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Potential Alaskans

 * To Check-Out later


 * ?
 * ? (maybe, maybe not?)
 * (possibility) (Igor Warren?)
 * (Nirvana)
 * (German-Ukrainian)
 * (maybe not)
 * (Armenian mother, Syrian father)
 * (maybe)
 * (probably not)
 * (possibility) (Igor Warren?)
 * (Nirvana)
 * (German-Ukrainian)
 * (maybe not)
 * (Armenian mother, Syrian father)
 * (maybe)
 * (probably not)
 * (Armenian mother, Syrian father)
 * (maybe)
 * (probably not)
 * (probably not)


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

Antarctica

 * See also: File:All Antarctic Claims past and present.PNG and Expeditions map



With a larger say globally, the Russian Empire would stake a larger say in Antarctica (nothing major, just more than OTL). This will culminate in Russia formalizing their claims by the early 1900s. The Russians would claim the areas discovered and charted by (who was the first European to sight the continent in 1820), which correspond roughly to the same area currently under dispute between Argentina, Chile, and the United Kingdom (OTL).

After the collapse of the Russian Empire, both Alaska and the Soviet Union claim the territory. Aside from both sides moving to legitimize their claim with surveys and stunts (not to mention the collapse of the USSR), nothing has been done to resolve this dispute (at least between these two).

For the most part, the rest of Antarctica would be the same. The only exceptions would be that Alaska and Russia make claims (in which the Antarctic Peninsula is now disputed by five state), Peter I Island is not claimed by Norway, and the US goes further and claims.


 * Historic notes


 * Prior to the collapse of the Russian Empire, its Antarctic claims were not organized into a territory. The Alaskans and the Soviets would be the first to organize it.


 * "Alaskan Antarctic Territory"


 * Under Alaskan law, their Antarctic territory is an "organized unincorporated oblast." In affect, this makes their Antarctic claim similar to how Guam and Puerto Rico act within the United States (OTL).
 * Under the Alaskan constitution, an oblast is regarded similarly to how they were under the Russian Empire (i.e., a territory).


 * A base within the claim may act as a capital of sorts, though the majority of the territorial governing would be done in Alaska (likely New Archangel).


 * Potential names (aside from the "Alaskan Antarctic Territory") could be "Alexander Land" (based on the historic name of Alexander I Island). I will be ignoring any name based on "Bellingshausen" (due to my other timelines and projects which use the name ).


 * "Soviet/Russian Antarctic Territory"


 * Under the Soviet Union, the territory may likely be administrated as part of the Russian SFSR (i.e., not a union-wide territory, or is at least vague in this respect). Maybe something along the lines of an "autonomous krai" (krai commonly being translated as "territory"). See also .


 * After the collapse, the Russian Federation would take control of the territory. Under Russian law, it may be similar (in comparison) to what and  are to Russia (but considered more a part of Russia). The term "autonomous krai" or "autonomous territory" may remain in affect.

Neft i Gaz



 * Prior to the 1960s, the oil and gas markets within Alaska were dominated by American companies. This changed following the election of Vasily Kardash:0:0, who moved to nationalize the Alaskan oil market and to prevent monopolization by the US.


 * A state-run "Alaskan Oil and Gas Company" (Аляскинская Нефть и Газ) was established during this time. The company has now been privatized and goes by the name "Neft i Gaz" (lit. "Oil and Gas"). Many English-speakers have corrupted the name as "Nifty Gas," which is now commonly used in English-speaking Alaska, Borealia, and the United States.


 * Unique to Alaska, federal law requires all gas stations to be full-service (a la and ). This means that gas is slightly more expensive in Alaska, yet this allows for more jobs as attendants will check and fill-up cars. Some governorates may have eliminated the need for tips, which are instead included within the attendant's paycheck.

Russian-American Company

 * Following the Russo-Spanish War, the Russian Empire will gradually take over the governmental duties of the Russian-American Company. The company would continue to hold a monopoly on the fur-trade within Russian America.


 * The RAC is partially dissolved following the Russian Revolution. RAC general stores and duties are gradually taken over by regional branches of the RAC. These regional branches later merge into a reformed RAC following Alaskan reunification.


 * What Would the RAC Be?


 * The RAC will be a chain of s which are divided into sections for various goods. These stores would be comparable to.


