Ivan Braginski - Russia - Mr.Pipe, da?

[Ivan Braginski]

In this loose and unstable world,}
I create a revolution- }

{ Name: Ivan Braginski
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{ Country: Russia
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{ Apparent Age: 23-24 years old
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{ Custom or Canon: Canon
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Anxiety simply disappears}
The twilight shines}
To the other side}

{ Physical Description:

Ivan is a tall, heavily built man with a childish face that usually has an innocent smile plastered on it. He has big, light violet eyes and platinum blond hair, which he keeps short, if not a bit unkempt. Ivan is heavily built, and is the . . . largest country in the world. He is very strong, though not freakishly so like America. He's often seen with a leadpipe or a bottle of vodka, Ivan has ditched his USSR jacket (for the most part) to another that looks similar, just not so previous government supporting. He tends to store his pipes and a spare pocket knife and hand gun (along with other, very, very random things that add to the bulk) in this as well, hence, why he sometimes looks ....fat. Underneath his coat, however, he wears a standard black men's tank and a light bullet proof vest. He still keeps his original scarf, as always, and combat boots are always a must nowadays. When he is not wearing these - which are mostly used for field missions anyways - hes seen wearing his old uniform or, in public places, like Moscow/around the house, normal civilian cloths. Albet, Ivan has a secret love of dressing up and being trendy - in his mind, its his dirty pleasure. His combat cloths aren't the least bit indulgent or nice, so comfortable, fashionable cloths always seem like a treat for Ivan. Most of these cloths include heavy winter apparel, but since the short summers in his land are always so hot, he ends up having alot of surprisingly light and airy clothing.

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I saw the sunrise}
After the long night}
With my back dyed in red}

{ Likes:

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- Vodka
- Sunflowers
- Art/theater
- Winter sports
- Techno
- Lithuania
- fashion

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{ Dislikes:
- General Winter
- Poland
- Winter
- His sister trying to molest him and/or marry him
- damaging his belongings

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Hey, are you going to disappear someday?}
In this ending world- }
Sadness before dawn, unbearable loneliness}
I held the faint heart and felt alone..}
Closely }

{ Personality:

Ivan is a sweet looking young man who has the mentality of a borderline sadistic child. Although he is unaware of his cruel behavior (seen as playful affection by himself) toward others he is generally genuinely caring of the people around him, he just can't normally express his love well. There are exceptions, such as his sister Ukraine, but her over-emotional tendencies scare him a quite bit, so he tends to try to not bug her even though he adores his sister. He sees most of the former Soviet Union as 'family' and although Ivan liked to torture them to an extent, he becomes angry when others threaten to harm them or if they are in mortal danger. He's twisted, has social issues, and is blatantly crazy, but he really does mean no severe harm to others, unless of course, hes smashed out of his mind and a maid suit is at hand. In which case, the poor victim of his anger is getting stuffed into that thing and be tortured for his own amusement (this is just a scenario, I am aware that Russia doesn't always force people into maid outfits and tortures them). Ivan has a surprising affection for his people - though its a bit strained due to past deeds on both sides and lingering guilt - he'll go to great lengths to protect them and make the country strong for them. He just wants to see people be happy, however misguided his methods are. Ivan still likes to intimidate others, and is slightly aware of his bullying behaviors, he just doesn't want to fix that part of himself. Ivan is quite simple minded and lonely, so he wishes for others to join him (a dream he had partially fulfilled during the USSR days) but longs for something more concrete.

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In the clear memory that passed like a bullet }
If anyone is afraid }
I can't take a step forward..}

{ Fears:

-Ivan fears that he'll once again slide his people into turmoil once more. He had worked so hard to pick the right kindof boss and government, but he always seems to pick the worst of them. After the USSR collasped, he had promised himself that he would never make that mistake again. Now he feels like he's walking on a thin wire, he's terrifed of messing up again.

-Another fear of Ivan's is that he will not be able to stop Prussia's onslaught if he were to keep on gaining land at the rate that he is, since the man could easily invade his European boarders if he so wished after a certain amount of land - that seems to be dissapearing fast- is taken.

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{ Weaknesses:
His people – his people are very excitable, and are easy to rebel and start revolutions rather quickly and sometimes impulsively. Because of this, their unease will add to his inner turmoil at times.
Government – Ivan's government is still picking up the pieces of the former USSR, and corruption and manipulation are still rampant wthin. Once again, this causes alot of turmoil and hesitation on his part, so it could prove to be fatal.

His past - This is a very sensitive topic for ivan, since he's been through many a trauma throughout his life, because some of it was more emotionally taxing then psychical, he still cannot get over it. A recent example of this would be the slaughter of the Romanovs', whom he was very attached to, and their slaughter was what had set in his insanity permanently.

