Russia Resurgent - A TL
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I think that the Russian are currently involved in building the International Space Station, so probably not. But I will be interested to see if at some point Russia has reusable rockets, more Luna rovers and stuffs like that.
Iraq sounds like it’s going to be a fun party in this TL. And I don’t meant it in the good way. I’d imagined much bloodier than OTL.
As for Russian espionage in Middle-East, very dastardly. I’d imagine the Americans discovered where the arms comes from, they’re going to told off Russia on media with evidence and the Russian government in this TL will be feigning ignorance in response.
As for Russian espionage in Middle-East, very dastardly. I’d imagine the Americans discovered where the arms comes from, they’re going to told off Russia on media with evidence and the Russian government in this TL will be feigning ignorance in response.
Evolving Political Situation
Chapter 17: Evolving Political Situation
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The Diplomat: Boris Nemtsov declares split in party politics!
June 11th
Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov of the Russian Federation has announced that he and President Yavlinsky have reached a systematic deal in which Boris Nemtsov would be leaving the Yabloko Political Party. Instead Boris Nemtsov has left the party and formed a new party on his named the ‘United Russia’ Party or the URP. The United Russia Party’s official ideologies are:-
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The Diplomat: Boris Nemtsov declares split in party politics!
June 11th
Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov of the Russian Federation has announced that he and President Yavlinsky have reached a systematic deal in which Boris Nemtsov would be leaving the Yabloko Political Party. Instead Boris Nemtsov has left the party and formed a new party on his named the ‘United Russia’ Party or the URP. The United Russia Party’s official ideologies are:-
- Centrist Stance
- Monarchism
- Economic Liberalization
- Conservative Progressiveness
- Social Democracy
Prime Minister Nemtsov and President Yavlinsky both have announced that the Yabloko Party and the URP Party shall remain allies in the political arena; with the very main difference between the URP Party and the Yabloko Party being that Yabloko did not support monarchism as its official tenet.
Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov announcing the new party in a rally in Moscow.
President Yavlinsky reportedly was very unwilling to have monarchism as a tenet of the Yaboloko Party and stated that monarchism if the people wanted could be brought back, however he would not adopt it as a party policy. Apparently a small schism opened up in the party due to this between neo-royalists in Russia and the republicans. Boris Nemtsov thus split from the party and formed his own which supported his royalist movement. Other than this, the ideologies of Yabloko and United Russia remain more or less the same, and despite this schism, it seems the leader of both parties have managed to remain allies on the political arena of Russia. Both President Yavlinsky and Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov reiterated this fact when Boris Nemtsov began his new opening speech and when Yavlinsky delivered his congratulatory speech to the new party in the State Duma.
Nemtsov has apparently also approached Grand Duchess Maria Romanov about the possibility of her being the patron of the United Russia Party and becoming the official royalist claimant of the party. It is unclear to us in the public whether or not the Grand Duchess has taken up this offer presented to her. However it has been said that it is very likely that she will take this offer.
Her son, Tsesarevich George Mikhailovich has stated that her mother is deliberating the offer and will give her official statement at a later date after her decision was made up.
Nemtsov has stated that the official colors of the United Russian Party when it will stand for this year’s Russian Federal Legislative Elections shall be Purple; in adherence with his monarchist beliefs and monarchist ideology of the party. The new party is said to be very popular among the moderates of the Russian population.
United Russia logo.
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The Military Journal:
Russia unveils new carrier!
June 27th
The Russian Ministry of Defense has finally unveiled a new carrier that has begun construction in Sevastopol. Ever since the Defense Plan of 2001, the Russian government had been planning for a construction of 2 new aircraft carriers to replace the old and obsolete in many ways Admiral Kutznetsov. The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that after the construction of the two new aircraft carriers, the Admiral Kutznetsov shall be placed in reserve alongside the Baku, which is Russia’s reserve aircraft carrier which was decommissioned in 1996.
Initially the Russian plan called for the construction of two new aircraft carriers starting this year, however since then the Russian government has re-evaluated its economic situation and has released a statement stating that only one aircraft carrier would start construction this year. The second one is slated to begin construction in 2005. The new class name given to the new design of the Russian aircraft carrier is ‘Shtorm’ class Aircraft Carrier.