 * These stores would include groceries, retail, and other general goods.


 * The hypermarket-model came about during the 1920s as a larger version of the general stores of the Imperial RAC. These larger stores were built to give Alaskans more security during the Alaskan Wars and during the Great Depression.


 * WIP


 * With more land access (including formerly HBC lands), the RAC would've done much better than OTL.


 * Along with fur trading, the RAC may have possibly expanded into other fields. Possibilities would include the many gold rushes and constructing the railroads.


 * It would be likely that the RAC (for all intense and purposes) would've been "discouraged" in the Alaskan Socialist Republic:0:0 and the Republic of New Albion:Commonwealth of Columbia:0. The ASR would favor eliminating anything capitalist and imperialist, while Columbia would've wished for de-Russification.


 * The RAC may have taken some part in the infamous "." I'd also suspect that they would've taken some part in transporting alcohol into the United States during.


 * While this company would be international, the primary users of their services (aside from Alaska) would be: Western Borealia:0:0, Northern Mexico:0:0, the Russia:0:0n Far East, and the Northwestern United States:0:0.


 * The company is now simply referred to as the RAC (: РАК, RAK). Either as intentionally or as a joke, many English-speaking Alaskans simply refer to the company as the PAK.


 * The logo of the RAC would be white, blue, and red; and comparable to the old flag of the RAC.

Postal Services

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


 * Either from internal pressure or for the sheer love of, Alaska would adopt a ing system which has never been attempted OTL.


 * Alaska (either initially or over time) would not monopolize their mail and instead would allow for dozens of companies (both private and public) to handle mail services (locally and nationally).


 * How Would This Work?


 * All businesses and households will still be assigned an address in the same manner as other nations. The key difference will be that the residence will be able to choose their mail provider (provided they operate in that region).


 * The Alaskan government will assign and regulate . Instead of being assigned a single code, a region may have several, overlapping codes (something akin to the for s).


 * Each code will represent one of the many mail providers within the assigned region. This assures that all mail reaches its desired region and (company specific).


 * Rather than having a single, company-specific boxes will be provided for a region.


 * To help the couriers identify their customers, residential es may be required to display their chosen mail carrier (possibly in the form of a company sticker).


 * Company-specific s will be sold (with competing prices to secure business).


 * Any improperly addressed or marked parcels (including the "common" accident of sending mail to the wrong company) are left to the couriers discretion. The two commonly employed practices are returning them to their sender or kindly redirecting them to the correct provider (possibly with a minor fee). In said situations, no company is allowed to either destroy or keep any parcels.


 * Excluding prepaid stamp (which is what all nations do), Alaskans would be required to pay for daily door-to-door mail delivery. Though competition has kept these costs considerably lower than other utilities (e.g., electricity and water), these postal companies have also lower costs by delivering advertisements to their customers (a service which can be removed for an additional fee).


 * Because numerous private companies deliver mail, tampering with mailboxes or stealing mail is not regarded as a federal crime in Alaska (rather being against the homeowner or the company involved).


 * Company Ideas




 * Alyapochta (short for the Alaskan Post) &mdash; This will be the government-controlled company (on par with the ). This company is mostly paid through taxes, meaning basic services are much cheaper (if not free). This company is also the preferred/required courier for all government-related mail (at least for federal agencies).


 * "Musher" &mdash; This company is prevalent in the north. It originated from the dog sled era of Alaska, and would play on these founding. Its symbol would be a husky (probably similar looking to the logo of the USPS). See also: .
 * Doggy Express (Собачий Экспресс or Собачий Курьер) &mdash; Similar in name to the.


 *  (UPS) &mdash; This company was founded in (OTL). Though it would not be the same company, I find it interesting to see an alternate-version of the UPS being established in Alaska.
 * American Messenger Company (Американская Посыльная Компания)
 * Merchants Parcel Delivery (Торговый Посыльная Доставка)
 * United Parcel Service (Объединённая Посыльная Служба) &mdash; OPS
 * Literal translation = "United Messenger Service"


 * Yellow Boy (Жёлтый Мальчик or Жёлтый Доставщик) &mdash; This company would only exist in some southern governorates. The origin of this name could've derived from the use of cheap Chinese labor to deliver mail (a -esque situation).
 * Yellow Bike (Жёлтый Велик) &mdash; An alternative.

