Seiska

Seiska is a lesser-known language spoken by a small community in the northern region of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is part of the Uralic language family and is closely related to Finnish and Estonian. The language has been under threat due to the dominance of Russian in the region, leading to a decline in the number of native speakers. Efforts have been made to revitalize Seiska, including the establishment of language courses and the promotion of cultural events in the language. The Seiska alphabet is based on the Latin script, with some additional letters to represent unique sounds. The language has a rich oral tradition, with many stories, songs, and proverbs passed down through generations. Despite its small speaker base, Seiska remains an important part of the cultural heritage of the region.