The Khanty language is a Uralic language spoken by the Khanty people in western Siberia, Russia. It belongs to the Ob-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family, which also includes Mansi and Hungarian. Khanty has several dialects, reflecting the diverse regions where the Khanty people live. Khanty is considered a vulnerable language, with a declining number of speakers due to modernization and cultural shifts. Efforts are being made to preserve the language through education and cultural initiatives, as it plays a crucial role in the identity and heritage of the Khanty community.