JEDCJT Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Tver Soviet proclaimed TVER - Workers in the city of Tver banded together to establish the Tver Soviet, or the "Tver Soviet of Workers and Soldier's Deputies" as it is officially known. "The time have now come for the working classes and soldiers' deputies to make their voice heard in Russia," Ilya Makarov, a close assocate of Ultranationalist leader Imran Markov, announced in the speech proclaiming the formation of the Tver Soviet. "No more will the vested interests of the elites in Moscow stamp upon these of the workers. The workers will rise up once again!" Thunderous applause and cheering from large crowds, many which were waving red flags, greeted his words. Tver's mayor Natalya Sernov, a well-known Ultranationalist, expressed her approval for the Tver Soviet, and authorized elections for the Soviet to be held "immediately." Accordingly, Tver's City Council was declared dissolved. Viceroy Georgy Korzin, however, expressed concern regarding the "new developments" in the city, given the disastrous history of Sovietism in Russia's long history. "In the early twentieth century, the concept of Soviet power was immensely popular among embittered workers and soldiers who were increasingly tired of war," Korzin stated in a speech. "The year 1917 provided such a golden opportunity for the workers to seize control of their destiny through the establishment of the Petrograd Soviet. Unfortunately, it did not take too long before the workers' powers were subverted and ultimately suppressed by the Bolsheviks. Soviet power was reduced to nothing more than a control mechanism used by the Bolsheviks to impose totalitarian rule over Russia. The last thing we need is to repeat the past, for it could potentially have disastrous consequences in the long run." Markov, for his part, condemned Korzin for his "fear-mongering rhetoric" deliberately designed to sow needless panic and distrust among the working population. "The concept of Soviet power, as we have now witnessed in Tver and anticipate with bated breath for other major cities, is a valid means for the empowerment of social groups, namely workers and soldiers, if utilized correctly. The fact that it was so grotesquely distorted by Lenin and his Bolshevik disciples to suit their self-serving purposes need not preclude its application in this new brave world in this century." "Korzin is severely mistaken in his assumption that any brand of Soviet power as pursued by the workers in Tver will exactly follow the distorted Bolshevik formula," Markov stated in a speech in Tver. "It shows his presumption and contempt in which he holds Soviet power and the working class in general, for such assumption is a cardinal insult to the workers' intelligence. Is the working class not capable of comprehending the ancient lessons of the past and applying it to the present and future in new ways to positively further their interests?" Korzin, he said, should be "crucified in the court of public opinion for such ignorance." Similar developments were reported in St. Petersburg, where Ultranationalist members, workers' representatives, and soldiers' deputies were working together to establish a Petrograd Soviet. The same went for Belgorod, Izhevsk, Penza, Perm, and Smolensk. Tver is an Ultranationalist stronghold, and has consistently elected public officials dedicated to Ultranationalist ideology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Anovilis Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Private to the Russian government "Romania hereby voices its concerns on the existence of Soviets within the Russian Empire and hopes that none of this will cause the downfall of the rightful Tsar and Autocrat yet again. Should it be required, Romania is fully willing to take care of any Russian anti-monarchist scum that seeks exile within our borders, in order to assist our Russian monarchist friends." -Maria I de România Confidential The Securitate Regale would be informed of the matter and would keep an even more vigilant eye on anti-monarchism within Romania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Private to the Russian government "Romania hereby voices its concerns on the existence of Soviets within the Russian Empire and hopes that none of this will cause the downfall of the rightful Tsar and Autocrat yet again. Should it be required, Romania is fully willing to take care of any Russian anti-monarchist scum that seeks exile within our borders, in order to assist our Russian monarchist friends." -Maria I de România Confidential The Securitate Regale would be informed of the matter and would keep an even more vigilant eye on anti-monarchism within Romania. Private to the Romanian Government: "The formation of the Tver Soviet is of great concern to us, and we will take appropriate steps to address the situation. Although anti-monarchist elements have not attempted to escape to Romania as of yet, we will take precautions to ensure they do not do so, and failing that, we will work with your Government to apprehend them and bring them to justice in the Tsardom. With that said, we thank you for your concern and offer of assistance. This will not be forgotten. Regards, Mikhail Ivanovich Romanov, Tsar and Autocrat of Russia" --- Kremlin leaders demand the dissolution of illegitimate Tver Soviet MOSCOW - In response to