Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Finno-Ugric
Language: Eastern Mari - (mhr)
Alternate Name(s): Cheremis
Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy
Country: Uzbekistan
Also found in: Kazakhstan; Russia; Tajikistan
Population: 5,200
Global Population: 562,400
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 Uzbekistan, numbering 5,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 562,400 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Mari. The primary religion practiced by the Meadow Mari 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available