Zitravgrad (and Puppets) Inquiries Office [Q&A | IC & OOC]

[Zitravgrad]

"While I trust the efficiency of my secret police and guards, we can always take more training. That will be favorable."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Skyhooked]

"What is your hardest exercise in curriculum for military? Cause me and my friends are up for a good challenge. And how about a friendly competition between our groups?"-Bored man-at-arms

[Bruke]

"We noticed you have a lot of nuclear waste, may we buy some? We're working on a new reactor design that reprocesses most spent fuel. I know what you're going to say, no private industry and all, but we're actually backed by the government."

[Zitravgrad]

"What is your hardest exercise in curriculum for military? Cause me and my friends are up for a good challenge. And how about a friendly competition between our groups?"-Bored man-at-arms

"Our most famous training is winter maneuver, taking place in winter in the middle of the Wasteland area. It serves as the practice for Arctic warfare. Definitely a thrill, given the difficult terrain of the region. By the way, that sounds like an idea, sir. That is, if you can handle below-zero temperature."
- Anya Veranska-Baklay, Minister of Defense

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"We noticed you have a lot of nuclear waste, may we buy some? We're working on a new reactor design that reprocesses most spent fuel. I know what you're going to say, no private industry and all, but we're actually backed by the government."

"It sounds quite compelling to us, sir, given our circumstance. We do utilize our nuclear waste, but in an unsatisfactory amount and rate. If it is of use to any other nation, then we are prepared to settle a deal if it is indeed supported by your government."
- Mihail Novgorov, Secretary of the Chairman

[Arkeyana]

Do you have FTL?

[Bruke]

"By the way, what is your opinion of our country? And how can we contact you regarding the purchase of nuclear waste?"

The Brukean Foriegn Minister

[Zitravgrad]

Do you have FTL?

"This project is in progress, unfortunately. Our nation is still young and we have other needs to attend to first. Still, nothing will prevent us from obtaining one."
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"Or... should I answer with slight bit of cheating? Our future Martian Technocracy informs us that we will obtain it in 2037, 20 years from now. But I will not confirm that as a fact, since future is changeable."

"By the way, what is your opinion of our country? And how can we contact you regarding the purchase of nuclear waste?"

The Brukean Foriegn Minister

"It seems like your nation has rich culture, especially theatre, which is always fascinating. Also, I understand your nation is a constitutional monarchy. If so, I believe that your nation is negotiable, by the least."

"To contact us about the trade, simply send a telegram to us."

[Persagonia]

"What is your nation's view on Persagonia?"
- President Amir Khatami?

"Is your nation reliant on oil? If so, then we will sell oil to your nation at a cheap price"
- Energy and Petroleum Minister of Persagonia

[Zitravgrad]

"What is your nation's view on Persagonia?"
- President Amir Khatami?

"Is your nation reliant on oil? If so, then we will sell oil to your nation at a cheap price"
- Energy and Petroleum Minister of Persagonia

"Generally positive, sir. We are not entirely familiar to the history of your world (yet), but we are impressed by how Persagonia managed to emerge in the region that seems to be filled with conflicts. Also, we do find that the fact your nation is secular... easy to deal with."

"We must decline on this, sir. We are in fact an exporter of oil and natural gas ourselves. Moreover, our nation relies on the combination of eolic power, nuclear and, sooner or later, antimatter."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Lexium]

"I'm usually not a fan of communist nations, but you seem to be pretty alright for a communist land. I have to ask, how's the state of the internet in Zitravgrad ? It is it widespread ? Used by the common citizen ? Free and uncensored ? Do you have videogames ? If yes, who produces them ?"
-Emperor Lexicus Paxem

[Zitravgrad]

"I'm usually not a fan of communist nations, but you seem to be pretty alright for a communist land. I have to ask, how's the state of the internet in Zitravgrad ? It is it widespread ? Used by the common citizen ? Free and uncensored ? Do you have videogames ? If yes, who produces them ?"
-Emperor Lexicus Paxem

"Allow me to break the questions into a list:
- Internet use in Zitravgrad is supported by the state, under the supervision of Ministry of Media and Communication. Over 91% of the population have access to the internet. The government reaches its people with the use of internet after all.
- Everyone is allowed to use it, definitely everyone. Mobile data and private wi-fi are charged as appropriate.
- We try to keep it as free as possible. But it is generally recognized that a long list of... raunchy, suggestive sites are... well... blocked.
- Video games exist, but largely bought online through internet. The state does not give much attention to video game industry, but there should be a few remarkable video game developers."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Topoliani]

"Terribly sorry if this has been asked before, but is there a USA equivalent on your planet? If so, how powerful are they?"
-Dandi

[Kenmoria]

"What is the most popular type of car in Zitravgrad?"

