This is the 15314th most frequent Russian word.
постриг
Tonsure (a ritual haircut, often in a religious or monastic context).
Here, 'постриг' is used to refer to a haircut, a common service provided by a barber or hairdresser.
Вчера я ходил в парикмахерскую на постриг.
Yesterday I went to the barber for a haircut.
In this sentence, 'постриг' signifies the religious ceremony of tonsure, a traditional ritual in monastic orders.
Монах принял постриг и стал монахом.
The monk took the tonsure and became a monk.
Here, 'постриг' is used in a broader sense, symbolizing a significant change or commitment in one's spiritual or personal journey.