During the early part of the last century, many of these peoples were absorbed into the Soviet Union and were taught — and required to use — the Russian language.
Pagājušā gadsimta sākumā daudzas no šīm tautām tika iekļautas Padomju Savienībā, un cilvēkiem bija jāmācās — un arī jālieto — krievu valoda.