Airlines

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

Russian Revolution and Alaskan Wars
The following are some of my thoughts on what the Russian Revolution would look like in the Russian American timeline.


 * General Criteria


 * With a Russian victory in the, the is effectively butterflied away. Riots would no doubt still happen (especially if Russia were to win a war they were "supposed to win"), but would be nowhere as massive as OTL.


 * With no 1905 Revolution, the "reforms" done in response to which would not take place. The would not exist (at least as we knew it).


 * Due to this, the is butterflied away (leaving only the ("").


 * My ideas


 * No doubt that Alaskans would've played a major role in the Russo-Japanese War (due to their proximity). Combined with their proximity to more liberal neighbors, it may be possible that Russian America gets enough leverage to gain autonomy from the Russian Empire. While intended to be on par with the dominions of the United Kingdom (a la Acadia and Borealia), the deal they got would've been similar to the deal Russia got OTL (a weak parliament where the Tsar held final say).
 * This would also explain the establishment of a "State Duma" within Alaska, where none "existed" in Russia.


 * This early parliament would've been divided into two factions:
 * The Amerikaniks (Американики) were those who favored greater sovereignty for Russian America. This faction was further split between the (coincidentally named) Bolsheviks ("majority") and the Mensheviks ("minority"). The majority (more or less) favored the status quo (if not achieving more similarities to the dominions of the British Empire). The minority favored far more liberal reforms, with some even favoring complete independence.
 * The Rodniks (Родники) were loyalists who opposed further separation from the Russian Empire (seeing themselves as Russians, above all).


 * It should be noted that in contemporary Alaska, these two terms are still used (though with their positions greatly evolving). Rodniks favor closer ties with Russia (gaining momentum following the collapse of the USSR). Amerikaniks during the 1950s favored closer ties with the United States (including NATO), though currently refers to those who favor more of an "isolationist" policy (less ties with Russia and focusing completely on Alaskan issues).


 * Whether it takes place before or after the "October Revolution" (not too sure as of yet), Russian America declares their independence as a republic.


 * During the ongoing Revolution in Eurasia (and the civil wars within North America), three factions emerge across Russian America.
 * The Reds (Красные) included and some . The Reds held onto territory in northern Alaska.
 * The Whites (Белые) would only include, , and even some . The Whites initially dominated central Alaska (including New Archangel).
 * The Blues (Синие) would include, , and . The Blues held domination across southern Alaska and would eventually take over in central Alaska in the late 1920s. Though the Commonwealth of Columbia attempted to do their own thing, many classify them as being within the Blue Movement.


 * These three factions would also participate in Eurasia, though the Blue Movement was (mostly) a North American movement.

Nation States During the Alaskan Wars
http://omniatlas.com/maps/russia/19410705/ http://imgur.com/a/OwxXx


 * First Alaskan Republic:0:0 (Первая Аляскинская Республика) (1917-1921) was a short-lived republic which declared their independence from the Russian Empire in early 1917 (replacing OTL's ). Despite their efforts to recapture the territory, Alaska's independence would be recognized following the rise of (making him a partial hero within the Alaskan Independence Movement). The republic eventually broke-up into several nations due to internal fighting.


 * Oregonian Republic:0:0 (Орегонская Республика) (1918-1929) &mdash; was a republic wish broke-away from the First Alaskan Republic. This nation initially included all of southern Alaska and established itself as an American-styled liberal democracy. Political disagreements resulted in the separation of English-speaking Columbia and socialist-leaning Sonoma (with the Anglo-American population in northern Idaho gaining a lever of autonomy so they wouldn't leave). The rump Oregon continued to function until it agreed to unite in the formation of the ADFR.


 * Commonwealth of Columbia:0:0 (Колумбийское Содружество) (1919-1933) &mdash; was a Doug-controlled government operated in the mostly English-speaking lands of Russian America. Under the leadership of, Columbia sought either to be reincorporated into the British Empire or to gain statehood within the United States (neither of which happened). This nation adopted -like policies in order to much of the nation, which had little effect. Columbia was the only nation during the Alaskan Wars to have implemented  nation-wide (following Borealia and the US).


 * Sonoman People's Republic:0:0 (Сономинская Народская Республика) (1921-1935) &mdash; was the name of the Sonoman government during the wars. Unlike in Oregon, the Sonoma was a proclaimed (in the form of ).


