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{{Infobox royalty
| name = Cyrene III
| title = High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
| titletext =
| more =
| image = Photo of Cyrene in 2019.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption = High Archduchess Cyrene pictured in 2019
| succession = [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]]
| reign = February 5 2018 - ''Present''
| reign-type =
| coronation = October 23 2018
| cor-type =
| predecessor = [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|High Archduke Andriy II]]
| successor =
| suc-type =
| regent ={{List collapsed|title=''See list''|1=[[Artem Sobol]]|2=[[Miron Chayka]]|3=[[Yuri, Grand Prince of Mazyr|Grand Prince Yuri]]}}
| reg-type = First Ministers
| spouse = {{marriage|PLACEHOLDER|22 July 1986|}}
| issue = 7 (inc. [[Alexey, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Alexy]] <br> [[Alexandra, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya|Alexandra]])
| full name = PLACEHOLDER
| house = [[House of Ivanov]]
| house-type = Royal House
| father = [[Mikhailo, Archduke of Cosacakaya]]
| mother = [XXXX]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|12|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Osti]], [[Cosacakaya|High Archduchy of Cosacakaya]]
| religion = {{wp|Eastern Orthodoxy}}
|}}
'''Cyrene III''' (''Cyrene Olena Ulyana Oxana Ivanov''; b. 23 December 1976) is the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]]. She ascended the throne after the death of her grandfather, [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|High Archduke Andriy II]].
Initially, unexpected to succeed her [[Ivan, Prince of Cosacakaya|father]] and [[Ivan, Prince of Cosacakaya|older brother]], she was thrust into the position of heir apparent after the [[2010 Cosacakaya Airlines Flight 122 Incident]], when both her father and brother perished in an aircraft crash. After several months, she was finally appointed heir to the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|throne]] following a constitutional amendment was implemented finally which allowed women to inherit the throne.
Following the death of her grandfather, her coronation was delayed by opposition to a woman becoming [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]] during the [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis]] and [[2018 Cosacakayan opposition Protests]]. These tensions came ahead during the [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis#Black_Thursday|Black Thursday]], in which with the support of [[Yuri, Grand Prince of Mazyr|Grand Prince Yuri]] and the {{wpl|Bolyar}}, purged overthrew the civilian government and solidified Cyrene III hold on the throne. Since the [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis#Black_Thursday|Black Thursday]], Cyrene III and [[Yuri, Grand Prince of Mazyr|Grand Prince Yuri]] have undergone sweeping purges of the Cosacakayan government, {{wpl|Bolyar|nobility}} and {{wpl|Silovik}}i; consolidating and cementing their authority over the apparatuses of the government of Cosacakaya through her {{wpl|Oprichnik}}i.
Since the start of her reign, the policies of her government have witnessed a large increase of repression against political rivals through the {{wpl|Oprichnina}} and a growing willing to use violence for the denial of channels for peaceful change. Government corruption, the inability of her government to deliver public services, and the lack of equality of opportunity has continued to dramatically increase. [[Cosacakayan Movement For Democracy|Opposition figures]] have criticised her government of increasing {{wpl|corruption}}, {{wpl|nepotism}}, and {{wpl|kleptocracy}} within the government and {{wpl|Oprichnik|security services}}.
== Early Life ==
===Birth ===
Cyrene was born on 3 December 1976 in [[Ost]]i, High Archduchy of [[Cosacakaya]] to [[Mikhailo, Archduke of Cosacakaya]] and his wife [xxxx]. Cyrene was the youngest of two children her parents would have together and the only daughter the couple would have together. Despite the wishes of her mother for a {{wpl|home birth}}, she was delivered via an emergency {{wpl|caesarean section}} because of umbilical cord prolapse and was subsequently transferred to a neo-natal unit for close observation as a precaution. Cyrene's brother and grandparents remained at hospital until she was healthy enough to be discharged. However [[Mikhailo, Archduke of Cosacakaya|her father]] reportedly never came to visit his wife or sickly daughter. Something which the [[Cosacakayan Royal Family|royal family]] later denied.
Her name was inspired by her great-great-great-grandmother [[Cyrene II, High Archduchess of Cosacakay|Cyrene II]]; who briefly served the High Archduchess during the regency of great-great grandfather [[Yuri, Archduke of Cosacakaya|Archduke Yuri]]. She was baptised in the {{wp|Eastern Orthodoxy}} at [[Saint Kolomenskoye's Cathedral]] in [[Ost]] a month after her birth and christened ‘’''Cyrene Olena Ulyana Oxana Ivanov''’’. She received the title Princess of Cosacakaya from her grandfather [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|High Archduke Andriy II]] - who was also named her {{wpl|godparent}}.
