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No. 12,766 in Russian

крестьянин

Peasant.

In a sentence

  • Крестьянин работает в поле с утра до вечера.

    The peasant works in the field from morning till evening.

    In this sentence, 'крестьянин' refers to a person who engages in agricultural work, representing their profession or social status traditionally associated with rural and farming communities.

  • Во времена царской России крестьяне составляли большую часть населения.

    During Imperial Russia, peasants made up the majority of the population.

    'Крестьяне' is the plural form of 'крестьянин', and here it emphasizes a historical perspective, highlighting the demographic composition of society in a specific era.

  • Современные крестьяне используют новые технологии в сельском хозяйстве.

    Modern peasants use new technology in agriculture.

    Here, 'крестьяне' is used to indicate people involved in farming today, showing the evolution of agricultural practices and the integration of technology.

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