Shadows of Kremlin 1924 (IC)

[St George Territory]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

Kostyantyn piped up saying, "Currently, our production of cereal is failing, as evidenced by the famine in 1921, to hold back on the mechanization of agriculture would be foolish, to say the least, and would doom many peasants to an unnecessary death by starvation. Ultimately though, it is important that we establish order in the region as the Basmachi bandits threaten potentially four million acres of agricultural land in the valley, the removal of the counter-revolutionaries would give us more food to supply the Volga river region as they are being rehabilitated from the devastating famine there." Kostyantyn paused, "Simply sending livestock to the region would not be effective in increasing production of the region, mechanization and integrated communities should see a greater rise in cereal production."

[Amuaplye]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

Kostyantyn piped up saying, "Currently, our production of cereal is failing, as evidenced by the famine in 1921, to hold back on the mechanization of agriculture would be foolish, to say the least, and would doom many peasants to an unnecessary death by starvation. Ultimately though, it is important that we establish order in the region as the Basmachi bandits threaten potentially four million acres of agricultural land in the valley, the removal of the counter-revolutionaries would give us more food to supply the Volga river region as they are being rehabilitated from the devastating famine there." Kostyantyn paused, "Simply sending livestock to the region would not be effective in increasing production of the region, mechanization and integrated communities should see a greater rise in cereal production."

"В порядке отлично. Мы вводим механизированное сельское хозяйство через 6 месяцев. Я хочу убедиться, что традиционное сельское хозяйство продлит голод, поскольку все здесь говорят, что это произойдет, прежде чем мы сделаем что-нибудь решительное."

1. Okay, fine. We introduce mechanized agriculture in 6 months. I want to make sure if traditional agriculture will prolong the famine as everyone here says it will before we do anything drastic.

[St George Territory]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Comrade Stegnov, you do know that famines are bad, right?"

[Amuaplye]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Comrade Stegnov, you do know that famines are bad, right?"

"Я не тупой. Конечно. Я пытаюсь понять, правы вы или нет. Лучше не разделить шкуру медведя, еще не убитого."

1. I'm not stupid. Of course. I'm trying to see if you're right or not. It's best not to divide the pelt of a bear not yet killed.

[St George Territory]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Comrade Stegnov, I can assure you that mechanization will improve crop yield and quality of food produced, as well as lessening the amount of labour needed for yields, I'm not sure how traditional farming would be better, as it would benefit the revolution as we will have more food and a better ability to deal with future food crises or famine."

[Amuaplye]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Comrade Stegnov, I can assure you that mechanization will improve crop yield and quality of food produced, as well as lessening the amount of labour needed for yields, I'm not sure how traditional farming would be better, as it would benefit the revolution as we will have more food and a better ability to deal with future food crises or famine."

"Да, но что, если механизированное сельскохозяйственное оборудование терпит неудачу? Что мы делаем? Продолжительность жизни лошади и быка в течение десятилетий, но к тому времени у нас были бы более здоровые лошади и быки. Часть механизированного оборудования может потерпеть неудачу завтра, и никто из населения не знает, как это исправить."

1. Yes, but what if the mechanized farm equipment fails? What do we do? The lifespan of a horse and an ox in the decades, but by then, we would have healthier horses and oxen. A piece of mechanized equipment could fail tomorrow, and none of the population would know how to fix it.

[St George Territory]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"By that logic Stegnov, what if the horse or oxen broke its leg? Then you would have nothing but a dead animal, peasants can be taught to fix issues or the establishment of motor pools."

[Barapam]

Erke Baikalin had so far watched the discussion in silence. Partially because he was more interested in the second item on the agenda, where he could present his plan for a Mongolian Soviet Socialist Republic, which patiently waited in the briefcase by his feet, and partially because he didn't want to bring attention to the fact that he had arrived just in the nick of time, and almost missed the beginning of the meeting. Especially given the reason, which wasn't anything he cared to explain to the others. Being a chronic ladies man, he had been busy with deepening the relation with his housekeeper... the fact that she was twice his age didn't matter to him at all, as long as she fell for his rustic charm.

The other side of that "charm" showed itself now, as he still had his hat on indoors, snorted, and wiped his nose with the back of his hand, which he then in turn wiped off on his trousers.

"Comrades, please! The pros and cons regarding mechanization of farming is something we'll discuss later on, if I remember the agenda correctly, so... just let it drop, okay? Now, my thoughts on the matter is that we should show these people both meanings of Soviet power. First we crush the bandits, kill them all to the last man if necessary, and then, we help the honest people there make the region flourish and harvest the fruits of Communism. Let's build schools for the children, support the farmers, and so on. Personally, I think mechanization and industrialization is the way to go, not just in the Fergana Valley, but all over the country, but like I said, that'll be discussed later on... right, comrade Mikuliyeev?

[Amuaplye]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"By that logic Stegnov, what if the horse or oxen broke its leg? Then you would have nothing but a dead animal, peasants can be taught to fix issues or the establishment of motor pools."

