Hamburg, November 1, 2004
Gruner + Jahr has added another member to its international GALA family. Today marks the launch of GALA BIOGRAFIA in Russia, an innovative, upscale people magazine. GALA BIOGRAFIA, published monthly in the fresh new premium pocket format, reports on show stars and celebrities with exciting biographies. The magazine caters specifically to young urban women with an upscale lifestyle, and not only features impressive photographs, but also much more detailed texts than the regular Russian GALA magazine. Sophia Loren and Mata Hari are the stars portrayed in the premier issue. GALA BIOGRAFIA is being issued in a print run of 150,000 copies and at an introductory cover price of approximately 1 euro. Its editor-in-chief is Nadeshda Borozdina, previously deputy editor-in-chief of GALA.

GALA BIOGRAFIA is the sixth title in G+J Russia´s portfolio, which already comprises GEO, GEOLENOK, GEOFOCUS, GEO TRAVELLER and GALA.

Dr. Torsten-Jörn Klein, G+J executive board member in charge of International Magazines, comments: "Our GEO group dominates the Russian pop-sci magazine segment with an over 60 percent market share. By introducing GALA BIOGRAFIA as a more text-driven second title, we are striving for a leading position in the people segment as well, providing a foundation for continued growth in Russia."

For further information:

Alexander Adler
Spokesman
Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG
Am Baumwall 11
D-20459 Hamburg
Telephone: +49-40-3703-2244
Telefax: +49-40-3703-5688
E-Mail: adler.alexander@guj.de