Mordovia

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Submitted Name

Type Political Subdivision

Usage English

Scripts Мордовия(Russian, Mordvin)

Other Forms FormsMordoviya

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Meaning & History

Refers to the Mordvins, the native ethnic group inhabiting the area. The name Mordvin itself is a self designation adopted by the people, believed to be derived frm Scythian mard meaning "man". Mordovia is a republic of Russia.