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Death to the Mongol!
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OT: I'm working on a new batch of skins for KR, which should be ready soon.
I second the praise towards Milites, those posters look great. Do you take comissions? The army could use some Kitcheneresque recruiting poster .
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Mikhail Tereshckenko (July 1936 - July 1937)
Mikhail Tereshckenko, born 1886, was born into a prominent family of factory owners and entrepreneurs in Imperial Russia. He studies in Kiev and in Leipzing and upon returning to Russia after 1905 became involved in politics. He never joined a party, but held liberal views that aligned with the philosophy of the Constitutional Democrats while at the same time he became close friends with Nikolai Nekrasov and Alexander Kerensky.
During the Weltkreig he led the effort to organize Red Cross hospitals to treat wounded soldiers and civilians who made it back to St. Petersburg from the front. In 1916 Nicholas II appointed him to the Military-Industrial Committee where he proved to be an incredible administrator. He was active in the Provisional Government after the first 1917 Revolution, first serving as Minister of Finance and then as Foreign Minister. He was imprisoned by the Bolsheviks following the second Revolution but managed to escape and flee to Sweden. He attempted to organize a Swedish intervention into the Russian Civil War but failed and returned to Russia to join Kerensky in the later years of the war.
Tereshckenko stayed out of the spotlight during the Kerensky regime, but he met with Kerensky at least once a week to discuss politics and policy and was once of Kerensky’s closest advisers. When Chernov formed a provisional government in January of 1936 Tereshchenko joined him quickly, hoping that with Kerensky’s broad coalition gone the Government could now accomplish more. Unfortunately, he was removed from the Government on January 16th and replaced with his longtime friend Nikolai Nekrasov in order to appease the Kadets.
Tereshckenko did not take the demotion personally and instead decided to make the most of his opportunity. He met with Nekrasov almost daily and begun to work with his long-time friend on building a Russian foreign policy that addressed the issues faced by the Republic. And these issues were many as the next few months proved.
In Central Asia the Alash Orda instituted policies that favored the Kazakhs and Turkmens over the Russians that live there. Nekrasov lodged an official complaint while Tereshchenko begun to work on the Central Asian issue. He believed that bringing stability to Central Asia should be a centerpiece of Russian foreign policy in the near future because otherwise the region may collapse into war between the Kazakhs, Turkmens, and other local nationalities.
Unfortunately for Tereshchenko the events in Central Asia were overshadowed by those in Japan where the country passed into the hands of a military council. A long-time enemy of Russia, Japan appeared to be more of an immediate threat and while Tereshchenko insisted that Central Asia was a more pressing issue Nekrasov chose to focus on Japan. In the end it wouldn’t matter because the rest of the Government had something else on their minds.
To Nekrasov’s and Tereshchenkos’ great disappointment when they attempted to present these issues to the Government they found that foreign policy was not a priority. Instead the Government was focused on debating the role of the Orthodox Church and the location of the Capital of the Republic. Tereshckenko decried these issues as a waste of time comparing the work of the Government to “making sure we have a cross hung up in the house while it burns down around us.”
Lucky for Tereshckenko events outside the country brought foreign policy back into the Government’s focus. An economic crisis struck Ukraine in November of 1936 and the Ukrainian government appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Chernov hastily ordered those parts of the Russian military that were combat ready to be relocated to the Ukrainian border to be used in the event of chaos in Ukraine. Nekrasov and Tereshchenko both believed that a collapse of the Ukrainian government would be an excellent opportunity to expand Russian influence in the near abroad.
At the same time the possibility of a military conflict in Ukraine brought to the forefront the issues surrounding Russia’s military. Large, disorganized, and underequipped it appeared to be in no shape to pose a serious challenge to any but the weakest of Russia’s neighbors. The solution presented by General Denikin to President Chernov could be summed up as “keep doing what we are doing” and Denikin was promptly dismissed from his position as Chief of Staff and Chief of Army. He was replaced by Sergey Markov who was entirely nonpolitical and proposed a strategy of rapid modernization and professionalization of the army.
The situation in Ukraine deteriorated over the course of the winter until finally in February the popular syndicalist leader Nikita Khrushchev was invited to head a new government. Tereshchenko strongly believed that radical socialism and Bolshevism must not be allowed to spread ever again and he traveled to Germany in the weeks following to negotiate a German response. Ukraine was expelled from the German alliance system and Germany gave its approval for Russia to intervene and remove Khrushchev from power.
Unfortunately, Russia never got the chance to make its move. Less than two months after taking power in Ukraine Khrushchev was removed from power because of the objections by the business community and a less radical government took his place. Germany withdrew its approval for Russian intervention, although Ukraine did not rejoin the German alliance system. Nevertheless, Tereshchenko’s and Nekrasov’s work in Central Asia, Japan, and Ukraine laid the foundation for a Russian foreign policy that advocated relentless promotion of Russian interests abroad coupled with an unshakable determination to confront radical socialism wherever possible.
Throughout this period Tereshchenko was not involved in Russian internal politics, but there were interesting development there regardless. Catherine Breshkovsky and her allies Boris Savinkov and Maria Spiridonova continuously pressed Chernov to drop the Kadets from the governing coalition and to begin building the revolutionary socialist republic. Chernov constantly delayed the decision using the excuse that the coalition was needed to gather enough support to rule an unstable country. However, by April of 1937 the country was stable and the Government had gained full control. It was time to decide.
Chernov met with Breshkovsky at her apartment like they usually did. Over tea Catherine asked, “Is it finally time? Just say the word Viktor and I will get everything done.” Chernov shook his head, “It is time Catherine, time to put away our old tactics and solidify the gains the Republic has made. We are not fighting against a Tsarist regime anymore and we cannot rule using terror. Terror breaks things down, but it doesn’t help us build a future.” Catherine blinked and Chernov got to witness one of those rare times when she lost her temper, “Viktor, I don’t think you understand-” he cut her off before she could raise her voice higher, “No Catherine, I think you are the one who doesn’t understand. The time for Revolution is over, it is now time for Governing. And you will quietly step aside because I know your secret and I know that you would not want to be remembered as a-” Catherine’s face convulsed and her low voice trembled with fury, “I did what had to be done!” Chernov nodded, “And I am simply doing what has to be done now.”
Chernov reshuffled his Government the next day. Breshkovsky, Savinkov and Spiridonova were all gone. Mikhail Smirnov finally got his assignment as Foreign Minister while Tereshchenko moved to the Ministry of Finance. Another Kadet, Vasily Maklakov joined them as Minister of Justice and Chernov’s long time friend and one of the founders of the SR party Grigori Gershuni took over as Head of Intelligence. The new government got right down to work.
Tereshchenko eagerly got to work on the Russian economy. Having come from a background of factory owners and having managed the Russian economy during the war with Germany he had an appreciation for both the free market and the Government’s role in the economy. His policies provided a balance between the two, allowing the free market to work an almost every sector while keeping the Government involved in heavy industry, resource extraction, armament production and some others. His program of industrial expansion gave quick results as factories that stood abandoned were quickly put to work and he begun an ambitious program of industrial buildup the goal of which was to put Russia near the top of the world economies in four years.
Still, he is remembered primarily for his role in defining Russian foreign policy and handling the crisis in Ukraine, and many mistakenly believe that he was Foreign Minister during that time period. His tenure at the Ministry of Finance, while possibly more beneficial to Russia, was not nearly as prominent and he gradually faded from Russia’s political scene after April of 1937.
Some International Happenings:
1936-08-04 : 0:00 September 5, 1936 : United States of America went with Invite the military to step in to save the country in A Day In September.
1936-09-01 : 0:00 October 2, 1936 : United States of America went with Pass the act in Emergency Security Act.
1936-09-15 : 0:00 October 16, 1936 : United States of America went with Crackdown on both in The Crackdown.
1936-09-27 : 0:00 October 28, 1936 : United States of America went with Declare Martial Law in Country Wide Crackdown.
1936-10-04 : 0:00 November 5, 1936 : United States of America had Reed declares the workers state. The Rise of the CSA .
1936-10-06 : 0:00 November 7, 1936 : United States of America had Long Declares the United States a Dead Nation. The Rise of the AUS .
1936-10-06 : 0:00 November 7, 1936 : United States of America had California leaves the Union .
1936-10-09 : 0:00 November 10, 1936 : The people of Hawaii declared independence from United States of America.
1936-10-10 : 0:00 November 11, 1936 : Philippines had Independence in the Philippines .
1936-10-22 : 0:00 November 23, 1936 : United States of America went with Propose peace in MacArthur and the Pacific States of America.
1936-10-22 : 0:00 November 23, 1936 : Pacific States of America went with Accept peace and rejoin the Union in California Peace Talks.
1937-02-08 : 0:00 March 9, 1937 : Germany went with Arise ye workers! The SPD secures the majority in 1937 German Elections.
1937-02-10 : 0:00 March 11, 1937 : Germany went with The first catholic Reichskanzler! Zentrum - Heinrich Brüning in A new Reichskanzler .
1937-04-29 : 0:00 May 30, 1937 : Kingdom of Spain had CNT uprising! .
1937-05-19 : 0:00 June 20, 1937 : Kingdom of Spain had Carlist uprising! .
Mikhail Tereshckenko, born 1886, was born into a prominent family of factory owners and entrepreneurs in Imperial Russia. He studies in Kiev and in Leipzing and upon returning to Russia after 1905 became involved in politics. He never joined a party, but held liberal views that aligned with the philosophy of the Constitutional Democrats while at the same time he became close friends with Nikolai Nekrasov and Alexander Kerensky.
