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Russian Empire
Tsar Nikolai I died in early 1854, leaving his country in a war with Britain and France, and in the hands of his son Alexander II. With the help of Austria, Russia won the conflict, expanded its territory, gained new allies in the Balkans, remained loyal friends with Austria, and installed a puppet government in Ottoman Empire. Constantinople, later renamed Tsar(i)grad was theirs. And Russia never sold Alaska.

Alexander II became very popular for his victory. Something he used to reform the country. Even though they won, Alexander saw the flaws in Russia’s old ways, and sought ways to improve the nation. Influenced by liberal thinkers, Alexander made reforms to military, economic and social systems. Military was modernized, and economy liberalized. But biggest change came from his social reforms. He emancipated the serfs, and gave them a relative freedom to do what they wish with their lives. This angered the nobles, but Alexander was too popular with the people to oust, or to slow him down. Alexander, however, was not too extreme, still making sure nobility had certain special rights. By the end of his life, he changed life in Russia greatly. While still not a constitutional monarchy, Russia was on its way to constitutionalism. Alexander II, or Alexander the Liberator, died in his sleep, a national hero.

His 5th son Sergei I, succeeded him, and he finished the reforms his father started. Russia became a constitutional monarchy (with the tsar still holding a lot of power), and it industrialized fast. Rule of Sergei I was rather peaceful, and was focused on finishing the reforms, and creating some democratic institutions. Sergei the Peaceful died due to an infection, leading to his 1st son Constantine I to become the tsar.

Constantine was highly invested in improving everything that can be improved within his country, both to honor the promise he made to his grandfather, and because he believed God spoke to him, and told him to do bring prosperity to his nation. He strengthened Russian hold on new territories, modernized its military, focused on creating infrastructure (railways in particular) and cultural centers for Russia, and expanded the social role of the church, while limiting the power of nobility. Constantine strengthened his alliances with Orthodox nations, Austria, and most importantly, USA. While holding nothing against the British personally, he sought to undermine them for pragmatic reasons. His disgust for the CSA encouraged him to coordinate with USA and plan for war. He became a true friend of the USA’s President. When the Great war started, he greatly helped the USA, and the battle in North America was over rather quickly. War persisted for couple more years, and after it was done, Constantine was very pragmatic in his dealings with the British, wishing not to anger them too much, but still seeking all that was best both for itself and their American allies. He gained lands in North America, gave independence to Principality (later Tsardom) of Nikolaevsk, improved relations with Balkan nations by giving them lands, and got Russia a coastline in the Indian ocean. He also annexed all lands that surrounded the Caspian and Black sea (and he sought to rebrand them as lakes). Last years of his life are some that few remember, as he was closed off, but he eventually died in, as some state, mysterious circumstances. Constantine the Great, was succeeded by his son, and now Tsar, Nikolai II.

Russia is slowly continuing democratization under Nikolai, and improving industry, though that is mostly down to the Duma, as the sickly Nikolai is not that involved in the matters of state. His future successor is unknown, as Pauline law was repealed, and the future tsar, or tsarina, will likely have the final say on what role Russia will have in the rest of the 20th century. Russia’s is very close to beating USA in becoming the world’s leading economy, but the future seems to be in Russian hands, which after centuries of being covered in iron greaves, are now wearing gloves that mimic velvet.

United German Empire
What some still call Prussia is the world’s 3rd biggest economy, and the “Neutral Giant of Europe”. Ever since Russia won the Crimean war, with the help of its ally Austria, Prussia threaded carefully, not to anger the 2 giants on its border. Frederick IV was replaced by Karl I, after his brother Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig died of sickness. Karl, whose beloved sister was previously married to the Russian tsar, didn’t mind allying himself with Russia and Austria, but more importantly, he let Bismarck be his head of government, who in time unified all German states he could, without angering Austria and Russia, who he knew he couldn’t fight without a major war breaking out. United German Empire was proclaimed, and was very close to joining the Great War against Austria and Russia, but Bismarck’s successors chose to keep Germany out and make profit off of it.

After Austria had its crisis, and revolutions, many in Germany wanted to declare war annex as much territory as they could, but both the Kaiser and the Chancellor knew that would be very dangerous, considering how strong Russia’s alliance was and how much it was winning. Instead, it chose to attend talks with Austria, and negotiate a peaceful transfer of several territories and the creation of an independent Bavaria and a nation in the Rhineland. In return it would help it quell the rebellions. Germany is now a fast growing economy who is projected to dominate Central Europe. It will either replace Austria as Russia’s greatest European ally, or become Russia’s biggest enemy.

Austrian Empire
A Russian ally ever since the Hungarian revolt of 1848 was crushed with their help. Austria helped Russia in the Crimean war, securing its victory, and Russia helped Austria in their rivalry with Prussia and it helped in securing northern Italy and Southern Germany. Austria had lands from Transylvania to Rhineland to Piedmont to Herzegovina within borders of their empire. However, everyone knew that wasn’t going to last forever, as Austria, even with the help of Russia and liberal policies, couldn’t keep order in all of their territories, especially if a major war broke out. And when it did, in 1905, Austria, as an official member of the Russian alliance was obligated to help out. After much prolonging and delaying, Austria joined. War was a definitive victory for Russia/USA, but the lack of troops within the Empire’s borders, and France’s and Italy’s involvement made it a perfect opportunity for nationalist revolutionaries. Northern Italy, Vojvodina, Croatia, Hungary, Transylvania, Catholic Germany, all eventually revolted. Austria was still in the war officially but all understood it wouldn’t do anything in its current state. Austria was in chaos up until the Great War ended, and Russia, Germany, France, and official Austrian government sat down and decided the new Austrian borders and new nations. Territories were either given to Austria’s/Russia’s allies, or were made into sperate states with Austria still ruling over them economically and politically. Austrian-Russian alliance is still alive to this day, but has gone cold, and some say Russia will find new, more powerful allies soon. Austria’s fate, even if it is stable now, is very hard to predict.

Kingdom of Lombardy
Despite it being Austria’s puppet state, Lombardy is notable. Unlike most other Austrian kingdoms, Lombardy has it’s own king, who is very distantly related to the Austrian Habsburgs. And Lombardy is slowly outproducing, outgrowing and overpowering Austria in almost every field. It is also pulling Piedmont away with it. Austria’s grasp over Italian lands is growing ever looser, and North Italy will likely be able to choose its own fate soon.

Tsardom of Bulgaria / Bulgarian Mandate
Liberated after the Crimean war, it used to control most of Macedonia, and more of Trace. However, during the Great War, Bulgaria rebelled against the Russian alliance. The rebellion was not supported by the people, but rather by the bribed politicians and army officials. After Russia won, the question was raised as to what to do with the now territorially smaller Bulgaria. Populace was pro-Russian, so many expansionist Russian politicians argued for its annexation, while others see that as a stab in the back to their loyal allies. The question is still yet to be answered almost 2 decades later, and Bulgarian state remains a mandate, until this situation can be resolved

French Republic
Napoleon III in his endeavor to stop Russia in 1853. Horrible conditions the soldiers fought in were for nothing. Napoleon III’s day as the emperor of France were numbered. He did stay long enough to implement some social reforms he wanted, and to transform Paris. However, his hubris got the better of him and he got himself involved in wars of Italian Unification. His defeat at Austria’s hand was the last straw for his reign, and he was overthrown by democratic republicans.

War with Prussia was on horizon it seemed, but as fate would have it, Bismarck could not convince neither Russia nor Austria to stay out of the conflict, so the war, much to Prussia’s disappointment, was avoided. France still got itself involved in the Great war, on the UK’s side. But out of gratitude towards Russia for helping them prevent a war with Prussia, France chose not to commit fully. But this was still not taken lightly by Russia. France lost very little territory in the Great war. But tensions are rising, and some think that a war with Germany is imminent, and this time, due to their indecisiveness, and Germany playing both sides, no one would come to France’s aid.

Grand Principality of Romania
Once a reluctant and disloyal Russian ally, has turned into a faithful one. Romania has full political freedom to do what it wants, but through careful and thoughtful diplomacy from Russia, Romanian population wants nothing else than to stand by Russia. After the Great War, Romania was not only given Transylvania, but also parts of Bessarabia. Something that only cemented Romania’s place in the Russian alliance.

Kingdom of Serbia
Being a loyal ally of Russia, Serbia gained as much land as they could wish for, but it is not the territory that makes them unique. Serbia is the most free nation in regards to personal freedoms in the Russian alliance, and one of the most democratic nations in the world. Almost minarchist in nature, with a very limited government, regional self autonomy and fully parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Downside to this freedom is that the nation is very slowly industrializing, and relying on agricultural sectors and their ever-growing population

Holy Kingdom of Spain
Due to the ineptitude of the Spanish government, a small scale civil war happened, which resulted in fundamentalist-backed faction to take control of the country. While not a pure theocracy, Spain is an isolationist state whose clergy has high influence in the government

Kingdom of Morocco
Due to France’s lack of prestige following the defeats they suffered, Spain managed to gain Morocco once the Scramble for Africa happened. ..Spain lost Morocco 2 years later, after a few young revolutionaries managed to organize a small protest in the capital, that Spain was utterly unable to deal with. Morocco is now a strong Russian ally, and thus, no European nation dares to touch this, now fully independent, nation

Polish State
Poland used to have self autonomy within the Russian Empire. Then it was stripped, then it was given back. Then when the Great War started, Poland started to demand independence. Seeing it as more trouble than it is worth, wanting to show good faith, and due to Constantine’s belief in Neo-Slavism, Russia gave in, and promised Poland semi-independence, as long as they agree to be Russia’s and only Russia’s ally.

