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Future Projects for Alaska
The following will include ideas I have for Alaska that will be worked on in the future.


 * Automotive




 * Alaskan road signs would follow the standards. Unlike in Russia, Alaskan  would display the word «стой» (stoy), which can mean "stop" in Russian.


 * , the automotive industry of Alaska "failed" to develop domestic companies. Instead, foreign companies were allowed to establish factories to employ and supply Alaskans. Car brands from Japan, Russia/USSR, and the United States currently dominate Alaskan roads. It's also likely that Yugoslav cars (i.e., the ) would be very popular in Alaska.


 * Banking


 * Due to its libertarian attitude, Alaska may be a banking haven (ing).
 * Switzerland of North America &mdash; Североамериканская Швейцария (Severoamerikanskaya Shveytsariya)


 * "" ATL?


 * Cuisine


 * would be the "national condiment" of Alaska. This seems like a "ideal outcome" of (favorite condiment of Americans) and  (favorite condiment of Russians). Given the sauce's [possible] origins in, it shouldn't be far-fetched to manipulate the origins over to Alaska (ATL).


 * would become a capitalized and mass produced beverage within Alaska. Many different brands would exist. Though American soft drinks also be popular, consumption of kvass would be greater and universal among all age groups. Kvass may have also spread into neighboring counties in the Americas.
 * Because kvass is a fermented, slightly alcoholic beverage, I could see Borealia and the United States attempting to (or continuing to) prohibit the consumption of this drink by minors.


 * Because is Alaskan, the  pizza chain may be an Alaskan fast-food chain. It would be for Alaskans what Taco Bell is for Americans (i.e., a perceived "foreign" food chain).
 * Little Ceasers &mdash; Маленький Цезарь (Malenky Tsezar; lit. "Little Caesar")


 * Culture


 *  &mdash; Большенога (Bolshenoga, lit. "Bigfoot")


 * Law


 * Alaskan law would be a mix of (based on American and British laws) and  (based on Russian law). Though this system can be attributed to Alaska's relations with the UK and the USA, in reality it would have more to do with Russian law and how it has  over the centuries.


 * Alaskan law would allow for the wider use of s (named after the mother) when s (named after the father) are inappropriate or undesired. This would especially be the case for the children of.
 * Example &mdash; Наталья (Natalya)
 * Натальевич (Natalyevich, "Son of Natalya")
 * Натальевна (Natalyevna, "Daughter of Natalya")


 * The Supreme Court of Alaska (Верховный суд Аляски, Verkhovny sud Alyaski) would be modeled after . Justices would serve a life-term, would be nominated by the President, and confirmed by the Senate. The "SCOTADFR" would have no less than nine justices, though it could always be comprised of more than SCOTUS (9 to 15). I personally like 11 (nine number).
 * may be a Justice of the "SCOTADFR."
 * likely to be a Justice.


 * Measurements


 * Alaska would likely retain the to this day.


 * Along with this, Alaska may also retain the for temperatures.
 * TO REMEMBER
 * Версты в час (Versty v chas) (в/ч) &mdash;
 * Квадратная верста (Kvadratnaya versta) (кв. в.) &mdash;


 * Oil Reserves


 * Though not as large as Saudi Arabia or Venezuela, Alaska's large oil reserves may play a key role in their existence during the 20th Century. Oil production and exportation may be a major portion of the Alaskan economy.


 * I doubt they'd join . Though a Russo-Alaskan organization to rival OPEC seems interesting.


 * Religion


 * With the separation of Alaska and Russia, an would [more likely] exist for Alaska. Though still dominated by Russo-Slavic practices, the "Alaskan Orthodox Church" may also adopt Greek and other non-Slavic practices in order to gain international recognition and [potentially] to distance themselves from the USSR.
 * Alaskan Orthodox Church &mdash; Аляскинская православная церковь (Alyaskinskaya pravoslavnaya tserkov)
 * Archbishop of New Archangel, Metropolitan of All Alaska and North America &mdash; Архиепископ Новоархангельский, Митрополит всей Аляски и Северной Америки (Arkhiyepiskop Novoarkhangelsky, Mitropolit vsey Alyaski i Severnoy Ameriki)


 * For various reasons, the OCA may adopt the for church purposes. Alaskan  may exist as a consequence of this.


 * Another holdover from Greek and Imperial Russia would be Alaska's differing celebration of (compared to the Western World). The period between December 25 to January 6 will be regarded as a twelve-day holiday.
 * December 25 (Christmas) will not be celebrated the same as in the United States. This day is mostly to observe the birth of . No Santa... just yet.
 * January 1 (New Year's Day) will be the day that a jolly fat and bearded man travels around the world and delivers presents to good children. This day is in sync with the secular Soviet holiday of New Year's Day (Новый год, Novy god) and the Greek holiday (also celebrated on January 1). In both the USSR and Greece, this is the day that children are visited by a gift bringer.
 * Similar to the United States, the Alaskan gift giving figure would blend the traditions of several differing traditions. The Russian would be the most prominent, though it would also include the Greek  (which may become an alias of Alaska's Ded Moroz) and also the American . The  (the granddaughter of Ded Moroz) would accompany him in giving gifts. There may also include American and Germanic features such as elves/trolls making the gifts, a slay of flying reindeer, and possibly a "Mrs. Clause" (?).
 * Similar to Russia (today), there would likely exist a rift between Ded Moroz and the Americanized Santa Claus. Unlike Russia, I don't see this rift being as negatively charged in Alaska. One idea I have in mind could be an alliance between Ded Moroz and Santa Clause and agreeing to divide the world to assure good children are rewarded.


 * (Dagulich in Russian transliteration) may be a potential Primate for the OCA.


 * (incorporated into the OCA)
 * (would not exist?)
 * (under OCA jurisdiction?)


