Rodina

[sepsis 17]

 

Starovo: Siljonostrov

 

Siljonostrov translates as Green Island, which is often mentioned in a sarcastic tone by people living nearby suffering from the heavily polluted air...

 

[frogface 354]

good work, also showing the less pleasant areas of the towns which people usually seem to miss out.

[bienefeldt 3]

Wow this is awesome!

I envy your talent!

P

[sepsis 17]

 

Starovo: Kameno

 

The standing stones on Kameno Island was erected about 6000 years ago for, it is believed, religious purposes.

No one knows who built them, but there are theories about powerful tribes wandered in from Siberia. This ancient people, whoever they were, definitely made a great impact throughout Europe, as their way of building stone circles was imitated for centuries to come..

 

On Kameno there's also the old Dudajev castle, built in the 13th century..

 

[andrew george 0]

Wow, that's some nice pollution on Siljonostrov! Also, great use of Tower Of London and Stonehenge on the island. I love the unique feel of your CJ, I think it's the place names that do it.

 

Fine work!

 

A

[sepsis 17]

Here's a question for anyone who visit my CJ:

(I might as well post it here rather than open up a new topic)

 

Is it possible to have the same name on different cities in a region without getting things messed up?

 

 

[andrew george 0]

Yes, I think it is. Or possibly only slight variances - like Moscow and North Moscow or Upper Moscow, for example.....

 

A

[sepsis 17]

Ok, thanks..since one of my cities is growing out of its borders I want it's neighbour to have exactly the same name..

 

Well, I guess I'd better backup my entire region before trying anyting...

 

 

[sepsis 17]

Vaslavskije Ostrova

 

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/3685/vaslavskijeostrovadistrikteur9.jpg align=baseline>

 

This is Vaslavskije Ostrova (Vaslavskij Islands), located outside the southern coast of Rodina.

Population (included Vasov on the mainland) about 120000.

 

Main residential and commercial areas are in Vasov, on Karjanka and Banjaka islands, and there are several towns and villages all over the archipelago.

Industries and ports are located in Vasov and on Karjanka.

 

 

The archipelago got its name from Petr Vaslavskij, a 17th century local leader, who constantly refused paying tribute to the Rodinian king, and is since then considered a hero in these parts of the country. But he was also a ruthless pirate, who spared no lives when raiding numerous vessels passing close to the islands on their way to Ilitj. 

 

Petr Vaslavskij was eventually caught by the king's troops and died 1669 in the dungeons of Dudajev castle, severely tortured..

 

[Impsta 0]

 

Only just visited the wonderful region of Rodina - Can't beleive I have only just visited. Very impressed.

 

Love you work

 

Keep it up.

 

ps .  I think i might have spotted one building not bearing the premier's picture !! 

[Simbourgeois 139]

EDIT: This post has been withdrawn from this thread.

 

Mairie de Belleville

[sepsis 17]

Vaslavskije Ostrova

 

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Panorama over the archipelago.

 

 

[sepsis 17]

Vaslavskije Ostrova: Vasov

 

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Downtown Vasov

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/376/vasovkatedral1cf.jpg align=baseline>

Katedrala St Grigorij (early 16th century) and Railway station (connections to int. ferry terminal and nearby cities Dakov and Irinsk)

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/9850/vasovferryterminal4na.jpg align=baseline>

International ferry terminal

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/9396/vasovindustrialport6jq.jpg align=baseline>

Coal plants and Industrial port

 

[ChicAgo333 2]

WOW

[2ch.net simplayer 180]

Zdrastvuitje tovarishch Sepsis, priyatno poznakomitsa s vami. Nash tsentral'nyi komitjet KP interesuyetsa  strategicheskim polozhjenyem vashei strany Rodiny. Cherez 2 mjesitsy nachinaetsa stroitjel'ctvo <<Starlight City>> imeyushiisya russkije sotsialisticheskije kosmicheskije goroda <<Kosmodrom Odin>> i <<Soljalis VIA>>  v chasti <<City Journals>>. Otkroitje njebol'shoje mjecto v Tsentrale dlja pocol'ctva pozhalujsta. Zhelajem vashei strany Rodiny i velikoi ideje sotsialisma uspjekhov, Proletarii Vsekh Stran, Soedinyaitjec'!

 

(translation)

Hello, comrade Sepsis, nice to meet you. Our Central Committee Com(censored due to political reasons, c.d.p.r) is interested in the strategic position of your nation Rodina. In 2 months, on City Journals, construction of Starlight City, which has Russian socia(c.d.p.r) cosmic cities Cosmodrome One and Solalis VIA. Please leave some room for an embassy in Tsentral. Wishing successes for our great idea of Soc(c.d.p.r) and Rodina, Proletar(c.d.p.r)!

 

Justa joke But the second sentence, I mean it.

btw, first time to see somebody who speak Russain here in Simtropolis!

[sepsis 17]

Zdrastvujtje.. i Bolsjoje Spasiba, Tovarisj!!

Since my Russian is less than perfect (and I don't have my dictionary nearby) I stick to English at the moment..

 

I, as Head of State, hearby personally invite representatives of your Central Committee to take part in the XXIII Congress of the Socialist International, that will soon be hosted in Ilitj, capital of Rodina.The main receptions and debates will take place in the Ivanov Center. There will be panel discussions on several themes including Western decay and aggression, Revolution in the 3rd millennium and Middle East - terror and imperialism.

