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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C)
November 18, 2007
Russia: Citi Global Community Day Volunteers United with "Because I Care" Campaign
Citi Russia employees, their families and friends took part in community activities in seven cities across the country, united by "Because I Care!"
Moscow Citi Russia partnering with charity organizations realized number of volunteer initiatives during Global Community Day. Citi Russia employees, their families and friends, alongside with their colleagues all over the world volunteered in the communities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Nizhniy Novgorod, Volgograd, and Rostov-on-Don. They acted united by "Because I Care!" appeal.
Mark Robinson, President Citi, Russia announced, "Citi is committed to mobilizing the enthusiasm and talents of our employees so that they can make a positive difference in the communities where we work together. Citi's Global Community Day is a symbol of the many ways we make a difference, through our business practices, our philanthropy and our volunteerism. We are delighted that more than 55 000 volunteers took part in Global Community Day all over the world, exceeding the number of the previous year. More than 300 employees of Citi Russia took part in multiple community initiatives."
Many Citi employees volunteer year-round in their communities, attending children's homes, medical care and educational institutions and similar organizations. Global Community Day celebrates Citi's volunteer spirit on one-day worldwide.
325 Citi Rusia employees, their friends and family members participated in Global Community Day in 2007. 950 people received direct assistance from volunteer in 25 social projects situated in seven cities across Russia.
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