Alternate Names: Karelian, Livvi, Livvikovian, Livvikovskij Jazyk, Olonets, Southern Olonetsian
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Karelian , and Finnish ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 25,600 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Census includes Karelian, and Ludian ,. Population total all countries: 30,770. Ethnic population: 65,000.
Language Use: Serious attempt since 1990 to revive language use. Mainly older adults. A few children learn the language but most if not all become more fluent in Russian [rus] later in life (Salminen 2007). Also use Russian [rus].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. NT: 2003.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Russian Federation
Other Comments: Ludian , is transitional between Livvi-Karelian and Veps ,. Distinct from Karelian and Ludian.