This is the 12766th most frequent Russian word.
крестьянин
Peasant.
In this sentence, 'крестьянин' refers to a person who engages in agricultural work, representing their profession or social status traditionally associated with rural and farming communities.
Крестьянин работает в поле с утра до вечера.
The peasant works in the field from morning till evening.
'Крестьяне' is the plural form of 'крестьянин', and here it emphasizes a historical perspective, highlighting the demographic composition of society in a specific era.
Во времена царской России крестьяне составляли большую часть населения.
During Imperial Russia, peasants made up the majority of the population.
Here, 'крестьяне' is used to indicate people involved in farming today, showing the evolution of agricultural practices and the integration of technology.