VIVACELL-MTS UNDERTAKES RESPONSIBILITY OF PAYING SALARIES OF ARMENIAN STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS FOR ONE YEAR
ArmInfo
2010-04-07 12:19:00
ArmInfo. VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of "Mobile TeleSystems" OJSC,
informs that a concert dedicated to Maternity day took place in the
Chamber Music Hall. This concert also marks the cooperation between
the Armenian State Youth Orchestra and VivaCell-MTS.
As one of the main directions of VivaCell-MTS’ corporate responsibility
policy, the culture remains in the focus of the Company’s attention. As
a result of cooperation between VivaCell-MTS and the Armenian State
Youth Orchestra, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan, the young musicians of
the orchestra will be able to perform for the admirers of classical
music in Armenia.
The Company undertook the responsibility of paying the salaries of
the orchestra for one year period. Elderly woman from a few custodial
institutions, who are more in need of attention, were invited to
be present at the concert to celebrate the Mothers’ day in a warm
atmosphere enjoying beautiful performances of classical music.
Transportation expenses of the elderly women were covered by
VivaCell-MTS. "The elderly must always be in the center of our
attention and care. Today we wanted to present a special day and
honor these women who, due to various circumstances are deprived of
family affection and need our attention more. I hope that they will
like the performance of the orchestra and will recall this day with
particular warmth", noted VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.
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.
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the largest mobile phone operator
in Russia and the CIS. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company
services over 97.76 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).