In this timeline the US became the world's most modern industrial power built on a foundation of liberal laws, democracy and Capitalism. On the other side of the world Russia was to take the road of stiffling autocracy and failed revolutions.
The challenge is to start in 1860 before the American Civil War and during the reign of Alexander II, and completely reverse the fortunes and direction of these two countries, such that a century later Russia would become the preeminent Capitalist power and beacon of immigration from around the world, where as the US plays the role of OTL Soviet Union.
The challenge is to start in 1860 before the American Civil War and during the reign of Alexander II, and completely reverse the fortunes and direction of these two countries, such that a century later Russia would become the preeminent Capitalist power and beacon of immigration from around the world, where as the US plays the role of OTL Soviet Union.