Rutul
A language of Russian Federation (Europe)
| Population | 29,400 in Russian Federation (2002 Census). Population total all countries: 29,510. Ethnic population: 29,929 in Russia (2002 Census). |
| Region | Southern Dagestan. Also in Azerbaijan. |
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European Russia, reference number 27 |
| Alternate names | Chal, Mukhad, Mykhanidy, Rutal, Rutultsy, Rutuly |
| Dialects | North Rutul (Rutul proper, Shinaz, Ixrek, Muxrek, Vrush, Luchek, Asar-Kala), South Rutul (Borch, Khnov). Dialects not sharply defined. |
| Classification | North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Lezgic, Nuclear Lezgic, West Lezgic |
| Language use | 99% as L1. Home. All ages. Positive attitude. Also use Russian or Tsakhur [tkr]. |
| Language development | Taught in primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 2004. |
| Writing system | Cyrillic script. |
| Comments | Not a literary language. Muslim (Sunni). |
Also spoken in:
Azerbaijan
| Language name | Rutul |
| Population | 110 in Azerbaijan. Ethnic population: 885 (1989 census). |
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