Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Persian
Language: Ossetian - (oss)
Alternate Name(s): Ossete
Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy
Country: Russia
Also found in: Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan; Türkiye; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan
Population: 452,000
Global Population: 514,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Ossetians of Russia, numbering 452,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Persian people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 514,500 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Ossetian. The primary religion practiced by the Ossetians is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available