This is the 16032nd most frequent Russian word.
пуща
Dense forest or wilderness.
In this sentence, 'пуща' is used to mean 'dense forest' or 'wildwood'.
Я гулял в дикой пуще целый день.
I walked in the wild forest all day.
Here, 'пуща' connotes a natural wooded area, emphasizing its wild and untouched characteristics.
Он сказал, что пошёл в пущу за грибами.
He said he went to the forest to gather mushrooms.
In this context, 'пуща' highlights the vibrant and lively nature of the natural forest.