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The sole surviving member of the Oghur branch of Turkic, spoken in Chuvashia in the Volga region. Linguistically the most divergent living Turkic language, with features lost everywhere else in the family.
Tatar
Also known as: Tatarça, Volga Tatar
A Kipchak Turkic language of the Volga-Ural region of Russia, centred on Tatarstan and Kazan. The largest minority language of European Russia.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tatar?
Tatar is a dialect of the Tatar language.
Where is Tatar spoken?
Tatar is primarily spoken in Russia.
Which region is Tatar associated with?
Tatar is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Tatar known by other names?
Yes — Tatar is also referred to as Tatarça, Volga Tatar.
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