Oroch
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A language of Russian Federation
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Orochi
Population
8 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 600 (2010 census).
Location
Khabarovskiy Kray: along rivers that empty into Tatar channel; Amur river near Komsomolsk-na-Amure; Vanino region, Datta and Uska-Orochskaya settlements; some among Nanai [gld] language speakers.
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Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct).
Classification
Dialects
Orichen, Tez (Tazy).
Language Use
Shifted to Russian [rus].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
Russians, Ukrainians, and Evenki live among them. Formerly officially considered part of Udihe. Different from Orok [oaa]. Traditional religion.