Altai language

The Altai language is a Turkic language spoken primarily in the Altai Republic of Russia and nearby regions. It belongs to the Turkic branch, sharing similarities with languages like Turkish and Kazakh. Altai has its own unique alphabet, historically using Cyrillic script. It features vowel harmony and agglutinative grammar, meaning words are formed by stringing together multiple morphemes. The language reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Altai people, including their myths, traditions, and history. While it is recognized and preserved through efforts to maintain cultural identity, the number of speakers is relatively small, making language preservation important.