Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conservation'

English Word: conservation

Key Russian Translations:

• сохранение [səxɾɐˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Usage]
• охрана [ɐxˈɾanə] - [Formal, Often Used for Protection of Nature]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

сохранение: [səxɾɐˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on сохранение: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "е" sounds like "ye".

охрана: [ɐxˈɾanə]

Note on охрана: Stress on the second syllable; the "о" is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Preservation or Protection (General or Abstract)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сохранение - Used in abstract or general contexts, such as conservation of energy, culture, or traditions.

Usage Examples:

• Сохранение энергии — важная задача современной науки.

  Conservation of energy is an important task for modern science.

• Сохранение традиций помогает сохранить национальную идентичность.

  The conservation of traditions helps maintain national identity.

• Мы должны работать над сохранением исторических памятников.

  We must work on the conservation of historical monuments.

2. Protection of Nature or Environment

Translation(s) & Context:

• охрана - Commonly used for environmental or wildlife protection.
• сохранение - Also applicable, but less specific to nature than "охрана".

Usage Examples:

• Охрана природы — это ответственность каждого из нас.

  Conservation of nature is everyone’s responsibility.

• Охрана редких видов животных требует международного сотрудничества.

  Conservation of rare animal species requires international cooperation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сохранение (Neuter Noun):

охрана (Feminine Noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for сохранение:

• защита
• хранение

Note: "защита" often implies active defense, while "хранение" focuses on storage or safekeeping.

Synonyms for охрана:

• защита
• безопасность

Antonyms:

• разрушение (destruction)
• уничтожение (annihilation)

Related Phrases:

• сохранение природы - Conservation of nature.
• охрана окружающей среды - Protection of the environment.
• сохранение энергии - Conservation of energy.

Usage Notes:

• "сохранение" is more versatile and can be used in abstract contexts (e.g., conservation of traditions or energy), while "охрана" is more specific to tangible protection, especially of nature or security.
• Both terms are formal, but "охрана" might appear in official or legal contexts more frequently.
• When choosing between the two, consider the context: use "охрана" for environmental or wildlife conservation and "сохранение" for broader or abstract preservation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "охрана" in abstract contexts like "conservation of energy".
  Incorrect: Охрана энергии.
  Correct: Сохранение энергии.
  Explanation: "охрана" implies physical protection, not abstract conservation.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions.
  Incorrect: О сохранении природы (wrong preposition form).
  Correct: О сохранении природы (correct prepositional case).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "охрана природы" (conservation of nature) has gained significant attention since Soviet times, with many state programs and public campaigns emphasizing environmental protection. Understanding this term is key to discussing ecological topics in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• экология (ecology)
• природа (nature)
• заповедник (nature reserve)