Tajik in Ukraine


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Introduction / History

The Tajiks of Central Asia are the oldest surviving people group in that region. The name "Tadzik" refers to the traditionally non-nomadic people who speak various forms of Persian. They were the heirs and transmitters of the Central Asian culture that spread from the Iranian Plateau into an area extending roughly from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China. From village settlements they grew many kinds of crops. The Tajiks were craftsmen and their towns laid along caravan routes linking Persia, China, and India for international trade. Tajiks have repeatedly been invaded and conquered throughout their history which is one of the reasons they don't neatly fit in with any ethnic category. The armies of Alexander the Great, the Arabs in the seventh century, Genghis Khan, the Turks, the British, and the Russian empire have all had a profound impact on these people. In fact, the numerous invasions have been the major factor in the dispersion of Tajiks to other locations such as Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ukraine, and Russia. They are especially populous in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and their home country, Tajikistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Tajiks are a proud, diverse, surviving people, but are also recognized to be gracious and hospitable. They are hard workers and very family oriented. Like most peoples of Central Asia, the Tajiks can be either urban or rural. Those in rural areas live much as their ancestors once did, only with better technology. Tajik farmers still grow amazing crops, and many of them also herd livestock. Since Tajikistan gained their independence in 1991, there have been efforts to revive the Tajik language and culture among Tajiks in Tajikistan and beyond. Unfortunately, this is tied in with the Islamic religious system in the minds of some. The issue can also become politicized, especially in places where the Tajiks are an ethnic minority like Ukraine.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Tajiks are virtually all Muslim, with most being Sunni Muslims of the conservative Hanafite branch. Islam pervades all areas of life, including rituals relating to birth, puberty, marriage, and death. However, they also practice spiritism based on folk beliefs that include the use of amulets and charms. For some of them, especially those in urban areas, Islam has been weakened.


What Are Their Needs?

The Tajik people are unreached no matter where they live, and that includes Ukraine, the "Bible Belt" of Eastern Europe. Their traditional Islam has dulled their spirits to their need for forgiveness by a sin-free Savior. They have yet to have a movement to Christ among any Tajik population.


Prayer Points

Pray for a people movement to Christ among the Tajiks to happen this decade. Pray for the Lord to bless the Tajiks in such a way they know that he is the only one worthy of their praise and devotion. Pray for workers to go to the Tajiks in Ukraine. Pray for the Tajiks, especially their elders, to have a hunger for truth and righteousness that will lead them to Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Tajik in Ukraine.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

The Tajiks of Central Asia

Source:  Asia Harvest      Download

People Name General Tajik
People Name in Country Tajik
Pronunciation TAH-jeek
Alternate Names Tadzhik; Tadzhiki; ताजिक
Population this Country 3,200
Population all Countries 10,766,000
Total Countries 20
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 15201
ROP3 Code 109733
ROP25 Code 307868
ROP25 Name Tajik
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.10 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
94.00 %
Non-Religious
5.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tajik (3,200 speakers)
Language Code tgk   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tajik (3,200 speakers)
Language Code tgk   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tajik

Primary Language:  Tajik

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1983)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1992-2016)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Tajiki Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Tajik YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Tajik YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
Text / Printed Matter Download scripture in this language eBible.org
Text / Printed Matter IBT, Russia - resources Institute for Bible Translation - Russia
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
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Video Source Asia Harvest
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