It’s first ship Shtorm is now being constructed in shipyards in Sevastopol. The Russian government has given clear message to it’s allies Ukraine and Yugoslavia stating that should either of the two nations want to have a light aircraft carrier at it’s disposal then the Russian shipyards would be ready to negotiate. The government in Yugoslavia currently is said to be negotiating with Russia over the construction of a Helicopter Carrier for the Royal Yugoslav Navy.
The classifications and general characteristics of the Shtorm Class Aircraft Carrier Type are:-
Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov announcing the new party in a rally in Moscow.
President Yavlinsky reportedly was very unwilling to have monarchism as a tenet of the Yaboloko Party and stated that monarchism if the people wanted could be brought back, however he would not adopt it as a party policy. Apparently a small schism opened up in the party due to this between neo-royalists in Russia and the republicans. Boris Nemtsov thus split from the party and formed his own which supported his royalist movement. Other than this, the ideologies of Yabloko and United Russia remain more or less the same, and despite this schism, it seems the leader of both parties have managed to remain allies on the political arena of Russia. Both President Yavlinsky and Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov reiterated this fact when Boris Nemtsov began his new opening speech and when Yavlinsky delivered his congratulatory speech to the new party in the State Duma.
Nemtsov has apparently also approached Grand Duchess Maria Romanov about the possibility of her being the patron of the United Russia Party and becoming the official royalist claimant of the party. It is unclear to us in the public whether or not the Grand Duchess has taken up this offer presented to her. However it has been said that it is very likely that she will take this offer.
Her son, Tsesarevich George Mikhailovich has stated that her mother is deliberating the offer and will give her official statement at a later date after her decision was made up.
Nemtsov has stated that the official colors of the United Russian Party when it will stand for this year’s Russian Federal Legislative Elections shall be Purple; in adherence with his monarchist beliefs and monarchist ideology of the party. The new party is said to be very popular among the moderates of the Russian population.
United Russia logo.
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The Military Journal:
Russia unveils new carrier!
June 27th
The Russian Ministry of Defense has finally unveiled a new carrier that has begun construction in Sevastopol. Ever since the Defense Plan of 2001, the Russian government had been planning for a construction of 2 new aircraft carriers to replace the old and obsolete in many ways Admiral Kutznetsov. The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that after the construction of the two new aircraft carriers, the Admiral Kutznetsov shall be placed in reserve alongside the Baku, which is Russia’s reserve aircraft carrier which was decommissioned in 1996.
Initially the Russian plan called for the construction of two new aircraft carriers starting this year, however since then the Russian government has re-evaluated its economic situation and has released a statement stating that only one aircraft carrier would start construction this year. The second one is slated to begin construction in 2005. The new class name given to the new design of the Russian aircraft carrier is ‘Shtorm’ class Aircraft Carrier.
It’s first ship Shtorm is now being constructed in shipyards in Sevastopol. The Russian government has given clear message to it’s allies Ukraine and Yugoslavia stating that should either of the two nations want to have a light aircraft carrier at it’s disposal then the Russian shipyards would be ready to negotiate. The government in Yugoslavia currently is said to be negotiating with Russia over the construction of a Helicopter Carrier for the Royal Yugoslav Navy.
The classifications and general characteristics of the Shtorm Class Aircraft Carrier Type are:-
- Type: Supercarrier
- Displacement: 92,000 tonnes
- Length: 330.1 m
- Beam: 40 m waterline
- Draught: 11 m
- Installed Power: RITM-200 Nuclear Reactor,
- Propulsion: 4 x propellers
- Speed: 25-30 knots.
- Sensors and Operating Systems: Multifunction phased array radar, electronic warfare system, communications suite
- Armament: 6 x AK630 AA guns, 8 x CADS-N-1-Kashtan CIWS, 12 x P-700 Antiship missiles, 24 x 8 cell 3K95 Kinzhal SAM VLS, RBU-12000 UDAV-1 ASW rocket launchers
- Aircraft Capacity: 80 in peacetime, 100 in wartime.
