VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the results of the WebApricot Pan-Armenian online film festival were summed up. By the decision of the professional jury (Ara Khanjyan, Siranuysh Galstyan, Gohar Hakobyan, Karine Rafayelyan, Mikayel Stamboltsyan (the head of the jury)) the following participants were announces as winners: the General Prize (USD 1000) went to “Autumn Sun”, director Diana Kardumyan. The Speacial Prize (500USD) went to “The Dead Angle”, director Arsen Airapetian. Incentive awards were given to: “Soft Touch”, director Nareh Mkrtchian, “Nakhsho’s School”, director Gohar Khachatryan, “Help Them Now”, director ArtNerses, “Bye-Bye”, directors Areg Mkrtchian, Hrayr Lazyan, Ashot Harutyunyan. The WebApricot Pan-Armenian online film festival was launched on November 15, 2011 by the initiative of GOLDEN APRICOT IFF and WebTV.am Internat TV. The Sponsor of the festival is VivaCell-MTS. “These days developing modern technologies are inevitably being integrated in one of the most important spheres of life – culture, and are used as means of promoting talent. Technologies, in this case the Internet, allow filmmakers to present their vision to a wider range of audience without big financial investments. This is what cinematography, especially amateurs, always need. I want to congratulate the winners of this innovative festival and hope that this victory will stimulate these filmmakers for higher achievements and full realization of their talent,”- mentioned VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian. 49 films of different genres were shown during the festival. From November 15 to December 21 (37 days) the 49 films had 42.032 viewers. To remind, Armenian filmmakers from Armenia and abroad could participate in WebApricot Pan-Armenian Film Festival. The Competition was open for all films up to 20 minutes, without genre limitation: feature, documentary, animated and etc. No restrictions were also for technical means by which a film was made. The results of jury voting can be found at webtv.am website. Be ready for more! VivaCell-MTS... More than operator! VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia’s leading mobile operator, having the widest 2G/3.75G/4G network reach and spreading a wide range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July 2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any development serving the Armenian mobile communications market. For more information, visit www.vivacell.am Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group in Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, offering mobile and fixed voice, broadband, pay TV as well as content and entertainment services in one of the world's fastest growing regions. Including its subsidiaries, the Group services over 100 million mobile subscribers. The Group has been awarded GSM licenses in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Belarus, a region that boasts 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 the MTS Group can be found at www.mtsgsm.com.

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