Did you know that the Russian and Greek languages have more in common than you might imagine? They might seem completely different, but in reality, they’re connected in some truly fascinating ways worth discovering!
1. Russian and Greek: A Distant… Linguistic Cousin
Both languages belong to the large Indo-European family of languages. This means they share common roots that stretch back millennia – and that’s why some words or structures resemble each other, even if you don’t expect it!
2. The Greek… Imprint on Russian
Thousands of years ago, the Byzantine Empire and the Orthodox Church left an enormous cultural imprint on Russia. Through religion came many Greek words that entered Russian, especially in fields like philosophy, science, and art.
3. The Alphabet That Unites Us
The most improbable link is the Cyrillic alphabet used in Russian! It was created by the brothers Cyril and Methodius, two Greek monks, who based it on the Greek alphabet to create the alphabet for the Slavs. Grab your phone and look at the letters – many of them resemble Greek ones!
4. Words That Travel Through Time
It’s fascinating to discover words that started in ancient Greece and made their way to Russian, through shared histories and cultures. It’s like speaking a language with… a shared past.
At Bertamini Multi-language School, we’re here to help you discover all the beautiful facets of Russian and many other languages in a fun and practical way. Come and embark on this journey into language and culture with us!
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