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| Aleutian Sovereign Soviet Republic Алеутская Суверенная Советская Республика Timeline: Third Time's the Charm
OTL equivalent: West Aleutian Islands | ||||||
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| Capital | Kamenegrad | |||||
| Religion | Secular state | |||||
| Government | Dependency under a Federal Marxist–Leninist one-party directorial parliamentary socialist republic | |||||
| - | First Secretary | Mikhail Mashkovtsev | ||||
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| - | Estimate | 6,000~ | ||||
| HDI | 0.433 | |||||
The Aleutian SSR is a semi-sovereign state that occupies the Aleutian Islands located in Alaska. The republic was founded in 1968 during the Moscow-Washington Conflict, when the Soviet Union annexed several areas of the Aleutian Islands. The conflict occurred during the ground invasion period of the war, and many islands of the region were destroyed in the process. The Aleutian SSR was granted semi-sovereign status, recognizing its distinct political and cultural identity.
The Aleutian SSR is led by its First Secretary, Mikhail Mashkovtsev, who has been in power since 1970. Prior to Mashkovtsev's leadership, the republic was under the de-facto rule of the Russian SFSR. Today, the sovereign state has a population of approximately 6,000, is a member of the League of Nations since May 2009, and has established diplomatic relations with several nations.
The Aleutian SSR is renowned for having a low population and a low Oppenheimer Index, which measures how inhospitable or hazardous an environment is for human habitation. With a score of 0.09, the Aleutian SSR is recognized as one of the most livable regions in the world. Despite its isolation and small population, the republic has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.433, indicating reasonable access to basic human needs, education, and healthcare.
The Aleutian SSR is situated in a region that is exposed to harsh climatic conditions and natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Nevertheless, the republic is rich in fishing opportunities and has a booming fishing industry. The region is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rare bird and marine species.
In recent years, the Aleutian SSR has experienced significant economic growth and development in various sectors, including the promotion of ecotourism, oil and gas exploration, and mining. With its unique geographical location, natural resources, and competent leadership, the Aleutian SSR is poised for continued growth and prosperity in the coming decades.
Etymology[]
The name of the Aleutian SSR comes from the Aleutian Islands (possibly from Chukchi aliat, literally "island"), also called the Aleut Islands or Aleutic Islands and known before 1867 as the Catherine Archipelago.
The word soviet is derived from the Russian word sovet (Russian: совет), meaning 'council', 'assembly', 'advice', ultimately deriving from the proto-Slavic verbal stem of *vět-iti ('to inform'), related to Slavic věst ('news'), English wise, the root in ad-vis-or (which came to English through French), or the Dutch weten ('to know'; compare wetenschap meaning 'science'). The word sovietnik means 'councillor'. Some organizations in Russian history were called council (Russian: совет). In the Russian Empire, the State Council which functioned from 1810 to 1917 was referred to as a Council of Ministers.
History[]
Following the Battle of Unalaska in 1969, where the Soviet Union won a Pyrrhic victory over the country, the Soviet Integration of the country began. This involved the establishment of a communist government and the nationalization of industries. The integration process was met with resistance from some citizens, resulting in a period of political upheaval and violence.
During the Moscow-Washington Conflict in the late 1960s to early 1970s, the country played a relatively minor role. Although it did not participate in any ground invasions, it did provide support to the Soviet Union through the supply of resources and military personnel. The country's position as a key strategic location in the Bering Sea and North Pacific made it an important asset for the Soviet Union.
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