The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

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THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA

Table of Content

Article One - General Information on The United Soviet States of Central Ruska
Article Two - Government of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska
Article Three - Constitution of the United Soviet States of Central Ruska
Article Four - Economy of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska
Article Five - Geography of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

Article Six - Armed Forces of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

Article Seven - Equipment Used by The Armed Forces of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

General Information on The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

The nation's history spans back as far as the 3rd and 8th centuries, with Slavic tribes emerging as a recognisable group in Europa. The medieval state of Central Rus arose in the 9th century. In 981 it adopted Orthodox Christianity from the Byzantine Empire, beginning the combination of Byzantine and Slavic cultures that defined the Central Ruska culture. Central Rus' ultimately disintegrated into a number of small and unorganised that quickly became overrun by the Mongol invasion. In the 13th century, The Grand Duchy of Chernyshevka gradually reunified the surrounding principalities. By the 18th Century, the nation had experienced its golden age of expansion, forming the boundaries that are known today.

The United Soviet States of Central Ruska had its roots in the Ruskan Revolution of 1918, which overthrew the Ruskan Empire. A majority faction of the Social Democratic Labour party, led by Venyamin Markovic, then led a second Revolution which overthrew the provisional government and established the United Socialist States of Central Ruska (which was then renamed The United Soviet States of Central Ruska just 12 months later), beginning a civil war between the pro-revolution reds, and the anti-revolution whites. In 1922, the communist were Victorious, forming the basis for the USSCR. Following Markovic's death in 1925, Gregori Zolnerowich came to power. Zolnerowich initiated a centrally planned economy which lead to a rapid industrialisation and collectivisation which later lead to the rapid growth of the nation in the late 1930s. However, Zolnerowich also established political paranoia that lead to the Great Purge (also known as the Great Terror) that occurred from 1934 to 1940 sent hundreds of thousands to correctional labour camps or even executions.

Following Zolnerowich's death in 1953, a period of moderate social and economic liberalisation (Known as 'De-Zolnerowichsation'). In 1955, the United Soviet States of Central Ruska, along with several other socialist countries formed the Atovatski pact. Central Ruska then went on to initiate a significant technological achievements for the nation. This period lasted for 30 years, leading up to the more politically turbulent 1980s. Most of the troubles came to a head in February 1986, during which, several prominent members of Central Committee staged a violent coup d'etat, later known as the February Constitutional Crisis (or less commonly known, February Coup) ousting the aging and weakened Kiriyenko government in favour of a stronger, more militaristic counter to the growing influence from ANMO. By March 1986, Sergei Nikolaev had been appointed the position of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Central Ruska.

During the chaotic crisis, Aragon, broke away from the nation, forming its own independent government. The newly established Republic of Aragon was quickly and brutally cracked down upon, starting in June 1986, and lasting over three years. The First Aragon Campaign was a disaster for the Nikolaev administration, with severe damage coming from an already weakened military and economy from the years of a relaxed approach from the Kiriyenko government. When the campaign finally came to a close in summer of 1987, the humiliated Nikolaev administration turned its attention further out west, to re-establish their sphere of influence over the decaying Europan allies.

Additional Information on The United Soviet States of Central Ruska

Official Language: Ruskan (Russian) is the official language throughout the nation
Other Languages: English (68%), Polish (17%), Belkan (9%), Other (6%)
Demonym: Central Ruskan, Ruskan
Area: 5,843,708 mi² _{(15,135,135 km2)}
Population: 154,742,860
Population Density: 27.01 mi² _{(10.42 km²)}
Major Cities: Chernyshevka _(19,554,400), Nikolo-Pestrovka _(11,590,900), Artyukovskaya _(7,131,300), Novoskakovskoye _(4,968,000)
Life Expectancy: 79.9 Years Men, 80.8 Years Female
Ethnic Groups: Ruskan; 94%, Polskan; 5.6%, Other; 0.4%
Religions: State Atheism
Currency: Ruskan Soviet Ruble (₽)
Major Holidays: Revolution Day (November 15th), Armed Forces Day (May 1st)
Date Format: DD/MM/YYYY
Internet TLD: .cr
National Animal: Grey Wolf
Drives on: Left