=== Education ===
[[File:Cyrene_age_6.jpeg|150px|left|thumb|Official Portrait of Cyrene at age six.]]
=== Pre-heir apparent activities ===
[[File:Cyrene marriage.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|Cyrene after her wedding to [PLACEHOLDER].]]
== Heir apparent ==
After the deaths of [[Ivan, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|father]] and [[Luka, Prince of Cosacakaya|older brother]] in the [[2010 Cosacakaya Airlines Flight 122 Incident]], she was considered to the leading candidate of heir apparent ahead of her uncle, [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]]. During this time, Cyrene began to undertake smaller royal duties on behalf of her grandfather.
After several months, she was finally appointed heir to the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|throne]] following a constitutional amendment was implemented finally which allowed women to become the {{wpl|Heir apparent|Heir Apparent of the High Archduchy}}. The decision was controversial and was immediately publicly opposed by {{wpl|right-wing}} elements of the government against the idea to a female Archduchess, her uncle [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]] and {{wpl|Constitutional monarchy|Konctitkis}} faction who saw it as an opportunity to finally reform the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|Monarchy]].
Cyrene joined All-Cosacakayan People's Front as an official representative of the Crown and as part of her royal duties in 2013. She soon rose to lead the [[Religious Movement of Mothers of Cosacakaya]] organisation. She continued to work for charitable causes for {{wpl|poor|at-risk children.}}. With funding from federal and regional grants, companies and oligarchs, Cyrene started to portray herself as the {{wpl|Benevolent dictatorship|benevolent}} {{wpl|Mother|Mother of all Cosacakayans}} in the media and made frequent appearances of [[Cosacakayan Broadcasting Corporation|state-owned Cosacakayan radio and televison]] while also developing close relations with powerful elements of the government.
Cyrene became an increasingly prominent member of [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya| her grandfather's]] inner circle and joined the Advisory Council of the High Archduchy of Cosacakaya, advising the government on key points of policy. This coincided with Cyrene's links with the {{wpl|Silovik}} faction growing and independent media reporting her close relationship to important figures in the {{wpl|Silovik|Cosacakayan counter-intelligence apparatus}}. She was repeated linked with pushing the agendas of several former members of the {{wpl|Silovik|Counter-intelligence Service}} in the Advisory Council between 2013 to 2018.
During her time as heir apparent, Cyrene greatly expanded the position's power and influence at the expense of her rivals in government - changing from being a ceremonial position with little to no power to become one of the most influential positions in government. Her expansion of the powers of the position resulted in heavy criticism by the {{wpl|Constitutional monarchy|Konctitkis}} for abuse of power. Something which Cyrene denied.
=== Relationship with the Church ===
[[File:Cyrene with Patriarch.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Cyrene meets with religious leaders in 2016.]]
When her friend Alexy Volodin became children's commissioner in 2016, her funding surged.
=== Tension with [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]] & {{wpl|Constitutional monarchy|Konctitkis}} ===
[[File:Michail_Chodorkowskij_(12053172466).jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]] was a major critic of his [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|father's style]] of rule.]]
As [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|High Archduke Andriy]]'s health began to worsen, tensions between herself and [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]] began to grow over their differing views for the future of Cosacakaya. As she became an increasingly prominent member of her grandfather's inner circle, reportedly at the expense of [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Alexander]], her uncle began to publicly criticise the '{{wpl|authoritarianism|authoritarianphilic}}' Cyrene in the press.
== Early Reign ==
=== 2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis ===
[[File:Forces_of_the_National_Guard_during_Anti-Putin_protests._Saint_Petersburg,_23_January_2021.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Elements of the [[Special Mission Forces Division (Cosacakaya)|Special Mission]] outside of the former Supreme Court of Cosacakayan building.]]
At the beginning of her reign, Cyrene fought with the [[Supreme Court of Cosacakaya]] and [[Parliament of Cosacakaya]] for control over government and opposition to a woman becoming the High Archduchess. The crisis began when [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Alexander]] challenged the legality of the ascension and accused Cyrene of orchestrating a power grab.
==== Black Thursday ====
=== Buryatya Conflict ===
{{Main|Buryatya Conflict}}
[[File:На_Харківщині_українські_бійці_розгромили_чергову_партію_техніки_окупантів_04.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Destroyed Cosacakayan military vehicle after the [[Run on Bichura]]. Heavy losses suffered by [[Royal Land Force of Cosacakaya]] weaken her support among the {{wpl|military|Vihiki}}.]]
