Vimpel CEO Discusses Q4 2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Vimpel-Communications (VIP) Q4 2010 Earnings Call March 29, 2011 10:30 AM ET Executives Alexandra Tramont – Vice President, Financial Dynamics Alexander Izosimov – Chief Executive Officer Henk van...
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