[Zitravgrad]

"Terribly sorry if this has been asked before, but is there a USA equivalent on your planet? If so, how powerful are they?"
-Dandi

"They are 'Atlanzia'. Or should we call them 'Colonial Atlanzia? As I have studied, it seems like this USA is a powerful country that have declared independent from 'Britain'. In our universe, Atlanzia and Anglicia have settled over petty arguments and allowed some autonomy to be given to Atlanzia. But this autonomy seemed to get out of hand. Atlanzia has control over its own economy and even some military affairs while recognizing Anglicia's constitutional monarch in return."
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"They are our bitterest rival around... and we always love to poke fun at the fact they are still 'a colony'. They are powerful enough to threaten the enemies of Anglicia that are within their reach, but not enough to be declared a major power."

"What is the most popular type of car in Zitravgrad?"

"While we admit to importing cars from many countries, state-produced, electric cars dominate the market due to its efficiency, affordable price and environmental benefits. It is so often said, 'Everyone drives a Luvaska, because there is only Luvaska in Zitravgrad.' Well, that statement is not entirely correct, but you will still see more of this Luvaska than others, because it is specially made for our often snowy roads."

- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Skyhooked]

"If one of your citizens goes to our resort, for example to New Sodom and does not-so-moralistic things. You know, smoking weed or visiting one of it's brothels... but it's victimless, and your authorities get to know that, will he get problems with law?"-Toruist guide.

[Zitravgrad]

"If one of your citizens goes to our resort, for example to New Sodom and does not-so-moralistic things. You know, smoking weed or visiting one of it's brothels... but it's victimless, and your authorities get to know that, will he get problems with law?"-Toruist guide.

"Normally not, sir. What happened abroad, stays abroad. Our authority only comes to action once it is discovered that our citizens commit something truly illegal or highly embarrassing enough to need our intervention. However, he might need to pass drug test before entering the border. That's all."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[The Raven Technocracy]

"What is your opinion of the Technate? Also, how is the Chairman doing? I've heard rumors the poor one-eyed wolf is becoming more fragile."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

[Zitravgrad]

"What is your opinion of the Technate? Also, how is the Chairman doing? I've heard rumors the poor one-eyed wolf is becoming more fragile."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

"Despite the Technate's vocal opinions against socialism and our 'seven years of totalitarianism' (and two other years in which democracy is still in debate in Zitravgrad) , we understand that their criticism means well to us. We admire the Technate's technological advances, as well as the Technocrat-General's intentions to improve his country with science."

"As for how I am doing at the moment, I am afraid that years of stoic nonchalance and overworking has caught up with me, made worse by my... mental issues. I am currently taking six medications, and while I am still working with the same efficiency as ever, I am advised to tone down on physical labor. Right now, the word 'frail' is quite suitable, yet an insult to my dignity as a worker of the state..."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Constitutional Technocracy of Minecraft]

Why do you have an act against atheism? We have 91% atheism and we haven't instated such an act (religious and non-religious people co-exist peacefully for the most part in the CTM). We would personally say it's needlessly authoritarian.

[Zitravgrad]

"Act of Atheism is within itself an anti-dissident act as well as the implementation of socialism in general. It was beyond uncomfortable for us to know that it was religion that was between us and our progress as a nation. Before 2015, secessionists and Empire's loyalist often caused riots by claiming 'God's orders', while existence of the Church in general created a non-productive caste in our society, which simply lived on the state's and the people's expense."
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"We found that the Church was dissatisfied by the riddance of tax exemption and their influence within the government. Moreover, the Church and the riots were heavily linked to each other, and this became the last straw between the Church and the state."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Zitravgrad]

"Any other questions?"

[Skyhooked]

"I've studied files about parental licensing in other countries, saw many weird, ridiculous, and hard to complete requirements. Your requirements are quite reasonable, which I commend. I even hope, that such laws will be passed in Skyhooked, but no, Council deemed them "Too oppressive". But I wonder about this: Are there any hidden requirements for having children in your country? Like for example... one country, called Failerio, gave suspicious preferenes to families with dogs. Please be fair, because that's for the archive."-Archivarius.

[Zitravgrad]

"This... parental licensing is meant for population control and resource management., and even a mild, passive form of eugenics. So the requirements are exactly as seen, and it is not too difficult to meet if one is determined enough. But indeed, we cannot avoid the fact that prospect parents who belong to the high ranks of intellectual careers (scientists, technicians, teachers and academics in general) seem to obtain the license easier than others."
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"Similar requirements also apply to adoption license, but this one is easier to obtain, as to encourage adoption."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky

[Skyhooked]

"My friends say, that you folk still enjoy beached despite that cold. Do you have those... polar bear plunges? Like the one I've experienced, when jumped in a pool, where hotel workers dumped all the ice from all freezers and refrigeratiors in hotel, cause they wanted to get thigs done faster and watch the game."-Drunkie

[Zitravgrad]

"It is known to be a practice done by daredevils, special force in training or after a bath in banya. Banya is a public bathhouse akin to sauna where people meet for socializing and relaxing. The bathhouse maintains a very high temperature. So it is unsurprising that people might want to cool down in the icy water after a session of steam bath and a message with birch branches."
- Kazimir Ivanovich Miroslavsky, a bit embarrassed