"Боже, я не думаю ясно... Я никогда не буду премьером с мозгом дурного..." He thought.

"Хорошо. Мы будем заниматься механизированным сельским хозяйством. Любые другие вещи, о которых вы хотите скулить?"

He furiously scribbled some notes on his draft.

1. God, I'm not thinking clearly... I'll never be Premier with the brain of a moron...
2. Fine. We'll do mechanized farming. Any other things you want to whine about?

[St George Territory]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Advocating for improvements in agriculture is my job, Comrade Stegnov. I would appreciate decorum in this meeting." Turning to Erke Kostyantyn said, "I agree that mechanization is the way to go, thank you." Looking at Mikuliyev he said, "Forgive me, Comrade, please go on."

[Amuaplye]

Kremlin, Moscow, 10th of February
-the snow will arrive like a fox in a dream-
white itself and the fox white
-VASYL MAKHNO

"Advocating for improvements in agriculture is my job, Comrade Stegnov. I would appreciate decorum in this meeting." Turning to Erke Kostyantyn said, "I agree that mechanization is the way to go, thank you." Looking at Mikuliyev he said, "Forgive me, Comrade, please go on."

He ignored Kovalov's comment, and hoped people would do the same to his own.

"Документ был пересмотрен. Что думают люди в этой палате?"

1. The document has been revised. What does the people in this chamber think?

[Latvijas Otra Republika]

Residence of Comrade, and Politburo member, of the Great Peasants & Natives of Sápmi, Tauri Kozlov! friend of friends, friend of peasants and friend of the Finnish revolutionary!

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A faint light came pushing through two tattered curtains half covering thin sheets of glass, dribbling beams of light on old carpets spread across wooden floor boards and grey modest bed coverings. Kozlov came into the room wearing a pinned shirt and half pulled up patterned trousers, his eyes turned to his a table in the bedroom, a table with a small gentle frame that held up empty shot glasses and stolen bottles of alcohol. He swiftly picked up one tiny glass, poured a spoonful an nameless orange liquid and gulped it down in burning lumps. He shot up to wakefulness, the tired taints of a night full of wakefulness departing.

He got up to dress himself promptly. And began his walk to the the Politburo, quickly greeting every Russian he passed by. He entered the building, covering a love bite from last nights performance with his black scarf.

While everyone was in deep discussion, Kozlov erratically laid out the legalisation to the meeting. His hands stuttered as he began to speak due to his recent walk outside.

"The time is now, the peasants of all lands must be represented; I demand such a thing NOW!" he shouted in his jumbled accent.

The Creation of the Sápmi Soviet Socialist Republic:SSSR Creation

Overview: This legislation has the goal of creating the Sápmi Soviet Socialist Republic within the Soviet Union, with a full representation within the Union as all Soviet Socialist Republics currently have. The Anthem, State motto and Soviet Republic flag shall be allocated by popular vote within the the designated territories of the Soviet Republic. The Soviet Socialist Republic shall be allocated the territory of Murmansk Governorate.

Article 1: The Sami peoples have been oppressed for centuries by Capitalist, feudal and backwards systems for an hundreds of unjust years; now it is only fair if the people of the Sami tundras proclaim their part in the glorious workers revolution. Not only will this spite the capitalists of Scandinavia of the generosity of our great Bolshevik Union, it will stop any possible future dissent by the native inhabitants of Sápmi as they will have their own Republic within our Union. Ethnic Sami people will hold true representation for the first time in more then a hundred years, all by the hands of our glorious liberation!

Article 2: The region which the Sápmi Soviet Socialist Republic will be created in will improve the economy of the surrounding area and the government representation of the inhabitants of the area; as it will give specific focus to the territory due to the republics existence.

[Greater Persian State]

Volodya was sick of this political nonsense, he soon began to realize that nothing was going to happen either way. It would be up to his initiative whether the OGPU took command of the situation in Fergana, and retained supremacy Then this crazy person who barely spoke coherent Russian comes in shouting and blabbering. Emil gave one look at the crazy man shouting about peasants and rolled his eyes. Volodya was not a stranger to this man, OGPU agents were at his hall every night. Kozlov was the not the ideal party leader or even member in any manner according to Volodya, and that made him vulnerable. He cared not what this man had to say at present.
"Comrade Kozlov. You are out of order. We are discussing something else."

[The Free Territory of Makhnovia]

Mikuliyeev spoke to Kozlov: "Greetings comrade. I'll introduce your proposal to the agenda and we can discuss it later. Now, as I believe discussion had rather wore itself out, I'd like to call for a vote on the proposition:

Fergana Valley Act


Overview:

This piece of legislation is meant to solve the problem of the uprisings and famines in the Fergana Valley region. The main provisions is by introducing livestock and other farming equipment, and eliminating rebels after extreme interrogation. We believe that this is extremely important to the region, and to our nation as a whole. We also think that this is going to protect the region for years to come.
Article 1: This Act, solves the following problems:

1. The Rebellions in the Fergana Valley, as it has costed many lives and has gone on for too long.
2. The famine in the same region, due to the starvation of the land by the Tsar, the stealing of cattle by the Whites, and the Great War killing most of the able-bodied men.