 * Technology


 * With and  being Alaskans,  would likely become an Alaskan company. Because of this, computer production may become one of Alaska's major industries.
 * Apple &mdash; Яблоко (Yabloko, lit. "Apple").




 * If were to become an Alaskan,  and its subsidiaries potentially could become Alaskan (ATL).
 * An alternate name for this company may be Ne za chto (Не за что, lit. "not for that"). This Russian idiom is used to similarly to the English "no problem" or "don't worry about it." This name is in homage to the two original names for the company: "BackRub" and "The Whatbox."
 * незачтокать (nezachtokat) &mdash; a potential verb form (i.e., "to Google").
 * Such a website may become the primary Russian-language search engine (outnumbering ). If it were not to become the dominant English-language equivalent, than such a function may be taken by another ( or ).


 * Telecommunications


 * In regards to the es, I can see two potential scenarios. Either they receive codes beginning in "R" (along with the Russian Empire), or they are given all of the codes beginning in "K" to themselves (an homage to OTL's area).


 * Television


 * (Alaskan) would not develop '. Instead, Groening is compelled to expand upon his ' series. It would be this series which becomes a television series and (potentially) the "national cartoon" of Alaska.
 * Life in Hell &mdash; Жизнь в аду (Zhizn v adu)


 * Depending on whether would be an Alaskan, than  would likely be an Alaskan-based animation company.
 * &mdash; Соленин/Соленина (Solenin/Solenina, lit. "Pickles")


 * A possible name for an Alaskan television station could be "Alaskan Television" (AT). The could be used as a symbol.


 * War


 * If not butterflied out of existence, Alaska may be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) accepters of . This may be a result of sympathy from Alaskans, many of whom are the decedents of White Emigres from Russia.

Potential Alaskans


The following will be a list of of [predominantly] and  nationals whom I believe could qualify as being Alaskans within the Russian America timeline. I will be adding these people based strictly on their ancestry and not on their location of birth.

I've made a fun map showing how my [personal] criteria works. For those individuals whose ancestry can be traced back to the darkest colored nations, than they are very likely to be Alaskans here. This likelihood is dropped when dealing with the lighter colors. So based on this, all Russian CanAmericnas would very likely be Alaskans (obviously), while English CanAmericans would be less likely.

It should be noted that this criteria is NOT a perfect science and that I don't canonize individuals automatically. I take the time to research the ancestry of each person before I conclude their placement for this timeline.


 * Likely Alaskans


 * (Croatian)
 * (maybe)
 * (maybe)
 * (possibly)
 * (1992 candidate)
 * (Armenian father)
 * (potentially)
 * (Vladimir John Ondrasik)
 * (Anglo-Russian?)
 * and
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * 
 * (Norwegian)
 * (Три марионетки, Tri marionetki)
 * ,, (Lithuanian descent) (Gorovich?)
 * (Russian descent)
 * (Eastern European?)
 * (Kristal?)
 * (Voronov)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * 
 * (Norwegian)
 * (Три марионетки, Tri marionetki)
 * ,, (Lithuanian descent) (Gorovich?)
 * (Russian descent)
 * (Eastern European?)
 * (Kristal?)
 * (Voronov)
 * ,, (Lithuanian descent) (Gorovich?)
 * (Russian descent)
 * (Eastern European?)
 * (Kristal?)
 * (Voronov)
 * (Voronov)


 * Suspected Alaskans (Need More Data)


 * (German American father and Korean mother)
 * (I'm trademarking their alternate realities XP)
 * (possibly)
 * (English-Italian from California)
 * (Polish father)
 * (unsure)
 * (English-Italian from California)
 * (Polish father)
 * (unsure)
 * (unsure)


 * Non-Alaskans of Possible Interest


 * c/s

Naming Criteria for Alaskans
The following is to be a set criteria to help establish Russian names for Alaskans of the Russian America timeline. This is to keep things in order and to prevent wild naming which greatly deviates from OTL.


 * First Names


 * Rule #1 &mdash; Use the direct Russian version of a name when available (e.g., "John" begets "Ivan").


 * Rule #2 &mdash; If a Russian version does not exist, than use a name which is either of similar meaning or similar origin.


 * Rule #3 &mdash; In the event that the previous rules fail to achieve a result, reapply the rules to the subject's middle name and use said name.


 * Rule #4 &mdash; Only in the event that all three rules fail to achieve a result, than a random or otherwise unrelated name may be used.


 * Naming List
 * → &mdash; The name "Bruce" comes from a Norman name meaning "willowlands." The Russian word for "willow" is iva (ива). Add an "N" and we get "Ivan."
 * → &mdash; The name "Earl" stems from a Germanic title meaning "warrior king." The name "Igor" is the Russified version of the Scandinavian name "" ("Freyr's warrior"). The word Freyr also stemmed from an Old Norse word for "lord," which plays well to the English title of.
 * → &mdash; The popularity of "Wayne" as a given name is attributed to the success or actor, who was nicknamed "the Duke". A duke is the leader of a duchy. The old capital of the  was . Alternates:  (many rulers of Muscovy were titled Vasily).

Alaskan and Russian Antarctica



 * The Russian Empire opts to formally claim territory on Antarctica. This is due to the Russian Empire's larger global presence throughout the 19th Century.


 * Russia would formally make their claim shortly after the Russo-Japanese War, yet prior to the British formalizing their claims. This would not stop the British (or Argentinians and Chileans for that matter), but this would give Russia more prestige internationally (potentially making their claims stronger).


 * The Russian Empire may go all out and claim the entire continent. Bellingshausen was the first to spot the continent, giving the Russians more president to have a large claim. Since the UK was also considering this same strategy and (to some degree) doing this in OTL, there would exist president for Russia to do the same.


 * It may also be possible for Russia to claim the . Excluding South Georgia, about half of the SSIs were discovered, mapped, and named by Russian explorers. As with before, this would not stop the British [et al.] from making a counterclaim. Meaning these islands would continue to be disputed.


 * Following the collapse of the Russian Empire, its territorial claims are taken over by both Alaska and the Soviet Union. Since both would claim to be the rightful successor to the Russian Empire's Antarctic claims, we will see a situation where two countries claim the exact same territory.


 * Links


 * File:All Antarctic Claims past and present.PNG
 * Expeditions map
 * Antarctica should have been made part of Russia (Pravda)


 * New Scenario for Antarctica


 * With a larger presence on the global state, the Russian Empire may fund more explorations of Antarctica during the 1800s.


 * The Russian Empire formally lays claim to the entire continent (including the SGSSIs). This takes place shortly after the Russo-Japanese War, yet well before the British make their own claims in 1908.


 * During the 1930s, both Alaska and the Soviet Union formally claim they are the rightful heirs to the Russian Empire's Antarctic claims. Both sides eventually compete on the continent to prove their legitimacy (a la the Arctic and ).


 * During the 1990s, as the Russian Federation's commitment to the continent dwindles and Russo-Alaskan relations increase, both nations agree to a of their territorial claims. This agreement would also include funding for joint Antarctic exploration and research.


 * All of the remaining Antarctic claims (with the exception of Argentina) would exist as OTL. The only difference being that the United States formally lays claim to . South Africa may also receive a claim (out of Queen Maud Land), though the British may favor Norway in the long run. Japan may also attempt to make a claim, or they currently hold the right to make one in the future (a la OTL Russia and US).


 * New Name


 * Russo-Alaskan Antarctic Territory (RAAT)
 * Russo-Alaskan Antarctic Krai (RAAK)
 * Российско-Аляскинский Антарктический Край (Rossiysko-Alyaskinsky Antarktichesky Kray)
 * РААК (RAAK)


 * Other Notes


 * The will serve as the administrative center of the RAAK. A civilian settlement will be established in the area (akin to nearby ).
 * Звёздное (Zvyozdnoye) &mdash; rough Russian translation of Villa Las Estrellas.

Airlines

 * Gorizont:Gorizont – Alaskan Airlines:0 (Горизонт – Аляскинские авиалинии, Gorizont - Alyaskinskiye avialinii)
 * (OTL)
 * (OTL)
 * 

Postal Companies


Because I view Alaska as a "" [for the most part], the idea of a private and competitive postal service came to mind. Such a system has never been adopted (as far as I can find), leaving plenty of room to contemplate how it could function in an alternate reality.


 * Why Can't You Start a Rival Post Office?
 * Competition in Mail Delivery


 * Basic Understanding


 * The postal services within Alaska are provided by dozens (if not hundreds) of "postal companies" (почтовая компания, pochtovaya kompaniya).


 * Similar to a utility, Alaskans will be entitled to select which ever company to to business with. Because of competition, the vast majority of Alaskans would have options.


 * Alaskans would be required to pay for "standard" postal services. Competition keeps prices low.


 * Because a monopoly does not exist, any given area would posses multiple s and es (each being company-based). Customers are required to use the facilities belonging to their provider.


 * Personalized es would still exist for home use. Because the postal service is privatized and non-monopolized, damaging a letterbox would not be a federal offense (instead being something akin to damaging private property).


 * Daily home deliveries would still exist. The difference is that company-based couriers would provide services to registered customers (a house-by-house basis).


 * s would be company-based and can only be used for company services. Price differences would exist due to competition.


 * Postal (ZIP) Codes


 * Alaska currently uses a alphanumeric  system.


 * Each governorate would be assigned one letter (though the more populous one would receive more). This letter would form the first digit of the code. The remaining digits would correspond to uyezd, city, and specific [company] post office.


 * Home addresses would be unaffected by the postal differences.


 * Because multiple postal companies would operate in any given area, Alaskan postal codes would overlap each other and would [constantly] be redrawn as customers join and leave.


 * Because each postal code is dependent on ones company, it isn't uncommon for people to confuse which postal code one is using (especially among family).


 * Pros and Cons


 * One way of keeping costs cheaper for customers, postal companies may allow/encourage the distribution of advertisements (spam) as part of their daily rounds. In short, customers will receive advertising flyers along with their mail.


 * Competition and monthly fees have opened the door for perks which other nation's don't provide. Some have become standard, while others are available as add-ons.
 * Personalized, customized, and prepaid envelopes.
 * Delivery on weekends and holidays.
 * 24-hour delivery.
 * Rural delivery.
 * Cheap or free delivery to those using the same company.
 * Removal of advertisements.
 * Free rides on company jets (potential advertisement joke/marketing disaster).
 * Free birthday/holiday gifts (something very cheap).
 * Guaranteed compensation in the event of lost/mishandled mail.


 * Due to the large number of companies, it might be common for people to mistake one company for another. Be it using the wrong postbox or postal code. In such scenarios, it would be "bad publicity" to destroy or steal mistaken postage. Most companies would either return it to the sender or redirect the postage to its rightful destination (potentially billing the return address in the process).


 * It may be possible for all of these companies to also service as basic s . Most (if not all) post offices would thereby serve as regional bank branches. This system may also incorporate elements of (such as s).


 * Company Ideas

The following are a list of company ideas for this scenario.


 * Alaskan Post (Почта Аляски, Pochta Alyaski), Alyapochta (Аляпочта) &mdash; a government-controlled company (akin to the or other nationalized postal companies). Would have post offices across the country, though would likely be heavily popular around New Archangel. It may also be a requirement for all government-related mail to be sent by the Alaskan Post.


 * Doggy Express (Собачкая служба, Sobachkaya sluzhba; lit. "Dog Service") &mdash; a company based around the region of Alaska. The name is in homage to  and their use in transportation (e.g., the ). This company only services the northwestern most regions of Alaska.


