Akhvakh (AKV) A language of the Russian Federation

Akhvakh (AKV) A language of the Russian Federation

Information Provided by Ethnologue
Alternate Names
’Aqwalazul, Ashvado, Axvax, Ghahvalal
 
Population

210 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,930 (2010 census).

Location

Dagestan republic: Akhvakhsky district, 6 villages; Kakhib district, 3 villages.

Language Maps
 
Language Status

6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in Dagestan Autonomous Republic (1994, Constitution, Article 10).

Classification
North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Avar-Andic, Andic

Kaxib, Northern Akhvakh, Southern Akhvakh (Tlyanub, Tsegob). Diverse dialects.

Language Use

Home. All children speak Akhvakh. Positive attitudes. All also use Russian [rus], the language of education. Also use Avar [ava], as the literary language and for communication between different Akhvakh dialects.

Language Development
Russian [rus] is a language of education. Dictionary. Grammar.
 
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Akhvakh
 
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Muslim.