The 2nd largest carrier in Russia is Vimpelcom.  They will be providing the people of RUssia with access to the 3G iPhone  at a quite expensive $1000 with possible installment plans starting at $200.  "Thursday’s news comes after Apple launched the iPhone 3G in nearly two dozen markets on Tuesday. Some of the countries to receive the iPhone were Romania, Philippines, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland, and India, among others."  

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