Aurora:Volga

2022-11-23T09:37:16Z

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'''Volga''' is a nation on EarthMC Aurora, led by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, with the capital as [[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]. The nation is located on the edge of European Russia, right by the border of Kazakhstan, and roughly corresponds to parts of the claims of Orenburg Oblast in real life Russian Federation.

== Timeline ==
'''July 24, 2022'''

* A concept of a nation in Ural has been proposed by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru in a group chat, the nation was to include towns of [[Orenburg]], [[Chelny]], and [[Ufa]]. The original nation name was Ural.

'''July 29, 2022'''

* National [http://discord.gg/KPbfsR Discord server] has been reopened and rebranded.

'''July 30, 2022'''

* [[Orenburg]], the capital, has been established.

'''September 4, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru and kasana2027 talk and officially decide to make separate nations. The town of Chelny will join the nation of kasana2027, Bashkiria. A few days prior to that, kasana2027 has expressed intentions to make his own nation, with [[Orenburg]] under his control.
* Due to the change of claims and directions of the nation, the name has been changed to Grand Duchy of Orenburg.
* New claims have been approved by both the [[Khazar|Khazars]] and [[Bashkiria]].
* This date marks the start of the gold collection for the nation.

'''September 14, 2022'''

* The nation has been renamed to Volga (Empire of Volga) after staff approval.
* [https://wiki.earthmc.net/wiki/Volga This wiki page] has been created.
* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro is appointed as the Prime Minister.
* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz is appointed as the Minister of Transport.
'''September 15, 2022'''

* [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus is appointed as the Minister of Finance.
* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 is appointed as the Minister of Recruitment.
* seychelles4567 donated 200 gold to the nation.
'''September 16, 2022'''

* [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih is appointed as the Minister of Tactics and Defence.
* The town of [[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]]Interro has been established by [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens.
'''September 17, 2022'''

* Three beacons have been set up in the capital of Volga, the colors of which represent the flag of the nation. [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 suggested the idea and donated one of the beacons.
'''September 19, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe is appointed as the Minister of Architecture.

'''September 20, 2022'''

* Volga has been created, at 13:10, GMT +0 time.
'''September 21, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 50 allies.

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''September 24, 2022'''

* Volga officially joins League of Nations, with [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe signing the declaration at the meeting in Victoria.
* Volga is now in /n list 2.
'''September 25, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 100 allies.
* '''The Misunderstanding Skirmish:''' A small skirmish happens, with some Japanese players (notably, from [[Khazar]]), meeting up at <code>/n spawn Volga</code> to hunt down a player that at one point joined [[Orenburg]], who wasn't part of it during the event. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567, cleared everything up.
'''September 26, 2022'''

* A part of the new district in the national capital is finally open and several claims were put up for sale.

'''September 29, 2022'''

* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz creates a new town called Sakmara.
'''September 30, 2022'''

* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''October 1, 2022'''

* '''The Battle of October:''' Several [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkish]] members (Phantrom and 1-3 of his friends) have attacked the capital of Volga, [[Orenburg]], threatening the integrity of the state by refusing to leave, because of that, [[Turkey]] has been added to the enemy list to avoid possible accidents. Members of [[Iberia]] (P8SEIDON), [[Al Andalus]] (xDolunay15x, xAvanssFx), [[Bashkiria]] (kasana2027) and [[Hudson Bay]] (YAMAPEI) have participated/attempted to participate in the battle. The battle mainly took place near the western border of [[Orenburg]], close to the IKEA. Apparently, there was an unknown third side in the conflict, because the battle hotspot has moved several times. A member of [[Khazar]] (sabakan_PVP), a close ally of Volga, has refused to leave the unwanted battle, and shortly, unexpectedly attacked and killed [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz, an important member of Volga, who thought that sabakan_PVP was on his side. The nation of Khazar has been added to enemies, although, after successful talks between [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, the empress of Volga, and the [[Khazar]] leader, seychelles4567, the situation has been handled and the lost items, namely, a full enchanted mending netherite set and a full enchanted mending netherite sword, were returned, and a compensation of 100 gold ingots was given. After that, the battle appears to have ended. Volga and [[Khazar]] remain close allies, although [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkey]] will still be refused entry on Volgan lands.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro, and [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz are the candidates.
'''October 3, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe wins the Prime Minister position with 8 votes, passing [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes), and [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro (2 votes).
'''October 6, 2022'''

* [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro creates a new town called Warlington.
'''October 7, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 150 allies.
'''October 8, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, becomes the world's most populous town at 154 residents, surpassing Aland.

'''October 9, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru makes a visit to Sakmara and Warlington.

'''October 10, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, loses the status of the world's most populous town because it was surpassed by [[Twinpeaks]] at 153 residents.
'''October 14, 2022'''

* [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe builds the "Vielsoe Tower" skyscraper in the Jaevn Jord district. It is the tallest building in Volga beating out the Orenburg hotel which was the earlier tallest building.

'''October 15, 2022'''

* The Victorian embassy, built by [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, is opened.

'''October 16, 2022'''

* Volga and Victoria sign a trade and defence pact.
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume is appointed as the new minister for architecture.
'''October 18, 2022'''

* Volga changes its official name from Kingdom of Volga to Empire of Volga to better reflect the title of the empress and imperial state of Volga.
* [[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown is created with [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 as its mayor.
'''October 20, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe leaves Orenburg and creates the county of [[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk.
'''October 23, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the leader of Bashkiria.

'''October 25, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the Just1ssue, the mayor of a major town (google) in Yugra. It has earlier been confirmed that the nation leader, 32Cragno, isn't going to be laying national claims anywhere.
'''November 1, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe informs the ministers of his resignation on November 3rd.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz and [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume are the candidates.
* Volga is in the process of switching its ranks and titles to their Russian counterparts.

'''November 2, 2022'''

* [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 and JstTea (mayor and co-mayor of FeelGudsTown) abandon their town to settle in north Greenland, leaving gymnast1976 as the new mayor.
* Later that day, gymnast1976 abandons the town as well, leaving mayor perms to a random resident, PSYCHOTICL1ME
'''November 3, 2022'''

* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume wins the Prime Minister position with 10 votes, beating out [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes).
* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe officially resigns, and becomes the new Minister of Foreign Relations.
'''November 4, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 200 allies.
'''November 5, 2022'''

* Construction on an ice road through Orenburg, Orsk, Sakmara, and Warlington
'''November 8, 2022'''

* Volga joins the Uralian Union as a founding member.
'''November 10, 2022'''

* County of Orsk becomes the Duchy of Orsk.
* County of Warlington becomes the Duchy of Warlington.
* The royal houses are organized.
'''November 13, 2022'''

* Arctic declares war on Volga. Volga enters the state of national emergency, and defends the attacks without starting any.

'''November 15, 2022'''

* Volga becomes the 10th most populous nation, finally appearing in /n list 1.
'''November 22, 2022'''

* Volga and Arctic sign the treaty of Khiva, resulting in a peace deal, ending the war.

== National Symbols ==

=== Flag ===
The flag of Volga is a tricolor of white (#ffffff), blue (#013893, and black (#000000) from top to the bottom.

* White symbolises purity and peace.
* Blue symbolises freedom, the local rivers, and the sky above Volga,
* Black symbolises power and the soil of the lands in Volga.

