No. 9,288 in Russian
старовойт
"Старовойт" translates to "elderly village head" or "senior communal leader" in historical or rural contexts.
In a sentence
Старовойт организовал мероприятие для местных жителей.
The starovoit organized an event for the local residents.
The word 'старовойт' is used here as a title or occupation, referring to a leader or official who might organize communal matters.
Иван Петрович, наш старовойт, хорошо справляется с обязанностями.
Ivan Petrovich, our starovoit, performs his duties well.
In this context, 'старовойт' is employed as a respectful reference to a person holding a specific role perhaps in local governance.
На собрании старовойт предложил новый план развития деревни.
At the meeting, the starovoit proposed a new village development plan.
Here, 'старовойт' denotes a position of authority within the community, emphasizing involvement in planning or leadership.
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