Botlikh in Russia
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The Botlikh people live in Dagestan. Until the 1930s the Russian government considered them to be a distinct people. Since then, the government has classified them as Caucasian Avars and has campaigned to have them assimilate into that group.
Botlikh village is high in the mountain, but it sits in a secluded valley.
The Botlikh homeland is famous for its fruit trees, even grapes and apricots, which grow bountifully in this unusual environment amidst the rugged mountain ranges of western Dagestan. They speak their own language.
The Botlikh practice Islam blended with their ancient folk customs.
The Botlikh need workers to share the gospel in their language and culture.
Pray for workers to be go to the Botlikh to translate the Bible and other resources into the Botlikh language.
Pray that the few urban followers of Jesus in Dagestan who have connections into the Botlikh culture will follow the voice of the Spirit like Philip did on the road to Gaza in Acts 8 and reach key men and women inside the Botlikh world.
Pray for open, responsive hearts of these people to hear the gospel.
Pray for the establishment of a viable, indigenous and reproducing Botlikh church.
Scripture Prayers for the Botlikh in Russia.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2017/03/26
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2014/03/08
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2009/03/09
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| Expanded PDF Profile |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2009-03-09 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2014-03-08 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2017-03-26 |
| People Name General | Botlikh |
| People Name in Country | Botlikh |
| Pronunciation |
BOAT-leek
|
| Population this Country | 7,300 |
| Population all Countries | 7,300 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | Botlig; Bótligh; Botlix; Botlog; Botlukh; Buikhatli; Buykhadi |
| People ID | 19635 |
| ROP3 Code | 101639 |
| Country | Russia | ||
| Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Dagestan Republic: Botlikh and Miarsu villages. 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 | Dagestan Republic: Botlikh and Miarsu villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.03 %) |
0.03 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
99.97 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Botlikh (7,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | bph Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Botlikh (7,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | bph Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Botlikh |
Primary Language: Botlikh
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
