The Evenks or Evenki (autonym: Эвэнкил Evenkil; Evenki; ; formerly known as Tungus or Tunguz) are a Tungusic people of Northern Asia. In Russia, the Evenks are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of the Russian North, with a population of 35,527 (2002 Census). In China, the Evenki form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, with a population of 30,505, as per 2000 Census. Evenks of Russia The Evenks… (More on Evenks)