Dargin in Russia

People Name:	Dargin
Country:	Russia
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	624,000
World Population:	638,000
Primary Language:	Dargwa
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.01 %
Evangelicals:	0.01 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Caucasus
Affinity Bloc:	Eurasian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Dargin are a large ethnic group in Dagestan, in the Caucasus region of Russia. The history of the Dargin is one of struggle, being constantly conquered over centuries: first by the Huns, then by the Turks, the Mongols, the Persians, and in the 19th century, by the Russians. Dagestan is one of the strongest bastions of conservative Islam in the former Soviet Union. Since the 11th century, Islam has been the predominant religion of the Dargin. The influence of Islam has remained strong and is even increasing.

Ministry Obstacles

The Caucasus region is very unstable, and the people do not welcome Christian influence or presence. There is a need for much prayer to prepare the peoples of the Caucasus to desire to know the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

There are likely no followers of Christ among the Dargin yet and all of their near neighbors are unreached. Pray for an interest in this area by God's people.
Pray for justice and peace in the Caucasus region: peace between ethnic groups and with the Russian government.