Day Four: Turkic Groups in Astrakhan

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  • POPULATION: 218,000
  • LANGUAGE: Various
  • RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND: Islam
  • PROGRESS: 0.1% Christian; 0.01% Evangelical
  • BIBLE TRANSLATION: Varies

Over 16% of the population of Astrakhan Oblast in Southeast Russia is Kazakh; 6.6% is Tatar; and 0.8% is Nogai.

Prayer Request:

Pray for a platform for field partners and for the Turkic minority groups in Astrakhan to be receptive to hearing about Jesus.

map showing Astrakhan oblast in south Russia

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