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GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA

Within the United Soviet States of Central Ruska, there are three power hierarchies: the Legislative branch is represented by the Supreme Soviet of Central Ruska, the government is represented by the Premier of Central Ruska and the Council of Ministers, and the Communist Party of Central Ruska, which is the only legal party and is the ultimate policy maker.

Communist Party of Central Ruska

The Communist Party of Central Ruska (Коммунистическая партия Центральной Руска, tr. Kommunisticheskaya partiya Tsentral'noy Ruska, КпЦР) often abbreviated in English to just CPCR, is the founding and ruling political party within Central Ruska. The CPCR is the sole governing party of the State, since the first constitution in 1918 gave the party a full monopoly over the political system. The party was founded in 1910 by Venyamin Markovic. Along with revolutionaries, Markovic was able to seize power in the aftermath of the November Revolution of 1918. To this date, the Communist Party of Central Ruska has only been disbanded once, during the 1986 coup d'état. It was quickly restructured and reformed after the change of government.

Founded around the ideas of democratic centralism, a principle conceived by Venyamin Markovic in 1910, which entails democratic and open discussion of policy issues. The highest body within the CPCR is the Party Congress, which meets every five years. When the Party Congress is not in session, the Central Committee becomes the highest body. This is because the Central Committee met twice a year, and that most day to day duties and responsibilities were granted to the Politburo and the Secretariat. The party leader was the head of government and held the office of either General Secretary, Premier or Head of State, or some of the three office simultaneously - Never all three at the same time. The party leader was the de facto chairman of the CPCR Politburo and the chief executive of the USSCR.

The CPCR, according to its party stature closely follows Markovicism, an ideology based on the writings and ideas of Venyamin Markovic, which was later formalised by Gregori Zolnerowich a year after Markovic’s death. By following this ideology, the party pursued state socialism, in which, all industries were nationalised and a planned economy was brought into action. Before central planning was adopted in 1927, Markovic pursued and implemented a mixed economy, commonly referred to as the New Economic Plan. After Markovic’s death in 1925, Zolnerowich began to introduce a centrally planned economy. During the winter of 1985, under the leadership of Alexander Kiriyenko, rapid steps were taken to realign the markets and transform them into a market economy. As talks reopened with the west, disillusioned members of the CPCR, called for the removal of Alexander Kiriyenko.

As 1985 came to a close, the CPCR was falling into a chaotic state and with the turn of the year would take a disastrous turn. In February 1986, five members of the Central Committee, known as ‘The Red Five’, denounced the Kiriyenko administration and attempted a military coup d'état. Known as the February Constitutional Crisis, starting a three week long crisis, that resulted in the disbanding of the CPCR whilst widespread civil unrest, and later martial law enveloped the country. By March, an uneasy peace had been established, with most of the Kiriyenko administration removed from power, and Kiriyenko himself, placed under arrest for crimes against the state. Then Minister of Internal affairs,Sergei Nikolaev was elected by the CPCR as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Central Ruska.

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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA
Adopted on January 1, 1965

After the great November Revolution, a great project undertaken by worker and peasant alike, under the united banner of the Communist Party lead by Markovic, overthrew the capitalist rule, breaking down the powers of oppression, established the rule of the worker, and created the Soviet state, a new type of state. Humanity thereby began the epoch-making turn from capitalism to socialism. After achieving victory in the civil War, and repulsing foreign imperialist intervention, the Central Ruskan government carried through far-reaching social and economic transformations, to put an end to exploitation of man by man. Social ownership of the means of production, and genuine democracy for the working masses were established, for the first time in the history of mankind, a socialist state was created.

