RUSSIA’S PREMIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND IT EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

MAY 10-13, 2006

The U.S. Commercial Service in Russia is showcasing U.S. telecommunications and IT products and services at Svyaz ExpoComm Moscow 2006. Svyaz ExpoComm is Russia’s most successful telecommunications exhibition. This prestigious event will be held at Moscow’s Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Center May 10 to 13, 2006. The exhibition organizer E.J. Krause & Associates has been awarded Trade Fair Certification by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Visit the exhibition’s website at http://www.expocomm.com

More than 72,000 attendees visited the 872 exhibiting companies from 33 countries on 25,600 sq meters of show floor at Svyaz ExpoComm Moscow 2005. This show was the largest telecommunications/IT, networking, Internet and wireless/broadband technology event ever held in Russia.

For the first time, the U.S. Commercial Service and E.J. Krause will organize a U.S. Pavilion for Svyaz ExpoComm 2006. This will provide U.S. companies a low-cost option to actively participate in the event. The U.S. Commercial Service in Russia will also host "Showtime" at Svyaz ExpoComm, which brings Commercial Service Industry Specialists from throughout Eurasia to meet with U.S. exhibitors and to brief them on opportunities in the telecommunications market in their regions.

Market Background:

The Russian telecommunications industry is reaping the benefits of a successful restructuring effort within the sector, the recent passage of new telecommunications laws, and rapidly increasing capitalization of traditional fixed line regional carriers. The development of mobile communications, new generation services and IP telephony has also been among the most successful in terms of annual growth. An expanding consumer income base, political and economic stability, as well as growing foreign investments have all contributed to the increased growth of telecommunications and Internet services in Russia.

Entering the Russian Market:

Svyaz ExpoComm 2006 is the ideal venue for U.S. companies to gain exposure to the dynamic Russian telecommunications and IT markets. It is at the center of this technology rich environment. Russia currently spends more than $2.5 billion annually on telecommunications equipment yet imports of foreign-made products account for only 60% of the equipment market. During the last event, more than 70,000 attendees came from Russia and throughout the CIS to see the latest products and services from the world's leading telecommunications/IT technology suppliers.

The U.S. Commercial Service is offering two extremely cost effective programs: our Catalog Show and Gold Key Service (GKS). Both of these low cost, high value services are designed to meet the needs of U.S. exporters. The Catalog Show is an effective method for introducing your company’s products to Russian ICT companies.

Catalog Show - $500

The U.S. Commercial Service will display your firm's product literature/catalogs at our Catalog Show at Svyaz ExpoComm 2006 and will provide experienced Russian speaking Commercial Service Industry Specialists to respond to inquiries. After the show, we will send you a complete list, with contact information, of Russian companies that expressed interest in your product or in doing business with your firm. We will also work with you to develop these trade leads. For companies unable to attend the trade show, this "catalog show" offers an extremely effective and low-cost opportunity to test the market.

Gold Key Service - $685

If you are able to visit the show, our Gold Key Matching Service Program is designed to ensure the maximum return on your time in Russia. In addition to displaying your product literature at the show, U.S. Commercial Service Specialists will arrange a full day of business meetings with potential distributors or customers. These meetings will be with companies that have been pre-screened and pre-qualified by our specialist staff, who will also provide a market briefing and counseling. If desired, our staff will also attend the meetings with you and offer their assistance! In addition, we can arrange a car and driver and interpreter for the day, airport pick-up and drop off, assistance with hotel reservation (hotel cost not included) and access to discount rates at some major, centrally located hotels for an additional fee.

Gold Key Service + Catalog Show - $985

For companies that elect to participate in our Gold Key Service or Catalog Exhibition and will be in Moscow during Svyaz Expocomm:

You will also receive the following:

• Access to the Commercial Services’ market brief presentation and Showtime event.
• Two invites to a reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Russia in honor of U.S. participants in Svyaz Expocomm 2006.

To participate in any of these services, please complete the online form below. Alternatively, you may fax back or E-mail us with the same details no later than April 3, 2006. We will then E-mail or fax you a copy of the Participation Agreement and/or Gold Key Application Form. We look forward to your participation and helping you explore opportunities in Russia.

Contacts:

Charles Ranado, Commercial Officer, US&FCS
E-mail: Charles.Ranado@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov	Tel: +7(495)737-5016,	Fax: +7(495)737-5033

Irina Lakaeva, Commercial Specialist, US&FCS
E-mail: Irina.Lakaeva@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov	Tel: +7(495)737-5022,	Fax: +7(495)737-5033

Vladislav Borodulin, Commercial Specialist, US&FCS
E-mail: Vladislav.Borodulin@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov	Tel: +7(495)737-5036,	Fax: +7(495)737-5033

Karen Leon, E.J. Krause & Assoc., Inc.
E-mail: Leon@N0SPAM.ejkrause.com	Tel: +1 (301) 493-5500 x. 3381,	Fax: +1(301) 493-5705