Novorossiysk
Novorussian Potentate Новороссийск | |
|---|---|
| Capital and | Novorossiysk |
| Official languages | Novorus |
| Recognised national languages | Novorus |
| Recognised regional languages | Novorus, Tsaplyan |
| Ethnic groups (2017) | 85% Novorus
8% Tsaplyan 7% other |
| Demonym(s) | Novorussian |
| Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• Tsezar | Konstantin Cherkesonov |
| Establishment | |
• Kingdom of Novorossiysk | 382 CE |
• PLACEHOLDER | 886 CE |
• PLACEHOLDER | 1952 CE |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 9,491,800 |
• 2007 census | 9,385,294 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $201 billion |
• Per capita | $21,348 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $54.44 billion |
• Per capita | $6,372 |
| Gini (2016) |  37.7medium |
| Currency | Novorussian Sovereign (NOV) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +7 8617 |
Novorossiysk (Novorus: Новороссийск), better known as the Potentate of Novorossiysk (Novorus: Самодержавие Новороссийска) or Novorussian Potentate, is a nation located in PLACEHOLDER. It is inhabited by the Novorus, a people originally from PLACEHOLDER who migrated eastward. The nation is home to over 9 million people. Novorossiysk is also known for it’s rivalry with PLACEHOLDER with frequent tensions arising fear of armed conflict between the two.
Novorossiysk is a developed nation and is a. It has a nominal GDP of $2.89 Billion and a GDP per capita of $11,946. Novorossiysk ranks highly in economic liberties. The nation also has a notably large military for it's size built primarily to defend the city from threatening neighbors. Novorossiysk has been identified as one of the largest trade hubs in the Ventismar,, one of the largest oil refining and trading centers in Ventismar, and as one of the busiest port cities in Ventismar.
Novorossiysk was founded as a kingdom in the Middle Ages. After experiencing some success and growing into a local commercial hub PLACEHOLDER launched an invasion of the city.
History
Geography and climate
Novorossiysk is located on the Chernoye Sea (Novorus: Чёрный Море) and is surrounded by the Nevsky mountains. Novorossiysk experiences a warm, subtropical climate, with the Nevsky Mountains blocking much of the cold air from the north. The tallest peak, Mt. Sasha, stands at 3,346 meters tall and towers along the eastern edge of the capital city. Novorossiysk has a humid subtropical climate and experiences warm summers and mild winters.
Politics and Government
The Potentate is ruled by Tsezar Konstantin Cherkesonov. The Tsezar is the sole ruler for life of Novorossiysk and rules among an elder council of 5 appointed officials. The legislative branch of Novorossiysk is the Senate, a house of 50 elected officials, each representing one of 50 districts within the city. The council has the power to declare war, sign treaties, and veto legislation. The Senate has the power to approve treaties, conduct trade, and create and debate various legislation. Any piece of legislation that passes through the senate must then be approved by the elder council.
Military
The Novorossiysk Military is designed to be able to protect both Novorossiysk and ensure the economic and political stability of the region. It is comprised of the Novorossiysk Ground Forces, Novorossiysk Navy, and the Novorossiysk Air Force. Much of the equipment used comes from PLACEHOLDER. Novorossiysk's military is fairly outdated although is known for it's intuitive and proficient logistics and organization. Novorossiysk's military expenditure is $1.415 million, 2.6% of their GDP.
Novorossiysk is best known for its elite special forces unit Novorossiysk Special Operations, better known worldwide as the NVRSKSO. The NVRSKSO are known for their elite training and and success in conflicts across the world.
Foreign Relations
Novorossiysk’s foreign policy is about protecting Novorossiysk from threatening neighbors and ensuring the security of it’s people and commerce. Novorossiysk has developed relations with many nations across the globe and continues to use diplomacy to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.
Economy
Industry
Some of Novorossiysk's largest companies are the Bank of Novorossiysk, Chernobank, Novorossiysk Development Bank, Novorossiysk Telecommunications (NovTel), Port of Novorossiysk, Iva Engineering, Novorossiysk Airlines, NovTech, Chernoarms, and the Novorus Airport.
Information and Communications
Transportation
Due to the high population density of the capital city of Novorossiysk restrictions on the number of private vehicles in the city have been placed in order to curb pollution. Citizens interested in purchasing a car must apply for a Novorossiysk Driver's Certificate (NDC) which allows drivers to own and drive a car for the next decade. The certificate is very costly and cars are generally more expensive in Novorossiysk than around the world. Cars drive on the right side of the road. Many citizens travel by bus, taxi, trolley, train, and subway systems.
Other cities, towns, and villages in the country do not have such restrictions on private vehicles although private vehicles still remain rare. Most people in other parts of the nation still travel by foot and by trains, taxis, and buses.
The Port of Novorossiysk which is managed by Novotorg and the Novorossiysk Trade Company (NovTC) is one of the busiest ports in the world. It is also one of the largest ship refueling centers which is a major industry in Novorossiysk.
Demographics
Education
Novorossiysk has a total of 14 colleges, 67 schools of general education and 13 specialized schools, as well as 4 non-state colleges and schools.
