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| United Socialist States of Velykyy; Factbook of the USSV | |
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| Velykyy | Oct 16 2012, 09:11 PM Post #1 |
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Basic Overview Full/Official Name: The United Socialist States of Velykyy Shortened Name: U.S.S.V. or Velykyy Demonym: Velykyyn Capital: Eristovgrad Population: 26,423,107 Currency: The Ruble Language(s): Zakhid is the Official Languages, however Navis is taught in all Velykyyn schools Government: Socialist Single-Party State Head of State/Government: Premier Alexei Zinchenko Ethnic Groups: 84% Zakhid, 3.4% Hythian, 1.2% Khalan, 10% Other Xian, 1.4% Other non-Xian Major Religion(s): State-Mandated Atheism Government The supreme governing body of the U.S.S.V. is the Council of People's Commissars, which consists of 17 individuals. Each of these people are, with the exception of the Premier and Secretary, head of one of the People's Commissariats, which are government bodies set up to deal with specific sections of the government. The 15 People's Commissariats (along with the name of the current Commissar) are as follows: -People's Commissariat for Agriculture of the USSV - Gniewko Janiszewski -People's Commissariat for Military Affairs of the USSV - Stanimir Zhukov -People's Commissariat for Naval Affairs of the USSV - Mstislava Zhukov -People's Commissariat for Trade and Industry of the USSV - Slava Homolka -People's Commissariat for Education of the USSV - Zbyhnev Borodin -People's Commissariat for Energy of the USSV - Ziemowit Erben -People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSV - Dragoslav Radenovic -People's Commissariat for Interior Affairs of the USSV - Ludomira Khaimov -People's Commissariat for Justice of the USSV - Ostromir Godzuik -People's Commissariat for Labour of the USSV - Radost Smirnoff -People's Commissariat for Posts and Telegraphs of the USSV* - Malkhazi Maisuradze -People's Commissariat for Transportation of the USSV - Snezana Nikolic -People's Commissariat for Finance - Jarmila Korbel -People's Commissariat for Social Welfare - Ivan Reznik -People's Commissariat for State Security - Tsetsegmaa Zinchenko The Commissars of the individual Commissariats, as well as the Premier, are elected by a popular vote by the people for life. However, the Socialist Party of Velykyy chooses all candidates for office. The Secretary is chosen by the Premier, without a vote of any kind. And, it should be noted, that the Party always chooses a single candidate for Premier, who is the Head of the Party themselves. The Premier himself has absolute control, and is able to veto or reverse any decisions made by the Council. Any individual, save the Premier himself, is able to be removed from office by a vote from the Council, or if ordered to step down from the position by the Premier. There exists a legislative body as well, known as the Supreme Soviet of Velykyy. It consists of 200 individuals, 50 representing each individual State. All of the Representatives are elected by the population, from candidates selected by the party, and who serve for a term of 6 years. Individuals serving on the Supreme Soviet are referred to as Supreme Sovietniks. The Council of People's Commissars also select one individual to serve as the Chairman and Secretary for the Supreme Soviet. In order for legislature to pass, there must be a majority of votes for it. However, a majority ruling by the Council of People's Commissars, or the decision of the Premier alone, can override any decision made by the Supreme Soviet. The governing of the individual states is, in essence, a miniature version of the national government. The supreme body is the Council of (States's Name)'s Commissars, which consists of the heads of the People's Commissariats in that state. These individuals are elected the same way that the People's Commissars themselves are, except they serve for a period of 5 years. A President and Secretary are also in the Council, serving a role similar to that of the Premier and Secretary of the Council of People's Commissars. However, they also only serve a 6-year term, and the President has nowhere near as much power over the state Council as the Premier, counting only as a single vote. Legislature-wise, the states have the Soviet of (State's Name), which acts as a smaller version of the Supreme Soviet. There are only 50 individuals, all of whom are elected by the people and serve a 5-year term. These members are known as Sovietniks. The Chairman and Secretaries of these Soviets are elected by the Soviet itself. As with the national government, a majority vote by the Council can overturn the decisions of the Soviet. As mentioned earlier, Velykyy is a Single-Party state, with that single party being the Socialist Party of Velykyy. Almost all Velykyyn citizens are members of the Party, as membership is a requirement for many important things, such as voting, welfare, employment with the government, the right to trial (not necessarily a fair trial), etc. And since there are no private enterprises, almost all jobs in the nation are considered to be government employment. As for welfare, it is available only to those who are unemployed. It also only lasts for a total of 6 months, and it will be revoked if records show that the individual has not been attempting to find employment. *Whilst the names of most Commissariats are self-explanatory, it should be noted that the People's Commisariat for Posts and Telegraphs of the USSV has a rather outdated name, and in fact deals with mail, phone services, television/radio broadcasts, and the like. Edited by Velykyy, Apr 30 2013, 04:38 AM.
