No. 4,718 in Russian
жительства
"Жительства" means "residence" or "place of living."
In a sentence
Получение вида на жительство требует подачи документов.
Obtaining a residence permit requires submitting documents.
In this sentence, 'жительство' is part of the phrase 'вид на жительство,' which translates to 'residence permit,' referring to the formal allowance to reside in a place.
Место жительства должно быть указано в анкете.
The place of residence must be specified in the form.
Here, 'жительство' refers to 'residence' or the act of residing, specifically indicating the location where a person lives.
Она консультировала иностранцев по вопросам жительства в стране.
She advised foreigners on issues of residence in the country.
In this context, 'жительство' denotes the concept of living or residing in a certain location, particularly concerning legal or administrative aspects.
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