the proclamation of the Tver Soviet, the Kremlin denounced it as illegitimate, and ordered it to disband immediately. "The self-proclaimed 'Tver Soviet' has no legal basis to form, much less represent the people," Kremlin spokesperson Ivan Abayev said in a press statement today. "The authority the Soviet claims to exercise came from itself and nothing else. The factories, workplaces, and the military have no legal authority to form a government council in any form. The only legitimate way is to participate in City Council elections, as authorized by the Governor (in this case, Viceroy Georgy Korzin) and conducted by the Mayor in accordance to electoral laws." Abayev went on to state that Mayor Natalya Sernov overstepped her authority in dissolving Tver's elected City Council after the fact, instead of the other way around as it should be (and with good cause). "This exercise of power, in contravention of established law and the Charter, will not be allowed to stand," he said. "If Mayor Sernov does not rectify this immediately, appropriate disciplinary action will follow in due course," meaning dismissal from office. "I realize that this council [Tver Soviet] apparently received considerable public support," Premier Vladimir Putin said in a televised speech. "But as important public opinion is, it shouldn't subvert government authority and undermine the rule of law. Needless to say, this is not 1917. The so-called Tver Soviet is acting as if the Tsardom had collapsed. This is not the case, and will not be tolerated any further." Speaking on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Tver Soviet, and the working class, Ilya Makarov rejected the Kremlin's demands, saying that the establishment of the Soviet was perfectly in compliance with Russian law. "There is nothing in the books or the Charter that prohibits the formation of a government council representing the free People," he exclaimed to an assembled crowd of proleterian leaders in Tver's city square, clearly referring to Article 7 of the Charter, which mandated that oversectors and provinces "have a charter and legislature", with no mention of local government. "The fact the Kremlin demands the unilateral and unconditional dissolution of this Soviet after we have received the popular mandate shows, for the world to see, that it has no regards to the desires of the People! After all, were it not the People who took the initiative to form this national community in the aftermath of the Apocalypse?" Makarov severely condemned the Kremlin's hypocrisy, stating that the will of the People would not be overturned by some government proclamation or fiat. "I have stated this before, and I will state this again: no more will the vested interests of the elites in Moscow trample upon those of the workers," he shouted. "The People's Soviet of Tver was freely elected by the workers and soldier's deputies in a free election, and will continue to represent, defend, and safeguard the interests of the working people." Edited August 20, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights111 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The leaders in consumer automobile production, Baffin Motor Company, offers to sell there affordable citizens vehicles in Russia so long as Russian government pays the yearly fee of 1.2 Million USD(price lowered 80,000 a year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Bosporus straits closed to Russian military shipping for no reason, signs of Romanian irrationality? By Vyacheslav Vissarionvich Earlier this week, the Russian government was abruptly notified by the Government of Romania that the Bosporus straits were being closed to Russian military shipping for an "indefinite amount of time", and that any attempts by Russia to "still cross through" the Straits would invite Romanian retaliation. Concurrently, the number of Romanian troops garrisoned in the Crimea surged to a new high, which in turn prompted Stavka to increase its own troops in response. The burning question on everyone's lips is: why? It was with this question that the Foreign Ministry inquired the Romanian Government as to the reasons behind this unwarranted and provocative closure of the Straits. Bucharest's reply? Accusations of "anti-Romanian policy" with the intent of "subvert[ing] Romanian security", with no explanation given to further inquiries. To be frank, I am very baffled at what appears to be very irrational behavior on Romania's part. Romania all but accuses Russia of "operating on an anti-Romanian policy" with the intent of "subvert[ing] Romanian security" with no verifiable evidence, something which is a severe affront to Moscow, when it is Romania which has clearly demonstrated an anti-Russian policy, and one which have the potential to not only subvert Russian security but also destabilize the Black Sea region. And this happened not long after the recent meeting with Romania and Prussia concluded, where Tsar Mikhail met with Queen Maria I and Crown Princess Schëre von Hohenzollern to discuss matters pertaining to relations between Russia, Romania, and Prussia, and with the Eastern Bloc as a whole. It ended with something of a gentleman's agreement where Russia, Romania, and Prussia promised to respect vaguely-defined spheres of interests (basically something to the effect of 'you keep to the East, we keep to the West'). All this