No. 10,778 in Russian
вступительные
"Вступительные" - "entrance" or "introductory" (often referring to exams or remarks).
In a sentence
Я готовлюсь к вступительным экзаменам в университет.
I am preparing for the entrance exams to the university.
In this sentence, 'вступительные' is used as an adjective, describing the type of exams related to admission.
Вступительная часть книги была очень увлекательной.
The introductory part of the book was very engaging.
Here, 'вступительные' refers to an introductory section or component, serving to set the context or beginning of the book.
Она произнесла короткую вступительную речь перед началом встречи.
She gave a short opening speech before the start of the meeting.
In this instance, 'вступительные' describes the speech introducing or initiating the meeting.
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