No. 1,277 in Russian
правительством
The word "правительством" in English means "government" (instrumental case).
In a sentence
Мы сотрудничаем с правительством в этом проекте.
We are collaborating with the government on this project.
'правительством' is used in the instrumental case, indicating with whom the collaboration is happening.
Этот закон был принят правительством.
This law was enacted by the government.
Here, 'правительством' is in the instrumental case to show the actor who performed the action.
Проблемы были обсуждены правительством на вчерашнем совещании.
The issues were discussed by the government at yesterday's meeting.
In this sentence, 'правительством' is used in the instrumental case to indicate the party discussing the issues.
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