Understanding Yakut: The Indigenous Language of Sakha Republic, Russia

Yakut (also spelled Jakut or Yakuti) is a Turkic language spoken by the Yakuts, an indigenous people living in the Sakha Republic (formerly known as the Yakutia Republic) in Russia. It is the official language of the Sakha Republic and is spoken by about 500,000 people.

Yakut is a Finno-Ugric language, which means that it is related to other languages such as Finnish, Estonian, and Hungarian. However, it has also been influenced by Russian and other languages spoken in the region, and has a unique grammar and vocabulary.

Yakut is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, and there are several dialects of the language spoken throughout the Sakha Republic. It is an important part of Yakut culture and identity, and is used in education, media, and government.