 * Hermes (Гермес, Germes) &mdash; a company that was [potentially] founded by a Greek Alaskan. The name speaks for itself. The company's slogan could easily be "Messenger of the Gods" (Посланник богов, Poslannik bogov).




 * United Parcel Service (Объединённая посыльная служба, Obyedinyonnaya posylnaya sluzhba; lit. "United Messenger Service"), OPS (ОПС) &mdash; This is essentially the alternate reality of OTL's (which was founded in Washington). Not much to add.


 * Yellow Bike (Жёлтый велик, Zhyolty velik), Zheltovelik (Желтовелик) &mdash; a company based in the southern governorates. The name can either refer to the company's use of bicycles when it was first formed (early 1900s) or its [supposed] use of low-waged Asian couriers during those times (a -like situation).

It may also be possible for foreign postal services (e.g., the and the ) or the like  to be allowed to operate branches within Alaska. Though those companies may be barred from by their parent nations.

Russian-American Company



 * General Ideas


 * The (RAC) would continue to hold a monopoly over the  following the Russo-Spanish War:0:0.


 * By the 1840s, the Russian Empire:0:0 will take-over the colonial administration of Alaska. Despite this loss of power, the RAC would continue to play a role in the lives of the colonists.


 * The RAC may play a role in key events during the 19th Century. Such as the, the "All-Alaska Railroad," and the gold rushes.


 * From 1917 onward, the RAC would [effectively] collapse into smaller, regional companies. The former assets being divided between the newly independent republics. The Alaskan Republic (New Archangel) would be the only state to retain much of the colonial structure of the RAC. The Alaskan Socialist Republic and Sonoma nationalize their halves, while Columbia and Oregon sell of theirs.


 * Following the reunification of Alaska, the RAC (potentially under a new name) will work to regain much of their old holdings and prestige. They may re-brand themselves as a / which caters to low-income customers (especially during the ). Comparable to.


 * Today, this company will be one of the largest companies within Alaska. They operate stores (of all sizes and varieties) in all of Alaska's 18 governorates (as well as internationally).


 * Reminiscent of the colonial period, the company of today may be a of differing companies (not to mention a potential ). In many ways, this company may be regarded as "the man" because of its national and international influence ( et al.).


 * Potential Names


 * Russian-American Company
 * Российско-американская компания (Rossiysko-amerikanskaya kompaniya)
 * RAC (РАК, RAK)
 * Rosamko (Росамко)
 * Rosamko (Росамко)


 * Alaskan Commercial Company
 * Аляскинская торговая компания (Alyaskinskaya torgovaya kompaniya)
 * ACC (АТК, ATK)

Dialects and Languages of Alaska


The will be the de facto language of Alaska:0:0, with the vast majority of Alaskans being native speakers. As is the case with and  (just to name a few), the vernacular of Alaskan Russian will (more or less) differ from the vernacular of Standard Russian.

The following sections will attempt to explain and organize said dialects.

Doukhobor and Ninilchik
To my amazement, there actually exists two dialects of Russian that are native to North America: and.


 * Doukhobor Russian &mdash; Spoken by the s (a religious group), this dialect was first influenced by the and the . Upon their move to, the dialect picked up many  and  characteristics.
 * English for Doukhobors


 * Ninilchik Russian &mdash; This dialect originates from the . Unlike Doukhobor, the Ninilchik dialect was a holdover from the original Russian settlers of Alaska. Excluding minor influences from English and several native languages, this dialect effectively developed in isolation and was natively spoken up until the mid 20th Century (as access to the town became easier).
 * The Linguistic Legacy of Russians in Alaska (PDF)
 * The Story of the Ninilchik Community (PowerPoint)
 * Ninilchik Russian lecture (Video)
 * The Ninilchik Variety of Russian: Linguistic Heritage of Alaska (PDF)
 * I Like Humpy Salmon, in Russian (Video)
 * Russian language in Alaska: Ninilchik Russian
 * У бывших русских на Аляске нет женщин, только бабы (Russian)
 * Alaskan Russian: A Special Result of Language Contact (PowerPoint)
 * Язык Африка Фульбе (Russian)

Features of Standard Alaskan Russian

 * Notes


 * Despite the letter «В» being pronounced as a, this letter is still pronounced as a   when . This happens when at the end of a word or preceding a voiceless consonant.
 * Шелихов =
 * Шелиховская губерния =
 * Остров Ванкувер =


 * All instances of the letter «О» will be pronounced as [o], regardless on whether it is stressed or unstressed (a feature called okanye).


 * Новоархангельск (Novoarkhangelsk)
 * Standard Russian =
 * Alaskan Russian =

Alaskan Vocabulary
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Aleut and Medny Aleut

 * Catherinian Creole
 * Екатерининский креольский язык (ЕКЯ)
 * Екатерининский креольский язык (ЕКЯ)


 * Links


 * Aleut Dictionary (PDF)
 * Унáҥам Шлуҥ (Unangam ŝlung; lit. "Aleut District")
 * Conlang: Copper Island Aleut
 * Медновскич Алеутов Язык (Russian)

Names of Alaska and New Archangel

 * Alaska


 * New Archangel


 * : New Archangel
 * : Nowo-Archangelsk
 * Traditional: 新阿爾漢格爾斯克 (xīnā'ěrhàngé'ěrsīkè)
 * Simplified: 新阿尔汉格尔斯克 (xīnā'ěrhàngé'ěrsīkè)
 * : Novo-Arkhangelsk
 * : Новоархангельск (Novoarkhangelsk)
 * : Nuevo Arcángel
 * : Nuevo Arcángel


 * Ancestral Groups

Hockey in Russian America



 * The "national sport" of Alaska will be, which is often treated as if it were a religion (akin to elsewhere).


