Moscow, February 11, 2005. CenterTelecom has provided the technical support for "Social security and pricing policy in transition to the full utilities billing" All-Russian conference call held in Lobnya (Moscow region).

CenterTelecom has provided the full technical support for the All-Russian conference call from the Sports Palace of Lobnya, having installed the necessary telecommunication equipment and provided the communication channels in partnership with Rostelecom.

The Minister of RF Regional Development Vladimir Yakovlev, the Head of Construction and Utilities Federal Agency Vladimir Averchenko, the Head of the Federal Rates Service Sergey Novikov, the heads of the governments of 89 regions of Russia and other officials participated in the conference dedicated to the current issues of social benefits monetization and income security.

CenterTelecom is a leading fixed communications company providing the entire range of telecommunication services in the Central Federal District where over 20 % of the population of Russia resides. CenterTelecom offers the full range of telecommunication services, including telephony service, the Internet, IP telephony, data communications, CATV, wired and VHF broadcasting. The company actively develops modern multiservice and SDH networks as well as new radio access systems. The Company trades on RTS (ESMO, ESMOP), Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (CTEL, CTELP) and has ADR Level 1 common stock program (CRMUY).