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Astrakhan Tatar language

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The Astrakhan Tatar language is a northwestern (Kipchak) language belonging to the Turkic language family. It is one of the dialectal forms of the Tatar language, alongside Kazan Tatar and Western or Misher Tatar. Historically, Astrakhan was the capital of a Tatar khanate, a remnant of the Golden Horde. The city of Astrakhan itself is located in the Volga River delta and is known for its diverse population. While Kazan Tatar is the primary literary language, Astrakhan Tatar represents a distinct regional variety within the broader Turkic linguistic landscape.123

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