Alternate Names: Chal, Mukhad, Myhynnynydy-ch’el, Rutal, Rutultsy, Rutuly
Dialects: North Rutul (Asar-Kala, Ixrek, Luchek, Muxrek, Rutul, Shinaz, Vrush), South Rutul (Borch, Khnov). Dialects not sharply defined.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 30,400 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 47,400. Ethnic population: 35,200 (2010 census).
Language Use: 99% as L1. Home. All ages. Positive attitudes. Lezgin used as literary language [lez]. Also use Russian [rus], Tsakhur [tkr].
Language Development: Not a literary language. Taught in primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 2004.
Writing System: Cyrillic
Nation of Origin: Russian Federation
Other Comments: Dialect groups may be treated as separate languages (Koryakov 2006). Muslim (Sunni).