Where is Stalingrad located?

Stalingrad, now known as Volgograd, is located in southwestern Russia, on the banks of the Volga River. It was named Stalingrad in 1925 in honor of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union at the time. The city is located in the Volgograd Oblast and serves as its capital. Historically, it has been a significant transportation and industrial hub, with a rich cultural and historical heritage.