The next major challenge of her reign came with the 2019 [[Buryatya Conflict]], when fighters belonging to the [[Buryatyan Liberation Army]] took advantage of the situation in the Cosacakayan government to seize control over most of [[Buryatya]]. Secessionist sentiment in the [[Buryatyan Secessionism|region]] had been growing and eventually spilled out into open rebellion when members of the [[Buryatyan Liberation Army|BLA]] stormed local government building.
In January 2019, Cyrene ordered a [[Run on Bichura|Counter-Terrorist operation]] of the region in an attempt to restore control over the Buryatya. On 31 January, Cyrene made her first televised address as High Archduchess announcing a military operation aimed at clearing the troubled region of separatists and terrorists.
== Reign ==
=== Domestic Policies ===
==== Allegations of fostering a cult of personality ====
''Also see: {{wpl|Cult of personality}} ''
[[File:Cyrene public image 2.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Cyrene often appears in religious clothing, trying to appear a {{wpl|Religion|devout}} {{wpl|Mother|motherly figure}} of all Cosacakayans.]]
Cyrene has worked to cultivate a {{wpl|cult of personality}} around herself and the [[Cosacakayan Royal Family]], as the defender of traditional Christian values and {{wpl|Mother|maternal figure}} to all Cosacakayans, an accusation that the Royal Family has denied. As a result of that, Cyrene often appears in religious clothing, trying to appear a {{wpl|Religion|devout}} wearing a {{wpl|Christian head covering|Christian veiling}} and frequently quotes religious verses during public addresses. She is filmed and pictured with her large family attending mass and other religious celebrations.
After [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis#Black_Thursday|Black Thursday]], her supporters, especially among the {{wpl|right-wing}}, welcomed the her actions with celebrations and carried posters of Cyrene, chanting "The Monarchy and the People are one hand against enemies of the state." At the direction of the {{wpl|Oprichnina}}, on social networks, thousands of Cosacakayans changed their profile pictures to pictures of herself or the [[Cosacakayan Royal Family]]. Several campaigns were started online requesting that Cyrene add the title of ''All-Mother of the Nation.''
Since 2022, foreign observers reported Cyrene's government intensifying attempts to establish an {{wpl|Imperial cult}} around the [[Cosacakayan Royal Family|her family]] was the only way to counter growing [[Cosacakayan Movement For Democracy|opposition]] to the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|monarchy]]. Media in the country depict her as being combination of brilliant leader and kind mother who will restore Cosacakayan greatness and traditional values. As a result of this campaign, many of her supporters has been affectionally called her '''Bambashka''' or grandmother. In recently years, the government has been dedicating more music, art and sculpture to the glorification of the royal family.
Observer of the [[Monarchy of Cosacakaya|Cosacakayan monarchy]], {{wpl|Michael Kofman}}, believed that is was part of a broader domestic policy of her trying to consolidate and strengthen her own power against {{wpl|Bolyar|nobility}} and her political opponents after the [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis#Black_Thursday|Black Thursday]].
=== Anti-LGBT policies ===
'' Main Page: {{wpl|Criminalization of homosexuality|LGBT policies of High Archduches Cyrene III}}''
In early 2020 Cyrene was an early support to the [[Parliament of Cosacakaya]] discussions of passing new laws criminalising {{wpl|Same-sex marriage|same-sex relationship}}s. Cyrene claimed that the law was necessary combat rising 'pedophilia' in Cosacakaya. In February of that year federal law was passed ban the distribution of "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships" among minors was passed. If found guilty, then Cosacakaya citizens could face huge fines and public officials should be arrested and charities could also be forced to cease operations for up to 90 days. Cyrene applauded this law as a "major step forward in combating perversions of the worst of society."
In reaction to backlash and criticism both in Cosacakaya against the law, Cyrene hinted to reporters that the law made it illegal holding any sort of public demonstration in favour of gay rights, speak in defence of LGBT rights, and distribute material related to LGBT culture, or to state that same-sex relationships are equal to heterosexual relationship.
In early 2023, Cyrene spoke about the need for even stronger law targeting the {{wpl|Criminalization of homosexuality|LGBT community}} in her country and called for legalisations to pass. This quickly gained support among the {{wpl|right-wing}} and [[Andrei Batunin]] introduced legislation to make it illegal to simply identify as LGBT. Cyrene has been frequently spotted on {{wpl|propoganda|state tv}} arguing for the need for further restrictions freedom of speech on LGBT civil rights and the introduction of harsher penalties for certain types of homosexual acts.
