The Tatar language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Tatar people, who mainly reside in Tatarstan, a republic within the Russian Federation. It is one of the official languages of Tatarstan and has around 5 million speakers. The language has several dialects, with the Kazan dialect being the most widely used. Tatar is written in both the Cyrillic and Latin scripts, reflecting its historical and cultural influences. The language has a rich literary tradition and is used in education, media, and government within Tatarstan, promoting the preservation of Tatar culture and identity.