Don't ask Google. I'm Russian and I know the history, mindset and traditions of my country well enough. Let's stop at that, please. Any Russian still living in the country can support my claim.
As well as the fact that a lot of Russian gamers I personally know do count Rashemi as a somewhat-related people.
And we aren't talking about most people in Russia, just those who are interested already/could be interested. By no means I'm saying I know it all, but I would not have said anything about that inconsistency if I wasn't sure.
WotC and Hasbro can do whatever they want. As did V5 VtM. Look how it's turned about after mentioning Checnhya:
https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/16/18098929/white-wolf-controversy-paradox-interactive-new-ceoIt would be not a nice thing to offend people and their culture, when you can easily be more diplomatic toward the whole case and people's beliefs and feelings.