The Post-Apocalyptic Roadmap/Balkan Peninsula

The Balkan Peninsula

Most of the countries here, lacking strategic resources and being on somewhat good terms with both Russia and the West, are left relatively unscathed. Nukes hit some of the Mediterranean naval bases to the south, and much of the population of the Balkan peninsula goes into the numerous mountains in search of safety and clean water sources. People turn to traditional values, strongly ingrained in the local populace. Self-sufficient, well-armed communes start forming, loosely united by a cadre of Orthodox priests, who serve as diplomats between the isolated settlements.

Some of the existing city centers are still a home to tens of thousands, and are strongly fortified to withstand raids from mountain tribes. There the remains of the army and government still persist.