No. 17,354 in Russian
танкистов
"Tankists" (plural) – soldiers or individuals who operate tanks.
In a sentence
Танкистов сейчас учат управлять новыми моделями боевых машин.
Tank operators are currently being trained to operate new models of combat vehicles.
Refers to professionally trained individuals in the context of military training.
Клуб любителей танков собрал на соревнование десятки танкистов.
The tank enthusiasts' club gathered dozens of tank players for the competition.
Used in a hobby context, referring to people involved in tank games.
Экскурсия включала встречу с танкистов, рассказывающих о боевых действиях.
The excursion included a meeting with tank operators who talked about combat actions.
Refers to experienced personnel sharing their accounts, emphasizing the narrative of war participants.
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