 * Prior to the 1970s, several competing leagues existed in Alaska (a holdover from the Alaskan Wars?). A single super-league then dominated the nation until being absorbed into the (KHL).


 * Several Alaskan teams first participated in the 2009-2010 season of the KHL, and have continuously done so since.


 * With Alaska being such a key figure, many more nations would quickly participate within the KHL (more so than OTL).


 * Currently, the KHL would be divided into six divisions (equally distributed within two conferences). This system was once used by the NHL, so it should be workable here.


 * Alaska would virtually be within its own division (given its likely team proportion). This division will be known as the "Gretzky Division" (named after the ).


 * (Glow Puck) is adopted by Alaska?


 * Member States (OTL)




 * Expanded Member States (ATL)


 * Alaska:0:0
 * (maybe)
 * Prussia:0:0
 * Hanover:0:0
 * (anti-Japan)
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * (too much?)
 * (anti-Japan)
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * (too much?)

Alaskan Teams



 * Furugelmsk Balto («Балто» Фуругельмск, "Balto" Furugyel'msk)


 * New Archangel Hero («Богатырь» Новоархангельск, "Bogatyr'" Novoarkhangyel'sk)


 * New Westminster Dougs («Даги» Нью-Уэстминстер, "Dagi" N'yu-Uestminstyer)


 * Nushagak Worker («Закатчик» Нушагак, "Zakatchik" Nushagak)


 * Ross Sea Otters («Морские Выдры» Росс, "Morskiye Vydry" Ross)


 * Willamette Convicts («Каторжанини» Вилламетт, "Katorzhanini" Villamyett)


 * Zavalishino Prospector («Золотоискатель» Завалашино, "Zolotoiskatyel'" Zavalashino)


 * Finalized Lineup


 * Alaska:0:0
 * Korea:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Prussia:0:0
 * Russia:0:0
 * Korea:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Prussia:0:0
 * Russia:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Prussia:0:0
 * Russia:0:0
 * Russia:0:0
 * Russia:0:0

A Different Russia



 * Point of Divergence


 * The Constitutional Crisis of 1993 concludes with the armed forces siding with and the Supreme Soviet.  is removed from office and Russia goes down a different path.


 * Yeltin's is either curbed or slowed down. The 1998 Economic crash is butterflied out of this timeline.


 * The new Russian government is more open to territorial expansion. Abkhazia, Belarus, South Ossetia, and Eastern Ukraine are eventually annexed.


 * Government and Politics


 * The Russian Federation will be a instead of a . This comes about due to the victory of the Supreme Soviet (legislature) during the Constitutional Crisis and the opposition of Yeltin's "abuse of power." The head of government will officially be known as the "" (or the "Prime Minister" in English sources).


 * The Presidency would become a (mostly) ceremonial role. The office would still be democratically elected (a la ). Alexander Rutskoy would serve as the President throughout the 1990s. I could also see him molding the office into an important part within the Russian government.


 * The Federal Assembly (legislature) would be comprised of the and the . The CPD is currently elected using  (a la ). The FC would be modeled after the US Senate and (more likely) the Alaskan Senate, with each republic having equal say.


 * Republics


 * With Boris Yeltsin being deposed, the "political inequalities" of Russia's federal subjects would continue beyond OTL. Because of this, the many movement to upgrade krais and oblasts into republics continue to gain ground.


 * When a new constitution is ratified, the Russian Federation is formally organized into a federation of equal and sovereign republics (comparable to US states and Alaskan governorates).


 * With the exception of the federal cities, all of Russia's federal subjects are reorganized into larger republics. All of these republics would be subdivided into their s, meaning all of the old federal subjects (krais and oblast) would cease to exist.


 * All of the republics would adopt their own constitutions and would elect their own governments. It would be likely that these republics would also adopt a parliamentary-form of government.


 * Ukraine


 * A breaks out during the 1990s. Russian troops go into Ukraine and cease the southernmost, pro-Russia regions.


 * The Russian Federation would annex the southernmost oblasts of Ukraine. The only variables would be the oblasts of and.
 * In all likelihood, these two would remain within a rump Ukrainian state due to international pressure. The main argument would be for Ukraine to continue to have a coastline.
 * If added to Russia, these two (along with the ) would comprise their own republic ("Chernomorye" and "Pridnestrovye" would be appropriate names).


 * Regardless of its border, the rump Ukrainian state would be politically closer to the Europe and the (potentially being a member of both or the latter).

List of Russian Republics



 * 1) Abkhazia:0:0
 * 2) Altai:0:0 (?)
 * 3) Baikal:0:0
 * 4) Baltica:0:0
 * 5) Baraba:0:0
 * 6) Belarus:0:0
 * 7) Burtas:0:0
 * 8) Chernozemie:0:0
 * 9) Cossackia:0:0
 * 10) Crimea:0:0
 * 11) Dagestan:0:0
 * 12) Donets:0:0
 * 13) Elbrus:0:0
 * 14) Idel-Ural:0:0
 * 15) Kama:0:0 (?)
 * 16) Kamchatka:0:0 (?)
 * 17) Krivia:0:0
 * 18) Meshchera:0:0
 * 19) Novgorod:0:0
 * 20) Novorossiya:0:0
 * 21) Ossetia:0:0 (?)
 * 22) Podmoskovie:0:0
 * 23) Pomorie:0:0
 * 24) Primorie:0:0
 * 25) Sarai:0:0
 * 26) Tobol:0:0
 * 27) Ural:0:0
 * 28) Vainakhia:0:0
 * 29) Yakutia:0:0
 * 30) Yenisei:0:0
 * 31) Zalesie:0:0


 * Federal Cities



Yefimok


The yefimok (: ефимок) is (essentially) the Russian name for the (which gave us the word dollar) and the  (which gave us the word peso). The word is derived from the first part of the name Joachimsthaler (thaler came from the end of the word). The Russian Empire effectively used this currency up until the 19th Century.

