St. Petersburg was renamed as Petrograd.

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St. Petersburg was renamed Petrograd. When the First World War began in 1914, the Russian people were at odds with the Germans because Germany was a member of the Central Powers, whilst Russia was a member of the Allies Group. Therefore, the name St. Petersburg was derived from German. St. Petersburg was called Petrograd by the Imperial administration. However, the term "Petrograd" was only used for ten years, from 1914 to 1924. After Lenin died in 1924, the city's name was changed to honour his accomplishments. St. Petersburg was a maritime city with a naval base and railroads. Because it was an industrial powerhouse, the city had a significant impact.

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