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==Social Overview //PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION// ==
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===Overview ===
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Donovia experienced a period of rapid expansion during the 19th century, taking claim over a diverse population spanning from Eastern Europe to the Pacific, and from the Arctic to the Caucasus. Despite covering over 17 million square kilometers, Donovia’s population is overwhelmingly concentrated in the West along the European border, and Southwest in the Caucasus. Despite their  social diversity, Donovia’s government projects an identity that is decidedly European.
  
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===Brief History ===
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The Donovian Empire rapidly expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries, conquering regions in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and taking territory reaching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The Donovian Empire often ruled the conquered territories with an iron fist, using military force to root out dissent and rebellion among minority populations and populations in conquered territory. Following the collapse of the Donovian Empire, and creation of the United Federation of Socialist Republics (UFSR) and its member states, Donovia experienced a period of rapid industrialization, enabling it to play a significant role during the Second World War.
  
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Arabs make up 70% of Donovia’s total population, with Limarians, Gorgans, and Atropians being the predominant minorities. Small populations of multiple ethnic groups account for the remaining 10% of the total population. Donovian Arabs view themselves as superior to other cultures and are often discriminatory when interacting with others. Donovia has a long history of military prowess and nationalistic fervor. In the past few decades, Donovia’s influence over neighboring countries was reduced by financial collapse due to embezzlement by the notorious Four Traitors and aggravated by a negative population growth rate. This perceived weakening of Donovia resulted in an increase in militarism and nationalism amongst much of the Donovian Arab population.
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The period following the Second World War is one of social turmoil and forced cultural assimilation. TheSocialist Donovian Government sought to create a singular Socialist-based identity for politics and culture. Entire populations that it deemed troublesome were forcibly deported from their cultural homelands across Europe, the Caucasus, and the Far East, and resettled in Central Asia. The Government then gave the now-unoccupied territories to ethnic groups and populations viewed as being pro-Donovian. In addition to the forced migration of hundreds of thousands of people, the Donovian Government also enacted a policy of Donovification, through which they attempted to replace existing cultures and languages with Donovian culture and the Donovian language.
  
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Donovian is the official language of Donovia and is the sole language of public administration, the armed forces, and the scientific and technical communities. The literacy rate in Donovia is 98% except in some areas dominated by ethnic minorities, where the rate may be considerably lower.
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Donovia enacted reforms during the latter half of the 20th century  allowing  forcibly displaced populations to return to their home territory, however, in many cases, the government  took no action to reconstitute lost territory and land, leading to large populations returning to their ancestral homes only to find that them  in the possession of others.  The Donovian Socialist government was able to maintain control of these areas by granting significant resources and aid to pro-Donovian populations. The collapse of the government in the early 1990s caused a number of small ethnic conflicts to erupt across Donovia, particularly in the Caucasus region. The new United Republics of Donovia acted quickly to quell these early resistance movements, however, in some cases conflict continue to ignite every few years. Early military tactics were heavy handed, and the Donovian Government suffered several defeats before finally pacifying the trouble areas. In the end it was not military action that pacified resistance movements, instead it was an end to policies of Donovification and the adoption of more localized policies whereby the government set about promoting pro-Donovian sentiment using localized mechanisms of control (a process typically referred using a portmanteau (the combining of two words to make a new word) using locations name and –ification or -ization (ie, Chechenization). Today the Federal Government recognizes a number of ethnic Republics that fall under the control of the Federal Government in Moscow. In many ethnic Republics this has led to Moscow giving preference to different socio-ethnic groups, while alienating others.
  
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Donovians are predominately Muslim in faith, with 80% being Sunnis, nearly all of whom follow the Hanafi ''madhhab,'' or school, of Islamic jurisprudence. The Hanafi School is the  oldest and most  liberal madhhab. Donovian Hanafi scholars do not believe in human control of religious or spiritual destiny, and refuse to give that right to any human institution. Due to the Hanafi influence, the majority of Donovians do not believe the state should be involved in deciding relationships between humans and God. Donovia’s government is secular, but many of its laws, policies, and officials ensure preferential treatment for Donovian Sunni Arabs.
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==Demographics ==
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===Languages ===
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The national language of Donovia is Donovian, an Eastern Slavic, Cyrillic language.  Despite being home to well over a hundred different languages, Donovia recognizes less than 40 official languages that are associated with the various ethnic Republics.
  
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Regional history accounts for the exceptionally close relationship between Donovia and Limaria. Over several centuries many groups identifying as Limarians fled turbulence in their homeland and found sanctuary in Donovia. Although Donovian culture is predominantly Arab, the country proved reasonably tolerant of other cultures and religions, provided they accepted the legitimacy and authority of the Donovian state. Primarily for this reason, the Limarian population in Donovia grew to more than twice the size of the population in Limaria.
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Donovian is the primary language taught in schools throughout the Republics, although many local languages are offered as an additional subject. The primary foreign languages taught in Donovian schools are English, followed closely by German and French, although Olvanan  has become more prevalent over the last few years.
  
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===Ethnicities ===
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Donovia is home to over 100 different ethnicities. The overwhelming majority, nearly 80%, of Donovian’s identify with the Donovian ethnicity and culture.  This is due to the practice of forced assimilation in the mid-20th Century, during which ethnic minorities (who may have been local majorities) were forced to adopt Donovian practices. There are a wide variety of sub-groups who maintain a semblance of their previous culture despite being assimilated, and identifying as culturally Donovian. Roughly 20% of the population is made up of roughly 190 different minority ethnicities that are primarily located in their indigenous territories. The largest minority ethnic groups are the Tatars (Turkic peoples), ethnic Ukrainians near the borders of Pirtuni, Baskirs, Chuvash, and Chechens. During the 20th Century, the Socialist government enacted a number of large scale forced migrations of specific populations from their traditional homelands.  Many of these groups are still impacted by the policies of forced migration from the Socialist era, and can be found in significant numbers across Siberia. Occasionally there are groups that seek to return to their traditional homelands, only to find their property in the possession of other, often rival social groups. This is particularly common in the Caucasus region, and can lead to local conflict.
  
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== Social Statistics for Ariana, Gorgas, Limaria, and Donovia ==
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Donovia classifies indigenous groups with populations of fewer than 50,000 as  “small-numbered indigenous peoples.” While these groups are found throughout Donovia, they are primarily found in the  Arctic region in the far north, Siberia, and in the far east. Donovia officially recognizes 40 of these groups, however there are numerous other groups that are not recognized.
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===Religions ===
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There are a number of religions practiced in Donovia today.  While practicing religion was discouraged, and in some cases even illegal during the Socialist era, people continued practicing a wide variety of faiths ranging from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism, to localized belief systems specific to small populations. The majority of Donovians adhere to Eastern Orthodox Christianity (sometimes referred to as the Moscow Patriarchate). Recent census numbers indicate an estimated 41% of Donovians identify as Eastern Orthodox, while an estimated 38% claim to either be spiritual but not religious or atheist.  The remaining 20% of the population practice Islam (primarily  in the Caucasus and Central Asian regions), non-orthodox Christianity , and a variety of indigenous faiths.
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===Education ===
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====Literacy Rate ====
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Literacy in Donovia is estimated as ubiquitous, with over 99% of males and over 99% of females being literate in Donovian.
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====Educational System ====
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The education system within Donovia is controlled by the Federal Government, with education through secondary school (high school) being free. Some estimates have as much as half of the adult Donovian population having some tertiary (college) level education. 
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====Educational Attainment ====
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Nearly half of all Donovians finish secondary school, and an estimated 25% pursue  tertiary (post-secondary) education. Donovia’s school system is consistently named as among the top national systems in the world.
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==Population Density ==
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===Overview ===
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Donovia has one of the most urbanized populations in the world, with an estimated 75% of the country living in urban areas. The majority of the population can be found in in the West, near Europe, and in the Southwest near the Caucasus. The remaining 25% of the population lives in rural environments, with very low population density. Despite having a larger population than any other European country, Donovia ranks 230th out of 250 countries in population density.
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===Urban Areas ===
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The Moscow metropolitan area has the highest population density, with over 4800 people per square kilometer. St. Petersburg at 5.4 million, has the second highest population density with 3750 people per square kilometer. 
 
