Russian management of Rostelecom visit Tsitsernakaberd Memorial

On April 28, the Rostelecom delegation headed by Executive Vice President Alexander Rogovoy, Senior Vice Presidents Kai-Uwe Mehlhorn and Larisa Tkachuk, accompanied by their Armenian colleagues, visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial and paid tribute to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims.

On April 24, President of Rostelecom OJSC Sergey Kalugin addressed the staff of GNC-ALFA CJSC, the Armenian subsidiary. "We remember what happened 100 years ago and mourn the memory of millions of Armenian Genocide victims together with you," he said.  

To recall, a banner and a material telling about the Armenian Genocide was placed in the internal network of the Rostelecom head office on March 25. More than 200 thsd employees from all over Russia have an access to the Rostelecom's internal network. The internal network is a platform featuring the corporate information, news, and events. The material provides details about the Armenian Genocide, the Genocide centenary and the memorial events, Russia's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Park, as well as the relevant websites and hashtags.    

To note, GNC-ALFA CJSC was founded in 2007. In February 2012 the company became a member of Rostelecom OJSC group of companies.  Starting from December 18, 2012 GNC-ALFA CJSC provides telecommunication services in RA under the brand of "Rostelecom"  as a subsidiary company. As one of the leading telecommunications companies Rostelecom Armenia provides Internet access, Fixed telephony and new generation IP TV services to both physical bodies and corporate clients. During the period of 2012-2013 the company made large-scale investments in network development and expansion. Investments resulted with successful implementation of new "Fiber to the home" (GPON) technology in a number of cities of RA. Starting from 2014 the company provides services in cities Yerevan (Center, Erebuni, Nubarashen, Ajapnyak, Avan, Nor Nork, Davitshen, Malatia-Sebastia, Arabkir districts), Abovyan, Charentsavan, Hrazdan, Vanadzor, Gyumri, Ashtarak, Metsamor, Armavir, Masis, Artashat, Ararat, Sevan, Dilijan, Ijevan, Kapan, Martuni, Alaverdi and Kajaran. Sales and support offices and shop-in- shops are operating in all cities mentioned. The network of Rostelecom Armenia is solely based on fiber-optic cable (FOC) infrastructure covering 80% of the territory of RA and spreading for over 3000km. It is connected to region's main terrestrial networks and largest traffic exchange nodes as well as international channels of Iran and Georgia. Rostelecom has built 40Gb/s network covering all municipalities of Yerevan and providing high-speed internet connection to all customers. The Government of Republic of Armenia, State institutions and International organizations, Corporations, local Commercial Banks and Financial institutions, operators are listed as Corporate clients of GNC-ALFA CJSC.

OJSC Rostelecom (www.rostelecom.ru) is one of the biggest national telecommunications companies in Russia and Europe, with a presence in every segment of the telecommunications services market and coverage of more than 34 million households in Russia. It is also a recognized technological leader in innovative solutions in the fields of E- government, cloud computing, healthcare, education, security and housing & utility services.  Its stable financial status is confirmed by credit ratings of BBB- from Fitch Ratings and BB+ from Standard & Poor's.