=== Expansion of the {{wpl|Silovik|Counter-intelligence State}} ===
[[File:Cyrene with spy.jpeg|200px|left|thumb|Cyrene meets with a member of the {{wpl|Silovik|Counter-intelligence}} in 2014.]]
As Heir apparent, Cyrene's links with the {{wpl|Silovik}} faction grew and she was repeated linked with several former members of the {{wpl|Silovik|Counter-intelligence Service}} between 2013 to 2018.
Cyrene has order her government exercised greater censorship and other forms of control over education, publishing, and all manifestations of public life. Critics contended that the government's actions eroded civil liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to privacy.
==== Human rights ====
=== Military reforms ===
[[File:Victory_Day_Parade_2008-8.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cosacakayan naval infantry marching in the Independence Day Parade.]]
Since Cyrene became High Archduchess in 2018, her government has been pumping more money into Cosacakayan's military and defence industry, rapidly expanding the size and strength of the [[Royal Armed Forces of Cosacakaya]] in order to restore confidence in the armed forces following the crises of the [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis]] and the [[Buryatya Conflict]]. In spite of this, concerns remained within the among foreign observers over the lack of strategic flexibly of the military and the competence of its leadership.
After the poor performance of the armed forces during the [[Buryatya Conflict]], exposing problems with affected by rampant corruption and decay, Cyrene announced the beginning of further military reforms to aiming to modernize the [[Royal Armed Forces of Cosacakaya]] and make them significantly more effective an in any future conflict. From 2020 Cosacakaya started placing more money into its military and defense industry and in the following year, the Ministry of Defence was directed to announce plans to spend up to US$4 billion over the next twelve years, however, the final cost may climb up to $12 billion, to retire outdated equipment and acquire brand new weapons systems.
In July of 2022, the Cyrene announced plans to accelerate the ongoing modernisation programme which would see an expansion of the country's more elite and politically loyal infantry units. These include the [[Royal Naval Infantry Forces]] and the [[Royal Airborne Forces]] as part of her [[Cosacakaya Defence Reform Act 2035]] with growing focus to the creation of a rapid-reaction force. At the same time, the Army will take the brunt of the reduction of its military capacity and see a reduction in the number of professional soldiers and an increase use of {{wpl|conscription|conscripts}}.
According to {{wpl|Michael Kofman}}, Cyrene's decision to pour money and resources into building up the country's elite infantry units ability to conduct {{wpl|Combined arms|combined arms warfare}} was part of a boarder strategy to concentrate her control over the country following the chaotic start of her reign. He describing them as a politically loyal counterweight to the regular armed forces and for them to act as a {{wpl|praetorian guard}} and to guard against any {{wpl|military coup|coup attempt}}.
=== Views on the Economy ===
Cyrene is a reported believer in a mixed economy, with a mixture of regulations in the {{wpl|private sector}} with market freedoms, public ownership of several key industries such as energy and defence. Her government has frequently intervened in markets and closely regulated the private sector, although often these regulations have been weaponised to target her politic enemies. A key part of Cyrene's economic policies has been in {{wpl|protectionism}}, and the regulation of global interaction with the [[Cosacakaya#economy|economy]], through the use of tariffs and government subsidies to domestic producers loyal to her government.
As a result, Cyrene's reign has been marked by a concentrated effort to increase government control over the economy directly and indirectly through the {{wpl|Bolyar|nobility}} - which has caused a sharp increase in {{wpl|corruption}}, {{wpl|nepotism}}, and {{wpl|kleptocracy}}. A key part of this policy has been through centralisation of the economy with a growing priority on self-sufficiency and independence from other nations in the world. Although {{wpl|economic liberalism}} was an important part of her [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|grandfather's reign]], Cyrene has been a noted critic of {{wpl|laissez-faire capitalism}}, which she describes as 'incompatible' the historical role of {{wpl|statism|state control}} in the economy.
=== Foreign Policy ===
[[File:Cyrene heart hands.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Cyrene holds heart hands during her visit to [PLACEHOLDER].]]
== Political beliefs ==
Cyrene is a hardline {{wpl|social conservatism|social conservative}} and {{wpl|Christian nationalist|Christian Cosacakayan nationalist}} and has increased the power of the Orthodox Church in the country. {{wpl|Orthodoxy, Autocracy, and Nationality}} has evolved to become the ideological doctrine of her reign.
