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This sandbox is strictly used for experiments, refinement, and blogs related to the Russian America timeline. Unless the following information has been directly incorporated into an existing article (or until such time), the following is to be regarded as non-canon.

Future Projects for Alaska
The following are a series of potential projects related to Alaska.

Culture Related



 * Due to its cultural and mythological importance to the Pacific Northwest, I believe would play an important role in Alaska's identity (even a potential ).
 * Bigfoot &mdash; Большеног (Bolshenog)


 * I could see as becoming the "national condiment" of Alaska. This would be an "ideal outcome" from the United States' love for  and Russia's love of . Given that fry sauce was "first created" in Utah, it could easily be reoriented to being an Alaskan creation.


 * would likely be a very popular drink in Alaska. Unlike those served in the USSR, Alaskan kvass would likely be more capitalized and mass produced, as well as being a major competitor against American-styled s.
 * Because kvass is slightly alcoholic (very small), I could see Americans and Borealians being perplexed by the drink's acceptance and popularity among the youth. Though this would no longer be the case, kvass may have been outlawed during Prohibition.


 * ("gold mountain") was a Chinese name once used for both California and British Columbia. This name could potentially emerge as a nickname (or straight-up official name) for "Alaska" in Chinese.
 * : Gum Shan or Gumshan
 * Gum Shanese
 * : Камсань (Kamsan)
 * камсаньец (kamsanyets) / камсаньский (kamsansky)
 * : 金山 (gamsan)
 * 金山人 (gamsanjan)


 * The word чухна (chukhna) would still be used in Alaska to refer to those of and  descent. Whether the word is derogatory or benign, I can't say at the moment.
 * This word is formally used in the Ninilchik dialect.

Government Related



 * All s in Alaska would likely follow the regulations (as used in the United States). In short, Alaskan traffic signs would not be clones of their Russian counterparts.
 * Stop &mdash; Стой (Stoy, lit. "Stop")


 * 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")


 * An equivalent to the may have been implemented in Alaska.

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.


 * Links


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


 * Basic Understanding


 * Instead of a single entity, the postal system of Alaska would be handled by countless "letter companies."


 * The primary function of a letter company is to deliver parcels to a desired address.


 * A customer pays for the service, while there is no cost to the recipient.


 * Company-specific s would be used to show payment.


 * Alaskan homesteads are not obligated to a specific company. The individual simply chooses which company to do business with.


 * Daily door-to-door/curbside delivery (for incoming mail) is "free," as the cost of the parcel had already been paid for. Because multiple companies exist, a single home may be visited by multiple company deliveries on a single day.


 * Personal and private would still exist. Tampering with said boxes or inside contents would not be a federal offense, but still treated as part of the property it belongs to.


 * Because multiple deliveries occur daily, said mailboxes would never be used to deposit outgoing mail. Instead, senders are required to use company post offices or company-based (which would likely be accessible across a given area). The flags of mailboxes would not be used to signal outgoing mail, but would instead be used solely to signal that a delivery had been made.


 * Some companies may up-charge for distance, speed, and class preferences. Some companies may also refuse/refund services that are outside their reach.


 * Pros and Cons


 * As a means of gaining additional revenue, said letter companies may agree to sell their routes to advertisers. In short, Alaskans would likely receive [more] spam and junk mail.


 * Companies may also sell peripherals, such as personalized envelopes and stylized stamps for collectors.


 * Competition would likely result in new practices not commonly associated with other postal services. Such as delivery on weekends and most holidays.


 * Because of the magnitude of companies, mailboxes would likely remain personalized and easily accessible. Community mailboxes/stations would likely be too cumbersome.

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


 * Alaskan Post (Почта Аляски, Pochta Alyaski) or Alpochta (Алпочта) &mdash; a government-sponsored company (akin to the or other national postal companies). While they are likely a private company today, the federal government is to hold roughly half of company stocks. The government would also subsidize some of it, assuring mail access for all Alaskans (even those is remote and "unprofitable" areas). All government agencies use this company and they also have first say on international mail.


 * 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).




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


 * United Parcel Service (Единая служба посылок, Yedinaya sluzhba posylok; lit. "United Service of Parcels"), ESP (ЕСП) &mdash; This is essentially the alternate reality of OTL's (which was founded in Washington). Not much more I can add to this, other than something interesting.


 * 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 -esque situation).


 * Possible Names


 * Аляскинская письменная и почтовая компания (АППК)
 * Alyaskinskaya pismennaya i pochtovaya kompaniya (APPK)
 * Alyaskinskaya pismennaya i pochtovaya kompaniya (APPK)


 * Notes

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.

Addresses and (no) ZIP Codes

 * http://www.bitboost.com/ref/international-address-formats/russia/
 * https://en.youbianku.com/Belarus
 * https://en.youbianku.com/Kazakhstan
 * https://en.youbianku.com/Russia
 * https://en.youbianku.com/Ukraine

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)

Media Companies

 * Specific Media Companies


 * The [four] brothers of the were born in Russian Poland (né Wonsal).
 * Warner Bros. &mdash; Братья Воронины (Bratya Voroniny)


 * Most of the founders of were Russian immigrants (né Gelbfisz-Meir).
 * Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer &mdash; Метрополитенский-Головин-Миров (Metropolitensky-Golovin-Mirov)


 * One of the founders of  was born in the Russian Empire.
 * 20th Century &mdash; XX век (XX vek)
 * Twentieth Century &mdash; Двадцатый век (Dvadtsaty vek)
 * 21st Century &mdash; XXI век (XXI vek)
 * Twenty-First Century &mdash; Двадцать первый век (Dvadtsat pervy vek)


 * Generic Media Companies


 * All-Alaskan Broadcasting Company ("Veshaka" &mdash; Russian abbreviation pronunciation)
 * Всеаляскинская широковещательная компания (ВШК)
 * Vsealyaskinskaya shirokoveshchatelnaya kompaniya


 * [Alaskan] Public Broadcasting Service
 * [Аляскинская] Служба общественного вещания ([А]СОВ)
 * [Alyaskinskaya] Sluzhba obshchestvennogo veshchaniya ([A]SOV)

Car Models

 * Work-in-Progress










 * Other Designers


 * Chevrolet Cavalier
 * Chevrolet Cavalier


 * Chevrolet Silverado
 * Chevrolet Tahoe (GMC Yukon)
 * Chevrolet Tahoe (GMC Yukon)

Miscellaneous Company Ideas



 * With being an Alaskan, the  pizza chain could be an Alaskan-based company. Because pizza would be considered American (for all intense and purposes), Alaskans may view this company in a manner that Americans view  in OTL (i.e., foreign cuisine).
 * Little Ceasers &mdash; Маленький Цезарь (Malenky Tsezar, lit. "Little Caesar").


 * (founder of ) is of Russian descent (on his father's side). He is a [potential] Alaskan.
 * Open Kettle &mdash; Открытый кофейник (Otkryty kofeynik)
 * «ОК, пойдём!» ("OK, Let's Go!") &mdash; potential slogan?


 * With being an Alaskan,  (and its subsidiaries) may become Alaskan-based companies. A potential name of this company could be Ne za chto (Не за что, lit. "Not for that"), which is a Russian  which can be translated as "don't mention it" (a play on the names "BackRub" and "The Whatbox").
 * Google (verb) &mdash; незачтокать (nezachtokat)


 * With being of Greek ancestry (born "Karvelas"),  may become an Alaskan brand.
 * Carvel &mdash; Карвелов (Karvelov; potential Russification)


 * and (possibly) are of Russian-Jewish descent.  could be an Alaskan company/chain.
 * The Home Depot &mdash; Домовый Склад (Domovy Sklad)

East Indies



 * Current National Lineup


 * Java:Indonesia or Java:0




 * Netherlands Indies:Netherlands East Indies or Netherlands Indies:0 ()




 * Straits States:0:0


 * General Timeline


 * The Xian Dynasty:0:0 (Axis China) occupies the and most of.