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| Velykyy | Oct 16 2012, 10:18 PM Post #2 |
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Military Overview The Velykyyn military plays a major role in the operation of the nation, even in times of peace. It is divided into three separate branches, the Red Army, the Red Fleet (Navy), and Red Air Fleet (Air Force). The largest, and most important, of the three is the Red Army, this is because Velykyy lacks an actual police force. Instead, active soldiers of the Red Army serve the role of law enforcers. The highest military ranking is that of the Generalissimus of the USSV, a rank which is always held by the Velykyy's Premier, meaning he has the ability to fully command the military any way he sees fit. Also, the vast majority of the Velykyyn military is formed of conscripts. All Velykyyn citizens are required to join a branch of the military between the ages of 18 and 21. The length of this mandatory service is 28 months for combat forces and 36 months for service positions. After this term is up, they may continue serving with the military, else they are put into reserve, to be called upon to serve at any point in time. The Red Army The USSV's Red Army (Чырвоная Армія) was technically founded in early 1910, however their roots go back to the Red Guard militias utilized by the Socialist Party during the War of Revolution. Soldiers of the Red Army are, in fact, still referred to as Krasnohvardiejec, or Red Guard. The typical Red Guard receives 10-20 weeks of training, 10 weeks of basic training and 10 weeks of more specialized training. The basic Red Army combat uniform is a white greatcoat, a white helmet, white combat boots, and white mittens (designed with the pointer finger free, so they are able to fire their weapons). The equipment of the Red Guard emphasizes simplicity and reliability. Their main firearm, the ŠV-106 assault rifle, is a fairly cheap automatic weapon, with fair rate of fire and accuracy, but is known as one of the most reliable weapons in the world. As for armour, the Red Guard generally receive a kevlar vest to wear underneath their coats. A major function of the Red Army is as the Military Police (Vajennaja Palicyja). Velykyy does not have an actual police force, and so a number of Red Guard as assigned to serve as the police force for the nation. The uniform and equipment of them usually do not vary from that of other soldiers, however, they do wear a white ushanka in place of a helmet. The Spiecnaz are the special forces unit of the Red Army. Not much is known about them to the outside world, as a large portion of information about them is kept top-secret. However, they are the most elite units in the Velykyyn military, with training that takes several years, and has an particularly high failure rate. They also utilize equipment much more advanced than that of your basic Red Guard, as befitting their status as elites. The Krepasc Regiment of Eristovgrad, charged with protecting the Krepasc itself are a group of Spiecnaz. The Red Fleet The Red Fleet (Чырвонага Флота) is probably the smallest of Velykyy's military branches. Being so far north, and with its only coast being predominantly rocky and mountainous, there are few places for naval bases. As a result, the Red Fleet is generally considered the weakest part of the Velykyyn military. It is composed predominantly of submarines, with most of their surface vessels being amphibious warfare ships, to land Red Fleet Marines on enemy beaches, and to support them if necessary. Most of the Velykyyn submarines are diesel-electric powered, utilizing a diesel engine to charge electric batteries which power the vessel. Interestingly, they utilize amphibious assault submarines, essentially a submersible that carries marines into battle. Training for roles within the Red Fleet also takes slightly longer than that for the Red Guard of the Red Army. This is due to the technical expertise necessary for those who crew the ships and submarines themselves, as well as the training necessary for the marines to effectively carry out an amphibious landing. The equipment for the marines differs slightly from that of the Red Guards, most noticeably, they do not wear the greatcoats or carry the same weapons. Their main weapon is the ŠV-106-PK, a shortened, submachine-gun version of the weapon. Red Air Fleet Velykyy's Red Air Fleet (Чырвоны Паветраны флот) is more important than the Red Fleet, but not as major as the Red Army. They do, however, work fairly closely with the Red Fleet, utilizing the Fleets few aircraft carriers. Their training is, on average, the longest of in the