Socialist Republic of Malgrave
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Socialist Republic of Malgrave | |
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| 1941–1983 | |
 Flag | |
| Motto: "Workers of the world, unite!" | |
| Anthem: Rise Comrades!” | |
| Capital | Epping (self-proclaimed) Rensk (de-facto) |
| Official languages | Malgravean Ancient, Mystrian Common |
| Ethnic groups (1983) | Humans Beastling Ponies Nekos Elf |
| Demonym(s) | Malgravean |
| Government | Parliamentary Democracy, Semi-Presidential Socialist Republic |
| Premier | |
• 1964-1983 | Maryla Ślusarczyk |
• 1954-1961 | Radomił Janowski |
• 1941-1953 | Artur D'antonio |
| Prime Minister | |
• 1975-1983 | Amaranta Anselmi |
• 1964-1975 | Danilo Amantea |
• 1941-1961 | Monika Chmiel |
| Independence | |
| History | |
• Malgravean Civil War | 3rd December 1940 |
• Proclamation of the People’s Constitution | 13th April 1941 |
• Established | 1941 |
• Disestablished | 1983 |
| Population | |
• 1981 estimate | 371,375 (1974 SIS estimate) 228,832 (1981 SIS estimate) |
• 1981 census | Special Investigative Service |
| Gini (1981) | 20.1 low |
| HDI (1981) | 0.913 very high |
| Currency | People’s Malvian (PMG) |
| Time zone | TBD |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | vehicles drive on the left side of the road |
| Calling code | 333 |
| Internet TLD | .ms |
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave was a breakaway state of the United Kingdom of Malgrave that existed between 1941 and 1983, and fought against the United Kingdom and National Workers' Republic during the Malgravean Civil War. It was notable for it's refusal to enter into a state of isolationism and the fact it was a semi-presidential parliamentary republic.
It ceased to exist following the conclusion of the Epping-Rensk Agreement in 1983.
History
- Main article: History of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave
History
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave was officially founded on the 13th of April 1941 following an agreement on a new workers constitution and the successful occupation of territory, although, some historians point to the separation occurring in 1938 after the 1938 Epping Bombing and signing of the National Security and Stabilisation Act of 1938. It initially only consisted of a few small industrial towns and rural villages, however, it expanded to cover two cities and a large portion of territory near the border with Rohane Alista.
It also expanded after several successful operations against the Malgravean Patriotic Front, most notably several large operations after the Battle of Pakosc and other operations against the Territorial Defence Force the Socialist Republic expanded to cover two newly formed cities, although it lost one of these settlements before the completion of the Epping-Rensk Agreement it still managed to force the Malgravean government into several key concessions including the gradual end of the United Kingdoms longstanding isolationism.
Geography
Political Geography
All throughout its history the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was effectively surrounded by the Malgravean central government and the Malgravean Patriotic Front it did manage to forge a connection with the international community.
Climate and landscape
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave was noted for it's vast snow covered pinetree forests and it's treacherous mountains, that offered both a drawback to economic and agricultural development while providing a natural defensive point and location for the multiple fortifications that troubled the Territorial Defence Force during the early stages of the Malgravean Civil War
Politics
Politics in the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was organised into four distinguishable sectors, all who held varying amount of power and influence and the country and it's internal and external affairs, these were the Premiers office, the Prime Ministers office, the national cabinet and people's legislative chamber
Parliament
Parliament or the People's Legislative Chamber was made-up of democratically elected representatives or MoPLC's (Member of the Peoples Legislative Chamber). The People's Legislative Chamber was tasked with voting on the legislative agenda of the current government, although motions could also be proposed by opposition parliamentarians. The composition of the People's Legislative Chamber was decided once every five years with each electoral province in the country electing either one or two representatives based on the population of the province at the time.
Prime Ministers Office
The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was tasked with organising the internal affairs of the country, and with the Premier permission assembled the national cabinet to set the governments legislative agenda for the next five years.
Cabinet
The Cabinet in the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was appointed by the Prime Minister and recognised by the Premier. It was tasked with carrying out the agenda of the ruling government, and it typically did this through ambitious five-year plans.
Premier
In the Socialist Republic of Malgrave the position of Premier took over the royal of the Royal Family, and was mainly consisted of a ceremonial role overseeing the ascension of legislative bills and the appointment of the national cabinet. In addition the Premier of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave (together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade) was tasked with establishing relations with the international community and gaining recognition for the workers struggle against the Malgravean central government. In theory it also held ceremonial control over the armed forces however due to the war this role was assigned to the ranking member of the armed forces.