 * The IOTL's  and  would suffer mass discrimination and attacks from the non-Chinese majority. Fearing this, many would flee to the British-controlled  and the Dutch-controlled  and.


 * By the 1960s, these areas gain independence and unite into the Chinese-dominated Straits States:0:0.


 * Because the area continued to be under Dutch control during WWII, the easternmost territories of the are able to remain Dutch. The "Netherlands Indies" and "Netherlands New Guinea" are constituent countries of the.


 * and would continue to fight the Dutch and later gain independence as a rump.


 * may also gain early independence or is allowed to secede down the line.


 * Future Reads


 * and the


 * The "Netherlands Indies" may be dissolved into smaller nations.

Polynesia



 * Links


 * Polynesian Confederation
 * AHC: Federated Empire of Oceania/Polynesian Confederation
 * Ho‘okuleana: Polynesian Confederacy
 * The Last King of Paradise
 * Hawaii's Royal History


 * General Timeline


 * With the United States cut-off from the Pacific Ocean (via California), American influences in {{W|Hawaii} are diminished (if not voided). It wouldn't be until the latter that the Americans become a bigger concern.


 * During this same period, the would see increase interests from the Americans, the Germans, and the Russians (no doubt due to Alaska).


 * To prevent the rise of these empires and to assure their own self interests, the British and the French [reluctantly] support 's proposals of a "Polynesian Confederation." Both empires would relinquish or diminish their claims in the Pacific in exchange for favorable deals and influence in the new nation.

Administrative Divisions of Polynesia


The (minus ) also existed during the monarchy. The king would appoint governors to these areas to act on their behalf (akin to ).

Because Polynesia would be comprised of small and isolated islands, it would make sense that these islands should form the primary divisions of the nation (instead of the arbitrary nation states of OTL).




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 * (Sandwich Islands)




 * and


 * (Savage Island)








 * (Union Islands)


 * (including )


 * (Friendly Islands)


 * (including and )
 * (including and )


 * and


 * (Ellice Islands)







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SAVED HAWAIIAN TRANSLATIONS FOR POLYNESIAN ISLANDS




 * Chiefdoms (Aupuni Aliʻi)


 * Ruled by a "chief" (: ) and usually incorporates a single island or territory on an island.


 * (Ha'uléi)
 * (Ahau)
 * (Ha'uléi)
 * (Ahau)
 * (Ahau)


 * Dependencies (Panalāʻau)


 * Federal territory open to new settlement. Organized as a republics.


 * (Kalama)
 * (Niulakika)
 * (Olohena)
 * (Umwa)
 * (Olohena)
 * (Umwa)


 * &mdash; Potential Dependency


 * Dates to Remember (March 21, 1887)


 * (before 1874)
 * (before 1880-95)
 * (before 1880)
 * (before 1888)
 * (before 1888)
 * (before 1895)
 * (before 1887-88)
 * (before 1887)
 * (before 1888)
 * (before 1888)
 * (before 1888)
 * (before 1892)
 *  (before 1893)
 *  (before 1899)
 * (before 1893)
 * (before 1899)
 * (before 1900)
 * (before 1899)
 * (before 1900)


 * Fun Notes


 * Polynesian Confederation &mdash; Aupuni Hui o Polenekia
 * Empire of Polynesia &mdash; Aupuni ʻEmepela o Polenekia


 * Types of Subdivisions


 * Kingdom &mdash; Hawaii, Samoa
 * Chiefdom &mdash; Niue?
 * Imperial Territory &mdash; Line Islands


 * councils of elders?


 * A Lot of Chiefdoms


 * Kiribati?
 * Tuvalu (?)
 * Wallis and Futuna (three?)


 * French Polynesia (three or possibly a single kingdom)

New Subdivisions of Polynesia
The empire will possess a similar structure to that of the. The "federal states" of Polynesia would, in reality, be comprised of differing political and governmental entities. These would include s, s, and imperial territories (to name a few). Federally, these differences would play no role in regards to representation.


 * Kingdoms (Aupuni Mōʻī) &mdash; 8


 * (Laʻiākea)


 * (Aupuni Aliʻi) &mdash; 18


 * (Punapuki)


 * (Manalewa) &mdash;→ 


 * (Nanumana)


 * (Nanumea)


 * (Niukao)


 * (Nui)


 * (Nuʻuhiwa)
 * &mdash;→ 


 * (Nukupekau)


 * (Nukulaelae)


 * (Koʻolau)


 * (Waikupu)


 * &mdash;→ 


 * Dependencies (Panalāʻau) &mdash; 4-->

Chile

 * Ethnic maps from 1914


 * More Likely to be Chilean?


 * 
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 * 
 * 
 * 


 * More Likely to Remain Argentine?


 * 
 * 


 * Mixed


 * 

Presidents of Chile


http://es.althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Usuario:Katholico/Arenera#Lista_de_Presidentes_ATL


 * Key

Bold = Alternate Presidents Italic = Argentine (OTL) {{legend|blue|}} {{legend|navy|}} {{legend|yellow|}} {{legend|cyan|}}


 * List from Katholico


 * 1) {{legend|blue| (1831-1839)}}
 * 2) {{legend|blue| (1839-1849)}}
 * 3) {{legend|blue| (1849-1854)}}
 * 4) {{legend|navy| (1854-1859)}}
 * 5) {{legend|navy| (1859-1864)}}
 * 6) {{legend|lightgrey| (1864-1869)}}
 * 7) {{legend|yellow| (1869-1874)}}
 * 8) {{legend|yellow| (1874-1879)}}
 * 9) {{legend|lightgrey| (1879-1884)}}
 * 10) {{legend|lightgrey| (1884-1889)}}
 * 11) {{legend|cyan| (1889-1894)}}
 * 1) {{legend|yellow| (1874-1879)}}
 * 2) {{legend|lightgrey| (1879-1884)}}
 * 3) {{legend|lightgrey| (1884-1889)}}
 * 4) {{legend|cyan| (1889-1894)}}


 * NOTES FOR LATER


 * &mdash; Falkland Islander descent

Spain and Western Sahara

 * WI: Republican Spain wins Civil War (2009)
 * WI: Republicans win the Spanish Civil War (2014)


 * Nation Ideas




 * (Rump Spain)
 * (Rump Spain)

Sagallo and Eritrea

 * Background




 * Because of the economic importance of Russian America, the Russian Empire would see the advantages of the.


 * The idea of establishing a refueling station and naval base in the would become more necessary to assure easy and quick access to Russian America.


 * As an added bonus, the Russian Empire could establish direct relations with the and help in the preservation/conversion of [Eastern].


 * The best candidate for a Russian colony could be.


 * General Ideas


 * The Russian Empire would gradually take control of (beating the ).


 * Italy would still take control over [Easter] . British and French territories would be unaffected.


 * Because of the pre-existing Russian presents, Nikolay Achinov would be compelled to establish a settlement in Eritrea (as opposed to in French-controlled territory).


 * After the, Ethiopia would become part of Russia's sphere-of-influence (if not a protectorate).


 * Italy would gradually cease the Russian possessions following the Russian Revolution.


 * Following Italy's defeat in World War II, the Allies agree to hand Eritrea over to the Soviet Union. Stalin quickly establishes a Soviet-backed puppet state.


