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Akkin in Russia
ah-KEEN
Akkin have a strong self-identity, despite typically being misrepresented in official census statistics as Chechen. To Chechens, Akkin are Akkin. To Russians, Akkin are Chechen. To Akkin, Akkin are Akkin. They speak a distinct dialect of the Chechen language and live among village/town clusters at the western edge of Dagestan surrounding the major city of Khasavyurt. There are a handful of Christ followers among the Akkin. These believers could reach their own people.
Ministry Obstacles
The Akkin live along a transport corridor between Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan to the east, and Groznyy, the capital of Chechnya to the west. One export along this corridor is constant competition between factions of extremist Islamists. If they fall into this spiritual trap, it will pose a huge obstacle to the gospel.
Scripture Focus
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105
Scripture Prayer
Pray that many from this people group will discover this to be true for their own communities.
Prayer Focus
Pray for the few Akkin Christ followers to be filled with the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for Chechen believers to have courage to reach out to their Akkin cousins.
Pray for Caucasus house churches to notice opportunities for friendship and connections with their Akkin neighbors.
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| People Name: |
Akkin |
| Pronunciation: |
ah-KEEN |
| Country: |
Russia |
| 10/40 Window: |
No |
| Population: |
100,000 |
| World Population: |
100,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Chechen |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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