ok...got it done
POD is in the period between the Russian-Japanese War of 1905 and WW1.
Russia industrialises slightly more ITTL, and so is more able to defeat Germany once WW1 roles around.
At the peace treaty, they try to push for gaining constantinople, but the western allies say no.
when the Tsar dies in the 1930s, his son takes the throne.
presses Russias claim to Constantinople, and demands that the Turks hand it over to him. trusting the western allies to be a powerfull backing force, they say no.
Germany, Britian, Turkey, Yugoslavia, France, vs Russia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria
Second Crimean War ensures, blah, blah, blah,
Germany disovlves, as do Yugoslavia and Turkey to some extent.
Russia wins, Britian and France not as beaten but tire of a war that doesnt effect them directly.
the map after the war. am sorta tired right now, but will answer questions...later
EDIT: Yes, the tsarists may not reform the letters as the Soviets did, but i couldnt find a good curvy Cyric like font.