The strength of socialism has been demonstrated by the immortal feat of the Ruskan people and their Armed Forces throughout the decades, consolidating the influence and international standing of the State, creating ample opportunity for the growth of the forces of socialism, national liberation, and peace throughout the world. The continued efforts of the working people of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska have ensured the rapid, all-round development of both state and people, and the constant improvement of the socialist system. For within the USSCR, a developed socialist society has been built and the creative forces of the new system and the advantages of the socialist way of life are becoming ever more present.

It is a society in which the powerful productive forces, and the forward progressive science and culture has been created, guiding all live under the glorious banner of communism to live in a better world. It is a society of mature socialist social relations, in which, draw together all classes and social strata of the nation, regardless of nationality into a new community of people, the Soviet people. The supreme goal of the state is the building of a classless society, in which there will be a public, communist self-government. The aims of which are to raise the people’s living and cultural standards, safeguard the country’s interests, and further consolidate the development of international cooperation and peace.

I. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND POLICIES

Chapter 1: The political system

Article 1. The United Soviet States of Central Rusak is a socialist state of the people, expressing the wills and interest of the workers and peasants.

Article 2. All power within the state belongs to the people.
The people exercise state power though People’s Deputies, which will be the foundation of the USSCR.

Article 3. The State is organised and functions on the principle of democratic centralism, namely the elective-ness of all bodies of state authority from the lowest to the highest, there accountability to the people, and the obligation of the lower bodies to observe the decisions of the higher ones. Democratic centralism combines central leadership with local initiative and creative activity and with the responsibility of each body and official for the work entrusted to them.

Article 4. The state and all its bodies functions on the basis of socialist law, to ensure the maintenance of law and order, safeguarding the interests of society and the rights of its citizens.

Article 5. Major matters shall be submitted to a nationwide discussion and put to a popular vote.

Article 6. The leading and guiding forces is that of the political system, the Communist Party of Central Ruska. The CPCR exists for, and serves the people.

Chapter 2: The economic system

Article 7. The foundation of the economic system of the USSCR is socialist ownership of the means of production, collective farm-and-cooperative property.

Article 8. State property, is the principal form of socialist property.

Article 9. The property of collective farms and cooperative organisations comprises the means of production.

Article 10. Earned income forms the basis of personal property. Articles include, but are not limited to everyday use, personal consumption and convenience, small-holdings, a house, and earned savings. The state must ensure the right to inherit.

Article 11. The source of the growth of social wealth and the wellbeing of the people, is the labour that is free from exploitation.

Article 12.The supreme goal of social protection under socialism is the fullest possible satisfaction of the people.

Article 13. The economy of the USSCR is an integral part of a complex economic doctrine comprising all the elements of social production and distribution.

Article 14. In the interest of present and future generations, the necessary steps are to be taken in the USSCR to protect and make responsible use of the land and its mineral and water resources. The supreme goal is to preserve the purity of air, water and to ensure the reproduction of natural wealth and to improve the human environment.

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ECONOMY OF THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA

1993 Estimated GDP - ₱7,015,542,415,959.15▲ 2.51%
1993 Estimated GDP Per Capita - ₱45,336.77 ▼0.17%
1993 Estimated Unemployment - 2,639,358▼ 1.22%
Exchange rate - 1 SRD = 14.58021 RSR

The entire economy of the United Soviet States of Central Ruska is heavily guided by the State Economic Planning committee (Государственный Экономический комитет по планированию) or GEKP which was established in the late 1926. The basis of the economy revolves around a command economy, a heavily centralised economic planning doctrine. This helped transform the economy of the entire country, taking it from an agrarian society to a major industrial power.

Through the first four economic plans gave way to impressive growth rates. With the country quickly modernising, pushing through decades worth of stagnation that had helped lead to the collapse of the Imperial Ruskan Empire. The rapidly changing economy however was not perfect. During the 1930s, several years of intensive and devastating famines during the reign of Gregori Zolnerowich. Often known to historians today as a “calculated genocide”, millions perished across the nation, including vast numbers of people who ojected to collectivisation.

