Language Information by Source

The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire

"The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire." edited by Andrew Humphreys and Krista Mits. Online: http://www.eki.ee/books/redbook.

Critically Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
Speaker Number Trends

Speaker Number Trend 5

A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.

5
Domains of Use

Domain Of Use 4

Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.

4
Transmission

Transmission 4

Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.

4

Speakers

Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
5,000-6,000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context

Countries
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Location Description

Administratively the Kryz occupy five villages in the Konakhkent District of Azerbaijan: Kryz (self-designation Karat), Alik (Ealig), Dzhek (Deg), Haput (Hafid) and Ergyuch (Yergüd). Khinalug and Budukh settlements, as well as the Kryz villages, are in the remotest and least accessible areas of Caucasia, more than 2,000 metres above sea level.

Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Azerbaijani
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Education

Writing Systems

Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Community Members