=== Promoting conservatism ===
[[File:Cyrene meet with him.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|Cyrene meets with the Patriarch of Cosacakaya.]]
Cyrene explicitly promotes conservative policies in social, cultural, and political matters, and use her powers to push her {{wpl|Conservatism|domestic conservate agenda}} .
In cultural and social affairs Cyrene has collaborated closely with the Eastern Orthodox Church, As a deeply religious monarch, Cyrene strengthened the ties between the monarchy and {{wpl|Eastern Orthodox Church}}. She sponsored religious festivals, supported religious education, and defended the rights and privileges of religious institutions.
Cyrene is a noted opponent of {{wpl|abortion}} and she has stated: "In the modern world, it's criminal how civilised names allow mass murder of children every day. This is the greatest tragedy of our generation." As heir apparent, she supported efforts to reduce the number of abortions. At the time, this put at odds with [[Andriy II, High Archduke of Cosacakaya|High Archduke Andriy II]].
Through her reign, Cyrene has been a harden opponent of {{wpl|Same-sex marriage|same-sex relationship}}s in [[Cosacakaya]] and has routinely described marriage as a relationship only between one man and one woman.
=== Public Image ===
[[File:Cyrene public image.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Cyrene has been frequently pictured with children since ascension.]]
Since her ascension, Cyrene has adopted a {{wpl|Benevolent dictatorship|benevolent}} {{wpl|Political strongman|strongwoman}} image.
Cyrene has been accused of fostering a {{wpl|cult of personality}} and appear a {{wpl|Religion|devout}} {{wpl|Mother|motherly figure}} of all Cosacakayans - pushing the idea that she is the {{wpl|Cult of personality|All-Mother of the Nation}}. Using this moniker, she has sought depict herself as a {{wpl|Religion|devout}} {{wpl|Mother|motherly figure}} when in the public eye. During public events, Cyrene frequently appears in the company of children, and spoke about commitment to the well-being and future of her nation's youth. Political commenters has noted how she has sought to project herself as the {{wpl|Mother|Mother of All Cosacakayans}}, she has embraced a nurturing and maternal persona when in public.
{{wpl|propaganda|Propagandists}} frequently display Cyrene has not only embodying strength not only in a physical sense but also in her unwavering dedication to protect and empower her people. Foreign observers noted how Cyrene has tried to craft an image of her commitment to justice and fairness has earned her widespread admiration and respect.
She has sought to show an image of {{wpl|Paternalism|maternalist}}
== Controversy ==
=== Cultural Assimilation ===
[[File:雙連長老教會4_8_00095.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Photo of some of the orphans believed to be in the custody of Cosacakayan families.]]
In 2021, Cyrene meet with representatives from the relevant departments, legislative and executive government bodies in the [[Buryatyan Military Authority]] to discuss the intergradation of {{wpl|Buryat}} children into general Cosacakayan culture. According to human rights activists, they finalised plans for the transferring of {{wpl|Buryat}} orphans from the [[Buryatyan Military Authority]] to the custody of ethnic Cosacakayan families.
Over the next few weeks, the [[Cosacakayan Movement For Democracy]] reported that the children were banned from speaking their {{wpl|Buryat language|native language}} in favour of {{wpl|Russian language|Cosacakayan}}. While waiting to be transferred to their new families, the many of the children released videos describing the poor conditions they were being held in. While being promised that their temporary accommodations would be in a dormitory at a city college or two family-type children’s homes, they were instead left in an abandoned warehouse without any running water.
Once they had been transferred, 160 children entered into the custody of Cosacakayan families and reportedly began a process of {{wpl|forced assimilation}} into [[Cosacakayan identity]] by the teaching cultural values and practices to be held in common by the majority them. They would also be prohibited from communicating with close relatives and wouldn't be given an opportunity to return home.
According to a spokesman from [[Buryatyan Military Authority]], the operation was launched in accordance with executive orders signed by Grand Duchess Cyrene, children from the [[Buryatya]] that have been left without parental care would enter the custody of the government and would receive a special cultural, religious education based [[Cosacakayan identity|Cosacakayan values]] to serve their best interests and their future.
In early 2022, Cyrene highlighted during an interview that the {{wpl|Buryat}} orphans have had their {{wpl|Buryat}} identities erased after being raised by ethnic Cosacakayan families. She admitted that they are now
"indistinguishable from the locals".
