Altai people

The Altai people are a Turkic ethnic group who live in Siberia, the Altai Republic, and the Altai Krai of Russia. The Altai people are divided into two Northern Altai and Southern Altai.

Altai people

Altay ethnic flag of the Altai Republic.
Regions with significant populations
Russia Altai Republic Altai Krai	74,238
Languages
Altay, Russian
Religion
Shamanism, Burkhanism, Russian Orthodox
Related ethnic groups
other Turkic people

Altai People Media

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  Altai in Altai Republic, Russia and neighboring areas

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  Altais

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  Altaian horseman in national costume.

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  Altaian woman in Altaic Pazyryk national costume.

• A Voice of America reporter tours the Altai region in 2012.

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  Altaian shaman in Kyzyl, Tuva

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  Ail —the traditional wooden dwelling.

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  Altai woman in national dress.

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  阿尔泰人萨满铃鼓。