Mordovian
Mordovian is a term used for the Mordvin-speaking peoples of the Volga region in Russia, and for their languages. It primarily refers to the two subgroups, Erzya and Moksha, whose languages form the Mordvinic branch of the Uralic language family.
Geographically, Mordovians are indigenous to the Volga region, with the Republic of Mordovia as the historical
Erzya and Moksha are distinct yet related languages, classified together as Mordvinic within the Uralic family.
Historically, Mordovians lived along the Volga and its tributaries, developing rich oral literature, crafts, and seasonal