This is the 3829th most frequent Russian word.
shaman
A spiritual healer or mediator in Siberian and Central Asian traditions, often believed to interact with spirits.
In this sentence, 'шаман' refers to a person who practices shamanism, emphasizing a cultural or spiritual role.
Шаман провёл обряд очищения у костра.
The shaman performed a cleansing ritual by the campfire.
Here, 'шаман' is used metaphorically to describe someone intensely involved in their efforts, akin to the intense focus of a shaman during rituals.
Он пашет как шаман, чтобы завершить проект в срок.
He works like a shaman to complete the project on time.
In this sentence, 'шаманские' (shamanic) is a derivative of 'шаман', used to describe something related to a shaman's practices, focusing on their mystical or predictive aspects.