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Окружающая среда
Literally translated as 'the surrounding medium'. It is more formal than 'природа' and focuses on the system as a whole.
Examples in context
Мы обязаны защищать окружающую среду.
We are obligated to protect the environment.
Завод наносит вред окружающей среде.
The factory is causing harm to the environment.
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