==== Facts ====
* The flag proportions are 2:3, but they are not officially enforced. Minecraft flag banner proprtions are 2:1.
* The flag of Volga was inspired by the flag of Russian Federation in real life

[[File:Volgaconcept.jpg|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of Volga.]]
[[File:Volgaplayers.png|center|thumb|316x316px|Members of Volga holding shields with the national flag.]]

==== Flag of the Military ====
The flag of the Volgan Military is that of the normal flag with a golden eagle, presented with a black shadow against a blue circle.[[File:KoVM.png|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of the Volgan Military.]]

=== Coat of arms ===
Volga uses the current coat of arms of Orenburg Oblast, Russian Federation. The coat of arms is currently not represented in Minecraft due to its high details.
[[File:Volgaorenburgarms.png|center|thumb|299x299px|Coat of arms of Volga.]]

== Towns ==
Currently, there are 5 towns that are part of the nation. It is planned to fill every chunk that is currently in claims of the nation.
{| class="wikitable"
!Town
!Area
!Population
!Population density
!Mayor
!Founded
|-
|[[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]
|309
|140
|0.453 per chunk
|[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
|July 30th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] Interro
|18
|10
|0.556 per chunk
|[[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz
|September 16th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Sakmara.png|20x20px]] Sakmara
|19
|3
|0.158 per chunk
|[[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
|September 29th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Warlington.png|20x20px]] Warlington
|44
|23
|0.617 per chunk
|[[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro
|October 6th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown
|15
|4
|0.522 per chunk
|PSYCHOTICL1ME
|October 18th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk
|34
|6
|0.111 per chunk
|[[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
|October 20th, 2022
|}
== Autonomous state of Interro ==
[[File:Interro.webp|thumb]]
[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] '''Autonomous state of Interro''' is an autonomous country that is part of Volgan empire. The leaders of it are [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz, [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens and mrOskar2010, with [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz owning the town in Towny.

First plans about establishing an autonomous country have been proposed on September 14th, and, after some consideration, [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru approved the project.

==== Facts ====
* Interro is the second town in the nation.
* Interro is named after [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens
* Interro does not collect any taxes.
'''Government'''

* ⭐First Consul - [[File:Intelligenz.webp]] Intelligenz
* ⭐Second Consul - [[File:Aros.webp]] Arosdrakens
* ⭐Third Consul - [[File:mroskar10index.png|16px]] mrOskar2010

== Government ==

* 👑'''Empress''' - [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
* ⭐Prime Minister - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume
* ⭐Minister of Foreign Relations - [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
* ⭐Minister of Finance - [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus
* ⭐Minister of Recruitment - [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11
* ⭐Minister of Transport - [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
* ⭐Minister of Tactics and Defence - [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih
* ⭐Minister of Architecture - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume

=== Monarch history ===

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great''' ''(September 4, 2022/September 2020, 2022 - currently)''

=== Prime Minister history ===

* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister liamarepro the First''' ''(September 14, 2022 - October 3, 2022) (Voted out)''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister Vielsoe the Negotiator''' ''(October 3, 2022 - November 3, 2022) (Resigned)''
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Prime Ministrix MoraMusume the Architect''' ''(November 3, 2022 - currently)''

== Nobility ==
Volga uses Russian noble titles for historical accuracy and better experience.

'''Russian Noble Titles:'''
* Empress - Imperatritsa (interchangeably)
* Prince - Prints (interchangeably)
* Duke - Knyaz
* Viceduke - Viceknyaz
* Count - Graf
* Viscount - Vicegraf
* Baron - Baron

'''Russian Noble Territory Names:'''

* Empire - Imperiya (interchangeably)
* Duchy - Knyazhestvo
* County - Grafstvo
* Barony - Baroniya

The current reigning royal dynasty/house is the House of Orenburg.

=== House of Orenburg (reigning house) ===

===== Empress =====

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great, of Orenburg''' (founder of the house)

==== Princes and Princesses ====

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk''' (1st child, son of Empress Ferraru)
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Princess MoraMusume the Architect of Orenburg, Prime Ministrix of Volga''' (2nd child, daughter of Empress Ferraru)
* [[File:Studsgaardindex.png|16px]] '''Prince _Studsgaard_ of Orenburg, Viceknyaz of Orsk''' (3rd child, son of Empress Ferraru)
* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington''' (younger brother of Empress Ferraru)

=== House of Orsk (closest branch of the house of Orenburg) ===
* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk'''
* [[File:Studsgaardindex.png|16px]] '''Prince _Studsgaard_ of Orenburg, Viceknyaz of Orsk'''

=== House of Warlington (branch of the house of Orenburg) ===

* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington'''
== Claim history ==
[[File:Predivisionvolgajuly24.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022)]]
[[File:Predivisionvolga.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 29, 2022 - September 4, 2022)]]
[[File:Volgamap.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (September 4, 2022 - October 23, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga23102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 23, 2022 - October 25, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga25102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 25, 2022 - currently)]]

== Allies ==

=== Closest allies ===

* [[Bashkiria]] (the other piece of the originally proposed Ural state), led by a close friend of the monarch [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, kasana2027.

* [[Khazar]], a neighbouring nation in which Orenburg (Capital of Volga) used to be in. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567 has donated hundreds of gold to the nation of Volga.
* [[Victoria]] and Volga are very close allies as they were part of LON from the start. On October 16, 2022, Volga and Victoria have created a trade and defence pact, with the Prime Minister [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe and the Victorian minister for foreign affairs, George Albert Bernadotte, signing it.

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Aurora:Volga

2022-11-16T08:06:06Z

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{{EnhancedNation|title1=Empire of Volga|leader=[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru|largest_city=Orenburg|discord=http://discord.gg/KPbfsR2|oldest_city=Orenburg|full_name=Empire of Volga|image1=[[File:volgaconcept.jpg|300px]]|image2=[[File:volgaorenburgarms.png|170px]]|image3=[[File:volga25102022.png|300px]]|economic_system=💸Capitalism|political_system=👑Constitutional Monarchy|official_language=[[File:Ukflag.png|20px]] English|capital_city=Orenburg|population=[[File:Greenarrow.png|10px]] 202|/n_list_page=2|established=September 20th, 2022}}

'''Volga''' is a nation on EarthMC Aurora, led by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, with the capital as [[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]. The nation is located on the edge of European Russia, right by the border of Kazakhstan, and roughly corresponds to parts of the claims of Orenburg Oblast in real life Russian Federation.

== Timeline ==
'''July 24, 2022'''

* A concept of a nation in Ural has been proposed by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru in a group chat, the nation was to include towns of [[Orenburg]], [[Chelny]], and [[Ufa]]. The original nation name was Ural.

'''July 29, 2022'''

* National [http://discord.gg/KPbfsR Discord server] has been reopened and rebranded.

'''July 30, 2022'''

* [[Orenburg]], the capital, has been established.

'''September 4, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru and kasana2027 talk and officially decide to make separate nations. The town of Chelny will join the nation of kasana2027, Bashkiria. A few days prior to that, kasana2027 has expressed intentions to make his own nation, with [[Orenburg]] under his control.
* Due to the change of claims and directions of the nation, the name has been changed to Grand Duchy of Orenburg.
* New claims have been approved by both the [[Khazar|Khazars]] and [[Bashkiria]].
* This date marks the start of the gold collection for the nation.

