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Explore the Cyrillic alphabet, a cornerstone for over 50 languages across Eastern Europe and Asia. Discover its rich history and cultural impact.
Upon joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria brought its unique script, making Cyrillic the third official alphabet of the EU, alongside Latin and Greek, reflecting its distinct cultural heritage and linguistic contribution.
Developed by disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius at the Preslav Literary School in the First Bulgarian Empire, this script became the foundation for writing in numerous Slavic languages, including Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian.
