Silvoki in Yarova

Yarovar deep politics is primarily divided between more new money networks and the so-called "silvoki" associated with the military, finance, energy, and intelligence services. Most major silvoki have their backgrounds in noble Tsarist era families and are generally considered "old money" as opposed to their more new money counterparts in energy and tech. While there certainly exists a chasm between the interests of the silvoki and "new money" figures in these networks often cooperate. Many silvoki hold significant stake in Yarovar financial institutions. Silvoki figures control much of the Yarovar energy sector and posses a significant position over global oil markets.

The Yarovar silvoki emerged with the end of the monarchy during the Civil War. In order to counter Republican influence and politicians the high nobility created numerous social clubs and societies to support social conservatism and nationalism. Spiritually many Kabbalist and Theosophist organizations arose. On the question of former state owned assets, the Republican government gave much of it to these nobles in exchange for compromises with the liberal establishment. These "noble barons" grew extremely influential in the Yarovar state especially when the Conservatives took power. Generally highly educated they formed the core of Yarovar intelligence services and diplomatic services. It is generally a misconception to see this class as socially conservative - their children bankrolled many socially progressive foundations indirectly.

Silvoki still play a major role in Yarova today and their institutions continue to have much influence over the nations domestic and foreign policies. Chasms have emerged within the silvoki between more socially conservative elements and socially progressive elements. Some major Yarovar authors and theorists have emerged from this class.