The Enets consider themselves to be the indigenous inhabitants of the Taimyr Peninsula. The main activities have always been hunting and fishing. They have also been nomadic people, dependent on the rhythms of their environment. Although Christianization occurred in the 18th century, it was very superficial, and shamanism and animism have survived until the present day. Under Soviet rule the life of the Enets changed considerably, turning them into a settled people, and that turned their whole life upside down.
The Enets people live in the far north of Russia where winters can be brutal. No Christian resources are reported as available in the Enets' language.
Younger people in the tribe may speak Russian, and many good resources are available in the Russian language. Perhaps Russian speaking believers from other tribes will carry the Gospel message to the Enets people. Pray to this end.
A handful of Russian Orthodox is reported to be among this tribe. Pray these will develop a close and personal relationship with Christ, and will influence the entire tribe for him. Pray these people who live close to nature will be able to find sufficient food, and will have adequate medical care.
Scripture Prayers for the Enets, Yenisei Samoyed in Russia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Enets, Yenisei Samoyed |
People Name in Country | Enets, Yenisei Samoyed |
Natural Name | Yenisei Samoyed Enets |
Alternate Names | Enets |
Population this Country | 200 |
Population all Countries | 200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16024 |
ROP3 Code | 111033 |
ROP25 Code | 308998 |
ROP25 Name | Yenisei |
Country | Russia | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Krasnoyarskiy Kray: Potapovo (mostly), Dudinka, and other Taimyr settlements. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Russia |
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Krasnoyarskiy Kray: Potapovo (mostly), Dudinka, and other Taimyr settlements.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
80.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
16.00 %
|
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 | |
Enets, Forest | |
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 (1875-2023) |
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 |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Agape Unlimited All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Norwegian Polar Institute |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |