OOC: OP for Russia now updated with current ages, and the below quote should help also.
Izvestia Russkie Ljudi
However much this paper tries to look at events from an impartial views, you readers know that we stand by you. Therefore, there is no reason to pretend to not comprehend what the results of the past few months will be.
To those of you on our more distant frontiers: be glad you are where you are.
This past Good Friday, as many of you still know it, Czar Nicolae finally passed at age 84. This most singular event has caused quite radical changes which shall reverberate throughout the empire. Soon after the announcement of the imperial passing, General Mikhail Annenkov declared temporary military rule, due to the lack of a male heir- they still have not discovered Alexei's important and quite living role in Astrakhan. To solve the issue of inheritance, Annenkov is marrying himself to Tatiana Nikolaevna, in order to produce a Russian for the throne. He has been backed by Tikhon Vasily Bellavin, whose longstanding diplomatic engagement to Maria Nikolaevna has just been recognized by Annenkov. Both weddings are planned for some time in the next month. The Okhrana has declared support for the new rule as well, in a rare public announcement. Chief Minister Lenin has stepped forward and publicly denounced any dissent to the new rule, and personally executed both the widowed Alexandra Romanova as well as the outspoken Dmitry Bogrov, who attempted to raise revolt against the new regime under the name of Romanova. Lev Markov has been chosen to replace Bogrov.
The new regime has announced its plans to reclaim all rightful Russian land, and is readying the troops to attack the Novgorod region. This is as usual a double-edged sword, as it distracts from the Romans but only increases the strength of the Russians. In the meantime, for the funeral of his "great predecessor" Nicolae, Annenkov has chosen to allow Malik Nous to perform any ceremony they find suitable to honor the Serpent Throne. The number of human sacrifices is still unknown, but will most definitely be in the thousands.
In less disturbing news, Generals Vasily and Piotr Rurik have, with the additional support of the Georgian forces placed under Dmitry Ivanovich, managed to secure steady, if unofficial, borders with several stations along the Russian border. This is expected to increase trade revenue and to bring much-needed immigrants into Nova Roma. Also announced was the expected birth of the second child of Alexei Nikolaevich and his wife, Maria Rurik. Empress Anastasia is also with child, for the fourth time.
Augustus Mikhail II Rurik of Nova Roma is wed to Anastasia Nikolaevna. Their children are Mikhail Walter Rurik, Katrina Rurik, and Analena Rurik. Aged 6, 8, and 9 respectively.
Caesar Alexei I Nikolaevna of Nova Roma is wed to Maria Rurik. Child: Andrei Alexeivich aged 4.
Olga Nikolaevna is wed to Spanish Prince Carlos, and resides with him in Spain.
Tatiana Nikolaevna is wed to Mikhail Annenkov, de-facto emperor of Russia.
Maria Nikolaevna is wed to Tikhon Bellavin, Patriarch of Malik Nous.
Rasputin is still a monk, Malinovsky is still a minister with Lenin, and the other members of the Rurik family have unimportant marriages while all remaining generals.
As always, I personally implore you, the reader, to not bring to light the existence of this paper. If the Okhrana were to find us...think of your children. What would happen if you were found with this paper? Obviously, you are a true man to even dare read this. So you must understand the risks, and the rewards, of this publication's continuing existence. I hope you found this news enlightening, and shall find the next installments' just as much so.
Construct 3 armies, invade the Finland-touching northern area with all 9 armies. Invest 1 IP in another set of armies.