Leningrad is still exist but in an form of an subdivision namely an Russian oblast. The oblast has retained its old name after a referendum in 1991, unlike the city that changed it back to Saint Petersburg formerly called Leningrad. Saint Petersburg is an subdivision of itself as an federal city and so no part of Leningrad oblast but act as it's capitall, but since 1931 the city and oblast are separated. The part of Leningrad oblast that bordered Saint Petersburg is heavily industrialized with oil refineries, car assemble plants, paper mills and an oil platform factory. Agriculture can be found in the most eastern parts and the southwest, mainly cattle breeding for milk and meat. Let's be honest everyone goes for majestic Saint Petersburg. The oblast has an population of around 1.7 million. So let's take an look at the flag.
The flag has an white background with two wavy stripes in the colors blue and red, with an coat of arms. The waves is an reflection of it's social historic past and it's legal status in the Russian Federation. The coat of arms shows an key, anchor and an wall. The key is from Saint Peter, the patron saint of the city of Saint Petersburg. The anchor is symbolize the port of Saint Petersburg. The light blue background symbolize the acces to the sea. The battlements symbolize that Leningrad defend it self against invaders. The flag looks solid to me but they should change the name of the oblast to something better.
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