Cyrillic alphabet: what is it?

The Cyrillic alphabet, named after Saint Cyril, was developed from the Greek alphabet and is used for Slavic and some non-Slavic languages. It became the preferred method of writing for Slavic languages by the 12th century. The alphabet has undergone changes, including a Westernization by Tsar Peter the Great. The feast day of Saints Cyril […]

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