Evenks
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The Evenks or Evenki (autonym: Эвэнкил Evenkil; Evenki; ; formerly known as Tungus or Tunguz) are a Tungusic people of Northern Asia. In Russia, the Evenks are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of the Russian North, with a population of 35,527 (2002 Census). In China, the Evenki form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, with a population of 30,505, as per 2000 Census.
The Evenks were formerly known as tungus. This designation was...
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