Rhineland, the Rhine republic
No one wants it independent, yet no one dares take it. A buffer state between France, Austria and Germany. No one will ever call themselves a Rhinelander, yet what nationality they will belong to in the future is still up in the air

Empire of Greece
With a Romanov as its head of state, replacing the old dynasty imposed on it, Greece ever since it’s independence from the Ottomans a Russian ally. Now, after they beat the Ottomans, both in the Crimean war, and in the Great War, Greece gained so much land and prestige that it could call itself and empire. Only thing straying Russo-Greek alliance is Thrace and Tsarigrad. But since Greeks in those areas aren’t subjected to Russification of any kind, this is a non-issue to most.

Ottoman Sultanate
Was thought to be a Russia’s satellite state once the Crimean war ended, but they proved defiant. They joined Britain and the CSA in the Great war, hoping to return their lands. Instead they were once again humiliated, and this time Ottomans were crushed irreparably. They lost access to the Black Sea and almost all of the Anatolian coastline. Ottoman Sultanate is forced into irrelevancy and is made to stop and and all islamisation and suppression of non-Islamic minorities. Fate of the Ottomen is still yet to be decided

Two houses split Arabia. One a British state, one Russian. One holds Mecca, one holds Medina. One ruled by Hashemites, and other ruled by the house of Anwakarin, British nobles who were offered to be rulers of British Arabia as semi-constitutional monarchs.

Russia demanded Suez canal, for their victory in the Great war, but Britain would not give it up. To not prologue the conflict, a compromise was decided, Greece, a Russian ally, will gain one side of the canal, and Britain will keep the control of Egypt

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Description
Russian Empire
Tsar Nikolai I died in early 1854, leaving his country in a war with Britain and France, and in the hands of his son Alexander II. With the help of Austria, Russia won the conflict, expanded its territory, gained new allies in the Balkans, remained loyal friends with Austria, and installed a puppet government in Ottoman Empire. Constantinople, later renamed Tsar(i)grad was theirs. And Russia never sold Alaska.

Alexander II became very popular for his victory. Something he used to reform the country. Even though they won, Alexander saw the flaws in Russia’s old ways, and sought ways to improve the nation. Influenced by liberal thinkers, Alexander made reforms to military, economic and social systems. Military was modernized, and economy liberalized. But biggest change came from his social reforms. He emancipated the serfs, and gave them a relative freedom to do what they wish with their lives. This angered the nobles, but Alexander was too popular with the people to oust, or to slow him down. Alexander, however, was not too extreme, still making sure nobility had certain special rights. By the end of his life, he changed life in Russia greatly. While still not a constitutional monarchy, Russia was on its way to constitutionalism. Alexander II, or Alexander the Liberator, died in his sleep, a national hero.

His 5th son Sergei I, succeeded him, and he finished the reforms his father started. Russia became a constitutional monarchy (with the tsar still holding a lot of power), and it industrialized fast. Rule of Sergei I was rather peaceful, and was focused on finishing the reforms, and creating some democratic institutions. Sergei the Peaceful died due to an infection, leading to his 1st son Constantine I to become the tsar.

Constantine was highly invested in improving everything that can be improved within his country, both to honor the promise he made to his grandfather, and because he believed God spoke to him, and told him to do bring prosperity to his nation. He strengthened Russian hold on new territories, modernized its military, focused on creating infrastructure (railways in particular) and cultural centers for Russia, and expanded the social role of the church, while limiting the power of nobility. Constantine strengthened his alliances with Orthodox nations, Austria, and most importantly, USA. While holding nothing against the British personally, he sought to undermine them for pragmatic reasons. His disgust for the CSA encouraged him to coordinate with USA and plan for war. He became a true friend of the USA’s President. When the Great war started, he greatly helped the USA, and the battle in North America was over rather quickly. War persisted for couple more years, and after it was done, Constantine was very pragmatic in his dealings with the British, wishing not to anger them too much, but still seeking all that was best both for itself and their American allies. He gained lands in North America, gave independence to Principality (later Tsardom) of Nikolaevsk, improved relations with Balkan nations by giving them lands, and got Russia a coastline in the Indian ocean. He also annexed all lands that surrounded the Caspian and Black sea (and he sought to rebrand them as lakes). Last years of his life are some that few remember, as he was closed off, but he eventually died in, as some state, mysterious circumstances. Constantine the Great, was succeeded by his son, and now Tsar, Nikolai II.

