No. 11,978 in Russian
защитникам
"Защитникам" means "to the defenders" or "for the defenders" in English.
In a sentence
Мы выразили благодарность защитникам природы.
We expressed gratitude to the defenders of nature.
In this sentence, 'защитникам' is used in the dative case, indicating 'to the defenders,' and it refers to people dedicated to protecting nature.
Защитникам края посвящается этот памятник.
This monument is dedicated to the defenders of the region.
Here, 'защитникам' in the dative case signifies the recipients of the dedication, addressing those who defended the region.
Союз предложил награды защитникам страны.
The union proposed awards for the country's defenders.
In this example, 'защитникам' indicates the beneficiaries of the awards, addressing individuals who defended the country.
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