Velykyyn military, due to the demands of being able to safely pilot an aircraft. However, their paratrooper units generally receive the same amount of training as the marines. The Red Air Fleet is also usually considered one of the more technologically advanced branches of the Velykyyn military, utilizing an assortment of fighter jets, bomber aircraft, scout craft, and helicopters. It is not uncommon for them to fly training missions over Velykyy, and most citizens aren't worried if a jet or helicopter comes roaring over their cities. In terms of equipment, the paratroopers of the red Air Fleet generally have a uniform similar to that of the Marines, meaning they lack the greatcoat, but carry weapons more similar to that of a Red Guard. Military Ranks The Military ranks of the Red Army and Red Air Fleet, with those of the Red Fleet in parentheses. -Generalissimus of the United Socialist States of Velyyky -Marshall of the Red Army/Red Air Fleet (Admiral of the Red Fleet) -General of the Army/Air Fleet (Admiral of the Fleet) -General Polkovnik (Admiral) -Lieutenant General (Vice Admiral) -Major General (Counter Admiral) -Polkovnik (First Captain) -Podpolkovnik (Second Captain) -Major (Third Captain) -Captain (Captain Lieutenant) -Senior Lieutenant -Lieutenant -Junior Lieutenant -Senior Praporshchik (Senior Midshipman) -Praporshchik (Midshipman) -Starshina (Chief Ship Starshina) -Senior Sergeant (Chief Starshina) -Sergeant (First Starshina) -Junior Sergeant (Second Starshina) -Efreitor (Senior Matrose) -Soldier (Matrose) WMDs The nation of Velykyy is, at the current moment in time, not in possession of any form of nuclear armament, and has stated that it has no intention of acquiring them. As for other forms of WMDs, Velykyy maintains an arsenal of chemical and biological weaponry they claim is only for use in "dire situations." Edited by Velykyy, Jan 9 2013, 12:33 PM.
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| Velykyy | Oct 17 2012, 04:58 AM Post #3 |
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History 40,000 BCE - 125 BCE The earliest evidence of human habitation in Velykyy is from approximately 40,000 years ago. For most of its history, Velykyy has been dominated by nomadic peoples. The earliest records are incomplete and which date from around 400 BCE, and are from a civilization known as the Hythians. From what could be told, the Hythians included numerous groups who spoke a similar language, and had a similar religion and culture. The term included both nomadic and sedentary peoples, who seemed to have a rather interesting relationship with each other. The nomadic tribes were primarily raiders, and their targets included both other nomads and permanent settlements. From what records tell, it would seem that agreements between the two groups, where the sedentary Hythians would give tribute to the nomads in return for not raiding them, as well as protecting them from other raiders. 125 BCE - 300 CE The dominance of the Hythians continued on for several hundred years, until an exodus from the East around 125 BCE brought several waves of tribes into their territory. While the Hythians fought the invaders, they were eventually defeated, with the sedentary tribes all but destroyed, with only a few cities remaining. The new groups included several ethnic groups, but the most important of them was a tribe known as the Khalan. They were heavily warlike, even more-so than the other raiders that now inhabited Velykyy. Around 200 BCE they began a campaign of conquest and domination under the rule of a Khagan known as Julkai. Julkai was a master tactician and was able to conquer even the Hythian city-states that remained, and had grown quite powerful. Utilizing the wealth of these cities, he was able to form an even larger army, eventually conquering a fairly large swathe of land eastwards, back towards the land of his ancestors. The Khalan Khaganate was an fairly powerful state whilst Julkai still lived. However, upon his death around 50 years later, the empire was split between East and West. The which included modern-day Velykyy, was renamed the Hythain Empire, as its ruler was the son of Julkai and one of his Hythian wives. The Eastern half was ruled by a full-blooded Khalan, and continued the name of the Khalan Khaganate. 