Veps
PrintA language of Russian Federation
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
“Chudy” (pej.), “Chuhari” (pej.), “Chukhari” (pej.), Vepsian
Population
3,610 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 8,240.
Location
Among Russian speakers, Saint Petersburg and Vologda Province boundary; Karelian Republic.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Central Veps, Prionezh (North Veps), Southern Veps.
Language Use
Used by few children. Positive attitudes. Also use Russian [rus].
Language Development
Literary language based on central dialect. Taught in some primary schools, but not compulsory. Poetry. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2006.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Christian.