A New Beginning - Our 1992 Russian Federation

As space exploration will be a very important plan in our game , I would really appreciate if you posted here or dm me with technologies, plans, projects etc. about moon landing and generally about space exploration.
 
Russian private aerospace companies (2007)
In the pivotal year of 2007, amid a resurgent Russia and a rapidly evolving global aerospace landscape, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and a consortium of influential Russian billionaires made a historic leap by establishing private aerospace companies within the country. This groundbreaking move mirrored the trajectory of their Western counterparts and symbolized a transformative shift in Russia's aerospace industry, heralding a new era of innovation, competitiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit. Against the backdrop of a revitalized Russia under the leadership of President Lukashenko, who championed economic modernization and technological advancement, the decision to establish private aerospace companies represented a strategic response to the changing dynamics of the global aerospace market. Inspired by the success stories of private aerospace giants like Boeing and Airbus in the West, Russian stakeholders recognized the imperative to adapt and compete in an increasingly privatized and commercialized industry landscape.

Led by the United Aircraft Corporation, a state-owned entity with a rich legacy in aerospace manufacturing, the initiative to establish private aerospace companies garnered support from a consortium of Russian billionaires, industrialists, and visionaries. These influential figures, driven by a shared vision of revitalizing Russia's aerospace sector and harnessing its potential for growth and innovation, provided the necessary investment, expertise, and strategic direction to realize the ambitious goals of the endeavor. The establishment of private aerospace companies in resurgent Russia was characterized by a convergence of factors, including favorable economic conditions, technological advancements, and a supportive regulatory environment. Leveraging Russia's rich aerospace heritage, world-class engineering talent, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, these companies aimed to position themselves as global leaders in key segments of the aerospace market, including commercial aviation, space exploration, and satellite technology.

The emergence of private aerospace companies in Russia sparked a wave of excitement and optimism within the country's aerospace community, igniting a spirit of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation. Start-ups, research institutions, and technology incubators proliferated across the country, nurturing a culture of creativity and experimentation and providing fertile ground for the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies and solutions.
One of the primary objectives of the newly established private aerospace companies was to diversify Russia's aerospace portfolio and reduce its reliance on state-sponsored projects and military contracts. By expanding into commercial aviation and space exploration, these companies sought to tap into lucrative international markets, forge strategic partnerships with global aerospace leaders, and showcase Russia's technological prowess and innovation on the world stage.

Furthermore, the establishment of private aerospace companies in resurgent Russia catalyzed broader economic development and modernization efforts, driving job creation, fostering innovation ecosystems, and attracting foreign investment. The infusion of private capital and entrepreneurial energy injected dynamism and competitiveness into Russia's aerospace sector, positioning it for sustained growth and success in the years to come. Overall, the establishment of private aerospace companies in resurgent Russia in 2007 represented a bold and visionary leap forward, signaling the country's determination to reclaim its status as a global aerospace powerhouse and chart a course toward a prosperous and technologically advanced future. With a firm foundation in place and a spirit of innovation driving their endeavors, these companies were poised to make significant contributions to Russia's aerospace industry and its broader economic development trajectory.
 
I'd rather not that as we have lots of other ethnic groups.
Union of Eurasian Republics, then?

What's wrong with Union State? But generally i believe we had this discussion couple of time's. Even with the pro Russian coup it's quite improbable that Ukraine will join the Union State. We are talking about State where significant part of population is pro Western and majority is probably pro independence.

Even if compromise power sharing solution could be reached it's really hard to apply it democratically without avoiding rolling over democratic principles and diminishing the power of voter base in Russia itself. Everything else relays on Ukraine ending with significant autonomy in Russian dominated state.

Ukraine might grow to be pro Russian but it's unlikely to be willing to give up its sovereignty while Russia which is democratic is unlikely to accept some compromise solution which generally tend to be more bad than good like shown in Austro-Hungari. CIS/EEU/CSTO should be ideal platforms for Ukrainian/Russian cooperation.

This way we can nuture positive and brotherly/sisterly relationships between two nations based on equal relationship and mutual respect.
 
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What's wrong with Union State?
I agree, I've grown quite partial to the name Union State. It's nice and simple.

Gimme some names for Russian aerospace companies my friends.
Quite partial to Perun myself. Zarya and Zvezda have been used already so would be cool to use the Slavic God of Thunder. Poyekhali (Let's go) is what Yuri Gagarin said when he lifted off to become the first man in space so that would be a really cool tie to historic space culture. So my two suggestions: Perun and Poyekhali!
 
What's wrong with Union State? But generally i believe we had this discussion couple of time's. Even with the pro Russian coup it's quite improbable that Ukraine will join the Union State. We are talking about State where significant part of population is pro Western and majority is probably pro independence.

