Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric

Language: Eastern Mari - (mhr)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Russia

Also found in: Kazakhstan; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan

Population: 548,000

Global Population: 562,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Meadow Mari of Russia, numbering 548,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 562,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Mari. The primary religion practiced by the Meadow Mari is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available