The term "Mordvinic" refers to a group of related languages spoken by the Mordvins, an ethnic group primarily found in the Republic of Mordovia in Russia. This language family is part of the larger Uralic language family, which also includes languages like Finnish and Hungarian. Mordvinic languages are divided into two main dialects: Erzya and Moksha. Mordvinic languages have unique phonetic and grammatical features, distinguishing them from other Uralic languages. They are primarily spoken in rural areas, although there are efforts to promote their use in education and media. The preservation of these languages is important for maintaining the cultural identity of the Mordvin people.