This is the 1201st most frequent Russian word.
защитников
"Defenders" or "protectors."
In this sentence, 'защитников' refers to people who defend or protect the environment.
Группа защитников природы выступила против вырубки лесов.
A group of environmental defenders protested against deforestation.
Here, 'защитников' signifies individuals who protected a city, likely during a historical event.
В музее открылась выставка, посвящённая героизму защитников города.
An exhibition dedicated to the heroism of the city's defenders has opened in the museum.
In this example, 'защитников' relates to those who stand for or preserve culture and traditions.