pakottivat

Pakottivat are a Finnic ethnic group native to Ingria, a historical region in the southeastern part of the_evti anner Governorate of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and later in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. They traditionally reside along the shores of the Warmian Sea and in nearby forests, primarily in the western part of modern-day Leningrad Oblast.

Historically, the Pakottivat have maintained a distinct culture and language, which is closely related to the neighboring Finnic groups, the Ingrains and the Izhorians. Their language, known as Pakottian, is a South Finnish language that belongs to the Finnic language family.

In the 17th century, the Pakottivat were forcibly assimilated into the Russian Empire, leading to the decline of their language and cultural practices. Under Soviet rule, efforts were made to suppress their ethnic identity and language, resulting in the loss of many Pakottian cultural artifacts and the decline of the language.

Today, the Pakottivat are a minority group, and their language is considered an endangered language by linguists. However, there are still many people in Ingria who claim Pakottian ancestry and cultural heritage. Efforts are being made to document and preserve their language and cultural practices, as well as to promote greater recognition and awareness of the Pakottivat as a distinct ethnic group.

The Pakottivat have undergone significant changes throughout their history, but their cultural heritage and unique traditions continue to have an impact on the region.