Chulym

A language of Russian Federation

ISO 639: clw
Alternate Names: Chulim, Chulym Tatar, Chulym-Turkish, Melets Tatar
Population: 44 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 360 (2010 census).
Location:: Khakassia republic: Ob river tributary, Chulym river basin north of Altay mountains.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Turkic, Western, Uralian
Dialects: Lower Chulym, Middle Chulym. Reportedly similar to Shor [cjs]; some consider them one language. The government considers them separate.
Language Use: Older adults only. Shifted to Russian [rus].
Language Development: Grammar. Texts.
Other Comments: Spoken in villages. Also spoken by the Kacik (Kazik, Kuarik).

Location: Khakassia republic: Ob river tributary, Chulym river basin north of Altay mountains.