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A Kipchak Turkic language of the Volga-Ural region of Russia, centred on Tatarstan and Kazan. The largest minority language of European Russia.
Chuvash
Also known as: Çăvaşla
The sole surviving member of the Oghur branch of Turkic, spoken in Chuvashia in the Volga region. Linguistically the most divergent living Turkic language, with features lost everywhere else in the family.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Chuvash?
Chuvash is a dialect of the Chuvash language.
Where is Chuvash spoken?
Chuvash is primarily spoken in Russia.
Which region is Chuvash associated with?
Chuvash is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Chuvash known by other names?
Yes — Chuvash is also referred to as Çăvaşla.
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