Cyrillic Script
Overview
A widespread script used across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Variants exist depending on the language (e.g., Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian).
Languages Using This Script
Regions & Countries
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Belarus
- Bulgaria
- Serbia
- North Macedonia
- Montenegro
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mongolia
- Tajikistan
- Transnistria
- Republika Srpska
- Northern Kazakhstan
- Southern Siberia
- Latvia
- Estonia
- Lithuania
Visual Characteristics
- Blocky and angular characters
- Uses unique letters like Ж, Д, Ц
- Ukrainian includes І, Ї, Є, Ґ
Common Mix-ups
- Greek Script
- Latin Script
- Some letters appear similar (e.g., B, H, P)
Other Things to Know
- Prominent in post-Soviet states
- Used on road signs, buildings, and vehicles
- GeoGuessr tip: license plates, car metas, and utility poles are key
Examples
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