| Vimpel-Communications (VimpelCom) is a telecommunications operator, providing voice and data services through a range of wireless, fixed and broadband technologies. The VimpelCom group of companies includes companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Tajikistan and Georgia. The Company operates its mobile telecommunications services in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Armenia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia primarily under the Beeline brand name. On February 28, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Golden Telecom, Inc. a provider of fixed-line telecommunications and Internet services in population centers throughout Russia and other countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States. In Russia and other countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Company offers many of its other fixed-line telecommunications and related services, and Internet services under the Golden Telecom brand name. |
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