OREANDA-NEWS. On July 26, 2007 “COMSTAR - United TeleSystems” JSC (“Comstar”) (LSE: CMST) announced the appointment of Alexander Kirillov as Chief Technology Officer of Comstar UTS, replacing Wolfgang Breuer who is leaving the Company. Mr. Kirillov is the former Deputy General Director and Technical Director of OJSC CenterTelecom, a provider of fixed-line telecommunications services in the Central Federal District of Russia, reported the press-centre of Comstar.

Sergey Pridantsev, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We view the active development and the efficient operation of our network as our key technical priority. Alexander Kirillov will focus on shaping and implementing our general technology policies. Mr. Kirillov will oversee the creation of the MGTS-based Unified Operations Department, the upgrading of the last mile network in order to enhance performance and expand our broadband capabilities, as well as the launch of a Wi-MAX network in the Moscow region.”

Alexander Kirillov was born in 1956. Previously, he served as Deputy General Director and Technical Director of OJSC CenterTelecom. From 2004 to 2006, he held the position of First Deputy General Director and Technical Director of OJSC VolgaTelecom. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Kirillov served as Deputy General Director and Branch Director of OJSC VolgaTelecom in the Republic of Mariy-El. From 1993 to 2002, he served as General Director of OJSC Martelecom. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Kirillov headed the State Communications & IT Enterprise “Rossvyazinform” of Mari ASSR. From 1989 to 1991, he served as Director of the Communications Operations/ Engineering Department of Mari ASSR. From 1980 to 1989, he held several positions at the Republican Radio & TV Broadcasting Centre (RTVBC) of Mari ASSR. Alexander Kirillov is a graduate of Mari Polytechnic Institute and holds a degree in Radio Equipment Design and Manufacture.