This is the 16193rd most frequent Russian word.
распада
"Распада" means "disintegration" or "decay."
Here, 'распада' refers to the scientific nuclear process of decay.
Процесс распада радиоактивных элементов продолжается.
The process of decay of radioactive elements continues.
In this context, 'распада' denotes the political or structural breakdown of the USSR.
После распада СССР страны обрели независимость.
After the dissolution of the USSR, the countries gained independence.
Here, 'распада' is used metaphorically to express emotional or psychological collapse.