'''September 14, 2022'''

* The nation has been renamed to Volga (Empire of Volga) after staff approval.
* [https://wiki.earthmc.net/wiki/Volga This wiki page] has been created.
* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro is appointed as the Prime Minister.
* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz is appointed as the Minister of Transport.
'''September 15, 2022'''

* [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus is appointed as the Minister of Finance.
* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 is appointed as the Minister of Recruitment.
* seychelles4567 donated 200 gold to the nation.
'''September 16, 2022'''

* [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih is appointed as the Minister of Tactics and Defence.
* The town of [[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]]Interro has been established by [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens.
'''September 17, 2022'''

* Three beacons have been set up in the capital of Volga, the colors of which represent the flag of the nation. [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 suggested the idea and donated one of the beacons.
'''September 19, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe is appointed as the Minister of Architecture.

'''September 20, 2022'''

* Volga has been created, at 13:10, GMT +0 time.
'''September 21, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 50 allies.

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''September 24, 2022'''

* Volga officially joins League of Nations, with [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe signing the declaration at the meeting in Victoria.
* Volga is now in /n list 2.
'''September 25, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 100 allies.
* '''The Misunderstanding Skirmish:''' A small skirmish happens, with some Japanese players (notably, from [[Khazar]]), meeting up at <code>/n spawn Volga</code> to hunt down a player that at one point joined [[Orenburg]], who wasn't part of it during the event. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567, cleared everything up.
'''September 26, 2022'''

* A part of the new district in the national capital is finally open and several claims were put up for sale.

'''September 29, 2022'''

* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz creates a new town called Sakmara.
'''September 30, 2022'''

* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''October 1, 2022'''

* '''The Battle of October:''' Several [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkish]] members (Phantrom and 1-3 of his friends) have attacked the capital of Volga, [[Orenburg]], threatening the integrity of the state by refusing to leave, because of that, [[Turkey]] has been added to the enemy list to avoid possible accidents. Members of [[Iberia]] (P8SEIDON), [[Al Andalus]] (xDolunay15x, xAvanssFx), [[Bashkiria]] (kasana2027) and [[Hudson Bay]] (YAMAPEI) have participated/attempted to participate in the battle. The battle mainly took place near the western border of [[Orenburg]], close to the IKEA. Apparently, there was an unknown third side in the conflict, because the battle hotspot has moved several times. A member of [[Khazar]] (sabakan_PVP), a close ally of Volga, has refused to leave the unwanted battle, and shortly, unexpectedly attacked and killed [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz, an important member of Volga, who thought that sabakan_PVP was on his side. The nation of Khazar has been added to enemies, although, after successful talks between [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, the empress of Volga, and the [[Khazar]] leader, seychelles4567, the situation has been handled and the lost items, namely, a full enchanted mending netherite set and a full enchanted mending netherite sword, were returned, and a compensation of 100 gold ingots was given. After that, the battle appears to have ended. Volga and [[Khazar]] remain close allies, although [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkey]] will still be refused entry on Volgan lands.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro, and [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz are the candidates.
'''October 3, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe wins the Prime Minister position with 8 votes, passing [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes), and [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro (2 votes).
'''October 6, 2022'''

* [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro creates a new town called Warlington.
'''October 7, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 150 allies.
'''October 8, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, becomes the world's most populous town at 154 residents, surpassing Aland.

'''October 9, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru makes a visit to Sakmara and Warlington.

'''October 10, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, loses the status of the world's most populous town because it was surpassed by [[Twinpeaks]] at 153 residents.
'''October 14, 2022'''

* [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe builds the "Vielsoe Tower" skyscraper in the Jaevn Jord district. It is the tallest building in Volga beating out the Orenburg hotel which was the earlier tallest building.

'''October 15, 2022'''

* The Victorian embassy, built by [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, is opened.

'''October 16, 2022'''

* Volga and Victoria sign a trade and defence pact.
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume is appointed as the new minister for architecture.
'''October 18, 2022'''

* Volga changes its official name from Kingdom of Volga to Empire of Volga to better reflect the title of the empress and imperial state of Volga.
* [[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown is created with [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 as its mayor.
'''October 20, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe leaves Orenburg and creates the county of [[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk.
'''October 23, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the leader of Bashkiria.

'''October 25, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the Just1ssue, the mayor of a major town (google) in Yugra. It has earlier been confirmed that the nation leader, 32Cragno, isn't going to be laying national claims anywhere.
'''November 1, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe informs the ministers of his resignation on November 3rd.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz and [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume are the candidates.
* Volga is in the process of switching its ranks and titles to their Russian counterparts.

'''November 2, 2022'''

* [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 and JstTea (mayor and co-mayor of FeelGudsTown) abandon their town to settle in north Greenland, leaving gymnast1976 as the new mayor.
* Later that day, gymnast1976 abandons the town as well, leaving mayor perms to a random resident, PSYCHOTICL1ME
'''November 3, 2022'''

* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume wins the Prime Minister position with 10 votes, beating out [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes).
* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe officially resigns, and becomes the new Minister of Foreign Relations.
'''November 4, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 200 allies.
'''November 5, 2022'''

* Construction on an ice road through Orenburg, Orsk, Sakmara, and Warlington
'''November 8, 2022'''

* Volga joins the Uralian Union as a founding member.
'''November 10, 2022'''

* County of Orsk becomes the Duchy of Orsk.
* County of Warlington becomes the Duchy of Warlington.
* The royal houses are organized.
'''November 15, 2022'''

* Volga becomes the 10th most populous nation, finally appearing in /n list 1.

== National Symbols ==

=== Flag ===
The flag of Volga is a tricolor of white (#ffffff), blue (#013893, and black (#000000) from top to the bottom.

* White symbolises purity and peace.
* Blue symbolises freedom, the local rivers, and the sky above Volga,
* Black symbolises power and the soil of the lands in Volga.

==== Facts ====
* The flag proportions are 2:3, but they are not officially enforced. Minecraft flag banner proprtions are 2:1.
* The flag of Volga was inspired by the flag of Russian Federation in real life

[[File:Volgaconcept.jpg|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of Volga.]]
[[File:Volgaplayers.png|center|thumb|316x316px|Members of Volga holding shields with the national flag.]]

==== Flag of the Military ====
The flag of the Volgan Military is that of the normal flag with a golden eagle, presented with a black shadow against a blue circle.[[File:KoVM.png|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of the Volgan Military.]]

=== Coat of arms ===
Volga uses the current coat of arms of Orenburg Oblast, Russian Federation. The coat of arms is currently not represented in Minecraft due to its high details.
[[File:Volgaorenburgarms.png|center|thumb|299x299px|Coat of arms of Volga.]]

== Towns ==
Currently, there are 5 towns that are part of the nation. It is planned to fill every chunk that is currently in claims of the nation.
{| class="wikitable"
!Town
!Area
!Population
!Population density
!Mayor
!Founded
|-
|[[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]
|309
|140
|0.453 per chunk
|[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
|July 30th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] Interro
|18
|10
|0.556 per chunk
|[[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz
|September 16th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Sakmara.png|20x20px]] Sakmara
|19
|3
|0.158 per chunk
|[[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
|September 29th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Warlington.png|20x20px]] Warlington
|44
|23
|0.617 per chunk
|[[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro
|October 6th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown
|15
|4
|0.522 per chunk
|PSYCHOTICL1ME
|October 18th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk
|34
|6
|0.111 per chunk
|[[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
|October 20th, 2022
|}
== Autonomous state of Interro ==
[[File:Interro.webp|thumb]]
[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] '''Autonomous state of Interro''' is an autonomous country that is part of Volgan empire. The leaders of it are [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz, [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens and mrOskar2010, with [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz owning the town in Towny.

First plans about establishing an autonomous country have been proposed on September 14th, and, after some consideration, [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru approved the project.

==== Facts ====
* Interro is the second town in the nation.
* Interro is named after [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens
* Interro does not collect any taxes.
'''Government'''

* ⭐First Consul - [[File:Intelligenz.webp]] Intelligenz
* ⭐Second Consul - [[File:Aros.webp]] Arosdrakens
* ⭐Third Consul - [[File:mroskar10index.png|16px]] mrOskar2010

== Government ==

* 👑'''Empress''' - [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
* ⭐Prime Minister - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume
* ⭐Minister of Foreign Relations - [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
* ⭐Minister of Finance - [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus
* ⭐Minister of Recruitment - [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11
* ⭐Minister of Transport - [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
* ⭐Minister of Tactics and Defence - [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih
* ⭐Minister of Architecture - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume

=== Monarch history ===

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great''' ''(September 4, 2022/September 2020, 2022 - currently)''

=== Prime Minister history ===

* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister liamarepro the First''' ''(September 14, 2022 - October 3, 2022) (Voted out)''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister Vielsoe the Negotiator''' ''(October 3, 2022 - November 3, 2022) (Resigned)''
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Prime Ministrix MoraMusume the Architect''' ''(November 3, 2022 - currently)''

== Nobility ==
Volga uses Russian noble titles for historical accuracy and better experience.

'''Russian Noble Titles:'''
* Empress - Imperatritsa (interchangeably)
* Prince - Prints (interchangeably)
* Duke - Knyaz
* Viceduke - Viceknyaz
* Count - Graf
* Viscount - Vicegraf
* Baron - Baron

'''Russian Noble Territory Names:'''

* Empire - Imperiya (interchangeably)
* Duchy - Knyazhestvo
* County - Grafstvo
* Barony - Baroniya

The current reigning royal dynasty/house is the House of Orenburg.

=== House of Orenburg (reigning house) ===

===== Empress =====

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great, of Orenburg''' (founder of the house)

==== Princes and Princesses ====

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk''' (1st child, son of Empress Ferraru)
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Princess MoraMusume the Architect of Orenburg, Prime Ministrix of Volga''' (2nd child, daughter of Empress Ferraru)
* [[File:Studsgaardindex.png|16px]] '''Prince _Studsgaard_ of Orenburg, Viceknyaz of Orsk''' (3rd child, son of Empress Ferraru)
* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington''' (younger brother of Empress Ferraru)

=== House of Orsk (closest branch of the house of Orenburg) ===
* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk'''
* [[File:Studsgaardindex.png|16px]] '''Prince _Studsgaard_ of Orenburg, Viceknyaz of Orsk'''

=== House of Warlington (branch of the house of Orenburg) ===

* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington'''
== Claim history ==
[[File:Predivisionvolgajuly24.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022)]]
[[File:Predivisionvolga.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 29, 2022 - September 4, 2022)]]
[[File:Volgamap.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (September 4, 2022 - October 23, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga23102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 23, 2022 - October 25, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga25102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 25, 2022 - currently)]]

== Allies ==

=== Closest allies ===

* [[Bashkiria]] (the other piece of the originally proposed Ural state), led by a close friend of the monarch [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, kasana2027.

* [[Khazar]], a neighbouring nation in which Orenburg (Capital of Volga) used to be in. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567 has donated hundreds of gold to the nation of Volga.
* [[Victoria]] and Volga are very close allies as they were part of LON from the start. On October 16, 2022, Volga and Victoria have created a trade and defence pact, with the Prime Minister [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe and the Victorian minister for foreign affairs, George Albert Bernadotte, signing it.

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'''Orenburg''' is the 2nd largest town by population on Terra Aurora, and is the capital of [[Volga]]. It is located on the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Ural river, south of Ural Mountains and east of Volga River. The city is rich in various buildings, shops, and groves. The mayor of Orenburg is [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru. The town was founded on July 30th, 2022.

The town offers free plots, food, and starter resources. Orenburg is open to everyone, the town status is open and anyone can join it using <code>/t join Orenburg.</code> Orenburg is generally active and houses a large community of people, the current population is over 100 residents.

The town has a lot of various buildings/places/landmarks, most notable ones include:

* Five different shops
* Two towers made of wood and cobble
* Three beacons that form the colours of the flag of [[Volga]], and a small cozy park around the central beacon
* An industrial area to the north
* Several spruce and birch groves
* An IKEA store
* An animal shelter
* Multiple farms
* A hotel
* SUBWAY Restaurant
* McDonalds Restaurant
* An ice road station that currently leads to Ufa and Chelny
* An ice road station that currently leads to Orsk, Sakmara, and Warlington
* A police station
* A sandstone skyscraper
* The royal palace
* A major bank

== History ==

=== Era of stagnation (July 24th - August 19th) ===
Orenburg was started by Ferraru when they suggested to make a nation in Ural with their friends. Orenburg was the 2nd town to be established in the nation, the 1st one was Chelny (previously known as Набережные_Челны). During the era of stagnation, the town initially served no purpose, and only existed as a station for [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru to store resources and recruit people to exchange gold. The town quickly rose in population because of Ferraru's effective recruiting methods, however, no buildings, roads, bases were to be seen - Orenburg was nothing but a large flat plain of grass.

'''July 24, 2022'''

* First talks about establishing a nation in Ural are mentioned by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru in a private group chat.

'''July 30, 2022'''

* Orenburg is established.

'''August 4, 2022'''

* Orenburg hits the population count of 25 residents.
'''August 19, 2022'''

* The first building and the first road were built by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru and [[File:sa4fireindex.png|16px]] Sa4fire. The stagnation period is over.

=== Era of growth (August 19th - Present) ===
After the first building was built, a new era started, during era of growth, the town drastically changed. In the first week, over 10 buildings were built. Mass recruiting was still in place and Orenburg was increasing in population even faster than before. The town also significantly increased in claims, and new roads were built and extended. Era of growth is still not over.

'''August 20, 2022'''

* Orenburg is sieged by two players from Kushan, one casualty on Orenburg's side, however the attackers escaped once backup was called.

'''August 21, 2022'''

* Orenburg hits the town online of 9, biggest activity ever recorded.

'''August 23, 2022'''

* Orenburg wins a siege which was started by some players from Al Andalus and Portugal, no casualties on each side.

'''August 24, 2022'''

* Orenburg is connected to Ufa, Chelny, and Yekaterinburg with a new ice road line.
* A new station was built by Ferraru and Scobz (ConsularScobz).

'''August 28, 2022'''

* Orenburg gets in the top 10 towns by population (/t list).

'''August 29, 2022'''

* Orenburg becomes the 6th town by population.

'''August 31, 2022'''

* Orenburg, with the help of donations by our residents, got a beacon for 75 gold.
'''September 5, 2022'''

* An IKEA store was built by liamarepro, with help from Ferraru, ConsularScobz, and Nauroras.

'''September 7, 2022'''

* Orenburg hits the population count of 100 residents.

'''September 8, 2022'''

* Orenburg gets an incredible donation of two spawners, which were later sold for 360 gold for both.
'''September 9, 2022'''

* Orenburg becomes the 4th town by population.
'''September 13, 2022'''

* Orenburg raises over 40% of the price for a nation.
'''September 14, 2022'''

* liamarepro gets promoted to the rank of councillor/co-mayor.
* Orenburg becomes the 3rd town by population.
'''September 17, 2022'''

* Orenburg obtains 2 more beacons with the help of [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11, the two towers have been reworked to feature beacons going through them.
* Orenburg hits the town online of 10, the latest record in the nation and the town.
* Over 20 residents have been recruited in a single day, the latest record in the nation and the town.
* Orenburg raises over 75% of the price for a nation, raising over 200-250 gold in a day.
'''September 21, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoe.webp|16px]] Vielsoe becomes the town councillor.

'''September 22, 2022'''

* Construction of the[[File:Jaevn Jord Flag.png|23x23px]] Jaevn Jord district in Orenburg has started.
* Orenburg becomes the 2nd largest town by population and hits a milestone of 150 residents.
'''September 25, 2022'''

* '''The Misunderstanding Skirmish''' takes place in Orenburg. Detailed information regarding that conflict is described on the wiki page of [[Volga]].

'''September 26, 2022'''

* The new district Jaevn Jord [[File:Jaevn Jord Flag.png|23x23px]], built by [[File:vielsoe.webp|16px]] Vielsoe is finally open, and several claims were put up for sale.
'''September 28, 2022'''

* Fu_Mu, EarthMC staff member, removes random poles and pillars of cobblestone and dirt around the town.

'''September 30, 2022'''

* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 becomes the town councillor.
* Orenburg police station was built.
'''October 1, 2022'''

* '''The Battle of October''' takes place in Orenburg. Detailed information regarding that conflict is described on the wiki page of [[Volga]].
'''October 7, 2022'''

* Orenburg co-mayor, [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro, leaves Orenburg to create a new town in the nation, [[Warlington]].
'''October 8, 2022'''
*Orenburg becomes the world's most populous town at 154 residents, surpassing [[Aland]].
'''October 9, 2022'''

* [[File:moramusumeindex.png|16px]] MoraMusume builds a large inn next to the town spawn

'''October 10, 2022'''
* Orenburg loses the status of the world's most populous town because it was surpassed by [[Twinpeaks]] at 153 residents
'''October 14, 2022'''

* [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe builds the "Vielsoe Tower" skyscraper in the [[File:Jaevn Jord Flag.png|23x23px]]Jaevn Jord district, it hosts the Volgan City Council, the Volgan governments meeting place and soon the Volgan League of Nations.
'''October 15, 2022'''

* [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe becomes the new co-mayor of Orenburg.
* The Victorian embassy, built by [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe is opened.
'''November 8, 2022'''

* L2L0P2Q1, former nation member, griefs a part of the IKEA, abusing perms given by [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro. The result has been reverted by Masrain, an EarthMC staff member, and the griefer has been warned.

* Large spruce grove is built, south of the main street.

'''November 15, 2022'''

* New road is built, area for 9 new plots is cleared out.
* Orenburg expands significantly, from 274 to 309 chunks (+35).

== Jaevn Jord District ==
[[File:Jaevn Jord Flag.png|thumb]]
The Jaevn Jord District is a district in Orenburg and is located southern most part of Orenburg, [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe is the creator and the main builder of the district. Jaevn Jord doesnt have any government and is completely subservient and is subject to the Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

'''Facts:'''

* The Victorian embassy is located in Jaevn Jord.
* The tallest building Vielsoe Tower is located in Jaevn Jord.
* The royal palace is going to be built in Jaevn Jord.
* The Minister of Recruitment [[File:Alexander head.webp]] alexanderws11 and the Knyaz of Warlington and former Prime Minister [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro own property in Jaevn Jord.

== Notable people ==

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Ferraru''' - the mayor of Orenburg.
* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] '''liamarepro''' - former co-mayor of Orenburg, the most active member and the owner of the most plots in the town; left Orenburg to make [[Warlington]].
* [[File:sa4fireindex.png|16px]] '''Sa4fire''' - the player that built the first building and the first road, along with the mayor.
* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] '''ConsularScobz''' - at one point, the most powerful member of the town, very active, the first person in the town to get a full netherite set with netherite tools; left Orenburg to make [[Sakmara]].
* [[File:dylan_nocapyasindex.png|16px]] '''Dylan_NoCapYAS''' - an important builder, built a bunch of buildings in Orenburg.
* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] '''alexanderws11''' - town councillor, great builder, impressive donor to the town, very active player.
* [[File:epiksnowindex.png|16px]] '''Epik_Snow''' - great builder, built the Orenburg hotel, a McDonalds, and a SUBWAY.
* [[File:Vielsoe.webp|16px]] '''Vielsoe''' - former co-mayor of Orenburg, builder of the Jaevn Jord district of Orenburg, very active member and large donor to Orenburg.
* [[File:moramusumeindex.png|16px]] '''MoraMusume''' - town councillor, great builder, built several private residences, the Prime Minister office, a shop, the royal palace, and the inn of Orenburg.

=== People who donated substantial amounts of gold/resources to Orenburg ===

* liamarepro
* ConsularScobz
* kazuutora
* EndermanIsSus
* Lowiekuh
* Travka1755
* Vielsoe
* alexanderws11
* seychelles4567
* Arosdraken
* kasana2027
* xenerchan
* SillyDuggo
* MoraMusume
* benthebruce
* M4RW3LL

== Images ==
Images of Orenburg are to be included in this section. Anyone can add their own images here.[[File:ORENBURGMAP.png|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg and its claims (September 8th, 2022)|center]][[File:ORENBURGMAP2.png|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg, claims not shown (September 8th, 2022)|center]]
[[File:Orenburg1october.png|center|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg and its claims (October 1st, 2022)]]
[[File:Noclaimsorenburg1october.png|center|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg, claims not shown (October 1st, 2022)]]
[[File:Orenburg16112022.png|center|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg and its claims (November 16th, 2022)]]
[[File:Orenburg16112022empty.png|center|thumb|399x399px|Map of Orenburg, claims not shown (November 16th, 2022)]]
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{{EnhancedNation|title1=Empire of Volga|leader=[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru|largest_city=Orenburg|discord=http://discord.gg/KPbfsR2|oldest_city=Orenburg|full_name=Empire of Volga|image1=[[File:volgaconcept.jpg|300px]]|image2=[[File:volgaorenburgarms.png|170px]]|image3=[[File:volga25102022.png|300px]]|economic_system=💸Capitalism|political_system=👑Constitutional Monarchy|official_language=[[File:Ukflag.png|20px]] English|capital_city=Orenburg|population=[[File:Greenarrow.png|10px]] 202|/n_list_page=2|established=September 20th, 2022}}

'''Volga''' is a nation on EarthMC Aurora, led by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, with the capital as [[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]. The nation is located on the edge of European Russia, right by the border of Kazakhstan, and roughly corresponds to parts of the claims of Orenburg Oblast in real Russian Federation.

