This is the 9008th most frequent Russian word.
республик
"Республик" is the plural form of "республика," meaning "republics" in English.
Here, 'республик' is used in the context of geopolitical entities, specifically referring to the various republics within the Soviet Union.
В составе Советского Союза было множество республик.
In the composition of the Soviet Union, there were many republics.
In this usage, 'республик' pertains to the geographical areas associated with the republics, highlighting changes within them.
На территории республик происходили значительные изменения в экономике.
Significant changes in the economy occurred within the territories of the republics.
In this example, 'республик' refers to the nations or administrative regions where citizens' rights are upheld, emphasizing the legal context of the term.