Vyzhva (Septentrion)
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Vyzhvan Collectivist State Ⰲⰻⰸⰲⰰ Ⱃⰵⰸⰻⰿⰻ Ⰽⱁⰾⰾⰵⰽⱅⰻⰲⰻⱄⱅ Vizxva Reƶimi Kollektivist | |
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| Motto: Ⰴⰰⱃ Ⰴⱁⰻⱃⰰⰻ Ⱈⰻⰸⰱⰻ Ⰿⱁ Under The Light of Our Party | |
| Anthem: May Our Banner Fly | |
| Capital and largest city | Melna |
| Official languages | Vyzhvan |
| Recognised regional languages | Various local dialects |
| Ethnic groups (2017) | Vyzhvans (99.8%) Other (0.2%) |
| Demonym(s) | Vyzhvan |
| Government | Totalitarian Zayetist single-party state |
• Padar | Vazyl Ruban |
| Artem Popov Pavlo Kushnir Oleh Bozhko | |
| Population | |
• 2017 census | 32,843,224 |
| GDP (PPP) | (2017) estimate |
• Total | $84.275 billion |
• Per capita | $2,566 |
| GDP (nominal) | (2017) estimate |
• Total | $42.137 billion |
• Per capita | $1,283 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.64811 medium |
| Currency | Kopol (₭) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy AD |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +183 |
| Internet TLD | .vyz |
Vyzhva (Vyzhvan: Ⰲⰻⰸⱈⰲⰰ, Vizxva), officially known as the Vyzhvan Collectivist State (Vyzhvan: Ⰲⰻⰸⰲⰰ Ⱃⰵⰸⰻⰿⰻ Ⰽⱁⰾⰾⰵⰽⱅⰻⰲⰻⱄⱅ, Vizxva Reƶimi Kollektivist) is a sovereign state in western Casaterra. Vyzhva borders Kolodiya to the north, Thonador to the east, Eriador to the south, and Jedoria and Andor to the east. A totalitarian state ruled by the Collective People's Maslihat, Vyzhva has a total population of 32,936,024, with its capital and biggest city being Melna.
Vyzhva is an impoverished and isolationistic country, embarking on a state of isolation from the rest of Septentrion since the Zayetist victory in the civil war. Agriculture and oil remain the main focus of the planned economy headed and directed by the Collective People's Maslihat. Vyzhva is administratively divided into 24 Kolkoms, which are free to decide sector of economical focus, under the supervision of the Collective People's Maslihat. Vyzhva is ethnically composed of 99.8% Vyzhvans, while the other 0.2% are made up of miscellaneous ethnicites from Septentrion in general. In regards to religion, the Vyzhvan government officially pursues a policy of state atheism, however a cult of personality currently revolves around Vazyl Ruban, who holds the title of the Paramount Director of Vyzhva, although usually referred to as the Padar.
History
Early History
The first recorded history of any form of establishment or settlement in the region which today encompass Vyzhva dates back to 300 BC when, following mass migrations from the southwestern reaches of Casaterra. The newly-arrived people distinguished themselves appearence-wise from the native population, but after decades of cultural integration, the once native people had been replaced by the ones who would later become known as the Vyzhvans. The first settlements are thought to have first appeared around what is today Melna, however these settlements were not large nor numerous since the Vyzhvans had a lifestyle primarily centered around nomadic pastoralism. In around 510 AD, the area making up Vyzhva was territorially divided between, frequently warring, clans and tribes, which is when Vyzhva began transitioning into the warring states epoch.
Warring States Epoch
The clans and tribes that formerly made up the region, began to grow into federations and confederations, each one made up of different aligned clans and tribes. A confederation under the name Vyzhva, was known from the 7th century AD. During the 8th century, the Vyzhva confederation controlled major sections of what is now the southern coast of Vyzhva, and were locked in a war with the two neighbouring confederations, Khuva and Nozhda. During the following three century, the central of power shifted uncountable times, between the many tribal factions and clans, and following a long period, it became uncertain of who controlled which region or area, leading to factions being dissolved and others rising, often as a cause of this confusion.
