Besermyan in Russia

The Besermyan have only been reported in Russia
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Introduction / History

The Besermyan people are a Turkic people living in western Russia.
They were probably subjected by the Mongols during their vast 13th century empire. Their language is a dialect of Udmurt. It has been influenced by Tatar.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Besermyan are primarily a conservative, rural people. They live in a land of lush green grass for their cattle. They have good soil to grow vegetables.
One of their primary concerns is remaining Besermyan. They do not want their ancient culture to be completely engulfed by modernization, globalization or Russification.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Turkic peoples like the Besermyans are usually Muslim. There are Muslims among the Besermyans, but they are primarily Orthodox Christian. They cherish their ancient traditions, including the spiritual ones, so animistic practices remain part of their spirituality.


What Are Their Needs?

Their identity is tied in with their ancient traditions, perhaps as a way to stay "different" from the Russians. However, The Besermyan people need to put Jesus Christ first in their lives.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among Besermyan leaders, prompting them towards a Christ-oriented spirituality, devoid of spirit worship.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a thirst for righteousness.
Pray for Besermyan disciples to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Besermyan in Russia.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besermyan#:~:text=The%20Besermyan%2C%20Biserman%2C%20Besermans%20or,small%20Finnic%20people%20in%20Russia.
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Besermyan


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Besermyan
People Name in Country Besermyan
Alternate Names Beserman; Biserman
Population this Country 2,000
Population all Countries 2,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 20823
ROP3 Code 117321
ROP25 Code 301102
ROP25 Name Besermyan
Country Russia
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Basin of the Cheptsa river in the Republic of Udmurtia and in the Kirov Oblast   Source:  http://metashare.csc.fi/repository
Country Russia
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Basin of the Cheptsa river in the Republic of Udmurtia and in the Kirov Oblast.   Source:  http://metashare.csc.fi/repository

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
55.00 %
Ethnic Religions
45.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Udmurt (2,000 speakers)
Language Code udm   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Udmurt (2,000 speakers)
Language Code udm   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Udmurt

Primary Language:  Udmurt

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1847-2006)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1997)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2013-2014)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Udmurt Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
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Profile Source Joshua Project 
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