OREANDA-NEWS. September 6, 2010. The Uralsvyazinform informs on Long-term foreign currency IDR change by rating agency Fitch Ratings from level "Stable" to level "Positive". Rating is confirmed at level "BB".

 Also national long-term rating at level "Aa - (rus)" has been confirmed, the rating outlook is reviewed from level "Stable" to level "Positive".

 Fitch Ratings marked: " The Positive Outlook reflects Fitch’s expectation that the pending merger of regional incumbent operators and Rostelecom can bring in significant operating and financial synergies".