The Chuvan, part of the Yukaghir group, live 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 in addition to Russian.
The traditional Chuvan lifestyle consists of nomadic and semi-nomadic hunting of deer, moose, wild sheep, and sable, as well as fishing. They breed reindeer mostly for transportation. With the decline of their traditional economic activities, the dismal environmental situation of their lands and the decrease in their population, 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 people.
The Chuvan need loving workers to share the gospel.
Pray for the Chuvan' hearts to be hungry for truth and to be searching for the one true living God.
Pray for messengers to go to the Yukaghir 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 Russia.
httpsp//www.wikipedia/Chuvan Ethnic Group
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Chuvan |
People Name in Country | Chuvan |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,600 |
Population all Countries | 2,300 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 15070 |
ROP3 Code | 109520 |
Country | Russia | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Chuvanskoye village and the lands surrounding it are the main area of settlement in the Chukotka Autonomous district in the far northeast of Russia. Some also live in the villages Lamutskoye, Snezhnoe, Tavayvaam, the town of Markovo, and the city of Anadyr on the Anadyr River. Source: Field worker |
Country | Russia |
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Chuvanskoye village and the lands surrounding it are the main area of settlement in the Chukotka Autonomous district in the far northeast of Russia. Some also live in the villages Lamutskoye, Snezhnoe, Tavayvaam, the town of Markovo, and the city of Anadyr on the Anadyr River.. Source: Field worker |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.30 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
95.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Russian | |||
Language Code | rus Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Russian |
Language Code | rus Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Yukaghir, Southern | |
People Groups | Speaking Russian |
Primary Language: Russian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1815-1993) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1821-1991) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1875-2016) |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |