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Cyrene III
High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
High Archduchess Cyrene pictured in 2017
High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
Reign	February 5 2018 - Present
Coronation	October 23 2018
Predecessor	High Archduke Andriy II
First Ministers	See list Artem Sobol Miron Chayka Grand Prince Yuri
Born	(1975-12-03) 3 December 1975 Osti, High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
Spouse	PLACEHOLDER (m. 1986)
Issue	7 (inc. Alexy Alexandra)
Full name PLACEHOLDER
Royal House	House of Ivanov
Father	Mikhailo, Archduke of Cosacakaya
Mother	[XXXX]
Religion	Eastern Orthodoxy

Cyrene III (Cyrene Olena Ulyana Oxana Ivanov; b. 23 December 1976) is the High Archduchess of Cosacakaya. She ascended the throne after the death of her grandfather, High Archduke Andriy II.

Initially, unexpected to succeed her father and 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 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 High Archduchess of Cosacakaya during the 2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis and 2018 Cosacakayan opposition Protests. These tensions came ahead during the Black Thursday, in which with the support of Grand Prince Yuri and the Bolyar, purged overthrew the civilian government and solidified Cyrene III hold on the throne. Since the Black Thursday, Cyrene III and Grand Prince Yuri have undergone sweeping purges of the Cosacakayan government, nobility and Siloviki; consolidating and cementing their authority over the apparatuses of the government of Cosacakaya through her Oprichniki.

Since the start of her reign, the policies of her government have witnessed a large increase of repression against political rivals through the 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. Opposition figures have criticised her government of increasing corruption, nepotism, and kleptocracy within the government and security services.

Early Life

Birth

Cyrene was born on 3 December 1989 in Osti, 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. Her name was inspired by her great-great-great-grandmother Cyrene II; who briefly served the High Archduchess during the regency of great-great grandfather Archduke Yuri. She was baptised in the Eastern Orthodoxy a month after her birth and christened ‘’Cyrene Olena Ulyana Oxana Ivanov’’ and received the title Princess of Cosacakaya.

Heir apparent

After the deaths of father and older brother in the 2010 Cosacakaya Airlines Flight 122 Incident, she was considered to the leading candidate of heir apparent ahead of her uncle, Grand Prince Alexander. During this time, Cyrene began to undertake various royal duties on behalf of her grandfather.

After several months, she was finally appointed heir to the throne following a constitutional amendment was implemented finally which allowed women to inherit the throne

Relationship with the Church

Cyrene meets with religious leaders in 2016.

Growing Ties to the Silovik

Cyrene meets with a member of the Counter-intelligence in 2014.

Tension with Alexander, Grand Prince & Konctitkis

Alexander, Grand Prince was a major critic of his father's style of rule.

Early Reign

2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis

Black Thursday

Elements of the Special Mission outside of the former Supreme Court of Cosacakayan building.

Buryatya Conflict

Destroyed Cosacakayan military vehicle after the Run on Bichura. Heavies losses suffered by Royal Land Force of Cosacakaya weaken her support among the Vihiki.

Reign

Domestic Policies

Allegations of fostering a cult of personality

Also see: Cult of personality

Cyrene often appears in religious clothing, trying to appear a devout motherly figure of all Cosacakayans.

Cyrene has worked to cultivate a cult of personality around herself and the Cosacakayan Royal Family, as the defender of traditional Christian values and 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 devout wearing a 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 Black Thursday, her supporters, especially among the 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 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 Imperial cult around the her family was the only way to counter growing opposition to the 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 Cosacakayan monarchy, Michael Kofman, believed that is was part of a broader domestic policy of her trying to consolidate and strengthen her own power against nobility and her political opponents after the Black Thursday.

Anti-LGBT policies

In early 2020 Cyrene was an early support to the Parliament of Cosacakaya discussions of passing new laws criminalising same-sex relationships. 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.

Economic Policy

Cyrene's reign has been marked by a concentrated effort to increase government control over the economy directly and indirectly through the nobility. 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.

Military reforms

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.

Cyrene has poured money and resources into building up the country's elite infantry units as a counterweight to the regular armed forces.

Foreign Policy

Corruption

See also: Cosacakayan Mafia

Political beliefs

Cyrene is a hardline social conservative and Christian Cosacakayan nationalist and has increased the power of the Orthodox Church in the country.

Promoting conservatism

Cyrene meets with the Patriarch of Cosacakaya.

Cyrene is a noted opponent of 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 High Archduke Andriy II.

Public Image

Cyrene has been frequently pictured with children since ascension.

Since her ascension, Cyrene has adopted a benevolent strongwoman image. Political commenters has noted how she has sought to project herself as the Mother Cosacakaya.

Controversy

Cultural Assimilation

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 Buryat children into general Cosacakayan culture. According to human rights activists, they finalised plans for the transferring of 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 native language in favour of 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 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 values to serve their best interests and their future.

Personal Life

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."

Styles, titles, honors, and arms

Styles

Styles of The High Archduchess
Reference style	Your Majesty
Spoken style	Her Majesty
Alternative style	Miss

Ancestry

Republic of Cosacakaya Республіка Косакакая Respublika Kosakakaya
Flag Coat of arms
Capital and largest city	Osti
Official languages	Cosacakayan
Recognized regional languages	Belarusian Russian Yiddish
Ethnic groups (2010)	no official statistics
Religion	43% folk religion 37% Christianity 10% other
Demonym(s)	Cosacakayan
Government	Federal semi-presidential republic
• President	Denys Shevchenko
• First Minister	Mariya Melnyk
• Deputy First Minister	Yuri Razumkov
Legislature	Parliament of Cosacakaya
Establishment
Population
• 2018 estimate	51,706,746
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Total	$124.603 billion
• Per capita	$9698
Gini (2017)	49.1 high
HDI (2017)	0.700 high
Date format	mm-dd-yyyy (CE)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+759
Internet TLD	.BLA

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-Cosacakayank pagans nomads 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.]

