Tuvans-Todzhan in Russia

The Tuvans-Todzhan have only been reported in Russia
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Introduction

The Todzhan Tuvans are a subgroup of the larger, Tuva-speaking group in Russia. They are herders and breeders of reindeer. Divorce is common among the Tuvans. Tuvan culture is noted for its rich, oral epic poetry and Tuvans love music. They have been traditionally shamanists and Tibetan Buddhists. Today, the Todzhan Tuvans are mostly Buddhists, but the influence of shamanism is still strong.


Ministry Obstacles

The current religions of the Tuvan people present a very different worldview than that of the Christian believer. A new way of thinking is necessary to accept the lordship of Christ.


Outreach Ideas

The Tuva language has the complete Bible available and other resources are also available, including the JESUS Film.


Prayer Focus

There are probably no followers of Jesus among the Todzhan Tuvans, although there are likely a few believers among the larger Tuvan group. Pray for Tuvan believers to be taught accurately how to know and follow Christ and that they would grow in numbers. Pray the Tuvan peoples would be able to provide adequately for their families. Pray for workers to go to the Todzhan Tuvans as Christ's hands and feet, blessing them in every way. Pray that Russian or Mongolian Christians would be able to take these resources to the people.


Scripture Prayers for the Tuvans-Todzhan in Russia.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tuvans-Todzhans
People Name in Country Tuvans-Todzhan
Pronunciation TOO-vuns TOE-zhun
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,900
Population all Countries 1,900
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 19738
ROP3 Code 115817
ROP25 Code 308402
ROP25 Name Tuvans-Todzhans
Country Russia
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Tyva Republic and Krasnoyarskiy Kray; southern Siberia near Mongolia 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 Tyva Republic and Krasnoyarskiy Kray; southern Siberia near Mongolia border..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Tuvans-Todzhan in Russia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
85.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
15.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tuvan (1,900 speakers)
Language Code tyv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Northeastern Tuvin
Dialect Code 17864   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tuvan (1,900 speakers)
Language Code tyv   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Northeastern Tuvin
Dialect Code 17864   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tuvan
Photo Source Anonymous 
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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