This is the 9429th most frequent Russian word.
труженики
Workers; laborers.
In this sentence, "труженики" refers to laborers or workers in a factory context, highlighting their hardworking nature.
Труженики завода выходили после смены.
The workers of the factory were leaving after their shift.
Here, "труженики" is used to honor individuals known for their diligent work, possibly in various occupations.
На деревенском празднике чествовали местных тружеников.
At the village festival, the local workers were honored.
This usage of "труженики" metaphorically refers to scientists, emphasizing their hardworking role in the advancement of knowledge.