Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mongolian

Language: Buriat, Russia - (bxr)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: Uzbekistan

Also found in: Russian Federation

Population: 1,200

Global Population: 462,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Buryat of Uzbekistan, numbering 1,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 462,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Buriat, Russia. The primary religion practiced by the Buryat is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available