Following the Russo-Turkish war of 1877 to 1878, the treaties of San Stefano and Berlin were signed into accordance. The problem was that both conflicted on borders in the Balkans and Caucasus regions. A third treaty of Ekaterinodar was signed between the Great Powers and lesser balkan states. It called for a compromise between the previous treaties. Bulgaria would be split in twain, both sides governed by puppet governments of Russia and Ottomans. Western Rumelia was Established as an autonomous region within Turkish Europe to appease the Bulgarians in the region which fought along side Russia to obtain their "Rightful land". Serbia and Montenegro attained minimal gains in the war and were skimmed over during the peace talks. The containment of Russia's massive expansion within the Balkans was on the minds of the rest of the great powers.AND THUS, when the Cossacks marched home, Europe sighed in relief as the Russians slowed their territorial expansion.------Disclaimer: Though this is VERY close to what the borders looked like in 1878 the only major difference is Western Rumelia, and a few border tweaks within the balkans.------This piece may bring about a mini atlas of this world within the next few months. EnjoyFirst time in a long time doing an entire continent map.Play this song while viewing