The economy continued to slowly grow during the 1940s and into the new decade. After the death of Zolnerowich, and the social and economic liberalisation during the early 1950s. Which helped bolster the economy, leading to a massive technological revolution for the nation, which lead to a greater quality of life for the average citizen. It also helped introduce the world to Ruskan technological advancements, including the first man in space.

However, the economic bubble would burst yet again. A relaxed Kiriyenko government would pave ways for a disastrous collapse of the Ruskan market during a period of attempted westernisation, which would lead to the 1986 February Constitutional Crisis. The three week coup d'état heavily weakened the economy of the nation, a wound that wouldn't heal until 1993.

Whilst working around this core system, the USSCR often employs a five-year plan for the development of the national economy. Currently, the USSCR is undergoing Fourteenth economic plan. Not all plans take the allotted five years, some are finished earlier, some delayed, and some fail altogether. A notable failure would be the Thirteenth economic plan, that began in July 1981. This plan would ultimately fail due to a faltering economy, and the 1986 February Constitutional Crisis.

Current On-going Project(s):
The current on-going project is the Fourteenth economic plan, brought into action in January 1991. This is the first Five year plan since the 1986 February Constitutional Crisis. Due to heightened tensions since the start of the decade, this economic plan is being aimed toward the military sector. Military budgets are expected to climb across all areas, as well as an increase in military spending in the Atovatski Pact.

Natural Resources

Crude Oil:

Drilling for oil began in the mid-1800s within the southern oblasts of the Ruskan Empire. The first successful well was discovered in Kamerapol in 1848. By 1854, full-scale drilling had begun. Imperial authorities originally began selling off sections of lands to private investors from around the globe. When civil war broke out in 1918, the rich Kamerapol oilfields fell into the hands of the Imperial government, which remained a stronghold until their defeat in 1922. The aftermath of the war led to the ousting of all private entities, including the foreign held oil production, which was now to be nationalised.

Early exploration of these wells was limited through the 1930s, leading to a minor peak in production in 1942. However with growing demand, production is being pushed higher and higher, reaching a second peak in 1968.

Natural Gas:

The United Soviet States of Central Ruska is the world's largest producer and exporter of natural gas. Most Yuropean have traded, or are currently heating and powering homes with Ruskan natural gas. Except for those observing the current embargo on exports due to heightened tensions on the continent.

With a growth in domestic demand, efforts to access Ruskan natural gas reserves have doubled, with drilling efforts extending into the Ruskan Far East. The largest field, the Feliks Field supplies over 63% of the natural gas demands. Early probing has begun on the Baltic coastline after the recent discovery of several smaller natural gas reserves.

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GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA

Geography

Central Ruska is the world’s largest country in total landmass, stretching from Eastern Europa to Northern Ajia. Due to its vast size, Ruska enjoys a great diversity in topography, climate, and vegetation. From the fertile steppes in the west, to the mountainous coniferous forest in the west. Roughly two-thirds of Ruska’s coastline is bounded by seawater, with nearly all its northern coast well within the Arctic Circle. Due to its location, most of the country’s ports are locked in ice for most of the year. With the exception of the port of Mikhaylovskoye, which receives a slightly warmer current due to effects from the Gulf Stream.

The geography of Central Ruska has always been the traditionally historic divide of the nation. Five climates dominate the Ruskan country: Tundra, Taiga, Steppe, Arid, and Mountain. Two mountain ranges divide the nation. In the west, the Uraz mountains divide the country between Eruopa and Ajia. And in the east, the Sibeki mountains spread from the borders with Kannex, and spread north through the region.

