Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Caucasus
Language: Avaric - (ava)
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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Russia
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Population: 50,000
Global Population: 50,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Batlukh-Gid Avar of Russia, numbering 50,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Caucasus people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Russia. Their primary language is Avaric. The primary religion practiced by the Batlukh-Gid Avar 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available