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Instruction Cyrillic Script

Cyrillic Script

Russia “How to” Guide, Intermediate Level: Instruction

October 2015

GOAL

This guide will teach you to read and recognize the handwritten Cyrillic alphabet.

INTRODUCTION

Cyrillic cursive is very different from the typed letters. You will need to be familiar with the

written letters in addition to the typed letters in order to read Russian genealogical documents.

You may want to consult the following “How to” Guides before continuing:

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Russia-Cyrillic Alphabet

HOW TO

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Here is a link to a document with the Cyrillic Alphabet along with examples of the letters

in cursive. Use and refer to it as you go through the packet. It might be useful to print it

out.

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Video lesson on the Russian alphabet

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Another Russian Alphabet Chart

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Russian Alphabet Practice

Handwriting Tricks and Tips

Look for the following things in order to differentiate between letters:

1. Front loops are used in the following letters when they are handwritten: л м я х

Instruction Cyrillic Script