 * Second Alaskan Republic:0:0 (Вторая Аляскинская Республика) (1921-1926) &mdash; was a government (a spillover of the ) which gained control in New Archangel. This nation was essentially a , opposed to  and open to many  policies. This government collapsed in five years to a truly democratic government.


 * Alaskan Socialist Republic:0:0 (Аляскинская Социалистическая Республика) (1921-1942) &mdash; was the of the former Alaskan Republic. This nation was backed by the Soviet Union and adopted Soviet-like policies. This nation chugged along as the only Communist State in the Americas until World War II (in which the USSR could no longer assist them). War between the ASR and the ADFR resulted in this nation's demise and annexation into the latter.


 * Alaskan Democratic Republic:0:0 (Аляскинская Демократическая Республика) (1926-1929) &mdash; was the democratic government established following the collapse of the Second Alaskan Republic. This nation was short-lived as it sought to reunify Russian America (which took place in 1929).


 * The "First" Alaskan Republic would continue to exist (minus the territories which left). A nationalist and anti-communist government take hold in the 1920s. This government is ended in a coup, with a democratic government taking hold. A unified state is later established.


 * Amerikanstvo (Американство) &mdash; "Americanism"
 * Amerikanik (Американик) &mdash; "Americanist"


 * Sootechestvennichestvo (Соотечественничество) &mdash; "Compatriotism"
 * Sootechestvennik (Соотечественник) &mdash; "Compatriot"


 * Neosootechestvennichestvo (Неосоотечественничество) &mdash; "Neo-Compatriotism"
 * Neosootechestvennik (Неосоотечественник) &mdash; "Compatriot"

Russian Dialects of Alaska


The within Alaska:0:0 is divided into several dialects which vary across the nation. In general, Alaskan Russian is partially similar to the dialects spoken in the Russian Far East. As a whole, the dialects combine elements from, , , , , , and the many native Alaskan languages.

The following list is a rough idea, combining vague boundaries and names. I also included how I would envision these dialects to be acted upon the Alaskan people.


 * Aleutian &mdash; Comprised of the islands of Aleutia:0:0, the dialects combines many elements of the . Due in part to its isolation from the rest of the nation, the dialect is often described as being hard to understand (especially by Russian speakers) and is often described as being a creole language. The best example would be how distinctive -speakers are to other English speakers. This dialect may also have its roots with the of OTL.


 * Beringian &mdash; Spoken in Bering:0:0, Shelikof:0:0, and parts of New Irkutsk:0:0; the dialects is mostly centered around the Bering Sea and the river systems which flow to it. Colloquially, this dialects is often described as a "traitorous" and "communist" speech. This is due to this being the core of the Alaskan Socialist Republic:0:0, and can be seen similar to how can be seen in the US.


 * Yukonian &mdash; Spoken in the Far North:0:0, the Yukon:0:0, and the core of New Irkutsk:0:0; the dialect focuses on the Upper Yukon River region. In many cases, the dialect is betrayed as being a "prospector" or "mountain man" dialect. It should also be noted that the growing diversity in the Far North can make this area vague in what dialect it is.


 * Gulf &mdash; Spoken in Kenai:0:0, Kodiak:0:0, southern New Irkutsk:0:0, and possibly parts of Shelikof:0:0; this dialect is the direct decedent of/or is the dialect (which is slowly going extinct OTL). The dialect is often seen as being "religious" in nature (once again comparing it to Southern American English).


 * New Russian &mdash; Spoken in Charlotte:0:0, New Archangel:0:0, New Caledonia:0:0, Sitka:0:0, Tongass:0:0, and Yakutat:0:0; this dialect stretches across New Russia (focusing more on the Alexander Archipelago and coastal mountains). Because of the large immigration from Fenno-Scandinavia, this dialect combines many Scandinavian and Finnish words. For better or worse, this dialect is often described as being political.


 * Columbian &mdash; Spoken in Columbia:0:0 and Vancouver:0:0, this dialect focuses on the northern bank of the Columbia River, the lower Fraser River, and the . English plays a key role in the dialect. It is often described as being the "New Albion" or "Doug" dialect.


 * Oregonian &mdash; Spoken in western Oregon:0:0 (mostly the region).