Even if compromise power sharing solution could be reached it's really hard to apply it democratically without avoiding rolling over democratic principles and diminishing the power of voter base in Russia itself. Everything else relays on Ukraine ending with significant autonomy in Russian dominated state.

Ukraine might grow to be pro Russian but it's unlikely to be willing to give up its sovereignty while Russia which is democratic is unlikely to accept some compromise solution which generally tend to be more bad than good like shown in Austro-Hungari. CIS/EEU/CSTO should be ideal platforms for Ukrainian/Russian cooperation.

This way we can nuture positive and brotherly/sisterly relationships between two nations based on equal relationship and mutual respect.
Oh I'm for Union State but I'm against an only Slavic one though. As for Ukraine, I'm still for them to join the Union State but if that doesn't work, we could go with the "Alliance & Cooperation" idea.
 
As we are somewhere in the middle of our game (from 1991 to mid 2020s) - I want you to ask if Russia's end goal should be dismantling American domination in political and economic world system, combined with pushing them out of Europe, and with end result in Russian political, economic and military domination over Europe?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Place for your input
 

kucslics

Banned
Depends how far cousins, 3rd or 4th cousins and farther out should be fine, anything closer is kinda iffy though. There's a reason the Church banned cousin marriage
Why? Second cousin marriage isn't dangerous at all and the chance of defects is still low even in the case of first cousins.

The reason why the Church banned cousin marriage has probably more to do with breaking up clans and family networks - replacing them with nuclear families - and thus consolidating their power (family networks could no longer compete with them).
I think this was definitely useful for Western civilization (https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsa...s-in-the-medieval-churchs-obsession-with-ince), but it's not really necessary if cousin marriage is no longer the cultural norm.
 
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As we are somewhere in the middle of our game (from 1991 to mid 2020s) - I want you to ask if Russia's end goal should be dismantling American domination in political and economic world system, combined with pushing them out of Europe, and with end result in Russian political, economic and military domination over Europe?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Place for your input
No. Because it will create needless conflict. What the Union State should focus on, is itself and its relations with the 1st and 2nd world (in that order). If that works out, the American dominance will suffer anyway, but as an effect, not a goal.
 
C. While a complete collapse of American power is a tempting end goal, it’s also both overambitious and too destabilizing globally. A more realistic goal would be an informal recognition of spheres of interest as per the Cold War, or the pre-WWI Pax Brittanica world order.

At the very least, the USA must be made to recognize that Russia is not and never will be an American client, and is willing and able to protect and advance its national interests just as the USA is.
 
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kucslics

Banned
Prohibition doesn't work at eliminating vices, but it does work at reducing them, as long as it's enforced. The titular Prohibition didn't eliminate alcohol consumption, but it did reduce it. If banning it turns even 1/10 of abortions into live births, that would go quite a ways toward giving Russia healthy demographics
Yes, but people couldn't easily go to other states to buy alcohol. If both abortion and contraception are banned, it will be mostly the poor whose population will explode (while most of the educated population will be able to get contraceptives).
Making the 'pro-life' viewpoint the cultural norm (with people who commit abortion or use contraceptives being shamed) may work more effectively long-term*, but it would require total media control.

*Consider that smoking rates were cut in third in the US between 1965 and 2019, while prohibition only reduced alcohol consumption by 30-40% (with the exception of the first few years, when it was lowe)
 
I at the very least want to knock the US out of hyperpower status. I want three superpowers in the world.
Most likelly it will be those 4, with the USA,RUSSIA,CHINA and INDIA in the future, maybe the EU as the fifth but i don't really know if they have the ability to sort all the paperwork to create it till the TL ends in 2020
 
C) Not really as it's kinda unrealistic and creates needless conflict. Union States/Russia's goal should be primary to build itself up as a stable and powerful world pole and to generally continue our trend of peaceful development.

In regards to the world, our goal should be multipolar world, thus generally fulfilling our goals of countering the rise of any hegemonic power. We can achieve this by cooperating with rising powers like India, China, Brazil etc. Goal really shouldn't be dismantling of USA's power as much as checking it and preventing it to dictate world trends unilaterally. But we should also strive to mantain our relationship with current powers (West) through institutions like G8 etc.

In regards to Europe? Really just keep it divided and in case of USA presence, our goal shouldn't be complete withdrawal of USA from Europe and European domination opposed to achieving some sort of detente with USA and getting them to acknowledge our sphere of influence. Plus still strive to engage with Europe diplomatically.

Generally any more ambitious goals should be done by our theoretical successors in 2030/40s.
 
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As we are somewhere in the middle of our game (from 1991 to mid 2020s) - I want you to ask if Russia's end goal should be dismantling American domination in political and economic world system, combined with pushing them out of Europe, and with end result in Russian political, economic and military domination over Europe?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Place for your input
C) It is not realistic, nor ideal, for Russian domination over Europe. Western Europe is too tied with the US to ever truly become us, and the day they do is the day we find ourselves in a colonial quagmire. What we should see is the death of American unilateralism, of a multipolar world. We should work with our friends in China and the developing world to increase their influence and say in the global sphere. We can even extend the same to the EU provided we can convince them of our honest beliefs and convince them to be a neutral agent for us.
 