Sepsis, Head of State and chairman of the Rodina Central Committee

 

[+Guest]

Tovarischu Sepsisu UR-RA!

What's all that means, Sepsis? I'm very very thrilled

[sepsis 17]

Date:10/4/2004 12:40:21 PM
Author:marrast

Tovarischu Sepsisu UR-RA!

What's all that means, Sepsis? I'm very very  thrilled

quote>

 

Well..my last post was mainly a reply to 2ch.net simplayer's friendly greetings ..

 

But there will eventually be some pictures posted from the Socialist Congress later on.

Stay tuned...

 

 

[KoRn_Snakez 0]

Moy Atets gavareet shto smotreetsya kak Rodeema... ee ya nee znayoo kak Rodeema smotreetsya noo ya hachoo skazat shto Rodeema ocheen craseeva... noo ya shash doomayoo shto atets prosto shooteel... eta nee gorot v rassee-ye... noo ladna, mne kazhetsa shto seravno kroseevo...

my english is better then my russian, lol. for those of u who dont understand... well... thats ur problemLOL!!!

[sepsis 17]

Breaking news!!

 

This picture was taken from a passenger plane that due to bad weather was out of it's ordinary course:
http://img175.echo.cx/img175/7021/prisoncampgray1py.jpg align=baseline>

 

 

There have been rumours of a forced labor camp in Vladiseversk, a district in the far north.
Conditions in the camp is said to be extremely harsh. Prisoners working in nearby mines at high death rates.

The existence of such camps in Rodina has always been denied by Ilitj high officials, but this may be the first evidence...

 

 

[Mulefisk 15]

Your region looks amazing so far!
Could I ask where you got that water and cliff texture though?

[sepsis 17]

Date:11/16/2004 12:10:36 PM
Author:Mulefisk

Your region looks amazing so far!
Could I ask where you got that water and cliff texture though?

quote>

 

Thanks!

The water texture is made by Joerg (if I remember correctly)..you should find it on the STEX. The cliff texture is one of PEG's creations..I don't know if they are available anywhere now, but since Peg is reworking lots of his old stuff, they might be up for download again soon..

Peg's site: http://www.jphayden.com/pegprod/forums/portal.php

 

[Dannato 4]

Vladiseversk makes me shiver... Does the name have any particular meaning?  Nice port, oh, and where's the international ferry terminal from, is it from that Japanese site?  Anyway, good stuff, I keep enjoying this original journal. Zdrazdvuy, or nazdrovye... or however that goes.

[sepsis 17]

Date:11/16/2004 6:17:53 PM
Author:Dannato

Vladiseversk makes me shiver... Does the name have any particular meaning?  Nice port, oh, and where's the international ferry terminal from, is it from that Japanese site?  Anyway, good stuff, I keep enjoying this original journal. Zdrazdvuy, or nazdrovye... or however that goes.

quote>

Vladiseversk means something like ruler of the north and is actually the name of a small town not far from the camp..the name of the camp itself is not known..  There might be more pictures from Vladiseversk and the neighbouring city Kholodno..

The port is from one of the japanese sites (the ferry's got a Japanese flag!)..

 

[sepsis 17]

After some international pressure, the government of Rodina have agreed to release pictures of the Vladiseversk labor camp and the nearby iron mine... 

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/5324/prisoncamp22mn.jpg align=baseline>

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/4504/prisoncampnight4go.jpg align=baseline>

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/4429/minespanorama6eh.jpg align=baseline>

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/1088/mine6bn.jpg align=baseline>

 

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/7453/minestation0cz.jpg align=baseline>

 

 

 

 

 

[MayorTim 16]

wow a labor camp! Very creative! I feel sorry for those poor sims.

[threeswept 12]

Yikes! Very impressive labour camp. And, at the same time, very scary.

[sepsis 17]

Back in business again..hmm, where was I..

Ah, yes..

 

Vaslavskije Ostrova: Karjanka

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/5189/karjankapanorama4gp.jpg align=baseline>

Karjanka is the largest of the Vaslavskij Islands.

 

Some close-ups:

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/9773/vaslavskijkatedral2ch.jpg align=baseline>

Vaslavskij: Katedrala St Ana

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/4486/vaslavskijufa6tv.jpg align=baseline>

Vaslavskij (Ufa island): Ferry terminal and lighthouse.

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/5117/khon6fz.jpg align=baseline>

Khon: Important roundabout connecting the different parts of the island.

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/7561/grga0sz.jpg align=baseline>

Grga: Big recycling centre.

 

 

[sepsis 17]

Vaslavskije Ostrova: Karjanka

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/6579/bodoron4wl.jpg align=baseline>

Bodoron, a small village on the northern shore.

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/4128/bodoron23em.jpg align=baseline>

Bodoron: Grape field

 

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/785/bodoron38yf.jpg align=baseline>

Bodoron: Svetlana Chapel

 

 

[2ch.net simplayer 180]

Zdrastvui tovarisch! Vtoroi raz vstretimsya! (hello comrade! 2nd time we meet!)

Beautiful city with nice individual houses in cozy autumn day!

hmmmm... maybe I should install red and yellow trees in my city too...