Rovsnoska

Rovsnoska, officially the Greater Rovsnoski Imperium (: Veće Rovsnosko Carstvo), or more commonly Greater Rovsnoska (: Veća Rovsnoska), is a dictatorship located in the Far East of Artemia with a population of around 42,374,642. Rovsnoska is a very recent country, seceding from the United Provinces of Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia in 1994 in an event known as the Rovski-Zaporizhian Separation. This region possesses an abundance of grasslands and forests, allowing for a high export of crops and timber. Major exports of Rovsnoska are automotive parts and various refined ores, specifically. Light munitions and a Rovsnoski-made tank, the are also produced. The Armed Forces of Rovsnoska are well equipped, in spite of the many out of date armor and weaponry, which is being rapidly modernised. The governmental structure of Rovsnoska is particularly unique, with the being the Grand Marshal, who may be overridden by a unanimous vote by the Council of Ministers. Such a mechanism differs this system of fascism from many others by removing total power from the head of state.

Etymology
The name “Rovsnoska” comes from the name of the Rovsnoski people, the first unified people of the region.

History
The earliest sign of settlement and agriculture in Rovsnoska was around 42,000 BCE due to mammoth and mega sloth bones being found in archeological digs of ancient villages. The first settlers of Rovsnoska were believed to be nomadic Early Southern Slavs who came from present day Poja, Khazers who were at the time the majority, and Yarovars. Around this time the Rovsnoski clashed with Yarovars and Khazers, killing a large amount of them and becoming the majority in the region. A small number of Rovsnoski also settled in present day Yarova, Poja, Zaporizhia, Versonnex, and Thallacky. A large portion of modern day Rovsnoski was also territory of the East Slavic Confederacy of Ljudia at the time. In 988 CE Pyotr the Pious of Ljudia introduced the Rovsnoski to Christianity, which was easily adopted.

Around the 15th Century the Kingdom of Rovsnoska was formed by uniting the scattered Rovsnsoski tribes under one Tsar. This event coincided with the fall of the East Slavic Confederacy of Ljuidia, allowing for expansion east. Through conquest of smaller and ununified slavic states the Kingdom of Rovsnoska was able to expand its borders much further. This conquest was ended by Tsar Taryinchi Pripyat I and his opinions against war.

Governorate of Rovsnoska (1744-1926)
Through the course of the 18th century, the Yarovan Vojisky Empire waged an extensive and unprecedented territorial expansion, as part of the policy of Vostochnoye Gospodstvo (‘Eastern Domination’), and brought down countless small states in Artemia's Far East. Following the conclusion of a year-long war, the Kingdom of Rovsnoska was annexed as a (guberniya) of the Vojisky Empire in 1744, just one year after the annexation of neighboring Zaporizia. The Governorate of Rovsnoska was utilised, principally, as an agricultural province to produce food supplies for the empire's growing populace, at the expense, of course, of the Rovsnoski.

In the early 20th century, a wave of sentiment hit the Rovsnoski people, with the springing up of a multitude of separatist factions. Meanwhile, a republican revolt was beginning to reach boiling point in Yarova Proper. The majority of these Rovsnoski nationalist factions had adopted the ideals of communism, gaining influence from energised Zaporizhian rebel leaders like Vladimir Kurchatov. Kurchatov, a proponent of Rovsnoski-Zaporizhian unification, received widespread support among impoverished Rovsnoski share-croppers, which furthered the possibility of a joint-insurrection. Much like the Raudonasis Judėjimas or ‘Red Movement’ in Aukalnia and Sartland at the time, the revolutionaries launched a campaign against the Yarovan imperial forces in isolated areas. Gradually, as Vojiskiy control weakened, due in no small measure by the Republican Front led by Vladimir Simakin in Yarova Proper, the rebels were enabled to engage in direct offensive tactics. On 2 February 1926, a matter of weeks after the storming of the Imperial Palace in Shchyokhov and the declaration of the United Federated Districts of Yarova, the Rovsnoski-Zaporizhian rebels had captured the last Vojiskiy stronghold of Sosnivika. Accordingly, this led to the foundation of the United Provinces of Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia, which was governed by an ethnically-mixed provisional government presided over by Kurchatov.

