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Ericsson Sign First GSM Order In Russia Ericsson yesterday signed their first order for a GSM system in Russia with the signing of a contract with Udmurt Telecom in the Udmurtia Republic. The contract includes mobile switching equipment and radio base stations. The system will initially serve approximately 2000 subscribers in the city of Izhevsk, with commercial service planned for the fourth quarter of this year. 073096 Nokia Expands North-West GSM's Network In St Petersburg North-West GSM and Nokia Telecommunications have signed a USD40 million, 3-year frame agreement for the expansion of the North-West GSM's network in St Petersburg, Russia. Nokia will deliver to St Petersburg its base stations, base station controllers, microwave radios, a short message service centre and a network management centre expansion. 960815