It is customary before a game release to release a demo of the game.
So people can get a idea what the game is like.
Prolly the Russian President was playing the SOW demo and secured a few copies for his buddies back home.
Now President Medvedev have some flying hours to improve his uber skillz he is sure he can beat us all online.
I think the demo will be released as soon as President Medvedev gives the OK