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B 08 HFCC/ASBU CONFERENCE MOSCOW, RUSSIA AUGUST 25 -29, 2008 1

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CONFERENCE VENUE Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya Hotel • Centrally located on the banks of the Moscow River with views of the Russian Government House, the Crystal Bridge, and the Europe Square & Fountain, the Radisson SAS Hotel is adjacent to the Kievskaya Railway, Metro and River Boat Station. The hotel is just 3 kilometres from the Kremlin, the Red Square and the historical heart of Moscow. Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya Hotel contact details: • Address: 2 Europe Square, Moscow 121059, Russia Tel: +7 -495 -941 -8020 • Fax: +7 -495 -941 -8000 http: //sas. radisson. com/hotels/ru/moscow/6 3

Hosting the B 08 HFCC/ASBU Moscow 2008 Conference the General Radio Frequency Centre has managed to meet all principal HFCC Conference Requirements adopted and updated by HFCC Secretariat: 1. Adequate number of rooms with sufficient floorspace (totally more than 600 sq. m. ) are available to provide efficient work of the Conference’s participants; Conference room – 504 sq. m. ; Administrative secretariat – 40 sq. m. ; Data processing room – 20 sq. m. ; Meeting room – 56 sq. m. 2. All rooms have all necessary hardware and equipment with enough stationery and office supplies; 3. Required network connections are ensured; permanent administrative and computer assistance is available. 4

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Visas: All the visitors require visas. Visas must be obtained in advance and are NOT sold at the airport upon your arrival. A passport valid for 6 months beyond your intended stay is required. ! Please note Russian Consulate accepts only official visa support letter which is different from an invitation of the Organizing Committee. The whole procedure may take you more than 7 weeks to get your Russian visa ready! If you require a visa please contact Ms. Ksenja Yamilinets at TKB-Service: e-mail: HFCC 2008@tkbservice. ru telephone number: +7 (495) 9 -357 fax: +7 (495) 9 -35 7 -358 Telephones: Dialling code for Russia is +7 xxxxx. Moscow Area Code: 495. 6

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Meetings and Events Facilities Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya hotel Moscow Theatre Classr oom Banqu et Recep tion Boardr oom UShape Dimensions/ M Sq. M Composers Hall 450 300 800 1000 - - 21 x 56 x 3, 3 1176 Tchaikovsky 125 100 200 75 65 21 x 16 x 3, 3 336 Glinka 200 150 350 400 50 40 21 x 24 x 3, 3 504 Mussorgsky 125 100 200 75 65 21 x 16 x 3, 3 336 Writes Hall 250 175 280 300 100 90 11 x 38 x 3, 3 418 Tolstoy 120 75 120 150 40 30 11 x 15 x 3, 3 165 Pushkin 120 75 120 150 40 30 11 x 15 x 3, 3 165 Chekhov 50 40 50 60 25 20 11 x 8 x 3, 3 88 Conference Hall 550 - - 30 x 22, 4 x 8, 4 672 Prefunction Area - - - 550 - - 27, 4 x 27 x 3, 3 780 Boardroom A 50 25 - - 14 25 5, 3 x 10, 5 x 3, 3 56 Boardroom B 40 20 - - 14 20 5, 3 x 7, 6 x 3, 3 40 Boardroom C 40 20 - - 14 20 5, 3 x 7, 6 x 3, 3 40 Boardroom D - - 6 - 5, 3 x 3, 7 x 3, 3 20 Boardroom E - - 6 - 5, 3 x 3, 7 x 3, 3 20 Library 40 24 30 40 20 25 7 x 8, 7 x 3, 3 60 Slavyansky Hall 60 44 40 50 25 30 8, 2 x 9, 5 x 3, 3 76 - - 400 500 - - various x 3, 3 1030 Art Gallery 8

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Office equipment available in accordance with the HFCC Conference Requirements • 6 computers Core 2 Duo; • 2 fast HP Laser. Jet 4250 printers with a paper hopper capacity of 43 sheets per minute each and rated for around 6700 sheets a day; • 2 XEROX Work. Centre 232 photocopiers capable of 32 ppm; • PANASONIC PT-L 785 3500 ANSI multimedia LCD projector. 13

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Services: • All hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to World Class Health Club featuring an extensive range of exercise equipment, 25 -meter heated indoor pool, steam and dry saunas, whirlpool spa, tanning beds, massage, aerobic classes, and health bar • Professional 24 -hour security including video cameras in all corridors and public areas. • Shopping arcade with over 20 clothing, jewelry, and gift boutiques, as well as hairdressing salon. • Bank of Moscow open daily from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. , 24 -hour currency exchange, and Citibank ATM. • Laundry and dry-cleaning services; 3 -hour Express Laundry is also available. • Wireless Internet Access (Wi. Fi) is available in all public spaces, conference facilities and guest rooms. 17

Travel from Airport to Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya Hotel • The Sheremetyevo International Airport is 35 kilometres away and the Domodedovo International Airport is about 50 kilometres from the hotel. • You are recommended to order a transfer car by asking HFCC Moscow 2008 Secretariat office and the driver will meet you at Moscow airport with nameboard. Cost of service: • 1700 ROUBLES for transfer from the SHEREMETYEVO Airport to hotel Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya • 2300 ROUBLES for transfer from the DOMODEDOVO Airport to hotel Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya • If you require a transfer please contact Ms. Ksenja Yamilinets at B 08 HFCC/ASBU Moscow 2008 Secretariat office. • e-mail: HFCC 2008@tkbservice. ru • telephone number: +7 (495) 9 -357 • fax: +7 (495) 9 -35 7 -358 18

Moscow - the capital of the Russian Federation and one of the country’s most popular destinations foreign visitors. Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world. Moscow has grown rapidly over the past decades, and, as a result, comprises high-rise suburbs surrounding a relatively compact historical centre with fascinating ancient architecture. 19

Population: 12 million Area: approximately 1035 sq. km. Climate: average temperature in winter -10 -15 C, spring 0 +10 C, summer +18 +24 C, autumn +10 C. Time: GMT + 4 during summer time for both Moscow and St Petersburg. National Language: Russian. English, French or German are spoken by some people. Religion: Mainly Christian with the Russian Orthodox Church being the largest Christian community. Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish minorities also exist. Currency: Russian Rouble (RUB). Almost all the restaurants/shops will accept major credit cards. Current rate of exchange: 1 US Dollar = 23. 8 Roubles 1 Euro = 36. 7 Roubles Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. The plug is two-pin thin European standard. Please bring an adaptor if required. Weights and measures: Metrics. 20

Getting around: There are nine railway stations and five airports. Inside the city, the most reliable way of travelling is by metro which stations are close to all the major sights. Moscow has also buses, trams and trolleybuses in service. Taxis can be found in any part of Moscow. Taxis: Like elsewhere in Russia, avoid gypsy cabs by phoning ahead for a taxi or asking your hotel to arrange one for you. If you arrive at Moscow airport, you will see a number of drivers clamouring for your business. It's better to go outside and line up at the taxi queue, where regulated taxis can be found. Crime and security: The only concern for a tourist has to be petty crime. Water: Water quality varies in Russia. Buy drinking water in bottles, and do not drink tap water. Useful websites: http: //www. sheremetyevo-airport. ru http: //www. domodedovo. ru/en/ 21

WELCOME TO MOSCOW! 22