The Todzhan Tuvans are a subgroup of the larger, Tuva-speaking group in Russia. They are herders and breeders of reindeer. Divorce is common among the Tuvans. Tuvan culture is noted for its rich, oral epic poetry and Tuvans love music. They have been traditionally shamanists and Tibetan Buddhists. Today, the Todzhan Tuvans are mostly Buddhists, but the influence of shamanism is still strong.
The current religions of the Tuvan people present a very different worldview than that of the Christian believer. A new way of thinking is necessary to accept the lordship of Christ.
The Tuva language has the complete Bible available and other resources are also available, including the JESUS Film.
There are probably no followers of Jesus among the Todzhan Tuvans, although there are likely a few believers among the larger Tuvan group. Pray for Tuvan believers to be taught accurately how to know and follow Christ and that they would grow in numbers. Pray the Tuvan peoples would be able to provide adequately for their families. Pray for workers to go to the Todzhan Tuvans as Christ's hands and feet, blessing them in every way. Pray that Russian or Mongolian Christians would be able to take these resources to the people.
Scripture Prayers for the Tuvans-Todzhan in Russia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-03-13 |
People Name General | Tuvans-Todzhans |
People Name in Country | Tuvans-Todzhan |
Pronunciation |
TOO-vuns TOE-zhun
|
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,900 |
Population all Countries | 1,900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19738 |
ROP3 Code | 115817 |
Country | Russia | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Tyva Republic and Krasnoyarskiy Kray; southern Siberia near Mongolia border. 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 | Tyva Republic and Krasnoyarskiy Kray; southern Siberia near Mongolia border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
85.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
15.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Tuvan (1,900 speakers) |
Language Code | tyv Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Northeastern Tuvin |
Dialect Code | 17864 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tuvan (1,900 speakers) |
Language Code | tyv Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Northeastern Tuvin |
Dialect Code | 17864 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tuvan |
Primary Language: Tuvan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2002) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2011-2017) |
Bible-NT Audio | 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 |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Tuva | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Magdalena video | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | 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, audio, 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: Tuvan | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Tuvan | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |