This is the 5887th most frequent Russian word.
ред
The Russian word "ред" can mean "order," "arrangement," or "sequence," depending on context.
Here, "ред" implies something uncommon or unusual, describing an occurrence being rare.
В редком случае ситуация оказалась нормальной.
In a rare case, the situation turned out to be normal.
In this case, "ред" relates to an established system, indicating a predefined manner or procedure.
Он работает по строго установленному реду.
He works according to a strictly established order.
Here, "ред" conveys the concept of order or organization, used in the context of achieving a structured or desired state.