LocationMost in Sakha (Yakutia) republic, and Krasnoyarsk krai; Amur province; Buryatia republic; Irkutsk province; Zabaykalsky krai; Pacific coast settlements, Magadan province, Chukotka autonomous district; Khabarovsk krai; Kamchatka krai; Sakhalin province.
Alternate NamesAvanki, Avankil, Chapogir, Ewenki, Khamnigan, Solon, Tungus
DialectsManegir, Yerbogocen, Nakanna, Ilimpeya, Tutoncana, Podkamennaya Tunguska, Cemdalsk, Vanavara, Baykit, Poligus, Uchama, Cis-Baikalia, Sym, Tokmo-Upper Lena, Nepa, Lower Nepa Tungir, Kalar, Tokko, Aldan Timpton, Tommot, Jeltulak, Uchur, Ayan-Maya, Kur-Urmi, Tuguro-Chumikan, Sakhalin, Zeya-Bureya.
Language UseUsed by half or less of ethnic group. Language maintenance higher in remote parts of Amur province and Zabaykalsky krai. Vitality decreasing, but on the taiga, strong motivation to use it. Home, community, other domains in some regions. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Russia Buriat [bxr], especially in Buryatia republic. Also use Russian [rus]. Also use Yakut [sah], especially in Sakha republic.