 * Communist Eritrea would help spread socialism across Africa and move the Cold War into the continent.
 * Congo:0:0,


 * The Ethiopian Empire may find allies in the West, helping to keep the monarchy in power.


 * may remain a French possession?


 * Distances (Generalization)


 * to Ross:0:0 via &mdash;→ ~28,000 km
 * to Ross:0:0 via &mdash;→ ~38,900
 * to Ross:0:0 via &mdash;→ ~25,000 km

Potential Leaders of Eritrea

 * 1)  (1952-1974)
 * 2)  (1974-1987)
 * 3)  (1987-1996)
 * 4)  (1996)
 * 5)  (1996-2006)
 * 6)  (2006-2012)
 * 7)  (2012-Present)


 * Russification of Names




 * Aman = given name
 * Mikael = father's name
 * Andom = grandfather's name
 * Aman Mikhailovich Andomov
 * Aman Mikhailovich Andomov

Russian Phuket



 * Links


 * A History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region: Second Edition


 * Scenario


 * The Russian Empire is successful in acquiring the lease of from Siam (Thailand).


 * The British would allow the deal to go through for the following reasons:
 * They believe that Russia's presence in the area wouldn't be as devastating as IOTL (perhaps bolstered by the preexisting Alaskan-Eritrean shipping routes and commerce).
 * The British would be preoccupied elsewhere to muster much opposition (perhaps the Australian Revolution mentioned above).
 * With the British out, the French and Japanese would likely back out as well (especially with a Franco-Russian alliance).


 * The purpose of the settlement is to be used as a fueling station for the Russian Navy and commerce. It would also assure safe Russian access through the.


 * The Russian Empire may formally annex the islands by the early 1900s.


 * Following the Russian Revolution, the colony would likely fall to another power. Assuming Thailand doesn't re-annex the islands, the British may swoop in and incorporate them into the.


 * (see Straits States:0:0)

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

 * Perhaps the Italians are more successful in acquiring the islands.


 * This may help this Russians in securing Eritrea, since Italy would be preoccupied with the islands.


 * This may also help the Russians in securing Phuket, as the British may be less concerned with a Russian presence with the per-existing Italian one.


 * The Italian possessions would likely be annexed by the British after WWII, either being merged into India or [possibly] the Strait States. Or the proposed Anglo-Indian state is successful.

Expanded Crimean War? (Not Really)

 * 
 * 


 * During the, the British and the French bombarded in order to thwart Russian attempts to disrupt trade in the area.


 * Apparently, the Anglo-French force also entered New Archangel during this time. Because the Russian colony (still under RAC rule) declared their neutrality in the war, as well as the city not holding any Russian forces; the Anglo-French forces left the city alone.


 * Idea


 * Due to the success and expansion of Russian America, it is likely that the colonies would be more fortified during the Crimean War.


 * Despite this, the British and French would likely still refrain from engaging in Russian America, as this would likely trigger the Americans (who were sympathetic with the Russians) and the Mexicans (an ally) to join the war on Russia's side (crippling Anglo-French trade and power in the Pacific).


 * Still, with Russian (and potentially Mexican) efforts to disrupt Anglo-French trade, we would likely see the Anglo-French show more force in the area (especially Sonoma and California).


 * Meanwhile, the was underway. The islands were being settled by British and Russian prospectors (among others). The Russians claim the islands as part of the Anglo-Russian condominium (New Caledonia), while the British claim them to be outside the condominium.


 * With the ongoing war, tensions over mining rights and ownership, and the showing of Anglo-French presence in the area; a minor incident turns into a "battle" between English miners and Russo-American miners.


 * The British (from Vancouver Island) arrive to return order. The Russians mistake them as a war fleet and engages. The incident sparks outrage in the United States and the worst case scenario seems to be happening.


 * The "Queen Charlotte Islands Crisis" is resolved peacefully, with the islands being given to the UK following the war.


 * This incident isn't lost to the British, as similar rebellions were taking place in . Following the failed, the British are less interested in the miner's issues (resulting in a revolution decades later).

Future Projects?

 * Napoleon III attempts to reclaim Canada:0:0 in the 1860s ( IOTL)? The British "allow" it b/c it wasn't their colony anymore.

Telephone Numbers of Alaska



 * Links


 * Развитие телефонной связи в России
 * Реформа телефонной нумерации
 * A short history of telephone numbers


 * General History


 * With most of the Imperial Russian telecommunication connections remaining in tact after decades of separation, Alaska and the Soviet Union are incorporated into a single calling code (+7).


 * A similar system was developed in North America (+1), with most Alaskans and Soviets believing such a connection would be beneficial in communicating with families.


 * Telephone Numbers Outside Alaska


 * French-speaking Canada:0:0 may remain out of the NANP and join the rest of and use a +5 code. "+50" seems like an ideal fit, since it doesn't exist in OTL, and all of the +50x codes (e.g., Central America and the Falklands) don't exist here.


 * Tibet:0:0 (being closer to India) would likely be a part of the +9 code family.

Sources and Links

 * and
 * Aleut Dictionary
 * Conlang: Copper Island Aleut
 * Медновскич Алеутов Язык
 * Tanam Awaa
 * Atkan Aleut Lexicon
 * English for Doukhobors
 * Saskatchewan Doukhobor Russian: A Disappearing Language
 * (Русский)
 * The Linguistic Legacy of Russians in Alaska
 * The Story of the Ninilchik Community
 * Ninilchik Russian lecture
 * The Ninilchik Variety of Russian: Linguistic Heritage of Alaska
 * I Like Humpy Salmon, in Russian
 * Russian language in Alaska: Ninilchik Russian
 * У бывших русских на Аляске нет женщин, только бабы
 * Alaskan Russian: A Special Result of Language Contact
 * Язык Африка Фульбе
 * Alaskan Russian: A Special Result of Language Contact
 * Язык Африка Фульбе

Generalization of Key Dialects

 * Southern Alaskan Russian Dialects
 * «» pronounced as [ ] and [ ] in devoiced positions («вэканье»).
 * «» pronounced as [ ~] and [ ] in devoiced positions (гэканье).
 * Unstressed «» are not.
 * [ ] before [ ] and unstressed [ ] («воканье»).
 * Influenced by, , , and.
 * Inclusion of and  loan words and translations.
 * Example
 * Oregon:Орего́нская губе́рния:0
 * Standard Russian = /aregonskaya guberniya/
 * Southern Alaskan = /woregonskaya ghuberniya/


 * Northern Alaskan Russian Dialects
 * «» pronounced as [ ] and [ ] in devoiced positions («вэканье»).
 * «» pronounced as [ ] and [ ] in devoiced positions.
 * Unstressed «» are.
 * Influenced by and.
 * Inclusion of and Native (,, etc.) loan words and translations.
 * Example
 * Новоархангельск
 * Standard Russian = /novoarkhangelsk/
 * Northern Alaskan = /nowoarkhangelsk/<!--


 * Columbia:Lower Columbian:0


 * Influenced by, , , , and (among others).


 * Phonology
 * [g] for voiced (not [ɣ]).
 * Reinforced from.


 * Vocabulary
 * Inclusion of more.
 * санбрейк (sanbreyk) &mdash; 
 * спендий (spendy) &mdash; spendy (Russian modifications)
 * Includes elements/mannerisms from and.
 * макамак (makamak) &mdash; muckamuck
 * великий макамак (veliky makamak) &mdash; "high muckamuck"
 * потлач (potlach) &mdash; potlatch ("")


 * Sonoma:0:0n


 * Influences by, , , and (among others).


 * Phonology
 * [ɣ] instead of [g] for voiced.
 * Reinforced from and.
 * [x] instead of [k] for unvoiced.
 * for unstressed.
 * Reinforced from.


