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I hereby introduce Michael Yakushev, Managing Director of DST Advisors, part of Digital Sky Technologies in Russia who will be my designate for the Whois Review Team. Michael is also the Chairman of the Coordination Board for the ccTLD .RU. He has years of experience in Internet governance issues as well as ccTLD operations, including Whois issues.<br>
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I greatly appreciate Michael’s willingness to serve and hope you will warmly welcome him to the group.<br>
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My intention is to have Michael shadow me on the calls leading up to Cartagena and to join me at the Cartagena meeting, where I will then pass over the baton and exit stage right.<br>
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Many thanks,<br>
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Rod<br>
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