Koryak
PrintA language of Russian Federation
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Chavchuven, Nymylan
Population
1,670 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,000 (2003).
Location
Kamchatka District, south of the Chukchi [ckt] language area; Kamchatka Peninsula north half and adjacent continent.
Language Maps
Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Classification
Dialects
Apokinskij (Apukin), Cavcuvenskij (Chavchuven), Gin, Itkan, Kamenskij (Kamen), Palan, Paren, Xatyrskij. Koryak and Alutor [alr] border not yet been defined. Chachuve (Northern Koryak) and Alutor now separated. Alutor formerly considered a dialect of Koryak. Classification of other dialects unclear. Chavchuven, Palan, and Kamen dialects apparently not inherently intelligible.
Language Use
Few domains. Used by a few children, but situation varies according to location (2007). Neutral to mildly positive attitudes. Also use Russian [rus].
Language Development
Taught in primary schools as subject. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 2006.
Language Resources
Writing
Cyrillic script.
Chavchuven used by reindeer herding tribes, all others use Nymylan. Traditional religion, Christian.