The Todzhan Tuvans are a subgroup of the larger, Tuva-speaking group in Russia. They are reindeer herders and breeders. Divorce is common among the Tuvinians. Tuvinian culture is noted for its rich, oral epic poetry. Tuvinians love music and play more than fifty different musical instruments. They have been traditionally Shamanists and Tibetan Buddhists. Today, the Todzhan Tuvans are mostly Buddhists but the influence of Shamanism is still apparent.
The current religions of the Tuvan people present a very different worldview than that of the Christian. A new way of thinking is necessary to come to Christ as Savior and Lord.
The Tuva language has the complete Bible available, and other resources are also available, including the Jesus film. Pray that Russian or Mongolian Christians will be able to take these resources to the people.
There are probably no followers of Jesus among the Todzhan Tuvans, although there are likely a few believers among the larger Tuvan group. Please pray for Tuvan believers to be taught accurately how to know and follow Christ, and that they will grow in numbers.
Pray the Tuvan peoples will be able to provide adequately for their families. They live in a harsh land.
Scripture Prayers for the Tuvans-Todzhans in Russia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-03-13 |
People Name General | Tuvans-Todzhans |
People Name in Country | Tuvans-Todzhans |
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 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 19738 |
ROP3 Code | 115817 |
Country | Russia | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 46 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
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 | 46 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Tyva Republic and Krasnoyarskiy Kray; southern Siberia near Mongolia border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 |
Primary Language: Tuvan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2002) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2011) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Tuva |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Тыва дыл - Tuvinian |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
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 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|