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Yenisey River
The Ob and Yenisey river basins and their drainage networks.
The Yenisey River valley is home to a diverse array of peoples, reflecting a long history of indigenous settlement and Russian migration.12
The population distribution varies by region:
- Southern Regions: The Tyvans predominate in rural areas near the western headwaters, while Russians form a significant portion of the population in the capital, Kyzyl. The Khakass people reside in Khakassia, located southwest of Krasnoyarsk.1
- Central Regions: The vast area extending from the Stony Tunguska to the Kureyka is inhabited by the Evenk people, alongside Russians and Sakha (Yakut). The Ket, an indigenous group known for their unique language, also live within the river basin.13
- Northern Regions: The far north is home to a mix of Russians, Evenk, Sakha, Dolgan, Nenets, and Nganasan peoples.1
- General Population: Throughout the Krasnoyarsk territory, the population includes Russians, Ukrainians, Tatars, and various other indigenous groups.1