During the Weltkreig he led the effort to organize Red Cross hospitals to treat wounded soldiers and civilians who made it back to St. Petersburg from the front. In 1916 Nicholas II appointed him to the Military-Industrial Committee where he proved to be an incredible administrator. He was active in the Provisional Government after the first 1917 Revolution, first serving as Minister of Finance and then as Foreign Minister. He was imprisoned by the Bolsheviks following the second Revolution but managed to escape and flee to Sweden. He attempted to organize a Swedish intervention into the Russian Civil War but failed and returned to Russia to join Kerensky in the later years of the war.
Tereshckenko stayed out of the spotlight during the Kerensky regime, but he met with Kerensky at least once a week to discuss politics and policy and was once of Kerensky’s closest advisers. When Chernov formed a provisional government in January of 1936 Tereshchenko joined him quickly, hoping that with Kerensky’s broad coalition gone the Government could now accomplish more. Unfortunately, he was removed from the Government on January 16th and replaced with his longtime friend Nikolai Nekrasov in order to appease the Kadets.
Tereshckenko did not take the demotion personally and instead decided to make the most of his opportunity. He met with Nekrasov almost daily and begun to work with his long-time friend on building a Russian foreign policy that addressed the issues faced by the Republic. And these issues were many as the next few months proved.
In Central Asia the Alash Orda instituted policies that favored the Kazakhs and Turkmens over the Russians that live there. Nekrasov lodged an official complaint while Tereshchenko begun to work on the Central Asian issue. He believed that bringing stability to Central Asia should be a centerpiece of Russian foreign policy in the near future because otherwise the region may collapse into war between the Kazakhs, Turkmens, and other local nationalities.
Unfortunately for Tereshchenko the events in Central Asia were overshadowed by those in Japan where the country passed into the hands of a military council. A long-time enemy of Russia, Japan appeared to be more of an immediate threat and while Tereshchenko insisted that Central Asia was a more pressing issue Nekrasov chose to focus on Japan. In the end it wouldn’t matter because the rest of the Government had something else on their minds.
To Nekrasov’s and Tereshchenkos’ great disappointment when they attempted to present these issues to the Government they found that foreign policy was not a priority. Instead the Government was focused on debating the role of the Orthodox Church and the location of the Capital of the Republic. Tereshckenko decried these issues as a waste of time comparing the work of the Government to “making sure we have a cross hung up in the house while it burns down around us.”
Lucky for Tereshckenko events outside the country brought foreign policy back into the Government’s focus. An economic crisis struck Ukraine in November of 1936 and the Ukrainian government appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Chernov hastily ordered those parts of the Russian military that were combat ready to be relocated to the Ukrainian border to be used in the event of chaos in Ukraine. Nekrasov and Tereshchenko both believed that a collapse of the Ukrainian government would be an excellent opportunity to expand Russian influence in the near abroad.
At the same time the possibility of a military conflict in Ukraine brought to the forefront the issues surrounding Russia’s military. Large, disorganized, and underequipped it appeared to be in no shape to pose a serious challenge to any but the weakest of Russia’s neighbors. The solution presented by General Denikin to President Chernov could be summed up as “keep doing what we are doing” and Denikin was promptly dismissed from his position as Chief of Staff and Chief of Army. He was replaced by Sergey Markov who was entirely nonpolitical and proposed a strategy of rapid modernization and professionalization of the army.
The situation in Ukraine deteriorated over the course of the winter until finally in February the popular syndicalist leader Nikita Khrushchev was invited to head a new government. Tereshchenko strongly believed that radical socialism and Bolshevism must not be allowed to spread ever again and he traveled to Germany in the weeks following to negotiate a German response. Ukraine was expelled from the German alliance system and Germany gave its approval for Russia to intervene and remove Khrushchev from power.
Unfortunately, Russia never got the chance to make its move. Less than two months after taking power in Ukraine Khrushchev was removed from power because of the objections by the business community and a less radical government took his place. Germany withdrew its approval for Russian intervention, although Ukraine did not rejoin the German alliance system. Nevertheless, Tereshchenko’s and Nekrasov’s work in Central Asia, Japan, and Ukraine laid the foundation for a Russian foreign policy that advocated relentless promotion of Russian interests abroad coupled with an unshakable determination to confront radical socialism wherever possible.
Throughout this period Tereshchenko was not involved in Russian internal politics, but there were interesting development there regardless. Catherine Breshkovsky and her allies Boris Savinkov and Maria Spiridonova continuously pressed Chernov to drop the Kadets from the governing coalition and to begin building the revolutionary socialist republic. Chernov constantly delayed the decision using the excuse that the coalition was needed to gather enough support to rule an unstable country. However, by April of 1937 the country was stable and the Government had gained full control. It was time to decide.
Chernov met with Breshkovsky at her apartment like they usually did. Over tea Catherine asked, “Is it finally time? Just say the word Viktor and I will get everything done.” Chernov shook his head, “It is time Catherine, time to put away our old tactics and solidify the gains the Republic has made. We are not fighting against a Tsarist regime anymore and we cannot rule using terror. Terror breaks things down, but it doesn’t help us build a future.” Catherine blinked and Chernov got to witness one of those rare times when she lost her temper, “Viktor, I don’t think you understand-” he cut her off before she could raise her voice higher, “No Catherine, I think you are the one who doesn’t understand. The time for Revolution is over, it is now time for Governing. And you will quietly step aside because I know your secret and I know that you would not want to be remembered as a-” Catherine’s face convulsed and her low voice trembled with fury, “I did what had to be done!” Chernov nodded, “And I am simply doing what has to be done now.”
