This is the 7360th most frequent Russian word.
герой
Hero.
The word "герой" is used to describe a brave individual who takes action to help others in critical situations.
Герой спас жителей города от наводнения.
The hero saved the city's residents from the flood.
Here, "герой" refers to the main character of the story or narrative.
Этот роман рассказывает о жизни одного героя.
This novel narrates the life of a single protagonist.
In this context, "герой" denotes a person admired for noble qualities or deeds.