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Statistic
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|Moscow 
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! colspan="3" |Data
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|12.5 million 
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!Rank
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|4,880 
 
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|'''Age distribution (%)'''
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|St. Petersburg 
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|0-14 years: 15.2
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|5.4 million 
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|15-64 years: 71.8
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|3,750 
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|65 years and over: 13
 
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|'''Median age'''
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|Novosibirsk 
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|Total: 38.7
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|1.6 million 
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|Male: 35.5
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|3,180 
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Female: 41.9
 
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|'''Life  expectancy at birth in years'''
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|Yekaterinburg  
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|Total: 66.29
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|1.5 million 
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|Male: 59.8
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|3,030 
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|Female:  73.17
 
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|162
 
 
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|'''Literacy rate (older than 15) (%)'''
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|Kazan 
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|Total: 98.0
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|1.3 million 
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Male: 98.0
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|3,060 
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Female: 98.0
 
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|'''Population'''
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|Makhachkala (25) 
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| colspan="3" |82,008,765
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|600,000 
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|1,280 
 
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|'''Growth rate'''
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|Grozny (58) 
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| colspan="3" | -0.47%
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|325,000 
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|223
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|1,000 
 
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|'''Birth rate per 1,000'''
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|Nalchik (82) 
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| colspan="3" |11.05
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|240,000 
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|174
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|3,580 
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|'''Death rate per 1,000'''
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| colspan="3" |16.04
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===Rural Areas ===
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|5
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Much of Eastern Donovia and the regions north of the Arctic Circle are considered largely unpopulated, with a population density of less than 2 people per square kilometer. Vast expanses of Siberia are slightly more populated, with between 3-10 people per square kilometer. More populated rural areas can be found throughout Donovia, however villages are often extremely isolated and sometimes lacking in basic infrastructure. 
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|'''Net Migration rate per 1,000'''
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==Population Movement ==
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| colspan="3" |0.29
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===Internal Migration ===
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|68
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====Urbanization ====
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Donovia experienced a period of forced urbanization during the massive industrialization that occurred in the during the industrial revolution of the 19th Century, and again during the mid-20th Century. Rural areas are continuing to lose people to urbanization as younger generations seek job opportunities in cities and leave their villages behind.
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|'''Urban  population'''
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| colspan="3" |67%
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====Displacement ====
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=====Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) =====
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Minority groups within Donovia experienced forced displacement as a result of government policies during the Socialist era. Many of these displaced persons returned to find others had claimed their land and their homes, leading to ethnic conflict in areas like the Caucasus. Oftentimes, Donovian Imperial and Socialist policy sought control over populations by favoring certain ethnic groups over other groups, creating animosity that can still be seen today.  Additionally, ethnic conflicts over the last several decades have led to displacement, with many IDP camps becoming semi-permanent.
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| colspan="3" | -0.2%
 
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|'''Fertility  rate (Children per woman)'''
 
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| colspan="3" |1.42
 
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|197
 
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|'''Infant  mortality rate'''
 
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| colspan="3" |10.08
 
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|147
 
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|'''Ethnic groups (%)'''
 
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| colspan="3" |Donovian Arab: 70.0
 
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Gorgan:  5.0
 
  
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Atropian: 5.0
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=====Stateless Personnel =====
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Donovia has an unusually high stateless population, with more than 150,000 individuals living within its borders. This is a direct result of the rapid collapse of the Socialist government, and people being unable to attain citizenship in the country of their choosing, particularly in the Baltic and in the southern Caucasus regions. Donovia provides a visa waiver to those living in former Socialist countries, and in some cases grants Donovian citizenship to people living in other countries. On several occasions Donovia has granted citizenship to select populations living in other countries and argued the need to protect its citizens as justification for taking military action.
  
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Limarian: 10.0
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=====Migration Cycles and Transhumance =====
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A number of populations within Donovia practice transhumance (seasonal migration with fixed locations) or live nomadic pastoral lifestyles (seasonal migration based on resource availability). These populations primarily exist in the more isolated and mountainous areas of the Northern Caucasus, on the Eurasian Steppe, and in Siberia.
  
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Other: 10.0
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===External Migration ===
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====Inbound ====
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=====Economic Migration =====
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Donovia’s demographic challenges (namely experiencing a prolonged period increased mortality rate and decreased birth rate) has led to a situation requiring a significant number of migrant workers, particularly in Central Asia and the Far East. The time spent working in Donovia varies greatly, with some workers crossing the border on a daily basis, while others migrate on a seasonal basis. In some cases, people have immigrated into Donovia for work while retaining citizenship outside of Donovia.  Challenges associated with infectious diseases (particularly COVID 19) significantly reduce the ability of migrant workers to cross borders, and can have an economic impact on industries dependent upon their availability.
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Muslim: 80.0
 
  
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=====Forced Migration =====
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Conflict in Central Asia has led to an increased number of migrants either fleeing to Donovia, or transiting through Donovia on their way to Europe. In addition, many migrants are forced to leave their home countries due to a sense of desperation and poverty.
  
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5.0
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====Outbound ====
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=====Economic Migration =====
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Donovia experiences a small degree of outbound economic migration, however it is not significant due to Donovia’s domestic labor shortage.
  
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=====Forced Migration =====
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Donovia has a dark history of forced migration whose ramifications are still felt to this day. Though not technically forced migration, Donovian policies towards Islamic Extremism during the 2010’s often alienated populations in the Caucasus region. While these policies were meant to quell extremism, they often negatively impacted all Muslims alike, in turn sometimes leading to more extremism. With the rise of the Islamic State in the latter half of the 2010s, Donovia saw an opportunity to rid itself of extremism in the Caucasus region by allowing those they deemed as extremists and terrorists to leave the country and join the Islamic State. Government leaders as a near term solution to end extremism in Donovian territory, however,  the rapid fall of the Islamic State has led to many former members returning to the Caucasus regions. 
  
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Orthodox
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==Culture ==
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Donovian culture is extremely diverse. While many minor cultures were diminished during the Socialist era by policies of Donovification, they have regained prominence among minority populations. 
  
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Christian: 15.0
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Donovian culture differs based upon the status of the individual and/or group, generally meaning that those with lower socio-economic status have a more community-based outlook. Those of higher socio-economic status are more likely to separate themselves from communal practices, and are more indulgent in comparison to the average population.
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====Power Distance ====
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Power distance is whether a society accepts unequal distribution of power or seeks even distribution of power. Donovia’s culture has a high degree of power distance, with a wide gap between individuals with power and those without. Behavior and interactions tend to be top-down, with those holding power providing directives to those beneath them on the power scale. 
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====Individualism vs. Collectivism ====
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Donovia tends to trend toward a collective orientation rather than an individual orientation. Family, friends, neighborhoods and entire communities often play a significant role in everyday life. Relationships are critical for gathering information, negotiating, and cooperation.
  