rested on Maria's word of promises, words which have proved to be worthless in this situation. The funny part is, she refused to sign a treaty with Russia, deeming it an unnecessary "waste of ink and time", which was a subtle hint of the disdain and contempt that she holds for Russia. She would not waste her breath, time, and ink to sign a simple treaty with Russia, yet she is willing to expend that much breath, time, and energy to order the closure of the Straits, mobilize naval ships to Constantinople to enforce the closure, and authorize a rapid military buildup in the Crimea? The discrepancy is very jarring. "One brings to paper what one cannot trust in word of mouth alone." Indeed, we cannot trust your word of mouth anymore, Maria. And speaking of meetings, is it not a coincidence that Romania's actions occurred not long after Russia entered into talks with Hungary-Slovakia and Belarus, which are Romania's allies in the Eastern Bloc. Could it be that Romania is attempting to penalize Russia for daring to talk with her allies, especially when she had not invited their leaders in the last meeting? Or does she assume for herself the right to undermine Russia's freedom to conduct diplomacy, or to speak for her allies? Or is it something else? I do not know the answer, but if true, this could have very serious and far-reaching implications. Not only have Romania's anti-Russian sentiments been revealed, but her untrustworthiness have been decisively proven and her irrationality exposed for the world to see. It also shows that her actions, ostensibly intended to intimidate Russia, will not achieve their goals. The closure of the Straits is aimed at Russian military vessels in the Black Sea, which is ultimately pointless since Russia's ships very rarely venture out of the Black Sea region. If she tries to extend it to commerce shipping, it would equally as futile, for Russia can simply increase its trade with its neighbors such as Persia, or shift trade to the northern regions, namely St. Petersburg and Putingrad, to make up for the loss of cross-straits trade, with little adverse effects on the Russian economy. This whole episode should serve as a cautionary note to nations when dealing with nations like Romania, especially when they're adjacent to the Black Sea. She may cut off your access at any time. Disclaimer: This opinions expressed in this article is the author's alone. They do not represent the views of the Moscow Times or the Russian Government, and it should not be construed as such. Edited August 29, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 :Diplomatic Cable: "As the Imperium does not support the recent blockade against Sverige, we are orchestrating a massive humanitarian aid package, and as Russia shares a border with Sverige, and the transsiberian railway is fortunately unable to be blockaded, we would like to request your assistance in transporting said goods to Sverige from Moscow onwards. The Imperium will pay market rate for the transport of all goods from Moscow to Sverige, and said goods can be checked by your security to ensure there will be no weaponry or any other material to be used for military purposes delivered." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Secure reply to the Imperium of Japan: "We would be glad to provide you assistance in the provision of humanitarian aid to Sverige. Our officials in the Ministries of Transportation and Emergency Management will work together with your officials to ensure the safe and smooth transportation of such goods through the Trans-Siberian Railway on Russian territory, and on railways connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg." Edited September 1, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 :Classified: as arranged, a convoy of trains began arriving from Seoul into Moscow 9 days later, containing Food, Oil, Natural Gas, and uniquely, a shipment of 2,000 1600cc Wankal engines, along with a single Mazda Furai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) St. Petersburg renamed PETROGRAD - In one of its first acts since its establishment, the Executive Committee of the Petrograd Soviet issued a special order renaming St. Petersburg to Petrograd ("city of Peter"). This name change, which received considerable support from the city's working classes, reflected not only the process of Russification that had been sweeping the city in recent years and the need to accurately reflect the city's name in the Soviet's title, but also a sense of nostalgia on behalf of the Soviet's leaders for the old, yet monumental, name that existed for a decade in the early twentieth century. From 1914 to 1924, the then-Russian capital was known as Petrograd and played host to several events that shook the world, such as the February Revolution and the October coup d'état that brought the Bolsheviks into power. The city was also the birthplace of the first Petrograd Soviet, which attempted to govern a rapidly-collapsing Russia midst a ruinous Great War. It remains to be seen whether the St. Petersburg Governorate and the Imperial City of St. Petersburg will modify their names in accordance to the Soviet directive. Edited September 2, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphaia Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Confidential to Moscow Prime Minister Beres is pleased to announce he will