This is the 6492nd most frequent Russian word.
babel
The Russian word "бабель" (babel) refers to the writer Isaak Babel or is used in certain contexts as a proper noun; it does not have a common standalone definition in general usage.
The word 'вавилон', derived from 'babel', is used to describe a chaotic mix of noises.
На стройке царил настоящий вавилон шумов.
There was a true babel of sounds at the construction site.
Here, 'вавилон' as 'babel' refers to the confusion and simultaneous talking.
В классе внезапно начался вавилон голосов.
Suddenly, a babel of voices began in the classroom.
In this context, 'вавилон' represents a mixture and diversity of languages from various speakers.