What is another word for petersburg?
Pronunciation: [pˈiːtəsbˌɜːɡ] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the word "Petersburg" which can be used interchangeably. These include Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, and Leningrad. Saint Petersburg is the most common and widely recognized synonym for Petersburg, as it is the name of the city and the suggested English translation. Petrograd is a historical synonym and was previously the name of the city during World War I. Leningrad was the official name of the city from 1924 to 1991, in honor of Vladimir Lenin. When writing about this city, one may use any of these synonyms to refer to the same place, depending on the context and purpose of the text.
