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Issue 2017/4
CONTENTS EDITOR’S WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOP EVENTS IN APRIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 NETWORKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LAST MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 СULTURE & TRADITIONS - Local Traditions of Easter Day and Ukrainian Velykden . . . . . . 14-15 INTERVIEW - Matie Arden Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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SECRETS OF KIEV - Smell of French Perfume or One Day like Parisienne! . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 SECRETS OF KIEV - Top 7 French restaurants in Kiev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 INTERVIEW - 6 Questions for Gennadiy Chizhiov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 TOP KIEV DESTINATIONS - Kiev Sightseeing Tours - A Visit to Remember! . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
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Discover Kiev in a fresh new way in April! Welcome in Aphrodite’s month, a season of flowering trees, warm, sunny weather when the days become increasingly longer, and the air is filling with Love, Youth, and Purity... What a lucky time to come to Kiev! Whether you visit Kiev for the first time or live here for all your life, we definitely have something to share and surprise you in this spring issue dedicated to France. There is no wonder as in April Ukraine is traditionally welcoming its 14th French Spring festival with numerous exciting shows and concerts that, we believe, will take our breath away and move everyone into the fascinating French atmosphere. Along with that, for the first time Kiev will host the Ice Hockey World Championship Division 1 Group on April 22-28. Don’t miss these and other main happenings in Kiev with our “Top Events Calendar” on pgs. 4-10 and be among the first to know the “Highlights of a French Spring festival” placed on pg.16. No matter if you’ve been to France or not, look at the guidance on how to spend “One Day like a Parisienne” that together with the observation of “Top 7 French restaurants in Kiev” on pgs. 21-23 will make you feel the touch of Paris in Ukraine right now and open Kiev in the absolutely new perspective. On April 26 Ukraine marks the 31st anniversary of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl that became a serious lesson for all humanity. You may be interested to read about Chernobyl and other tours in the article “Kiev Sightseeing Tours” on pgs. 26-27. If you are considering investing opportunities, on pgs. 30-32 we outline some of the key points you should know about “Investment Bank Accounts for Foreign Individuals” so that you are well-prepared and come over all the formal procedures easily. And finally, Ukrainians are really glad and looking forward to celebrate the Easter together with the whole Christian World on Sunday, 16 April. To get ready for one of the most important holidays of the year, read our article “Local Traditions of Easter Day and Ukrainian Velykden” on pgs. 14-15. We congratulate all of you, our precious readers! Editor-in-Chief, NADIIA YAKOVENKO
“Khrystos voskres!”, «Christ is Risen!», “Buona Pasqua!”, “Joyeuses Pâques!”, “Frohe Ostern!”, “Kaló pásha!”
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FESTIVALS
Apr 01-02
Art-zavod Platforma (1 Bilomorska Str.)
KYIV COFFEE FESTIVAL 3.0
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Kyiv Coffee Festival 3.0 is a large-scale event organized by the team of a unique gastronomic project “Ulichnaya eda.” The festival will become a platform for 5 national coffee championships, gather in one place one of the best coffee and sweet shops in Ukraine, true professionals of the coffee industry, present to and teach the wide audience basic knowledge, different methods of coffee making, and new trends in the coffee industry. ulichnayaeda.com.ua/festival/coffeefestival
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Sofiivska Square, People’s Friendship Arch, and other locations
FRENCH SPRING 2017
In April 2017 Ukraine is welcoming the 14th French Spring Festival, organized by the Embassy of France in Ukraine, the French Institute in Ukraine and “Alliance Française” network in order to popularize French culture in Ukraine and strengthen inter-cultural cooperation. This year the festival will take place in 9 cities of Ukraine from 1st till 29th of April! In Kiev it will open at 8:30 p.m. on the 1st of April on Sofiivska Square with amazing acrobatic show “Galileo” whereas closing of festival will take place on 29th of April near the People’s Friendship Arch with street show “Unusual Transport”, being a modern interpretation of world-known fairy tale “the Beauty and the Beast”. Throughout April as part of French Spring Festival, both locals and Kiev tourists will have a great opportunity to visit numerous concerts, performances, exhibitions, and French film festivals! www.institutfrancais-ukraine.com/ua
Apr 08-09
Art-zavod Platforma (1 Bilomorska Str.)
STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
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Street Food Festival is a large gastronomic platform for the representatives of food businesses where all visitors can enjoy the gastronomic discoveries, new entertainment, and various recreation areas. This year the festival will be conducted in cooperation with music studio “Istok” so you will hear a lot of songs of young and talented Ukrainian musicians. ulichnayaeda.com.ua/festival/sff-april-2017
Apr 13-15
Ukrainian house (2 Khreschatyk Str.)
CHARITY EASTER FAIR
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Sofiivska Square, People’s Friendship Arch, and other locations
THE UKRAINIAN PYSANKY FESTIVAL
Charity Easter Fair will represent a wide range of festive goods produced by food industry enterprises, cultural centers, Ukrainian craftsmen, gift stores, and souvenir shops. There is a “charity workshop zone” where everyone interested can join the masterclasses and learn the basics of traditional Ukrainian crafts. The funds received from the sale of products manufactured in “charity workshop zone” will be sent to orphanages. www.icc-kiev.gov.ua/agenda/ vseukrajinskij-blagodijnij-velikodnij-yarmaroks
The Ukrainian pysanky festival gathers the outstanding painters and amateurs who will dye Easter eggs in size from 5 cm. to 2 m. The program includes All-Ukrainian collection of eggs consisting of 374 authorial pysankas (Sofiivska Square); zone of children’s entertainment (Volodymyrskyi Passage); a lounge area, a zone of master classes, art and hand-made fairs (Saint Volodymyr Hill Park). www.folkukraine.com/projects/ukrainian-pysanky-festival
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Kiev Planetarium (57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)
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CONCERTS & THEATRE Apr 01, 03
Atlas ( 37-41 Sichovykh Striltsiv Str.)
Apr 02
Les Kurbas Center (23-B Volodymyrs’ka Str.)
PIANOBOY KARTonFEST KARTonFEST is an exhibition-festival of cardboard sculptures and contemporary art where you can see a variety of art objects made entirely from cardboard. The territory of the festival will be divided into such sections: several art platforms with the sculptures beyond human scale; fair where you can buy a variety of art objects; master classes on working with cardboard and on making sculptures; theatrical performance.
Pianoboy is a solo-project of Ukrainian musician Dmytro Shurov, ex-member of Okean Elzy band. Talented musician will present bright pop hits that tell about timeless values – love, life, freedom and are accompanied by chamber orchestra. www.concert.ua/eventpage/pianoboy-kiev
CRIPPLES OF INISHMAAN
(theatrical performance in English) Welcome to the island of Inishmaan, land of cows, poteen and people... Janeepateen and her news, Kate and stone talking, Helen and her egg pegging, Jim Finnegan’s daughter and the priests, Cripple Billy and his dream... The performance will be organized by ProEnglish Theatre based on a world-acclaimed play of Martin McDonagh. Admission fee: 120 UAH
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Apr 22
Shevchenko Park ( 25 Tereshchenkivska Str.)
WELCOME TO AMERICA The festival “Welcome to America” invites you to learn not only about the culture, entertainment, and food in the USA but also get answers regarding education, work, visa, financial support. Shevchenko Park will be divided into 6 zones: Hollywood (movie heroes, fame alley, master classes from celebrities), Springfield (lounge area), New York (education, financial support etc.), Miami beach (sports, healthy food tasting etc.), Silicon Valley (testing of new technologies), Disneyland (entertainment zone).
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Sentrum Music Palace (11 Shota Rustaveli Str.)
Apr 06
Caribbean Club Concert-Hall (4 S.Petliury Str.)
RICHARD GALLIANO QUARTET More than 30 years ago a French jazz accordionist, one of the students of Astor Piazzolla – Richard Galliano decided to prove that the accordion is not old-fashioned and successfully transformed it into the solo jazz instrument alongside the saxophone and trumpet. He created his musical style combining jazz and Mediterranean folklore calling it “new musette”. On April 06 enjoy the concert of Richard Galliano and his quartet in the Caribbean Club Concert-Hall.
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Apr 30
Sofiivska Square
EUROVISION FAN ZONE OPENING An official opening of one of Eurovision 2017 fan zones will take place on Sofiivska Square in Kiev on April 30. The fan-zone will occupy an area of 200x200 m. covered with a special lawn. Around 10 thousand tulips will be planted around the Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument. On the territory of the fan zone you can find a large 26x16 m. TV screen, various restaurants, and photo zones. On the day of opening you can enjoy the concert сonducted by the Ukrainian showman Serhiy Prytula with the participation of famous Ukrainian artists.
