Understanding Cyrillic Script
Cyrillic is a writing system used for various languages across Eurasia. It is the basis for more than 50 languages, notably Russian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Ukrainian.
Historical Roots
Developed in the 9th century in the First Bulgarian Empire, it was designed to help spread literacy and religious texts among Slavic peoples. Today, it remains one of the most used writing systems in the world.
Faux Cyrillic in Modern Culture
In Western pop culture and social media, Cyrillic characters are often used for "Faux Cyrillic"—a stylistic choice where Russian letters are substituted for English ones that look similar (e.g., using Я for R or Д for A). While visually interesting for gaming bios or aesthetic posts, it is important to note that these letters have completely different sounds in their native languages!