Alexander Isaev is appointed as theDirector for Governmental Relations

Rostelecom (NYSE: ROS; RTS: RTKM), Russia’s national long-distance telecommunications operator, today announced that Alexander Isaev was appointed Deputy General Director, Director for Governmental Relations. Prior to this appointment Alexander Isaev held the position of Commercial Director of Rostelecom.

Given the importance of providing up-to-date, reliable and high-quality telecommunications services to state clients today when the governmental management system is being optimized, and also taking into account the volume of work associated with state clients, a new division has been created in Rostelecom — Division for Relations with State Bodies and Agencies.

Main services offered by Rostelecom to its clients — state bodies and agencies — include digital telecommunications systems, IP services, etc. Among Rostelecom’s key state clients are Defense and Interior Affairs ministries, Federal Security Service (FSB), Federal Agency for Government Communications and Information, Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergencies, Ministry of Justice and others.