Russia is slowly continuing democratization under Nikolai, and improving industry, though that is mostly down to the Duma, as the sickly Nikolai is not that involved in the matters of state. His future successor is unknown, as Pauline law was repealed, and the future tsar, or tsarina, will likely have the final say on what role Russia will have in the rest of the 20th century. Russia’s is very close to beating USA in becoming the world’s leading economy, but the future seems to be in Russian hands, which after centuries of being covered in iron greaves, are now wearing gloves that mimic velvet.

United German Empire
What some still call Prussia is the world’s 3rd biggest economy, and the “Neutral Giant of Europe”. Ever since Russia won the Crimean war, with the help of its ally Austria, Prussia threaded carefully, not to anger the 2 giants on its border. Frederick IV was replaced by Karl I, after his brother Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig died of sickness. Karl, whose beloved sister was previously married to the Russian tsar, didn’t mind allying himself with Russia and Austria, but more importantly, he let Bismarck be his head of government, who in time unified all German states he could, without angering Austria and Russia, who he knew he couldn’t fight without a major war breaking out. United German Empire was proclaimed, and was very close to joining the Great War against Austria and Russia, but Bismarck’s successors chose to keep Germany out and make profit off of it.

After Austria had its crisis, and revolutions, many in Germany wanted to declare war annex as much territory as they could, but both the Kaiser and the Chancellor knew that would be very dangerous, considering how strong Russia’s alliance was and how much it was winning. Instead, it chose to attend talks with Austria, and negotiate a peaceful transfer of several territories and the creation of an independent Bavaria and a nation in the Rhineland. In return it would help it quell the rebellions. Germany is now a fast growing economy who is projected to dominate Central Europe. It will either replace Austria as Russia’s greatest European ally, or become Russia’s biggest enemy.

Austrian Empire
A Russian ally ever since the Hungarian revolt of 1848 was crushed with their help. Austria helped Russia in the Crimean war, securing its victory, and Russia helped Austria in their rivalry with Prussia and it helped in securing northern Italy and Southern Germany. Austria had lands from Transylvania to Rhineland to Piedmont to Herzegovina within borders of their empire. However, everyone knew that wasn’t going to last forever, as Austria, even with the help of Russia and liberal policies, couldn’t keep order in all of their territories, especially if a major war broke out. And when it did, in 1905, Austria, as an official member of the Russian alliance was obligated to help out. After much prolonging and delaying, Austria joined. War was a definitive victory for Russia/USA, but the lack of troops within the Empire’s borders, and France’s and Italy’s involvement made it a perfect opportunity for nationalist revolutionaries. Northern Italy, Vojvodina, Croatia, Hungary, Transylvania, Catholic Germany, all eventually revolted. Austria was still in the war officially but all understood it wouldn’t do anything in its current state. Austria was in chaos up until the Great War ended, and Russia, Germany, France, and official Austrian government sat down and decided the new Austrian borders and new nations. Territories were either given to Austria’s/Russia’s allies, or were made into sperate states with Austria still ruling over them economically and politically. Austrian-Russian alliance is still alive to this day, but has gone cold, and some say Russia will find new, more powerful allies soon. Austria’s fate, even if it is stable now, is very hard to predict.

Kingdom of Lombardy
Despite it being Austria’s puppet state, Lombardy is notable. Unlike most other Austrian kingdoms, Lombardy has it’s own king, who is very distantly related to the Austrian Habsburgs. And Lombardy is slowly outproducing, outgrowing and overpowering Austria in almost every field. It is also pulling Piedmont away with it. Austria’s grasp over Italian lands is growing ever looser, and North Italy will likely be able to choose its own fate soon.

