This is the 18288th most frequent Russian word.
шествие
Procession.
'шествие' here refers to an organized event where people march or parade in a coordinated manner for celebration purposes.
В центре города проходит праздничное шествие.
A festive procession is taking place in the city center.
In this context, 'шествие' denotes a ceremonial or ritualistic march, often associated with spiritual or cultural practices.
Религиозное шествие началось ранним утром и продолжалось до полудня.
The religious procession began early in the morning and lasted until noon.
Here, 'шествие' describes a public march conducted to express a cause or advocacy, emphasizing its peaceful and organized nature.