The Cyrillic Alphabet

The Cyrillic alphabet is a writing system used by languages such as Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and others in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. It was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire during the 9th century, based on Greek letters with some additional characters to represent Slavic sounds. The alphabet typically has around 30-33 letters, each representing specific sounds. It serves as a foundation for reading and writing these languages, helping standardize communication and preserve cultural identity. While similar to the Latin alphabet used in many Western languages, the Cyrillic alphabet’s distinct characters give it a unique visual and linguistic identity.