This is the 13093rd most frequent Russian word.
масштаба
The Russian word "масштаба" means "of scale" or "of magnitude" in English.
Here, 'масштаба' signifies the scope or extent of the project, emphasizing its worldwide significance.
Проект мирового масштаба требует больших вложений.
A project of global scale requires significant investments.
In this sentence, 'масштаба' refers to the extent or scope of the research, narrowed to a country's context.
Мы проводим исследования масштаба страны, чтобы понять общую картину.
We are conducting studies on a national scale to understand the overall picture.
Here, 'масштаба' is used to denote the magnitude or extent of the damages, comparing them to prior expectations.