Aurora:Russian Republic
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The Russian Republic is a nation in Central Siberia on Terra Aurora currently led by Supreme Rulers Theartofreading and _TintLalka___, and Prime Minister SaltiestSpinach3.
History
Forming of the Russian Republic
The Founder of the Russian Republic, Theartofreading spawned in Xinjiang in September 2022 and travelled northwards to set up a permanent base.
As the location of Novosibirsk was occupied by another town at that point, the real-life location of Barnaul was chosen. A small wooden ostrog was established and the first pieces of track of the Trans-Siberian railway was also created at this time. A few days later the town of Barnaul was created. The ostrog was torn down at this point, and the first permanent structure was built - the Barnaul Town Hall - modelled loosely on the real-life Barnaul Station. Stone was generously donated by DillJam, owner of Chelina, a town in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The town joined the nation "Soviet", owned by Manatsu_, located on the eastern edge of Kazakhstan. Initial growth was slow.
Growth Period
Around a month after the creation of the town, Airflamingo86 joined the town, and soon after established "Novoaltaysk" directly adjacent to Barnaul. Chinese hunter attacks were frequent, especially from Kasana1919810. Much gold and resources were lost. After the completion of the Town Hall and Railway Station and the central square of Barnaul, work began on the construction of the Dormition Cathedral Omsk. The town of Berdsk was created in November 2022 by Alpro12345, with funds from Theartofreading. Berdsk is now the oldest surviving town in the Russian Republic. After several months enough gold was gathered to create the nation of the "Russian Republic". The towns of Barnaul, Berdsk and Novoaltaysk subsequently left the nation of "Soviet". Around this time, Saltiestspinach, Hardcod3d and Player_9880 joined Barnaul and Berdsk, later becoming important figures.
After the creation of the Russian Republic, Gamez_Admins (King of Kievan Rus) and Chunk_Of_Cheese (Dictator of Russia) invited the nation to join the "Holy Empire Of Rus", led by HenriquePotter of St Petersburg (Also known as "HouseTyrell". After joining the "Holy Empire Of Rus'" the Russian Republic was provided with military support against hunters, mostly through StulenKaiser. The "Battle of Barnaul" took place in the December of 2022, involving 10 residents of Barnaul, 2 chinese hunters(One of which was Kasana1919810), and the foreign volunteers of Gamez_Admins and Chunk_Of_Cheese. This battle was indecisive and resulted in the death of all 10 Barnaul as well of one of the hunters.
Notable players, Newtonkiller and _Proto_ joined around this time to establish the town of "Bashkortostan". Steady growth occurred over the following months. The Russian Republic soon became the most populous nation in Siberia. Meanwhile, Manatsu_ mysteriously disappeared after long periods of inactivity, and the nation of "Soviet" began to languish. After the erasing of Manatsu_, a resident of Leningrad (The Soviet capital), of the name ElGalloMaldito, seized control. At this time, located a short distance west of Barnaul at Lake Kulundinskoye, (Real life site of Blagoveshchenka) existed the small but charming settlement of "Lake Town", owned by SnowyGaming_321 and Alk0_.
In January 2023, SnowyGaming_321 made the decision to dissolve the settlement and relocate to Barnaul alongside with Alk0_. A large number of plots were provided on the western side of the Cathedral. A library and numerous structures were built. However, at this point SnowyGaming_321 and Alk0_, who were real life friends, had a falling out. SnowyGaming_321 (Now known as "SnowysOnCrack") relocated to Jan Mayen, while Alk0_ remained. After a brief standoff, SnowysOnCrack's plots were seized and razed to the ground by Alk0_.
Barnaul's activity levels were maintained for the net six months, and the town expanded to 500 chunks and 140 residents at its peak. Several satellite towns were created (Novoaltaysk, Talmenka, Mayak), and a large contiguous claim area was formed.
War With Tunguska
Some time in 2023, the town of "Kitchingham" was created by Brommer94.
Stagnation
Collapse
Revival
Theoretical Second Collapse...
Theartofreading has expressed his intentions to leave the server once again, ending an age of growth and strength under his rule. Many are saddened at the news, but almost all have questioned the unfortunate decision and the future of The Russian Republic. Due to the fact that he left the mayor position to a player by the name of ohMerxy, Novosibirsk and Barnaul are not expected to fall soon, but there is no denying that his ultimate leaving would kill off the Russian Republic.
