Peremena

Peremena is the transliteration of the Slavic word commonly written as перемена in Russian, and as переміна or similar forms in related languages such as Ukrainian and Belarusian. The term covers several related notions tied to a transition from one state to another. In its broad sense, peremena denotes change, alteration, or a shift in circumstances, conditions, or appearances. It can refer to modifications of plans, opinions, or settings, as well as to changes in weather or mood. In meteorology and everyday language, phrases like перемена погоды (a change of weather) or перемена настроения (a change of mood) are typical.

In Russian, peremena also has a more specialized meaning related to education: it denotes the short break between lessons during the school day, when students move between classrooms. The exact duration and scheduling of a peremena vary by school and region.

Linguistically, peremena derives from a prefix meaning re-, across, or again, combined with a root related to changing or exchanging. It is a common term across East Slavic languages, with cognates and related forms in Ukrainian (переміна) and Belarusian, though usage can differ, especially for the school-break sense in Ukrainian, where перерва is the standard term for a break between classes.

Common synonyms in Russian include изменение (change), трансформация (transformation), and вариация (variation). Peremena is a versatile term used in everyday speech, literature, science, and education to describe transitions, shifts, or interruptions.