Kamchadals

Kamchadals

The Kamchadals ("Камчадалы" in Russian) is a former name of the Itelmens, the native people of Kamchatka, used in the 18th century by Russians. Subsequently, the name applied to the descendants of the local Russians and aboriginal peoples (the Itelmens, Koryaks and Chuvans), who has assimilated with the Russians. These descendants of the Russian settlers in 18th-19th century are called Kamchadals these days. The Kamchadals speak Russian with a touch of local dialects. The Kamchadals are engaged in fur trading, Fishing, market gardening and dairy farming.


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