== Timeline ==
'''July 24, 2022'''

* A concept of a nation in Ural has been proposed by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru in a group chat, the nation was to include towns of [[Orenburg]], [[Chelny]], and [[Ufa]]. The original nation name was Ural.

'''July 29, 2022'''

* National [http://discord.gg/KPbfsR Discord server] has been reopened and rebranded.

'''July 30, 2022'''

* [[Orenburg]], the capital, has been established.

'''September 4, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru and kasana2027 talk and officially decide to make separate nations. The town of Chelny will join the nation of kasana2027, Bashkiria. A few days prior to that, kasana2027 has expressed intentions to make his own nation, with [[Orenburg]] under his control.
* Due to the change of claims and directions of the nation, the name has been changed to Grand Duchy of Orenburg.
* New claims have been approved by both the [[Khazar|Khazars]] and [[Bashkiria]].
* This date marks the start of the gold collection for the nation.

'''September 14, 2022'''

* The nation has been renamed to Volga (Empire of Volga) after staff approval.
* [https://wiki.earthmc.net/wiki/Volga This wiki page] has been created.
* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro is appointed as the Prime Minister.
* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz is appointed as the Minister of Transport.
'''September 15, 2022'''

* [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus is appointed as the Minister of Finance.
* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 is appointed as the Minister of Recruitment.
* seychelles4567 donated 200 gold to the nation.
'''September 16, 2022'''

* [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih is appointed as the Minister of Tactics and Defence.
* The town of [[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]]Interro has been established by [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens.
'''September 17, 2022'''

* Three beacons have been set up in the capital of Volga, the colors of which represent the flag of the nation. [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 suggested the idea and donated one of the beacons.
'''September 19, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe is appointed as the Minister of Architecture.

'''September 20, 2022'''

* Volga has been created, at 13:10, GMT +0 time.
'''September 21, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 50 allies.

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''September 24, 2022'''

* Volga officially joins League of Nations, with [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe signing the declaration at the meeting in Victoria.
* Volga is now in /n list 2.
'''September 25, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 100 allies.
* '''The Misunderstanding Skirmish:''' A small skirmish happens, with some Japanese players (notably, from [[Khazar]]), meeting up at <code>/n spawn Volga</code> to hunt down a player that at one point joined [[Orenburg]], who wasn't part of it during the event. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567, cleared everything up.
'''September 26, 2022'''

* A part of the new district in the national capital is finally open and several claims were put up for sale.

'''September 29, 2022'''

* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz creates a new town called Sakmara.
'''September 30, 2022'''

* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''October 1, 2022'''

* '''The Battle of October:''' Several [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkish]] members (Phantrom and 1-3 of his friends) have attacked the capital of Volga, [[Orenburg]], threatening the integrity of the state by refusing to leave, because of that, [[Turkey]] has been added to the enemy list to avoid possible accidents. Members of [[Iberia]] (P8SEIDON), [[Al Andalus]] (xDolunay15x, xAvanssFx), [[Bashkiria]] (kasana2027) and [[Hudson Bay]] (YAMAPEI) have participated/attempted to participate in the battle. The battle mainly took place near the western border of [[Orenburg]], close to the IKEA. Apparently, there was an unknown third side in the conflict, because the battle hotspot has moved several times. A member of [[Khazar]] (sabakan_PVP), a close ally of Volga, has refused to leave the unwanted battle, and shortly, unexpectedly attacked and killed [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz, an important member of Volga, who thought that sabakan_PVP was on his side. The nation of Khazar has been added to enemies, although, after successful talks between [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, the empress of Volga, and the [[Khazar]] leader, seychelles4567, the situation has been handled and the lost items, namely, a full enchanted mending netherite set and a full enchanted mending netherite sword, were returned, and a compensation of 100 gold ingots was given. After that, the battle appears to have ended. Volga and [[Khazar]] remain close allies, although [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkey]] will still be refused entry on Volgan lands.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro, and [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz are the candidates.
'''October 3, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe wins the Prime Minister position with 8 votes, passing [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes), and [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro (2 votes).
'''October 6, 2022'''

* [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro creates a new town called Warlington.
'''October 7, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 150 allies.
'''October 8, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, becomes the world's most populous town at 154 residents, surpassing Aland.

'''October 9, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru makes a visit to Sakmara and Warlington.

'''October 10, 2022'''

* Orenburg, the capital of Volga, loses the status of the world's most populous town because it was surpassed by [[Twinpeaks]] at 153 residents.
'''October 14, 2022'''

* [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe builds the "Vielsoe Tower" skyscraper in the Jaevn Jord district. It is the tallest building in Volga beating out the Orenburg hotel which was the earlier tallest building.

'''October 15, 2022'''

* The Victorian embassy, built by [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, is opened.

'''October 16, 2022'''

* Volga and Victoria sign a trade and defence pact.
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume is appointed as the new minister for architecture.
'''October 18, 2022'''

* Volga changes its official name from Kingdom of Volga to Empire of Volga to better reflect the title of the empress and imperial state of Volga.
* [[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown is created with [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 as its mayor.
'''October 20, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe leaves Orenburg and creates the county of [[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk.
'''October 23, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the leader of Bashkiria.

'''October 25, 2022'''

* Volga expands its territories after talks with the Just1ssue, the mayor of a major town (google) in Yugra. It has earlier been confirmed that the nation leader, 32Cragno, isn't going to be laying national claims anywhere.
'''November 1, 2022'''

* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe informs the ministers of his resignation on November 3rd.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz and [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume are the candidates.
* Volga is in the process of switching its ranks and titles to their Russian counterparts.

'''November 2, 2022'''

* [[File:L2L0P2Q1 head.webp]] L2OP2Q1 and JstTea (mayor and co-mayor of FeelGudsTown) abandon their town to settle in north Greenland, leaving gymnast1976 as the new mayor.
* Later that day, gymnast1976 abandons the town as well, leaving mayor perms to a random resident, PSYCHOTICL1ME
'''November 3, 2022'''

* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume wins the Prime Minister position with 10 votes, beating out [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes).
* Prime Minister [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe officially resigns, and becomes the new Minister of Foreign Relations.
'''November 4, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 200 allies.
'''November 5, 2022'''

* Construction on an ice road through Orenburg, Orsk, Sakmara, and Warlington
November 8, 2022

* Volga joins the Uralian Union as a founding member.
November 10, 2022

* County of Orsk becomes the Duchy of Orsk.
* County of Warlington becomes the Duchy of Warlington.
* The royal houses are organized.

== National Symbols ==

=== Flag ===
The flag of Volga is a tricolor of white (#ffffff), blue (#013893, and black (#000000) from top to the bottom.

* White symbolises purity and peace.
* Blue symbolises freedom, the local rivers, and the sky above Volga,
* Black symbolises power and the soil of the lands in Volga.

==== Facts ====
* The flag proportions are 2:3, but they are not officially enforced. Minecraft flag banner proprtions are 2:1.
* The flag of Volga was inspired by the flag of Russian Federation in real life

[[File:Volgaconcept.jpg|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of Volga.]]
[[File:Volgaplayers.png|center|thumb|316x316px|Members of Volga holding shields with the national flag.]]

==== Flag of the Military ====
The flag of the Volgan Military is that of the normal flag with a golden eagle, presented with a black shadow against a blue circle.[[File:KoVM.png|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of the Volgan Military.]]