Cosacakaya is a developing country and ranks XXth on the Human Development Index. Cosacakaya has a low ranking in international measurements of quality of life, health, education, government transparency, and economic prosperity. Furthermore, Cosacakaya suffers with high poverty rates and corruption. The country is a member [xxx], [xxx], and [xxx]

Politics

Main articles: President of Cosacakaya, Politics of Cosacakaya, and List of political parties in Cosacakaya

Denys Shevchenko, the current President

Mariya Melnyk, the incumbent First Minister

The government of the Republic of Cosacakaya is defined under the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of Cosacakaya as a federal semi-presidential republic . The President Denys Shevchenko is the head of state and represents the "unity of the people" with sweeping executive powers, while the First Minister is the head of government. The government structure centres on the Executive Council of Cosacakaya, led by the President. The 200-seat unicameral parliament, is elected by direct popular vote every five years. The First Minister is elected by popular vote in a separate election by Parliament.

President

The President Denys 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.

Foreign Relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Cosacakaya

Administrative divisions

Main article: Oblasts of Cosacakaya

Human Rights Issues

Main article: Human rights in Cosacakaya

Military of Cosacakaya

Main article: Cosacakayan Defence Forces

Members of the Land Force of Cosacakaya practice demounting and taking up defensive positions during a live-fire exercise.

The Cosacakayan Defence Forces currently have four branches, the Land Force of Cosacakaya, the Naval Force of Cosacakaya, the Aviation Force of Cosacakaya and the National Guard of Cosacakaya. The Cosacakayan Defence Forces is headed by its Chief of General Staff, subordinate to the Executive Council of Cosacakaya. The Cosacakayan Defence Forces also draws upon the resources of the Military Intelligence Directorate of Cosacakaya.

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.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Cosacakaya

Transportation

Main article: Transportation in Cosacakaya

Cosacakaya Railway Firm locomotives.

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.

Demographics

Religion

Main articles: Religion in Cosacakaya and Cosacakaya Folk Religion

Education

Alexandra
Grand Princess of Cosacakaya (more...)
Portrait by in 2021
Born	(2001-11-01) 1 November 2001 Osti, High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
House	House of PLACEHOLDER
Father	PLACEHOLDER
Mother	Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
Religion	Eastern Orthodox

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.

Personal life

Alexandra is noted for her passion for photography and frequently uploads her photos on social media; where she has developed a sizable following. Like most of the royal family, Efva's personal life is kept under wraps and very little known about potential suitors beyond rumours.

Titles, styles, honours and arms

Titles and styles 13 November 2001 - present Her Imperial Highness Alexandra, Grand Princess of Cosacakaya

[PLACEHOLDER

Grand Prince of Mazyr Yuri, Grand Prince of Mazyr
Yuri pictured in 2018
First Minister of the High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 October 2018 - present
Monarch	Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
Preceded by	Denys Shevchenko
Director of the Oprichnina
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 August 2018 - present
Monarch	Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
Preceded by	position created
Personal details
Born	Yuri Alesky Melnyk (1959-11-01) 1 November 1959 Osti, High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Oxana Ivanova (m. 1986)
Children	4 (inc. Peter Melnyk Christopher Melnyk)
Parent(s)	Alesky Grand Prince of Mazyr Elena Ottothild
Alma mater	Dnipropetrovsk Metallurgical Institute (doctorate)
Profession	Executive (EastOne Group Holdings)

Yuri Melnyk, Grand Prince of Mazyr, (Yuri Alesky Melnyk; b. 1 November 1959) is a the current Grand Prince of Mazyr, First Minister of the High Archduchy of Cosacakaya, 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 Black Thursday and successfully ousted konctitkis and cemented the reign of Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya by assuming overall control over the security apparautus and purging the nobility with his Oprichniki.

Especially through his capacity as a senior member both the nobility and Siloviki, he has pushed the appointment of family & ex Oprichniki to prominent positions in national industries, the military and public offices, and the creation of a new intelligence service. Foreign analysts have described him as the 'muscle' behind the personalist monarchy of Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya.

Rise to prominence

2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis

Elements of the Special Mission on the streets of Osti.

First Minister

Yuri promotes military officers during the 3rd anniversay of Black Thurday.

Alexey 'Petrovsky

Alexey
Grand Prince of [PLACEHOLDER] (more...)
Alexey seen with the 16 Royal Naval Infantry Brigade in 2021
Born	(1995-02-12) 12 February 1995 Osti, High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
PLACEHOLDER
Issue	2
Full name Alexey 'Petrovsky
House	House of PLACEHOLDER
Father	PLACEHOLDER
Mother	Cyrene III, High Archduchess of Cosacakaya
Religion	Eastern Orthodox

Alexey, Grand Prince of Cosacakaya Alexey Yan Petrovsky b. 12 February 1995) ) is the second eldest child and eldest son of

Alexander, Grand Prince

Alexander
Grand Prince of Cosacakaya (more...)
Alexander gives a speech during the in 2018 Cosacakaya Constitutional Crisis
Born	(1970-12-11) 11 December 1970 Osti, High Archduchy of Cosacakaya
PLACEHOLDER
Issue	1
Full name Alexey 'Petrovsky
House	House of PLACEHOLDER
Father	PLACEHOLDER
Mother	PLACEHOLDER
Religion	Eastern Orthodox

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.