 * Idahoan &mdash; Spoken across Idaho:0:0 and the Oregon:Oregon Panhandle:0, this dialect focuses on the and upper Columbia River. This dialect may have great influence from the  dialect. It's often betrayed as being "hillbilly" in nature, as well as being the dialect of Alaskan Mormons.


 * Sonoman &mdash; Spoken in Sonoma:0:0. The way I see this dialect would be like asking a Russian to mimic a Californian accent (dude, rad, gnarly, etc.). It's often betrayed as being "hippie" in nature.

General Characteristics

 * The Russian letter "" (which is commonly pronounced as a ) would sound more similar to a (sounding more like the English ""). This would come about due to closer contact with English and Spanish speakers.
 * An example would be the Russian word for "bread" (хлеб). In standard Russian, it would be pronounced . In Alaskan Russian, it would be pronounced.


 * The Russian letter "" (which has varying pronunciations) would always be pronounced as a (sounding like a "long O" in English). This trait would mostly occur in the southernmost dialects, particularly Sonoman (which would possess many Spanish traits).
 * An example would be the Russian word for "Russia" (Россия). In standard Russian, it would be pronounced . In this dialect, it would be pronounced.

To Work-Out Later

 * to play a key role in contemporary Alaskan Russian?


 * The to form a formal Creole language spoken across the Aleutian Islands?

New Information

 * Eurasian Russian dialects = http://therusblog.com/2012/12/17/dialects-of-the-russian-language/
 * Ninilchik dialect = http://iling-ran.ru/kibrik/talks/Ninilchik@RusAm_Sitka_2010.ppt
 * http://www.ninilchikrussian.com/documents/Alaskan%20Russian_Final%20draft.pdf


 * Key Features


 * It appears that both Doukhobor and Ninilchik have the "Chekov Complex," meaning they tend to pronounce "V" more like an English "W" (вода = woda?).


 * The Ninilchik dialect appears to have two consonant characteristics which differ from Standard Russian:
 * The Russian letter "R" (Р) would be pronounced more like an English "R" than the  (or "Rolled R") in Standard Russian.
 * The Russian letter "Kh" (Х) would be pronounced like an English "H" than the Standard Russian.


 * New Ideas


 * All dialects use /h/ and /ɹ/ (for the most part)
 * The Gulf/Kenai dialect often uses /w/ instead of /v/.
 * This dialect is spoken mainly in the Kenai Peninsula and southern New Irkutsk.
 * The "Upper Columbian" dialect often uses the /ɣ/ instead of /g/.
 * This dialect is spoken along the Upper Columbia River (northern Idaho and eastern Columbia).
 * The Sonoman dialect preferably pronounces "O" as /oʊ/ in all instances.

Names of Alaska and New Archangel

 * "...I get bored sometimes" &mdash; Nuke


 * Alaska


 * New Archangel


 * : 新阿尔汉格尔斯克 (Xīnā'ěrhàngé'ěrsīkè)
 * : New Archangel
 * : Neu-Archangelsk
 * : Ny-Arkhangelsk
 * : Новоархангельск (Novoarkhangyel'sk)
 * : Nuevo Arcángel

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-/

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 ).


 * Member States (OTL)




 * Expanded Member States (ATL)


 * Alaska:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0

Alaskan Teams



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


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


 * New Westminster Dougs («Дуги» Нью-Уэстминстер, "Dugi" 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)

A Different Russia

 * http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:NuclearVacuum/Archive_4#Russia.2FUkraine_in_RA



Governmental Structure

 * The Russian Federation will be a, which would've likely been proposed by the anti-Yeltsin factions). The head of government will be known as the "" (or "Prime Minister").


 * The presidency will now be a (mostly) ceremonial body, though would still be democratically elected (a la ). would retain the presidency during the 1990s.


 * The Russian legislature will consist of two houses: the "Federation Council" and the "Congress of People's Deputies." Each subject will receive equal membership in the FC (whose members are appointed), while the CPD is democratically elected based on population.


 * The Congress of People's Deputies is currently elected using (a la ).

Republics



 * Russia is divided into dozens of republics, whose sovereignty is comparable to that of US States. The use of republics developed during the 1990s as a response to the continued use of Soviet-styled hierarchical subjects.