Social Skills – He finds it very hard to communicate his people, often listening to other's (somtimes rather poor) advice and ending up scaring off those he wants to befriend. This also often a hindrance when he wants to make an alliance with other countries, something which he desperately needs at the moment.

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{ Strengths: General Winter – Besides hating the man with a passion, Ivan also grudgingly appreciates his help during wartime. Infact, although he will NEVER admit it, Ivan actually has banked on General Winter's . . .doing what General Winter does best. Make it snow like crazy and drive out the enemy, and secretly thanking him for it. But he still wants him to quite trying to get into his house every winter. Its creepy.

Motivation – Russia is known for his general military moral and motivation. He'll do close to anything to defend himself and his people.

Knowledge of the enemy – Russia makes it his business to be in everyone else' business. He's known for his spies (though they aren't as good as England's) and already has a good bit of history and personal knowledge of most of Europe and Asia.

Intimidation – Ivan knows he is feared, and has quite the reputation amongst the nations. He tends to use this as an outward propaganda for the enemy.

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Safety simply disappeared }
It had a negative effect }
On my heart }

{ History:

((i'm actually getting all my information from Wikipedia, so please correct me if i'm wrong on some points. And i'm skimming through ALOT so . . . forgive me. >> I'll probably go back in and edit this part up once I've done alot more research on Russian history.))

Russia was born as the state known as Rus or Kievan Rus, and later claimed the name Russia. Russia has had a hard history from the very beginning, always getting invaded by Mongolia and getting beaten up by him. He also felt like he didn't have the strength to protect his sisters. Its still a sore spot for him today. During Russia's lifetime, his country was (mostly) an imperial state, and he mostly followed European trends throughout these times. During th last 20th century, Ivan has gone through dramatic changes internally. After the fall of Imperial Russia and the installment of the the Soviet Union, Ivan lost the rest of his sanity. During the following years, Ivan took over his neighboring countries and created the USSR. This was one of his 'happier' periods of his life during the 20th century, and he felt like he finally had people that would love him like family. He was aware, however that most of them were miserable, but his need to 'be one' with everyone was too strong. During World War Two, Ivan took over even more land, and by the time the war was done, he came away with more land then he ever had before, including GDR (Prussia). During the next half of the century, however, Ivan's power seemed to decline and he felt hard pressed in keeping his satellites under control. When the USSR finally collapsed, he felt extremely depressed that his family had deserted him, though he held no real grudge against them for leaving. As of present day, however, he is still picking up the pieces that the USSR left behind in its wake, though his country is slowly getting better.

As Prussia made his military move and tried to claim his nationhood back, Ivan was a little pleased that one of his favorite chew toys was getting so strong again. It seemed like a challenge, and one that he would readily take. So he bid his time and watched as Prussia claimed land and people, and wondered what exactly he was getting at, and choose to sit back and watch events play out. But as soon as the other nation started to claim parts of HIS land, he went on the offensive, making allies with anyone he could (because, weather Ivan liked it or not, he could not defeat Prussia on his own at this moment in time) and snapping his military back into shape. Weather he could overcome his internal weaknesses and reclaim his land (and then some, he hoped) is up for debate. But one things for sure, Ivan hasn't had this much fun since World War Two.
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Hey, do you always dream? }
In this ending world- I was hugging the painful "message" }
That becomes the person that exploits- the blocked path}
I can't wish to just live}
I breathe, just feeling the world}

Theme song:

(I actually have several, so i hope thats okay.)
Flyleaf - Missing

Flyleaf - Set Apart this Dream

Кино -- Звезда по имени Солнце
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{ Family/Pets/Primary Relations:

- He has two sisters, Belarus and Ukraine. Belarus keeps on trying to marry him. Ivan fears for his life whenever she comes near him, so saying he fears her is an understatement. Ukraine, on the other hand, is a bit afraid of him because she keeps on getting into debt with her brother over gas bills. Even though the two still care deeply for each other and Ivan all but worships the ground she walks on.

- He's been trying to get along with America, though he still distrusts him and there is some animosity on both parts. Relations have improved dramatically from the Cold War Era, however.

- He doesn't hate Prussia, he infact, respects him for his resilience. Even though he is very, very angry at him for trying to take some of his land, so Ivan plans on . . .disciplining him whenever he gets his hands on Gilbert.

- He tries to get along with the rest of Europe and Asia, but he seems to keep on making unforeseen blunders. . . But once again, improved relations are improved.

- Ivan gets along swimmingly with his neighbor, China, when he isn't stalking him. . . .(Read: when he isn't CAUGHT stalking him . . ).

