Cyrillickirjaimet
Cyrillickirjaimet, or Cyrillic letters, refer to a family of writing systems used for many languages across Eastern Europe and Asia. The Cyrillic script originated in the 9th century during the First Bulgarian Empire, developed by the followers of Saints Cyril and Methodius to write Slavic languages. It was based on earlier Glagolitic traditions and evolved through centuries, spreading with Orthodox Christian missions and state administration. Over time, national traditions and reforms produced many distinct Cyrillic alphabets adapted to local phonology.
A defining feature of Cyrillic scripts is their shared heritage and their capacity to represent a wide
Cyrillic letters are today used for many languages, notably Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Serbian, Macedonian, and
The Cyrillic script has undergone reforms and standardization over time, balancing historical heritage with modern needs.