Academically Novorossiysk secondary schools rank average across the board. The government does not prioritize funding education first but it does ensure that the education system receives adequate funds for paying teachers, buying new books, equipment, and other classroom supplies necessary to have class and teach students.
Novorossiysk's universities rank highly internationally. The Chernaya More University is home to an estimated 20,000 students, many coming from abroad to learn a wide variety of crafts. The school specializes in engineering, astrophysics, and business. Many students go on to work for Novorussian companies like Chernoarms and Iva Engineering or they go to work for various companies in the nation. CMU attracts many international students and has a wide variety of cultural organizations lead by students.
Religion
Novorossiysk has practiced Orthodox Christianity since it's creation. Despite PLACEHOLDER rule and it's best efforts to convert the population, many in Novorossiysk resisted PLACEHOLDER and continued to follow their beliefs, eventually prompting the PLACEHOLDER to allow freedom of religion in the city. An estimated 76% of Novorussians identify as Orthodox Christians, with 13% being athiests, 6% of other various branches of Christianity, and the remaining 5% to be various religions across the world.
Novorossiysk has a large number of churches and several cathedrals. Some of the most notable buildings in the city are the Aleksandr Nevsky Monastery and the Iva Cathedral. These buildings are hundreds of years old and Orthodox Christians from around the world come to Novorossiysk to visit these sights.
The Novorussian Orthodox Church has come under scrutiny after several attempts to suppress homosexuality surfaced across the world in international news reports. The Novorussian government has also been accused of not being entirely secular with laws that prohibit homosexuality and reported cases of discrimination based on religious beliefs.
Culture
There are several dozen ethnic groups in Novorossiysk, most notably the Azov Rus, Tsaplya, the Iva, and Julii. The culture of Novorossiysk is a blend of all of these, with the Azov Rus heavily influencing it with their eastern traditions, the Iva and Julii with western beliefs, and the PLACEHOLDER, playing a huge role in the culture of Novorossiysk.
Music and Art
Novorussian art began with the painting of religious icons. Early paintings, murals, sculptures, and other pieces of art were all depicted around religious figures. Following PLACEHOLDER occupation of the nation, many Novorussian artists took to making art depicting the great heroes of independent Novorossiysk. This began the Resistance era of art in Novorossiysk. Writers depicted tales of Nikolai's conquests through epics, poems, and other forms of storytelling. Paintings of Sasha and the warriors of Novorossiysk became widespread throughout the city, as well as many statues and sculptures built to recognize and remember the men who lead the early Azov Rus.
The mid 19th century saw the rise of realist art, with many artists painting pictures of everyday scenes. Artists like Roman Golivov and Yuri Telchenko are famed for their artwork of the surrounding mountains and the palaces within the city. Alone, a priceless piece by Telchenko, shows a lone trade ships in the bay with the mountains and a beautiful sunset surrounding it. This art also shifted writing and poetry into a more romantic style, with an emphasis on freedom from civilization. The Iva (willow) tree became a popular symbol of Novorossiysk.
Following the second world war Novorossiysk was devastated from the fighting. The nation was left in ruins and many people had died. Following the war was the Novorussian War of Independence, further weakening the city. This prompted the post-war era, one of strong Novorussian nationalism through art. Many poems, stories, and artwork commemorating the brave soldiers in the war became popular across the nation and world. During this time many monuments and memorials were constructed, one of the most popular being the Malaya Zemlya memorial.
Early Novorussian music revolved around stringed instruments, specifically the guitar. Many old Novorussian folk songs can still be heard today as they are still commonly used in nursery rhymes, cartoons, or even in restaurants across the nation.
The Classical genre dominated Novorossiysk until the early 1950s, where rock became the popular genre. Bands like Lyube and Zemylane became very popular in the country and some other parts of Ventismar. Disco also saw a small period where it was the dominant genre.
Hip hop/rap emerged in the early 2010s due to the widespread poverty in the nation. By 2017 it had become the most popular genre in the nation. Novorussian rapper Stas is the most well known Novorussian musician to date, with his album 8617 topping global charts and breaking several records. The album is a chilling and shocking tale of life in the city and a push for change.
Cuisine
Novorussian cuisine widely uses fish, poultry, mushrooms, berries, and honey. Many grains are used for kvass, beer, vodka, and other beverages. Soups, salads, and porridges are the most common types of Novorussian dishes. Caviar, pancakes, and hazelnut spread are most commonly ate for breakfast. Novorussian cuisine also has mane types of desserts, most notably cheeseckle and honey cakes.
Sports
Sports in Novorossiysk are dominated by football/soccer. The Novorussian national team has seen a great deal of success and consistently remains one of the top ranking teams in the world. Players like Danya Grabovsky and Peter Glushinokov are respected worldwide as two of the best in the world. The capital city's club, Chernomorets Novorossiysk, has also seen consistent success and is renowned as one of the world's top clubs.
Novorossiysk is packed with football fields and street courts, many built wherever people can find room. Street football can be found throughout the nation and people of all ages play. Novorossiysk is sometimes called the "footballing capital of the world" due to the great emphasis the game has on the lives of it's people.