Yaniko

Yaniko (Yanikan: Янико), officially the Republic of Yaniko (Yanikan: Бөғдаркашалы Янико, Böghdarkashalÿ Yaniko) is a country in central Sondria.

History

Soviet satellite and the years of Jemshe Äli-Basha

The Nazi-inspired regime fell to the hands of the USSR, who instead of annexing it, made it a satellite state similar to Mongolia.

The fall of Communism

Yaniko was one of the first countries to witness the fall of the Soviet Union even though it wasn't a direct part of it. Perestroika measures arrived to the country in April 1990, forcing the creation of a new, transitional government, that was expected to run until 1992. New presidential elections were held in January 1991.

However, Yaniko was at the center of protests against the "new" system (mostly by the older generations) and a political crisis emerged that lasted until September of that year. In October 1991, a failed referendum for Omawate to annex Yaniko was held, with 81% voting against.

Present day

The pandemic led to the unexpected rise of a national socialist government, emulating what Yaniko did to Omawate in 1925, but without starting a new conflict with Omawate. Minorities and democracy have been suppressed in favor of overt nationalism. All political parties were banned.

As of August 16, 2021, despite having vaccinated about 4 million people, roughly 80% of its population, the government outright banned vaccines and science. The Superior House of Science was shut down, after reporting a year and a half of inactivity.

Culture

Yaniko has a unique culture, especially for such a small country. While Yaniko's culture takes many influences from Omawatian culture, Soviet isolation has created its own style of culture, with influences from modern-day Arqapstan and Rozekistan.

Media

• RTY
• Kantarhan Broadcasting System
• Channel 9