300 CE - 1000 CE However, the Khalan Khaganate itself would fall apart, being reduced to a collection of warlords upon its rulers death around 300 CE. However, the Hythian Khaganate would continue on and prosper for another several hundred years, occasionally expanding eastward, only to be beaten back by the warlords occupying the region. Then, in the year 1000, a group from the west entered into the scene. They were a group known as the Zakhids, whom it is believed are the descendants of a group of Githan that migrated eastwards an unknown period of time earlier. They swiftly conquered the western half of the Hythian Khaganate, and only stopped as the Hythians offered them a large annual tribute. This moment is the first time the state of Velykyy proper existed, the Zakhid state being referred to as Zakhid Velykyy. 1000 CE - 1287 CE Zakhid Velykyy, a feudalistic kingdom, grew in strength and power, while that of the Hythians waned. The Zakhids began to demand even greater amounts of tribute, attacking and pillaging if their demands were not met. Little by little the Hythians became subservient to the Zakhid state until, in 1234 Tsar Volodymyr III claimed dominion over Hythian lands, invading and conquering them rather easily. His rule, however, was not particularly bad, and this move may have in fact benefited all involved, as the new state, now renamed to merely Velykyy, grew prosperous. However, that would end during the reign of Tsar Volodymyr IV, Volodymyr III's grandson, which began in 1287. 1287 CE - 1313 CE Volodymyr IV became known as Volodymyr the Butcher, as his practices were incredibly biased towards those of Zakhid descent. He instituted laws that made those of non-Zakhid blood little more than slaves, even more so than the Zakhid serfs, and killed any nobles of non-Zakhid lineage, replacing them with Zakhids. There were many bloody revolts during his rule, all of which were dealt with harshly. This period in time was also when refugees began fleeing southwards, becoming the ancestors of modern day Ruthenians. He died naturally of what most historians consider a heart attack in 1313, where his 18 year old son Borislav II ascended to the throne. 1313 CE - 1632 CE Despite the fact that may thought it impossible, Borislav's rule was even bloodier than his father. He was constantly executing or banishing nobles and other members of his court, believing them to be plotting against him. He had a firm belief that the nobility had poisoned his father, and wished him dead as well. He cared not for the racist ideals of his father, but oppressed all people equally. He was harsh to do with any violations of his laws, death being the punishment for even the most minor of offenses. His subjects and retainers lived in constant fear, especially as he began to grow insane as he neared the end of his life. He would have people executed for no reason, and even had his two sons and wives killed for reasons he refused to divulge. However, this did inadvertently lead to the exist of Ruthenia, as its founder, Vladek Verksonov, travelled southwards during this time. Borislav himself was eventually murdered by the nobles of his court, poisoned as he believed his father to have been. This was in 1369, and afterwards Velykyy broke down into several smaller states, due to wars of succession, as Borislav had had his only heirs killed. These nations often-times warred with each other, but never did they gain anything significant. 1632 CE - 1644 CE Velykyy existed in this fractured state until Viktor the Great became Duke of Viyna, the southernmost of the competing realms, in 1632. Through shrewd diplomacy, as well as diplomatic marriages and claims of bloodline combined with technicalities of succession, Viktor was able to unite the southwestern fourth of the nations with very little actual warfare by 1644. However, the others were wary of his ambition, and attempts to take control of them peacefully failed. So Viktor readied his armies for war, preparing to reunify Velykyy by force. 1644 CE - 1653 CE However, his invasion never came, as it became unnecessary. This was because from the East, the descendants of the Khalan were invading. A horde of nomadic cavalryman poured into the easternmost factions, easily conquering a great number of cities and razing them to the ground. And in this, Viktor saw his chance. He arranged a meeting with the Khalan Khaganate in 1648, were it was decided that Viktor's armies would march on the other Velykyyn nations from the west, posing as relief, only to crush their armies in one decisive blow. The deal was struck, and both began making preparations, but what the Khalan Khagan did not realize, was that Viktor had no intention of keeping his bargain. Instead, when the time came, and the Velykyyn armies not under Viktor's command were facing the Khalan forces, those who they expected to reinforce them actually did so. The Khalan soldiers, having expected Viktor's great armies as an ally were quickly broken, shattered and forced to