No. 734 in Russian
пост
The Russian word "пост" can mean "post" (as in a position, assignment, or publication) or "fast" (as in a period of fasting).
In a sentence
Я решил соблюдать пост в этот месяц.
I decided to observe the fast this month.
In this sentence, 'пост' refers to a period of fasting, commonly for religious reasons.
После окончания армейской службы ему предложили пост начальника.
After completing military service, he was offered the position of director.
Here, 'пост' means a job position or role in an organization.
Солдат стоял на посту у ворот.
The soldier was on duty at the gates.
In this context, 'пост' refers to a duty post or area of responsibility.
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