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VIMPELCOM. Company Presentation. Brunswick UBS Annual Conference. September 2004.

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  1. VIMPELCOM Company Presentation Brunswick UBS Annual Conference September 2004

  2. This presentation contains "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate, in part, to the Company’s development plans, such as national and international expansion, and to estimated future growth in Russia of subscribers, wireless revenues and GDP. These statements also relate to the consummation of the merger between VimpelCom and each of VimpelCom-Region and KB Impuls, each of which is subject to regulatory and certain other approvals, as well as certain other conditions precedent, including the transfer of all respective licenses and permissions to VimpelCom in the case of the mergers. These statements also relate to the planned sale of a stake in KaR-Tel to a local Kazakh Partner, which is subject to the execution of definitive documentation as well as the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent that will be included in such documentation. If any of the respective approvals are not obtained or any condition precedent is not met, the mergers or stake sale, as applicable, will not be consummated. The forward-looking statements are based on management's best assessment of the Company's strategic and financial position, future market conditions and trends and its ability to consummate the mergers and stake sale. These discussions involve risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of unforeseen developments from regulatory authorities, competition, governmental regulations of the wireless telecommunications industry, general political and social uncertainties in Russia and Kazakhstan, general economic developments in Russia and Kazakhstan, the Company’s ability to continue to grow its overall subscriber base, continued volatility in the world economy and other factors. There can be no assurance that such risks and uncertainties will not have material adverse effects on the Company’s development plans. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2003 and other public filings made by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. VimpelCom disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments. This document is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States or to or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons (as such terms are defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”)) absent registration under the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom. This document should not be distributed into the United States. Disclaimer

  3. Second-largest national cellular operator in Russia GSM license portfolio covering 136 million people 45% market share in Moscow and 33% in Russia First Russian company with NYSE listing 50% free float US$ 5.3 billion market cap (as of August 31, 2004) Benchmark for transparency and corporate governance in Russia Strategic alliances with Telenor and Alfa Group Strong financial performance VimpelCom – company profile VimpelCom subscriber base million 2003 2002 2004 Moscow Regions Source: Company data

  4. The merger of VimpelCom-Region (VimpelCom’s subsidiary for regional development) into VimpelCom was approved on October 24, 2003 at the EGM of VimpelCom The merger was also approved at the Joint EGM of VimpelCom and VimpelCom-Region shareholders on April 16, 2004 as required by Russian law The merger will be completed as soon as licenses and frequencies are transferred from VImpelCom-Region to VimpelCom In connection with the merger of VimpelCom and VimpelCom-Region, Alfa and Telenor will exchange their aggregate 44.7% interest in VimpelCom-Region for 10.9 million new VimpelCom common shares (equal to 14.6 million ADSs) VimpelCom-Region and shareholder structure VimpelCom shareholder structure

  5. Wireless growth expected to continue Russia: Wireless Revenues and GDP Subscriber Growth in Russia million National penetration forecast Source: Goskomstat, Brunswick UBS, VimpelCom estimates Source: Consensus forecasts, independent research

  6. Goals and Directions Become the leading operator in Russia and expand in the CIS countries Strategic Directions Strategic Factors Strategic Factors: • Macroeconomy • Political and regulatory environment • New technologies • Industry competition, mergers & acquisitions • Strengthening VimpelCom’s position on the Russian market – “Market Leader” • New products and technologies • New markets VimpelComin CIS VimpelComin Russia 3G VimpelComin Russia 2.5G + +

  7. KAZAKHSTAN: country profile Population – 15 million GDP per capita - $1,970 – second-largest in the CIS Cellular penetration – 13% KAR-TEL: company profile Second-largest cellular operator in Kazakhstan National GSM-900 license Over 600,000 subscribers 31% market share ACQUISITION DETAILS: 100% stake is purchased for $350 million & the assumption of $75 million in debt Up to 50% - 1 share is to be sold to a local partner Acquisition in Kazakhstan

  8. Main Russian GSM players VimpelCom MTS MegaFon Market share in Moscow as of July 31, 2004 Market share in Russia as of July 31, 2004 Source: Company data

  9. Unlicensed territories National GSM network rollout Moscow Population: 17.0 mln. Northwest Population: 14.0 mln. Urals Population: 18.3 mln. Central Population: 21.0 mln. 39 VolgaPopulation: 25.2 mln. South Population: 22.9 mln. SiberiaPopulation: 15.3 mln. Far EastPopulation: 11.4 mln. In commercial operation Other licensed regions

  10. National market – key trends Russia (Overall) Subscriber Market Share Incremental Market Share (Organic Net Adds) 2004 2003 Source: Independent research

  11. Moscow market – key trends Subscriber Market Share Incremental Market Share (Organic Net Adds) 2003 Note: VimpelCom recorded negative net additions in June 2004 Source: Independent research and Company estimates

  12. Market share – regions Central Region South Region Siberia Region Incremental market share (net adds, July 2004) Market share (July 31, 2004) BeeLine MegaFon Source: Company data and independent research Others MTS

  13. Market share – regions Northwest Region Ural Region Volga Region Incremental market share (net adds, July 2004) Market share (July 31, 2004) BeeLine MTS Others Source: Company data and independent research MegaFon Smarts

  14. Ratios, cash flow and capex $, mln 72.6%* 70.3%* 43.5%* * Netoperating cash flow as % of Capex

  15. Leading national GSM operator in Russia Committed and complementary strategic partners - Telenor and Alfa Rapid subscriber growth and strong financial performance A focused strategy for successful national expansion The beginning of international expansion A benchmark for corporate governance and transparency in Russia Summary Any statement made or opinion expressed in the presentation by VimpelCom, including any slides shown, are those of VimpelCom only and not Brunswick UBS. Brunswick UBS was not involved in the preparation of these materials and Brunswick UBS assumes no responsibility for that presentation.

  16. Debt/OIBDA, OIBDA/Interest expenses Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP measures Reconciliations related to other non-U.S. GAAP measures can be found at: http://www.vimpelcom.com/docs/VimpelCom_2Q2004_results.ppt

  17. ROCE,% Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP measures ROCE, % = Operating income / Average Capital Employed *100%

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