Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Caucasus
Language: Chechen - (che)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Kazakhstan
Also found in: Austria; Belgium; Georgia; Germany; Jordan; Kyrgyzstan; Russia; Uzbekistan
Population: 31,500
Global Population: 1,483,900
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Chechen of Kazakhstan, numbering 31,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Caucasus people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,483,900 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Chechen. The primary religion practiced by the Chechen is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available