No. 18,279 in Russian
шахты
"Шахты" means "mines" (as in underground mines).
In a sentence
Недалеко от деревни находятся крупные шахты.
Large mines are located near the village.
In this sentence, 'шахты' refers to mines used for extracting resources like coal or minerals.
Шахты для угля требуют тщательного контроля безопасности.
Coal mines require careful safety monitoring.
Here, 'шахты' specifies coal mines, emphasizing the industrial context.
Мы посетили старинные шахты, превращенные в музей.
We visited ancient mines converted into a museum.
In this sentence, 'шахты' talks about historical mines that now serve as a museum.
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