Where are Ostyaks?

The Ostyaks, also known as the Khanty, are an Indigenous people primarily residing in Western Siberia, Russia, particularly in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. They inhabit areas along the Ob River and its tributaries, where they traditionally engage in fishing, hunting, and reindeer herding. The Khanty language belongs to the Uralic language family, and the people have a rich cultural heritage that includes shamanistic practices and folklore.