Chernov reshuffled his Government the next day. Breshkovsky, Savinkov and Spiridonova were all gone. Mikhail Smirnov finally got his assignment as Foreign Minister while Tereshchenko moved to the Ministry of Finance. Another Kadet, Vasily Maklakov joined them as Minister of Justice and Chernov’s long time friend and one of the founders of the SR party Grigori Gershuni took over as Head of Intelligence. The new government got right down to work.
Tereshchenko eagerly got to work on the Russian economy. Having come from a background of factory owners and having managed the Russian economy during the war with Germany he had an appreciation for both the free market and the Government’s role in the economy. His policies provided a balance between the two, allowing the free market to work an almost every sector while keeping the Government involved in heavy industry, resource extraction, armament production and some others. His program of industrial expansion gave quick results as factories that stood abandoned were quickly put to work and he begun an ambitious program of industrial buildup the goal of which was to put Russia near the top of the world economies in four years.
Still, he is remembered primarily for his role in defining Russian foreign policy and handling the crisis in Ukraine, and many mistakenly believe that he was Foreign Minister during that time period. His tenure at the Ministry of Finance, while possibly more beneficial to Russia, was not nearly as prominent and he gradually faded from Russia’s political scene after April of 1937.
Some International Happenings:
1936-08-04 : 0:00 September 5, 1936 : United States of America went with Invite the military to step in to save the country in A Day In September.
1936-09-01 : 0:00 October 2, 1936 : United States of America went with Pass the act in Emergency Security Act.
1936-09-15 : 0:00 October 16, 1936 : United States of America went with Crackdown on both in The Crackdown.
1936-09-27 : 0:00 October 28, 1936 : United States of America went with Declare Martial Law in Country Wide Crackdown.
1936-10-04 : 0:00 November 5, 1936 : United States of America had Reed declares the workers state. The Rise of the CSA .
1936-10-06 : 0:00 November 7, 1936 : United States of America had Long Declares the United States a Dead Nation. The Rise of the AUS .
1936-10-06 : 0:00 November 7, 1936 : United States of America had California leaves the Union .
1936-10-09 : 0:00 November 10, 1936 : The people of Hawaii declared independence from United States of America.
1936-10-10 : 0:00 November 11, 1936 : Philippines had Independence in the Philippines .
1936-10-22 : 0:00 November 23, 1936 : United States of America went with Propose peace in MacArthur and the Pacific States of America.
1936-10-22 : 0:00 November 23, 1936 : Pacific States of America went with Accept peace and rejoin the Union in California Peace Talks.
1937-02-08 : 0:00 March 9, 1937 : Germany went with Arise ye workers! The SPD secures the majority in 1937 German Elections.
1937-02-10 : 0:00 March 11, 1937 : Germany went with The first catholic Reichskanzler! Zentrum - Heinrich Brüning in A new Reichskanzler .
1937-04-29 : 0:00 May 30, 1937 : Kingdom of Spain had CNT uprising! .
1937-05-19 : 0:00 June 20, 1937 : Kingdom of Spain had Carlist uprising! .
Sigh, the world does not favour Russia:
- Russians are being oppressed in Central Asia
- The Japanese government has been hijacked by extremists
- Ukraine slipped out of our grasp
- Mongolia keeps existing
The Army supports Minister Tereshchenko's view that Central Asia must be pacified. Mongolia remains a large threat, a cancer within Asia. And like a cancer we need to cut it away before it spreads throughout Asia.
We recommend an invasion before Mongolia furfills its plans of annexing Xibei San Ma. Removing Sternberg will make at least one border peacefull. It will also prevent a protracted campaign later-on, after Mongolia acquired territory in China proper.
- Russians are being oppressed in Central Asia
- The Japanese government has been hijacked by extremists
- Ukraine slipped out of our grasp
- Mongolia keeps existing
The Army supports Minister Tereshchenko's view that Central Asia must be pacified. Mongolia remains a large threat, a cancer within Asia. And like a cancer we need to cut it away before it spreads throughout Asia.
We recommend an invasion before Mongolia furfills its plans of annexing Xibei San Ma. Removing Sternberg will make at least one border peacefull. It will also prevent a protracted campaign later-on, after Mongolia acquired territory in China proper.
Fascism rules the US now. The Russian democracy is alone. Ukraine has left our grasp, but will have to be let go for now.
The news of national populist Japan is troublesome indeed. It will not be long before the militarists attempt to spread their influence over Asia.
I would like to adress the other councilmen on the Central-Asian matter. Would you mind if I made a stand for the Duma?
-Vincent
The news of national populist Japan is troublesome indeed. It will not be long before the militarists attempt to spread their influence over Asia.