In the wake of this, the Vyzhva confederation, which had remained pretty unaffected by the mass confusion which arose due to the numerous power shifts, took advantage of the situation and absorbed the Khuva and Nozhda confederations into their own through conquest. The Vyzhva confederation, which had grown, continued to conquer other confederations, eventually bringing most of the formerly separate states under a common banner. It wouldn't take long before the Vyzhva confederation transformated into statehood, due to this increased influence over the area, and Vyzhva had to be brought under the control of a council, which standards may today be described as gerontocratic in nature, since the council members were primarily made up of elders. The council would collectively be called the Maslihat, and would be the primary governing organ of Maslihat Vyzhva until Aynur Aslan, in 1332 CE, would proclaim himself the Hetman of Vyzhva and declare Vyzhva an empire.
Vyzhvan Empire and Civil War
In 1314, as the area now encompassing Vyzhva had been unified under a common faction and the geopolitical situation had calmed down, the Radiya was scrapped in favour of a single leader, similar to a monarch. The first Hetman of Vyzhva, Aynur Aslan, who almost immediately after gaining the position as a Hetman, declared Vyzhva an empire. Accounts from the era also suggest that he launched a minor campaign of expansion against surrounding areas, solidifying the Vyzhvan imperial status through expansion. At the time, the Vyzhvan army was primarily composed of cavalrymen, with horses being deeply enrooted into Vyzhvan culture. Numerous accounts say that the Vyzhvan horsemen were a very capable fighting force, and also the driving-force in expanding the borders of imperial Vyzhva.
The Vyzhvan Empire reached the peak of its power and influence in the 16th century, becoming a notable regional power. Its golden age extended into the early 17th century until the Vyzhvan empire would transition into a rump state due to loss of territory, mainly fueled by foreign invasions from the Galenics to the west. As imperial Vyzhva continued to lose territory, it became more and more isolated from the rest of the world and would not open up to a greater degree until the beginning of the 21st century. Not much is recorded from the Vyzhvan isolation era.
In 1909, Vyzhva began to open up, mostly because of the liberal policies pursued by the at the time ruling hetman, Ansar Jalil. As Vyzhva opened up, it was introduced to the global geopolitical situation, and was forced to take a stance, or none at all. The leadership of Vyzhva chose the latter, but still pursued relations with the states of western Casaterra. Vyzhva engaged trade with its northern neighbours, Kolodiya, but only limited trade with the Galenosphere, due to the historical relations between the Galenics and the Vyzhvans. The economy grew and standards of living were increased as well, but large parts of the Vyzhvan people persisted in a nomadic society, despite all the advances around the country. Vyzhva would be introduced to the industrialisation as late as during the Pan-Septentrion War, following the civil war.
Vyzhva managed to preserve its neutrality during the Pan-Septentrion War, mostly because not too much action related to the war took place in western Casaterra, however the ruling hetman proved to be friendly towards the Federation of Soviet Republics, and there was also talks of joining FSR in the conflict, but that decision was never completed fully and Vyzhva remained non-aligned throughout most of the war. In the middle of the war however, in 1938, due to the rising popularity of Zayetism-Collectivism, the ideological shift between the most of the general population and the government went on a sudden increase, and in November 1938, a conflict generally referred to today as the Vyzhvan Civil War broke out, between the Zayetists, who had amassed a large amount of followers throughout the years, and those who were loyal to the hetman, the Loyalists. Besides these, there were numerous other minor faction also participating in the civil war. Due to the global stage at the time, as well as the ongoing Pan-Septentrion War, the Vyvan internal conflict wasn't given too much attention. It would take until after the war, that people recognised the Zayetist takeover of Vyzhva.