flee. After that, Viktor lead a campaign of stunning victories against the divided and weak Khalan forces, being hailed as a hero. After this, the remaining Velykyyn nobles not under his rule swore loyalty to him. IN truth, they had no choice, as if they had gone against Viktor the Great, war hero and saviour of Velykyy, their people would have been up in arms. And so the Velykyyn Empire was officially formed in 1653 when Viktor had himself crown Tsar. 1653 CE - 1804 CE This ushered in a new age of peace and prosperity for the Velykyyn people. Arts and learning flourished, and the Empire grew wealthy from trade. It was truly the first real "Golden Age" to be had in Velykyy. It was during this time that feudalism was abolished, due to rising wealth, and the power of the nobility and royalty was curtailed. In 1721 the first Parliament of Velyyky was founded, being the first legislature of elected officials in Velykyyn history. This Golden Age continued onward, and is generally considered to have ended in 1804, with the advent of the Velykyyn Industrial Revolution. 1804 CE - 1842 CE The Industrial Revolution, while at first was believed to have been the greatest moment in Velykyyn history with no ill effects, proved the downfall of the Golden Age. With the growth of technology, the Velykyyn cities underwent great urbanization, population growth exploded, child labour grew, living conditions for the poor fell, etc. Working conditions were horrific, as there were no government regulations for these new industries, and poverty grew, while those in power grew richer. The Parliament itself grew corrupt, those in office tending to care more for themselves than those who they were elected to protect. 1842 CE - 1907 CE In 1842 the first Worker's Union was founded, and they demanded an increase in wages, as well as working conditions. After this, unions began springing up across Velykyy, however, an obscure archaic law was used to ban unions. Those found to be working with them were sentenced to a harsh prison sentence, and the first glimmer of hope for the working class was extinguished. However, the socialist doctrine began to increase in prevalence among the working class, who clung to this for hope for a better future. While those found to hold socialist sympathies were imprisoned or executed, the movement never died, and it came to a head in 1907. It was in that year that Iosef Eristov, the founder and leader of the Socialist Party of Velykyy, started the December Revolution. 1907 CE Eristov, born to the middle-class of Velykyy had converted to Socialism after the execution of his brother, and had spent many years abroad in other countries, before returning to his native Velykyy and founding the Socialist Party. While membership was illegal by the laws of Velykyy at the time, its numbers swelled, numerous workers and those of the higher classes who supported them joining. The December Revolution itself took place on December 17, 1907. It capitalized on the earlier January Revolution, which had focused around the major city of Viktorsburg. The power of the monarchy had, by this time, been failing, due to several issues over succession and a series of ineffectual, decadent Tsars. The military was, as a result, rather weakened during this period, and whilst able to put down the January Revolution, it was just barely. The December Revolution itself started in Viktorsburg, but quickly spread, the lower classes rebelling against the monarchy under the leadership of the Socialist Party, members of which began to be known as the Cyrvosin, short for Cyrvony Sini, meaning "Red Blue." This referenced the colour that represented Velykyy, blue, and the colour chosen by Socialists to represent themselves, red. 1907 CE - 1927 CE During the December Revolution, the Cyrvosin forces were able to force the military to surrender and Tsar Ivan IX to abdicate his throne. What followed was a period of civil war, known as the War of Revolution, which lasted until 1909. It was primarily between the supporters of the fallen monarchy and other anti-socialist forces and the Red Guard militia of the Socialist Party. Eventually all opposition to the Cyrvosins were destroyed, and what followed was a period of reconstruction and reorganization of the government which continued on to about 1927. Several ideas for the government were put forward, and some were attempted. However, in 1926 that form of government that would prove to be the basis for the modern state was put into effect, and the name the United Socialist States of Velykyy was officially designated as the nations proper name. Edited by Velykyy, Nov 7 2012, 02:15 AM.
