What is another word for stalinabad?
Pronunciation: [stɑːlˈɪnɐbˌad] (IPA) 
Stalinabad was the name given to the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan from 1929 to 1961. The city was named after Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union at that time. However, the name was changed due to political reasons after Stalin's death. There are several synonyms for Stalinabad that were used during different periods of history. Some of these synonyms are Dushanbe, Hissar, and Dyushambe. Dushanbe is the current name of the city and it means "Monday" in Tajik language. Hissar was the name given to the region around Dushanbe during the Soviet era, while Dyushambe was used during the pre-Soviet era.
