No. 9,478 in Russian
улан
Ulan: A cavalry soldier, traditionally part of light armored units.
In a sentence
Улан сражался в кавалерийских рядах.
The lancer fought in the cavalry ranks.
The word 'улан' refers to a lancer, a type of cavalry soldier, used here in the context of military.
В историческом спектакле, он играл роль улана.
In the historical play, he played the role of a lancer.
Here, 'улан' symbolizes a character portraying a lancer in a theatrical or dramatic setting.
Во время прогулки, он вспоминал деда, который был уланом в прошлом.
During the walk, he remembered his grandfather, who was a lancer in the past.
The term 'улан' is used here to describe the grandfather's former profession, adding a historical or personal sentiment.
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