=== Neglect and Mismanagement in Charities ===
In 2017, on the initiative of Cyrene, she opened a {{wpl|boarding house}} for at risk orphan teenagers, only the second in [[Cosacakaya]]. Nicknamed “ Cyrene’s House” by the press, it began operating in [[Zenpa]], a small town located 45 minutes from [[Osti]].
=== Womenwashing ===
''Main page: {{wpl|Reputation laundering|Womenwashing by Cyrene}} ''
[[File:Cyrene speaking.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Cyrene speaking at the [[Osti Women's Forum]] designed to encourage {{wpl|female entrepreneurship|entrepreneurship}}. Critics claim that she uses it to {{wpl|Reputation laundering|clean her reputation}}.]]
== Personal Life ==
[[File:Cyrene courtship.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Cyrene pictured by the press with her future husband in 1987.]]
She is said to have been captivated by his wish for a large family: "according to her, if she met a guy who wanted less than three children, there was no second date."
She went on to have 8 biological children, adopted another 3, including her cousin and daughter of [[Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya|Grand Prince Alexander]], [[Alina , Princess of Cosacakaya|Princess Alina]].
=== Courtship ===
=== Marriage and issue ===
== Styles, titles, honors, and arms ==
=== Styles ===
{{Infobox Royal styles
| name = The High Archduchess
| image = [[file:COA_of_Balcia.png|50px]]
| reference = Your Majesty
| spoken = Her Majesty
| alternative = Miss
}}
=== Honours ===
== Ancestry ==
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== [PLACEHOLDER ==
== [PLACEHOLDER ==
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific-prefix = {{wpl|Bolyar|Grand Prince of Mazyr}}
| office = [[First Minister of Cosacakaya|First Minister of the High Archduchy of Cosacakaya]]
| term_start = 26 October 2018 - '' present ''
| term_end =
| monarch = [[Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]]
| alongside =
| predecessor = [[Denys Shevchenko]]
| successor =
| office2 = Director of the {{wpl|Oprichnina}}
| term_start2 = 13 August 2018 - '' present ''
| term_end2 =
| monarch2 = [[Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]]
| predecessor2 = '' position created ''
| successor2 =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|11|01|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Osti]], [[Cosacakaya|High Archduchy of Cosacakaya]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| birthname = Yuri Alesky Melnyk
| spouse = {{marriage|Oxana Ivanova|22 July 1986|}}
| party = {{wpl|Independent}}
| children = 4 (inc. [[Peter Melnyk]] <br> [[Christopher Melnyk]])
| parents = {{wpl|Bolyar|Alesky Grand Prince of Mazyr}} <br> [[Elena Ottothild]]
| alma_mater = Dnipropetrovsk Metallurgical Institute (doctorate)
| profession = Executive ({{wpl|Corporation|EastOne Group Holdings}})
}}
'''Yuri Melnyk, Grand Prince of Mazyr''', (''Yuri Alesky Melnyk''; b. 1 November 1959) is a the current {{wpl|Bolyar|Grand Prince of Mazyr}}, [[First Minister of Cosacakaya|First Minister of the High Archduchy of Cosacakaya]], {{wpl|Oprichnina|Director of the Oprichnina}}, and prominent businessman. He is often considered by foreign observers to be one of the most powerful people in the country.
Yuri has led the government of Cosacakaya since [[2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis#Black_Thursday|Black Thursday]] and successfully ousted {{wpl|Constitutional monarchy|konctitkis}} and cemented the reign of [[Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]] by assuming overall control over the {{wpl|Silovik|security apparautus}} and purging the {{wpl|Bolyar|nobility}} with his {{wpl|Oprichnik}}i.
Especially through his capacity as a senior member both the {{wpl|Bolyar|nobility}} and {{wpl|Silovik}}i, he has pushed the appointment of family & ex {{wpl|Oprichnik}}i to prominent positions in national industries, the military and public offices, and the creation of a new {{wpl|Oprichnina|intelligence service}}. Foreign analysts have described him as the 'muscle' behind the {{wpl|Dictatorship#Personalist|personalist monarchy of}} [[Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya]].
== Early life==
=== Birth ===
=== Education ===
== Rise to prominence ==
=== 2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis ===
[[File:Контртеррористическая_операция_в_Алматы.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Elements of the [[Special Mission Forces Division (Cosacakaya)|Special Mission]] on the streets of [[Osti]].]]
==== Role in Black Thursday ====
== First Minister==
[[File:Valery_Gerasimov_(2018-06-21).jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yuri promotes {{wpl|military officers}} during the 3rd anniversay of Black Thurday.]]
