Ingush
A language of Russian Federation (Europe)
| Population | 413,000 in Russian Federation (2002 census). |
| Region | North Caucasus, Ingush Republic. Also in Uzbekistan. |
| Language map |
European Russia, reference number 17 |
| Alternate names | Ghalghay, Ingus, Galgay, Kisti, Kistin |
| Dialects | Somewhat intelligible with Chechen [che], more so with contact. |
| Classification | North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Nakh, Chechen-Ingush |
| Language use | Most also use Russian. |
| Language development | Radio programs. Grammar. Bible portions: 2005. |
| Writing system | Arabic script. Cyrillic script. Latin script. |
| Comments | ‘Ghalghay’ is their name for themselves. 1944–1957 deported to Kazakhstan and Siberia, losing 25% to 50% of their population. Lost much land, economic resources, and civil rights. Removed from Vladikavkaz in late 1992, but many returned. Muslim (Hanafi Sunni). |
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