I would like to adress the other councilmen on the Central-Asian matter. Would you mind if I made a stand for the Duma?
-Vincent
Do you have any Cabinet or administrative posts open?
long live Russia, One and indivisible!
Да здравствует Россия, единая и неделимая!
(Da zdra-vstvuy-et Rossi-ya, yed-in-aya i ned-elim-aya!)
long live Russia, One and indivisible!
Да здравствует Россия, единая и неделимая!
(Da zdra-vstvuy-et Rossi-ya, yed-in-aya i ned-elim-aya!)
I think we have about ten already. I think letting you two join then cutting it off may be in order. Up to Stormie, tis his AAR, but no more requests please!
Is there a reason more people can't contribute KM? Or are you having a tough time organizing this many people? Anyways, new assignments for the Administration will be posted in the next couple hours, there are a lot of them!
Realistically these teams don't get much larger than 12 before we start getting secretaries and such. As it is, I just think it should be maxxed at 12 for organisational purposes. Though generally I just rely on a response on here, or a PM to let me know they're watching >.>
Current Members of the Administration:
Chief of the Presidential Administration: Alexander Kubarev (KaiserMuffin)
Domestic and Economic Policy Adviser to the President: Vincent (TRP)
Foreign Policy Adviser to the President: Colonel Ironboot
Public Affairs Adviser to the President: Milites
Army Affairs Adviser to the President: FlyingDutchie
Navy Affairs Adviser to the President: yourworstnightmare
Air Force Affairs Adviser to the President: rule_them_all
Adviser to the President: Gregory Zackonov (mad general)
Adviser to the President: CarbrBard
Adviser to the President: trekaddict
Adviser to the President: Kolin Shephard
Adviser to the President: geek_knight
Issues Facing the Administration:
Current Situation in Alash Orda (immediate)
The leadership of Alash Orda has chosen to enact laws that favor Kazakhs and Turkmens and discriminate against the Russian population of the state. To follow up on Foreign Minister Nekrasov’s formal protest the Government can initiate a policy of supporting Russian groups in Alash Orda and a policy of succession. The risk to this policy is the clear possibility for armed conflict with Alash Orda that will destabilize Central Asia.
Negotiations with Germany regarding Don-Kuban (urgent)
Foreign Minister Nekrasov and his adviser Tereshchenko have begun preparations for negotiations with Germany regarding the future of Don-Kuban. We will press for reincorporation of the Cossack lands into Russia but the Administration has to decide how hard the Government should press the Cossacks and the Germans and whether we are willing to fight either or both to reclaim the Cossack lands at this time.
Faith and Nation Movement (urgent)
A religious movement calling itself Faith and Nation has organized within Russia and the near abroad countries over the last years and they are gaining strength and require official attention. The movement seeks to promote and support Orthodox organizations in Russia and the near abroad and has begun to have an impact on the way foreign countries perceive Russia. The Government can either continue to allow the movement to operate or it can begin to impede the operations of the movement.
If the Administration chooses to allow the movement to operate then it has to address the consequences of such a decision. The Administration has to create a policy of how Russia should respond to Orthodox movements in Don-Kuban and Georgia, whether it includes open support for their cause, an offer of protection for Orthodox people, or a policy of non-intervention in the affairs of foreign countries.
Policy towards Mongolia (noncritical)
Mongolia continues to occupy the Trans-Siberian Railroad and remains a critical threat to Russian security. The Administration has to decide if the goal of Russian policy towards Mongolia is the restoration of Russian control over the railroad or regime change in Mongolia. The first may be accomplished without military force while the second will involve a serious commitment of military resources.
Policy towards Alash Orda and Turkmenistan (noncritical)
Central Asia remains a volatile region and war between the Alash Orda and Turkmenistan is likely. In such an event, the Administration needs to provide guidelines as to whether Russia will support Alash Orda or not, and the extent of such support. In addition, the Administration should define the goals of Russian foreign policy in Central Asia.
Policy towards Don-Kuban (noncritical)
Should negotiations with Germany not produce tangible results, long-term Russian foreign policy towards the Cossacks must be defined, which includes the extent to which Russia is willing to go to re-incorporate Cossack lands into Russia and how high of a priority such incorporation should be.
Policy towards Azerbaijan (noncritical)
Azerbaijan is a resource-rich state in the Caucuses and will be a beneficial asset to Russian foreign policy. The Administration is asked to determine whether Russia should invest in the Azeri economy and seek profit from the arrangement or take over the Azeri government and assume control over the region. In both cases the Administration should make it clear how far Russia will be willing to go to achieve its goals.
Policy towards Transamur (noncritical)
Finally, the Administration should define Russian policy towards Transamur. Business leaders of Transamur are planning a plebiscite on whether the breakaway state should join Russia. The Administration should determine what Russia’s response should be if Admiral Kolchak refuses to allow the vote, and whether Russia is willing to fight Transamur, Japan, or both, to re-incorporate Transamur into Russia. In addition, the Administration should decide whether Admiral Kolchak, if he is willing to cooperate, should be rehabilitated since his skills could prove very useful, or whether he should be tried for treason.