 * Vocabulary
 * Inclusion of.
 * бакару (bakaru) &mdash;  ("")
 * ранчо (rancho) &mdash; rancho ("")
 * Includes some mannerisms of (such as ).
 * зин (zin) &mdash; магазин (magazin, "store") (see "zine")

Vocabulary
{{legend|lightblue|Doukhobor}} {{legend|lightgreen|Ninilchik}}

Timeline-Related Aleut Words

 * tanam aguuguu (танам агӯгӯ) &mdash; (lit. "Land God")
 * tanam aguugugin ayagaa? &mdash; tsaritsa


 * tanamagulugakuqing &mdash; "I reign"


 * tunuq &mdash; word, language
 * dgusiq &mdash; container
 * tunudgusii &mdash; dictionary


 * Aleut Stuff


 * Unangam Tunuu = "Aleut Language"
 * Tanam Anguna = "Great Land"
 * angunaq = "great"
 * Tanam Awaa = "Country's Work"(?)
 * awaq = "work"
 * Russian Aleuts [Unangax] = "Kasakam Unangaa"
 * lit. "Cossack Aleuts" (lol)


 * Conclusion?


 * Tanam Unangaa
 * "Land of the Aleuts"

V/W Alteration
A key feature of the Alaskan Russian dialects would be their use of the (/W/). This sound is not native to Standard Russian, but it does exist in some dialects (such as ) and has become the standard in both and  (which are  with Russian). This feature is also present in the, which is why it will be used here as well.

The reason for this sound's prominence in Alaskan Russian would be due to several factors. The biggest reason may stem from prolong exposure to native languages of the (such as ), as well as  (though not as much). (ATL) may help to make this more prominent.

In the long run, I predict the biggest reason for this shift came during the, with Alaska trying to differentiate themselves from both the and the influx of new immigrants. The use of /w/ may have been adopted (or "exacerbated") to show solidarity between "Russian Americans" (as opposed to the White Emigres and Jewish newcomers). Over time, new generations would pick-up this trait and it would become standard. A similar situation happened in OTL with, which only came to be following the.

It should be noted that the use of /w/ is not universal for all instances of /v/ in Standard Russian. Depending on the word and associated sounds, the Russian letter "" may take on three different forms in Alaskan Russian (similar to the letter "" in many European languages). The follow rules may apply:


 * A (/w/) before all vowels (kwass, Kwasnikoff, Ostrof Wankuwer).


 * A (/f/) before a  (Shelikhof, Beringofskaya guberniya).


 * A (/v/) before a  (v banki, Vladiwostok).


 * гэканье → вэканье (the condition of replacing "V" with "W")
 * Украинская фонетика
 * Русский язык на Аляске

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Yefimoks and Sotkas

 * Useful links: Grammatical Cases


 * The yefimok (ефимок; pl. ефимки, yefimki) will be the national currency for Alaska:0:0. It will be subdivided into 100 sotka(s) (сотка; pl. сотки, sotki).
 * The name is in reference to the Joachimsthaler, which was a European currency which also acted as the base for the, the , the /, and the.
 * The name sotka is an [archaic] term which once referred to one-hundredth of something (i.e., "cent"). It is a [partial] cognate to the and the [former].
 * The original meaning would remain in Alaska. This name (in contemporary Russian) is also the name for (giving some relevance to this word being used for coins).


 * Ефимок = еф =  or ƒ


 * The word kozha (кожа; pl. кожи, kozhi; lit. "skins") may be used as a slang term for a yefimok (similar to "buck" in American English).
 * This name is in reference to the s, which were made of seal and walrus skins.

Currency Designs (WIP)

 * Coins (circulating)


 * 5¢ &mdash; Copper
 * 10¢ &mdash; Copper
 * 25¢ &mdash; Silver
 * 50¢ &mdash; Silver
 * ƒ1 &mdash; Gold


 * Banknotes (circulating)


 * ƒ5 &mdash; Blue
 * ƒ10 &mdash; Red
 * ƒ25 &mdash; Yellow/Gold
 * ƒ50 &mdash; Cyan?
 * ƒ100 &mdash; Purple?
 * ƒ250 &mdash; Orange?
 * ƒ500 &mdash; Green?


 * Portrait Ideas


 * (d. 1992) &mdash; (especially ),  (related to ),


 * &mdash; /, /


 * (d. 1986) &mdash; (especially  and )


 * (d. 1996) &mdash;


 * (d. 1970) &mdash; (especially )


 * (d. 1972) &mdash; (especially s), /


 * (d. 1982) &mdash; ?


 * (d. 1924) &mdash; s,


 * (d. 1981) &mdash;


 * Links


 * OGF:Making realistic currency
 * [e-gallery.guelman.ru/authors/kitaeva/ Китаева Елена] (Ruble Redesign)

[Mezh]Kontinental Hockey League

 * Participating Nations &mdash; 36 Teams




 * Russia:0:0 (17 teams)
 * Alaska:0:0 (11 teams)
 * Ukraine:0:0 (2 team)
 * Czechoslovakia:0:0 (1 team)
 * (1 team)
 * (1 team)
 * (1 teams)
 * Manchuria:0:0 (1 team)
 * Mexico:0:0 (1 team)

Eastern Conference

 * (Дивизион Чернышёва, Divizion Chernyshyova) &mdash; 6 Teams




 * Gretzky Division (Дивизион Грецкого, Divizion Gretskogo) &mdash; 6 Teams


 * Alaska:Alyaskinsky Korol:0 (Nikolayevsk-Amerikansky:0:0)
 * Alaska:Bogatyr:0 (New Archangel:0:0)
 * (New Westminster:0:0)
 * Alaska:Zakatchik:0 (Nooshagak:0:0)
 * Alaska:Zheleznaya Doroga:0
 * Alaska:Zheleznaya Doroga:0


 * Savchuk Division (Дивизион Савчука, Divizion Savchuka) &mdash; 6 Teams


 * Alaska:HKKV:0 (Vladikaskady:0:0)
 * Alaska:Krolen:0
 * Alaska:Troll:0 (Ross:0:0)
 * Alaska:Vozhd Siatl:0
 * Alaska:Vozhd Siatl:0

Western Conference

 * (Дивизион Боброва, Divizion Bobrova) &mdash; 6 Teams




 * (Дивизион Харламова, Divizion Kharlamova) &mdash; 6 Teams




 * (Дивизион Тарасова, Divizion Tarasova) &mdash; 6 Teams



Gagarin Cup Finalists

 * KEY PEOPLE


 * (Tampa Captain)
 * (Panthers Alt. Captain)
 * (Pittsburgh Alt. Captain)
 * (NJ Alt. Captain)
 * (Columbus Alt. Captain)
 * (St. Louis Alt. Captain)
 * (Dallas Alt. Captain)
 * (Vancouver Alt. Captain)
 * (San Jose Captain)
 * (LA Captain)
 * (Edmonton Alt. Captain)
 * (Arizona Alt. Captain)


 * (SKA Captain)

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Alaskan Hockey Clubs/Teams

 * In, the names of sports teams are Always Capitalized (akin to English).


 * The Alaskan equivalent to the will be named the "Grand Dukes' Cup" (Кубок Великих князей, Kubok Velikikh knyazey).
 * The cup was donated by (and named after) one of the exiled (or a gift on behalf of several).
 * and would be the top contenders.
 * See also:, ,.
 * The cup was originally awarded to the top-performing team in the [All-Alaskan Hockey League] playoffs (akin to the ).
 * Since the formation of the MHL, the cup is now awarded to the top-performing Alaskan team in the MHL playoffs (akin to the ).


