Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mongolian

Language: Kalmyk-Oirat - (xal)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: Russian Federation

Also found in: China; Kyrgyzstan; Mongolia; United States; Uzbekistan

Population: 183,000

Global Population: 479,750

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Kalmyk-Oirats of Russian Federation, numbering 183,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 479,750 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Kalmyk-Oirat. The primary religion practiced by the Kalmyk-Oirats is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available