If you bought a physical disc or a key from a third-party website labeled (RU/CIS) , the game may try to force Russian regardless of your settings. If the Steam Language trick doesn't work, you may need to edit a specific .ini file:
To change the language in from Russian to English, you must modify the steam_api.ini file, rewrite the game’s local configuration files, or adjust your Steam client preferences . This problem frequently occurs when downloading regional versions or specific repack configurations that default to Russian interface and text assets. If you bought a physical disc or a