 * These republics are to be based on demographics, history, and regionalism.


 * Russia will currently include several republics which are not part of OTL's nation (i.e., Abkhazia, Belarus, South Ossetia, and Eastern Ukraine).


 * Ukraine (For LG... if you happen to read this)


 * I'm reconsidering the possibility that is partitioned and the east is reunited with Russia.


 * This Eastern Ukrainian state would comprise of the pro-Russian south, with the exceptions of the and  oblasts.


 * These two would (sadly) remain due to international pressure and compromise. In all likelihood, any pro-Russians living here would simply relocate to Russia's controlled territory.


 * The rump Ukraine would become a "" country (i.e., follows Poland and is pro-European).


 * The larger Russia will (in total) now include eastern Ukraine, Belarus, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia.


 * Though I'm not too sure, there may exist the possibility that the conflict in Ukraine split over into Moldova, with the PMR possibly being recaptured by Moldova and no longer exists (with elements of which relocating to Russia).

List of Russian Republics

 * Canon



China



 * Due to Japan's defeat during the Russo-Japanese War, the subsequent is butterflied away (at least how it occurred in OTL).


 * will continue, resulting in the Republic of China joining the Axis Powers instead of Japan.


 * During, China would invade and occupy , , , and possibly as far as and.


 * China simultaneously attacks the Soviet Union, occupying much of Manchuria and Mongolia. China's decision to invade Korea results in Japan getting into the war on the side of the Allies.


 * Japan would attack China in similar manners to the, though China would be able to fight back effectively due to continued German cooperation.


 * Complete Allied operations against China begin following the defeat of Germany in 1945. Fighting continues beyond OTL's conclusion. China ultimately surrenders following the use of atomic weapons against Chinese cities (either American or Japanese bombs are used).


 * In a manner similar to Germany, China is partitioned among the allies in the following manner:
 * The Soviet Union is aloud to allowed to annex (which is reunited with the Mongol SSR),  (becoming the Uyghur SSR), and a portion of the  (which is partitioned into the aforementioned republics).
 * The United Kingdom annexes more territory for and is allowed to establish a protectorate over  (which later gains full independence).
 * France is allowed to expand into and . These territories are merged into  and are later unite with  to establish a single sovereign nation.
 * Portugal was also allowed to expand 's territory.
 * With the backing of the Allied Powers, Japan was allowed the reestablish the in the rump Chinese state. Japanese troops would continue to be stationed across China to this day (a la American troops in Germany and Japan in OTL).


 * The is established as an organization on par with the  and.


 * Though the continues to fight for control (now against the Japanese), most flee the area. Those in the north are absorbed into the Soviet Union, while those in the south cooperate with the  to establish communist control in Indochina. In a manner similar to that of OTL, the leaders of the CCP relocate to  and establish the People's Republic of China, vowing to fight against Japanese rule and the Qing Dynasty.


 * Manchuria, Mongolia, and Uyghurstan gain independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.


 * Due to WWII and the formalization of borders, the colonial cities of Hong Kong and Macau are never considered to return to China. Instead, both are granted independence by the 1990s. The same would be true for the French-controlled city of.

Japan

 * The Russian Empire is able to defeat Japan in the Russo-Japanese War. In great part due to men and supplies coming from Russian America, Russia was able to bombard Japan with waves of continued fighting, which Japan could not handle over time. Russia secured all of Manchuria, received the Kuril Islands, and established a protectorate over Korea.


 * Japan occupies part of the Russian Far East following the Russian Revolution, though gave back most of it (a la OTL). The exceptions are the Kuril Islands and Korea (which Japan formally annexes years later).


 * With Japan being more humble following their defeat, China becomes the main partner for Germany. China becomes part of the Axis Powers instead of Japan.

Mentioned Nations

 * China:0:0
 * Japan:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Japan:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Japan:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
 * Manchuria:0:0
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 * https://za.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunghgoz
 * https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cunghgoz#Zhuang
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pingguo_County
 * https://za.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daigoz

Polynesia



 * Regions to be Included



Politics of Polynesia

 * (Prime Minister?)
 * House of Nobles (modeled on House of Lords)?
 * House of Nobles (modeled on House of Lords)?

States/Provinces of Polynesia



 * With the being the  of Polynesia, all state/provinces names are to be in Hawaiian (or otherwise d).


