The Chuvan, part of the Yukaghir group, live mainly in Sakha and Chukotka, Russia. They are an indigenous people group who, like the Nivkh, are known as the reindeer people. Their language became nearly extinct in the early 1900s, but a few speak their own language. There are smaller numbers of them in Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
The traditional Chuvan lifestyle consists of nomadic and semi-nomadic hunting of deer, moose, wild sheep, and sable, as well as fishing. Their culture will probably be unknown by the end of the 21st century.
The Chuvan still practice shamanism, and animal worship, particularly the bear. They believe the spirits can act as protectors and as enemies of their people. Ironically, the Chuvan are far more reached with the gospel in Muslim Kazakhstan than Russia or Ukraine.
The Chuvan need loving workers to share the gospel.
Pray for Chuvan hearts to be hungry for truth and to be searching for the one true living God.
Pray for messengers to go to the Chuvan and to present the gospel in their heart language and that they would present not only with words which can be understood, but with their very lives.
Pray for gospel messages to become available in audio format for this people group.
Pray that God will preserve the Chuvan people; not only their culture and language, but also their spiritual lives and establish a viable, indigenous and reproducing Chuvan church.
Scripture Prayers for the Chuvan in Kazakhstan.
httpsp//www.wikipedia/Chuvan Ethnic Group
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Chuvan |
People Name in Country | Chuvan |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 500 |
Population all Countries | 1,600 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15070 |
ROP3 Code | 109520 |
ROP25 Code | 307685 |
ROP25 Name | Southern Yukaghir |
Country | Kazakhstan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 47 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 47 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
89.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
11.00 %
|
Primary Language | Chuvash (500 speakers) |
Language Code | chv Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Chuvash (500 speakers) |
Language Code | chv Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Chuvash |
Primary Language: Chuvash
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1820-1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1904-2009) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2009-2018) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 | Source |
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Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible | DAVAR Partners International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Chuvash | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Chuvash | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Chuvash | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |