Notice of Management Shareholding

JSC RusHydro announces that Mikhail Mantrov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board has increased his shareholding in the Company’s share capital from 0. 026694% to 0.029411% .

The Company has been notified of the change today, October 11, 2012.

For more information:

JSC RusHydro, Investor Relations Department

Tel. +7 (495) 225-3232 ext. 1319, 1394, 1607

ir@rushydro.ru

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