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| Velykyy | Oct 25 2012, 05:30 AM Post #4 |
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Geography and Climate Weather Velykyy's temperature are cold all year round, only rising above freezing during the warmer summer months. It's especially pronounced in the North, as the extreme latitudes combined with the extreme altitudes of the Dyatlov Mountains result in temperatures that never drop below 0 degrees Celsius. Precipitation-wise, the mountains in the north get a fair amount of snow all-year round, whilst the flat land below them tend to receive little in the winter, but a good amount during the summer. The temperatures in the taiga are actually lower on average than the more northward tundra. Terrain There are three distinct regions of terrain within Velykyy, the Dyatlov mountains in the north, the tundra that composes the vast majority of the land below that, and the small subarctic taiga below that. The mountains are tall, imposing, and perpetually frozen. Below that are the freezing, flat tundras. They are completely devoid of any trees, and other plant growth is almost totally nonexistent, being predominantly moss and lichen. The ground is cold and hard with frost during the long winter, however, in summer the temperature rises enough that the upper layer of frost melts, covering the ground in marshes, lakes, bogs and streams. Even farther south is the taiga. It is also large and flat, however, there are some forests of pine, and grasses and other plants grow. There is also a fair amount of small bodies of water here as well. As for major features of the terrain, really only two exist. One is the imposing Dyatlov Mountains, and the other is the rather extensive Minsk River. The river itself begins all the way in the Cypretaian Sea, with the Mink merely representing it's northernmost extensions into Velykyy. It has long been important to the nation, due to the terrain, transportation has always been difficult, and the river was one of the few ways to transport good easily, at least when it wasn't frozen over. As a result, three of the largest cities in Velykyy, Eristovgrad, Orsha, and Polotsk, are all built along it. Edited by Velykyy, Oct 29 2012, 02:23 AM.
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| Velykyy | Oct 29 2012, 02:58 AM Post #5 |
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People Main Ethnic Groups Within Velykyy, there are three main ethnic groups, the Zakhids, Hythians, and Khalans. The Zakhid make up the majority of Velykyyns, with Hythians the next most common, and Khalans having the least of these primary ethnic groups. Despite the differences, there are no legal discriminations based upon race, and this is in fact outlawed by the government, who see the unity of the Velykyyn as a goal of utmost importance. Zakhids These people are those who are descended from Hesperians who traveled to Xia at an unknown point in the past. They are also known to have descended from the Githan people, having split from them and migrated eastward at an unknown point in people. As mentioned before, they are the most common, with approximately 126 million within the country. They are usually tall, with dark hair and eyes. However, blonde hair and lighter coloured eyes are not unheard of. Hythians These are the descendants of the first recorded civilization within Velykyy, something in which many are proud of. It is believed that they originated somewhere on the Eastern coast of the large inland sea in Northern Xia before travelling northwards. Hythians make up 3.4% of Velykyyns, meaning there are approximately 5 million of them in the country. Compared to the others living in the nation, Hythians have darker skin, and practically never have light hair or eyes, to the point that even brown hair is rare. It is worth noting that Malkhazi Maisuradze, the People's Commissar for Posts and Telegraphs of the USSV is of Hythian descent. Khalans Those whose ancestors invaded and ended the original dominance of the Hythian civilization, the Khalans are strange race when compared to the others. They have features more akin to some of the southern Xian races, such as narrow eyes and short stature. For this reason, it is believed they migrated northwards from there, before founding the Khaganate that dominated the Hythians. Of the three main races, the Khalans are the least numerous, numbering only about 2 million. They generally have black or brown hair, and brown or hazel eyes. Tsetsegmaa Zinchenko, the People's Commissar for State Security and the Premier's wife is half-Khalan, with her Zakhid ancestry showing only in her blue eyes and blonde hair. Edited by Velykyy, Oct 29 2012, 03:01 AM.
