The Union State of Mariinsk is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Petra Bedernjak with an even hand, and notable for its soft-spoken computers, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed population of 3.081 billion Mariinskians 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 Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Muromii. The average income tax rate is 65.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Mariinskian economy, worth 552 trillion Rubles a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 179,404 Rubles, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The children of Mariinsk are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, Petra Bedernjak's speeches are beloved by insomniacs, and visitors often mistake the toiletplex at music festivals for the main stage. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mariinsk's national animal is the red deer, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is the Orthodox Church of Mariinsk.

Mariinsk is ranked 165,683^rd in the world and 2,492^nd in the Rejected Realms for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 1,384.58 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.