Cossack russian
каза́к
Cossack
атама́н
ataman, Cossack chieftain
gang leader, ringleader, robber chief
стани́ца
Cossack village, stanitsa
flock (of birds), flight (of birds)
кош
camp, Cossack camp, encampment
felt tent, yurt, kibitka
hut of branches, shepherd's hut, shelter
fish trap, wicker basket, creel
запоро́жец
Zaporozhian Cossack
войсково́й
army, troop, military
of the Cossack host, Cossack army
уря́дник
village constable, Cossack sergeant
кошево́й
Koshovy (leader of a kosh), Cossack chieftain, Hetman
стани́чник
inhabitant of a stanitsa, village Cossack, Cossack villager
robber, brigand
пласту́н
Cossack infantryman, private in Cossack infantry, Cossack foot scout
оселе́дец
Cossack forelock, oseledets, chub
куба́нка
kubanka (Cossack fur hat), Cossack hat
Kuban wheat, kubanka (variety of wheat)
каза́чество
the Cossacks
пласту́нский
Plastun (attributive), pertaining to Plastun Cossacks, scout (attributive)
Examples
Молодой есаул командовал небольшим отрядом.
The young Cossack commander led a small detachment.
Казачество всегда славилось своей храбростью.
The Cossacks have always been renowned for their bravery.
Многие книги посвящены традициям казачества.
Many books are devoted to Cossack traditions.
Донские казаки славятся своей храбростью.
The Don Cossacks are renowned for their bravery.
Казаки славились своим наездничеством и храбростью.
The Cossacks were famous for their mounted raids and courage.
Полуэскадрон казаков расположился у реки.
The Cossack half-squadron took up position by the river.
Казак приторачивал ружьё к седлу.
The Cossack strapped his rifle to the saddle.
Казаки показали джигитовку на празднике.
The Cossacks performed trick riding at the festival.
Старый кошевой командовал запорожскими казаками.
The old chieftain commanded the Zaporozhian Cossacks.
Екатеринодар был основан казаками.
Yekaterinodar was founded by Cossacks.
Пришпоривающие лошадей казаки помчались вперёд.
The Cossacks spurring their horses galloped forward.



















