Vepsian
Vepsian is a Finno-Ugric language spoken in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is traditionally spoken by the Veps people, an ethnic group native to the region. The language is considered endangered, with only a few dozen fluent speakers remaining, mostly elderly individuals.
Vepsian is closely related to the Karelian and Finnish languages, with which it shares similarities in grammar
The language is mostly used in informal settings, such as among family members and friends. It is
Research on Vepsian has suggested that the language has been influenced by Russian, the dominant language in
In recent years, there have been initiatives to revive the language, including language classes and cultural