Empire of New Ruthenia
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Empire of New Ruthenia Imperija Nova Ruthenia Империја Нова Рутения | |
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| Motto: Bog, čest i slava | |
| Anthem: Slava rodnoj zemje | |
 Empire of New Ruthenia | |
| Capital | Gediminasburg |
| Official languages | Interslavic, English |
| Religion | Secular state |
| Demonym(s) | Nova-Ruthenians |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
• Emperor | Michael I of Nova Ruthenia of Kurakin |
• Chairman of the Empire Cabinet | Michael I of Nova Ruthenia of Kurakin |
• Glava of Državna Rada | Peter Nevsky |
• Glava of Vrhovny Sud | Richard Sklawski |
| Legislature | Državna Rada |
| Establishment | |
• Declared | 7 July 2020 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,610,000 km2 (620,000 sq mi)b |
| Population | |
• 2023 census | 51 |
| Currency | Nova-Ruthenian Złoty |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
The Empire of New Ruthenia (Interslavic: Imperija Nova Ruthenia), is a micronation in Antarctica. It was founded in 2020. Empire runs official website. Nova Ruthenia is a micronation using the Interslavic language and encouraging friendly relations between Slavic peoples and popularization of its culture.
History
Empire of New Ruthenia
On July 7, 2020 a decree was signed marking the establishment of the Empire of New Ruthenia. Her Majesty Cleopatra I - was the first Imperatorica & Сarica of the Imperija Nova Ruthenia. Its first Emperor is Michael I of Nova Ruthenia of Kurakins. Also, the Constitution of the Empire of New Ruthenia was adopted in 2023.
Geography
Empire of New Ruthenia claims the territory of Antarctica, which is not claimed by any other nation. Approximate area of about 1'600'000 km2. The territory lies in West Antarctica, east of the Ross Ice Shelf and the Ross Sea and south of the Pacific Ocean portion of the Antarctic or Southern Ocean, extending eastward approximately to a line between the head of the Ross Ice Shelf and Eights Coast. It stretches between 158°W and 103°24'W. The barren ice-capped region averages 2,600–6,500 feet (800–2,000 metres) above sea level in altitude, except along its mountainous coast, where in the Flood and Executive Committee ranges there are several peaks higher than 11,000 feet.
Capital city - Gediminasburg. Largest cities - Gediminasburg, Kurakinopol.
Environment
There are a number of Adélie penguin and Emperor penguin colonies in some of the coastal areas of this ecoregion, particularly on the small offshore islands. It includes the charismatic marine animals, such as killer whales, and seals.
Administrative division
Empire of New Ruthenia is divided into 4 regions, called krajina:
Črvena krajina
Děvičje Ostrovy
Sněžna krajina
Brěžna krajina
Politics
The Head of State
The Imperator & Cěsar of Imperija Nova Ruthenia is the official head of state. The Emperor is the commander-in-chief. For a piece of legislation to become law, it is required that the Emperor gives his Royal Assent.
The Empire Cabinet
The Emperor is supported and advised by a Cabinet. The Cabinet consists of Ministers who are appointed by the Emperor. The Cabinet is the executive power in Imperija Nova Ruthenia. Ministers can advise the Emperor. The Emperor is the Chairman of the Cabinet and has the right to delegate this office to the Chancellor.
Državna Rada
Most of the legislative powers are granted to a Državna Rada. The first Državna Rada of the Empire of New Ruthenia was elected in July 2023, and 20 delegates were elected.
First parliamentary election
The following parties announced their participation in the elections: Konservativne partija, Liberalna partija, Socialistična partija.
Results
After the online voting of citizens, the following results of the elections to the Državna Rada of the 1st convocation were summed up.
1st Državna Rada of the Empire of New Ruthenia
| Party Name | Emblem | Short Name | Leader | Position | Colour | Seats | ||
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| Konservativne partija | 
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KP | TBA | Conservatism | Dark red | 9 / 20
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| Liberalna partija | 
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LP | TBA | Liberalism | Blue | 7 / 20
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| Socialistična Nova-Ruthenia | 
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SNR | TBA | Socialism | Red | 4 / 20
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Vrhovny Sud
The judicial power of the Imperija Nova Ruthenia vested in one Vrhovny Sud, consisted of 7 judges.
Demaprtments and organizations
Ministerstvo Vněšnjih Děl (Eng. Department of Foreign Affairs of the Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Obrany (Eng. Department of Defense of the Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Finansov (Eng. Department of the Finances of the Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Zdravotničstva (Eng. Department of Health of the Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Pravosudja (Eng. Department of Justice of the Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Vnutrišnjih Děl (Eng. Department of Homeland Security of Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Edukaciji (Eng. Department of Education of Empire of New Ruthenia)
Ministerstvo Obsrědiny (Eng. Department of Environment of Empire of New Ruthenia)
Currency
The Nova-Ruthenian Złoty is the currency unit of Empire of New Ruthenia. The currency issued by the Bank of Empire of New Ruthenia. The plural form is złote and one Nova-Ruthenian złoty is subdivided into 100 groši.
Citizenship
The Emperor signs a decree provided by the Državna Rada on granting citizenship to foreigners. Every citizen can get a passport.
National holidays
| Name | Date | Notes |
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| New Year's Day (Novy Rok denj) | 1 January | The first day of the Gregorian year. |
| Orthodox Christmas (Pravověrno Rodženje) | 7 January | Traditional commemoration of the birth of Jesus. |
| Easter and Easter Monday (Velika Noč) | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. | |
| Day of Foundation of the Empire of New Ruthenia (Denj Osnovanja) | 7 July | The celebration of the foundation of Empire. |
| Constitution Day Of The Empire of New Ruthenia (Denj adopcije konstitucije) | 23 July | The celebration of the adoption of the Constitution. |
| Imperator's Day | 1 March | The Celebration Of Emperor Day. |
| Catholic Chrishmas (Katoličsky Rodženje) | 25 December | Traditional commemoration of the birth of Jesus. |
