List of larger indigenous peoples of Russia

The list of larger indigenous peoples of Russia includes extant indigenous peoples in the territory of Russia who are not listed in the official list of minor indigenous peoples of Russia.

Titular nations

This sublist includes indigenous peoples of Russia which are titular nations, i.e., peoples who gave rise to the names of national entities: independent states or autonomous areas.

Indigenous peoples of Dagestan

This small republic has a relatively large number of ethnic groups and languages. According to a 2000 decree of the government of Russian Federation,[2] Dagestan was supposed to compile its own list of small-numbered indigenous peoples, to be included in the overall list of minor indigenous peoples of Russia. The peoples below do not fall under the criteria of the decree.

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