The CONTACT system has won the contest "Brand № 1 in Russia 2011" based on the popular vote, results of which were announced October 17, 2011. The selection of the participating brands held from September 12 to September 26, 2011 in 50 categories, which were presented for goods and services consumers.

Accepting the award, Alexei Abrameytsev expressed appreciation to all customers who choose CONTACT. He also noted the invaluable contribution to the victory CONTACT, made by partners and employees of RUSSLAVBANK, which organized and operates the System.

«CONTACT is the first international and at the same time domestic money transfer system, more than 12 years preserving its leading position. To date, CONTACT has been successfully operating in over 100 countries around the world and we are very pleased to merit System’s recognition at home, in Russia. Our victory indicates a state of maturity of business where the services provided by the company, demanded by consumers throughout its presence, and most importantly - on its own and one of the most dynamic markets», - commented Alex Abrameytsev.

Award of the CONTACT system won the contest «Brand № 1 in Russia» in the category «Remittances» is a proof of the high level of confidence in the System from the consumer's recognition of the quality of service and leadership in its segment.

«On behalf of the CONTACT system I want to thank all our customers, partners and colleagues. Our victory was made possible thanks to them,. We as a company, which confirmed its right to be among the best and striving for further development, of course, make every effort to become more attractive to each of the millions of our customers», - said Alexei Abrameytsev.

As part of nationwide voting, which was attended by over 254 thousands of people, the consumers were asked in the questionnaires the names of the brands that they are not just good, but are familiar and also cause a well-deserved confidence. As a result, according to Russian consumers exactly the CONTACT system is a brand that formed the buyers opinion of itself as the best in the category of «remittances» and possessing the most famous. Official announcement of the vote held in the presence of heads of brands-winners at the official press conference Awards, held October 17, 2011,at the press center RIA RBC.