Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Finno-Ugric
Language: Eastern Mari - (mhr)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Russia
Also found in: Kazakhstan; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan
Population: 548,000
Global Population: 562,500
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 Russia, numbering 548,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 562,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Mari. The primary religion practiced by the Meadow Mari is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available