United Provinces of Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia (1926-1994)
After the two states were formally unified, Vladimir Kurchatov was inaugurated as the first president of the new, socialist United Provinces, which he ruled through the Supreme Soviet. Once a predominantly agricultural country, the United Provinces was transformed into a mid-range industrial state, and acquired an international reputation due to its manufacturing of s. The United Provinces was established as a comprising two republics, from west to east: Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia. In 1943, Andre Marchotov, the then-leader of the opposing party, was kidnapped, beaten and shot. This sparked nationwide outrage and almost ignited into a civil war. However, this was successfully prevented due to a declaration of, which was utilised as a mechanism to swiftly repress all opposition before it could organise. In 1968, reserves of were discovered in swathes of territory situated between Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia and the country enjoyed an economic boom owing to this. With its new-found wealth, two major companies where formed: Zapoatom, which was tasked with constructing and operating s, and Rosuran, which carried out. In 1972, the first excavation was completed at Cherkasy Nuclear Power Station. By 1980, the plant officially commenced operations and began to supply power to Sosnivika.

In the late-1970s, Zaporizhia's oil resources were beginning to decrease at an accelerating rate and, by 1984, exploration and production had virtually ceased. The termination of this industry, which played a central role in the economic output of the United Provinces, had a devastating impact on the state's economy. The failure of the government to prepare for such adversity resulted in a famine and in 1993 which, according to some estimates, claimed the lives of over 40,000 Rovsnoskar-Zaporizhians. The following year, in 1994, a nonviolent demonstration in Sosnivika was met with brutality by government forces. This sparked the Rovsnoskan-Zaporizhian Civil War. For the duration of the conflict, the communists retained control over Zaporizhia, whereas much of Rovsnoska was captured by fascist separatist rebels. After heavy fighting and profound loss of life, the conflict concluded with the secession of Rovsnoska.

Contemporary history
The first few years of Rovsnoska's independence were very difficult and grueling. The newly formed from the remnants of the UPRZ Secret Police, Legionary Secret Police, or LSP, rooted out and killed anarchists, communists, republicans, and various ethnic minorities on mass. Communist guerrillas also continued to commit terror attacks after the war indiscriminately. Most factories were destroyed from the civil war, but aid was sent from the Kingdom of Versonnex due to their extremely anti-communist beliefs, and a pact that was made during the civil war ensuring future foreign aid. The first leader of Rovsnoska, Grand Marshal Artyom Verhenko, ruled with an iron fist and held regular public executions. Many isolationist policies were implemented by Verhenko which crippled the economy even further.

In 2002 the last of the communists guerillas were reportedly killed and was the same year Verhenko died from a stroke, and the Minister of Propaganda, Vikter Trevyok took power. Life was still very hard at this time, but conditions were beginning to improve. Trevyok removed Verhenko's isolationist policies, and even allowed for trade with Zaporizhia, of which would eventually become a strong economic partner. Trevyok implemented reconstruction efforts of the industrial regions most impacted by the civil war, and promised those who built those areas food and a job in those factories in the future. In 2007 a boom of industrialization and jobs revitalised the Rovsnoski economy. Many automotive factories, munitions factories, uranium mines, coal mines, and uranium refineries sprang up across the nation. The majority of these in the industrial city of Rasnaya. Destroyed roads, railway systems, and schools were rebuilt in this time too. Around this time the military also began rapid expansion and renovation.

Governance and administration
The Grand Marshal is the supreme head of state, meaning all his decisions cannot be vetoed, unless a unanimous vote by the Council of Ministers was to occur. But in contrast each minister must have a law or decision approved by the Grand Marshal before implementation. The Council of Ministers itself is comprised of two parts, the elected ministers and the appointed councilmen. The elected ministers consist of Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Commerce, Minister of Health, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Industry, and Minister of Domestic Defense (Police). You must be 19, a member of the Iron Legion Party, have no criminal record, and be a Rosnovski citizen to vote. To vote for the Minister of Agriculture you must be a member of the Farmers League and to vote for the Minister of Industry you must be a member of the Workers League. The appointed ministers are the Minister of Propaganda, Minister of War, and the Foreign Relations Minister. These ministers are appointed by the Grand Marshall. The main focus of the Ministers is to limit the Grand Marshal from completely ruining the nation if they are making decisions that work against Rovsnoska, and to lift a large portion of duties off the Grand Marshal. The Minister of War appoints the Generalissimo of the Air Force, Army, and Legionary Guard, these can be replaced by the Grand Marshal as seen fit. The Minister of Defense appoints the head of the Legionary Secret Police.