During the period of Russian American, the colonists would use the name as an umbrella term for dollars and pesos (both of which would've been used to some degree). As the Alaskan currency began to mirror those of its neighbors, the name would be formalized following its independence.

The potential subdivision of the yefimok could be the sotka, which literally translates as "hundredth" (as in one hundredth of a thing). From what I've been able to deduce, this name appears to be the Russian equivalent to the (Bulgarian) and the  (Slovene). Both names are derived from "hundredth" (as is the case with the word cent) and both currencies are descended from the. It should be noted that the word sotka could also mean "one hundred of something" (as in 100 rubles) and is also currently used as a measurement for alcohol and area. Ironically, the word is also used as the Russian name for, which (to me) seems to support this names use for coins. Alternate names could include the tsent (цент, "cent") or the kopeyka (копейка, "kopek").

The currency sign I've designed for the yefimok will be a letter "J" with a stroke through it. The "J" is currently untouched (currency wise), and can be based on the German/Scandinavian translation jefimok (not to mention Joachimsthaler). This symbol would partially resemble those of the and the, but those symbols were recently made. Prior to its adoption (somewhere around the 1970s, I predict), the "$" was used (as it is also the symbol of the dollar and peso).

Denomination Possibilities

 * Coins


 * 1¢
 * 2¢
 * 3¢
 * 5¢
 * 10¢ (parchment color = brown )
 * 25¢ (parchment color = black )
 * 50¢ (parchment color = lilac )
 * $1 (parchment color = green or yellow )
 * $3


 * Banknotes


 * $5 (parchment color = blue )
 * $10 (parchment color = red )
 * $25
 * $50
 * $100
 * $250
 * $500
 * $1000

Color Possibilities
The color selections of both the coins and banknotes are to be based (as close as possible) to the old Russian-American Company parchments.


 * The lowest coin denominations (10 cents and lower) will be made of copper. This is to mimic the brown coloring of the 10 kopek parchment.


 * The middle coin denominations (lower than a yefimok) will be made of silver. This is to mimic the black/grey coloring of the 25 kopek parchment.


 * The nighest coin denominations (one yefimok and over) will be made of gold. This is to mimic the yellow coloring of the 1 ruble parchment.


 * The 5 and 10 yefimok banknotes will be blue and red (respectively). These are the same color selections as on the 5 and 10 ruble parchments.


 * Excluding lilac and green (which were given to parchments that are going to be coins), no other colors are mentioned and assumed to not exist. As a compromise, I've decided to use the patter (based on the use of blue and red) to determine the coloring of the higher denominations. Using the rainbow spectrum (R-O-Y-G-B-I-V), the denominations higher than 10 will be colored (in increasing number): yellow, cyan, purple, orange, green, and repeating from blue and red.

Portrait Possibilities
One idea I have in mind will be that the yefimok will depict a noted explorer or merchant from Alaska's history. This would include Russians and non-Russians.


 * (1740s)
 * (1780s)
 * (1780s)
 * (1790s)
 * (1790s)
 * (1790s)
 * (1800s)
 * (1800s)
 * (1810s)

Other Possibilities

 * Each banknote will also include imagery of a specific region within Alaska. The region will correspond roughly to that explored by the person depicted.


 * The observe of the banknote will depict the person and native art of their specific region.


 * The reverse will depict a regional landmark (natural or artificial).


 * The coins (with the possible exception of the higher denominations) will depict an animal on the front and the coat of arms on the back.

Electoral College and Third-Party Votes



 * Governoratewide Rules (Всегубернские правила, ВГП) &mdash; Similar to the status quo of the United States electoral college. Whomever wins the majority of the vote in a governorate shall win all that governorate's electoral votes.


 * Congressional District Rules (Съездовско-окружные правила, CОП) &mdash; Also known as American Rules (Американские правила), this system is comparable to those used in and . Five of the electoral votes are given to the candidate whom wines the majority of the governorate's votes. The remaining electors are awarded to the popular vote winner of each of that governorate's congressional districts. Unlike the US, gerrymandering is not a serious issue.


 * Proportional Rules (Пропорциональные правила, ПП) &mdash; This system is not used in the US. All of the electoral votes are given proportionally to the total votes of each candidate. An alternative could be that five of the votes are automatically given to the popular vote winner (given them a boost).


 * http://www.270towin.com/alternative-electoral-college-allocation-methods/
 * http://refall.ru/1-2623.html

Congo


Not sure if this can work. But I will still wright it out.


 * The effectively prevents the  from even getting involved in  on the scale of OTL. The  is butterflied away (instead becoming Japan's problem?).


 * Without a communist China, the Soviet Union is more keen to support 's rebellion in 1964.


 * With being a, communism never takes over the island. Because of which,  instead looks towards the  as a just cause he was looking for (if not all of Africa).


 * During the, Guevara encourages the Simbas to keep their "Western weapons" and to abandon superstitious practices. This ultimetally helps the Simbas to successfully capture the (cutting the government forces in half).
 * The eventually falls to Communist forces.


 * The fact that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is supported by and utilizing Western troops within their territory may further strain the image of the DRC. The Simbas (as in OTL) would use this to demonize the ruling government (a la in OTL Vietnam).


 * , which aimed to rescue hostages held by the Simbas, fails and and results in the deaths of hostages and Belgian troops. The incident is used to justify the deployment of American troops (a la the ).


 * The expands their support for the Simbas (a la the ). The Congo Crisis has now become a Vietnam-equivalent for the United States and leads to bitter tensions domestically and internationally.
 * The fact that would be sent to fight against  would likely play a key role in the.


 * The United States reluctantly leaves the Congo by the 1970s after years of stalemate. The Simbas quickly capture the rest of the nation shortly afterwards.