Tsardom of Bulgaria / Bulgarian Mandate
Liberated after the Crimean war, it used to control most of Macedonia, and more of Trace. However, during the Great War, Bulgaria rebelled against the Russian alliance. The rebellion was not supported by the people, but rather by the bribed politicians and army officials. After Russia won, the question was raised as to what to do with the now territorially smaller Bulgaria. Populace was pro-Russian, so many expansionist Russian politicians argued for its annexation, while others see that as a stab in the back to their loyal allies. The question is still yet to be answered almost 2 decades later, and Bulgarian state remains a mandate, until this situation can be resolved

French Republic
Napoleon III in his endeavor to stop Russia in 1853. Horrible conditions the soldiers fought in were for nothing. Napoleon III’s day as the emperor of France were numbered. He did stay long enough to implement some social reforms he wanted, and to transform Paris. However, his hubris got the better of him and he got himself involved in wars of Italian Unification. His defeat at Austria’s hand was the last straw for his reign, and he was overthrown by democratic republicans.

War with Prussia was on horizon it seemed, but as fate would have it, Bismarck could not convince neither Russia nor Austria to stay out of the conflict, so the war, much to Prussia’s disappointment, was avoided. France still got itself involved in the Great war, on the UK’s side. But out of gratitude towards Russia for helping them prevent a war with Prussia, France chose not to commit fully. But this was still not taken lightly by Russia. France lost very little territory in the Great war. But tensions are rising, and some think that a war with Germany is imminent, and this time, due to their indecisiveness, and Germany playing both sides, no one would come to France’s aid.

Grand Principality of Romania
Once a reluctant and disloyal Russian ally, has turned into a faithful one. Romania has full political freedom to do what it wants, but through careful and thoughtful diplomacy from Russia, Romanian population wants nothing else than to stand by Russia. After the Great War, Romania was not only given Transylvania, but also parts of Bessarabia. Something that only cemented Romania’s place in the Russian alliance.

Kingdom of Serbia
Being a loyal ally of Russia, Serbia gained as much land as they could wish for, but it is not the territory that makes them unique. Serbia is the most free nation in regards to personal freedoms in the Russian alliance, and one of the most democratic nations in the world. Almost minarchist in nature, with a very limited government, regional self autonomy and fully parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Downside to this freedom is that the nation is very slowly industrializing, and relying on agricultural sectors and their ever-growing population

Holy Kingdom of Spain
Due to the ineptitude of the Spanish government, a small scale civil war happened, which resulted in fundamentalist-backed faction to take control of the country. While not a pure theocracy, Spain is an isolationist state whose clergy has high influence in the government

Kingdom of Morocco
Due to France’s lack of prestige following the defeats they suffered, Spain managed to gain Morocco once the Scramble for Africa happened. ..Spain lost Morocco 2 years later, after a few young revolutionaries managed to organize a small protest in the capital, that Spain was utterly unable to deal with. Morocco is now a strong Russian ally, and thus, no European nation dares to touch this, now fully independent, nation

Polish State
Poland used to have self autonomy within the Russian Empire. Then it was stripped, then it was given back. Then when the Great War started, Poland started to demand independence. Seeing it as more trouble than it is worth, wanting to show good faith, and due to Constantine’s belief in Neo-Slavism, Russia gave in, and promised Poland semi-independence, as long as they agree to be Russia’s and only Russia’s ally.

Rhineland, the Rhine republic
No one wants it independent, yet no one dares take it. A buffer state between France, Austria and Germany. No one will ever call themselves a Rhinelander, yet what nationality they will belong to in the future is still up in the air

Empire of Greece
With a Romanov as its head of state, replacing the old dynasty imposed on it, Greece ever since it’s independence from the Ottomans a Russian ally. Now, after they beat the Ottomans, both in the Crimean war, and in the Great War, Greece gained so much land and prestige that it could call itself and empire. Only thing straying Russo-Greek alliance is Thrace and Tsarigrad. But since Greeks in those areas aren’t subjected to Russification of any kind, this is a non-issue to most.

Ottoman Sultanate
Was thought to be a Russia’s satellite state once the Crimean war ended, but they proved defiant. They joined Britain and the CSA in the Great war, hoping to return their lands. Instead they were once again humiliated, and this time Ottomans were crushed irreparably. They lost access to the Black Sea and almost all of the Anatolian coastline. Ottoman Sultanate is forced into irrelevancy and is made to stop and and all islamisation and suppression of non-Islamic minorities. Fate of the Ottomen is still yet to be decided

Two houses split Arabia. One a British state, one Russian. One holds Mecca, one holds Medina. One ruled by Hashemites, and other ruled by the house of Anwakarin, British nobles who were offered to be rulers of British Arabia as semi-constitutional monarchs.

Russia demanded Suez canal, for their victory in the Great war, but Britain would not give it up. To not prologue the conflict, a compromise was decided, Greece, a Russian ally, will gain one side of the canal, and Britain will keep the control of Egypt

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