(Telecompaper) Russian and CIS operator MTS reported revenues of RUB 117.7 billion in the second quarter, up by 1.3 percent year-on-year and slowing from 9 percent growth in the first quarter. Revenues for Russia alone went 0.8 percent higher to RUB 116.3 billion. Top-line growth saw significant positive contributions from both MTS Bank and core telecom services, offset by negative effects from the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions, the company said.