The northern coastline of the nation is largely covered by tundra. A near endless span of treeless, marshy plains dominates this region. The long harsh winters, and lack of sunshine throughout the year have left the region barren. With only a few bushes and mosses growing on the permafrost. A fraction of the population lives in these areas, despite the known quantities of oil and gas fields. Taiga is the most expansive natural area, stretching from the western borders to the Remus ocean. This region experiences a much milder climate, with warm wet summers. However this area still experiences harsh winters. Taiga zones are covered in dense spruce and fir forests, alternating with pine forests, shrubs and meadows. Taiga zones often have widespread fur-bearing animals, such as moose, brown bears, wolves, muskrats and many more.

As Taiga zones enter warmer climates vegetation changes to more temperate broadleaf forests, wide open meadows and winding rivers. This then leads towards the Ruskan Steppe, largely seen on the western side of the nation. Having long been called the typical Ruskan landscape, its wide bands of treeless, grassy plains extend across the southwestern part of the nation. The Steppes of Central Ruska offer the most favourable conditions for settlement, with moderate temperatures and normally adequate levels of sunshine and moisture. However, the steppes are highly susceptible to unpredictable levels of precipitation.

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ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED SOVIET STATES OF CENTRAL RUSKA

1993 Active Personnel - 8,787,691 ▲4.68%
1993 Reserve Personnel - 15,167,089 ▼1.87%
1993 Total Personnel - 23,954,780 ▲1.15%
1993 Total Military Budget - ₱595,157,617.80 ▲ 5.19%

The Ruskan Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of the United Soviet States of Central Ruska, and the Soviet Armed Forces are the armed forces of The United Soviet States of Central Ruska. The forces have been traditionally divided into five main categories: the Ground Forces, the Air Forces, The Navy, the Strategic Missile Forces, and the National Defence Forces.

The origins of the Ruskan Armed forces can be traced back to its creation in 1714 by Alexandrov the Great. The formation of the then Imperial Ruskan Army came during a time of great social and technological upheaval during the reign of Alexandrov the Great. Fighting the costly Great Western War against multiple western neighbours in a struggle for dominance over eastern Europa. Alexandrov the Great sent large numbers of men to the west, learning the new western way of fighting wars.

By the time of his death in 1732, Alexandrov the Great had cemented the Ruskan military prowess over eastern Eruopa, holding a firm grasp over the region until the empire’s downfall in 1918. The Imperial Army was largely disbanded, forming the much smaller Provisional Army, which mainly fought against the Red Guard during the Ruskan Revolution of 1918, and then later during the Ruskan Civil war. After the collapse of the Provisional White Government, the Red Guard was reformed into the Socialist Armed Forces, Which 12 months later was then renamed to the current Soviet Armed Forces.

Ruskan Armed Forces

1993 Active Personnel - 3,695,535
1993 Reserve Personnel - 2,920,075
1993 Total Personnel - 6,615,610

The official formation of the Ruskan military can be traced back to 1714. Before that, the fledgling empire relied heavily on professional musketeer corp known as Nayemnik (Наемник). While upholding a good record of an effective firing force during the 16th and 18th centuries, the force had become highly unreliable during the rise of Alexandrov the Great. The Nayemnik ultimately came to an end with the Chernyshevka uprising of 1693.

The Nayemnik was then officially disbanded. Official investigations ordered by Alexandrov the Great lead to the execution of 3,130 Nayemnik of the Chernyshevka regiments, with hundreds of others whipped, branded with iron. The remaining Nayemnik regiments from outside Chernyshevka, and who did not participate in the uprising were disbanded. After the disbanding, Imperial Ruska was in a military crisis. Already heavily relying on the Nayemnik, with forces bostered from peasant forces, the Ruskan military leadership looked westward for answers.

