/tʃɛtˈfʲerʲik/ [chehf-yeh-reek]

Definitions

1. noun

a rank in the Russian Army, equivalent to a sergeant.

“The chetverik led the platoon with authority.”

2. noun

a position in the Soviet Komsomol youth organization, ranking below a starosta.

“The young Komsomol member aspired to become a chetverik in their local branch.”