Foreign Relations
- Main article: Foreign Relations of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave refused to follow the policy of isolation practised by the Malgravean central government and instead followed a practice of internationalism. All throughout it's existence the Socialist Republic attempted to forge alliances with various members of the international community and garner support for it's cause through the form of pure vocal recognition or the transfer of weapons, industrial assistance and volunteers
Economy
Initially, the economy of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was highly dependent on the growth of state-run companies following directives outlined by a series of three-year plans. All of this was informed by academic reviews of past and potential economic activity and a range of other conditions that were negotiated between trade unions and various political factions in the country.
While this situation worked for the Socialist Republic, a number of politicians within the country saw it as incompatible with the long-term socialist view of the country, although, understandable given the fact the country was effectively founded in a state of existential civil war.
Work to remedy this situation was started by Danilo Amantea, with progress continued by Amaranta Anselmi. Between 1970 and 1983, a large number of state-run companies were transformed into worker-run enterprises with heavy collaboration from the national and regional trade union movements. It was theorised that by 2000 the state would have achieved full socialism and that full communism could be achieved through this model by 2030 or 2040 dependent on the state of the war with the United Kingdom of Malgrave.
It was an economic order that collapsed following the dissolution of the Socialist Republic after the signing of the Epping-Rensk Agreement, although, it has featured in numerous MalTube videos that lament the demise of the SRM.
Tourism
Tourism was a small element to the economy of the Socialist Republic of Malgrave, however, the sense of legitimacy and international currency provided to the Socialist Republic was highly valued. As a result, the Socialist Republic heavily subsidised hotels in the country and the state airliner AirMal which allowed them to offer cheap trips to the country.
Education
Education in the Socialist Republic was over seen by the Ministry of Education. It was seen as a vital tool for not only educating the populace but instilling a productive spirit in the population and encouraging creativity.
The Socialist Republic had four tiers of compulsory education which ended at 18.
- Nursery School - (0-3)
- Pre-School - (3-6)
- Primary School - (6-12)
- Secondary School - (12-18)
Transport
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave boasted a highly advanced transportation network comprised of highspeed railways, tramways, autoways, ferry services, international airports and urban metro surfaces. Historically, the country put a high importance on collectivist public transportation infrastructure over more individualistic forms of travel like private vehicle ownership and the country had an extensive rail and tramway network.
In part due to the cultural importance of public transportation, the country didn't have an extensive road network and what little existed was mostly associated with the armed forces. Roads were also used to service rural regions, although, this was mostly used as a way to transport goods from remote collective farms and mines to railway stations.
The Socialist Republic also maintained international flights, with MalAviation operating routes to several Mystrian nations.
Energy
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave possessed no sizeable oil or gas reserves, as a result the country relied upon a mixture of alternate sources to fulfil its energy demands. It was the responsibility of HydroMal, a company formed in 1938 to directly oversee the hydroelectric dams that had been seized by the state following the establishment of the country.
HydroMal was originally focused on simply maintaining and operating existing energy infrastructure, however, over the years the company expanded their operations and came to operate extensive solar farms, wind turbines and a small number of nuclear power plants. After the collapse of the Socialist Republic, the decision was made to roll these assets into MalEn pending the competition of a review.
In the decades that followed, the nuclear power stations of the Socialist Republic have all been dismantled. Only the hydroelectric dams remain operational today and they remain a source of pride within the former territories of the Socialist Republic.
Healthcare
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave had a universal healthcare system, with workers contributing to the costs through national insurance payments which were automatically taken from their wages. The Socialist Republic took immense pride in the quality of their medical equipment, and the skill of their medical personnel and included both regularly in propaganda material.
Healthcare in the Socialist Republic of Malgrave was supported with considerable financial resources, as the discovery of Malgravean Immunodeficiency Disorder in the 1950s effectively mandated high spending in this area.
Culture
Cuisine
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave was home to a distinct style of cooking, with breakfast being seen as one of the most important meals of the day. A typical breakfast meal consisted of Oval Cakes, a small thin pancake made by combining buckwheat flour, eggs, non-dairy milk and sugar (with occasional additions of seasonal or dried fruits) which were typically eaten with cream, sweet jams or honey.
Potato Cakes were also a popular breakfast food, with the this meal made from a batter of wheat flour, non-dairy milk, eggs and shredded potatoes. Potato Cakes were fried in butter or olive oil and tended to look like thin pancakes. They were traditionally served with butter or a seasonal jam (often lingonberry)
The Socialist Republic did not have any chain restaurants, as the majority of restaurants were run by families or organised directly by the government. Restaurants were seen as a valuable way to gain international currency from foreigners, and families were assisted by the government in the running of restaurants.
Music
Musicians were highly respected within the Socialist Republic, as the country subscribed to the belief promoted by the Ancestral Study Group that creative pursuits formed one of the pillars required for a civilisation to receive ascension. It was a cornerstone of the creative activities promoted by the Monika Chmiel Pioneers and Free Socialist Youth alongside other artistic expressions and outdoor activities.
