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First Republic of Lipkania

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After the end of World War I and Russian Revolution, many country that previously under German and Russian rule declared themselves independent. The independence of both Poland and Baltic states inspired the Muslim Tatars, also known as Lipka Tatars, who living in area between Poland, Lithuania and Belarus to create their own state known as Lipkania. However at the same time, the newly created state of Lithuania as well Soviet Russia declared the areas as theirs, as well the area were still under German occupation. This create discontent among Tatars, who think they also have a right to established their own state after fought for independence of both Poland and Lithuania.

In 1918, Tatar Riflemen was founded under the leadership of Mirza Tyszkiewicz, with the aim to protecting Tatars and other ethnic minorities from both Lithuania and German army. The Riflemen, with the help of Polish soldiers manage to occupy several villages and town from German Freikops militias and Mirza, then the President of Lipkania, declare the country independence in 28 December 1918, even half of the country is still under German occupation.
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Magyaror's avatar
Nice job, but just "Rzeczpospolita", because in polish language, "Rzeczpospolitej" is genitive case. :) "Rzeczpospolita Lipkowska" sounds correct.