Sarskaia Foundation, Praised For Preserving Monuments Of Imperial Russia, Retains TransMedia For Public Relations BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 22, 2003 -- The Sarskaia Foundation announced it has retained TransMedia Group to make its much-admired program of restoring and preserving the cultural heritage of Imperial Russia more widely known and appreciated worldwide. The Foundation is financing the restoration of many of the most historic monuments in St. Petersburg, Russia built during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II. With support from individuals and corporations, plus organizations such as the World Bank and Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Sarskaia currently has projects underway to preserve and maintain such architectural icons as Alexander Palace, Fedorovsky Cathedral, the Fedorovsky Little Town, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Gatchina Palace. Following her participation in the recent US-Russian Energy Summit in St. Petersburg, filmmaker and Sarskaia's President, Oma Hamou, took part in the Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow, where she reported on the Economic Revitalization of the city of Pushkin's historic core, where her Foundation is credited with having a major impact on preserving its most revered architectural treasures. Ms. Hamou is also the President of Enigma Films, which is in pre- production for "As a Matter of Honour," a feature film slated for theatrical release in 2005 depicting the romantic time and charismatic characters of Imperial Russia. Part of the proceeds from the film will benefit the continued maintenance of the preserved historic sites in St. Petersburg. Ms. Hamou said she is gratified to have received praise and encouragement for her preservation work from the U.S. and Russian governments, including the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, as well as from Russian Orthodox Church leaders, including His Holiness Patriarch Alexi II of Moscow and All Russia and His Eminence the Blessed Metropolitan Vladimir/Metropolitan of Saint Petersburg and The Ladoga Region. "By rehabilitating Pushkin's historic core in St. Petersburg, we unlock the bright future that Russia holds by illuminating its brilliant past," Ms. Hamou said. "In the process of preserving Russia's magnificent monuments, we deepen the friendship and mutual respect between two great powers, which in turn benefits the entire world." Organizations and individuals may make contributions to Sarskaia Foundation. More information is available at www.sarskaia.org. TransMedia is an award-winning public relations firm based in Boca Raton, FL., serving clients worldwide since 1981. # # # CONTACT: Michelle Rosen, +1-561-750-9800, ext. 14, or MRosen@transmediagroup.com