Music in the Socialist Republic was initially centred around the trade union movement, with musicians plying their trade in bars operated by trade union operatives, although, the growth of television audiences resulted in an expansion of audiences and an increase in a variety of musical genres. Today, Music Research Project is seen as a continuation of Music Review, a weekly music show that was broadcast on Malgravean Broadcasting Service between 1961 and 1990.
Censorship was officially limited, although, venues that hosted artists that were seen as promoting reforms that went against the constitution frequently ran into trouble. Other criticism of the government through artistic expression was seen as valid, and the number of these songs was seen as an external review of the performance of the government.
Art
Art was another creative field that was highly appreciated within the Socialist Republic and was influenced partially by interactions with Mystrian and non-Mystrian states.
A popular form within the Socialist Republic was improvised proletarian art which focused on artwork that had a practical basis and was crafted from materials gathered from the workplace or common recycling centres. It was majorly popular in Rensk and survives in Malgrave due to its popularity with the trade union movement.
Beyond improvised proletarian art, a form of art popular across Malgrave was apartment art which covered paintings, furniture and sculptures made in small batches in individual apartments by amateur artists. It is known for varying widely in quality and is not often preserved, so only the best pieces from the Socialist Republic tended to survive into the present era.
Between 1938 and 1983 the Socialist Republic of Malgrave opened several gardens and exhibit centres for artwork which was open to international tourists. All of these centres were closed to international guests following the Epping-Rensk Agreement, however, they were reopened to foreign guests in 2000.
Museum & Art Galleries
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave directly maintained a small number of art installations across the country, as a permanent station to house important art pieces and provide points of interest to tourists. An additional number of institutions were directly operated by trade union movements to directly house work produced by the workers, with a few surviving the collapse of the SRM.
Specific industries and government departments also operated museums which informed residents about the history of the region and their economic and government sectors. A famous example is the Alta Engineering Museum which is located near the site of the largest hydroelectric dam in the country and teaches visitors about the history of power generation in the country while showcasing general engineering principles with interactive exhibits.
Rensk also had a museum dedicated to showcasing the history of the Socialist Republic and changes through the decades. It was scheduled to be shut down during the Lost Decade but survived due to local pressure.
Television & Film
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave had multiple production companies situated across the country, however, the sole broadcaster of these shows was the Malgravean Broadcasting Service which meant that competition for programming slots within the country was fierce, and many production companies ended up pooling resources for larger projects.
A significant effort was made by successive governments in the Socialist Republic, to promote television shows which highlighted the success of the socialist project. A popular example of this was the Weekly Worker which highlighted the accomplishments of workers in multiple sectors of the economy, from healthcare to construction. A portion of the shows such as Music Review are no longer broadcast in Malgrave, however, the Weekly Worker remains a popular show, especially, within the territory of the Socialist Republic.
A variety of films were produced in the Socialist Republic during its existence. Multiple funding sources were available to prospective directors, with the central government providing grants and the trade union movement also providing assistance. A less common method of funding was through local community engagement, although, this was typically used to fund smaller projects which were occasionally rebooted on a grander level if proven to be popular.
Films from the Socialist Republic were restricted in Malgrave after the Epping-Rensk Agreement following internal pressure but these restrictions were removed by Nadzieja Brzezicki in 2018.
Theatre & Stage Art
In pursuit of its cultural objectives, the Socialist Republic designated that a cultural hub be constructed in every city in the Republic. In these hubs, the Socialist Republic built art galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres while encouraging the growth of independent restaurants and worker-run businesses. Rensk had the largest cultural hub in the country, as it also contained the headquarters of the Malgravean Broadcasting Service and was home to the main drama academy in the country.
A popular theme in plays produced in the Socialist Republic centred around the struggles of the working class and the exploitation of the capitalist system. It frequently criticised monarchies such as Imeriata, and occasionally included heroic depictions of famous socialist figures such as Marks.
Today, a majority of these plays are seen as anti-capitalist and anti-monarchist propaganda of varying quality and only the best of these productions are run by select national theatre companies for educational purposes.
Relationships
Relationships in the Socialist Republic of Malgrave were similar to their counterparts in the United Kingdom of Malgrave, as they often went through three stages of development. Firstly, the couple went through a period called the trial period in which the couple worked to establish if the relationship was built on a healthy and workable foundation, although, unlike the United Kingdom this also included discussions with close friends and family but similar to the United Kingdom in also involving romantic trips in different environments like cinemas and art galleries.
After this, the second stage took place which was also referred to as the holding stage. In the holding stage couples usually spend a large amount of time together, and in the Socialist Republic could often negotiate special hours with their manager, although, this could be denied if the current three-year plan schedule for the workplace was behind schedule.