The President requires the Administration’s decisions by the end of day on Thursday.
And now some fun statistics:
IC (01/36): 67/86
IC (07/36): 80/86
IC (01/37): 106/96
IC (07/36): 115/96
Current Dissent: 0
Current Army: 112 Infantry, 2 Cavalry, 1 HQ
Chief of the Presidential Administration: Alexander Kubarev (KaiserMuffin)
Domestic and Economic Policy Adviser to the President: Vincent (TRP)
Foreign Policy Adviser to the President: Colonel Ironboot
Public Affairs Adviser to the President: Milites
Army Affairs Adviser to the President: FlyingDutchie
Navy Affairs Adviser to the President: yourworstnightmare
Air Force Affairs Adviser to the President: rule_them_all
Adviser to the President: Gregory Zackonov (mad general)
Adviser to the President: CarbrBard
Adviser to the President: trekaddict
Adviser to the President: Kolin Shephard
Adviser to the President: geek_knight
Issues Facing the Administration:
Current Situation in Alash Orda (immediate)
The leadership of Alash Orda has chosen to enact laws that favor Kazakhs and Turkmens and discriminate against the Russian population of the state. To follow up on Foreign Minister Nekrasov’s formal protest the Government can initiate a policy of supporting Russian groups in Alash Orda and a policy of succession. The risk to this policy is the clear possibility for armed conflict with Alash Orda that will destabilize Central Asia.
Negotiations with Germany regarding Don-Kuban (urgent)
Foreign Minister Nekrasov and his adviser Tereshchenko have begun preparations for negotiations with Germany regarding the future of Don-Kuban. We will press for reincorporation of the Cossack lands into Russia but the Administration has to decide how hard the Government should press the Cossacks and the Germans and whether we are willing to fight either or both to reclaim the Cossack lands at this time.
Faith and Nation Movement (urgent)
A religious movement calling itself Faith and Nation has organized within Russia and the near abroad countries over the last years and they are gaining strength and require official attention. The movement seeks to promote and support Orthodox organizations in Russia and the near abroad and has begun to have an impact on the way foreign countries perceive Russia. The Government can either continue to allow the movement to operate or it can begin to impede the operations of the movement.
If the Administration chooses to allow the movement to operate then it has to address the consequences of such a decision. The Administration has to create a policy of how Russia should respond to Orthodox movements in Don-Kuban and Georgia, whether it includes open support for their cause, an offer of protection for Orthodox people, or a policy of non-intervention in the affairs of foreign countries.
Policy towards Mongolia (noncritical)
Mongolia continues to occupy the Trans-Siberian Railroad and remains a critical threat to Russian security. The Administration has to decide if the goal of Russian policy towards Mongolia is the restoration of Russian control over the railroad or regime change in Mongolia. The first may be accomplished without military force while the second will involve a serious commitment of military resources.
Policy towards Alash Orda and Turkmenistan (noncritical)
Central Asia remains a volatile region and war between the Alash Orda and Turkmenistan is likely. In such an event, the Administration needs to provide guidelines as to whether Russia will support Alash Orda or not, and the extent of such support. In addition, the Administration should define the goals of Russian foreign policy in Central Asia.
Policy towards Don-Kuban (noncritical)
Should negotiations with Germany not produce tangible results, long-term Russian foreign policy towards the Cossacks must be defined, which includes the extent to which Russia is willing to go to re-incorporate Cossack lands into Russia and how high of a priority such incorporation should be.
Policy towards Azerbaijan (noncritical)
Azerbaijan is a resource-rich state in the Caucuses and will be a beneficial asset to Russian foreign policy. The Administration is asked to determine whether Russia should invest in the Azeri economy and seek profit from the arrangement or take over the Azeri government and assume control over the region. In both cases the Administration should make it clear how far Russia will be willing to go to achieve its goals.
Policy towards Transamur (noncritical)
Finally, the Administration should define Russian policy towards Transamur. Business leaders of Transamur are planning a plebiscite on whether the breakaway state should join Russia. The Administration should determine what Russia’s response should be if Admiral Kolchak refuses to allow the vote, and whether Russia is willing to fight Transamur, Japan, or both, to re-incorporate Transamur into Russia. In addition, the Administration should decide whether Admiral Kolchak, if he is willing to cooperate, should be rehabilitated since his skills could prove very useful, or whether he should be tried for treason.
The President requires the Administration’s decisions by the end of day on Thursday.
And now some fun statistics:
IC (01/36): 67/86
IC (07/36): 80/86
IC (01/37): 106/96
IC (07/36): 115/96
Current Dissent: 0
Current Army: 112 Infantry, 2 Cavalry, 1 HQ
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Here are the advise to the president;
Alash Orda;
That the government of Alash Orda has decided to ignore ethnic Russians is bad, but even worse is the Islamic regime of Turkestan. We must make sure they never get their hands on the lands of Alash Orda. We could support the Kazakh government against the Turkmens and that way gain influence over them, but that government doesn't seem to be stable. They could any day fall to the extremists of Bukhara. We need to reintegrate ethnic Russian territory into Russia.
