No. 16,150 in Russian
разрухи
"Разрухи" means "devastation" or "ruin."
In a sentence
Послевоенный период был временем разрухи и восстановления.
The post-war period was a time of devastation and recovery.
In this sentence, "разрухи" denotes a state of widespread destruction and desolation, commonly used to describe the aftermath of a war or a catastrophe.
В разрухе старого здания можно было увидеть былую красоту.
In the ruin of the old building, one could see its former beauty.
Here, "разрухи" refers to the physical state of decay and ruin of a structure, painting a picture of its deteriorated condition.
Экономика страны постепенно восстанавливалась после долгих лет разрухи.
The country's economy was gradually recovering after years of devastation.
In this context, "разрухи" characterizes a prolonged period of economic destabilization or hardship, emphasizing systemic breakdown.
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