I finally understood the Russian meaning behind the rich English word Integrity.
In a single word, it’s often translated as “honesty.” Or “decency.” Or “wholeness.”
And yet, none of these translations on their own fully capture the depth of the concept. Some are too narrow, others too vague and hazy.
What is “wholeness,” really?
Although, perhaps, “wholeness” (целостность) is the closest translation — yet even it leaves too much ambiguity about what is actually meant.
For me, wholeness is the sense of inner completeness.
But even that isn’t enough.
A person can feel “complete” for different reasons — both when they are truly whole, balanced, and centered (though even these terms are deeply subjective!).