=== Coat of arms ===
Volga uses the current coat of arms of Orenburg Oblast, Russian Federation. The coat of arms is currently not represented in Minecraft due to its high details.
[[File:Volgaorenburgarms.png|center|thumb|299x299px|Coat of arms of Volga.]]

== Towns ==
Currently, there are 5 towns that are part of the nation. It is planned to fill every chunk that is currently in claims of the nation.
{| class="wikitable"
!Town
!Area
!Population
!Population density
!Mayor
!Founded
|-
|[[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]
|273
|147
|0.538 per chunk
|[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
|July 30th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] Interro
|18
|10
|0.556 per chunk
|[[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz
|September 16th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Sakmara.png|20x20px]] Sakmara
|19
|3
|0.158 per chunk
|[[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
|September 29th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Warlington.png|20x20px]] Warlington
|44
|23
|0.617 per chunk
|[[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro
|October 6th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Feelsgud.png|20x20px]] FeelGudsTown
|15
|4
|0.522 per chunk
|PSYCHOTICL1ME
|October 18th, 2022
|-
|[[File:Flag of Orsk.jpg|20x20px]] Orsk
|32
|2
|0.062 per chunk
|[[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
|October 20th, 2022
|}
== Autonomous state of Interro ==
[[File:Interro.webp|thumb]]
[[File:Interro.webp|20x20px]] '''Autonomous state of Interro''' is an autonomous country that is part of Volgan empire. The leaders of it are [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz, [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens and mrOskar2010, with [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz owning the town in Towny.

First plans about establishing an autonomous country have been proposed on September 14th, and, after some consideration, [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru approved the project.

==== Facts ====
* Interro is the second town in the nation.
* Interro is named after [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens
* Interro does not collect any taxes.
'''Government'''

* ⭐First Consul - [[File:Intelligenz.webp]] Intelligenz
* ⭐Second Consul - [[File:Aros.webp]] Arosdrakens
* ⭐Third Consul - mrOskar2010

== Government ==

* 👑'''Empress''' - [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
* ⭐Prime Minister - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume
* ⭐Minister of Foreign Relations - [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe
* ⭐Minister of Finance - [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus
* ⭐Minister of Recruitment - [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11
* ⭐Minister of Transport - [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
* ⭐Minister of Tactics and Defence - [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih
* ⭐Minister of Architecture - [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] MoraMusume

=== Monarch history ===

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great''' ''(September 4, 2022/September 2020, 2022 - currently)''

=== Prime Minister history ===

* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister liamarepro the First''' ''(September 14, 2022 - October 3, 2022) (Voted out)''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister Vielsoe the Negotiator''' ''(October 3, 2022 - November 3, 2022) (Resigned)''
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Prime Ministrix MoraMusume the Architect''' ''(November 3, 2022 - currently)''

== Nobility ==
Volga uses Russian noble titles for historical accuracy and better experience.

'''Russian Noble Titles:'''
* Empress - Imperatritsa (interchangeably)
* Prince - Prints (interchangeably)
* Duke - Knyaz
* Viceduke - Viceknyaz
* Count - Graf
* Viscount - Vicegraf
* Baron - Baron

'''Russian Noble Territory Names:'''

* Empire - Imperiya (interchangeably)
* Duchy - Knyazhestvo
* County - Grafstvo
* Barony - Baroniya

The current reigning royal dynasty/house is the House of Orenburg.

=== House of Orenburg (reigning house) ===

===== Empress =====

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great, of Orenburg''' (founder of the house)

==== Princes and Princesses ====

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk''' (son of Empress Ferraru)
* [[File:Moramusume.png|16x16px]] '''Princess MoraMusume the Architect of Orenburg''' (daughter of Empress Ferraru)
* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington''' (younger brother of Empress Ferraru)

=== House of Orsk (closest branch of the house of Orenburg) ===
* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prince Vielsoe the Negotiator of Orenburg and Orsk, Knyaz of Orsk'''
* [[File:Studsgaardindex.png|16px]] '''Prince _Studsgaard_ of Orenburg, Viceknyaz of Orsk'''

=== House of Warlington (branch of the house of Orenburg) ===

* '''[[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] Prince liamarepro of Orenburg, Knyaz of Warlington'''

(To be updated soon)
== Claim history ==
[[File:Predivisionvolgajuly24.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022)]]
[[File:Predivisionvolga.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of the Kingdom of Ural, the nation that was divided into two parts - Bashkiria (north) and Volga (south) (July 29, 2022 - September 4, 2022)]]
[[File:Volgamap.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (September 4, 2022 - October 23, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga23102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 23, 2022 - October 25, 2022)]]
[[File:Volga25102022.png|center|thumb|400x400px|Map of Volga (October 25, 2022 - currently)]]

== Allies ==

=== Closest allies ===

* [[Bashkiria]] (the other piece of the originally proposed Ural state), led by a close friend of the monarch [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, kasana2027.

* [[Khazar]], a neighbouring nation in which Orenburg (Capital of Volga) used to be in. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567 has donated hundreds of gold to the nation of Volga.
* [[Victoria]] and Volga are very close allies as they were part of LON from the start. On October 16, 2022, Volga and Victoria have created a trade and defence pact, with the Prime Minister [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe and the Victorian minister for foreign affairs, George Albert Bernadotte, signing it.

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{{EnhancedNation|title1=Kingdom of Volga|leader=[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru|largest_city=Orenburg|discord=http://discord.gg/KPbfsR2|oldest_city=Orenburg|full_name=Kingdom of Volga|image1=[[File:volgaconcept.jpg|300px]]|image2=[[File:volgaorenburgarms.png|170px]]|image3=[[File:volgamap.png|300px]]|economic_system=💸Capitalism|political_system=👑Constitutional Monarchy|official_language=[[File:Ukflag.png|20px]] English|capital_city=Orenburg|population=[[File:Greenarrow.png|10px]] 164|/n_list_page=2|established=September 20th, 2022}}

'''Volga''' is a nation on EarthMC Aurora, led by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, with the capital as [[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]. The nation is located on the edge of European Russia, right by the border of Kazakhstan, and roughly corresponds to parts of the claims of Orenburg Oblast in real Russian Federation.

== Timeline ==
'''July 24, 2022'''

* A concept of a nation in Ural has been proposed by [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru in a group chat, the nation was to include towns of [[Orenburg]], Chelny, and Ufa. The original nation name was Ural.

'''July 29, 2022'''

* National [http://discord.gg/KPbfsR Discord server] has been reopened and rebranded.

'''July 30, 2022'''

* [[Orenburg]], the capital, has been established.

'''September 4, 2022'''

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru and kasana2027 talk and officially decide to make separate nations. The town of Chelny will join the nation of kasana2027, Bashkiria. A few days prior to that, kasana2027 has expressed intentions to make his own nation, with [[Orenburg]] under his control.
* Due to the change of claims and directions of the nation, the name has been changed to Grand Duchy of Orenburg.
* New claims have been approved by both the Khazars and Bashkiria.
* This date marks the start of the gold collection for the nation.

