Volgograd's Unique Dual Identity: A City with Two Names.


Volgograd's Unique Dual Identity: A City with Two Names.

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Volgograd's Unique Dual Identity: A City with Two Names.

The city will change its name every day. It will be called Stalingrad on even days. It will be called Tsaritsyn on odd days.

The city will also be called Stalingrad on some odd days. These days are February 23, May 9, and November 7. The city will be called Volgograd on January 1 and February 29 of a leap year.

The name changes will be clear to see. There will be signs that change every day. The signs will show the right name for that day.

The city leaders will also have different names. The governor will be called a different name on different days. The local government will have two different names too.

Letters must have the right name for the day. If the name is wrong, the letter may not be sent. This rule is to make sure everyone uses the right name.


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What will the city be called on even days?

The city will be called Stalingrad on even days.

What happens if a letter has the wrong name?

If the name is wrong, the letter may not be sent.

Will there be signs to show the city's name?

Yes, there will be signs that change every day to show the right name.


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