The Ministry of Defense has stated that the new aircraft carrier will be commissioned in 2010 or by latest 2012.
An Animated version of the Shtorm Class Supercarrier.
NATO has been eyeing up the recent military developments in Russia with slight unease. The Russian government has also stated that reserve carrier that they have, the Baku is up for sale and countries who would be interested in it could start negotiations over it. The Chinese government, Brazilian government and Thai Government all have expressed interest over the deal, and have stated that they would be willing to negotiate a purchase of the reserve aircraft carrier. For now, it is not known which country shall be able to purchase the reserve aircraft carrier.
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2003 Russian Federal Legislative Elections Results:-
Popular Votes:-
Yabloko: 31%
United Russia: 24%
Communist Party of Russia: 26%
National Center Party: 7%
Liberal Democratic Party: 7%
Russian State Duma:-
Yabloko (yellow): 155 seats
United Russia (purple): 120 seats
Communist Party of Russia (red): 130 seats
National Center Party of Russia (green): 35 seats
Liberal Democratic Party (blue): 35 seats
Independents (grey): 25 seats
Federal Assembly of Russia:-
Yabloko (yellow): 56 seats
United Russia (purple): 43 seats
Communist Party of Russia (red): 47 seats
National Center Party (green): 13 seats
Liberal Democratic Party (blue): 13 seats
Independents (grey): 8 seats
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The New York Times:
China purchases Russian Aircraft Carrier! Yugoslavia announces the purchase of a Helicopter Carrier!
August 12th, 2003
The Chinese government has recently issued a statement that the governments of Russia and China have negotiated a contract with one another regarding the Russian reserve carrier, the Baku. The Chinese government has offered to buy the Aircraft Carrier for $5 Billion Dollars. The Russian government and Chinese governments have both heralded this as the beginning of a new era of Russo-Chinese naval cooperation. The Baku has now be renamed to be the Haibao, or as it is known in Chinese, the Sea Lord. The Aircraft Carrier is going to be delivered to China by the end of the year. The Aircraft Carrier has already set sail from the Barents Sea, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian government’s statements.
The Baku, now renamed to be the Haibao.
The deal with the buying of the aircraft carrier also includes an extra deal of $2.5 Billion dollars, as China has bought 20 Su-33 warplanes, 8 MiG-29K warplanes, 4 Ka-31 ASW helicopters as well. The Chinese government has stated that they are willing to cooperate with Russia in naval matters in a more integrated matter. The Russian President Yavlinsky has announced that a naval exercise will be taking place next year with the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy in the Yellow Sea. The South Korean government has reportedly been invited to this naval exercise, however no official statement has been released by the South Korean Government.
In Yugoslavia, the government has announced that it has sealed a deal with the Russian government for the construction and completion of a helicopter carrier which will be built in Rostov. The Yugoslav government has issued the following statement:-
“For many years, the Yugoslav government neglected its naval portion of the armed forces. However this time, the purchase of a helicopter carrier from Russia will signal a new era for the Yugoslav navy and the maritime structure of the Yugoslav marine forces.”
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Georgian CSTO Referendum (august 29th, 2003)
Do you support the accession of the Georgian Republic into the Collective Security Treaty Organization in both military and economic matters? : 56%
Do you not support the accession? : 39%
Invalid Votes: 5%
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Mongolian CSTO Referendum (September 17th, 2003)
Do you support the accession of the Mongolian Republic into the Collective Security Treaty Organization in both military and economic matters? : 74%
Do you not support the accession? : 24%
Invalid Votes: 2%
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The Diplomat:
Georgia and Mongolia Join the CSTO; in both Military and Economic Sectors!
October 1st, 2003
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The Euro News:
The Iraq Insurgency Continues! Around 81 American Troops have been tabulated dead! Opposition Senators continue to heap the blame on President Bush!
October 20th, 2003.
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An Animated version of the Shtorm Class Supercarrier.