Government
- The First Government of White Siberia:
- Supreme Rulers: Theartofreading | Novosibirsk and _TintLalka___ | Zlatogorsk
- Prime Minister: SaltySpinach3
- Minister Of Internal Affairs: Player_9880 | Novosibirsk
- Minister Of Foreign Affairs: SaltySpinach3
- Minister Of Finance: skebleton | Slavgorod
- Minister Of War: SaltySpinach3
- Minister Of Navy: Kolbaskla111 | Bukhtovo
- Minister Of Labour: Allied_Galaxy7 | Novosibirsk
- Minister Of Agriculture: RealVTB | thevtbplace
- Minister Of Railways: 4Overload4| New Urengoy
- Minister Of Trade And Industry: ssythx
- Minister Of Food And Supplies: Dylandillpie | Karaul
- Prisons and Labour Camps Director: BedDestroyer2000 | Bertheldorf
- State Controller: OhMerxy | Novosibirsk
- Governors:
- -Novosibirsk Oblast: Theartofreading | Novosibirsk
- -Novosibirsk Tsentralny: Allied_Galaxy7 | Novosibirsk
- -Novosibirsk Zheleznodorozhny: SaltySpinach3
- -Novosibirsk Zayeltsovsky: BedDestroyer2000 | Bertheldorf
- -Tyumen Oblast: _TintLalka___ | Zlatogorsk
- -Slavgorod Oblast: skebleton | Slavgorod
- -Yamalo-Nenets Region: 4Overload4| New Urengoy
- -Khanty-Mansi Region: Tikii10
- -Karaul Oblast: @Dylandillpie | Karaul
- -Mayak Region: @Delta132
Buildings
There are many examples of wondrous architecture due to the Russian Republic being mandated to be built in the 19th Century Imperial Russian Style.
Some Notable Structures in Novosibirsk, the capital, include:
- Novosibirsk Railway Station
- St Nicholas Chapel
- 1 Denikin Street, The Residence of The Supreme Ruler of The Russian Republic
- Soulzberry Tower, Former Residence of SoulSpy
- The Russian Republic National Museum
- Monument To The Contributors To The Russian Republic
- The Unfinished Berdsk Cathedral
- The Many Grand Buildings Built In Imperial Style
- Dormition Cathedral Omsk (Under restoration)
- Barnaul Rail Museum (Under restoration)
- Various Structures of Vehicles and Tram Stops around the city
Svayataya-Gora (Holy Mountain) has been built by Tikii10 in the medieval style. It ranks among one of the most beautiful towns on Emc. Buildings of note:
- Catholic Cathedral Of Svyataya-Gora
- Svyataya-Gora Town Hall
- Svyataya-Gora Monastery
Cities and Towns
Current Settlements
There have been many changes to the settlements of The Russian Republic throughout the years, however, this is a comprehensive list of all current settlements.
Novosibirsk ★
The administrative centre of The Russian Republic. Founded in late 2022 as Berdsk, owned originally by Alpro12345, then HardC0d3d, then @Player_9880. Renamed to Novosibirsk in Mid-2024 following the collapse.
- Population - 15
- Mayor - Theartofreading
Sprucefield
Mining settlement by the Yenisei River. A shop is present at town spawn.
- Population - 15
- Mayor - HumaYT
Slavgorod
Originally named Grunbergisch, created by Schober_Gaming on the old site of "Novosibirsk", built by Vielsoe. Home to a Lutheran cathedral and ice highway station. It was bought by Skebleton in June 2024, and subsequently renamed to its real-life location of Slavgorod, "The city of glory". Located beside the Kazakh border.
- Population - 6
- Mayor - @skebleton
Svyataya-Gora
Founded in June 2024 by Tikii10, an Ex EMC Catholic Church clergyman. Home to a substantial Catholic Cathedral. Located on a North-South above-ground ice highway in Central Siberia.
- Population - 10
- Mayor - Tikii10
Lemur Castle
A small settlement on the Ob river, home to a stone castle and wooden buildings.
- Population - 1
- Mayor - Nocteryn
Airs Cottage
Founded by Airflamingo86 in 2024 following the selling of Novoaltaysk. A Victorian style mansion and modern apartment building are present in the town.
- Population - 1
- Mayor - Airflamingo86
TheVTBplace
where do i start with thevtbplace my beloved
- Population - 2
- Mayor - @RealVTB
Bukhtovo
Founded by Kolbaskala111. Originally part of Tyumen. It joined the Russian Republic in mid-2024 for the claim bonus. Located on the Gulf of Ob in northern Siberia.
- Population-1
- Mayor - @Kolbaskla111
Karaul
Founded by Dylandillpie in 2023. It has an ice highway station.
- Population - 1
- Mayor - @Dylandillpie
Mayak
Originally founded by SaltiestSpinach in early 2023, ownership passed to D132 a number of months later. It is a floating town.
- Population - 1
- Mayor - @D132
New Urengoy
"The Gas Producing Capital Of The Russian Republic". Originally founded by Donkey7, ownership passed to 40verload4 sometime later. It contains a mapart platform, a shop, various buildings, statues and an ice highway station.
- Population - 1
- Mayor - @4Overload4
Previous Settlements/42-Dayed Settlements
- Omsk
- Talmenka
- Tomskaya
- Grogmar
- Uvs Nuur Basin
Soliloquy
My Dear Russian Republic, how we have tortured you.
From the dust were you brought up,
now to the dust you shall one day return.
An unfortunate existence, perpetuated by our negligence
and now, alas, you have crumbled back;
from the glory days from which we held up our heads high,
back to ashes and bittersweet remains.
As we fled from our binding problems,
we failed to care for you. You. Only you.
A lack of activity and residents led to this.
I am sorry, my beloved Russian Fantasy.
Hopefully, you will forgive us someday.
Forgive us.
A dream shall live on in those who survived the undoing of our fantasies and greatest hopes. They shall be kept as ideals in our respectable citizens' and allies' hearts, such as those in Yakutia, Sibir, and Tyumen.
‘Not even a Falcon can fly against a storm.’