Russia

Information
Russia is a nation founded on August 4th, by Nikolai_III. Its capital is Moscow, the third largest town on the server. Russia is also the third largest nation on the server, despite having only two towns in it compared to nations like Spain and Britain, who have 7 and 6 towns.

History
Russia was founded on August 4th towards the end of the Beginning Era by Nikolai_III with minimal help from endy776, the leader of Karjalanlinna and the Gubernator of Karelia-Petersburg. Not much happened until August 9th, the German Crisis.

The German Crisis (August 9th - August 9th)
The German Crisis began on August 9th and was caused by Magdeburg, who wanted to kick the newly created town of Berlin out of Germany because it layed within their claims. Despite attempts to mediate the conflict by Nikolai_III, who wished Germany be created and included the town of Berlin, Magdeburg remained stubborn and told xWaazes that they had until Monday to leave the area. On Sunday though, many nations, tired of Magdeburg starting pointless conflicts with others, came together and pushed Magdeburg out of Europe through harassment. One man, UncleJoStalin, a resident of Moscow, gave refuge to the escaping residents in a hole by Moscow. They were caught by SweHarry, but successfully escaped into the nether and made their way to Japan, and created the town of Nagasaki. This left Berlin as the only active German town, and they created the nation of Germany with xWaazes crowned Kaiser. This ushered in the Missa Imperii Era, or Imperii Era for short.

Interlude Period (August 10th - August 30th)
The Interlude Period is the time before the Russo-French War for Honor and the German Crisis (As I was not there for any events occurring during this time frame, I can only record what I know). After the German Crisis, Nikolai_III fell into inactiveness but kept up regular checkups on his council but wasn't on very much unless he worried about the national bank. During these 20 days, the nation of France was created and retook Paris from Britain, while also signing pacts with other Western European nations over who claims what in the other continents.

Russo-French War for Honor (August 30th - August 30th)
The Russo French War for Honor took place on August 30th, 2:06 PM, when the Tsar and his forces attacked Nantais because NeededBunion had insulted the Tsar. The battle first started in the nether, where UncleJoStalin fired upon an unsuspecting DoItForTheCake, a Celt who planned to back up Nantais. He almost died, but he successfully made it to Nantais. After meeting up, UncleJo and Nikolai_III built a dirt fort outside their town where most of the fighting would take place. The first casualty was Gold_Skin_King, who tried to kill UncleJo. The second casualty was BenTheMusicMan, an observer of the current battle from Kamchatka and killed by Nikolai_III. He apologized for killing him. A note to add, many Europeans were coming to Nantais to observe the first actual battle of the server between Russia and France, while DoItForTheCake and Sissi helped France, no other nation did and most backed up Russia. At 2:17 PM, NeededBunion, the Emperor of France, was shot by Nikolai_III. After his death did the Emperor sue for peace, and the Russians accepted their offer (they were only took the French apology and any loot they gained). After returning to Moscow, Tsar Nikolai_III received threats from the Emperor of France, but well aware of the defensive pact France had made with Spain and the Celtic Empire, he did nothing.