 * Following the in the neighboring  in 1970, the two communist governments agree to unify as a single People's Republic of the Congo.  and  (which are [ironically] only separated by the ) becomes the singular capital of the nation.
 * During the, the may be annexed by the Congo.


 * From the 1970s onward, the Congo begins to industrialize and utilize their vast resources. By today, the nation is an emerging power and is partially regarded similarly to (OTL).
 * "Made in the Congo"


 * Likely continuing to this day, a "Mini Cold War" continues between the Congo and South Africa. Both nations would fight s across Africa (including Angola and Mozambique). Both nations could also be the only African nations to posses (making the situation interesting).


 * Other Notes


 * The national currency of the Congo could be called the  (the Katanga Cross).


 * The Congo could develop their own space program, using its wealth and location along the equator to become the "four space power" (Japan would've still beaten them).


 * Due to it being a "native language" and widely understood in the areas initially controlled by the Communists, it might be possible that would emerge as the ingua franca of the Congo (gradually replacing French over the decades). Comparable to Indonesia's loss of Dutch.
 * Jamhuri ya Watu wa Kongo = People's Republic of the Congo

East Indies (the whole thing)



 * Japan would never . Due to which, the doesn't become as big of a force as OTL.


 * As part of, the Netherlands may opt to partition the East Indies into regional within the  (on par with the  and ). The Dutch East Indies are essentially made into smaller dominions.


 * Some of these dominions may gain full independence by today ( being the most likely candidate).


 * Possible Countries (WIP)


 * &mdash; Independence?
 * (/) &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?
 * &mdash; Independence?

http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=278872 http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?p=25453


 * No Japanese occupation. Dutch are able to hold onto their colonies for a while longer.


 * The end of Axis China results in a "refugee crisis" for Southeastern Asia. More Chinese people move to Malaysia and elsewhere.


 * The Dutch East Indies is "peacefully" dissolved into smaller states. Borneo, Java, and Sumatra gain full independence. The rest remain in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (a la Netherlands Antilles).


 * The Malay-populated areas of the former DEIs (Borneo and most of Sumatra) are united with Malaysia (creating a larger state). The larger state, combined with a [now] diverse population also result in Singapore not being kicked-out. The may also fair as a national party. Maybe include Brunei?


 * The Western Allies quickly support Malaysia as a counterweight to Japanese (and possibly Soviet) expansion.


 * The Netherlands New Guinea is allowed to unite with (OTL) Papua New Guinea. The new nation gains full independence from the UK and the Netherlands. They may also include the Solomon Islands and the other Melanesian-speaking islands in the area.


 * The territory of the (OTL) would be a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Dutch would still be an official language. The name "Indonesia" may be the official name.


 * would be an independent republic. would also be an independent nation.


 * would never be annexed. It would be an independent nation following the end of the Portuguese Empire.


 * Countries (WIP)




 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)
 * (Singapore)


 * Some Notes


 * The "" gains backing from Japan. A unified Borneo state (under the Brunei Sultan) would be established as a Japanese-backed ally.


 * The Netherlands continue to control the "" and, both of which are constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands (along with the Netherlands Antilles and Suriname).


 * and are independent republics. Sumatra may establish a communist government. Java (likely under  and ) may be a neutral republic (a la OTL Indonesia).


 * gains independence as a Western-backed nation (especially if Sumatra becomes communist).


 * Due to their proximity and with Dutch backing, Singapore is allowed to annex the.

Japan and Korea



 * Japan looses the . As a consequence of this, the Russian Empire receives all of the and establishes a  over.


 * Another consequence is that the Japanese would not view themselves as invincible as OTL and instead adopt a more pragmatic foreign policy (i.e., no imperial expansion). The (as we know it) is butterflied away.


 * Following the, Japan would reoccupy the Kuril Islands (as well as parts of the Russian Far East) and establish itself as the new protector of Korea. Excluding the Kurils, Russia regains all of its territory during the 1920s.


 * Under similar circumstances to OTL, Japan would annex Korea (just at a later date). By the end of World War II, the entire peninsula is incorporated and divided into . Around the same time, the (i.e., ) is also incorporated into Japan as the Nan'yō Prefecture.  would retain the same status it did within Japan.


 * During World War II, a invades Korea. Japan declares war on China and soon co-operates with the . Japan attacks China similarly to OTL, though the Chinese would put up more of a fight (thanks to the Axis Powers).


 * Fighting in Asia would continue after the war in Europe ends. China ultimately surrenders following the use of American nuclear weapons on Chinese cities. Though it was done primarily to assist their Japanese ally, the United States also used the bomb to send a message to both Japan and the Soviet Union (a la OTL).




 * The Empire of Japan emerges as the dominant force in Asia. Japan would be the primary occupier of China (with some European troops in the southern provinces). Japan would become one of the founding members of the and would be one of the permanent members of the  (not China). Similar to the Soviet Union (not to mention the United States, which opted-out), Japan may be allowed to receive two additional votes in the General Assembly. Korea and Taiwan may be those two extra votes.


 * Japan would effectively establish their own in regards to Asia. The  is still established, just under very different circumstances. The GEACPS would be more comparable to the  and . Japan will intervene virtually in all subsequent Asian wars, both proxy and conventional. Japan and the GEACPS would effectively be a "third superpower" which is neither supportive of the Soviet Union or the United States.


 * Japan would [likely] not be as as OTL, but would still be socially conservative and nationalist. Japan may still develop into a single-party dominant state, just not under the.


 * Japan may force itself into the (and all the goodies it had to offer).


 * After decades of turmoil (not to mention ), a non-violent revolution occurs during the 1980s. Japan adopts and new constitution, fully becoming a democratic constitutional monarchy (more on par with OTL Japan).


