Departure from collectivism: a new form of civil cohesion in Yurtyzstan

 As the nation rearranges itself following July’s governmental collapse and the four-month reunification, it has become apparent that the Yurtyzstani demographic has changed considerably. The Yurtyzstani people have become more individualistic, more creative and intellectual -- as a result, nationalist spirit and physical development are no longer sufficient to hold the nation together, as it has been in our past. There are some in Yurtyzstan, members of the rapidly receding ‘old left’, who wish to continue to pursue this state-enforced collectivism; as I will demonstrate, however, this is not the right path for our nation to follow.

Cultural significance of yurt-building in Yurtyzstan

Yurtyzstan has suffered a fair amount of criticism in the past for our construction of yurts. It has been called “silly”, derided as an activity not reflective of seriousness or adequate cultural development. I certainly do not hold any grudges against our critics in this area; I merely hope to show that yurt-building is in fact a deeply cultural affair.