Cossacks;
We should first invite the Cossacks to rejoin Russia of their own, but if they decline we have no other choice but to intervene. Even though the Cossacks are ethnic Russians they do rule over other Russians and ethnic groups that rather would be ruled by a fair government than a bunch of bandits and pillagers.
Faith and Nation;
While I don't think religion should have a place in politics, this movement could be a useful tool to reintegrate orthodox territory into Russia.
Mongolia;
This is a bunch of bandits, we should immidiately demand our railroads back. If the baron agree he won't be a problem any more. But if he stubbornly deny us our rights we should march to Ulan Baator and arrest the man.
Alash Orda and Turkestan;
We can never allow the crazies of Bukhara to rule ethnic Russians. Turkestan must be stopped by all means.
Don- Kuban (long term);
The Cossacks must be reintegrated into Russia
Azerbaijan;
Increasing our influence over the Caucasus is not a bad thing. Investing in Azeri oil would only benefit us.
Transamur;
With the recent policy change in Japan it's even more urgent to get rid of Kolchak and reoccupy the territory.
Alash Orda;
That the government of Alash Orda has decided to ignore ethnic Russians is bad, but even worse is the Islamic regime of Turkestan. We must make sure they never get their hands on the lands of Alash Orda. We could support the Kazakh government against the Turkmens and that way gain influence over them, but that government doesn't seem to be stable. They could any day fall to the extremists of Bukhara. We need to reintegrate ethnic Russian territory into Russia.
Cossacks;
We should first invite the Cossacks to rejoin Russia of their own, but if they decline we have no other choice but to intervene. Even though the Cossacks are ethnic Russians they do rule over other Russians and ethnic groups that rather would be ruled by a fair government than a bunch of bandits and pillagers.
Faith and Nation;
While I don't think religion should have a place in politics, this movement could be a useful tool to reintegrate orthodox territory into Russia.
Mongolia;
This is a bunch of bandits, we should immidiately demand our railroads back. If the baron agree he won't be a problem any more. But if he stubbornly deny us our rights we should march to Ulan Baator and arrest the man.
Alash Orda and Turkestan;
We can never allow the crazies of Bukhara to rule ethnic Russians. Turkestan must be stopped by all means.
Don- Kuban (long term);
The Cossacks must be reintegrated into Russia
Azerbaijan;
Increasing our influence over the Caucasus is not a bad thing. Investing in Azeri oil would only benefit us.
Transamur;
With the recent policy change in Japan it's even more urgent to get rid of Kolchak and reoccupy the territory.
I agree with the post above 100% Also can I form my own Party? That ould be cool. But it is your AAR so what ever you choose I am ok with
To: the president and the council of advisors
From: the army advisor to the president
Re: issues facing our administration
Gentlemen. As advisor to the army, my main preoccupation is the security of our great nation. Therefore my advise is based on security reasons and military feasability. Please take this into account.
Situation in Alash Orda: We have to send a strong signal that Russia will not stand for the abuse of ethnic Russians abroad. Even a not yet reconstructed army will be strong enough to intervene. Just beware of the risk of intervention of Turkestan, Mongolia or both...
Negotiation with Don-Kuban: The Cossack lands are a vital part of Russia, but war with Germany would be unwise at this moment. We advise trying to bring them back through negotiation, but make it clear that Russia WILL be unified eventually. We estimate that the new Brüning-government in Germany is not willing to fight over Don-Kuban though.
Faith and Nation: The army is secular and has no opinion on religion. However, most of the Cossacks are devout Orthodox Christians. FaN can give them the push they need te reunite with us. The same goes for their operations in Georgia.
Stance towards Mongolia: The army sees Mongolia as the greatest threat to the peace in the region. The Trans-Siberia Railroad MUST become part of our nation again and Sternberg MUST be removed from power.
Stance toward Central Asia: The Alash Orda has chosen to act against its Russian citizens, while Turkestan is an agressive, theocratic menace. To secure our borders, both need to be removed.
Stance towards Don-Kuban: We hope a peaceful unification is possible. If not, the bear might be forced to show its claws...
Stance towards Azerbaijan: For the moment we don't even share a border with the Azeri, so intervention is not feasible. However, if we wish to build a modern armoured army, oil will be critical. Therefore the Azeri oilwells need to fall within out sphere of influence. It is up to the prsident wether this means coöperation or annexation.
Stance towards Primorsk: If we wish to become a Pacific power once again, we need Vladivostock. A peaceful solution is preferable, but both Kolchak or Japan can easily manipulate a plebicite. We should not confront Japan at the moment. We can understand the need to rehabilitate Kolchak, but we advise to give him a military function, NOT a political one.
From: the army advisor to the president
Re: issues facing our administration
Gentlemen. As advisor to the army, my main preoccupation is the security of our great nation. Therefore my advise is based on security reasons and military feasability. Please take this into account.
