This is the 17455th most frequent Russian word.
титанов
Titanov (титанов) refers to "titanium" or "made of titanium" in Russian.
Here, 'титанов' is used to indicate the material (titanium) of the sculpture, in a singular form.
Скульптура была сделана из титанов.
The sculpture was made of titanium.
In this context, 'титаны' refers to mythological beings known as Titans, utilizing the plural form.
В мифологии титаны были могучими существами.
In mythology, Titans were mighty beings.
Here, 'титанов' is used to metaphorically describe individuals with great characteristics in plural form, referring to the high capabilities or achievements of the students.