This is the 16884th most frequent Russian word.
современность
Modernity or contemporaneity.
Here, 'современность' is used as a noun to refer to the contemporary era or modern times.
Современность открывает нам новые возможности.
Modernity opens up new opportunities for us.
In this sentence, 'современность' refers to modernity as a specific period or theme, especially in the context of cultural studies.
Мы изучаем современность через искусство и литературу.
We study modernity through art and literature.
In this context, 'современность' relates to the contemporary aspects or characteristics of a particular subject matter.