Ingush
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A language of Russian Federation
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Galgay, Ghalghay, Ingus, Kisti, Kistin
Population
306,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Ethnic population: 445,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 322,900.
Location
Ingushetiya Republic, Severnaya Osetiya-Alaniya, Kabardino-Balkariya, and Chechnya Republic.
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Language Status
4 (Educational). Statutory language of provincial identity in Ingushetia (1993, Constitution, Article 68(2)).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Somewhat intelligible with Chechen [che], more so with contact.
Language Use
Also use Russian [rus].
Language Development
Radio programs. Grammar. Bible portions: 2005.
Language Resources
In 1944–1957, they were deported to Kazakhstan and Siberia, losing 25% to 50% of the population. Lost much land, economic resources, and civil rights. Removed from Vladikavkaz in late 1992, but many returned. Muslim.