Alternate Names: Chavchuven, Nymylan
Dialects: Apokinskij (Apukin), Cavcuvenskij (Chavchuven), Gin, Itkan, Kamenskij (Kamen), Palan, Paren, Xatyrskij. Koryak and Alutor , border not yet been defined. Chachuve (Northern Koryak) and Alutor now separated. Alutor formerly considered a dialect of Koryak. Classification of other dialects unclear. Chavchuven, Palan, and Kamen dialects apparently not inherently intelligible.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,670 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,950 (2010 census).
Language Use: Few domains. Used by a few children, but situation varies according to location (Salminen 2007). Neutral to mildly positive attitudes. Also use Russian [rus]. Used as L2 by Even [eve].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools as subject. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 2006.
Writing System: Cyrillic
Nation of Origin: Russian Federation
Other Comments: Chavchuven used by reindeer herding tribes, all others use Nymylan. Traditional religion, Christian.