C Even if it was possible high chance the US would go nuclear hot than accept the loss.

That and chat for better or worse does not seem that interested in altering the map, we say don't want to cause the second rise of a second Pan Arab movement to try and chase the US out of the Middle East because we want good relations with Israel and don't mind the US there, We don't want the China becoming being hegemon of Eurasia ect. Sure it's risky but that's the cost of changing the world. Chat however is quite comfortable in the current world order just wants to nudge it a bit.


The goal is the continuation and expansion of the Union's power.
 
Rise of China and Russia in context of deindustrialization of the West (2007)
In the complex tapestry of global economic shifts, the resurgence of Russia and China as paramount beneficiaries of the West's deindustrialization stands as a defining feature of the contemporary era. With Western capital increasingly gravitating towards the East, both Russia and China have emerged as formidable players in the realm of heavy industry and manufacturing, redefining the contours of global trade, investment, and geopolitical power. The phenomenon of deindustrialization in the West, characterized by the decline of traditional manufacturing sectors and the relocation of production facilities to lower-cost regions, has been a defining trend of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Driven by factors such as globalization, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences, this seismic shift has reshaped the economic landscapes of Western nations while simultaneously propelling Russia and China to the forefront of global manufacturing. For Russia, the influx of Western capital into its heavy industry and manufacturing sectors represents a strategic opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of natural resources, skilled workforce, and strategic geographical location.

With a legacy of industrial prowess dating back to the Soviet era, Russia possesses a wealth of expertise in sectors such as steel production, machinery manufacturing, and aerospace engineering. As Western companies seek to tap into Russia's abundant resources and skilled labor force, they are increasingly forging partnerships, joint ventures, and production facilities within the country. Similarly, China has experienced a meteoric rise as the world's preeminent manufacturing powerhouse, propelled by its vast population, rapid urbanization, and state-led industrial policies. Over the past few decades, China has transformed itself into a global manufacturing hub, producing a diverse array of goods ranging from consumer electronics and textiles to automobiles and heavy machinery. Western companies have flocked to China to take advantage of its low labor costs, efficient supply chains, and expansive market potential, leading to a profound reshaping of the global manufacturing landscape. The ascendancy of Russia and China as primary beneficiaries of the West's deindustrialization has far-reaching implications for the global economy, trade relations, and geopolitical dynamics. As Western companies transfer their manufacturing operations to these Eastern powerhouses, they are not only seeking to reduce production costs, but also tapping into new markets and diversifying their supply chains.

This trend has deepened economic interdependence between the West and Russia and China, while simultaneously fostering a reconfiguration of global supply networks. From Russia's perspective, the influx of Western capital into its heavy industry and manufacturing sectors has injected much-needed vitality into its economy, traditionally reliant on oil and gas exports. By diversifying its industrial base and attracting foreign investment, Russia aims to reduce its dependence on volatile commodity markets and foster sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, the expansion of its manufacturing sector has generated new employment opportunities, driving economic development and social stability across the nation. In China, the influx of Western capital has catalyzed the country's economic metamorphosis, propelling it to become the world's second-largest economy and a pivotal player in global trade and investment. Western companies have poured billions of dollars into China's manufacturing sector, establishing joint ventures, wholly-owned subsidiaries, and production facilities across the nation. This has not only bolstered China's industrial capacity but also facilitated technology transfer, skills enhancement, and innovation, fueling the country's ongoing economic ascent. Nevertheless, the rise of Russia and China as global manufacturing behemoths has also raised concerns regarding labor rights, environmental sustainability, and geopolitical tensions.

In Russia, environmental degradation and labor rights violations have emerged as pressing issues, as heavy industry expands and foreign investment pours in. Similarly, in China, questions concerning labor rights abuses, pollution, and intellectual property infringement have garnered international scrutiny, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability from both governments and multinational corporations. Moreover, the burgeoning economic and geopolitical influence of Russia and China has engendered heightened competition with the West, particularly in critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. This has precipitated tensions between major powers and spurred debates about the future of global governance, trade relations, and security cooperation. As Russia and China assert their influence on the world stage, the traditional balance of power is in flux, reshaping the contours of international relations and challenging the predominance of Western-led institutions. In conclusion, the resurgence of Russia and China as principal beneficiaries of the West's deindustrialization represents a seminal shift in the global economic landscape. While it has fueled economic growth and development in both nations, it has also raised a litany of challenges and concerns. As the world navigates this new reality, the ascent of Russia and China as global manufacturing giants will continue to shape the trajectory of the 21st-century global economy.
 
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