This is the 4234th most frequent Russian word.
челнах
The word "челнах" does not exist in contemporary Russian; it may be a typo or misinterpretation of another word.
The word 'челнах' here refers to small boats or canoes traditionally used by fishermen or small communities living near lakes or rivers.
Рыбаки плыли на челнах по озеру.
The fishermen were sailing on canoes across the lake.
In this instance, 'челнах' symbolizes the type of transportation used in historical contexts to evoke imagery of exploration and adventure.
Старинные легенды рассказывают о героях, обогнувших океан на челнах.
Ancient legends tell of heroes who circumnavigated the ocean on canoes.
Here, 'челнах' is used to describe a traditional and picturesque means of river crossing, fitting the artistic mood of the painting.