Altai-Kizhi in Russia


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Introduction

Presently a number of different peoples are united as "Altaics", or "Oirots". For the most part, these peoples have had different occupations, modes of life, and ethnic origins, which is why the Altai district of the Mountain Altai autonomous region is linguistically and ethnically so diverse. There is a great difference between the North and South Altaics in their customs and clothing. Altai is a very old center for the art of metal working. Since ancient times the North Altaics have been remarkable for their skill in mining and melting iron and fashioning harnesses, helmets, spears, hunting gear, sabres and many other things. Throughout the centuries the Altaics have tenaciously held on to several elements of Old Turkic culture and the accompanying way of life. Many Old Turkic shamanistic customs have remained, including the rite of sacrificing animals.


Ministry Obstacles

Commitment to tradition makes it difficult to change ones' way of life, and following Christ does require change.


Outreach Ideas

The old Altaic tradition of sacrificing animals could serve as an effective bridge to understanding the sacrifice of Christ.


Prayer Focus

Pray the few followers of Jesus Christ among the Altai will be accurately instructed in the truths of scripture, and will place their faith fully in the finished work of Christ. Pray that all Altai people will come to worship the creator, instead of his creation. Also pray for improved living conditions, for good schools and for employment opportunities.


Scripture Prayers for the Altai-Kizhi in Russia.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Altai
People Name in Country Altai-Kizhi
Alternate Names Oirot; Southern Altai; Tu; Tuba
Population this Country 83,000
Population all Countries 84,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
People ID 10256
ROP3 Code 100235
ROP25 Code 300221
ROP25 Name Altai
Country Russia
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Altay, Gorno-Altai Ao mountains, along Mongolia and China border.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Russia
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Altay, Gorno-Altai Ao mountains, along Mongolia and China border..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Altai-Kizhi in Russia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.33 %)
2.00 %
Ethnic Religions
88.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
10.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Altai, Southern (83,000 speakers)
Language Code alt   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Altai, Southern (83,000 speakers)
Language Code alt   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Altai, Southern
Photo Source Z. U. - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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