No. 3,917 in Russian
генсек
General Secretary (head of a political party, typically in a communist context).
In a sentence
Генсек ООН выступил с заявлением о важности международного сотрудничества.
The UN Secretary-General issued a statement on the importance of international cooperation.
In this sentence, "генсек" refers to the official title of the United Nations Secretary-General, emphasizing its use in a formal context.
В разговоре он упомянул бывшего генсека партии, как образец лидерства.
In the conversation, he mentioned the former party general secretary as an example of leadership.
Here, "генсек" denotes the general secretary of a political party, indicating its use in a political setting.
На собрании организации генсек призвал к усилению мер безопасности.
At the organization's meeting, the general secretary called for strengthened security measures.
This usage illustrates "генсек" as the leader or key administrative figure in an organization, showcasing its broader application beyond politics and international relations.
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