Moscow, August 31, 2010 – CenterTelecom OJSC reports that it has appointed Ivan Trunov the company's new Deputy General Director - Director of CenterTelecom's branch in Vladimir Region. The appointment has been made on August 24 in accordance with an order signed by the company's General Director.

About Ivan Trunov

Ivan Trunov was born on January 18, 1950. He is a graduate of Novosibirsk Electronic Technical Institute of Telecommunications. Mr. Trunov began his career as an electrician in Magadan Maintenance Engineering Telecommunications Center. In 1994 he was appointed a Director of Magadan City Telephone Network, an affiliated branch of Magadansvyazinform JSC. In 2004 Mr. Trunov joined Vladimir branch of CenterTelecom as Deputy Director responsible for commercial issues. In 2010 he was appointed the First Deputy Director, Business Development and Sales Director, Vladimir branch of CenterTelecom. For his contribution to the telecommunications industry development Mr. Trunov was awarded the honorary title "Master of Telecommunications" and the Order of Labor Glory, 3rd Class.