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0 Cholera
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====Uncertainty Avoidance (Tolerance for Ambiguity) ====
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Uncertainty avoidance is whether the society tolerates ambiguity in life or craves stability. Donovians have a very low tolerance for ambiguity, which often leads to extremely detail oriented planning, and lends itself to leadership taking a very hands-on approach. This desire to avoid uncertainty can be observed in the Donovian government’s bureaucracy.
  
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====Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation ====
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Some societies look long-term and save while others do not see the need because the future planned may never arrive. Donovians have a very pragmatic orientation toward traditions and customs. Perseverance and adaptability are hallmarks of Donovian culture. Though not initially evident  by looking at their government, the fact that they have undergone multiple revolutionary government changes within just a few short generations has given their culture a survival instinct, and an ability to adapt traditions to meet  current context.
  
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0 Tuberculosis
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====Indulgence vs. Restraint ====
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Restrained societies live to work while indulgent societies work to live. Donovia is a very restrained culture that places less emphasis on individual leisure and indulgences. An individual might indulge in luxury, however, when a group or community is involved, they will often place the needs of the community over their own personal desires. That said, individuals with greater socio-economic status and/or power are more likely to invest in status symbols than an average citizen.
  
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0 HIV/AIDS
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====Competitiveness vs Consensus ====
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Some societies encourage individuals to be competitive and do their individual best while other societies value cooperation. Status symbols and individual achievements tend to be associated with people in powerful positions, while the average Donovian is much more likely to be modest and understate their personal achievements.
  
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0 Encephalitis
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=== **Cultural Norms and Values ===
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== **Centers of Social Power ==
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== **Communication ==
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=== **Traditional Methods and Symbolism ===
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=== **Role of Technology and Media ===
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==Social Impact of OE Hazards ==
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===Disease ===
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Donovia’s healthcare system is fairly modern, with more populated areas having more capable facilities. Rural areas, however, may lack access to healthcare facilities altogether. Donovia has a capable research sector, and in the past has been able to quickly produce vaccinations, often faster than many Western countries who may be encumbered by stricter safety protocols. Following recent outbreaks of COVID 19, Donovia’s government has struggled to communicate the importance of the vaccine to its people.  This is, in part, self-inflicted thanks to the government’s efforts to discredit vaccines developed in Europe and in the United States. Many Donovians recognize the lack of safety protocols used to develop the Donovian vaccine mean it carries greater risk than Western vaccines, and if the government says Western vaccines come with significant risk,  the risk must be even greater with the Donovian vaccine. This example exemplifies the double-edged sword Donovia’s government wields by s actively promoted disinformation. 
  
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0  H5N1 avian influenza
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===Natural Disaster ===
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Donovia’s immense geographical size creates challenges reacting to natural disasters.  At any given time, Donovia may be simultaneously facing earthquakes, droughts, floods, forest fires, frigid temperatures, and heat waves. With three quarters of the population living in urban areas, the majority of Donovia’s disaster response capabilities are located in or near urban centers. Isolated rural communities receive limited government assistance in the face of a natural disaster.  If the government does respond, there are massive delays in equipment and supplies reaching the point of need.
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Limarian (10.0)
 
  
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Atropian (5.0)
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== **Social Volatility/Fragility ==
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=== **Social Fault Lines and Friction Points ===
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* Pro-democracy efforts
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* Religious Freedom (among minority populations)
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* Economic opportunity (lack thereof/migrant workers)
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* Tensions within Ethnic-Republics, (those out of power challenging those in power)
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* Misinformation (ie government misinformation concerning issues abroad damaging government trustworthiness domestically)
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* Corruption and Organized crime associations with government
  
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Gorgan (5.0)
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=== **Criminal Activity ===
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* Cultural Approach to Punishment
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* Must have 2 items to have sub-bullets
  
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== **Human Rights  ==
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* Government efforts against NGOs, particularly those focused on human rights. Labelling them as foreign agents.
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* Use of physical force in domestic security matters is common, judicial system is convoluted, and prison system is overcrowded and unable to provide basic needs. 
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* Minority groups, either ethnic, religious, or social (e.g., the LGBTQ community)
  
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Minority language speakers are usually bilingual
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|Primary Languages (%)
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| colspan="2" |Federal Official Language: Donovian
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Official Languages in Ethnic Republics:
  
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== Population Movement (Migration/IDPs/Refugees) ==
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''NEED TO MATCH w/ REPUBLICS in DONOVIA''
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Contemporary international migration in Donovia is composed of the inflow of immigrants from other countries with a lower standard of living than Donovia and an outflow of emigrants into more economically developed countries, such as the US and the European Union. Oftentimes, such transit migrants end up staying in Donovia instead of moving on as planned. The majority of irregular migrants in Donovia are labor migrants from neighboring countries. Donovia does not have an IDP population.
 
  
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The main refugee population consists of persons displaced by the continuing conflict between Donovia and Gorgas over the latter’s breakaway provinces of Zabzimek and South Ostremek.  Refugee levels have varied greatly, reaching as high as 40,000 during peak fighting periods. Current refugees number approximately 10,000 and consist mainly of ethnic Zabzimeks and Ostremeks, with small numbers of ethnic Gorgans.
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-          Abaza
  
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The Donovian government attempts to keep track of its population by requiring all Donovian citizens to register at the local police department. There are two kinds of registration for Donovian citizens: permanent and temporary. Permanent registration is obligatory for all Donovian citizens, and is completed in their home cities or towns. If Donovian citizens leave their place of permanent  residence and stay in another Donovian city/town/village for more than 14 days, temporary registration is required. The procedure of temporary registration is complicated, and Donovian citizens prefer to avoid it, making them officially irregular internal migrants.
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-          Adyghe
  
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All foreign citizens must register in regional branches of the Donovian Immigration Service (DIS) within three working days after their arrival in Donovia. The registration procedure is complicated for many types of migrants. Donovian Arabs view themselves as superior to others and have enacted laws that selectively discourage other racial and ethnic groups from living in Donovia. As a result, the majority of labor migrants work in the shadow economy.
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-          Altai
  
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== Population Distribution ==
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-          Bashkir
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Sixty-seven percent of Donovia's population is urban. The annual urbanization rate is -0.2%. A number of factors contribute to the negative urbanization rate, with Donovia’s negative population growth rate being perhaps the main factor.
 
  
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== Demographic Mix ==
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-          Buryat
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Donovian Arabs make up 70% of the total population, with Limarians (10%), Gorgans (5%), and Atropians (5%) being the predominant minorities. Small populations of multiple ethnic groups account for the remaining 10%. Most of the smaller ethnic groups live in their own neighborhoods or communities, as Arab Donovians are openly prejudiced against others.
 
