This is the 16080th most frequent Russian word.
разведчики
"Разведчики" means "scouts" or "intelligence officers" in English.
In this sentence, 'разведчики' refers to military scouts who survey and gather intel on terrain or enemy positions.
Русские разведчики тщательно изучили местность.
Russian scouts carefully studied the area.
Here, 'разведчики' are depicted as characters who undertake reconnaissance activities as part of their duties in war.
В романе описана жизнь разведчиков времён войны.
The novel describes the lives of scouts during wartime.
In this context, 'разведчики' are used colloquially to refer to children who explore and search for something, showing versatility of the term.