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Speaking the Language
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Until 1989, all Bulgarian schoolchildren had to learn Russian, though many people chose not to speak it. Nowadays, children learn either English or German instead. The Russian and Bulgarian languages have much in common, so Russian speakers should be able to communicate in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian is a southern Slavic language, written with the Cyrillic alphabet (invented by two Bulgarian monks, Cyril and Methodius). Much Turkish vocabulary has infiltrated the language, evidence of the lengthy Ottoman occupation. Though Bulgarian can be a difficult language to master, you will start to make progress once you have grasped the alphabet.
NOTE - Bulgarians shake their head for 'Yes' and nod for 'No'!!
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