Tatar, Chulym of Russia

Tatar, Chulym of Russia The core part of the Chulym Tatars is descended from the Khants and/or Kets, and was probably influenced from the 6th century on by the Altai and Uighur tribes. In the late 16th century, the Chulym Tatars began to pay tribute to the Tsar in Moscow. In 1621 the fortified settlement of Melotsk was founded on their land and, secured by military footholds; some peasants from European Russia were settled in Siberia. Tribe by tribe, the natives were subjugated by the Russians, although with the Chulym the struggle went on through the whole of the 17th century. In 1720 the Chulym Tatars were forcibly Christianized. Ministry Obstacles The Chulym have probably been somewhat inoculated from a true faith in Christ because of their previous forcible conversion to Christianity. Outreach Ideas Perhaps workers can help the Chulym improve their situation of lack of health care and safe drinking water while pointing them to the Giver of Life. Pray for the followers of Christ There probably are no followers of Jesus among the Chulym people, but pray for those who will soon come to Christ as Savior and Lord. Pray they will not mix animistic beliefs with the purity of the Gospel. Pray for the entire people group Pray this small tribe living in a harsh land will be able to support their families adequately and will have improved medical care. Scripture Focus "And those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3		People Name: Tatar, Chulym Country: Russia 10/40 Window: No Population: 400 World Population: 400 Language: Chulym Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1