This is the 13521st most frequent Russian word.
наследство
Inheritance.
In this sentence, 'наследство' refers to the material possessions or wealth someone receives from their ancestors or family members upon their passing.
Она получила большое наследство от своих родителей.
She received a large inheritance from her parents.
Here, 'наследство' is used metaphorically to denote the rich history, traditions, and customs that are passed down generationally within a society.
Культурное наследство народа должно быть сохранено.
The cultural heritage of the people must be preserved.
In this usage, 'наследство' represents the intellectual or ideological contributions left by someone significant—here, a scientist.