Slavic linguistics is the study of the languages belonging to the Slavic language family, which includes languages such as Russian, Polish, Czech, and Bulgarian. This field examines the structure, development, and relationships of these languages, focusing on their phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary. Researchers in Slavic linguistics also explore historical changes and dialectal variations within these languages. By analyzing linguistic features, they can trace the evolution of Slavic languages and their connections to other language families, contributing to our understanding of Indo-European languages as a whole.