Kalmika is a language spoken in the Kalmyk Republic of Russia. It is a member of the Mongolic language family and is closely related to Mongolian. The name “Kalmyk” is derived from the Oirat word “khalmg,” meaning “remnant.”
Kalmika is a, with only about 100,000 speakers remaining. The language is facing a number of challenges, including the influence of Russian, the emigration of Kalmyk people, and the lack of educational opportunities.
