COMSTAR – United TeleSystems (COMSTAR-UTS, LSE: CMST), the leading supplier of integrated telecommunication solutions in Russia and the CIS, acts as a general sponsor of closing concert of Moscow international violoncello festival “Dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich”.

COMSTAR-UTS traditionally supports significant socially crucial events in the sphere of arts and humanities. Festival in the memory of great musician Mstislav Rostropovich, who made an enormous contribution in the development of worldwide art of music, organized by Moscow philharmonic is a unique festival for our country. Up to now there were no festivals dedicated exclusively to violoncello art in Russia. While abroad such festivals are the most remarkable musical events which arouse public interest all the time.

From 21st till 28th of February, 2008 in the Great Hall of Conservatory will sound the music dedicated to M. Rostropovich and distinguished foreign and native violoncellists will appear before the footlights.

In the closing concert which takes place on February 28 under the sponsor auspices of COMSTAR-UTS the composition of Penderecki Krzysztof Concerto grosso for three violoncellos (Y2000) will be played and compositions of Rodion Schedrin: «Hamlet-ballad» for violoncellists ensemble (Y2004) and composed in Y1997 for the 70th anniversary of M. Rostropovich Slava, Slava for orchestra.