NATO has been eyeing up the recent military developments in Russia with slight unease. The Russian government has also stated that reserve carrier that they have, the Baku is up for sale and countries who would be interested in it could start negotiations over it. The Chinese government, Brazilian government and Thai Government all have expressed interest over the deal, and have stated that they would be willing to negotiate a purchase of the reserve aircraft carrier. For now, it is not known which country shall be able to purchase the reserve aircraft carrier.
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2003 Russian Federal Legislative Elections Results:-
Popular Votes:-
Yabloko: 31%
United Russia: 24%
Communist Party of Russia: 26%
National Center Party: 7%
Liberal Democratic Party: 7%
Russian State Duma:-
Yabloko (yellow): 155 seats
United Russia (purple): 120 seats
Communist Party of Russia (red): 130 seats
National Center Party of Russia (green): 35 seats
Liberal Democratic Party (blue): 35 seats
Independents (grey): 25 seats
Federal Assembly of Russia:-
Yabloko (yellow): 56 seats
United Russia (purple): 43 seats
Communist Party of Russia (red): 47 seats
National Center Party (green): 13 seats
Liberal Democratic Party (blue): 13 seats
Independents (grey): 8 seats
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The New York Times:
China purchases Russian Aircraft Carrier! Yugoslavia announces the purchase of a Helicopter Carrier!
August 12th, 2003
The Chinese government has recently issued a statement that the governments of Russia and China have negotiated a contract with one another regarding the Russian reserve carrier, the Baku. The Chinese government has offered to buy the Aircraft Carrier for $5 Billion Dollars. The Russian government and Chinese governments have both heralded this as the beginning of a new era of Russo-Chinese naval cooperation. The Baku has now be renamed to be the Haibao, or as it is known in Chinese, the Sea Lord. The Aircraft Carrier is going to be delivered to China by the end of the year. The Aircraft Carrier has already set sail from the Barents Sea, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian government’s statements.
The Baku, now renamed to be the Haibao.
The deal with the buying of the aircraft carrier also includes an extra deal of $2.5 Billion dollars, as China has bought 20 Su-33 warplanes, 8 MiG-29K warplanes, 4 Ka-31 ASW helicopters as well. The Chinese government has stated that they are willing to cooperate with Russia in naval matters in a more integrated matter. The Russian President Yavlinsky has announced that a naval exercise will be taking place next year with the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy in the Yellow Sea. The South Korean government has reportedly been invited to this naval exercise, however no official statement has been released by the South Korean Government.
In Yugoslavia, the government has announced that it has sealed a deal with the Russian government for the construction and completion of a helicopter carrier which will be built in Rostov. The Yugoslav government has issued the following statement:-
“For many years, the Yugoslav government neglected its naval portion of the armed forces. However this time, the purchase of a helicopter carrier from Russia will signal a new era for the Yugoslav navy and the maritime structure of the Yugoslav marine forces.”
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Georgian CSTO Referendum (august 29th, 2003)
Do you support the accession of the Georgian Republic into the Collective Security Treaty Organization in both military and economic matters? : 56%
Do you not support the accession? : 39%
Invalid Votes: 5%
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Mongolian CSTO Referendum (September 17th, 2003)
Do you support the accession of the Mongolian Republic into the Collective Security Treaty Organization in both military and economic matters? : 74%
Do you not support the accession? : 24%
Invalid Votes: 2%
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The Diplomat:
Georgia and Mongolia Join the CSTO; in both Military and Economic Sectors!
October 1st, 2003
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The Euro News:
The Iraq Insurgency Continues! Around 81 American Troops have been tabulated dead! Opposition Senators continue to heap the blame on President Bush!
October 20th, 2003.
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How ironic that Nemtsov forms United Russia, considering he was a major opponent of it IOTL before being assassinated.
What are the main ideological positions of these independents?
Partly yes, I did go for the soft yet hard approach, it fits post soviet russia.
I accept advises for TLs in PM if you want.
Great ch, but isn’t pauline law still exist, so wouldn’t some of Marie family, objected if she would be crown tsarina
All other claimants are Lutheran. So she's the closest for the time being eligible for the throne
Not for now, their construction of a supercarrier takes up the entirety of the remaining naval budget. After the Yugoslav helicopter carrier though there are some thoughts for it.