Today IT Territory, which is a part of Russia’s largest game holding company Astrum Online Entertainment, and 1C, the largest publisher and distributor of computer games and other interactive entertainments in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe, announced the launch of the localized Russian version of the legendary MMORPG “The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar” (www.lotro-russia.com). On September, 26, at 9 a.m. Moscow time Russian servers of “The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar” became available for all the players! 

“The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar” comes in three different packs: a simple Jewel Pack, a DVD-Box, and a Collector’s Edition, each of which includes 30 free days of play. Those who buy a DVD-Box or a Collector’s Edition will get some special souvenirs along with in-game bonuses.  

Everyone can get a free test access to the game. All you have to do is visit the official Russian site of “The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar”, got registered at www.lotro-russia.com and receive a key for 14 days of test access.
“The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar” is the localized Russian version of the world famous title which has millions of fans all over the globe. It was named “The Best MMORPG of 2007” by Russia’s magazines “Game World Navigator” and “PC Games”, and also by the users of the popular Internet portal, AG.ru.
“The Lord of the Rings Online” delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, Angmar, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. 

About Turbine
Turbine, Inc. is a premier creator and operator of massive, persistent online worlds. A team of entrepreneurs formed Turbine over a decade ago with the vision of becoming a leading provider of online entertainment. Since then, Turbine has grown to become one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine has created some of the most popular and award-winning online games, including The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, Dungeons & Dragons Online™: Stormreach™ and Asheron's Call®.  For more information on Turbine, its products and services please visit www.turbine.com.

About Tolkien Enterprises
The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.  Tolkien Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on Tolkien’s works for almost 30 years.  Its headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be found at www.tolkien-ent.com.

About IT Territory
IT Territory, a developer and publisher of online games, is a part of Russia’s largest game holding company Astrum Online Entertainment. IT Territory is the number one company in the online sector of Russia’s game market. It has successfully launched 14 browser-based online games. The total number of players registered in all the games operated by IT Territory is more than 6.5 million people. Legend: Legacy of Dragons, which is the most popular game launched by IT Territory, is currently operating in Russian and English. It’s planned to launch German, Turkish and Chinese versions of this game by the end of 2008.

About 1C
1С is the largest developer, publisher and distributor of computer games and other interactive entertainments in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe. It owns Russia’s largest development studios, including 1С: Ino-Co, 1С: Maddox Games, and 1С: Sea Wolf. It also partners with other Russian development teams, such as Katauri Interactive, SkyFallen Entertainment, Softlab NSK and many others. 1C has been successfully working with foreign publishes, including Activision, Bethesda Softworks, Eidos Interactive, Funcom, Microsoft Corporation, Take 2 Interactive. 1C has been acknowledged by Russian press to be the leader in localization of foreign interactive products. 

About Astrum Online Entertainment
Astrum Online Entertainment is the leading player in the Russian market of interactive entertainment. The holding company is formed by five companies: Nival Online, NIKITA Online, IT Territory, Time Zero and Dark Joker Games, LLC. These companies have successfully launched more than thirty MMO games, including hits like Legend: Legacy of Dragons, Territory, Time Zero, Sphere, Piratia, Perfect World and many others. Today the total number of Internet users currently playing all the games launched by Astrum Online Entertainment is over 8,500,000 players.
In 2008 Astrum Online Entertainment is planning to launch 7 new MMO games of different genres, including the localized versions of the most popular titles from Europe and Asia. For more information please visit http://www.astrumonline.ru/eng.