be visiting Moscow in 2-3 weeks (8-15 days real time) as one of the destinations during his current goodwill diplomatic tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Confidential to Moscow Prime Minister Beres is pleased to announce he will be visiting Moscow in 2-3 weeks (8-15 days real time) as one of the destinations during his current goodwill diplomatic tour. Classified reply to Budapest: The Diplomatic Corps of the Foreign Ministry will undertake preparations in the next several weeks for Prime Minister Beres' visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Imperial government recognizes Petrograd name change MOSCOW - In response to the Petrograd Soviet's decision to rename its namesake city, the Imperial Ruling Council issued a statement recognizing the name change and ordering the St. Petersburg Governorate and the Imperial City of St. Petersburg to modify their name to accommodate the Soviet decree. "This decision undertaken by the Petrograd Soviet to alter the city's name have received wide support from the city's inhabitants, and as long as it continues to appropriately reflect the people's interests and desires, we will support this," Firmus Piernov, deputy chairman of the Ruling Council, said in a press statement in Moscow. Petrograd is the third city in the Empire to have its name changed or modified in recent history. The Volga city of Tsaritsyn changed its name to Romanovgrad ("city of Romanov"), and the Baltic port of Kaliningrad changed its name to Putingrad ("city of Putin"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Name change proposition leads to city-wide protest MAKHACHKALA - A bill introduced by several prominent members of Dagestan's legislature to revert the Dagestani capital of Makhachkala to its original name of Petrovsk provoked protests and demonstrations in the city. Over 100,000 citizens converged in the city's central square to protest what they called the "Russification" of the city and by extension the province. "Makhachkala for Dagestan!" One protestor chanted. "Dagestan for Dagestanis, not Russians!" Another shouted, with disturbing implications behind such statement. One of the common threads linking the protests together were the fact that no referendum had ever been planned on the name change, and that the city's inhabitants were not consulted beforehand. Ali Musaev, distinguished professor of History at the University of Dagestan, urged Emir Said Amirov to "block this inflammatory proposition", saying that such a short-sighted and self-serving course of action "posed a very dangerous, if not foolish, implication not only for Dagestan and its people, but for Russia as a whole." Furthermore, he said, the proposition reeked of Moscow's interference in the province. Since it was incorporated into the Empire, Dagestan has been a restive province, with its people often at odds with Moscow. It is one of very few provinces, after Chechnya, Ingushetia, and Tatarstan, where Russians do not constitute a majority, or even a large minority; ethnic Russians comprise only three percent of the population. A low-level Islamist insurgency is active in parts of Dagestan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphaia Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Confidential to Moscow In the spirit of Detente, Hungary-Slovakia has transported the 6 mobile SAMs and 3 artlllery guns it had lent to Ukraine several month ago, out of Ukraine and back to our own capital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Confidential to Moscow In the spirit of Detente, Hungary-Slovakia has transported the 6 mobile SAMs and 3 artlllery guns it had lent to Ukraine several month ago, out of Ukraine and back to our own capital. Confidential reply to Budapest: "We thank Hungary-Slovakia for informing us of its actions." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) New Council of Ministers formed MOSCOW - At the invitation of Tsar Mikhail I, Ultranationalist leader and electoral winner Imran Markov formed a new Government, submitting to the Tsar a list of nominees for the Council of Ministers for his consideration. The list goes as follows: Deputy Premier: Vladimir Zakhaev Minister of Agriculture: Sergei Pavel Minister of Commerce: Georgy Litvinov Minister of Communications: Mara Isard Minister of Culture: Olesya Antonina Minister of Defense: Antonin Vlasov Minister of Economic Development: Natalya Sedova Minister of Education: Antonin Bronstein Minister of Emergency Management: Nadezhda Rykova Minister of Energy: Maxim Volgin Minister of Environment: Viktor Martov Minister of Finance: Boris Vorshevsky Minister of Foreign Affairs: Ivan Makarov Minister of Health: Aleksandr Gorbunov Minister of Immigration: Stepan Teodorovich Minister of Industry and Trade: Ivan Vissarion Minister of Infrastructure: Anatoly Nogin Minister of Internal Affairs: Armand Isard Minister of Internal Oversight: Vladimir Molotov Minister of Justice: Natasha Armand Minister of Labor: Ivan Stepanov Minister of Protectorate Affairs: Nikolai Milyutin Minister of Public Relations: Anya Amasova Minister of Regional Development: Tanya Avilova Minister of Religious Affairs: Maxim Puchkov Minister of Science and Technology: Dmitry Fyodorov Minister of Social Affairs: Vladimir Dolohov Minister of Sports: Mara Rulina Minister of Transportation: Alekandr Solgin After consideration, the Tsar