This is the 12016th most frequent Russian word.
землякам
"землякам" means "to compatriots" or "to fellow countrymen."
In this sentence, 'землякам' refers to people from the same region or locality as the speaker, emphasizing a shared geographic or cultural origin.
Я отправил письмо землякам из моего родного села.
I sent a letter to my fellow countrymen from my native village.
Here, 'землякам' expresses a sense of camaraderie and communal responsibility toward people from the same region.
Землякам всегда хочется помочь, особенно если они в беде.
You always want to help your fellow countrymen, especially if they are in trouble.
In this context, 'земляков' (the dative plural form of 'земляк') signifies acquaintances from the same homeland, highlighting the joy of reconnecting with familiar roots.