Ghodoberi

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Alternate Names: Godoberi, Godoberin

Dialects: Godoberi, Zibirkhali.

Genealogy:

North Caucasian
East Caucasian
Avar-Andic
Andic

Demographics: 130 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 430 (2010 census).

Language Use: Few child speakers (Salminen 2007). Positive attitudes. Also use Avar [ava]. Avar is literary language. Also use Russian [rus].

Language Development: Russian used in education. Dictionary.

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Russian Federation

Other Comments: Traditional territory and way of life. Muslim.