The Buryat language is a Mongolic language spoken primarily by the Buryat people in Russia, particularly in the Buryatia region near Lake Baikal. It is closely related to other Mongolic languages, such as Mongolian and Kalmyk, and has several dialects that reflect the diverse cultural influences in the area. Buryat is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, which was adopted in the 20th century. The language has a rich oral tradition and is an important part of the cultural identity of the Buryat people, encompassing folklore, music, and traditional practices.