 * All preexisting colonies/nations are to retain their exact borders upon joining Polynesia. The only exceptions may include:
 * The French colonies ( and ) could be allowed to be admitted as their constituent subdivisions (instead of remaining amalgamated entities).
 * Due to their larger populations, and  may be partitioned into two or more provinces ( and  from Fiji, and  from Hawaii).


 * Standard Hawaiian Names


 * → Pīkī
 * → Hawaiʻi
 * → Kauaʻi
 * → Kilepaka
 * → Nuʻuhiwa (a la )
 * → Lalakoʻa
 * → Kāmoa or Haʻamoa
 * → Kahiki
 * → Kona
 * → ʻUwea


 * Potential Hawaiian Names (Best Guess)


 * → Kupuaʻi
 * → Pukuna or Hukuna
 * → Niuē
 * → Laʻiākea
 * → Kuamoku or Paʻumoku
 * → Kuwalu
 * → Kuwalu


 * States/Provinces



Alaskan Missile Crisis

 * The and an atmosphere of  would effect all of Alaska:0:0 during the 1950s. As a consequence, Alaskans favor closer ties with the United States:0:0 (including military assistance).


 * It as during this time that the Alaskan government and military began to expand their . Due to a lack of nuclear resources within its borders, the domestic program never developed a nuclear bomb.


 * In 1955, Igor Vaare:0:0 is elected to the presidency. His administration focused on improving Alaska's infrastructure as a deterrent against a possible Soviet attack. This also included expanding military relations with the United States.


 * Under the, a military agreement is established between Alaska and the United States. Under the provisions, American missiles are allowed to be stationed within Alaska.


 * Throughout the deployment of these weapon systems, average Alaskans would be kept in the dark that many of these "defensive" missiles would (in fact) include nuclear warheads.


 * The Soviet Union:0:0 would push itself into the situation by 1960. Unhappy that his country was completely surrounded by enemy missiles (combined with the two incidences of American planes being shot down over the USSR), opts to make public the evidence (collected by spies and surveillance) of American nuclear weapons being stationed in Alaska.


 * Though not acting militarily, the USSR puts pressure on both Alaska and the United States. Japan:0:0 also places pressures on the two, believing that missiles in Alaska would also threaten their security.


 * Following these revelations, Alaskans make it clear that they oppose the stationing of nukes within their nation and the level of secrecy the government took to hide this fact. Though split on the issue, most Alaskans demand the nukes be withdrawn from the country.


 * It would be during this national debate that Alaskan and  form a political coalition against the decades of militarization. This coalition would form the basis of the Peace Party:0:0.


 * The nuclear debate in Alaska is intensified in early 1961, when a B-52 (carrying two nuclear bombs) near, resulting in the accidental detonation of both weapons. Thousands are killed during the incident. Fears of a similar accident possibly occurring in Alaska, the debate shifts completely against anything nuclear within Alaska.


 * A few months later, Pacifist and devout socialist, Vasily Kardash:0:0, is elected to the presidency. The new Kardash administration pushes for the complete removal of American missiles from Alaska and the reorientation towards within the Cold War.


 * Though continuing to cooperate with the United States on defensive issues, American personal and weaponry would be removed from the nation during the 1960s. Alaska would later withdrawal from the Rio Pact shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union.


 * Additions


 * During the 1950s, Alaska expanded its domestic nuclear weapons program (begun under the Gnatyshin administration). But due to the lack of nuclear material within Alaska's borders, this program was ultimately scrapped.


 * among NATO members were all done in secret and were all deployed by the late 1950s. With a domestic program being unrealistic, Alaska would conduct similar talks with the United States (potentially under the Rio Treaty?).

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.

Mexican States
The following list includes all of Mexico's (contemporary) states and notes on their possible place ATL. Those marked in BOLD refer to states/intendencias of the First Mexican Empire.