BENJAMIN FAUGLOIRE PROJECT A jazz trio “The Benjamin Faugloire Project” organizes a concert within French spring festival in Kiev. 3 musicians from Marseille: Benjamin Faugloire (piano and composition), Denis Frangulian (double bass) and Jérome Mouriez (drum kit) promise to perform fascinating elegant jazz with the energy of rock, Parisian charm and warm colors of Marseille. www.facebook.com/events/286143981802875
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October Palace (1 Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley)
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InterContinental Hotel (2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Str.)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE BLACK SEA GRAIN ONUKA & NAONI There is a joint concert of Ukrainian band ONUKA and the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (NAONI) directed by Victor Hutsal. You will have the opportunity to hear ONUKA’s best hits in the new, surprising music arrangements and enjoy the play of both well-known musical instruments (kobza, bandura) and relatively unknown ones the history of which goes back deeply into the past. kiev.karabas.com/ua/onuka-i-naoni
Apr 07
Atlas ( 37-41 Sichovykh Striltsiv Str.)
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Event Hall Freedom (134 Kyrylivska Str.)
09 VIRSKY SHOW The National Honoured Academic Dance Ensemble of Ukraine named after P.P. Virsky organizes one of the greatest ethnic shows in Ukraine “VIRSKY show” accompanied by the orchestra. Here you will have a great opportunity to learn the world-famous dance “Hopak,” enjoy an amazing selection of legendary choreographic compositions, incredible energy and acting skills of artists, extraordinary national costumes, and the unique interpretation of folk and modern music that was created especially for the ensemble by the outstanding Ukrainian composers.
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A famous Ukrainian pop-rock band “SKAI” announces All-Ukrainian anniversary tour called “SKAI is 15 years old.” The band produced its fifth music album “New life” as a present for its birthday. During the concert, the audience will hear such well-known hits as “Best druh”, “Podaruy svitlo”, “Day meni lyubov”, “Idealna”, “Ne zabuvay”, and new songs from the above-mentioned album. kiev.karabas.com/ua/onuka-i-naoni
Apr 28
October Palace (1 Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley)
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KyivExpoPlaza (2B Saliutna Str.)
DIGITAL REALITY
Digital Reality is a trade show of digital innovation and content leaders. At a time when the new technologies and business models affect both the life and the sphere of professional activity, the trade show is aimed to introduce and discuss the trends of nearest future, promote the digital innovations creating b2b-, and b2c-consumers demand for the new products and technologies. www.digireal.com.ua
Apr 29
ProEnglish Theatre Hub (3 Smolenska Str.)
Apr 06-07
NSK Olympiyskyi (55 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)
RETAIL & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS EXPO 2017 GLEB SAMOYLOV & THE MATRIXX Russian rock band “MATRIXX” founded by one of the musicians of “Agatha Christie” band, Gleb Samoylov, organizes a concert in Kiev. The audience will hear one of the best songs of “Agatha Christie” performed by charismatic Gleb Samoylov and his band. icca.kiev.ua/index.php?id=305
STORIES BY O. HENRY
(theatrical performance in English) The performance is based on O. Henry’s short 6 stories about life in New York in its 1920’s. If you are looking for Great Gatsby – you won’t get it. If you are looking for real life paradox – come and see it. Admission fee: 80 UAH www.facebook.com/ProEnglishTheatre/?pnref=lhc
The international specialized exhibition of the retail and development industry Retail & Development Business Expo 2017 gathers retailers, developers, investors, brokers, consultants, and B2B companies for two days in the NSK Olymiyskyi. The program includes the exhibition itself in the expo zone, 10 conferences in 2 streams, presentation of cases from successful retailers, developers and consultants with the discussions on current problems and key trends for the coming years. rau.ua/retail-development-business-expo/
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REMADAYS-KIEV Event Hall Freedom (134 Kyrylivska Str.)