=== Domestic Policies ===
== Personal life ==
== ''Alexey 'Petrovsky'' ==
== ''Alexey 'Petrovsky'' ==
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== Military Service ==
=== Commander of the [[2nd Royal Naval Infantry Brigade]] ===
=== Commander of the [[2nd Royal Naval Infantry Brigade]] ===
He became a Colonel in [YEAR].
=== Allegations of Racism ===
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== Early Life ==
=== Birth ===
=== Birth ===
=== education ===
== Rise to prominence ==
== 2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis ==
=== Arrest ===
== Titles, styles, honors and arms ==
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|<center>|<center>Corynna, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya <br>(2019–present)</center>
|<center>|<center>Corynna, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya <br>(2000–present)</center>
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== 2nd Royal Naval Infantry Brigade ==
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The 2nd Royal Naval Infantry Brigade (Russian: 2-я бригада морской пехоты) is a brigade of the [[Royal Naval Force of Cosacakaya#Naval_Infantry|Royal Naval Force of Cosacakaya]]
== History ==
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=== Buryatya Conflict ===
{{Main|Buryatya Conflict}}
==== Battle of Novovelkiaya ====
{{Main|Battle of Novovelkiaya}}
[[File:Навчання_на_полігоні.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Tanks belonging to the 2nd Naval during the [[Battle of Novovelkiaya]].]]
Cosacakaya is the informal name for the the Republic of Cosacakaya (Cosacakayan:
Республіка Косакакая; tr.Respublika Kosakakaya) is a sovereign state located in XXXX. The nation borders, from clockwise, the XXXX to the west, XXXX to the south and XXX in the north. With a population of 51 million people, its the xth largest nation by population.
The present Cosacakayan nation-state can trace its roots back to the early middle ages when Slavic, proto-Cosacakayankpagansnomads from the east invaded the region; at the time, inhabited by eastern Germanic people. From their position in Cosacakaya, these nomads quickly became notorious across Christendom their brutal raids, the kidnapping of local nobles for ransoms, and the blundering of kingdoms for much of the middle ages. Their reign of terror came to an end in the xxth century, at the Battle of XXXX - where the bulk of the Proto-Cosacakayan Host was killed and the few survivors agreed to convert to Christianity. Later the same year, the Pope recognised the newly proclaimed Cosacakayan Kingdom as a Catholic Apostolic Kingdom.
[Insert history of famines, wars, pestilence, and eventual occupation into a foreign empire which will be collaborated with potential neighbours.]
The PresidentDenys Shevchenko, serves as the head of state and commander-in-chief of the Cosacakayan Defence Forces. The President's duties were previously limited as a strictly representative and ceremonial role in the domestic politicis, but a constitutional amendment passed by the Parliament on 3 November 1994 removed previous the limitations. President has sweeping executive and legislative powers. The President also directly controls the foreign affairs and defence portfolios and is capable of issuing laws by decree.
The President is responsible for appointing the Executive Council of Cosacakaya according to the proposals of the parliament and is the leader of both governmental bodies. According to the constitution, the President has the right to declare a state of emergency, to issue certain domestic laws, to declare amnesty, and to appoint civil servants and military personnel all with approval from the parliament. The Monarch also receives foreign heads of state, calls referendums and dissolve the ruling cabinet with approval from the High Court.
Government
The First Minister, Mariya Melnyk, is the head of government and is appointed by Parliament in a special parliamentary vote. The First Minister doesn't select the Executive Council of Cosacakaya but does have the exclusive right to dismiss the Executive Council with approval from a parliamentary committee.
The Constitution of Cosacakaya grants the judiciary independence for other branches of government, but the President continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of the power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. The Judiciary of Cosacakaya is composed of the Supreme Court and subordinate courts, a Constitutional Court, and independent prosecutorial institutions. Cosacakaya's highest court is the High Court of Cosacakaya, which has both judicial and administrative power. Various lower courts exist, though local judges resolve most local disputes in more rural areas.
The Parliament of Cosacakaya is a unicameral legislative body. The Parliament has the power to enact laws, approve the budget, schedule elections, select and dismiss the First Minister and other ministers, declare war, and ratify international treaties and agreements. It is composed of 200 proportionally elected members who serve four-year terms.
The Cosacakayan Defence Forces drafts Cosacakayans into the military at the age of 18, with men serving between twelve-to-eighteen months - depending on the branch - before being discharged. Following mandatory service, former conscripts enter the reservist pool and are liable to be called up until their 35th birthday. Women are exempt from conscription. As a result of the Cosacakayan conscription program, the CDF is capable of mobilising an additional 800,000 reservists at wartime to supplement its active troops. The nation's military relies heavily on high-tech weapons systems designed and manufactured abroad and has a small domestic defence industry.