 * Alyaskinsky Korol Kenai Governorate &mdash; Nikolayevsk-Amerikansky:0:0




 *  &mdash; «Аляскинский Король» Кенайская губерния
 * "Alyaskinsky Korol" Kenayskaya guberniya
 *  &mdash; Kenai Alaskan King(s)
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Crabs (Крабы, Kraby)
 * Kings (Короли, Koroli)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * May have been a relocated team.


 * Bogatyr New Archangel &mdash; New Archangel:0:0




 *  &mdash; «Богатырь» Новоархангельск
 * "Bogatyr" Novoarkhangelsk
 * (see )
 *  &mdash; New Archangel Hero
 * "Bogateer"
 * (see )
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Heroes (Богатыри, Bogatyri)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * may be the current owner.


 * Dag New Westminster &mdash; New Westminster:0:0




 *  &mdash; «Даг» Нью-Вестминстер
 * "Dag" Nyu-Vestminster
 *  &mdash; New Westminster Doug(s)
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Dougs (Даги, Dagi)
 * (see English Alaskans:0:0)
 * Lumberjacks (Лесоруб, Lesorub; Дровосеки, Drovoseki)
 * Notes
 * Basically this timeline's equivalent of the.


 * HKKV &mdash; Vladikaskady:0:0




 *  &mdash; Хоккейный Клуб Казацкого Войска (ХККВ)
 * Khokkeyny Klub Kazatskogo Voysko (KhKKV)
 * (see and )
 *  &mdash; "Hockey Club of the Cossack Host"
 * "XKKB" in
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Buckaroos (Бакару, Bakaru)
 * (see )
 * Host (Войско, Voysko)
 * Cossacks (Казаки, Kazaki)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * One of the oldest hockey teams in Alaska (early 1900s?).
 * Founded as a sport club of the "Columbia Cossack Host."


 * Klondayk &mdash;




 *  &mdash; Клондайк
 * Klondayk
 *  &mdash; Klondike
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Nuggets (Самородки, Samorodki)
 * Prospectors (Старатели, Starateli)
 * Bumblebees (Шмели, Shmeli)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * Meant to be this timeline's version of the.
 * (see Ottawa vs. Dawson City)
 * Unlike OTL, it might be interesting to see this team be victorious.
 * Similar to the, this team may be a recreation from the original team.
 * may be the current owner.
 * may be the current general manager.


 * Krolen Sonoma Governorate &mdash;




 *  &mdash; «Кролень» Сономская губерния
 * "Krolen" Sonomskaya guberniya
 * Portmanteau of кролик ("male rabbit") and олень ("deer").
 *  &mdash; Sonoma Jackalope(s)
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Jackalopes (Кролени, Kroleni)
 * (see also )
 * Notes &mdash;
 * Founded as early as the 1990s as an expansion team.
 * may be the current owner.
 * may be the current captain.
 * If so, the team may be the finalists.


 * Krylya Svobody &mdash; (formerly )




 *  &mdash; Крылья Свободы (КС)
 * Krylya Svobody (KS)
 *  &mdash; Wings of Liberty or Liberty's Wings
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Wings (Крылья, Krylya)
 * Rats (Крысы, Krysy) (likely to become archaic)
 * Soviets (Советы, Sovety)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * Rather than going bankrupt (as IOTL), the indebted club is sold.
 * An Alaskan firm purchases the club (as an expansion team) and relocates them to.
 * Instead of completely rebranding the club, it was agreed to simply "Alaskanize" the name.
 * Soviet → Liberty (Freedom)
 * may be the current general manager of the team.


 * Troll Ross &mdash; Ross:0:0




 *  &mdash; «Тролль» Росс
 * "Troll" Ross
 *  &mdash; Ross Troll(s)
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Trolls (Тролли, Trolli)
 * Notes
 * The name is in reference to s of Norse mythology.
 * Connected by Ross' name coming from the.
 * Controversy may also exist, as they name could be construed as being anti-Semitic.
 * This more so if Jewish Alaskans played a key role in the team's founding.
 * As of recent, the Trololo song of may become an unofficial anthem of the team.
 * may be the current team captain.
 * may have been a former player.
 * (see )


 * Zakatchik Nooshagak &mdash; Nooshagak:0:0




 *  &mdash; «Закатчик» Нушагак
 * "Zakatchik" Nushagak
 * From закатать (to seal/close).
 * Loosely translates as "canner" or "packer"
 *  &mdash; Nooshagak Worker(s) or Nooshagak Packer(s)
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Packers (Закатчики, Zakatchiki)
 * (see )
 * Reds (Красные, Krasnyye)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * Founded during the Alaskan Socialist Republic:0:0 (1920s).
 * The team was originally comprised of [canning] factory workers (hence its name).
 * Relevant Photo
 * Was once seen as a pariah and barred from federal competitions (due to its communist origins).
 * may have been a former player.
 * If so, he would help propel the team from being a pariah and into a great team.


 * Vozhd Siatl Duwamps &mdash;




 *  &mdash; «Вождь Сиатль» Дувампс
 * "Vozhd Siatl" Duvamps
 *  &mdash; Duwamps Chief Seattle
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Chiefs (Вожди, Vozhdi)
 * Indians (Индейцы, Indeytsy)
 * Totems (Тотемы, Totemy)
 * Notes &mdash;
 * The team is named after
 * (see )


 * Zheleznaya Doroga &mdash;




 *  &mdash; Железная Дорога
 * Zheleznaya Doroga
 *  &mdash; Iron Road
 * Direct English translation from Russian.
 * Colors &mdash;
 * Nicknames &mdash;
 * Railroaders (Железнодорожники, Zheleznodorozhniki)
 * (see )
 * Notes &mdash;
 * The name glorifies Prince George being a railway hub within Alaska (both past and present).
 * may have been the former team owner.
 * If so, the  chain would play a role in marketing.

Other Sports of Alaska

 * Top 10 Countries With Most NFL Fans Outside the US
 * http://mostpopularsports.net/in-russian-federation




 * All-Alaskan Soccer Union (Всеаляскинский соккерный союз [ВСС], Vsealyaskinsky sokkerny soyuz [VSS] )
 * (Russian Empire)
 * (Russian Empire)


 * Potential League Name
 * First Division (Первый дивизион, Pervy divizion)
 * 1st Division (1-ый дивизион, 1-y divizion)
 * 1st (1-ый, 1-y)






 * решеточный футбол (reshetochny futbol) &mdash; (literal translation)


 * Due to prolonged connections with both the Americans and the British colonists, the Russian word futbol (футбол) is generally used in regards to . The word sokker (соккер) would be used for (akin to  and ).


 * Potential League Name
 * Русско-американская футбольная лига/ассоциация (РАФЛ/РАФА)
 * Russko-amerikanskaya futbolnaya liga/assotsiatsiya (RAFL/RAFA)
 * Russian American Football League/Association (RAFL/RAFA)


 * The aforementioned name may also allude to a variant of [gridiron] football that was developed in the early 1900s in Russian America (Russian Empire). The name could also be another way to distinguish "North American football" with "European football."




 * http://www.brocktonpavilion.ca/history.htm
 * http://www.brocktonpavilion.ca/history.htm


 * Olympics


 * Potential Alaskan host cities for the Olympics:
 * &mdash;  (bid)
 * &mdash;  (host)
 * &mdash;  (bid)
 * &mdash;  (bid)
 * &mdash;  (bid)
 *  &mdash; (bid)???
 * &mdash;  (host)
 * &mdash; (bid)
 *  &mdash; (bid)
 * &mdash;  (bid)
 * &mdash;  (host)
 *  &mdash; (host)

Sports Outside Alaska



 * The (or LNH in ) would still be established in the Russian America timeline, but as a -speaking league of Canada:0:0 (Quebec).
 * Due to the cultural and language barrier, the league would not expand beyond their national borders. Exceptions may exist for Acadia:0:0 and (which have French-speaking communities).