29 OLEG SKRYPKA & NAONI ORCHESTRA Oleg Skrypka, a leader of the legendary Ukrainian rock band “Vopli Vidoplyasova” (VV) together with the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine will perform the great solo concert in Kiev. During the show, the vocalist and NAONI orchestra will present the best hits of “VV” and the favorite Ukrainian as well as World masterpieces. The unique author’s interpretation of the folk style, the strong energy, and boundless charisma of Oleg Skrypka in combination with the professionalism of NAONI artists will not leave anyone indifferent! goo.gl/XCTgW2
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PLUG-IN UKRAINE Plug-In Ukraine is a second International Trade Show of Electric & Hybrid Vehicles. Its main goals are the public popularization of eco-safe transport means, the creation of the civilized market of EV, development of infrastructure, launching the platform to create the strategy for the development of “eco -friendly” transport in Ukraine. Here you can get an accurate information about all types of individual EV - cars, bicycles, scooters, motorcycles that will help you to make the right choice.
Apr 11-13
(theatrical performance in English) “Hamster Saga” in the production of ProEnglish Theatre is a family comedy of manners… without the manners. The performance is based on a world-famous play “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Rez a and directed by Alex Borovenskiy. Admission fee: 120 UAH
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International Conference Black Sea Grain-2017 is an annual global grain forum, a platform aimed at discussion of the topical issues and prospects of the global and Black Sea agricultural commodity markets. Annually over 700 delegates from 50 countries worldwide and 500 сompanies of agribusiness come together to find out the latest drivers of the agricultural market and get new valuable contacts with global operators of agribusiness.
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International Days of Advertising RemaDays Kiev is a trade fair where you will have an opportunity to meet the latest products, solutions, and trends in marketing and advertising. The exhibition will be divided into several sectors: Out&InDoorSystems, GiftsWorld, TechnologyPark, PrintShow, PhotoCreation, InternetSolution, EventShow, TextileZone, School&OfficeRoom that together with RemaCongress can be strong arguments for visiting the exhibition. www.remadays.com.ua/index.php/en/ www.kievchekin.com
KyivExpoPlaza (2B Saliutna Str.)
INDEPENDENT HEAT POWER ENGINEERING Fourth National Trade Fair & Forum “Independent Heat & Power Engineering” will be useful for everyone who wants to reduce his heating costs.The Main Visitors’ Groups are local, regional administrations, village councils; utility companies, housing, and communal enterprises; industrial enterprises; real estate companies; owners of apartment buildings. The trade fair is divided into several thematic areas: heat generation, biofuel production, thermo-modernization, automation of heat supply. www.t-energy.com.ua
Apr 18-20
KPI ( 16 Polytekhnichna Str.)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRONICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY International Conference on Electronics and Nanotechnology founded by the prominent scientist V.P.Sigorsky will be held on April 18-20, 2017 at the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.” The conference will be conducted in English and includes 3 sections: micro- and nanoelectronics, biomedical electronics and signal processing, electronic systems. elnano.kpi.ua/?org&lang=en
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Apr 20
Chamber Plaza of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (33 Velyka Zhytomyrska Str.)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “UKRAINE AND LITHUANIA: INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES” The conference program will include three working groups on the topics: cooperation in the IT-sector, energy efficiency and environmental protection (use of biomass, renovation of houses), investment and business promotion in both countries.
Apr 25-27
KyivExpoPlaza (2B Saliutna Str.)
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF MEDICAL TOURISM, SPA&WELLNESS International exhibition of medical tourism, SPA & Wellness is a presentation platform that showcases different types of high-quality medical services in Ukraine and abroad. The main groups of participants include medical centers, sanatoriums, thermal resorts, health & wellness spas, insurance companies, travel agencies, etc. www.htexpo.com.ua/en
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Shevchenko Park ( 25 Tereshchenkivska Str.)
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, EMIGRATION, AND PROPERTY EXPO 2017 International Education, Emigration, and Property Expo 2017 is a balanced and well-conceived combination of conference and exhibition dedicated to studying, emigration, business opportunities, and real estate abroad. The expo is expected to be attended by 100 exhibitors from 25 countries and will showcase education, immigration, and overseas businesses and real estate investment opportunities.
Apr 29-30
ACCO International (40 B Peremohy Ave.)
WINE EXPO UKRAINE The wine industry of Ukraine becomes extremely attractive nowadays with lots of business opportunities for local as well as foreign companies. Wine Expo Ukraine is a unique platform to meet key buyers, distributors, and retailers from all East Europe, Ukraine, and Russia. Here you can meet the biggest worldwide manufacturers and distributors of wine as well as thousands of Ukrainian customers, ready to new sensations and discoveries. wineexpo-ukraine.com
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SPORTS Apr 01
Shevchenko Park ( 25 Tereshchenkivska Str.)
