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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Equity Participation Plan of Golden Telecom, Inc. of
our report dated February 8, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedules of Golden Telecom, Inc., included in its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young (CIS) Limited
Moscow, Russia
July 17, 2000
