Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'industrialist'

English Word: industrialist

Key Russian Translations:

• промышленник [prɐˈmɨʂlʲɪnʲɪk] - [Formal, used in business or historical contexts]
• индустриалист [ɪndʊstrʲɪˈalʲɪst] - [Informal or direct borrowing, less common in everyday Russian]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in professional, historical, or economic discussions, but not in casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding specialized vocabulary; for 'промышленник', it's straightforward for learners with basic noun inflections, while 'индустриалист' may require familiarity with loanwords)

Pronunciation (Russian):

промышленник: [prɐˈmɨʂlʲɪnʲɪk]

Note on промышленник: The stress falls on the third syllable ('mɨʂ'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the Russian 'ы' sound, a centralized vowel not found in English. Pronounce it with a soft 'l' sound as in 'million'.

индустриалист: [ɪndʊstrʲɪˈalʲɪst]

Note on индустриалист: This is a loanword from English, so pronunciation closely mirrors the English "industrialist," but with a Russian palatalized 'l' sound. Avoid over-emphasizing the 'r' as in American English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A person who owns, manages, or is involved in industrial enterprises, often implying wealth and influence in manufacturing or business.

Translation(s) & Context:

• промышленник - Used in formal contexts, such as historical texts or economic discussions, to refer to industrial leaders or entrepreneurs.
• индустриалист - Applied in modern or international contexts, like business reports, but less traditional in Russian.

Usage Examples:

• В XIX веке многие промышленники, такие как Рябушинские, играли ключевую роль в развитии русской промышленности.

  In the 19th century, many industrialists, such as the Ryabushinsky family, played a key role in the development of Russian industry.

• Этот промышленник инвестировал миллионы в новые заводы, что помогло создать тысячи рабочих мест.

  This industrialist invested millions in new factories, which helped create thousands of jobs.

• В отличие от обычных бизнесменов, индустриалист часто фокусируется на тяжелой промышленности и инновациях.

  Unlike ordinary businessmen, an industrialist often focuses on heavy industry and innovations.

• Промышленники Советского Союза, как Форд в Америке, вносили вклад в модернизацию экономики.

  Industrialists in the Soviet Union, much like Ford in America, contributed to the modernization of the economy.

• Молодой индустриалист основал компанию, которая теперь доминирует на рынке.

  The young industrialist founded a company that now dominates the market.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'промышленник' and 'индустриалист' are masculine nouns in Russian. 'Промышленник' follows standard first-declension patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant, while 'индустриалист' is less inflected as a loanword but still adheres to basic rules. Below is a table for 'промышленник' inflections:

For 'индустриалист', it follows similar patterns but is invariant in some informal uses: Nominative singular: индустриалист; Plural: индустриалисты. It does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • капиталист [kapʲɪtɐˈlʲɪst] - Often used interchangeably but implies more financial focus.
  • бизнесмен [ˈbʲɪznʲɪsmʲɪn] - Broader term for a businessman, with less emphasis on industry.
• Antonyms:
  • рабочий [rɐˈboʧʲɪj] - Refers to a worker or laborer, contrasting with the managerial role.
  • крестьянин [krʲɪsʲˈtʲænʲɪn] - Means peasant or farmer, highlighting non-industrial professions.

Related Phrases:

• промышленный магнат - A powerful industrial magnate; used for influential figures in heavy industry.
• владелец фабрики - Factory owner; a common phrase in historical contexts.
• капитан индустрии - Captain of industry; an idiomatic expression borrowed from English, referring to a leading industrialist.

Usage Notes:

'Промышленник' is the most precise and idiomatic translation for 'industrialist' in Russian, especially in formal or historical writing, as it evokes images of 19th-20th century Russian industrial leaders. Use 'индустриалист' for more modern, globalized contexts, but it's less common and may sound borrowed. Be mindful of context: in Russian, these terms often carry connotations of wealth and power, so they might imply criticism in socialist discussions. Grammar-wise, always decline the noun according to Russian cases, and choose based on the sentence structure—for example, use genitive for possession.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'промышленник' interchangeably with 'бизнесмен' without considering nuance. Incorrect: Он бизнесмен в индустрии. (This downplays the industrial aspect.) Correct: Он промышленник, управляющий заводами. (This specifies the industrial context.) Explanation: 'Бизнесмен' is broader and doesn't always imply heavy industry, so learners should check the specific field.
• Mistake: Forgetting to inflect the noun, e.g., using nominative in all cases. Incorrect: Я говорил о промышленник. (Grammatically wrong.) Correct: Я говорил о промышленнике. (Genitive case.) Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English speakers often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'промышленник' often reference historical figures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the merchants and industrialists who fueled Russia's industrialization under the Tsars. This era is romanticized in literature (e.g., by Tolstoy) but also critiqued in Soviet narratives as exploitative, adding a layer of social commentary to the word.

Related Concepts:

• экономист
• предприниматель
• инженер