Ob-Ugrian
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The Ob-Ugrians are a people of Siberia, closely related linguistically to the Magyars. They are also known as the Khanty and Mansi peoples, who speak Ob-Ugric languages. These languages are part of the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family.123
The Khanty and Mansi primarily inhabit the region of the Ob and Irtysh rivers in central Russia. Their traditional economy is based on hunting and fishing. While they have a shared history and linguistic roots, the Khanty and Mansi have distinct dialects and cultural practices.132
Written traditions for the Ob-Ugric languages are relatively recent, with a modified Cyrillic alphabet adopted in the 1930s. However, these languages are not widely used in government or education, and much of their literature is limited. Both groups have experienced assimilation by their Russian and Tatar neighbors.13
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