Izhor
Izhor, or Izhorians, are a Finnic ethnic group native to Ingria, a historical region along the Gulf of Finland in what is now western Russia. They belong to the Baltic Finnic branch of the Uralic language family and are closely related to other Finnic peoples such as Finns, Karelians, and Ingrians.
The Izhor language, also called Izhori, is a Finnic language with only a small number of fluent
Historically the Izhor inhabited coastal and island communities in Ingria, relying on fishing, farming, and trade.
Cultural traditions include distinctive music, costume, and crafts reflecting Finnic, Russian, and Nordic influences. Religious affiliations
Today the Izhor are a small minority in Russia, recognized as part of the region’s diverse Finnic