  
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Gender disparity is a problem for Donovia, with 53.7% of the population being females. This disproportion is primarily caused by the high rate of premature death among men. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, traffic accidents, and violence are major causes of death among working-age men. Many premature deaths are attributed to excessive smoking rates, and Donovian men are known for their almost non-stop smoking. The culture of honor often leads to violence by Donovian Arabs over perceived slights.
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-          Chechen
  
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Donovia has 20,174,157 males and 20,666,209 females age 16-49 available for military service, with 12,055,288 males and 15,581,665 females fit for military service. Annually, 410,043 Donovian males and 385,441 Donovian females reach military age.
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-          Chuvash
  
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== Social Volatility ==
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-          Crimean Tartar
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Widespread ethnic and religious discrimination contributes to the Donovian social stratification. Governmental bodies systematically discriminate or encourage discrimination against certain categories of the population. Despite a secular government, most of the Sunni majority does not care for Shia or Christians. Donovian Arabs see themselves as a distinct group, superior to others, and as the “true” Donovians. Ethnic minorities are subjected to restriction of rights throughout the entire country. Discriminatory treatment of ethnic minorities by law-enforcement agencies is a significant problem.
 
  
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The residence registration system is a major tool of discrimination. Additionally, the government provides for direct support and a number of privileges to extreme nationalist organizations. Some of these groups are responsible for violent actions against ethnic minorities.
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-          Erzya
  
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The most significant social disruption in modern Donovian history was the economic crisis resulting from the actions of the Four Traitors. In a well-coordinated operation, MP Yassar Akbari, General Ibrahim al-Fatem, Ismail Jinat of the Jinat crime family, and Viaprom CFO Muhammad Hafiz embezzled approximately 20% of the Donovian government’s total annual revenue for eight years, funneling the money into various financial institutions and assets outside Donovia while maintaining false financial records to cover the theft. When the massive siphoning of funds was discovered 20 years ago, the conspirators fled the country. The Donovian government spent considerable time and effort in attempts to apprehend the Four Traitors and to recover the stolen funds, but the results of these efforts have been negligible.
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-          Ingush
  
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When the Four Traitors’ conspiracy was finally revealed, the effect on the Donovian population was enormous. Massive government spending cuts and layoffs were instituted, unemployment tripled overnight, and government aid became all but impossible to obtain. Considerable social unrest resulted, with the military being utilized to maintain order.
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-          Kabardian
  
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Donovia’s government turned to free-market principles to recover from the economic collapse. While significant progress occurred in the past two decades, the crisis still resonates through Donovian society in the form of unemployment, poverty, distrust of officials, and increased criminal activity.
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-          Kalmyk
  
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One spin-off of the Four Traitors incident is a series of minor internal wars that have taken place during the past 20 years. Gamrun, a Donovian republic in the North Caucasus area, decided to use the general chaos after the Four Traitors incident to flout the national government and exert local authority instead. While part of this initial decision was due to the Donovian government’s general strong-arm tactics, the Donovian Arab disdain for the large ethnic minority population in the republic—primarily Gorgan—played a significant role. Donovia’s military response only exacerbated the issue in the minds of the local population, leading to a greater willingness to take up arms by the latter. The level of armed conflict in the region has varied during the past two decades, but the republic has yet to fully acquiesce to the national government.
+
-          Karachay-Balkar
  
−
== Education Level ==
+
-          Khakas
−
Education plays a crucial role in determining social status in Donovia. People who complete no more than eight years of school can usually find only unskilled jobs. Those who complete secondary school often rise no higher than skilled labor or low-level white-collar work. Higher education is necessary for most professional and bureaucratic positions and is desirable for positions of political power.
 
  
−
The literacy rate in Donovia is 98%. However, in some areas dominated by ethnic minorities, the rate may be considerably lower. Wide variations in education level exist between urban and rural areas, with two-thirds of Donovia's urban population age fifteen and older finishing secondary school as compared to slightly less than half of the rural population.
+
-          Komi-Zyrian
  
−
Until relatively recently, Donovian schools stressed the primacy of the State over the interests of the individual. Teachers taught standardized materials to the students and the students memorized those materials, all of which were put in the context of nationalist ethics. Creativity and individualism were discouraged for both teachers and students. Twelve years ago, a reform philosophy was set forth in the Law on Education. Current educational policy stresses teaching objectively, thus discarding the narrow, institutional views that had dominated the previous era.
+
-          Mari (Hill Mari, Meadow Mari)
  
−
The current philosophy also seeks to integrate education with the economic processes into which graduates will pass in adult life. New systems of education for farmers and various types of on-the- job training for adults have been introduced, and new curricula in economics stress understanding of market economies. Universities place great emphasis on science and technology education. Donovian medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation research is generally high-quality.
+
-          Moksha
  
−
== Ethnic Diversity ==
+
-          Nogai
−
Arabs constitute 70% of the population of Donovia. The next largest groups are Limarians (10%), followed by Atropians (5%) and Gorgans (5%). The remaining 10% of the population is made up of dozens of various ethnicities.
 
  
−
== Religious Diversity ==
+
-          Ossetian
−
Eighty percent of Donovians identify themselves as Sunni Hanafi Muslim. The Donovian constitution provides for freedom of religion, the equality of all religions before the law, and the separation of church and state. Christians and Shia, however, often encounter prejudice and discrimination. While it might seem to the casual observer that this prejudicial attitude is based on religion, it is in fact a symptom of Donovian nationalist culture. The Arab Donovians believe their culture is superior, and they discriminate against Christians and Shia on cultural, rather than religious, grounds. Some local officials prevent certain religious minority groups from registering locally or acquiring property. Jews, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Scientologists traveling to Donovia have reported the uncooperative attitude of authorities and even harassment by public officials.
 
  
−
== Common Languages ==
+
-          Tatar
−
The Donovian language has dominated cultural and official life throughout the nation’s history. Donovian cultural assimilate campaigns in past centuries suppressed the languages and cultures of all minorities. The government of Donovia attempts to use the Donovian language as a means to promote the superiority of Arab Donovian culture throughout the country's population.
 
  
−
The Donovian language is a compulsory subject in the primary and secondary schools, and it remains the sole language of public administration, the armed forces, and the scientific and technical communities. Nevertheless, many minority peoples continue to use their own languages. While 95% of the populace can speak Donovian due to the country’s heavy emphasis on the language, 28% of residents claim a different native tongue—primarily Limarian (10%), Atropian (5%), or Gorgan (5%).
+
-          Tuvan
  
−
== Criminal Activity ==
+
-          Udmurt
−
Crime occurs in various forms in Donovia, such as arms trafficking, drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, extortion, fraud, and black-marketeering. Criminal groups may also engage in corruption, terrorism, abduction, export of contraband, and smuggling of radioactive substances.
 
