Oroshoris
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 2,000 (est.)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Gorno-Badakhshan(Tajikistan) | |
| Languages | |
| Oroshori,Russian,Tajik | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| otherIranian peoples |
Oroshori,orRoshorviareIranian peoplesof thePamirgroup who are native to theGorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Regionof easternTajikistan.[2]A 1972 estimate put the population of the Oroshoris at around 2,000.[2]
Language
[edit]The Oroshori language is a dialect ofShughni.Linguistically, Oroshori has close affinities towards theBartangiandSarikolilanguage although it's more closely related to the former. Due to the Oroshoris' proximity toKirghizgroups, there is evidence of mutual linguistic influence.[2]
References
[edit]- ^H. Kurbanov 1972
- ^abc"The Oroshoris".eki.ee.The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire.Retrieved2021-06-07.
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