Ukraystrus

The Flag of Ukraysturus

**Ukraystrus** officially the **Republic of Ukraystrus** is a landlocked republic located in north-central Drua. Ukraystrus is bordered by Cyrwthye and Grayia to the west, Gochtaria, Khavaria, and Libion to the south, and the West Nulunian Republic to the east. Ukraystrus is often considered to be the successor state to the Sassoon Empire, a powerful nation which lasted from the 16th through 19th centuries, when it was conquered by the Nyslof Empire of Nulunia, then later the West Nulunian Republic until the Nine Years' War. Ukraystrus has a lower living quality then surrounding nations due to the recent civil wars of the 20th century. However, by joining the Druan Union in 2012, Ukraystrus has been improving its economy and rebuilding infrastructure and is slowly becoming a more developed country.

## History

### Prehistoric Era

The Sassoonian People at this era lives in a collection of nomadic tribes

### The Sassonian Tribal Confederation (200BC-760AD)

This era started around 200BC when the oldest written records around the area of Ukraystrus

The Confederation was said to be founded by the Altanal The Great in the Epic of Altanal. It is also stated that Altanal the Great created strength, stability, and prosperity to the Sasoons.

It is believed that the Confederation traded and maintained a good relations with the Kharvars

### Founding of the Sassoon Empire

   The Sassoon Empire was founded in 1561 by Greltek of Sibheline after the Western Expansion which united Southern Ukrayustus, after which it moved north.

This era experienced stability and prosperity for the Ukrayat due to wise leadership.

### Fall of the Sassoon Empire

The Sassoon Empire was absorbed into the Nyslof Empire in 1692 after the disadvantaged Sassoons lost against the Nulunian Empire in the Sasoon-Nulu War or the Northern War.

But the Ukrayat still resisted the rule by forming Guerilla Factions, which did considerable damage but didn't overthrow the occupiers until later

### The Ukrayat Revolts

#### First Ukrayat Revolt

The Ukrayat Revolts were a series of armed uprisings all across Nyslof territories of the former Sassoon Empire. they began when protesters marched through the streets demanding more autonomy for the people of the region. The Nyslof government sent in troops to end the protests,the protesters are brutally suppressed , stories about the incident were mixed, with survivors saying the troops fired into the crowd without warning, while the Soldiers claimed it was in self defense. With the Riots quelled for now, many have armed themselves and have joined with existing gurrella movements, increasing their numbers.

Gurrella movements intensified as they started taking over other local towns and regions. The leaders of the said uprising, believing that a victory for them is near, declared the Sassoon Republic in the town of Sibhelline. However, eventually the armies of the Nyslof Empire were called in. The Uprising lasted one year and the Sasoon Republic was crushed. The Sassoon Republic had little to no recognition from any country.

Due to this loss, Gurrella movements have again gone underground or in rural areas.

## Culture

Ukrayat Culture is a culture based around the Sassoon Empire, the people have a great pride in their heritage, the people also have a disdain for the Nulus to the east, this is because of the Wars which dissolved the Sassoon Empire, although the current governments are trying to repair relations with each other.

The disdain to the Nulus also caused racism to Nulunians in Ukrayustrus from police inaction to medical and financial disadvantages.

### Sports

The most famed and valued sport in Ukrayustus is Horse Racing on the southern parts and Sled Hunting on the north