The game's name reminds me of the Russian word for state/district/region. I was right. It's an intended pun. The game's title screen on the screenshot in the article has Russian on it.
(author) Yes, I couldn't resist the obvious. :)
edit. I should also point out that it's the same word in Ukrainian, for the record.
(author) Yes, I couldn't resist the obvious. :)
edit. I should also point out that it's the same word in Ukrainian, for the record.