As it has been informed by the Accounts Chamber public relationships department, the Chamber has considered the results of OJSC Kristall examination that took place in April – May 2004.

During the examination procedure it was revealed that European largest diamonds cutting company – Smolensk Kristall – faces certain problems in the field of raw diamonds supplies and these problems led to production process frustrations. According to the Accounts Chamber auditors, it would be useful to establish the State control over Kristall by means of all its share entry to ALROSA capital.