Rostelecom, Russian national telecommunications operator, a member of Svyazinvest group of companies, is participating in the exhibition and forum "ITU TELECOM World 2009" taking place in Geneva (Switzerland) from 5 to 9 October 2009.

During the exhibition Rostelecom’s CEO Anton Kolpakov has made a presentation dwelling at various aspects of Rostelecom international activities.

“At the most prominent telecom event Rostelecom showcases its own transcontinental backbone, stated Rostelecom’s CEO Anton Kolpakov. Our unique TEA (Europe-Asia Transit) project presents a number of competitive advantages, including high-speed data transmission, minimal Round Trip Delay and the provision of one stop shop comprehensive services. TEA route is part and parcel of our backbone network and it enables delivery of huge volumes of international traffic while opening new prospects for direct connectivity with telecom operators, Internet and other telecommunication service providers."

Existing cross-border links and high speed channels in Europe and Asia as well as presence at major international traffic exchanges ensure the Company's leading positions in the international traffic delivery marketplace and give Rostelecom vast opportunities to efficiently offer its own resources to other Russian companies which want to be present in the international telecommunications market.

World's largest show of telecom technologies ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 is arranged by International Telecommunication Union. The event displays latest advances of world telecom operators, service providers, vendors and suppliers of equipment and software.

Rostelecom is an active partner in international cooperation on different levels. As of tîday, the Company participates in 25 international cable systems and cooperates with 600 fixed-line and mobile operators inside and outside of Russia. Rostelecom is a permanent member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It sits on the Telecommunication Operators Board of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC) and belongs to a number of other international industry organizations including the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC).