Ingush

ГӀалгӀай мотт

The proud language of the Caucasus mountains, carrying the strength and honor of ancient warriors

Language Details

Region: Republic of Ingushetia, Russia; North Ossetia, Chechnya
Speakers: Approximately 300,000 people
Family: Northeast Caucasian, Nakh, Vainakh
Script: Cyrillic script (modern), Latin script (1920s-1930s), Arabic script (historical)
Status: Official language of the Republic of Ingushetia

Cultural Context

Major cities: Magas, Nazran, Karabulak, Malgobek, Sunzha
Literature: Epic poetry, folk tales, historical chronicles, modern literature
Music: Traditional mountain songs, dance music, contemporary fusion
Diaspora: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Europe, North America
Heritage: Ancient towers, warrior traditions, hospitality customs, clan system

Beauty in Ingush

Häqqar du xokhta yalu, du q'oxa ša daag yaakh, maashena duokka. Doala yev Dinh da hwo * ša yaluo'v.

If you don't feed your body, it weakens and eventually dies. The soul and Spirit alike. Feed them too.