Cyrillic alphabet

The Cyrillic alphabet is a writing system used for various Slavic languages, including Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, as well as some non-Slavic languages. Developed in the 9th century by Saints Cyril and Methodius, it was influenced by the Greek alphabet. The alphabet has different letters than the Latin alphabet, with 33 characters in the Russian version. Each letter represents a specific sound, making it phonetic. Today, the Cyrillic script is integral to the cultural and linguistic identity of many countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.