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SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS - Exit from Euroset Holding B.V. Joint Venture (Details) ₽ in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Jul. 07, 2017 RUB (₽) item | Jul. 07, 2017 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Investments in associates and joint ventures |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments in joint ventures and associates |  |  | $ 1,921 | $ 2,179 |  | $ 201 | $ 265
Euroset |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments in associates and joint ventures |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (in percentage) |  |  | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |  |
Investments in joint ventures and associates |  |  |  | $ 126 |  | $ 199 | $ 237
PJSC VimpelCom | Euroset |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments in associates and joint ventures |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (in percentage) | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |  |  |  |
PJSC VimpelCom | Megafon | Euroset |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments in associates and joint ventures |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (in percentage) | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |  |  |  |
Consideration paid | ₽ 1,250 | $ 20 |  |  |  |  |
Number of retail stores rights acquired | item | 4,000 | 4,000 |  |  |  |  |
Investments in joint ventures and associates |  |  |  |  | $ 0 |  |

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