Russian-English translations for пери́од

• period
  There was a period of confusion following the announcement
  Youll be on probation for a six-month period
  Food rationing continued in the post-war period
• phase
  The problem has many phases.
  the phases of the moon
  The use of the obsolete machines was gradually phased out as the new models were phased in.
• span
  He has a short attention span and gets bored within minutes
  The suspension bridge spanned the canyon.
  The parking lot spans three acres.
• spell
  He cast a spell to cure warts
  under a spell
  I find it difficult to spell because Im dyslexic