  
−
Incidents of unprovoked, violent harassment against racial and ethnic minorities regularly occur throughout Donovia. People of African or Asian descent find themselves most at risk. Police often harass these same minority groups. It is not uncommon for foreigners, in general, to become victims of harassment, mistreatment, and extortion by law enforcement and other officials. Police do not need to show probable cause in order to stop, question, or detain individuals.
+
-          Ukrainian
  
−
Extortion and corruption commonly occur in the Donovian business environment. The economic crisis precipitated by the actions of the Four Traitors serves as the prime example of the detrimental effects of Donovia’s systemic corruption. Business disputes may involve threats of violence and even acts of violence. Organized criminal groups and sometimes local police target foreign businesses in many cities and have been known to demand protection money. Small businesses find themselves particularly vulnerable to extortion demands.
+
-          Yakut
  
−
Some activities that would be normal business activities in the United States and other countries are either illegal under the Donovian legal code or are considered suspect by the Donovian security services. There are particular risks involved in any commercial activity with the Donovian military- industrial complex, including research institutes, design bureaus, production facilities, or other high- technology government-related institutions. Any misunderstanding or dispute in such transactions can attract the involvement of the security services and lead to investigation or prosecution for espionage. Rules governing the treatment of information remain poorly defined.
+
-         
 +
|-
 +
|Ethnic Groups (%)
 +
| colspan="2" |Over 193 Recognized ethnic groups nationwide.
 +
Major Ethnic Groups (w/ over 600,000) include:
  
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The Donovian Mafia is well-organized and has branches and contacts in many nations, including the United States and the European Union. With former security service and military personnel among its members, the Donovian Mafia possesses a wide range of capabilities, including  electronic surveillance, human intelligence networks, explosives and firearms expertise, and associations with government officials in Donovia and neighboring countries. It is rumored that the Donovian Mafia also controls smuggling tunnels into neighboring countries. One popular theory is that none of the tunnels has been discovered due to corruption or intimidation.
+
-          Donovians: 80%
  
−
Three phony social and labor organizations are representative of the criminal activity rampant throughout Donovia. Foremost among these groups is the Pan-Donovian Law Enforcement Brotherhood. Publicly this group purports to champion charitable causes as a means of cementing partnerships between police organizations and their respective local communities. In reality it is a national network that ensures citizens remain willing to bribe police officials in order to avoid harassment, arrest, incarceration, and physical abuse. Another important phony organization present in Donovia is the National Inter-Business Cooperative. Although this organization’s written charter suggests nothing more sinister than a Donovian version of the Chamber of Commerce, its members are often steeped in government-corporate corruption (typically involving bribes to avoid taxes), extortion, and almost universal corporate espionage. Finally, the Pan-Caucasus Miner’s League has less to do with improving the lot of downtrodden miners than facilitating wildcat mining that pays slave wages under atrocious working conditions. The League has been thoroughly infiltrated by the Donovian mafia, which is notorious for smuggling, extortion, and extra-legal mining, hydrocarbon, and timber operations. For this reason, many in Donovia view the Miners’ League as little more than an extension of the mafia.
+
-          Tatars: 3.9%
  
−
== Human Rights ==
+
-          Pirtunians: 1.4%
−
Donovia's human rights record remains uneven and poor in some areas. Although the government has recognized the legitimacy of international human rights standards, the institutionalization of procedures to safeguard these rights lags behind. There are some indications, however, that use of the law to protect human rights is increasing. Recent well-publicized arrests and trials of police and correctional officers for assault on suspects and prisoners demonstrate Donovia’s resolve to curtail abuses.
 
  
−
The judiciary is not independent, is often subject to manipulation by political authorities, and is plagued by large case backlogs and trial delays. Lengthy pretrial detention remains a serious problem. There are credible reports of abuse of inmates and detainees by law enforcement and correctional officials, and brutality perpetrated by the prisoners themselves, some of whom are informally granted authority to enforce order within the prisons. Prison conditions fall well below international standards, and extreme overcrowding is common.
+
-          Bashkir: 1.15%
  
−
There are legitimate allegations of violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed by both government and non-government forces. Donovian authorities have introduced some improvements, such as requiring the presence of civilian investigators during all large-scale military operations and targeted search and seizure operations. Human rights groups and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, however, claim that most abuses remain uninvestigated and unpunished.
+
-          Chuvashs: 1.05%
  
−
A law on NGOs, introduced five years ago, created a burdensome registration process with stricter requirements for foreign-funded NGOs. Authorities have used a separate law against extremism as a pretext for closing opposition NGOs and media entities.
+
-          Chechens: 1.04%
  
−
The constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press; in practice, however, the government exerts pressure on the media. The government uses direct ownership (or ownership by large private companies with links to the government) to control or influence the major media  outlets, especially television, through direct control and through self-censorship by editors and journalists. This influence results in restricted access to information about issues deemed sensitive, such as coverage of opposition political parties and movements. Unsolved murders and beatings of journalists have caused significant international concern and increased the reluctance of journalists to cover controversial subjects.
+
-          Amernians: 0.86%
  
−
The constitution guarantees citizens the right to choose their place of residence and to travel abroad. The freedom to travel abroad and emigrate is respected, although restrictions may apply to those who have had access to state secrets, or who have court orders against them for default on debts.
+
-          Avars: 0.66%
  
−
== Centers of Social Power ==
+
-          Mordvins: 0.54%
−
Donovia enjoys a privileged ruling class, which consists of key personnel in the government and  other important sectors such as industry. Many members of the ruling class use their connections with industry and finance to enhance their own financial situation. A subclass of young bankers and stockbrokers has arisen that runs trading and investment markets in Moscow. Members of the working class live a meager existence. Although there is no rigid class structure, social stratification based on wealth is evident and growing.
 
  
−
== Basic Cultural Norms and Values ==
+
-          Kazahs: 0.47%
−
Donovia is a proud nation with a militaristic and nationalist tradition. Donovia was once the unquestioned dominant military power in the region. Subsequent to the economic damage caused by the Four Traitors, however, Ariana emerged as a major Donovian rival. Many among the Arab Donovian majority feel threatened by the perceived weakening of their nation. This has fueled an increase in Donovian nationalism.
 
  
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Donovian culture encourages aggressive behavior. A leading cause of the gender disparity in Donovia is the many men who meet violent deaths over matters of personal or family honor. Care must be taken not to offend Donovian men, as the common reaction to offense is to utilize aggressive force. Donovian Arabs wish to be treated as superior or at least equal to other parties in any affair. Donovian culture will not tolerate the appearance of weakness in its government or leaders. The aggressive culture influences international relations and government policy. The Donovian military actions against Gorgas in support of Zabzimek and South Ostremek serve as prime examples of Donovia’s willingness to use military force as a show of strength.
+
-          Azerbaijanis: 0.44%
  
−
Customs and Practices
+
-          Groups smaller than 600,000: < 10%
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Meeting & Greeting'''
+
|Major Religions (%)
−
|Initial greetings may come across  as cool. Do not expect friendly smiles. Remove your gloves before shaking  hands.
+
| colspan="2" |Eastern Orthodox Christianity: 41%
 +
Non-Affiliated: 25%
  
−
Unless you are a woman, do not shake hands with a Donovian  woman without her offering her hand first and do not make physical contact  with Donovian women.
+
Atheism: 13%
−
|-
 
−
|'''Visiting/ Hospitality'''
 
−
|At formal functions, guests do not  usually start eating until the host has begun. No one should leave until the  guest of honor has left. If you are the guest of honor, do not stay too late.
 
  
−
Donovians often put more food on  the table than can be eaten to indicate there is an abundance of food  (whether there is or not). Guests who leave food on their plates honor their  host.
+
Islam: 6.5%
  
−
Do not turn down offers of food or drink; to decline such  offers is considered rude.
+
Other Christianity: 6.3%
−
|-
 
−
|'''Manners'''
 
−
|In  public, Donovians can seem brusque and discourteous.
 
  
−
“No” is the most common first response to any request; often  flattery, money, or a gift is required to obtain a “yes” answer. It is  important to convey that you appreciate the effort the person must make to  fulfill your request.
+
Others: <1%
  
−
Do not eat with your left hand.
+
---Judaism
−
|-
 
−
|'''Cultural Dos & Don’ts'''
 
−
|Do not expect to find smoke-free  areas anywhere.
 
