Rovartans

The Rovartans are a term used to describe the ethnic group native to the Rovaria region in Latvia. They are one of the country's several ethnic minorities. Historically, the Rovartans inhabited the Rovaria region, which was known for its agricultural and livestock production.

Culturally, the Rovartans are closely related to their Latvian neighbors, with whom they share many similarities. Linguistically, the Rovartans traditionally spoke a dialect of the Latvian language, although some Rovartans may also have spoken a dialect of the Livonian language. The Christianization of the region had a significant impact on the Rovartans' cultural practices, with many adopting the Catholic and Orthodox faiths.

Today, the Rovartans are largely assimilated into the broader Latvian-speaking population, which has led to concerns about the erosion of their distinct cultural identity. Ethnic Latvians have historically dominated the region's social, economic, and political life, which has contributed to the loss of Rovartan cultural distinctness.

Archival records provide information about the social structure of the Rovartans, with many living in manor houses during the 19th century. However, the majority of the Rovartan population lived in densely populated villages or towns, often closely tied to the agricultural cycles of the region.

The history of the Rovartans has not been extensively documented, and much of what is known about them comes from historical records on regional landholdings, agricultural production, and population numbers.