Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric

Language: Komi-Zyrian - (kpv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Russian Federation

Also found in: Kazakhstan

Population: 218,000

Global Population: 221,300

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Komi of Russian Federation, numbering 218,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 221,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Komi-Zyrian. The primary religion practiced by the Komi is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available