The Uralsvyazinform informs on Long-term foreign currency IDR change by rating agency Fitch Ratings from level "Stable" to level "Positive". Rating is confirmed at level «BB».

Also national long-term rating at level «Aa - (rus)» has been confirmed, the rating outlook is reviewed from level "Stable" to level "Positive".

Fitch Ratings marked: « The Positive Outlook reflects Fitch’s expectation that the pending merger of regional incumbent operators and Rostelecom can bring in significant operating and financial synergies».