Situation in Alash Orda: We have to send a strong signal that Russia will not stand for the abuse of ethnic Russians abroad. Even a not yet reconstructed army will be strong enough to intervene. Just beware of the risk of intervention of Turkestan, Mongolia or both...
Negotiation with Don-Kuban: The Cossack lands are a vital part of Russia, but war with Germany would be unwise at this moment. We advise trying to bring them back through negotiation, but make it clear that Russia WILL be unified eventually. We estimate that the new Brüning-government in Germany is not willing to fight over Don-Kuban though.
Faith and Nation: The army is secular and has no opinion on religion. However, most of the Cossacks are devout Orthodox Christians. FaN can give them the push they need te reunite with us. The same goes for their operations in Georgia.
Stance towards Mongolia: The army sees Mongolia as the greatest threat to the peace in the region. The Trans-Siberia Railroad MUST become part of our nation again and Sternberg MUST be removed from power.
Stance toward Central Asia: The Alash Orda has chosen to act against its Russian citizens, while Turkestan is an agressive, theocratic menace. To secure our borders, both need to be removed.
Stance towards Don-Kuban: We hope a peaceful unification is possible. If not, the bear might be forced to show its claws...
Stance towards Azerbaijan: For the moment we don't even share a border with the Azeri, so intervention is not feasible. However, if we wish to build a modern armoured army, oil will be critical. Therefore the Azeri oilwells need to fall within out sphere of influence. It is up to the prsident wether this means coöperation or annexation.
Stance towards Primorsk: If we wish to become a Pacific power once again, we need Vladivostock. A peaceful solution is preferable, but both Kolchak or Japan can easily manipulate a plebicite. We should not confront Japan at the moment. We can understand the need to rehabilitate Kolchak, but we advise to give him a military function, NOT a political one.
I agree with the post above 100% Also can I form my own Party? That ould be cool. But it is your AAR so what ever you choose I am ok with
That would involve a whole lot of moding of the game from my point of view, but if you want to join one of the existing parties - the Conservatives, Kadets, Social Revolutionaries, or Mensheviks/Socialists feel free. You might even get a surprise from me!
FlyingDutchie, thats a spectacular and very thoughtful report! I am impressed and everyone should take note.
For those who are interested, here are the Russian cores as decided upon by us. They encompass lands populated by ethnic Russians plus some strategic areas that were deemed essential. Areas outside of these will be turned into puppets rather than annexed.
Questions and comments are welcome, but I'm not sure if I can be persuaded to reconsider this.
Questions and comments are welcome, but I'm not sure if I can be persuaded to reconsider this.
Current Situation in Alash Orda
Our Young Republic will not stand still while our brothers in Alash Orda are discriminated as Second-class citiziens, if even that. The Ultra-nationalist Party votes for a Military action to free our brothers.
Negotiations with Germany regarding Don-Kuban
The Cossacks were good and loyal servants of the Motherland. But times have changed. If they still hold the Honor they had, they should reunite with us without an Armed event. The Germans should be happy with their 'Empire', and never had done anything about this area. Altough they control the Balance of powers in Europe, they are nothing in Asia, and should not get involved.
Faith and Nation Movement
We are a Democracy, and as such anyone should have the right to express its wishes and voices. As for the rest, God was always been at our side, if he has forgotten others countries, or they have forgotten him, we should made them remember our Lord.
Policy towards Mongolia
The Ultra-nationalist Party recognizes the importance of the Trans-siberian, and the Nation should reaquire it. But a Military action, wanting to obtain control of a whole country as Diferent of us as they are, the party puts itself against full control (If a War happens) of the Mongols.
The others issues will be writen, as the Party has not reached a conclusion.
Our Young Republic will not stand still while our brothers in Alash Orda are discriminated as Second-class citiziens, if even that. The Ultra-nationalist Party votes for a Military action to free our brothers.
Negotiations with Germany regarding Don-Kuban
The Cossacks were good and loyal servants of the Motherland. But times have changed. If they still hold the Honor they had, they should reunite with us without an Armed event. The Germans should be happy with their 'Empire', and never had done anything about this area. Altough they control the Balance of powers in Europe, they are nothing in Asia, and should not get involved.
Faith and Nation Movement
We are a Democracy, and as such anyone should have the right to express its wishes and voices. As for the rest, God was always been at our side, if he has forgotten others countries, or they have forgotten him, we should made them remember our Lord.
Policy towards Mongolia
The Ultra-nationalist Party recognizes the importance of the Trans-siberian, and the Nation should reaquire it. But a Military action, wanting to obtain control of a whole country as Diferent of us as they are, the party puts itself against full control (If a War happens) of the Mongols.
The others issues will be writen, as the Party has not reached a conclusion.
I expect to eventually conquer and puppet Ukraine and Belarus. Now, as for whether they should be annexed or not... it seemed to me that people opted for directly conquering only "Russian" lands, although I suppose "Russian" could include Ukraine and Belarus. I'll wait for more comments.