Cyrillic Support Fonts

Cyrillic script is used by over 250 million people across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Serbia, and other nations. Finding quality fonts with proper Cyrillic support is essential for reaching these markets.

Why Cyrillic Support Matters

Quality Cyrillic fonts go beyond basic character coverage. They include proper localized forms for Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian variants, ensuring text appears natural to native readers.

Coverage Levels

• Basic Cyrillic: Russian character set (66 characters)
• Extended Cyrillic: Ukrainian, Bulgarian additions
• Full Cyrillic: Serbian, Macedonian, historical characters
• Localized forms: Proper glyphs for each language variant

Languages Supported

Fonts with good Cyrillic support typically cover:

• Russian (most common)
• Ukrainian (unique letters like і, ї, є, ґ)
• Bulgarian (distinct letterforms)
• Serbian (includes Latin transliteration)
• Belarusian, Kazakh, Mongolian, and more

Quality Indicators

Look for these signs of quality Cyrillic design:

• Native designer involvement or consultation
• Distinct Bulgarian letterforms when needed
• Proper italic forms (not just slanted)
• Matching weight distribution across all characters
• OpenType localized forms feature (locl)

Best Use Cases

Cyrillic-supporting fonts are essential for:

• Multilingual websites targeting CIS countries
• International branding projects
• Translation and localization workflows
• Academic publishing in Slavic studies
• Government and institutional communications