Moscow, 1 March 2006. In the "Best Companies in Russia" ranking conducted by the Global Finance Magazine, a leading international business publication, RAO "UES of Russia" was named the nation's best utility for 2005.

Global Finance editors, with input from the industry analysts, noted the Company's personnel qualification and achievements in corporate governance. Global Finance Magazine has more than 300 000 readers in over 108 countries. This audience includes chairmen, presidents, CEOs, and other financial officers of large global companies and financial institutions.