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Soviet Republics (2030)
Also I'd figure a quick insight on the various Soviet republics IATL.
Russian SFSR (Росси́йская Сове́тская Федерати́вная Социалисти́ческая Респу́блика)
This is the big boy in the Soviet Union. Despite a greater emphasis on a 'union of Soviet Republics' rather than 'Russia domineering smaller Republics', Russia is still the first among equals, hosting the national capital and a majority of the national GDP. That said, inroads made by minority republics have shown some measure of change in Russia. After the celebration of the centennial of Lenin's revolution, General Secretary Jobs piloted a new program that has been carried by his successor, General Secretary Poklonskaya. This new policy emphasis a New Soviet Man strategy of forging a common Soviet identity across all Republics and expatriate organizations.
The RSFSR has vibrant expatriate communities, such as the massive American community in Stavropol, whose roots come from Steve Jobs' NeXT company founded over forty years ago. These efforts have raised questions on if these new "ethnic republics" should be granted an ASSR or full SSR.
Currently, the Supreme Soviet is debating the idea of turning the Jewish Autonomous Oblast into an ASSR or full-on SSR with the same rights and privileges as, say, Ukraine.
Lithuanian SSR + Livonian SSR
The Lithuanian and Livonian SSR are not voluntary members of the USSR. Both were forcibly re-annexed into the Soviet aegis in the early 21st century after coming dangerously close to embracing Europopulism. While Livonia is largely mollified having been given a large berth of autonomy, Lithuania is a burning hotbed of nationalistic fervor and rhetoric, despite efforts by the Communist Party and their allies in the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet to change attitudes and extend to Lithuania the same courtesy as the other Republics. Lithuania's resistance is a major sticking point in Soviet-European relations, as the Eurofeds insist that Lithuania is a sovereign member of the European Federation held under occupation by Russian forces. The USSR, and Vilnius, heavily disagree.
Ukrainian SSR
Leaps and bounds better off than OTL Ukraine currently is. While there is still a measure of strife between Russians and Ukrainians, peace is a permanent fact of the matter. Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine, and Ukraine serves as one of the Soviet Union's most bountiful breadbaskets and industrial heartlands.
Byelorussian SSR
Largely redundant these days, but still a thing. There are calls to join the RSFSR as an ASSR, but they have been largely suppressed by the Byelorussians as an effort to maintain a level of separation between the Moscow government and Minsk government. Byelorussia is largely emphasizing their roots to Lithuania and Ukraine to keep themselves from being 100% Russified, even if there is no formal policy on Moscow's level to embrace such things.
Moldova SSR
Moldova is Moldova. It's changed very little over the last 50 years, if for no other reason than for the general echoes of prosperity which have flourished at a lesser extent. Some want to integrate Moldova into Ukraine, some want to secede and join Romania, and some wish to keep the status quo. Moscow is very interested in the debate in the Supreme Soviet of Moldova as of right now.
Georgian SSR, Armenian SSR, Azerbaijani SSR
Perhaps at one time the most nationalistic of Soviet republics, the three Caucasian Soviet states have largely settled down into a state of relative prosperity. Armenia is the most prosperous of the three republics, as oil drilling in Baku has slowed, and Georgia continues to see demonstrations for labour reform, as the Communist Party of Georgia, who never forfeited their state monopoly, continues to dig their heels in. Many believe Moscow may intervene against Tblisi in the coming years, as things have gone on too far for too long.
Kazakh SSR
Probably the second-in-command to the USSR, a title often disputed by Ukraine. Kazakhstan plays home to the Soviet Union's space program, which has evolved to be a major unifying force between the USSR and her Western and Eastern allies. From Baikonur, new space armaments and space experiments launch every other week to further the progress of a Tripartite dominance of Earth's orbit and Mars. The first Soviet cosmonaut to walk on Mars was Kazakh, in 2028.
Tajik, Kirghiz, and Turkmenistan
The smaller Central Asian Soviet Republics have... prospered more so than OTL. They have served great importance to the Soviet Union during the Kargil War's aftermath, as Soviet forces from these three Republics made up the majority of landed forces in Afghanistan during the efforts to maintain peace. Since Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in the early 2000s, the three Republics have fallen into obscurity, with many proposing a singular unified Central Asian SSR to unify the common interests of all three, particularly where environmental efforts are concerned, as well as keeping peace between China and the USSR.
Russian SFSR (Росси́йская Сове́тская Федерати́вная Социалисти́ческая Респу́блика)
This is the big boy in the Soviet Union. Despite a greater emphasis on a 'union of Soviet Republics' rather than 'Russia domineering smaller Republics', Russia is still the first among equals, hosting the national capital and a majority of the national GDP. That said, inroads made by minority republics have shown some measure of change in Russia. After the celebration of the centennial of Lenin's revolution, General Secretary Jobs piloted a new program that has been carried by his successor, General Secretary Poklonskaya. This new policy emphasis a New Soviet Man strategy of forging a common Soviet identity across all Republics and expatriate organizations.
The RSFSR has vibrant expatriate communities, such as the massive American community in Stavropol, whose roots come from Steve Jobs' NeXT company founded over forty years ago. These efforts have raised questions on if these new "ethnic republics" should be granted an ASSR or full SSR.
Currently, the Supreme Soviet is debating the idea of turning the Jewish Autonomous Oblast into an ASSR or full-on SSR with the same rights and privileges as, say, Ukraine.
Lithuanian SSR + Livonian SSR
The Lithuanian and Livonian SSR are not voluntary members of the USSR. Both were forcibly re-annexed into the Soviet aegis in the early 21st century after coming dangerously close to embracing Europopulism. While Livonia is largely mollified having been given a large berth of autonomy, Lithuania is a burning hotbed of nationalistic fervor and rhetoric, despite efforts by the Communist Party and their allies in the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet to change attitudes and extend to Lithuania the same courtesy as the other Republics. Lithuania's resistance is a major sticking point in Soviet-European relations, as the Eurofeds insist that Lithuania is a sovereign member of the European Federation held under occupation by Russian forces. The USSR, and Vilnius, heavily disagree.
Ukrainian SSR
Leaps and bounds better off than OTL Ukraine currently is. While there is still a measure of strife between Russians and Ukrainians, peace is a permanent fact of the matter. Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine, and Ukraine serves as one of the Soviet Union's most bountiful breadbaskets and industrial heartlands.
Byelorussian SSR
Largely redundant these days, but still a thing. There are calls to join the RSFSR as an ASSR, but they have been largely suppressed by the Byelorussians as an effort to maintain a level of separation between the Moscow government and Minsk government. Byelorussia is largely emphasizing their roots to Lithuania and Ukraine to keep themselves from being 100% Russified, even if there is no formal policy on Moscow's level to embrace such things.
Moldova SSR
Moldova is Moldova. It's changed very little over the last 50 years, if for no other reason than for the general echoes of prosperity which have flourished at a lesser extent. Some want to integrate Moldova into Ukraine, some want to secede and join Romania, and some wish to keep the status quo. Moscow is very interested in the debate in the Supreme Soviet of Moldova as of right now.
Georgian SSR, Armenian SSR, Azerbaijani SSR
Perhaps at one time the most nationalistic of Soviet republics, the three Caucasian Soviet states have largely settled down into a state of relative prosperity. Armenia is the most prosperous of the three republics, as oil drilling in Baku has slowed, and Georgia continues to see demonstrations for labour reform, as the Communist Party of Georgia, who never forfeited their state monopoly, continues to dig their heels in. Many believe Moscow may intervene against Tblisi in the coming years, as things have gone on too far for too long.
Kazakh SSR
Probably the second-in-command to the USSR, a title often disputed by Ukraine. Kazakhstan plays home to the Soviet Union's space program, which has evolved to be a major unifying force between the USSR and her Western and Eastern allies. From Baikonur, new space armaments and space experiments launch every other week to further the progress of a Tripartite dominance of Earth's orbit and Mars. The first Soviet cosmonaut to walk on Mars was Kazakh, in 2028.
Tajik, Kirghiz, and Turkmenistan
The smaller Central Asian Soviet Republics have... prospered more so than OTL. They have served great importance to the Soviet Union during the Kargil War's aftermath, as Soviet forces from these three Republics made up the majority of landed forces in Afghanistan during the efforts to maintain peace. Since Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in the early 2000s, the three Republics have fallen into obscurity, with many proposing a singular unified Central Asian SSR to unify the common interests of all three, particularly where environmental efforts are concerned, as well as keeping peace between China and the USSR.
- Asami
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