Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric

Language: Erzya - (myv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Uzbekistan

Also found in: Kazakhstan; Russian Federation; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan

Population: 14,500

Global Population: 375,900

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Mordvinians of Uzbekistan, numbering 14,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 375,900 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Erzya. The primary religion practiced by the Mordvinians is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available