 * &mdash; Still part of Zacatecas
 * &mdash; Still part of Baja California.
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 * &mdash; Still part of Jalisco
 *  &mdash; Renamed (New Biscay)
 * &mdash; Still part of Mexico?
 *  &mdash; Renamed Valladolid?
 * &mdash; Still part of Mexico?
 * &mdash; Still part of Jalisco
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 *  &mdash; Renamed Nuevo Santander (New Santander)?
 * &mdash; Still part of Puebla
 *  &mdash; Renamed Valladolid?
 * &mdash; Still part of Mexico?
 * &mdash; Still part of Jalisco
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 *  &mdash; Renamed Nuevo Santander (New Santander)?
 * &mdash; Still part of Puebla
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 *  &mdash; Renamed Nuevo Santander (New Santander)?
 * &mdash; Still part of Puebla
 * &mdash; Still part of Yucatan?
 *  &mdash; Renamed Nuevo Santander (New Santander)?
 * &mdash; Still part of Puebla
 * &mdash; Still part of Puebla

More Details

 * &mdash; This state was split off from Zacatecas in the 1850s. Since Zacatecas revolted against Santa Anna, the creation of Aguascalientes was (in many ways) revenge.


 * &mdash; Was split off from Jalisco shortly after the end of the First Mexican Empire. The area was made a territory, though also spent time as part of neighboring Michoacán. Given its small population and non-native majority, my guess is that it'd remain in Jalisco.


 * &mdash; Was split off from Mexico following the end of France's occupation. The state was originally a military district, so it's possible that it won't form ATL.


 * &mdash; Split off from Jalisco late in the game. Maybe it remains ATL.


 * &mdash; This area held autonomy under Spanish rule (being based around a former Aztec kingdom). The First Mexican Empire ignored this, while the subsequent republican government formalized it. The current population is primarily Mexican (not native). I can see this area going either way.

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Political Parties 2.0

 * Contemporary


 * Evergreen Party:0:0 &mdash;, ,


 * Freedom Party:0:0 &mdash;, , (historic)


 * Peace Party:0:0 &mdash; ,


 * Historic (Pre-Revolution)


 *  &mdash; ,


 * Republican Party &mdash; ,


 *  &mdash; ,


 *  &mdash; ,


 *  &mdash;, , ,


 * Historic (Alaskan Wars)


 * Communist Party ← Social Democratic Labour Party


 * Constitutional Democratic Party


 * Nationalist Party ← Union of October 17


 * Republican Party


 * Socialist Party ← Socialist Revolutionary Party


 * Historic (Post-Wars)


 * Constitutional Democratic Party &mdash;→ Evergreen Party:0:0


 * Fascist Party ← Nationalist Party


 * Republican Party &mdash;→ Evergreen Party:0:0


 * Socialist Party &mdash;→ Peace Party:0:0


 * Workers' Party ← Communist Party &mdash;→ Peace Party:0:0

Fascism in Alaska



 * and would gain national popularity during the late 1920s and throughout the 1930s.


 * Alaskan Fascists would be elected/appointed to both chambers of the General Congress of Alaska:General Congress:0 during this time.


 * The Fascist Party would continue to participate in national politics during the early years of . This was due to its broad popularity and the lack of opposition to . The party is ultimately banned/disbanded by 1945.


 * The party would gained the majority of its support from the population.


 * Though the Fascists would've attempted to gains support by all European Alaskans, the party ultimately remained and.

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

Governors of Alaska

 * {{legend|lightgreen|Evergreen Party:Evergreens:0}}
 * {{legend|pink|Peace Party:Pacifists:0}}


 * Aleutia:0:0 &mdash; (Boris Edgmon)
 * Bering:0:0
 * Columbia:0:0 &mdash; (maybe),  (maybe),  (maybe)
 * Far North:0:0 &mdash; ?


 * Kodiak:0:0
 * New Caledonia:0:0
 * New Irkutsk:0:0 &mdash; ?, ?
 * Oregon:0:0 &mdash; Pavel Goberman
 * Queen Charlotte Islands:0:0
 * Shelikof:0:0
 * Sitka:0:0


 * Tongass:0:0
 * Vancouver Island:0:0
 * Yakutat:0:0 &mdash; ?

Christmas with Alaskans

 * &mdash; I have to go to work in an hours, so here's to being bored.

Ethnography of Alaska

 * {{legend|white|European Alaskans &mdash; Majority}}
 * {{legend|yellow|Asian Alaskans &mdash; Largest Minority}}
 * {{legend|red|Native Alaskans and Creoles}}
 * Others
 * Africans
 * Pacific Islanders


 * Europeans




 * Asians




 * Others