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01-08-2006, 10:47
Russian Empire Factbook
Leader: Czar Ivan Mikhail
Capital: Moscow
Provinces Controlled
Eastern Poland: A flat area consisting of marsh and sluggish rivers. The Western frontier of Russia is also wooded and wet, making progress difficult. This war-torn area contributes little to the Empire itself, it's only export being peasants for the Russian army and amber found in its forests. Major towns are Minsk and Gomel
West Russia: The start of Russia proper, this is a flat area running right up to Moscow. This belt of towns and cities are relatively well off because of their proximity to the capital, and much trading occurs here. The major city is St Petersburg.
Crimea: The breadbasket of Russia, this area grows wheat, potatoes and even grapes for wine. A generally sunny climate and proximity to the empires of the Ottomans and Persia ensures that the Crimea is one of the wealthiest Russia Provinces. The major city is Tblisi.
Moscow (Muscovy): The crowning glory of the Russian Empire, the capital is one of the most established cities in the civilised world. Here the Russian cabinet sits in state, and the city is the summer residence of the Czar. There are numerous satellite towns surrounding the great city, strengthened by its greatness to be trading centres. Muscovy is the trading hub of Russia, and all Russia bows to its greatness. Major cities are Moscow, Novgorod and Samara.
Caucusas: Another temperate and sunny area, the lands surrounding the Caspian Sea are rich and fertile. Wheat, grapes and caviar for the Russian court is produced here. Major cities are Baku and Astrakhan.
Karellia: The most northern area of "civilised" Russia, the cold reaches of the Province border all of Finland, and give onto the unforgiving Kara Sea to the north. The biggest exports from here are furs and timber. The major city here is Archangel'sk.
Western Kazakh: The start of the wild steppes of Russia. Resources are tight here, and there are no major centres of population. Major industry is that of coal mining, but this is not industrialised or regulated and it is one of the poorest areas of Russia.
Eastern Kazakh: Mineral mining comprises most of the industry in this area. More populated than Western Kazakh and richer, the area mines copper, iron and coal, and some of the best horses in the world are raised on these cold steppelands. Major cities are Alma-Ata, Omsk and Frunze.
Ural Mountains: The end of European Russia. Copper, coal and other minerals are mined here, as well as the production of steel. Relatively wealthy, it is however looked down upon by the aristocrats of Muscovy and St Petersburg. Major cities are Tyumen, Tobolsk and Tara.
Siberia: The coldest and harshest area of Western Russia, and also the least populated. Furs and gold are produced here, and sent straight to Moscow. Major towns are Berezovo and Surgut.
Leader: Czar Ivan Mikhail
Capital: Moscow
Provinces Controlled
Eastern Poland: A flat area consisting of marsh and sluggish rivers. The Western frontier of Russia is also wooded and wet, making progress difficult. This war-torn area contributes little to the Empire itself, it's only export being peasants for the Russian army and amber found in its forests. Major towns are Minsk and Gomel
West Russia: The start of Russia proper, this is a flat area running right up to Moscow. This belt of towns and cities are relatively well off because of their proximity to the capital, and much trading occurs here. The major city is St Petersburg.
Crimea: The breadbasket of Russia, this area grows wheat, potatoes and even grapes for wine. A generally sunny climate and proximity to the empires of the Ottomans and Persia ensures that the Crimea is one of the wealthiest Russia Provinces. The major city is Tblisi.
Moscow (Muscovy): The crowning glory of the Russian Empire, the capital is one of the most established cities in the civilised world. Here the Russian cabinet sits in state, and the city is the summer residence of the Czar. There are numerous satellite towns surrounding the great city, strengthened by its greatness to be trading centres. Muscovy is the trading hub of Russia, and all Russia bows to its greatness. Major cities are Moscow, Novgorod and Samara.
Caucusas: Another temperate and sunny area, the lands surrounding the Caspian Sea are rich and fertile. Wheat, grapes and caviar for the Russian court is produced here. Major cities are Baku and Astrakhan.
Karellia: The most northern area of "civilised" Russia, the cold reaches of the Province border all of Finland, and give onto the unforgiving Kara Sea to the north. The biggest exports from here are furs and timber. The major city here is Archangel'sk.
Western Kazakh: The start of the wild steppes of Russia. Resources are tight here, and there are no major centres of population. Major industry is that of coal mining, but this is not industrialised or regulated and it is one of the poorest areas of Russia.
Eastern Kazakh: Mineral mining comprises most of the industry in this area. More populated than Western Kazakh and richer, the area mines copper, iron and coal, and some of the best horses in the world are raised on these cold steppelands. Major cities are Alma-Ata, Omsk and Frunze.
Ural Mountains: The end of European Russia. Copper, coal and other minerals are mined here, as well as the production of steel. Relatively wealthy, it is however looked down upon by the aristocrats of Muscovy and St Petersburg. Major cities are Tyumen, Tobolsk and Tara.
Siberia: The coldest and harshest area of Western Russia, and also the least populated. Furs and gold are produced here, and sent straight to Moscow. Major towns are Berezovo and Surgut.