Hello zalexstudios

try this
Open File:
engine/libs/db.class.php
And search for this code
CODE
// mysql_query("set character_set_server='utf8'");
// mysql_query("set names 'utf8'");
And replace it
CODE
mysql_query("set character_set_server='utf8'");
mysql_query("set names 'utf8'");
Then save the file
Try now create a new forum in the Russian language