 * Without the NHL, the United States:0:0 would develop their own hockey league. The (AHL) may develop into such a league.
 * Borealia:0:0 (as well as Acadia:0:0) would either be absorbed into the AHL (similar to OTL) or develop their own league.


 * Due to the partition of following, the  may not come into existence. Instead, we could see the rise of a hockey league which includes clubs from across  (e.g.,  and ). Such an international league may have rivaled that of the NHL of OTL.


 * (at least in name) may be butterflied out of the timeline. Early forms developed in Ontario would [likely] be merged into the wider . Since most of the circumstances leading to CF were of Anglo-origin, it would be unlikely to develop in Canada:Canada-Quebec:0 (which may adopt a more Americanized format). If anything, a CF-like game would have more luck developing in Acadia:0:0.
 * "Acadian Football"

Electoral College



 * 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).


 * Links


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

Congressional Districts
The "congressional districts" of Alaska are numbered (akin to the ) instead of named after a geographic location (akin to the ).

All of Alaska's 361 seats/districts are numbered on a national level (instead of on a gubernial level). The numbered districts are chosen alphabetically (in Russian) and are given the number of districts that they receive after each census.

In short, "district 1" will always be in Idaho:0:0 (Айдахская губ.) and "district 361" will always be in Yakutat:0:0 (Якутатская губ.).


 * Terminology


 * [General] Congressional District &mdash; Общесъездовский округ (obshchesyezdivsky okrug)
 * Abbreviation &mdash; ОСО (OSO)


 * 1st Congressional District &mdash; 1-ый ОСО (1-y OSO)
 * ОСО №1 (OSO #1) (alternative)


 * List of Districts by Governorate (current congress)


 * Idaho:0:0 (Айдахская губ.) &mdash; 18 seats (1st – 18th)
 * Aleutia:0:0 (Алеутская губ.) &mdash; 6 seats (19th – 24th)
 * Bering:0:0 (Беринговская губ.) &mdash; 7 seats (25th – 31st)
 * Far North:0:0 (Дальнесеверная губ.) &mdash; 5 seats (32nd – 36th)
 * Kodiak:0:0 (Кадьякская губ.) &mdash; 8 seats (37th – 44th)
 * Kenai:0:0 (Кенайская губ.) &mdash; 26 seats (45th – 70th)
 * Columbia:0:0 (Колумбийская губ.) &mdash; 50 seats (71st – 120th)
 * New Irkutsk:0:0 (Новоиркутская губ.) &mdash; 8 seats (121st – 128th)
 * New Caledonia:0:0 (Новокаледонская губ.) &mdash; 30 seats (129th – 158th)
 * Oregon:0:0 (Орегонская губ.) &mdash; 42 seats (159th – 200th)
 * Vancouver Island:0:0 (губ. Острова Ванкувера) &mdash; 11 seats (201st – 211th)
 * Queen Charlotte Islands:0:0 (губ. Островов Королев Шарлотт) &mdash; 7 seats (212th – 218th)
 * Sitka:0:0 (Ситкинская губ.) &mdash; 28 seats (219th – 246th)
 * Sonoma:0:0 (Сономская губ.) &mdash; 60 seats (247th – 306th)
 * Tongass:0:0 (Тонгасская губ.) &mdash; 13 seats (307th – 319th)
 * Shelikof:0:0 (Шелиховская губ.) &mdash; 24 seats (320th – 343rd)
 * Yukon:0:0 (Юконская губ.) &mdash; 12 seats (344th – 355th)
 * Yakutat:0:0 (Якутатская губ.) &mdash; 6 seats (356th – 361st)




 * Избирательный округ
 * Выборы в Государственную думу (2016)


 * http://duma-ys.ru/izbiratelnyie-okruga/izbiratelnyiy-okrug2n/
 * http://duma39.ru/deputies/electoral-district.php

Judiciary and Law





 * Alaska:0:0's legal system will be based on.
 * The have been preserved. Along with influences from Anglo-American, s will be a common feature (roughly similar to those in the United States).
 * Along with "guilty" and "not guilty," Alaskan juries are allowed a third possible verdict: "guilty with no punishment."


 * The Governorates of Alaska:governorates:0 of Columbia:0:0, the Queen Charlotte Islands:0:0, and Vancouver Island:0:0 would retain elements of British.
 * This system was initiated by Alexander II, who was inspired by the precedents set by the United Kingdom in regards to Canada:0:0 and South Africa:0:0.
 * Codification is less prominent in these governorates (though still used). Instead, precedents are set by gubernial judges (which become de facto laws).
 * Federal codification supersedes gubernial precedents (opposite those of Louisiana and Quebec).
 * Because judges have more sway over laws in these governorates, judgeships may be a democratically elected office.


 * The highest court in Alaska shall be the Supreme Court (Верховный Суд, Verkhovny Sud), which acts as both the and the . The  and the  will serve as models for this body.
 * This body will be comprised of 9-15 justices (with one serving as the Chief Justice).
 * Justices are nominated by the sitting President and confirmed by the Senate.
 * Justices would either serve for life (USA), required to resign at a certain age (Russia), or are given term limits (Mexico).

Potential Justices of the Supreme Court

 * Headcanon


 * (Степан Бреер) (78)
 * (Михаил Чертов) (63)
 * (Маврикий Гарленд) (64)
 * (Иванна Гинзбург) (83)
 * (Елена Каган) (56)
 * (Андромаха Каракацанис) (61)
 * (Александр Козинский) (66)
 * (Тимофей Тимкович) (60)


 * Potential


 * (unsure)
 * (unsure)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)


 * Former


 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)
 * (possibly)

https://www.quora.com/How-does-the-Louisiana-legal-system-differ-from-the-rest-of-the-nation


 * Anglo-Alaskan Governorates


 * Civil Code/Law = Common Law
 * Criminal Code/Law = Civil Law?


 * Louisiana/Quebec


 * Civil Code/Law = Civil Law?
 * Criminal Code/Law = Common Law?

Names of Alaska (For Fun... Again)

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 * {{legend|lightblue|Direct Translation}}

Alaskan Capital

 * &mdash; Новоархангелск (Novoarhangelsk)
 * &mdash; New Archangel
 * &mdash; Nuovo Arcangelo
 * &mdash; Nowoarchangielsk
 * &mdash; Novo Arcangel
 * &mdash; Новоархангельск (Novoarkhangelsk)
 * &mdash; Новоархангељск / Novoarhangelsk
 * &mdash; Nuevo Arcángel
 * &mdash; Новоархангельськ (Novoarkhanhelsk)

Culture of Alaska (For Colgan Dog‎)

 * Language


 * The vast majority of Alaskans speak as their first language. The  is prevalent across the nation (unique in the New World). Alaskans view the world from a Russian understanding (e.g., six continents, with  being a single one). Most Alaskan businesses and signs are written exclusively in Cyrillic, though other language options are available upon request.


 * is the largest minority language. The number of first-language speakers have been in decline for decades, but the number of second-language speakers has been rapidly increasing.


 * Medical Cure


 * Alaska is on par with any other modern nation (in regards to medicine), with an increased interest in alternative medicines (akin to North America).


 * There may also exist skepticism towards modern medicine (akin to Eastern and Northern Europe), with many Alaskans opting against such treatment (e.g., anti-vaccination) and favoring others (e.g., religion and mysticism; see ). Such practices could be more extreme compared to their North American neighbors, but more likely on par.