The military has been severely affected by rampant corruption and decay, with limited attempts at modernisation of the Cosacakaya military. In 2018, the Ministry of Defence announced plans to spend up to US$4 billion over the next twelve years, however, the final cost may climb up to $12 billion, to retire outdated equipment and acquire brand new weapons systems.
Railway transport - the most popular and cheapest form of travel - in Cosacakaya was mostly under the control of the state-run Cosacakaya Railway Firm until it's privatisation in 1997. Railway transport connects all major urban areas, port facilities and industrial centres in Cosacakaya and her neighbouring countries. It has a monopoly on all rail traffic; including passenger and cargo. However, since privatisation, the Cosacakaya Railway Firm has been plagued by poor maintenance and efficiency with further shortages of modern trains. All of the country's railroad track use standard gauge
Transport infrastructure in Cosacakaya is under-developed, spanning ground, sea, and air transport. Because of omnipresent corruption in Cosacakaya, much of the country's modern transport network is archaic and in a state of disrepair. Road transport is both widespread and the second most popular form of travel; especially in rural areas. Car ownership is high but undermined by the poor maintenance on most roads.
Transport by air is developing quickly since the privatization of the previously state-owned Cosacakaya Airlines; which now holds hegemony over the air transport sector in the country. Cosacakaya Airlines reportedly maintains a fleet of nearly 40 aircraft and has invested heavily in transport infrastructure with government support.
Alexandra, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya (Alexandra [PLACEHOLDER] b. 1 November 2001 ) is the fourth child and second eldest daughter of Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya and her consort [PLACEHOLDER]. She is currently currently X in line for the throne and as a daughter of the Grand Duchess she holds the courtesy title of Grand Princess until her death.
Early Life
Birth
Alexandra was born on 1 November 2001 to Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya and her husband [PLACEHOLDER] at 07:30 in the morning at the Imperial Palace in the capital, like her older siblings. After news of her birth broke, churches rung their bells on the orders of the royal family across Cosacakaya in commemoration of the news. She was baptised in the Eastern Orthodox Church four months after her birth and christened Alexandra [PLACEHOLDER] and received the title Grand Princess of Cosacakaya. Her great-grandfather High Archduke Andriy II was named her godparent. Alexandra gets her namesake from her uncle - Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya
Education
Alexandra at age 12.
Alexandra's primary education began after she rolled at the prestigious [PLACEHOLDER]. Her grandfather and uncle were both alumnus of the private school and her older sister Corynna was still attending.
Alexandra is noted for her passion for photography and frequently uploads her photos on social media; where she has developed a sizable following. Unlike most of the royal family, Alexandra's personal life is kept under wraps and very little known about potential suitors beyond rumours. This is a huge difference compared to her sister, Corynna who is regularly seen with potential boyfriends.
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Alexandra, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya (2002–present)
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Titles and styles13 November 2001 - present Her Imperial Highness Alexandra, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya
Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya (Alexander [PLACEHOLDER; b. 11 December 1970) is the third child of [PLACEHOLDER], is an imprisoned Cosacakaya Prince and former leader of the opposition movement in Cosacakaya.
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2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis
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Alexander, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya (1973–present)
She began to participate in anti-Konctitki political events during 2018 and 2019 and a participant of several large actions in support of her High Archduchness. When asked about Black Thursday, she described it as one of the "happiest days of her life" and marked "a glorious new era in Cosacakayan history."
She also became involved with the All-Cosacakayan People's Front's youth wing and was one of the lead speakers at a march of commemorating the 5th anniversary of Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya's coronation. She was also one of the leading organisers for the Imperial Restoration League in holding fundraisers in support of the organisation.
However, after 2021, tensions between herself and the Imperial Restoration League began to appear as she complained on social media about them for being "too soft on the Buryat problem." She publicly split with the League in early 2022 and grew to become progressively more caught up with more radical Cosacakayan ultranationalist organisations. Since then, Alina has caused controversy after being spotted with several Cosacakayan far-right leaders - and attending rallies in more support of them.
Corynna, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya (Corynna [PLACEHOLDER; b. 23 February 2004) is the third child and eldest daughter of Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya and her consort [PLACEHOLDER]. She is currently currently X in line for the throne and as a daughter of the Grand Duchess she holds the courtesy title of Grand Princess until her death.
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Corynna, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya (2000–present)
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