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| Velykyy | Nov 7 2012, 05:55 AM Post #6 |
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Landmarks While Velykyy isn't well known for its landmarks, and the climate would deter many from visiting, there indeed still some somewhat famous landmarks in the nation. The Krepasc The Krepasc is the seat of the Council of People's Commissars, and as such is one of the most important sites in Velykyy. The site has been inhabited since before 400 BC, occupying an important position along the Minsk River, though it has changed hands and names several times throughout history. The Krepasc itself was constructed in 1113, and growing larger and more fortified over the years. It was also utilized by Viktor the Great as his palace once he moved his capital to Eristovgrad (Then known as Smolevichi). The Krepasc is actually not a single structure, but rather a compound consisting of several buildings aurrounded by a roguhly triangular wall. There are a total of seven major structures and several more minor ones; the Terem Palace, the Grand Krepasc Palace, the State Krepasc Palace, the Krepasc Arsenal, the Krepasc Armoury, the Grand Bell Tower, and the Krepasc Museum (formerly Grand Cathedral of the Saviour). The Terem Palace was the personal home of the Velykyyn Tsars up until the War of Revolution overthrew the Velykyyn monarchy. It is currently the personal home of Premier Alexei Zinchenko and his family, and as such is not open to the public. It is four stories tall, and the exterior is rather well adorned and decorated with brick tracery and coloured tiles, as well as being painted red, yellow, and orange. The Grand Krepasc Palace is the largest building in the Krepasc, itself consisting of one large structure and several minor ones. The main building has several large halls and numerous rooms, and is the place in which many government functions happen. The Council of People's Commissars usually meet in Ekaterina Hall, Iosef Hall is generally used for state and diplomatic receptions as well as official ceremonies. While Volodymyr Hall is where international treaties are signed. And finally, Aleksandr Hall is used for the meeting of the Supreme Soviet of Velykyy. Despite its government importance, it is open to the public and guided tours of the building are available. The State Krepasc Palace, or Krepasc Palace of Congresses, is a building originally created for meeting of the Congress of the Socialist Party of Velykyy. However, it is now utilized for most mass state events. This does not just include government meetings, but also for performances by the state-run theater, dance, and bands. The Krepasc Armoury and Arsenal are both structures utilized by the Velykyyn military, and are off limit to the public. The Arsenal is the main military command center of the nation, as well as being home to the Krepasc Regiment, the elite troops that guard the Krepasc. The Armoury on the other hand is, true to its name, an armoury for the storage of arms and munition for the velykyyn military. The Grand Bell Tower and Krepasc Museum are both open to the public, as well as being important historical structures. The Bell Tower was built in 1234 to commemorate the conquest of the Hythian Khaganate by Volofymyr III. For a long period of time it was the tallest structure in Velykyy, at 270 fee tall. It has a total of 22 bells, and is rung on special occasions. The tower itself is connected to the Krepasc Museum, which was known as the Grand Cathedral of the Saviour until all religious symbols and items inside were destroyed in 1909, and it was converted into a museum. The museum itself contains a large amount of historical items and a wealth of information about the past of the nation. Besides these main buildings, there are also the numerous other buildings, many of them small museums or historical sites. There is also the Krepasc Wall itself that surrounds the complex, as well as the twenty Krepasc Towers spaced throughout the wall. Statuja Liudzi The Statuja Liudzi, which is loosely translated to the "Statue of the People," is probably the most iconic structure in Velykyy. Located on the hard stone mountain in the north of Polotsk, the statue itself is 283 feet tall at its highest point, and depicts a man and woman, the man dressed in overalls holding up a hammer, and the woman in a plain dress holding a sickle in her hand. It is built of prestressed concrete and steel wire, with the pedestal it stands on being built of marble. The statue was commissioned by the Velykyyn government in 1928, to commemorate and honour the proletariat of not just Velykyy, but the world as a whole. The man represents those who work in the factories, and the woman represent the people who farm the land. Edited by Velykyy, Nov 8 2012, 12:11 AM.
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| Velykyy | Dec 22 2012, 01:37 AM Post #7 |
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Energy The majority of power in Velykyy is produced by coal burning power plants. There is also, however, a sizable minority produced by wind turbines in the North, as well as hydroelectric dams on the Minsk River. Economy The Velykyyn economy is based nearly entirely upon the state's reserves of mineral wealth, and associated manufacturing industries. The Dyatlov mountains of the north are rich in metal ores as well as coal, and Velykyyn industries take full advantage of this fact. As such, Velykyy's main exports are metal, ore, and manufactured goods. It's main exports, on the other hand, are predominantly agricultural in nature, as Velykyy itself has an incredibly small farming industries. Transportation In Velykyy, roads are much less common than in most developed nations. While the southern fringe has roads connecting all of its settlements, the vast majority of the state has much less. This is due to the difficulty of road construction in the central and northern regions. The tundra is frozen for most of the year, and melts in the summer, forming bogs and swamps. As such, the construction of roads require the draining the ground underneath during the short summer months, so only the major settlements are connected. And in the Dyatlov mountains, the rough terrain and cold weather prevent extensive road construction. So air and water travel are used significantly. Boat travel along the Minsk river is common for those settlements which sit alongside it. And small aircraft are commonly used for travel to smaller landlocked settlements. The result being that most towns have at least a small landing strip and/or airpad nearby. Edited by Velykyy, Jan 9 2013, 01:53 PM.
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