VELO-PARADE OF PLANETS The second bicycle parade dedicated to April Fools’ Day will be conducted in Kiev. The time has come! Invent and create your own planet (image, character, costume) and show yourself in the new creative look on the bicycle! Don’t copy already created characters from cartoons, books etc. Be original! Invite friends, participate with your family or even create “Planet” on behalf of the company! www.facebook.com/events/689295097917614/
Apr 07-09
Fairmont Grand Hotel (1 Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska Str.)
LAN-FINALS OF SL I-LEAGUE CS: GO STARSERIES S3
The LAN-finals of SL i-League CS:GO StarSeries S3 will gather 16 of the best squads in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, 8 invited teams, and 8 quals’ winners. On April 4-6 there will be a group stage of the finals conducted in the closed format, while on April 7-9 you will be able to watch the game of your favorite teams on a big stage. starladder.com/en/news/sale-of-tickets-to-thefinals-of-starseries-cs-go-has-kicked-off
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The Kiev Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Square)
ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Every year pleasantly surprises Ukrainians with the new sports achievements and grandiose events. 2017 is not an exception! For the first time Ukraine, Kiev will host the Ice Hockey World Championship Division 1 Group A. The tournament consists of 15 games where teams of Ukraine, Hungary, South Korea, Poland, Austria, and Kazakhstan will participate. The organizers prepared the eventful program for the visitors of the championship that includes the ticket drawing for the matches of the world tour; great entertainment for media and guests; elegant fourchette, selfie zones, etc. esport.in.ua/uk/chempionat-mira-po-hockey-2017 www.kievchekin.com
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The Ukrainian Energy Forum The Ukrainian Energy Forum, organized by the Adam Smith Conferences, took place from 29th February to the 3rd March 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel KIEV in Kiev, Ukraine. Key Ukrainian Energy Forum 2017 speakers included the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Kistion, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine Ostap Semerak, the acting Head of the Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Security of the Verkhovna Rada Alexander Dom-
brovskyi, Advisor to the Board of Directors and Director for International Cooperation and Strategic Development of Burisma Group Vadym Pozharskyi, the Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Janez Kopač and many others. This year the main topic of the forum was “Raising domestic output, diversity, and security of supply through reform, transparency and modernisation”. According to the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine
Volodymyr Kistion, Ukraine’s energy independence is of a major importance for the country nowadays. During the forum, such areas were covered as the Ukrainian State Policy and Strategy in Energy Sector, Long-term Strategy within Regional and Global Energy Map, Ukraine’s Energy Storage & Transportation Infrastructure, Gas Market Liberalisation, Commercial Gas Production, the Ukrainian Electricity Sector, Development of Unconventional Hydrocarbons in Ukraine etc.
O.Torvald will represent Ukraine in Eurovision 2017 in Kiev After weeks of selection heats, the Eurovision 2017 host country Ukraine has chosen pop-rock band O.Torvald as its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. The decision was made within the Ukraine’s National Selection of Eurovision, which was organized by TV channels STB and UA:Pershyi on 25th of February.
O.Torvald who won the selection with song “Time”, was chosen by the combined votes of the jury (50%) and the televoting public (50%). Other finalists to compete for the ticket to this year’s contest included Salto Nazad, Melovin, ILLARIA, TAYANNA and Rozhden. For already the second year STB TV channel (being a part of StarLightMedia
Group) will sponsor the Ukraine’s representative preparation for the Eurovision final. Just to remind, thanks to the victory of Jamala at Eurovision-2016, this year Ukraine has the honor to host Eurovision Song Contest, which final will be held on the 13th of May in Kiev.
Legal Banking Forum 2017 A large-scale III Legal Banking Forum, organized by the Yuridicheskaya Practika Weekly together with Financial Club, was held in beautiful Premier Palace Hotel in Kiev on 21st of February, 2017. Over 300 participants from leading Ukrainian banks and law firms, represen-
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tatives of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), the Parliamentary Committee on finance and banking policy, the Bank Deposits Security Fund have gathered to discuss such urgent topics of the banking sector as its stabilization; results of Ukraine’s largest bank (Privatbank) privatization (which occurred in December
last year); laws inefficiencies and practical difficulties related to work with bad assets and appealing regulator’s decisions; currency control regulations; judicial practice and prospects of investments in Ukraine’s banking sector.
