улан

улан

Ulan: A cavalry soldier, traditionally part of light armored units.

The word 'улан' refers to a lancer, a type of cavalry soldier, used here in the context of military.

Улан сражался в кавалерийских рядах.

The lancer fought in the cavalry ranks.

Here, 'улан' symbolizes a character portraying a lancer in a theatrical or dramatic setting.

В историческом спектакле, он играл роль улана.

In the historical play, he played the role of a lancer.

The term 'улан' is used here to describe the grandfather's former profession, adding a historical or personal sentiment.

Во время прогулки, он вспоминал деда, который был уланом в прошлом.

During the walk, he remembered his grandfather, who was a lancer in the past.