The Courts of Europe

[Cavour]

With the establishment of the Slavic Institute in Kiev, the Hetman and his cultural advisor, Igor Raska, set in motion a plan to enhance Ukrainian culture and export Ukrainian music, dance, writing, and art to Europe and the world. They decided on the idea of having a grand tour across Europe led by a young and prominent composer, Josef Sarov. Sarov had distinguished himself in the concert halls in Kiev through the publication of several symphonies and trio sonatas, creating a mixture of the structured Baroque and the flowing Romantic eras of music into his own personal style.

 

In a late meeting between Hetman Malinovsky, Chancellor Raska, and Sarov, the three men contemplated the future of Ukrainian culture.

 

Together, the three men sat by a roaring fire, glasses of vodka in their hands, taking turns poking the burning logs with metal sticks. "We will sent petitions out," said Malinovsky finally, "Courts looking for music maestros, ballerina dancers, artists, sculptors, poets, and all other kinds of artists. You, Sarov," he laughed, "Will be like a traveling gypsy across Europe, showing what talents you have."

 

"If it helps further establish Ukraine, Hetman, I am glad to do so." Sarov nodded, "And I can't complain, traveling with the beautiful Elena Wasikowska, I have few complaints."

 

"A prima ballerina and a writer in her own right should be attractive to many courts in Europe and I bid you to travel as often as possible, Sarov," said Raska, "The courts can be extremely flaky in constant employment. And if employment comes from the Americas, Africa, or Asia, be sure to respond as well."

 

"Of course, Master Chancellor, I would be happy to see lands outside of Europe."

 

"Well then," Malinovsky said, raising his glass, "I look forward to seeing what courts answer our petitions for employment."

 

The three continued to drink well into the night, exchanging stories and hopes.

[Captain Enema]

From Landfall the resume of Sam Twain would be sent. Mr. Twain, a failed novelist, had spent years perfecting his signature blend of Landfallian Death Juice, a 150 proof whiskey distilled from the most finest of ingredients and depending upon how thirsty you are aged from five minutes up to 18 years. 

[Euphaia]

With Slavs making up a good 33 to 40 percent of our population, Hungary-Slovakia would be delighted to work together jointly with Ukraine in the Slavic Institute.

If our offer of cooperation is approved by our friends in Ukraine, we will delegate the task to our branches in Slovakia.

Edited September 1, 2014 by Euphaia

[JEDCJT]

"Russia looks forward to working together with the Ukraine and other Slavic nations through the Slavic Institute."

[Evangeline Anovilis]

"While our nation is not a Slavic one, Greater Romania welcomes Ruthenian and generally Slavic art to be presented in Bucharest, to foster better understanding between our people."

-Maria I de România

 

Naturally, any promotion of Slavdom would be kept to Bucharest and kept away from areas like the Bugeac, the Bucovina and Dobrogea, where minorities of actual Slavs lived. Though, apart from Bulgarians and Serbs, minority status was not really something afforded to them.