For a standard installation of this Russian version on a modern PC, follow these steps:

Alternatively, copy the medieval2.exe in your main folder and rename the copy to kingdoms.exe . :

If you need to manually apply the Russian text, copy the provided text folder into .../mods/Third_Age_3/data .

: Ensure you have Medieval II: Total War with the Kingdoms expansion installed.

Navigate to your Steam Library, right-click Medieval II , and select . In Launch Options , enter: --features.mod=mods/Third_Age_3 .

: Point the installer to your main Medieval II installation folder (e.g., .../Steam/steamapps/common/Medieval II Total War ). The installer should automatically create a Third_Age_3 folder within your /mods directory. Steam Launch Configuration (Required for Steam users):

: You must have the Medieval II: Total War Definitive Edition installed. Run the Installer : Execute the .exe file.