This is the 8930th most frequent Russian word.
пушкарь
Artilleryman; cannon operator.
Here, 'пушкари' is used to describe a group of individuals skilled in managing and operating cannons.
Пушкари во времена Средневековья играли важную роль в защите крепостей.
Gunners played an important role in defending fortresses during the Middle Ages.
In this context, 'пушкарь' refers to someone who identifies as a cannon maker or operator.
Он гордо называл себя пушкарём, так как соорудил собственную пушку.
He proudly called himself a gunner, as he had constructed his own cannon.
The term 'пушкарь' is used here to portray a historical figure known for operating cannons.