Yeah, I Agree. Russia was a Very Interesting Power at the time of the Games Set(paticularly towards its End) And during the 12th Century they were not ect. I to find it a tad strange lol. Are you certain they shall not be playable? Fear not Anyways, Im sure you can tweek the game, to make them playable..though it will probs Clone Units, As you say. Oh Well...You cant complain really. IRELAND has never been properly featured in A main total War game(excluding Viking Invasion, And Kingdoms) So ...:( Im going to have to play as the red coats just to free Ireland