Définition et Signification de "Slavic languages"

What are "Slavic languages"?

Slavic languages are a branch of the Indo-European language family, primarily spoken in Eastern Europe, Central Europe, and parts of Northern Asia. Major Slavic languages include Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Croatian. These languages are typically divided into three main groups: East Slavic, which includes Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian; West Slavic, which includes Polish, Czech, and Slovak; and South Slavic, which includes Bulgarian, Croatian, and Slovenian. Slavic languages share common features such as consonant clusters, inflectional morphology, and a system of aspect in verbs. The study of Slavic languages offers insights into their historical development, cultural exchanges, and the linguistic diversity within the Slavic-speaking regions.