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A webcast of the hearing is available at:
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VimpelCom Wins Prestigious 2004 Awards in Management Corporate Governance and Investor Relations

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"We urge Detroit City Council to work with Mayor Kilpatrick in the
implementation of a budget that brings city spending in line with existing
resources," said Blouse.

Consumer Activism is citizen action aimed at influencing corporate decisions, corporate power, and public policy as it relates to consumers and corporate operations.

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"Strong management and world-class corporate governance combined with the open
and transparent manner in which we operate have always been among our highest
priorities.

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DETROIT, The Detroit Regional Chamber supports
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick 's budget message today for taking bold steps to
reduce the size of city government.

Contact: Melanie D. Davis, APR
313/596-0414, Fax: 313/964-0531
e-mail: mdavis@detroitchamber .

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More information about Vontu can be found at http://www.

* Government leaders must re-define their core mission and values and
then focus on only those areas within their existing revenues.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Vontu Inc.house.

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Ansanelli is viewed by Congress as an expert on data security and
privacy matters."
The Detroit Regional Chamber is the leading business organization in
Southeast Michigan and the largest chamber of commerce in the country with
more than 20,000 members . The Chamber's mission -- to power the economy for
Southeast Michigan -- is carried out through business attraction efforts,
public policy advocacy, strategic partnerships and quality products and
services for members.

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VimpelCom was the
first Russian company to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE")., President + CEO of the Detroit
Regional Chamber.

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vontu.com. We are happy to see that our efforts are being recognized and
awarded by the Russian and international business communities. VimpelCom's ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "VIP".

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Vontu customers
include the Fortune 1000 in financial services, manufacturing, retail, media,
healthcare and telecommunications as well as Federal, State and Local
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He advised congress that in order to reduce identity theft,
policies must focus on not just the criminals, but also the consumers and
organizations that store the data.

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This is the third time Mr.
* Government must strive to keep costs and spending in line with peers.

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Vontu CEO Provides Expert Testimony in Congressional Hearing on Identity Theft

vontu. MOSCOW and NEW YORK, Open Joint Stock
Company "Vimpel-Communications" ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") (NYSE: VIP) is
pleased to announce that it was named the winner of a number of prestigious
awards from Russian and international organizations for its performance in
2004:

Name Title Organization
Alexander Izosimov Best Professional Manager Association of Managers of
Russia
Alexander Izosimov Best Corporate Manager Association for the
Protection of Investor
Rights
VimpelCom Best Corporate Governance Association for the
Protection of Investor
Rights
Alexander Izosimov Best Investor Relations IR Magazine
by a CEO/CFO
Valery Goldin Best Investor Relations IR Magazine
Officer - Large Cap
VimpelCom Grand Prix for Best IR Magazine
Overall Investor Relations
- Large Cap
VimpelCom Best Investment Community IR Magazine
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VimpelCom Best Annual Report + IR Magazine
Other Corporate Literature

"It is a great honor for us to win these prestigious awards from leading
organizations in the areas of management, corporate governance and investor
relations," said Alexander Izosimov, Chief Executive Officer of VimpelCom.

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Ansanelli's full testimony can be downloaded in a PDF format from the
Vontu website:
http://www.

"His move to streamline government through elimination of
bureaucracy and department reduction are positive.

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* Government must not turn to bonding for operations as a solution to a
deficit, unless deemed prudent as a long-term re-payment plan.

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* Government must prioritize its spending in line with citizen interests.com

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Ansanelli's testimony focused on the impact of identity theft on
consumers and business and his suggestions on how to better prevent the loss
of consumer data. The IR Magazine awards are recognized worldwide as
among the most accurate and reliable measures of excellence and accomplishment
in the fields of investor relations and corporate governance.

Chamber Supports Mayor Kilpatrick's Efforts to Right-Size Detroit Government

If a
reasonable private sector substitute is available for a government service,
then it must be evaluated and considered as a partial solution .
* Long-term budgeting must be employed. "It's time to face the fiscal reality of the city 's
shrinking tax base and population.

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, the leader in Data
Loss Prevention solutions, today announced that Vontu CEO, Joseph Ansanelli,
testified in a congressional hearing on identity theft on Tuesday , March 15
along with the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and CEOs from
ChoicePoint and LexisNexis.
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Mr. The two previous Congressional hearings were on
protecting customer data, "Cybersecurity + Consumer Data: What's at Risk for
the Consumer, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection"
(November 19, 2003) and "Fighting Identity Theft -- The Role of FCRA ,
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (June 24, 2003).com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000703 /DRCLOGO )
"Mayor Kilpatrick's budget priorities feels like a step in the right
direction, " said Richard E.

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The hearing on identity theft
entitled "Protecting Consumer's Data: Policy Issues Raised by ChoicePoint"
explored policy issues involving security and compliance in safeguarding
personal information, and the need for federal legislation."
Mr.

IR Magazine is a leading international publication on investor relations
and associated matters.

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Vontu is the industry's first Data Loss Prevention solution that stops
confidential information, including customer data and intellectual property,
from being sent outside the corporate and government network. This Association includes more
than 800 members, among them Chairmen and CEOs of leading Russian companies.

The Association for the Protection of Investor Rights is a Moscow-based
non-profit organization aimed at unifying investor efforts to protect their
rights and improve corporate governance in Russia.

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Reported data security breaches in the last few months have highlighted
the lack of data security standards available to protect consumers from having
their personal data leaked to criminals.gov /108/Hearings/03152005hearing1455/hearing."

The Association of Managers of Russia is a national non-profit
organization whose objective is the overall development of the Russian
business community and business environment.

VimpelCom is a leading provider of telecommunications services in Russia
and Kazakhstan, operating under the "Bee Line GSM" brand in Russia and "K-
mobile" and "EXCESS" brands in Kazakhstan. The VimpelCom Group's license
portfolio covers approximately 94% of Russia's population (136 million
people), including the City of Moscow, the Moscow Region and the City of St."
The Chamber Board recently adopted policy regarding government deficits
calling for elected leaders to use the following guidelines:
* All efforts to improve efficiencies and cut waste must be pursued first
and foremost.

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This Association includes
both Russian and non-Russian investors working in the Russian market.