. It was changed again in 1924 to Leningrad to honor Lenin after the Russian Revolution. It seems Lenin officially fell out of favor in 1991 when the city reverted back to its original name of St. Petersburg.
Much like Stockholm or Venice, the city is made up of dozens of canals and islands. It is often called "The Venice of the North." Whether called St. Petersburg, Petrograd or Leningrad, it is one of the world's most beautiful cities. The lovely Imperial-era buildings are mostly pastel colors, and after a snowfall they look like delicious delicacies dusted with powdered sugar in a bakery window.
Much like Stockholm or Venice, the city is made up of dozens of canals and islands. It is often called "The Venice of the North." Whether called St. Petersburg, Petrograd or Leningrad, it is one of the world's most beautiful cities. The lovely Imperial-era buildings are mostly pastel colors, and after a snowfall they look like delicious delicacies dusted with powdered sugar in a bakery window.
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