Russian-English translations for устойчивый

• firm
  Its good to have a firm grip when shaking hands
  a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent
  firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)
• persistent
  She has had a persistent cough for weeks.
  There was a persistent knocking on the door.
  There have been persistent rumours for years.
• stable
  There were stalls for fourteen horses in the squires stables
  He was in a stable relationship
  a stable government
• steady
  Hold the ladder steady while I go up
  a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object
  a steady ride