Common Slavic languages

Common Slavic languages are a group of closely related languages that evolved from a shared ancestral language called Proto-Slavic, spoken around a thousand years ago. They include languages like Russian, Polish, Czech, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian. Despite differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, these languages retain similarities, making them mutually somewhat understandable. This shared roots allow speakers of one to recognize words and patterns in others, illustrating their historical and cultural connections. Over time, geographic and political influences shaped each language’s unique features, but their core remains intertwined through their common Slavic origin.