Abstract

The Slavs are a group of modern nations and ethnic groups that speak Slavic languages. Linguistically, Slavic languages are part of a larger Indo‐European group and are divided into West Slavic (Polish, Czech, Slovak, Wendish, and Sorbian), East Slavic (Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian) and South Slavic (Croatian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slovene, Bosnian, and Montenegrin) languages. The term Slavs (Greek:Sklaboi,Sklabinoi,Sklabenoi; Latin:Sclaveni,Sclavi) first appeared in historical sources in the sixth century ceand was applied to barbarian groups raiding Southeastern Europe. In the early Middle Ages various ethnic groups in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe were called Slavs. Today they inhabit Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, North Asia, and Central Asia.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.