ORIGINS OF SLAVIC WRITING: FROM ORAL TRADITION TO WRITING

This article examines the importance of the Russian language as a major cultural phenomenon that plays a key role in the spiritual and moral development of society. Particular attention is paid to the historical mission of Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavic alphabet, and their contribution to the development of culture and literature. The author also focuses on the problems of modern speech culture, such as the simplification of language, the disappearance of traditional and significant words in speech, as well as the low level of speech culture in the media. The work emphasizes the need to preserve and develop the Russian language as an important component of the national heritage, as well as the importance of pedagogical work in educating the culture of speech in young people.