This is the 1981st most frequent Russian word.
стражей
"Стражей" is the genitive plural form of "страж," meaning "guards" or "watchmen."
In this sentence, "стражей" refers to guardians or sentinels, indicating individuals tasked with protection and vigilance who fulfilled their duty by reporting an approaching threat.
Стражей донесли о приближении вражеских сил.
The sentinels reported the approach of enemy forces.
Here, "стражей" is used to denote guards, emphasizing individuals who are undergoing training to improve their skills in handling emergencies.
Мы обучаем стражей поведению в экстремальных ситуациях.
We train the guards in behavior under extreme situations.
In this context, "стражей" symbolizes protectors or custodians of nature, expressing a metaphorical guardianship of the environment.