Editing Old Permic script (section)

==History==
The script was introduced by a Russian missionary, [[Stephen of Perm]], in 1372. The name ''Abur'' is derived from the names of the first two characters: ''An'' and ''Bur''. The script derived from [[Cyrillic script|Cyrillic]] and [[Greek alphabet|Greek]], with [[Komi language|Komi]] "Rödvužpas" [[Tamga]]" signs, the latter being similar in the appearance to [[rune]]s or [[siglas poveiras]] because they were created by incisions rather than by usual writing. The inclusion of the latter aided the script to greater acceptance among the medieval Permic speakers of the time.

The script was in use until the 17th century, when it was superseded by the [[Cyrillic script]]. Abur was also used as cryptographic writing for the [[Russian language]].

April 26, which is the feast day of Stephen of Perm, is celebrated as Old Permic Alphabet Day.