dvanadtsat

The term "dvanadtsat" is the Russian word for the number twelve. It is a cardinal number used in counting and in various contexts within Russian language and culture. As in many other languages, twelve holds significance in various systems, such as the twelve months of the year, the twelve hours on a clock face, and the twelve signs of the zodiac. It is a common number found in proverbs, idiomatic expressions, and historical references within Russian culture. For instance, the phrase "dvanadtsat' stulyev" (The Twelve Chairs) refers to a famous satirical novel by Ilf and Petrov. The concept of twelve as a dozen is also recognized, and the number itself is a fundamental building block in mathematical operations.