Upon completing these stages, the couple went through a coupling ceremony. In the Socialist Republic, a coupling ceremony was hosted within their local ASG centre and included the standard commitments to each other before the ancestors and their family. Afterwards the celebrations would typically occur within a local trade union branch, although, in case of relationships across trade union branches a neutral location like an ASG community hall were also used.
Sport
A wide variety of sports were popular within the Socialist Republic of Malgrave, with the mountainous terrain of the country lending itself to a variety of sports which were less popular in the United Kingdom of Malgrave.
Athletic events were incredibly popular in the Socialist Republic, with long distance running, cycling and javelin throwing enjoying immense popularity across the country. All athletic events were broadcast on Malgravean Broadcasting Service and a great deal of propaganda was produced around the sporting accomplishments of athletes from the Socialist Republic.
Table Tennis was another popular sport in the Socialist Republic, with virtually every company in the country having their own teams which competed against each other in regional and national competitions. Such popularity meant that competition to get into the overall national squad was quite high, and fierce discussions often raged over the wisdom of certain selection choices whenever the country contested in international competitions. Before the collapse of the Socialist Republic, a unified team with players from the Socialist Republic and United Kingdom contested in international events from 1980 to 1983, a historic event which was latter dramatised in the popular film, Unity?.
While not a competitive of sport hiking was also popular in some parts the Socialist Republic due to the mountainous terrain. It was also used as an attempted method of reducing the impact of MIDD.
Social Solidarity
The Socialist Republic also maintained their own version of the concept of social solidarity. It resolved around a core principle that every Malgravean citizen had a core duty to work for the betterment of the people, although, unlike in the United Kingdom it was also said that every citizen had a duty to push forward the Markist-Chmielist ideals of the Socialist Republic.
Social Solidarity was staunchly anti-capitalist, and beyond promoting Markist-Chmielist beliefs was also routinely used to criticise capitalist states overseas for the number of millionaires and billionaires that they possessed.
National Holidays
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave observed several national holidays, with a mixture of celebrations and/or ceremonies taking place during these particular days of the week. It was mandatory for workers to be given time off during these holidays, although, due to the war this meant that some holidays were held over several days.
- Ancestor Day - The Socialist Republic of Malgrave still retained a high amount of respect for the Ancestral Study Group] and allowed branches within the Socialist Republic to communicate with their counterparts in the United Kingdom. It meant that the Socialist Republic still celebrated Ancestor Day, with celebrations and festivals held across the country. Like in the United Kingdom it was designed to remind citizens of their connection to the Ancestors, although, it also served as a celebration of Malgravean culture and Markism-Chmielism. Ancestor Day in the Socialist Republic was typically held over three days.
- Asola Day - Asola Day was also celebrated in the Socialist Republic of Malgrave, and organised by the Monika Chmiel Pioneers and Free Socialist Youth. Unlike in the United Kingdom, this event was also full of criticism for the constitution and post-exodus politicians and propaganda was often drawn up depicting them cruelly ignoring the wishes of the people. It was held on the 26th of May.
- Exodus Day - Exodus Day was a key propaganda event within the Socialist Republic of Malgrave. It often focused on the hardship that many in the country suffered while establishing a new homeland following the exodus, however, in addition it also showcases the political and economic elite as being out of touch with the struggle of everyday Malgraveans and ignoring the principles of social solidarity. Markism-Chmielism was heavily promoted during this events, with displays often showcasing the drafting of Monika Chimels adaptation of Marks works. It was typically held in April.
Religion
The Socialist Republic of Malgrave had no official state religion, as it held no official view on the various religious practices that existed around Mystria during it's existence. As many Malgraveans within the Socialist Republic did not openly follow any particular religion Rensk and a few major towns had structures designed for multi-religious worship to accommodate foreign visitors and migrant communities.
On a diplomatic level, the Socialist Republic of Malgrave avoided direct entanglements with theocratic states, although, it also offered aslyum to individuals that expressed a willingness to leave these regimes.
Language
Malgravean Ancient was the most widely spoken language within the Socialist Republic of Malgrave, and was considered to be the primary language in the country. Mystrian Common was also compulsory within schools in the Socialist Republic, however, it was not widely spoken outside specific career paths and as such a majority of the population did not have high proficiency in Mystrian Common.
Beyond these languages, a few select languages were taught as foreign languages within the educational system. Breheimian was a popular language choice, as the decent relationship between the Socialist Republic and the Breheimian people meant that cultural imports from the country were popular and as such learning the Breheimian language was seen as an important skill.
Rohirric and Alistinian were also taught within small number of schools in the Socialist Republic, although, those with any proficiency in the skill were typically thought to be part of specialised anti-smuggling units that operated near the border regions or were descended from Rohanians that had remained behind.
Armed Forces
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