Day 18: Karachai of Russia

Photo of historical reenactment from Rellers-Volkerschaft archive via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0
  • POPULATION: 222,600
  • LANGUAGE: Karachay
  • RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND: Islam
  • PROGRESS: 0.02% Christian (0.02% Evangelical)
  • BIBLE TRANSLATION: New Testament, Psalms

Once deported by Stalin, many Karachai have relocated back to their homeland in the Karachai-Cherkessia province. They practice Sunni Islam mixed with folk religion, and they have strong family and cultural traditions.

Prayer Request:

Pray the Karachai to understand the concept of grace. Pray for open doors and God’s protection for believers living in this area and reaching out to this group.

map showing location of Karachai people in Russia

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