Also Known As:
Tindal, Tindin, тиндийский язык, тиндальский язык, идеринский язык, идаринский язык, идараб мицци, Idarab mittsi
Dialects & Varieties
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.
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3,620
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Ethnic or community population
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Location and Context
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Location Description
The Tindis live in the mountain areas of the northwestern part of southern Dagestan. They inhabit five villages on the middle reaches of the River Andi-Koisu and in the adjacent mountains. The villages are called Tindi (native name Idari or Idi), Angida (Angia), Aknada (Agjinachi), Echeda (Echeii) and Tissi (Issi or Milchi).
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Avar, Russian
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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There is no written language, instead Avar is used.
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