OREANDA-NEWS. July 01, 2009. The reputable international magazine for investor relations specialists, IR Magazine, recognized Rosneft investor relations as best in the Russian Federation, reported the press-centre of Rosneft.

Awards, based on the findings of the IR Magazine UK & Continental Europe Awards 2009, were presented during the best investor relations awards presentation ceremony, which took place in London.

Rosneft was named the winner in two nominations at once: "Best investor relations by a Russian company" and "Best investor relations officer in a Russian company", the last one being awarded to the Head of the Investor relations division, Deputy Director of the Department for assets management, economics and business planning of Rosneft, Alexei Bogdanchikov.

The IR Magazine has been in publication for over 20 years now. Every year the magazine organizes a survey to identify best investor relations services by interviewing various members of the investor community. During the 2009 survey, some 720 investor analysts and investment fund managers were canvassed.