Zayetist Vyzhva
Following the civil war, which ended shortly after the Battle of Melna in 1941, the Zayetists declared themselves the victors and formally declared the Vyzhvan Collectivist State to have been established. A few months later the Zayetists, under the banner of the Assembly of the Zayetist-Collectivist Offensive (AZ-CO), commenced their campaign, with a final goal of a complete gathering of national resources "in the defence of the Vyzhvan people and community". The leader of the AZ-CO at the time, Viktor Sokolov, swiftly assembled a council (Maslihat), traditionally made up of three individuals, each with specialities within different areas, such as industry and agriculture, effectively turning the Vyzhvan Collectivist State into a psuedo-technocracy. In the meantime he himself assumed the title of 'Father of Modern Vyzhva' and 'Paramount Director'. The early Zayetist regime became known for initiating the industrialisation and modernisation of Vyzhva, all of which happened during just a few years. However, one of the side-effects of this rapid industrialisation was an ensuing famine that would claim around 1 million lives. Meanwhile, Sokolov and his fellow members of the Collective People's Maslihat, began to radically change Vyzhvan society through the introduction of collective communities and the replacement of most houses with large Public Housing Units. Most Vyzhvan were forcefully brought from nomadism into these new communities, a period known as the Perebudova.
The early years of Zayetist rule in Vyzhva saw the AZ-CO embarking on a venture to turn Vyzhva into a self-sufficient autarky, in line with Zayetist ideas. Trade with the rest of the world was dramatically decreased, and the borders were closed indefinitely. The Zayetists aimed to radically increase production of goods to the level which would fit Vyzhva, hence the technocratic government. The early years also saw the establishment of several intelligence agencies, some of which remain unknown until today. Each intelligence agency filled a unique purpose, such as "collection of political dissidents" or "extractions of harmful individuals". It is unknown exactly how many intelligence services were created, however.
Perebudova
The Perebudova (English: Reconstruction), was a period, generally defined to stretch between the years 1951 to 1962. During this period, the AZ-CO initiated a campaign for the collectivization of Vyzhva which was composed of the establishment of collective communities, the "colection of national resources" which typically included personal property and private farms, and the "cultural reconstruction", during which the Vyzhvan people was brought from nomadism to the collective communities. The superiority of the agrarians over the urbanites was also emphasised as a means of strengthening the agricultural sector. During the Perebudova, a famine, caused by these radical changes, claimed the lives of approximately 1-2 million Vyzhvans. It is also this event which characterizes the period.
Contemporary Vyzhva
Contemporary Vyzhva does not distinguish itself too much from the Vyzhva of the early years of the Zayetist regime. Vyzhva has experienced minimal economic growth and remains isolated from the rest of the world, and has time upon time been referred to as a rogue state, due to it's oppressive as well as repressive government, known throughout Septentrion because of it's totalitarian nature. The Zayetist regime has become infamous for banning freedom of speech and freedom of press, only to mention a few, earning the title of the most undemocratic country in Septentrion. In later years, Vyzhva has begun pursuing the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. Some reports point towards that the Melna regime have successfully managed to produce chemical weapons of unspecified type, even although noting has been officially confirmed by the government, nor by the official armed forces of the country, the People's Mobilisation.
Critique of the regime can be punishable by heavy labour or in some cases where the death sentence is not a distant possibility. As of 2017, around 10 foreign journalists are thought to have been abducted by the Vyzhvan regime, presumably due to open critique of the government. Satellite imagery seem to hint that there are several labour camps, dotting Vyzhva, most of which are found in the northern communes. This is supposedly where the Zayetist regime intern political dissidents who have, presumably, opposed the Zayetist regime in some way.
Geography
Vyzhva approximately cover an area of 589,980 square kilometers (365,353.8 square miles). It borders Kolodiya to the north, Jedoria and Andor to the east, Thonador to the east and Eriador to the south. Vyzhva is primarily covered in fertile steppes and plains, suitable for agriculture. The northern and northeastern borders are typically defined by mountain ranges. The highest peak in Vyzhva is Mount Vyzok, which measures to a height of 2,581 meters. A great majority of the population live in the lowlands and steppe which characterize Vyzhva as well as its neighbours. Forested areas are rare, but some exist in southern Vyzhva, around the Melna area.