Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Kurd
Language: Northern Kurdish - (kmr)
Alternate Name(s): Kurmanji
Primary Religion: Islam - Shia
Country: Russia
Also found in: Australia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; France; Georgia; Germany; Iran; Italy; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Lebanon; Netherlands; Syria; Turkey; United Kingdom; Uzbekistan
Population: 34,500
Global Population: 18,327,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Northern Kurds of Russia, numbering 34,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kurd people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,327,500 in 21 countries. Their primary language is Northern Kurdish. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Kurds is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available