This is the 16150th most frequent Russian word.
разрухи
"Разрухи" means "devastation" or "ruin."
In this sentence, "разрухи" denotes a state of widespread destruction and desolation, commonly used to describe the aftermath of a war or a catastrophe.
Послевоенный период был временем разрухи и восстановления.
The post-war period was a time of devastation and recovery.
Here, "разрухи" refers to the physical state of decay and ruin of a structure, painting a picture of its deteriorated condition.
В разрухе старого здания можно было увидеть былую красоту.
In the ruin of the old building, one could see its former beauty.
In this context, "разрухи" characterizes a prolonged period of economic destabilization or hardship, emphasizing systemic breakdown.