SUMMER INSPIRATION BY VIVACELL-MTS IN ARTASHAT

ArmInfo
2009-08-24 18:48:00

ArmInfo. VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (NYSE:
MBT), celebrates children talents in Artashat, Ararat region, within
the Summer Inspiration project for the regional culture houses and
arts and crafts schools of Armenia, VivaCell-MTS press-release says.

Artashat, which is abundant with talents, welcomed VivaCell-MTS with
a summer mood that was obvious in the children’s creativity. The
main theme of the artworks prepared for the tough competition was
VivaCell-MTS.

Summer Inspiration project aims at revealing and promoting the
creativity of young children talents in the regions of Armenia. The
vivid imagination of a child is the theme for the contest. The
children’s artwork is judged on originality, clear expression, and
reflections of cultural traditions in the work of art. Art is presented
in a variety of mediums including folk dance, singing, painting,
needlework, acting, craft and photography. The artworks should be
associated with VivaCell-MTS or display VivaCell-MTS brand logo.

"We need to inject the motivation in our children, the love to create
and innovate. Tomorrow is our Responsibility: we will make it better
if we know how to raise our children today and how to make of their
talents a productive tool in the future," stated VivaCell-MTS General
Manager Ralph Yirikian.

As VivaCell-MTS promised, The Summer Inspiration project that started
on August 19th is growing and reaching all the marzes of Armenia,
bringing action joy and healthy competitive spirit among children.

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is the leading Armenian mobile operator,
providing a wide range of Voice and Data services. Since its launch
on 1st July 2005, in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed
to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base.

VivaCell-MTS drives the development and offering of innovative mobile
communications products, services and features in the Armenian mobile
communications market. For more information, visit *
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Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the largest mobile phone operator
in Russia and the CIS. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company
services over 93.05 million subscribers. The regions of Russia, as
well as Armenia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, in
which MTS and its associates and subsidiaries are licensed to provide
GSM services, have a total population of more than 230 million. Since
June 2000, MTS’ Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (ticker symbol MBT).

Additional information about MTS can be found at

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress