This is the 4110th most frequent Russian word.
полежаева
"Полежаева" is a proper noun, typically a surname or place name in Russian.
Here, 'Полежаева' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person by their surname that is in possessive case.
Полежаева всегда была известным историком.
Polezhaeva has always been a renowned historian.
In this sentence, 'Полежаева' is used as part of a street name, emphasizing a location associated with the name.
Мы прогулялись по улице Полежаева вчера вечером.
We walked along Polezhaeva Street last evening.
The term 'Полежаева' here identifies the name of a fictional main character in a work of literature.