- He has a pet Siberian cat name Solntse, whom he loves to death. He spoils the thing as if it were his own child. Its quiet sweet tempered, even though hes big and sometimes scares the other cats. Ivan finds the cute little kitty endearing . . .
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When the long night ends, there is nothing behind me }
There's only ---}
A large ocean}

{ Rp Sample:

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((I know this is a bit shippy and a bit sexual, but i feel like this already existing sample is pretty good for giving an example of my Russia. If you feel that parts are inappropriate, i will edit accordingly.))

Ivan had always been aware of Gilbert's blind hate for him, and wondered if he'd ever been that irrational. sure, Ivan was not the world's best person-nation-whatever the hell he was, but he didn't think he deserved that much hate. He violently abused the Baltic, intimidated others for fun, and stalked Yao whenever possible, but it was all out of partially affection and amusement at their terrified faces. He was aware that others feared him for it and that he was thought to be a sadistic dick because of it, but hey, what can ya do? Might as well play it up right? Ivan had to admit it was fun to act a little more psychotic (or was he always like this?) then he normally was. It was like, the highlight of large social gatherings and 'family' meetings. Yet, Gilbert did not seem to bend to him, psychotic manchild or not. And he hated that. Yet he loved that. good, this was confusing as hell, made his head hurt as the conflicting thoughts smashed against each other and wrestled, an odd kind of affection and hate.

Yeah, that was probably the best way to described how Ivan felt toward Gilbert. It was confusing and irrational and dumb and he hated to feel like this. He didn't even want to admit he LIKED Gilbert, let alone . . . Maybe like, like him. Dare he say in love. Or lust. Whatever the hell this feeling that bubbled in him was whenever he saw the damn irritatingly stubborn, but still surprisingly cute German. His scattered mind already had enough problems and difficulties to sort through as it was, so this little . . .whatever the hell it was, was killing Ivan's head with the strange impulses and thoughts that raced through his head whenever he thought of Gilbert. So he kept them safely under lock and key, where no one could see. It was only during times like his /last/ drunken escapade that those feelings creeped out of their cage, tangling themselves around his half dead heart and taking full control. He hadn't meant to start a fight (did he this time?) but all he knew was that he was getting books and other objects thrown at him with all of Gilbert's might. So Ivan chucked them back, finally becoming frustrated and enticed to the point where he had snatched up a lamp and pinned Gilbert to the wall, strangling the smaller man easily. He couldn't help but coo to him nonsense, and to lap up those bloody, taunting lips. It made his insides clench in a funny way and he blood boil. But he got his head back on his shoulders at the last minutes, backing off and storming out of the room without another word, as if Gilbert wasn't even there.

Ivan cringed, almost embarrassed and disgusted at the memory, and he kicked back another shot of vodka, his mind becoming a little foggy as he stared Gilbert down. "Oh~ Gilbert, I am well aware that my presence delights you, trust me. Your obvious disgust and foolhardiness is evidence of that, neyt?"

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Hey, do you always give off vibrancy }
In this ending world }
The small promise that exchanged in the dark }
Is the reason I live }

{ Alias:

Schnitzel/Norge
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{ Rp Experience: I have several facebook RP accounts, along with membership to several RP forums.

So far I've RP'd:
-Norway in the AU steampunk forum Airtalia
-Female Germany in Zombietalia, on of their affiliates.
-Spain in the forum Magictalia.
- And will soon be the Hong Kong in the forum Snowtalia.
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{ Male or Female: [/size]Female.
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{ How you found the site?: Stalking other forums in a panda suit, of course.
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{ Pairings: RusPru is my OTP, for sure. However, if our Prussia doesn't feel comfortable with that, or doesn't ship it, I can go with RusUkraine or RusBelgium.
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{ Best way to contact you: MSN: [e-mail]
Skype: SchnitzelBear
If i'm not on this forum, I'll most likely be at Airtalia, which is my sort of HQ since i can't have all my forums up at once.

EDIT: My other forum, Little Glass Vials is also a place you may reach me at any time.

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Hey, I won't make a dark expression again }
I can't see the shadow that blocks }
Soaking up the bright, bright sunlight }
I greeted the morning of "Day 6" }

_{The song is "The Dying Message" sung by Rin Kagemine, and by UtsuP. The english subs are from t12111. Go check out the song from there and do not rip. The profile is made by Neko. You are not allowed to use this anywhere you like.}

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[Romano Vargas]

You are Accepted!

It's a well thought out profile, and I like the creativity. I liked reading it. I think you will do well here as Russia. Sorry it took so long to accept this done profile~ However you are now accepted, please change your name to Ivan Braginski and start rping~