Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mongolian
Language: Kalmyk-Oirat - (xal)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism
Country: Russia
Also found in: China; Kyrgyzstan; Mongolia; United States; Uzbekistan
Population: 183,000
Global Population: 477,700
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Kalmyk-Oirats of Russia, numbering 183,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 477,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Kalmyk-Oirat. The primary religion practiced by the Kalmyk-Oirats is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available