• POPULATION: 222,600
• LANGUAGE: Karachay
• RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND: Sunni Islam / Folk Religion
• 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 wisdom among GT leadership and for field partners to be trained.

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