Foreign relations
Rovsnoska maintains a neutral stance towards most right leaning democracies and monarchies, although being fairly anti-democratic. All countries that maintain a sect of communism are enemies of Rovsnoska. Rovsnoska maintains a tight alliance with the Kingdom of Versonnex due to its constant economic and military support. A large number of Rovsnoski also live in the Kingdom of Versonnex and came to fight for the Rovsnoski in the civil war.

Structure of the Armed Forces
The Generalissimos of the Air Force, Army, and Legionary Guard are all appointed by the Minister of War, the only requirement being the rank of Chief Marshal. The base ranking system for all forces in order are Recruit, Private, Private 1st Class, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant 1st Class, Master Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer, Chief Warrant Officer, Commissar, Junior Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Senior Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Junior Colonel, Colonel, Senior Colonel, Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, Colonel General, Chief General, Field Marshal, Marshal, Generalissimo.

Rovsnoski Air Defense
The Rovsnoski Air Defense was established in 2000 using mostly old UPRZ aircraft, many of which still make up the bulk of the Air Defense today. The Air Defense eventually began some of their own designs to improve upon already existing aircraft such as the Sukhoi. To fill in a lack of transport vehicles, the Air Defense came up with the Sapiv design. The Sapiv Sv-70 can also be used as a gunship and a modified version, the Sapiv Sv-30 was a Sapiv Sv-26 turned into a reconnaissance plane by Yarova, no longer used by Yarova, but still in Rovsnoski use. In more recent years the Rovsnoski Air Defense bought 20 ZuB-10B Pelikans from Poja for training cadets, before this old crop dusters were being used for training, resulting in underskilled pilots. The ZuB-10B can also be equipped with munitions if more planes are needed in a war. If unauthorized or unidentifiable aircraft are spotted flying in Rovsnoski airspace, it is Air Defense doctrine for ground defense units to stand down and for a fighter to intercept the aircraft the until further orders.

Economy
Rovsnoskas economy has been steadily increasing since Vikter Trevyok implemented new trading policies, allowing for trade with neighboring Zaporizhia and various liberal democracies. With factories being rapidly reconstructed and aid from the Kingdom of Versonnex Rovsnoska was also able to rebuild much of its industrial capabilities, but still lacks behind most nations. Rovsnoska refuses to trade with all countries that follow a doctrine of communism except Zaporizhia.

Major Exports
Rovsnoska has been a major exporter of timber and agriculture for its existence, dating back to the Kingdom of Rovsnoska. Refined uranium, the R-84 tank, automotive parts, and various unrefined metals are some of the major modern exports. Textiles, coal, planes and munitions are smaller industries in Rovsnoska. A large portion of exports are sent to neighboring countries.

Major Imports
Rovsnoskas major imports include petroleum, industrial machinery, small arms, and chemical products.

Attractions
Rovsnoska has a diverse variety of attractions and entertainment for its people. One of the most popular is known as "Gas Station Tank" (Rovsnoski:Spremnik benzinske postaje) by locals. Gas Station Tank is simply an old abandoned T-34 at a gas station in Sevestapoli where people gather, dance, eat food, fight, and get drunk. Another attraction is Dinasouare Park, deemed as a meeting ground by the youth and gangs of Rasnaya where people get drunk and watch fights by night, and a place where children slide on the ice and play with needles during the day. At night large crowds will gather for the fights, and vendors will occasionally come and sell street food. Dinasouare Park was created in 1985 by the UPRZ as a children play area. Common attractions throughout the country are war museums and battle sights. Being ran by the government these are actually safe, but still occasionally have drunken fights.