Article 2:
This problem will be solved by:

1. Interrogating and removing members of the rebellion.
2. Sending anywhere from 500 to 2,000 troops to patrol the region for 5 years,
3. Sending livestock and machinery to help areas in the Fergana Valley most affected by the famine.

If we vote in favor, the proposition will be send to the Congress of Soviets for confirmation,

Chaiman votes in favor of the proposition."

[Amuaplye]

Mikuliyeev spoke to Kozlov: "Greetings comrade. I'll introduce your proposal to the agenda and we can discuss it later. Now, as I believe discussion had rather wore itself out, I'd like to call for a vote on the proposition:

Fergana Valley Act


Overview:

This piece of legislation is meant to solve the problem of the uprisings and famines in the Fergana Valley region. The main provisions is by introducing livestock and other farming equipment, and eliminating rebels after extreme interrogation. We believe that this is extremely important to the region, and to our nation as a whole. We also think that this is going to protect the region for years to come.
Article 1: This Act, solves the following problems:

1. The Rebellions in the Fergana Valley, as it has costed many lives and has gone on for too long.
2. The famine in the same region, due to the starvation of the land by the Tsar, the stealing of cattle by the Whites, and the Great War killing most of the able-bodied men.

Article 2:
This problem will be solved by:

1. Interrogating and removing members of the rebellion.
2. Sending anywhere from 500 to 2,000 troops to patrol the region for 5 years,
3. Sending livestock and machinery to help areas in the Fergana Valley most affected by the famine.

If we vote in favor, the proposition will be send to the Congress of Soviets for confirmation,

Chaiman votes in favor of the proposition."

"Я воздерживаюсь, поскольку это мое собственное предложение."

1. I am abstaining, as this is my own proposal.

[Greater Persian State]

With a lazy swing of his head Volodya said "In favor."

[The Free Territory of Makhnovia]

A Komsomol member enters the room giving Rassevsky a sealed envelope.

[Amuaplye]

A Komsomol member enters the room giving Rassevsky a sealed envelope.

"Какой забавный бизнес здесь происходит?" He muttered.

1. What funny business is going on here?

[Latvijas Otra Republika]

Kozlov: 'In favour.'

Then he preceded to sit down, close his eyes, and quietly listen to the atmospheric noises of the room.

[Puertollano]

“In favour”

[Amuaplye]

"Все это было отмечено."

He lifted up a piece of paper, which read,

"Да: 4 (Микулиев, Володя, Козлов, Лебедев)
Нет: 0
Воздержались: 1 (Стегнов)"

1. It's all been noted.
2. Yes: 4 (Mikuliyeev, Volodya, Kozlov, Lebedev)
No: 0
Abstain: 1 (Stegnov)

[The Free Territory of Makhnovia]

Mikulyeev spoke:"With Majority of votes, proposition was accepted by Council and Politburo. Commissar for Defense and Commissar for Agriculture will be tasked with execution of the provisions. I would like to move to 2nd part of the agenda, delineation of borders in the Caucus and Central Asia as well as proposal of Comrade Kozlov, which also deals with delineation."

[Amuaplye]

Mikulyeev spoke:"With Majority of votes, proposition was accepted by Council and Politburo. Commissar for Defense and Commissar for Agriculture will be tasked with execution of the provisions. I would like to move to 2nd part of the agenda, delineation of borders in the Caucus and Central Asia as well as proposal of Comrade Kozlov, which also deals with delineation."

"Должен ли я подняться и показать всем Рисунок 1.1?"


1. Shall I go up and show everyone Figure 1.1?

[The Free Territory of Makhnovia]

"Go ahead, comrade." Said Mikuliyeev.

[Amuaplye]

"Go ahead, comrade." Said Mikuliyeev.

He displayed a sketch of the Caucasus, with borders drawn in.

"Это карта моего предложения о внутренних границах Закавказской Советской Социалистической Республики.

Я разделил его на 5 штук.

Первая из них - Нахичеванская Автономная Советская Социалистическая Республика,

вторая - Грузинская Автономная Советская Социалистическая Республика,

третья - Армянская Автономная Советская Социалистическая Республика,

четвертая - Азербайджанская Автономная Советская Социалистическая Республика,

и я добавил пятую, буферное состояние между армянами и азербайджанцами называлось Карабахской Автономной Советской Социалистической Республикой."


He pointed on the map to the aforementioned states.

"Я сделаю это предложение позже."

(OOC: The map sort-of looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/hBpbW2m.jpg)

1. This is a map of my proposal of the internal borders of the Transcaucasian Soviet Socialist Republic. I have split it into 5 pieces.

The first one is the Nakhichevan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic,

the second is the Georgian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic,

the third is the Armenian Autonomous Soviet Soviet Socialist Republic,

the fourth is the Azerbaijani Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic,

and I have added a fifth, a buffer state between the Armenians and Azerbajiani called the Karabakh Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

2. I shall make the proposal later.