This is the 6306th most frequent Russian word.
устоев
"Ustoев" means "foundations" or "principles" in English, often referring to moral, social, or cultural norms.
In this context, "устоев" is used to describe the essential principles or norms that form the backbone of a society.
Изменение устоев общества всегда сопровождается спорами.
The change of societal foundations is always accompanied by debates.
Here, "устоев" implies the structural or governing principles underlying a state's system.
Критика была направлена на устои государства.
The criticism was aimed at the foundations of the state.
Here, "устоев" refers to the foundation or basis in a metaphorical sense, emphasizing cultural or traditional roots.