Kliment Voroshilov was the first leader of the West Russian Revolutionary Front, and remains one of the most controversial figures of West Russian history. Despite having earned fame with his defense of Tsaritsyn in the first Russian Civil War and the glories of the West Russian War with Germany, many of his detractors among historians claim him to have been one of the primary causes for severe loss of life in the short 'Winter War' (which both led to Finland gaining observer status in the Pakt and Adolf Hitler becoming convinced Russia would be easy pickings in the years to come), and being a
grossly incompetent field marshal during the first few months of the First Great Patriotic War.
In fact, despite his successes in the Warlord Period, many of his successes (reorganizing retreating armies, dealing with food shortages, protecting Arkhangelsk from german bombers) were actually Alexander Altunin's deeds. Mistakenly attributed to Voroshilov, and reinforcing the "Voroshilov myth" that remains to even this day (If finally reduced by historical records, memoirs from the triad that made up his subordinates, and testimonies to his rare moments of incompetence in the West Russian War.)
No matter if you believe that he was a godlike marshal, a man with just enough competence to get by, or a doddering fool surrounded by incredibly competent subordinates, all can agree that he was certainly one of the more important Russian warlords of the 1950s. His initiation of the WRW broke the German myth of invincibility, incited a cry to resistance, and would be remembered as the pinnacle of his career.
Granted, he
lost, but he managed to do what few in the 1950s could: Spit in Germany's eye.
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Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov, also known as Vladmir III, "Emperor of the West" to his followers, and "Bad Vlad" to his enemies and rivals was the Warlord of Vyatka. A reluctant ruler with a sense of duty to his people, or a spineless collaborator who sided with Germany for power are the two predominating outlooks of him amongst the crowds of historians, with many either portraying him as a terrifying despot or a benevolent autocrat.
What is known about him however, is that he was one of West Russia's principled statesmen, managing to peacefully bring the Order of Saint George into Vyatka's ranks (Though the Grandmaster was given several concessions and soon grew to dominate in control of the Church. Thankfully, he was loyal to the "most august Tsar"). He likewise managed to diplomatically converse with several other warlords, though many either wrote off his entreaties or agreed to non-aggression pacts with intent to break them later.
The one warlord he did not attempt to converse with or promise autonomy for however, was his 'nominal ally' Berezniki. A warlord who supported a fusion of Monarchism, Sovietism, and Fascism, this warlord was both an obstinate thorn in his side and claiming to be his ally.
They crumpled rather quickly in the brief conflict that ensued, and after consolidating power, Vladmir turned his eyes to the other growing warlords. Samara, Perm, and the WRRF would quickly become his rivals for dominance in West Russia, with another warlord later joining this batch of rivals and surprising several of the contenders: Komi.
But for now, Vyatka was at peace with their neighbors, if an uneasy one that could crumble at the drop of a hat. The Tsar knew this, and prepared.