This is the 13476th most frequent Russian word.
направлению
"Направлению" means "to direction" or "to a direction" in English.
направлению is used to indicate a specific course or direction to which action is being applied.
Мы следуем вверенному нам направлению.
We follow the direction entrusted to us.
направлению specifies the orientation or path something takes or follows.
По какому направлению движется эта река?
In which direction does this river flow?
направлению refers to a specialized area or subject of study or profession.