  
−
Do not take a Donovian’s friendship lightly. It is an honor  for a Donovian to consider you his friend. Donovians greatly appreciate any  attempt by foreigners to speak their language.
+
---Buddhism
  
−
Do not stare at or make prolonged eye contact with a Donovian  woman.
+
---Neo-Pagan and Tengrist
  
−
Do not engage a woman in conversation unless you have been  formally introduced.
+
Unreported: 5.5%
  
−
Do not ask a Donovian questions  about his wife or other female members of his family.
+
''*note: these numbers reflect all Donovians, rather than showing a percentage of just religious Donovians.''
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Gifts'''
+
|Literacy Rate (Older Than 15 in %)
−
|A small gift is appropriate, but  the value of the gift should correspond with the status of the person  receiving it.
+
| colspan="2" |99%
 +
|-
 +
|Age Distribution (%)
 +
|Age
 +
0-14
  
−
A gift to a Donovian woman can spark a violent reaction from  male members of her family.
+
15-54 (Military Age)
−
|-
 
−
|'''Taboos'''
 
−
|Putting your thumb through your index and middle fingers and  making the “OK" sign are both considered very rude gestures.
 
  
−
Men should not approach women they  are not related to unless they have been formally introduced. Some Donovians  disregard this custom while others are extremely offended by infringement of  it and may respond with violence to perceived affronts of family honor.
+
55-64
  
−
Some Donovians drink alcohol while  others consider it sinful. Do not drink alcohol unless it is offered to you.  If it is offered, refusal is considered very rude.
+
65+
−
|-
+
|17.2%
−
|'''Personal Space'''
+
54.0%
−
|Donovians stand close when talking.
 
  
−
Do not move away from a Donovian if he enters your personal  space while speaking to you.
+
14.5%
  
−
Donovian men may place their arm  around your shoulder and lean in very close while speaking. This is a  positive gesture and indicates fondness.
+
14.3%
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Displays of Affection'''
+
|Median Age
−
|Public displays of affection are  discouraged. Same genders may kiss each other on the cheek.
+
| colspan="2" |Overall: 38.9 years
 +
Males: 36.9 years
  
−
A foreign man alone in the company of a Donovian woman is an  invitation to violence.
+
Females: 42.7 years
 +
|-
 +
|Population
 +
| colspan="2" |142,122,776
 +
|-
 +
|Annual Growth Rate
 +
| colspan="2" | -.11% and trending down
 +
|-
 +
|Birth Rate Per 1,000 People
 +
| colspan="2" |10.7 / 1,000 population
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Marriage Rituals'''
+
|Death Rate Per 1,000 People
−
|Donovian marriage rituals are primarily determined by the  individuals’ religion and the degree to which they adhere to their religion’s  doctrine and customs. These rituals may be as formal as Arianian rituals  among fundamentalist Muslims or quite informal among the secular Donovian  population.
+
| colspan="2" |13.4/ 1,000 population
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Work Week/ Work Hours'''
+
|Urban Population (%)
−
|By Donovian law, the work week is  Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week for men and 35 hours for women.
+
| colspan="2" |75%
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Concept Of Time'''
+
|Annual Urbanization Rate
−
|Donovians appreciate punctuality  when you meet them at their home or office.
+
| colspan="2" |0.05%
−
 
 
−
Donovians are notoriously not on  time, but do not necessarily consider themselves late. When they arrive,  there are a number of rituals before a meeting: First the small talk, then  tea or drink, then talk of family and personal problems, then finally the  business of the day.
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Dispute Resolution'''
+
|Infant Mortality Rate Per 1000 Live Births
−
|Donovians regard compromise as a  sign of weakness. They will often out-wait impatient people to gain more  concessions from them.
+
| colspan="2" |6.8 deaths/1,000 live births
−
 
 
−
A Donovian man must perceive that he gained some concession  before he will consider a matter resolved.
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Birth Rituals'''
+
|Life Expectancy At Birth (Years)
−
|Birth rituals are determined by the individuals’ religion and  the degree to which they adhere to their religion’s doctrine and customs.  These rituals range from elaborate among fundamentalist Muslims to informal  among the secular Donovian population.
+
| colspan="2" |71.3 years
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''Death Rituals'''
+
|Major Diseases In OE
−
|Ethnic and religious groups will  have varying death rituals.
+
| colspan="2" | -COVID 19
 +
-Typhoid Fever
 +
 
 +
-Yellow Fever
 +
 
 +
-Dengue Fever
 +
 
 +
-Malaria
 +
 
 +
-Rift Valley Fever
 +
 
 +
-Hepatitis A
 +
 
 +
-Hepatitis E
 +
 
 +
-Encephalitus
 +
 
 +
-AIDS/HIV
 
|}
 
|}
−
 
−
== Summary ==
 
−
Donovia’s nationalist culture serves to unify the Arab majority, but also alienates minorities whom the majority of the population views as second-class citizens. The dominance of Sunni Islam further unites the Arab majority, but due to the influence of Donovian Hanafi scholars, the nation remains secular. While those not of the Sunni faith may experience prejudice, it is more due to cultural rather than religious reasons. The economic turmoil created by the embezzlement scheme of the Four Traitors still resonates throughout Donovian society.
 

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Overview

Donovia experienced a period of rapid expansion during the 19th century, taking claim over a diverse population spanning from Eastern Europe to the Pacific, and from the Arctic to the Caucasus. Despite covering over 17 million square kilometers, Donovia’s population is overwhelmingly concentrated in the West along the European border, and Southwest in the Caucasus. Despite their  social diversity, Donovia’s government projects an identity that is decidedly European.

Brief History

The Donovian Empire rapidly expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries, conquering regions in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and taking territory reaching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The Donovian Empire often ruled the conquered territories with an iron fist, using military force to root out dissent and rebellion among minority populations and populations in conquered territory. Following the collapse of the Donovian Empire, and creation of the United Federation of Socialist Republics (UFSR) and its member states, Donovia experienced a period of rapid industrialization, enabling it to play a significant role during the Second World War.

The period following the Second World War is one of social turmoil and forced cultural assimilation. TheSocialist Donovian Government sought to create a singular Socialist-based identity for politics and culture. Entire populations that it deemed troublesome were forcibly deported from their cultural homelands across Europe, the Caucasus, and the Far East, and resettled in Central Asia. The Government then gave the now-unoccupied territories to ethnic groups and populations viewed as being pro-Donovian. In addition to the forced migration of hundreds of thousands of people, the Donovian Government also enacted a policy of Donovification, through which they attempted to replace existing cultures and languages with Donovian culture and the Donovian language.

Donovia enacted reforms during the latter half of the 20th century  allowing  forcibly displaced populations to return to their home territory, however, in many cases, the government  took no action to reconstitute lost territory and land, leading to large populations returning to their ancestral homes only to find that them  in the possession of others.  The Donovian Socialist government was able to maintain control of these areas by granting significant resources and aid to pro-Donovian populations. The collapse of the government in the early 1990s caused a number of small ethnic conflicts to erupt across Donovia, particularly in the Caucasus region. The new United Republics of Donovia acted quickly to quell these early resistance movements, however, in some cases conflict continue to ignite every few years. Early military tactics were heavy handed, and the Donovian Government suffered several defeats before finally pacifying the trouble areas. In the end it was not military action that pacified resistance movements, instead it was an end to policies of Donovification and the adoption of more localized policies whereby the government set about promoting pro-Donovian sentiment using localized mechanisms of control (a process typically referred using a portmanteau (the combining of two words to make a new word) using locations name and –ification or -ization (ie, Chechenization). Today the Federal Government recognizes a number of ethnic Republics that fall under the control of the Federal Government in Moscow. In many ethnic Republics this has led to Moscow giving preference to different socio-ethnic groups, while alienating others.