 * Religion


 * Alaska is a majority nation (the only one in the New World). An  would operate in Alaska (akin to the  of OTL), and would incorporate non-Russian practices (due to Alaska being a melting pot).


 * in Alaska would be on par with its North American neighbors (between 60% to 90% being religious). This would be far greater than in Eurasia (making Alaska more religious than the lands of the former Russian Empire). In contrast to the Soviet Union (which looked down upon religion), Alaskans would hold onto it (in spite of the USSR).


 * Child-Rearing Methods


 * Alaskan families would be fairly similar to those of its neighbors. It is generally considered "normal" for a couple to be married before having children, and parents are "expected" to have 2.5 children. Abortion and divorce are legal in Alaska, but are considered taboo and [often] frowned upon (much like North America). Same-sex marriage was recently legalized in Alaska, yet LGBTQ rights are still being worked out.


 * Children are raised to think independently and to express themselves. While there would be no legal/cultural basis to this, most in the Russian-speaking world tend to view Alaskan parents as being too "laid-back" and allowing their children to do anything (in a manner of speaking).


 * The most notable difference between Alaskan and Russian households is that Alaskan families tend to be limited to two generations (i.e., parents and children), as opposed to the Soviet norm of having three (parents, children, and grandparents).


 * Food


 * Alaskan cuisine would be a blend of Russian and North American foods (with some immigrant tastes thrown in). Not much more I can add without copy-pasting Wikipedia (so feel free to look it up).


 * Southern Alaska would be dominated by farming and agricultural diets (wheat and beef). Northern and coastal Alaska would be dominated by fishing (salmon, cod, crabs, lobsters, etc.). Fish would likely be the most consumed meat in Alaska. In Ross (if not Sonoma as a whole), wine would likely be favored (as this region holds the most noted vineyards of California).


 * A noted difference would be that Alaska would've capitalized and commercialize upon their cuisine (FAR more so than in Russia). Speaking personally, I imagine s (and other Russian "pancakes wraps") being very popular and becoming a very iconic food for the nation (both nationally and globally). Just as burgers and tacos have blended to become very individualized and Americanized, I could see blinis doing the same in Alaska (and elsewhere). I also see becoming a very popular drink and competing with [American] sodas (being regarded on par with sweat tea, lemonade, and root beer). Due to kvass having a similar composition and taste as beer/cider (just having low-alcohol), it may have been targeted during  (as well as combined xenophobia). It may also be possible that Alaskan kvass has been made non-alcoholic (similar to root beer).


 * (UPDATE 2019) I came across this map a while back. It's very much possible that wine would be the preferred alcoholic beverage of Southern Alaska. Wine may not have the same connotations that exist in the United States (i.e., classy) and would be more widely available (akin to Australian goons?).


 * Folk Art


 * Similar to the United States (and North America as a whole), Alaskan folk art and folklore would be a combination of those of immigrants, pioneers, and natives. In this case, we'd see more of a Russian (and Slavic) flair with Alaska.


 * I'm not much of an expert on this to give concrete examples. But speaking personally and basically, my guess is that Alaska could have a Cossack-esque feel in their folklore (due to their similarities). That being a pioneering people (on the fringes of the Empire) which value this freedom (I may be pulling this out of nowhere, so take it as is).


 * I also could see being very mainstream in Alaska, perhaps to the point of surpassing Poland [Czechia] as the "home of polka" (if conceivable). I say this because several artists of OTL (,, and [of course] ) would likely be Alaskan ITTL. I'm comparing this to how  originated in England, but has become a de facto American thing.


 * Native American traditions of the Pacific Northwest would be retained and polarized in Alaska (akin to Canada). This would include the iconic s and (it's really beautiful, check it out).


 * As for detailed specifics, it has been headcanon that (or [at least] the concept of it) would become something of a  and beloved icon. I've also believed that people like  (as well as other Cossack settlers) may be regarded as folk heroes.


 * Celebrations


 * Much like the rest of the world, Christmas would be the biggest holiday in Alaska. However, Alaskan Christmas would follow Eastern Orthodox traditions and would continue to operate as it did in the Russian Empire before the Revolution (and how its currently celebrated in Greece and Cyprus; the only Orthodox nations to avoid communism). Christmas would not be a single day, but a 12 days-long event (where the saying "12 Days of Christmas" comes from).


 * Christmas begins on December 25, which (for the most part) focuses solely on the birth of Jesus. It won't be until January 1 (New Years Day, St. Basil's Day) that / visits all the good children of the world and gives them presents under a "New Years Tree." The holiday finally ends on January 6 (when Jesus was baptized). It should be noted that while "Santa Claus" (Ded Moroz) would've been Americanized in Alaska (as is the case in many areas today), Russian and other elements would remain visible in Alaska (such as being present along side the American elves and Misses Claus). Just like the rest of the world, Christmas (or rather New Years) would be a mostly secular holiday.


 * Outside Christmas, Alaska would celebrate most holidays that are prevalent in Russia, North America, and the world. Those of interest would be March 8 (Alaska's Independence Day) and a holiday in July which commemorates the voyage of (which would be combination of the Fourth of July and Columbus Day).


 * In the Ninilchik dialect of Russian, is referred to as Koshachy Prazdnik (Кошачий Праздник, lit. "Cat's Holiday"). Not too sure of the etymological origins and significance of this (but I love the name, regardless). Halloween in Alaska may associate more cats into their imagery.


 * Jokes


 * While this is more on anecdotal evidence, I personally believe Alaskans would have a very pronounced sense of humor (perhaps being regarded as "more lively" than their Eastern European counterparts). This is mostly due to the wide range of comedic talents who'd be Alaskan ITTL (too many to name just a few).


 * Much like North America (and the world), Alaskan humor would tend to focus on reality and life in general (can't really name specifics).


 * It has also been headcanon that the entertainment industry (not just comedy) would be seen as more "controversial" compared to their North American neighbors. This would be due to an anti-Soviet mentality towards free speech and freedom of expression, resulting in a liberalization of media (to an extent). I like to compare this to the Czech reality show , which caused a lot of debate when it was released.


 * Manners


 * Manners and etiquette in Alaska would likely be remnants of those in Russia. Not much more I can add. The only noticeable difference would be that Alaskans are less xenophobic than Russians (by comparison). This is due to many Alaskans being the descendants of Russian and Soviet refugees, as well as more years open to the world.


 * Clothes and Dressing


 * Modern Alaskan clothing would be on par with the rest of the Western World. Formal wear being suits and ties for men, dresses for women. Casual ware for both sexes. There would not exist a stigma for women to wear pants (etc.).


 * Traditional Slavic and Cossack garments would be seen as old fashioned, but perhaps incorporated to a degree in modern Alaskan clothing.


 * I'd also like to add, the (i.e., the Slav meme going around) and the all- wardrobe would not exist in Alaska (as this developed in the USSR). So the two should not be mixed. One of the inventors of modern jeans  would be Alaskan ITTL, so they may play a major role. There's also the potential that  would be very popular in Columbia:0:0 (as they are IOTL's BC and Washington). This may translate into Alaska as a whole, or this may remain a predominantly Doug image (not too sure).


 * Work Schedules


 * Alaskans work Monday thru Friday (9 to 5), Saturdays and Sundays off (just like North America). I don't really see much difference existing here.


 * Sports


 * Been working on this for over a year now. would be the number one sport in Alaska, due especially to prominent players of Russian descent (such as ). Alaska would likely surpass Canada/Borealia (ITTL) as the most prominent hockey nation.


 * The major North American sports are also very popular and become so as a sign of continental unity., , and would be the next popular sports.


