Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Finno-Ugric
Language: Eastern Mari - (mhr)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy
Country: Tajikistan
Also found in: Kazakhstan; Russia; Uzbekistan
Population: 700
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 Tajikistan, numbering 700, 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