Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Caucasus
Language: Tabasaran - (tab)
Alternate Name(s): Tabasarantsy, Tabasaran, Ghumghum
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Russian Federation
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Population: 132,000
Global Population: 132,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Tabasaran of Russian Federation, numbering 132,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Caucasus people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Russian Federation. Their primary language is Tabasaran. The primary religion practiced by the Tabasaran 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.
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