In June 1697, conscription was introduced. Following heavy western influence, Alexandrov the Great copied military hierarchies from several western empires, altering the Imperial Ruskan Forces into their new regimental formation. Men conscripted into the army were called “recruits”, hence the system name of “recruit obligations”. This naming convention was not altered until voluntary recruitment appeared in the late 19th century. Conscription of peasants and townspeople was based on a quota system. With each settlement providing a set number based on population. Early conscription quotas stated that any male from the ages of 16 to 35. The terms of service changed dramatically over the next two centuries. In the 18th century, it was a lifelong service. However by 1798 it had dropped to 15 years plus five years in the reserve.

Conscription laws continued to be relaxed right into the 20th century, with the current standing being 2 years (3 years for naval and border guards). This was last amended with the 1951 Law on Universal Military Service.

Imperial Ruskan military prowess continued into the 19th century, until the catastrophic failures of the Kalamian War. Despite holding their own against numerous Surdran and Verusean attacks. However, the fight in Kalamian was decisively lost during the year-long siege of Kamerpol. The defeat marked a turning point in Ruskan presence in the area, diminishing influence across Eastern Europa. Historians today mark this as the beginning of the early revolutionary ideas, as well as a growing sense of nationalism across the continent.

The next time the Imperial armies would see action, would be on home soil. In March 1906, spurred on by growing social reform and a weakened government, revolutionary sentiment began to grow. On the morning of March 14th, 1906, protesters gathered outside the Imperial Winter Palace in Nikolo-Pestrovka. No violence was recorded originating from the crowds, many sung religious hymns. However, at 11:41am, soldiers of the Preobrazovsky Imperial Guard regiment attempted to disperse the growing march, firing numerous warning shots. One of these warning shots struck a child, who had climbed into a tree to watch the march.

The panicked crowd pushed back away from the firing line, unintentionally trampling several other marchers. Warning shots from the Izmailhensky regiment further agitated the crowds, who began hurling rocks at the Imperial Guard, in the chaos, more shots were fired. What would later be known as Bloody Wednesday, would be hailed as the beginning of the 1906 revolution.

The revolution would stretch on for two years, and would see the military torn apart from the inside out. Numerous mutanies would see entire regiments change sides, with the most famous being the mutiny of the Nikolo-Pestrovka naval guard, including the Ruskan battleship Kazakov. Ultimately, the revolution failed, however it hadn’t gone unnoticed. Massive government and social reform followed, including the creation of the State Duma. Venyamin Markovic later said that the 1905 Revolution was the “Grand dress rehearsal” and that “the 1918 revolution would not have succeeded without the sacrifices of 1905”. Stability would only last just a decade more. The 1918 November Revolution would be the official final end to the Imperial Ruskan Forces. Collapsing along with the Imperial rule of Yakimov II. Following the implementation of the Provisional Government (1918-1922), the armed forces were scaled back, and renamed. For the next vital years, the force was known as the White Guard. Not much can be said about the White Guard, it upheld what remained of Imperial Ruska until the Ruskan Civil war at which point it was once more divided. When Venyamin Markovic pushed for a further revolution, armed fighting broke out on the streets of Chernyshevka. The military once again split between the Provisional White Guard, and the socialist Red Guard.

After 4 years of brutal fighting, the socialist victory was inevitable. White Guard forces had been largely pushed outside of the major cities, occupying towns and villages still hoping for the return of Yakimov II. Yakimov II was executed on June 9th, 1921. When news reached the White Guard, many had lost the cause for which they fought. Many regiments mutanied, returning to their lives after years of fighting. On May 1st, 1922, the socialists claimed victory, ending any hope in the return of tsardom.

Over the course of the next 60 years, the Soviet Armed Forces continued to expand in size. Spurred on by an arms race against ANMO nations in the late 1950s and growing resentment for the west, the socalist eastern bloc officially adopted and ratified the Atovatski Treaty Organization (ATO), or more commonly known as the Atovatski Pact. The collective defence treaty was signed in Atovatski on May 1st, 1955.

The Atovatski Pact further strengthened the military forces of Central Ruska, allowing deployment on a grander scale.

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