Putin restores Stalingrad name to Volgograd airport
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to rename the airport in Volgograd to its historical name, Stalingrad, according to Reuters. The initiative reportedly came from veterans and those involved in military actions in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to restore the historical name, Stalingrad, to the international airport in Volgograd.
Putin has decided: The name Stalingrad returns
According to Reuters, this decision was made following requests from residents and veterans who wished to honor the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War. The decree was signed after Putin's visit to Volgograd.
The idea of restoring the name Stalingrad has been previously discussed. However, in 2023, it did not gain widespread public support. According to a survey at the time, over 67% of Volgograd residents opposed this change.
Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad, is one of the largest cities in Russia, located on the lower Volga River.
During World War II, this city was the site of one of the most significant and bloodiest battles, known as the "Battle of Stalingrad." In August 1942, Axis forces led by Nazi Germany began their offensive. A few months later, the Red Army launched a counteroffensive that led to the encirclement of the Wehrmacht forces.
