Remember the story of the Second World War - in 1942, for example.The battle for the city of Stalingrad (as it is now called, he's probably outside of Russia, and not everyone knows), the success of which has received the Red Army turned the tide of the war.He has earned the title of the Hero City.
city of Stalingrad: it is now called, and both called before
in Paleolithic times was on the outskirts of primitive people, which was called Dry Mechetka.In the 16th century in the historical sources, this area is associated with the presence of representatives of the Tatar people.Because in his memoirs of the English traveler Jenkinson mentions "abandoned Tatar city Meskhet."In official documents of the royal city was first mentioned July 2, 1589 under the name Tsaritsyn.So it was called until 1925.
As is known, in 1920-1930 the city was called mainly first and last names (aliases) of the Soviet leaders and party activists.Former Tsaritsyn to 1925 was the 19th city in the Soviet Union in the number of inhabitants, so its fate rename could not be avoided in any way.In 1925, the city was renamed Stalingrad.It was under this name it is known most of all, because the Battle of Stalingrad came into history as the most important event of the Second World War.
In 1956 began debunking the cult of Stalin.Work in this direction the party was a lot, so to rename the city party leaders reached only in 1961.Since 1961 and on present time the town is a title that accurately describes its location - Volgograd (city on the Volga).
brief history of the city from 1589 to 1945. Initially the city
concentrated on a small island.Why it is based here?Because until that time people lived here already, and the location was convenient for trade.Location on the Volga gave the locality a good chance for dynamic development.The real transformation began to take place in the city in the 19th century.It opened the first school for children of the nobility, the first progymnasium in which 49 children had learned.In 1808, the city came to a doctor, who has done much for the development of medicine in it (it was the first local doctor).
With the development of transport infrastructure (the Volga-Don and other railways) since the late 1850s, industry and trade in the city is developing very strongly increases the welfare of the residents.
first three decades of the 20th century the territory of Stalingrad expanding.Construction of new industrial facilities, residential buildings, places of public recreation.In 1942, the Germans came to the city of Stalingrad.As it is now called the time?Occupation.1942 and 1943 years were the most terrible in the history of the city.
Our time: the city is thriving
Stalingrad - it is a city now?Volgograd.This name fully reflects its essence, because the river - one of the main trade routes.In 1990-2000-ies several times Volgograd acquires the status millionth.The city is actively developing industries, services, and recreation and sport.Football team of Volgograd "Rotor" is not played one season in the top league Russia.
Still, the most important role in the history of the town has played under the name of "the city of Stalingrad" (as it is now called, too, do not forget, because the old name is unlikely to return).