rejected Markov's choices for the positions of Deputy Premier, as well as Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Public Relations. Thus, Deputy Premier Viktor Konovalov, Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, Foreign Minister Vladimir Lavrov, Justice Minister Natalya Romanova, and Public Relations Minister Tatiana Romanova will retain their positions under the Markov government. The rest, however, were accepted and sworn into office. Edited September 11, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Foreign bank branches outlawed in Russia MOSCOW - The Ultranationalist-controlled Parliament narrowly voted to pass a law that stopped short of nationalizing foreign-owned banks in Russia. The Act Regarding the Status of Foreign Banks in Russia, or the Subsidiary Banking Act for short, prohibits foreign banks from establishing branches in Russia, requiring them to conduct business through subsidiaries and representative offices. Moreover, the Act gave the Parliament a blank cheque to nationalize with compensation any foreign subsidiary banks that faces "substantial financial difficulties that impedes its ability to conduct effective business", or without compensation any subsidiaries that are found to be in violation of Russian banking law. Thanks in part to input from United Russia and other party deputies, the Act contains a clause that exempts banks from several nations from most of the Act's provisions. As such, Hungary-Slovak, Northlandic, Parthian, Swedish, and Zapadnayan banks are allowed to maintain branches in Russia as long as they continue to follow Russian banking regulations and laws. The rationale behind the Act is to provide Russian banks a competitive edge in the domestic banking industry, and to increase the accountability of banks to the government - as well to reduce the systemic risks foreign banks pose to the Russian banking system. "Branches of foreign banks do not fall within Russian jurisdiction, and as such are not subject to full scrutiny," the Office of the Premier said in a press statement. "They do not keep individual financial records, are not subject to prudential requirements, and are very difficult to keep in check. Thus, it is in our interest to even the playing field for banks, including the prevention of a foreign monopoly in our banking system." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 BREAKING NEWS! Defense Minister assassinated, investigation underway MOSCOW - Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, who has faithfully served the Russian states for years since its founding, was shot while leaving the Defense Ministry building. He was declared dead by emergency first respondents on the spot. The unidentified assassin was shot and killed in a firefight with the police shortly after the assassination, it was reported. An investigation will be conducted to determine the assassin's identity. Premier Imran Markov condemned in severe terms the "cowardly terrorist attack", expressed his condolences to the Defense Minister's family and relatives, and vowed to find and bring the perpetrators to justice. "This type of assault, which was not merely targeted toward an individual, but also toward the People and State, will not go unpunished as long as I am in charge." Markov said in a speech to crowds in front of the Kremlin. A week of national mourning was declared, in which all state and government flags will be flown at half-mast to honor Defense Minister Shoygu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 "The Imperium stands in solidarity with Russia in these trying times, terrorism has no place in a modern society." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 New Defense minister appointed MOSCOW - Premier Imran Markov nominated former general Anatoly Konstantin to the post of Defense Minister, which was accepted by Tsar Mikhail after deliberations in the Imperial Ruling Council. "I solemnly vow to continue on the grand work my predecessor began," Konstantin said in a press statement in Moscow. "Minister Shoygu's death will not go in vain, and there is no better way to honor him than to foster the Imperial Military as an competent fighting force, and to protect and defend the Empire from outside threats at all costs." Konstantin served as a four-star General in the Imperial Army prior to his resignation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Treaties with Sverige and Hungary-Slovakia ratified MOSCOW - The State Duma voted near unanimously to ratify the From Stockholm to Moscow treaty with the Kingdom of Sverige. The results went as follows: From Stockholm to Moscow Treaty Support/Oppose/Abstain: Ultranationalist Party (UNP): 475/12/3 United Muscovy (UNM): 320/1/2 Liberal-Democratic Party (LDP): 84/1/3 Social Democratic Party (SDP): 57/0/2 Russian Unity Party (RUP): 15/3/2 Total: 951/17/12 Afterwards, the State Duma also voted to ratify the Defense Agreement with Hungary-Slovakia by a comfortable majority. The results went as follows: Defense Agreement Support/Oppose/Abstain: Ultranationalist Party (UNP): 279/115/96 United Muscovy (UNM): 288/26/9 Liberal-Democratic Party (LDP): 68/13/7 Social Democratic Party (SDP): 48/7/4 Russian Unity Party (RUP): 10/7/3Total: 693/264/119 Edited October 2, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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