This is the 17354th most frequent Russian word.
танкистов
"Tankists" (plural) – soldiers or individuals who operate tanks.
Refers to professionally trained individuals in the context of military training.
Танкистов сейчас учат управлять новыми моделями боевых машин.
Tank operators are currently being trained to operate new models of combat vehicles.
Used in a hobby context, referring to people involved in tank games.
Клуб любителей танков собрал на соревнование десятки танкистов.
The tank enthusiasts' club gathered dozens of tank players for the competition.
Refers to experienced personnel sharing their accounts, emphasizing the narrative of war participants.