Alternate Names: “Lapp” (pej.), Saam, “Ter Lappish” (pej.)
Genealogy:
Demographics: 350 (2010 census). Census includes Kildin Saami , and Skolt Saami ,. 6 elderly speakers in the early 1990s (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 1,770 (2010 census). 1,770 includes all Saami.
Language Use: Mainly older adults. Also use Russian [rus].
Nation of Origin: Russian Federation
Other Comments: Preferred ethnic autonym: Saami.