 * The Dougs (especially during Russian rule) viewed baseball and gridiron football as being the "Russian's game", and preferred to back the British equivalents. and  would be introduced through the Dougs. While soccer would also grow from interactions with Russia and Mexico, cricket would expand in Alaska (where IOTL it sizzled), making Alaska the only major market for the sport in North America.

Christmas in Alaska

 * Links


 * Everything you ever wanted to know about the New Year’s holiday in Russia
 * How Russians celebrated New Year before revolution
 * The (Political) History of Russian Christmas
 * Cyprus Inform About Cyprus Christmas in Cyprus: the customs and traditions of celebration
 * Of Russian origin: Ded Moroz
 * How Soviets Came to Celebrate New Year’s Like Christmas (and Why Russians Still Do)
 * The last Russian Christmas
 * Russian Svyatki: The most unholy time of year
 * Ded Moroz: the story of the soviet Santa Claus
 * New Year’s in Greece
 * New Year in Greece
 * Ded Moroz

Calendar Differences
The most significant difference to note is that the (OCA) does not use the  (which is still used by the ). The would be adopted in the early 1900s, both to distinguish themselves from Russia, and to be more in line with their continental neighbors. For all intense and purposes, Alaska's liturgical calendar is in sync with it's secular calendar (December 25 is the same day for both).

Christmas or New Year?
Alaska's "Christmas" would be celebrated on January 1 (New Year) instead of December 25. The primary reason is that some sources claim that the Russian Empire celebrated New Year as their primary holiday (as opposed to the Soviets, which simply retained it). But I've received conflicting information regarding this. If this proves to be false, than I still feel confident Alaska would (or should) still celebrate New Years, as this would keep them in sync with Russia and [ironically] Greece (which also celebrates this day).

Ded Moroz [et al.]
Prior to the, the had already established  (Grandfather Frost) as the titular. Because of this, Ded Moroz would continue to be the gift-bringer for Alaskan children. Unlike in the Soviet Union, the Alaskan Ded Moroz would gradually incorporate elements from the American, to the point that both characters are indistinguishable by today (except in name). The Alaskan Ded Moroz would [mostly] wear red clothing and is more "jolly" than his Russian counterpart.

Just as the American Santa Claus is a combination of many Christmas traditions from Europe (due to immigration), the Alaskan Ded Moroz would work on a similar system. The name Santa-Klaus and Nikolay would commonly be used as an alternative name. Vasily and Agios Vasilis may also be used, in reference to (the gift-bringer of Cyprus and Greece).

Just like in the Soviet Union, the character (Snow Maiden) would be canonically the granddaughter of Ded Moroz and his primary helper. Despite this tradition being established by the Soviets in the 1950s, I feel it would spread over into Alaska very easily (especially since Snegurochka had already played a separate role during the Russian holidays before the Revolution).

Along with Snegurochka, the Alaskan Ded Moroz would likely include additional characters from the American Santa Claus. This would include a workforce of elves, a flying sleigh powered by eight/nine magical reindeer, and a wife ("Baba Moroz"?).

Due to the level of "Santafication" of the Alaskan Ded Moroz, the the European would not exist within the Alaskan consciousness. For Alaskan children, the American Santa Claus and the Russian Ded Moroz are the same character as their Ded Moroz (with the naming differences and appearance being minor).

Svyatki (The Holidays)
Unlike the Western World, the period between December 25 and January 6 is a period known as Svyatki, which is 12 days of various holidays and customs.

December 25 is known as Rozhdestvo. Unlike in the West, Alaskan Christmas is [predominantly] a religious holiday (though gift exchanges are still common). It is not until January 1 when Ded Moroz and Snegurochka visit the children of the world and leave gifts underneath their yolka. The practice of celebrating New Year like Western Christmas dates back to the Russian Empire, but would've also been solidified by the Soviet Union and Greece. Svyatki would end on January 6.

Key Terms to Remember

 * Ded Moroz (Дед Мороз) &mdash; (see ).
 * Novy god (Новый год) &mdash; (January 1)
 * Rozhdestvo (Рождество) &mdash; (December 25)
 * Snegurochka (Снегурочка) &mdash; ; granddaughter and helper of Ded Moroz.
 * Svyatki (Святки) &mdash; The holiday period between December 25 and January 6.
 * Yolka (Ёлка) &mdash; A which is decorated (see ).

New POD Details

 * would make a stop at Fort Ross in 1818. The Argentinian Pirates would be allowed to purchase food and equipment before heading to . This interaction would kick-start Russian trading interests in South America, as well as mark the beginning of (informal) Russo-Argentine relations. The Spanish would use this as more justification for expelling the Russians out of California.


 * The decides to use parts of the proposed  to capture the Ross Colony. It was believed that removing the Russians would boost moral, and the colony could be repurposed into a new base of operations to regain their other American colonies.


 * With this new POD, the would be completely different. The Russians would focus more on securing their territorial claims and less of tightening trade.

Orthodox Church



 * His Divine Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of the Great City of Alexandria, Libya, Pentapolis, Ethiopia, All Egypt and All Africa, Father of Fathers, Pastor of Pastors, Prelate of Prelates, the Thirteenth of the Apostles and Judge of the Ecumene.
 * His Divine Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of the Great City of Alexandria, Libya, Pentapolis, Ethiopia, All Egypt and All Africa, Father of Fathers, Pastor of Pastors, Prelate of Prelates, the Thirteenth of the Apostles and Judge of the Ecumene.


 * His Divine Beatitude, Patriarch of the Great God hail Antioch, Syria, Arabia, Cilicia, Iberia, Mesopotamia and all the East
 * His Divine Beatitude, Patriarch of the Great God hail Antioch, Syria, Arabia, Cilicia, Iberia, Mesopotamia and all the East


 * Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine, Israel, Syria, beyond the Jordan River, Cana of Galilee and Holy Zion
 * Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine, Israel, Syria, beyond the Jordan River, Cana of Galilee and Holy Zion


 * "Archbishop of Karelia and All Finland"
 * "Archbishop of Karelia and All Finland"


 * General Ideas


 * The "Alaskan Orthodox Church" would still be known as the . In the Russian language "America" [can] refer to the as a whole (unlike in English).


 * Because of Alaska's diverse population, as well as to gain support from the other, the OCA would incorporate non-Russian teachings (especially of Greek origins).


 * The OCA would claim Alaska and the rest of the Americas (and Australia) as their canonical territory.


 * "Competing churches" would not exist the Americas (e.g., and ).


 * Archbishop of New Archangel, Metropolitan of Alaska and All America
 * Архиепископ Новоархангельский, Митрополит Аляски и всей Америки
 * Arkhiyepiskop Novoarkhangelsky, Mitropolit Alyaski i vsey Ameriki


 * 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)


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


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

Eparchies/Dioceses

 * The modern was founded in 1840. It not only included Russian America, but was also headquartered in New Archangel.


 * The old was founded in 1869 as an independent diocese for the former Russian America and expanded United States. It's original name was "Eparchy of New Archangel and Aleutians."


 * The OCA possesses ethnic dioceses. Most were established as remnants of the non-Russian dioceses of North America breaking away from their communist homelands.


 * Potential Geographic Eparchies


 * New Archangel (Новоархангельская епархия)

Related to Russia

 * Prime Ministers


 * (1991-1993) &mdash; Independent
 * (1993-2003) &mdash;
 * (2003-20xx) &mdash;


 * Presidents


 * (1991-1993)
 * (1993-2000)
 * (2000-200x)

Republics of Russia

 * Baraba:0:0 (Бараба; Барабинская рес., Barabinskaya res.)