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It will only have the correct inclination if the ground track is directly over the pad during launch however rockets can dogleg to make up for some of that error and small inclination difference can be addressed with correction burns once in space. Russia not only gets a longer launch window because the ground track will spend more time at that latitude but also a higher likelihood that the position of the ISS during that window will allow for a good phasing angle, which can then be further improved by maneuvering the station ahead of the launch