List of places named after Stalin

During Joseph Stalin's rule (1922-1953), many places, mostly cities, in the Soviet Union and other communist countries were named or renamed in honor of him as part of the cult of personality. Most of these places had their names changed back to the original ones shortly after the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956, or after the beginning of destalinization in 1961.

Related Topics:
Joseph Stalin - 1922 - 1953 - Soviet Union - Cult of personality - 20th Congress - Communist Party of the Soviet Union - 1956 - Destalinization - 1961

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In some countries, including those in the West, there are streets, squares, etc. named after Stalingrad (and hence indirectly after Stalin), in honor of the courage shown by the defenders at the battle of Stalingrad against Nazi Germany. These names have not been changed back, since they refer to an event with a fixed historical name.

Related Topics:
Battle of Stalingrad - Nazi Germany

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