'''September 14, 2022'''

* The nation has been renamed to Volga (Kingdom of Volga) after staff approval.
* This wiki page has been created.
* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] liamarepro is appointed as the Prime Minister.
* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz is appointed as the Minister of Transport.
'''September 15, 2022'''

* [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus is appointed as the Minister of Finance.
* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 is appointed as the Minister of Recruitment.
* seychelles4567 donated 200 gold to the nation.
'''September 16, 2022'''

* [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih is appointed as the Minister of Tactics and Defence.
* The town of [[file:INTERRO.png|20px]] Interro has been established by [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens.
'''September 17, 2022'''

* Three beacons have been set up in the capital of Volga, the colors of which represent the flag of the nation. [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 suggested the idea and donated one of the beacons.
'''September 19, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe is appointed as the Minister of Architecture.

'''September 20, 2022'''

* Volga has been created, at 13:10, GMT +0 time.
'''September 21, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 50 allies.

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''September 24, 2022'''

* Volga officially joins League of Nations, with [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe signing the declaration at the meeting in Victoria.
* Volga is now in /n list 2.
'''September 25, 2022'''

* Volga gains over 100 allies.
* '''The Misunderstanding Skirmish:''' A small skirmish happens, with some Japanese players (notably, from [[Khazar]]), meeting up at <code>/n spawn Volga</code> to hunt down a player that at one point joined [[Orenburg]], who wasn't part of it during the event. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567, cleared everything up.
'''September 26, 2022'''

* A part of the new district in the national capital is finally open and several claims were put up for sale.

'''September 29, 2022'''

* [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz created a new town called Sakmara.
'''September 30, 2022'''

* [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11 becomes the town councillor of the capital.
'''October 1, 2022'''

* '''The Battle of October:''' Several [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkish]] members (Phantrom and 1-3 of his friends) have attacked the capital of Volga, [[Orenburg]], threatening the integrity of the state by refusing to leave, because of that, [[Turkey]] has been added to the enemy list to avoid possible accidents. Members of [[Iberia]] (P8SEIDON), [[Al Andalus]] (xDolunay15x, xAvanssFx), [[Bashkiria]] (kasana2027) and [[Hudson Bay]] (YAMAPEI) have participated/attempted to participate in the battle. The battle mainly took place near the western border of [[Orenburg]], close to the IKEA. Apparently, there was an unknown third side in the conflict, because the battle hotspot has moved several times. A member of [[Khazar]] (sabakan_PVP), a close ally of Volga, has refused to leave the unwanted battle, and shortly, unexpectedly attacked and killed [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz, an important member of Volga, who thought that sabakan_PVP was on his side. The nation of Khazar has been added to enemies, although, after successful talks between [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, the empress of Volga, and the [[Khazar]] leader, seychelles4567, the situation has been handled and the lost items, namely, a full enchanted mending netherite set and a full enchanted mending netherite sword, were returned, and a compensation of 100 gold ingots was given. After that, the battle appears to have ended. Volga and [[Khazar]] remain close allies, although [[Turkey (Aurora)|Turkey]] will still be refused entry on Volgan lands.

* The first election for the position of Prime Minister has begun, [[File:Vielsoe.webp]] Vielsoe, [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro, and [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz are the candidates.
'''October 3, 2022'''

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe wins the Prime Minister position with 8 votes, passing [[File:Consular Scobz.webp]] ConsularScobz (3 votes), and [[File:Liamarepro.webp]] liamarepro (2 votes).

== National Symbols ==

=== Flag ===
The flag of Volga is a tricolor of white (#ffffff), blue (#013893, and black (#000000) from top to the bottom.

* White symbolises purity and peace.
* Blue symbolises freedom, the local rivers, and the sky above Volga,
* Black symbolises power and the soil of the lands in Volga.

==== Facts ====
* The flag proportions are 2:3, but they are not officially enforced. Minecraft flag banner proprtions are 2:1.
* The flag of Volga was inspired by the flag of Russian Federation in real life
* Banners of the flag of Volga can be bought in a shop owned by Alkrih, for the price of 4 banners for 1 gold.

[[File:Volgaconcept.jpg|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of Volga.]]
[[File:Volgaplayers.png|center|thumb|316x316px|Members of Volga holding shields with the national flag.]]

==== Flag of the Military ====
The flag of the Volgan Military is that of the normal flag with a golden eagle, presented with a black shadow against a blue circle.[[File:KoVM.png|center|thumb|304x304px|Flag of the Volgan Military.]]

=== Coat of arms ===
Volga uses the current coat of arms of Orenburg Oblast, Russian Federation. The coat of arms is currently not represented in Minecraft due to its high details.
[[File:Volgaorenburgarms.png|center|thumb|299x299px|Coat of arms of Volga.]]

== Towns ==
Currently, there are 3 towns that are part of the nation. It is planned to fill every chunk that is currently in claims of the nation.
{| class="wikitable"
!Town
!Population
!Area
!Population density
!Mayor
!Founded
|-
|[[File:OrenburgFlag.png|20px]] [[Orenburg]]
|156
|158
|0.987 per claim
|[[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
|July 30th, 2022
|-
|[[file:INTERRO.png|20px]] Interro
|5
|14
|0.357 per claim
|[[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz
|September 16th, 2022
|-
|Sakmara
|2
|3
|0.667 per claim
|[[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
|September 29th, 2022
|}
Some residents of [[Orenburg]] have expressed their interests in establishing new towns on the territory of Volga.

== Autonomous Republic of Interro ==
[[File:INTERRO.png|thumb|Flag of Republic of Interro.]]
[[file:INTERRO.png|20px]] '''Republic of Interro''' is an autonomous republic that is part of Kingdom of Volga. The capital of the autonomous republic is Interro.The leaders of it are [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens, with [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz owning the town in Towny.

First plans about establishing an autonomous republic have been proposed on September 14th, and, after some consideration, [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru approved the project.

==== Facts ====
* Interro is the second town in the nation.
* Interro is named after [[File:intelligenzindex.png|16px]] Intelligenz and [[File:arosdrakenindex.png|16px]] Arosdrakens
* Interro does not collect any taxes.
* Interro already has 4 inhabited buildings and a section of a street.

== Government ==

* 👑'''Monarch''' - [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
* ⭐Prime Minister - [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe
* ⭐Minister of Foreign Relations - [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru
* ⭐Minister of Finance - [[File:endermanissusindex.png|16px]] EndermanIsSus
* ⭐Minister of Recruitment - [[File:alexanderws11index.png|16px]] alexanderws11
* ⭐Minister of Transport - [[File:consularscobzindex.png|16px]] ConsularScobz
* ⭐Minister of Tactics and Defence - [[File:alkrihindex.png|16px]] Alkrih
* ⭐Minister of Architecture - [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] Vielsoe

=== Monarch history ===

* [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] '''Empress Ferraru the Great''' ''(September 4, 2022/September 2020, 2022 - currently)''

=== Prime Minister history ===

* [[File:liamareproindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister liamarepro''' (September 14, 2022 - October 3, 2022)

* [[File:vielsoeindex.png|16px]] '''Prime Minister Vielsoe''' (October 3, 2022 - currently)

== Allies ==

=== Closest allies ===

* [[Bashkiria]] (the other piece of the originally proposed Ural state), led by a close friend of the monarch [[File:Ferraruhead.png|16px]] Ferraru, kasana2027.

* [[Khazar]], a neighbouring nation in which Orenburg (Capital of Volga) used to be in. The leader of Khazar, seychelles4567 has donated hundreds of gold to the nation of Volga.

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