True, there are also truly "eternal" micronations, some half a century old or more. And most importantly, they emerged long before the advent of the internet. So what's the point of a micronation, and what's the key to its longevity?
First of all, any human-created object must have meaning. Why was it created? People live within real states, but for some reason, some create virtual states ("micronations" in Western terminology). On this website, in the "Materials on Micronations" section (in the sidebar), you can read, among other things, about classifications of micronations from our perspective.
Unfortunately, we have to inform you that our LiveJournal account is no longer supported: only Russian residents can post there now. So we'll be posting here. However, old articles are still available for reading.
Life in Drakonberg has changed little over the past year: the economy is stable, diplomatic activity remains extremely low due to the lack of potentially interesting Russian-speaking micronations. Cooperation with other zones and continents is hampered by the language barrier, as well as the practical impossibility of participating in in-person summits.
So, why do so many micronations emerge and die so quickly? We believe the answer is simple: they lack purpose and meaning. Furthermore, if you consider the case, all older micronations were created according to roughly the same principle as Drakonberg: they are, to one degree or another, family-like communities. Consequently, their "glue" is very strong. There are also states founded on a specific idea (for example, environmental conservation). They also involve practical activities.
So, practice is essential! Simply having a social media page doesn't make a group of people a state...
We celebrate our next Foundation Day with optimism and big plans for further development. We wish the same for everyone!
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