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Slavic is a word that describes things related to a large group of people in Europe. It can mean:

Who Are the Slavic Peoples?

The Slavic peoples are a big group of people who share a common history and culture. They are the largest group of people in Europe. Most Slavic people live in countries like Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia, and many others.

Where Do Slavic People Live?

Slavic people live across a wide area of Europe.

Slavic Culture and Traditions

Slavic cultures are very rich and diverse. They have many shared traditions, folk music, dances, and stories. Many Slavic countries celebrate similar holidays, often with unique local customs. For example, many Slavic people celebrate Easter and Christmas with special foods and traditions.

What Are Slavic Languages?

Slavic languages are a group of related languages spoken by Slavic peoples. They all come from an older language called Proto-Slavic. Just like Spanish, French, and Italian come from Latin, Slavic languages come from Proto-Slavic.

Main Groups of Slavic Languages

Slavic languages are usually divided into three main groups:

Even though these languages are different, speakers of one Slavic language might be able to understand some words or phrases from another, especially if they are in the same group.

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