The ceremonial launching and naming ofthe first ice-class container ship took place today atthe wharves ofthe Finnish shipbuilders Aker Finnyards. During the christening ceremony, the ship was named the Norilsk Nickel.

The banks assets value exceeded RUR 276,513mln. asof December 1, 2005, which shows an78% increase since the beginning ofthe year.

He will coordinate the activities of ROSBANKs affiliates in Moscow region.