Demographics

Languages

The national language of Donovia is Donovian, an Eastern Slavic, Cyrillic language.  Despite being home to well over a hundred different languages, Donovia recognizes less than 40 official languages that are associated with the various ethnic Republics.

Donovian is the primary language taught in schools throughout the Republics, although many local languages are offered as an additional subject. The primary foreign languages taught in Donovian schools are English, followed closely by German and French, although Olvanan  has become more prevalent over the last few years.

Ethnicities

Donovia is home to over 100 different ethnicities. The overwhelming majority, nearly 80%, of Donovian’s identify with the Donovian ethnicity and culture.  This is due to the practice of forced assimilation in the mid-20th Century, during which ethnic minorities (who may have been local majorities) were forced to adopt Donovian practices. There are a wide variety of sub-groups who maintain a semblance of their previous culture despite being assimilated, and identifying as culturally Donovian. Roughly 20% of the population is made up of roughly 190 different minority ethnicities that are primarily located in their indigenous territories. The largest minority ethnic groups are the Tatars (Turkic peoples), ethnic Ukrainians near the borders of Pirtuni, Baskirs, Chuvash, and Chechens. During the 20th Century, the Socialist government enacted a number of large scale forced migrations of specific populations from their traditional homelands.  Many of these groups are still impacted by the policies of forced migration from the Socialist era, and can be found in significant numbers across Siberia. Occasionally there are groups that seek to return to their traditional homelands, only to find their property in the possession of other, often rival social groups. This is particularly common in the Caucasus region, and can lead to local conflict.

Donovia classifies indigenous groups with populations of fewer than 50,000 as  “small-numbered indigenous peoples.” While these groups are found throughout Donovia, they are primarily found in the  Arctic region in the far north, Siberia, and in the far east. Donovia officially recognizes 40 of these groups, however there are numerous other groups that are not recognized.

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Religions

There are a number of religions practiced in Donovia today.  While practicing religion was discouraged, and in some cases even illegal during the Socialist era, people continued practicing a wide variety of faiths ranging from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism, to localized belief systems specific to small populations. The majority of Donovians adhere to Eastern Orthodox Christianity (sometimes referred to as the Moscow Patriarchate). Recent census numbers indicate an estimated 41% of Donovians identify as Eastern Orthodox, while an estimated 38% claim to either be spiritual but not religious or atheist.  The remaining 20% of the population practice Islam (primarily  in the Caucasus and Central Asian regions), non-orthodox Christianity , and a variety of indigenous faiths.

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Education

Literacy Rate

Literacy in Donovia is estimated as ubiquitous, with over 99% of males and over 99% of females being literate in Donovian.

Educational System

The education system within Donovia is controlled by the Federal Government, with education through secondary school (high school) being free. Some estimates have as much as half of the adult Donovian population having some tertiary (college) level education. 

Educational Attainment

Nearly half of all Donovians finish secondary school, and an estimated 25% pursue  tertiary (post-secondary) education. Donovia’s school system is consistently named as among the top national systems in the world.

Population Density

Overview

Donovia has one of the most urbanized populations in the world, with an estimated 75% of the country living in urban areas. The majority of the population can be found in in the West, near Europe, and in the Southwest near the Caucasus. The remaining 25% of the population lives in rural environments, with very low population density. Despite having a larger population than any other European country, Donovia ranks 230th out of 250 countries in population density.

Urban Areas

The Moscow metropolitan area has the highest population density, with over 4800 people per square kilometer. St. Petersburg at 5.4 million, has the second highest population density with 3750 people per square kilometer. 

Moscow  12.5 million  4,880 
St. Petersburg  5.4 million  3,750 
Novosibirsk  1.6 million  3,180 
Yekaterinburg   1.5 million  3,030 
Kazan  1.3 million  3,060 
Makhachkala (25)  600,000  1,280 
Grozny (58)  325,000  1,000 
Nalchik (82)  240,000  3,580 

Rural Areas

Much of Eastern Donovia and the regions north of the Arctic Circle are considered largely unpopulated, with a population density of less than 2 people per square kilometer. Vast expanses of Siberia are slightly more populated, with between 3-10 people per square kilometer. More populated rural areas can be found throughout Donovia, however villages are often extremely isolated and sometimes lacking in basic infrastructure. 

Population Movement

Internal Migration

Urbanization

Donovia experienced a period of forced urbanization during the massive industrialization that occurred in the during the industrial revolution of the 19th Century, and again during the mid-20th Century. Rural areas are continuing to lose people to urbanization as younger generations seek job opportunities in cities and leave their villages behind.

Displacement

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Minority groups within Donovia experienced forced displacement as a result of government policies during the Socialist era. Many of these displaced persons returned to find others had claimed their land and their homes, leading to ethnic conflict in areas like the Caucasus. Oftentimes, Donovian Imperial and Socialist policy sought control over populations by favoring certain ethnic groups over other groups, creating animosity that can still be seen today.  Additionally, ethnic conflicts over the last several decades have led to displacement, with many IDP camps becoming semi-permanent.

Stateless Personnel

Donovia has an unusually high stateless population, with more than 150,000 individuals living within its borders. This is a direct result of the rapid collapse of the Socialist government, and people being unable to attain citizenship in the country of their choosing, particularly in the Baltic and in the southern Caucasus regions. Donovia provides a visa waiver to those living in former Socialist countries, and in some cases grants Donovian citizenship to people living in other countries. On several occasions Donovia has granted citizenship to select populations living in other countries and argued the need to protect its citizens as justification for taking military action.

Migration Cycles and Transhumance

A number of populations within Donovia practice transhumance (seasonal migration with fixed locations) or live nomadic pastoral lifestyles (seasonal migration based on resource availability). These populations primarily exist in the more isolated and mountainous areas of the Northern Caucasus, on the Eurasian Steppe, and in Siberia.

External Migration

Inbound

Economic Migration

Donovia’s demographic challenges (namely experiencing a prolonged period increased mortality rate and decreased birth rate) has led to a situation requiring a significant number of migrant workers, particularly in Central Asia and the Far East. The time spent working in Donovia varies greatly, with some workers crossing the border on a daily basis, while others migrate on a seasonal basis. In some cases, people have immigrated into Donovia for work while retaining citizenship outside of Donovia.  Challenges associated with infectious diseases (particularly COVID 19) significantly reduce the ability of migrant workers to cross borders, and can have an economic impact on industries dependent upon their availability.

Forced Migration

Conflict in Central Asia has led to an increased number of migrants either fleeing to Donovia, or transiting through Donovia on their way to Europe. In addition, many migrants are forced to leave their home countries due to a sense of desperation and poverty.

Outbound

Economic Migration

Donovia experiences a small degree of outbound economic migration, however it is not significant due to Donovia’s domestic labor shortage.

Forced Migration

Donovia has a dark history of forced migration whose ramifications are still felt to this day. Though not technically forced migration, Donovian policies towards Islamic Extremism during the 2010’s often alienated populations in the Caucasus region. While these policies were meant to quell extremism, they often negatively impacted all Muslims alike, in turn sometimes leading to more extremism. With the rise of the Islamic State in the latter half of the 2010s, Donovia saw an opportunity to rid itself of extremism in the Caucasus region by allowing those they deemed as extremists and terrorists to leave the country and join the Islamic State. Government leaders as a near term solution to end extremism in Donovian territory, however,  the rapid fall of the Islamic State has led to many former members returning to the Caucasus regions. 

