Chulym

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ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chulim, Chulym Tatar, Chulym-Turkish, Melets Tatar

Population

44 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 360 (2010 census).

Location

Khakassia republic: Ob river tributary, Chulym river basin north of Altay mountains.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification

Dialects

Lower Chulym, Middle Chulym. Reportedly similar to Shor [cjs]; some consider them one language. The government considers them separate.

Language Use

Older adults only. Also use Russian [rus].

Language Resources

Other Comments

Spoken in villages. Also spoken by the Kacik (Kazik, Kuarik).