29.06.2007 /Events Russian Bank for Development is Holding a Round Table in Lipetsk on June 2007 - Executive Vice Chairman of the Managing Board of RBD Svetlana Sagaidak will make a report on financial support of SME business in the Central Federal District (CFD).

29.06.2007 /Operations SEPA: A logic consequence following the introduction of the euro. - RZB is launching a broad-based information campaign for its customers in order to ensure a smooth transition to the SEPA systems. Discussing the timeframe for SEPA, Gonther Gall, head of the transaction services department at RZB, explained "We have been working intensely on the preparations for more than three years. Now, all the systems are ready for operation and all we need to do is to inform our customers."

29.06.2007 /Financial Statements VTB Group 3m2007 financial results strong start to the year - The VTB Group's net interest income grew by 40.9% (or US$141 million), and net fee and commission income grew by 13.6% as compared to 3M2006. Net of gains from disposal of investments, pre-tax profit increased by 13.9% from US$259 million to US$295 million. Assets increased to US$56,153 million, up 7.2% or US$3,750 million, with retail loans up 19.5% outperforming market averages.

29.06.2007 /Bank's Ratings Alfa-Bank’s Chief Strategist Christopher Weafer Named Best Russian Equity Market Strategist - This marks the first time that Thomson Extel rated Russian investment bank analysts, asset managers and brokers in their own category. Alfa-Bank's Equity Research Team also placed among the top three brokerages for Equity Market Strategy.

29.06.2007 /Who's who Julia Kochetygova has been appointed Director of Corporate Relations of MDM Bank - Her responsibilities include coordination of the Bank’s external relations: investor, government and public relations as well as social programs. Ms. Kochetygova will become a member of the Management Board when the Central Bank of Russia approves her candidacy.