East Slavic

East Slavic refers to a subgroup of the Slavic language family spoken primarily in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. These languages share common roots and cultural history, and they evolved from the Old East Slavic language used in medieval Kievan Rus'. Today, the main East Slavic languages are Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, each with its own distinct vocabulary and pronunciation, but they remain mutually understandable to varying degrees. The term also encompasses the cultural and historical ties among the peoples who speak these languages, forming a shared East Slavic heritage.