This is the 10120th most frequent Russian word.
бедствия
Disasters or calamities.
The word 'бедствия' is used in its plural form to denote calamities or disasters specifically of natural origin.
Природные бедствия, такие как землетрясения и наводнения, причиняют огромный ущерб.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, cause enormous damage.
Here, 'бедствия' refers to a severe financial crisis affecting an individual or family.
Семья оказалась в центре финансового бедствия после потери работы.
The family found themselves in the midst of a financial catastrophe after losing their job.
In this sentence, 'бедствия' is generalized to include all forms of major adversities or disasters, whether natural or societal.