The Tsardom of Ruthenia is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Tsar Alexander XIX with an even hand, and renowned for its burgeoning bear population. The hard-working population of 25.397 billion Ruthenians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Spirituality, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Uzhgorod. The average income tax rate is 33.1%.

The strong Ruthenian economy, worth a remarkable 1,176 trillion rubles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Furniture Restoration, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 46,327 rubles, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances, the government is slowly introducing social welfare programs, Tsar Alexander XIX has just been declared ruler of Ruthenia in an international press conference, and Eastern Orthodoxy has been named as Ruthenia's national religion. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ruthenia's national animal is the bear and its national religion is Eastern Orthodoxy.

Ruthenia is ranked 143,989^th in the world and 57^th in Terranova for Most Patriotic, with 12.47 flags saluted per person per day.