 * Following this revolution, Koreans push for and achieve independence from Japan (via a referendum). Due to a larger Japanese population and closer economic ties to the Home Islands, many "Koreans" may opt-out of the referendum and push for continued incorporation within Japan. The area of the historic may be the most likely candidate.


 * Following independence, Korea may establish closer ties with Manchuria and Russia (mostly as a counterbalance against continued Japanese domination). If Japan does take parts of Korea, conflicts may erupt along the new border.


 * The may establish itself as a major party within Korea. It should be noted that this KWP would be the same as OTL, instead taking influence from the.


 * Notes for "Southern Korea"


 * Probably like all of Korea, the remaining prefectures would be referred to as "do" (道). This would be similar to.


 * = Kyōshō[dō] in Japanese.


 * Korea Notes


 * Because Japan is one of the Allied Powers, they are allowed to keep Korea with little opposition. At best, it would be comparable to how the West viewed some of the Soviet republics (but nothing more).


 * Because the Home Islands are overcrowding and lack resources, the government encourages Japanese (or rather ) migration into Korea. Though all of the peninsula would have some presence of Japanese settlers, the Gyeongsang region would have the most.


 * Today, Korea's population would be roughly a fifth Japanese. The Gyeongsang region would be almost half. Busan would have a Japanese majority.


 * 20th Century Japanese Culture after Russian victory in Russo-Japanese War?

"Tahuantinsuyo" and South America



 * Fascist Tahuantinsuyo


 * and his political party,, win a plurality during the 1936 elections (or within this period). Flores achieves this due to due to a differing electorate (potential gaining wide Bolivian support).


 * Since the fail to win a plurality (and since the Flores was the leader of the political party of his predecessor),  does not opt to declare these elections null. Flores secures the presidency.


 * Similar to OTL, the national oligarchy would openly support the fascist regimes in Europe. With Flores being an outspoken fascist (modeling himself after ), my guess is that the oligarchy would support Flores' presidency.


 * Tahuantinsuyo would gradually fall into a fascist dictatorship under Flores. Elections may still be held (including the presidency), though they may be more for show rather than change.


 * During the (ATL), Flores' Tahuantinsuyo opts to completely occupy and [potentially] annex Ecuador. In order to the Western Hemisphere unified against the Axis Powers, the United States reluctantly accepts this to prevent Tahuantinsuyo from entering World War II. Ecuador would later regain independence following the collapse of fascism.


 * During the Cold War, Tahuantinsuyo would be an "odd ally" with the United States and NATO. They may establish strong ties with the Japan:Empire of Japan:0 and the (all of which being fascistic). Tahuantinsuyo would also be very close with Franco's Spain.


 * Fascism collapses around the 1980s. I predict that may play a key role in the post-fascist nation. Fujimori may also become a Putin-esque leader to this day.


 * Potential Long Names


 * "Confederated States of Tahuantinsuyo" (Estados Confederados del Tahuantinsuyo)
 * This name combines the use of "State" and "Confederation" (which have been used in Peru-Bolivia's past). The addition of "confederated" is also meant to show the diverse states of Tahuantinsuyo.

Asians in Alaska



 * Russian America would see a wave of [predominantly] Chinese immigrants from the 1850s onward. Most would come in response to the Gold Rushes, though others would come to work on railroad projects and other menial labor jobs. This would also mean that the Russian Empire would [technically] possess Chinese immigrants decades before OTL.


 * As was with the Russian Empire (OTL), these Chinese immigrants would not be recognized as Russian subjects and would [virtually] be treated as second-class citizens. Only those who were to "Russify themselves" or marry a Russian subject were granted subject status (which would be rare). Despite these conditions, many Chinese immigrants choose to remain in Russian America.


 * Full citizenship would only be granted to Chinese Alaskans following the Alaskan Revolution. Despite this change, discrimination would continue to exist for decades.


 * Demographic Maps



Telephone Numbers


I've decided to have Alaska use the country calling code of +7. This number is also used by Russia and Kazakhstan, and was once used for the whole of the Soviet Union. A similar number system (+1) is used within Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States (making it easy for me to understand).

Alaska would adopt this number upon its establishment (I believe within the late 1940s). The decision to share a number with the (then) Soviet Union was primarily based on practicality, as the infrastructure of pre-Revolution Russia remained in use.

Alaska and the former Soviet Union are divided into hundreds of three-digit s. These numbers are based on geography, meaning nearby areas have similar numbers. The area codes beginning with 7, 8, and 9 are strictly reserved for Alaska (with 0-6 having been reserved for the USSR). This number plan may have been reorganized following the collapse of the USSR (much like OTL).

Currently all of the countries using this system (if not solely Alaska) have adopted a closed numbering plan (in which also telephone numbers are comprised of the same number of digits). Excluding the area code, all number are comprised of seven digits (xxx-xxxx).




 * http://telhistory.ru/en/telephone_history/razvitie-telefonnoy-svyazi-v-rossii/
 * http://telhistory.ru/en/telephone_history/razvitie-telefonnoy-svyazi-v-rossii/reform-telephone-numbering-/
 * A short history of telephone numbers


 * Trans-Pacific Numbering Plan (TPNP)
 * Транстихоокеанский план нумерации (Transtikhookeansky plan numeratsii)


 * New Zonal (Area) Code Ideas


 * 0xx &mdash; Emergency and Long Distance Services
 * 1xx &mdash; Eastern Europe
 * 2xx &mdash; Northwest and Volga
 * 3xx &mdash; Siberia and the Urals
 * 4xx &mdash; Far East
 * 5xx &mdash; Black Sea and the Northern Caucasus
 * 6xx &mdash; Cellular Services
 * 7xx &mdash; Former Soviet Republics
 * 8xx
 * 9xx &mdash; Alaska

Demographics of Chile (for Katholico)

 * Ethnic maps from 1914


 * More Likely to be Chilean?


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 * 


 * More Likely to Remain Argentine?


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 * Mixed


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