This is the 16085th most frequent Russian word.
развивалось
"Developed" or "was developing."
In this sentence, 'развивалось' is used to describe the process of gradual improvement or development of a skill or interest over time.
Моё увлечение фотографией развивалось благодаря постоянной практике.
My interest in photography developed thanks to constant practice.
Here, 'развивалось' refers to the gradual growth or progress of the regional economy, indicating a slow pace of development.
Экономика региона развивалась медленно из-за отсутствия инвестиций.
The economy of the region developed slowly due to lack of investments.
In this sentence, 'развивалось' shows the evolution of understanding or comprehension over sequential discussions.