Culture

Donovian culture is extremely diverse. While many minor cultures were diminished during the Socialist era by policies of Donovification, they have regained prominence among minority populations. 

Donovian culture differs based upon the status of the individual and/or group, generally meaning that those with lower socio-economic status have a more community-based outlook. Those of higher socio-economic status are more likely to separate themselves from communal practices, and are more indulgent in comparison to the average population.

Dimensions of National Culture

Power Distance

Power distance is whether a society accepts unequal distribution of power or seeks even distribution of power. Donovia’s culture has a high degree of power distance, with a wide gap between individuals with power and those without. Behavior and interactions tend to be top-down, with those holding power providing directives to those beneath them on the power scale. 

Individualism vs. Collectivism

Donovia tends to trend toward a collective orientation rather than an individual orientation. Family, friends, neighborhoods and entire communities often play a significant role in everyday life. Relationships are critical for gathering information, negotiating, and cooperation.

Uncertainty Avoidance (Tolerance for Ambiguity)

Uncertainty avoidance is whether the society tolerates ambiguity in life or craves stability. Donovians have a very low tolerance for ambiguity, which often leads to extremely detail oriented planning, and lends itself to leadership taking a very hands-on approach. This desire to avoid uncertainty can be observed in the Donovian government’s bureaucracy.

Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation

Some societies look long-term and save while others do not see the need because the future planned may never arrive. Donovians have a very pragmatic orientation toward traditions and customs. Perseverance and adaptability are hallmarks of Donovian culture. Though not initially evident  by looking at their government, the fact that they have undergone multiple revolutionary government changes within just a few short generations has given their culture a survival instinct, and an ability to adapt traditions to meet  current context.

Indulgence vs. Restraint

Restrained societies live to work while indulgent societies work to live. Donovia is a very restrained culture that places less emphasis on individual leisure and indulgences. An individual might indulge in luxury, however, when a group or community is involved, they will often place the needs of the community over their own personal desires. That said, individuals with greater socio-economic status and/or power are more likely to invest in status symbols than an average citizen.

Competitiveness vs Consensus

Some societies encourage individuals to be competitive and do their individual best while other societies value cooperation. Status symbols and individual achievements tend to be associated with people in powerful positions, while the average Donovian is much more likely to be modest and understate their personal achievements.

**Cultural Norms and Values

**Centers of Social Power

**Communication

**Traditional Methods and Symbolism

**Role of Technology and Media

Social Impact of OE Hazards

Disease

Donovia’s healthcare system is fairly modern, with more populated areas having more capable facilities. Rural areas, however, may lack access to healthcare facilities altogether. Donovia has a capable research sector, and in the past has been able to quickly produce vaccinations, often faster than many Western countries who may be encumbered by stricter safety protocols. Following recent outbreaks of COVID 19, Donovia’s government has struggled to communicate the importance of the vaccine to its people.  This is, in part, self-inflicted thanks to the government’s efforts to discredit vaccines developed in Europe and in the United States. Many Donovians recognize the lack of safety protocols used to develop the Donovian vaccine mean it carries greater risk than Western vaccines, and if the government says Western vaccines come with significant risk,  the risk must be even greater with the Donovian vaccine. This example exemplifies the double-edged sword Donovia’s government wields by s actively promoted disinformation. 

Natural Disaster

Donovia’s immense geographical size creates challenges reacting to natural disasters.  At any given time, Donovia may be simultaneously facing earthquakes, droughts, floods, forest fires, frigid temperatures, and heat waves. With three quarters of the population living in urban areas, the majority of Donovia’s disaster response capabilities are located in or near urban centers. Isolated rural communities receive limited government assistance in the face of a natural disaster.  If the government does respond, there are massive delays in equipment and supplies reaching the point of need.

**Social Volatility/Fragility

 **Social Fault Lines and Friction Points

  • Pro-democracy efforts
  • Religious Freedom (among minority populations)
  • Economic opportunity (lack thereof/migrant workers)
  • Tensions within Ethnic-Republics, (those out of power challenging those in power)
  • Misinformation (ie government misinformation concerning issues abroad damaging government trustworthiness domestically)
  • Corruption and Organized crime associations with government

**Criminal Activity

  • Cultural Approach to Punishment
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**Human Rights

  • Government efforts against NGOs, particularly those focused on human rights. Labelling them as foreign agents.
  • Use of physical force in domestic security matters is common, judicial system is convoluted, and prison system is overcrowded and unable to provide basic needs. 
  • Minority groups, either ethnic, religious, or social (e.g., the LGBTQ community)

Demographic Statistics Chart

Social Statistic Donovia
Primary Languages (%) Federal Official Language: Donovian

Official Languages in Ethnic Republics:

NEED TO MATCH w/ REPUBLICS in DONOVIA

-          Abaza

-          Adyghe

-          Altai

-          Bashkir

-          Buryat

-          Chechen

-          Chuvash

-          Crimean Tartar

-          Erzya

-          Ingush

-          Kabardian

-          Kalmyk

-          Karachay-Balkar

-          Khakas

-          Komi-Zyrian

-          Mari (Hill Mari, Meadow Mari)

-          Moksha

-          Nogai

-          Ossetian

-          Tatar

-          Tuvan

-          Udmurt

-          Ukrainian

-          Yakut

-         

Ethnic Groups (%) Over 193 Recognized ethnic groups nationwide.

Major Ethnic Groups (w/ over 600,000) include:

-          Donovians: 80%

-          Tatars: 3.9%

-          Pirtunians: 1.4%

-          Bashkir: 1.15%

-          Chuvashs: 1.05%

-          Chechens: 1.04%

-          Amernians: 0.86%

-          Avars: 0.66%

-          Mordvins: 0.54%

-          Kazahs: 0.47%

-          Azerbaijanis: 0.44%

-          Groups smaller than 600,000: < 10%

Major Religions (%) Eastern Orthodox Christianity: 41%

Non-Affiliated: 25%

Atheism: 13%

Islam: 6.5%

Other Christianity: 6.3%

Others: <1%

---Judaism

---Buddhism

---Neo-Pagan and Tengrist

Unreported: 5.5%

*note: these numbers reflect all Donovians, rather than showing a percentage of just religious Donovians.

Literacy Rate (Older Than 15 in %) 99%
Age Distribution (%) Age

0-14

15-54 (Military Age)

55-64

65+

17.2%

54.0%

14.5%

14.3%

Median Age Overall: 38.9 years

Males: 36.9 years

Females: 42.7 years

Population 142,122,776
Annual Growth Rate -.11% and trending down
Birth Rate Per 1,000 People 10.7 / 1,000 population
Death Rate Per 1,000 People 13.4/ 1,000 population
Urban Population (%) 75%
Annual Urbanization Rate 0.05%
Infant Mortality Rate Per 1000 Live Births 6.8 deaths/1,000 live births
Life Expectancy At Birth (Years) 71.3 years
Major Diseases In OE -COVID 19

-Typhoid Fever

-Yellow Fever

-Dengue Fever

-Malaria

-Rift Valley Fever

-Hepatitis A

-Hepatitis E

-Encephalitus

-AIDS/HIV

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