Ryanair Launches Flights in Ukraine The largest low-cost airline in Europe, the Irish Ryanair has announced its first Ukraine flights starting from October 2017. Ukraine has become the 34th country in Ryanair’s route network. Overall, four new Kiev routes will operate to/from London Stansted (five times weekly), Manchester (three times weekly), Stockholm Skavsta (four times
weekly) and Eindhoven (three times weekly). Kiev has long been a popular tourist destination because of the low prices for accommodation, food, and alcohol. Together with planned tourist visa simplification process, the move by the low-cost airline is a great opportunity for Ukraine to boost its tourist sector.
Additionally, Ryanair will also start its flights to/from Lviv, with even more new routes and lower prices (Lviv will be linked with Berlin, Budapest, Eindhoven, Krakow, London Stansted, Munich Memmingen and Wroclaw).
In 2014-2016 due to an economic crisis in Ukraine, more than 80 Ukrainian banks were recognized insolvent and withdrawnby the National Bank of Ukraine from the market. Over the last two years, the National Bank of Ukraine was focused on the reformation of the banking system in Ukraine. Finally after two years of decline, in January 2017 solvent banks in Ukraine have reached in aggregate UAH 338 mio of net profit compared to UAH 980 mio net losses in 2016 for the same period. Starting from June 2016 the NBU has started gradual elimination of strict currency controls, implemented in Ukraine since 2013. www.kievchekin.com
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be baked only from the best wheat flour. You can easily recognize one by its tall and cylindrical shape with a rounded top, which is usually decorated with dough ornaments or a white glaze. It smells divine, and no wonder: its flavorings may include ginger, saffron, vanilla, citron and rum. Paska’s pre-Christian origin is evident in a variety of interesting beliefs, rituals and superstitions. Modern Paska usually has a white glaze made from sugar and egg and is decorated on top with colored wheat grains or poppy seeds. However, according to an old custom, which is still practised in some Ukrainian regions, Paska was decorated with symbolic ornaments connected with spring themes: the awakening of nature, resurrection and rebirth. The most widespread ornaments include the cross and the tryhver, an ancient three-armed symbol. The significance of the cross in Christianity is well-known, but in pre-Christian times, when people’s beliefs were based on nature and its phenomena, the cross symbolised four cardinal directions or four seasons. The tryhver symbol has three rays originating from one dot, meaning air, fire and water.
From willow switches to Paska bread, Ukrainian Easter is a unique blend of new and old traditions, some of which date from before the birth of Christ himself. Easter Day is a public holiday in Ukraine and celebrates Jesus’ resurrection from death, as told in the Bible. Orthodox Easter coincides with the pre-Christian celebration of Velykden (Great Day), an ancient Ukrainian festival of spring celebrated on the occasion of the vernal equinox. The combination means that Easter in Ukraine is a beautiful mixture of traditional Christian practices, folklore and ancient pagan rituals, such as the preparation of Ukrainian Easter eggs (krashanky, pysanky) and, of course, Paska. Note that Easter always falls on a Sunday; in 2017, it will occur on the 16th of April.
Local Traditions of Easter Day and
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Baking of Paskas is a ceremonial affair, during which the household was expected to stay quiet and still. The women preparing the bread were told to keep their thoughts pure, and it was strictly forbidden to eat or even taste paska before it was blessed at the Easter Service on Sunday. In order to dye eggs and prepare krashanky, Ukrainians traditionally use natural dyes like onion peel for rich mahogany and beet root for reds and pinks, but nowadays you can find a wide range of food coloring to dye Easter Eggs. Another important Ukrainian tradition is preparing pysankas, which are eggs painted by hand. A pysanka is a real piece of art, which
Preparation for Easter starts one week before the holiday (a week called “Holy Week”) and begins with Willow Sunday. Unlike people of other countries, who call this celebration of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem “Palm Sunday,” Ukrainians use willow switches instead of palm fronds as their symbolic branches to decorate their homes. This change is due to the willow’s symbolic meaning in the pre-Christian pagan culture as well as lack of local palm trees. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are spent preparing food for Easter: baking sweet egg bread (Paska) and dyeing eggs (krashanky). On Clean Thursday, people clean the house and themselves before the big holiday; many people even visit the bathhouse (banya) on this day. Good Friday (also called Mourning Friday) is the day when Christ died. People are not supposed to eat anything and spend the day at church. In theory, no work is allowed, though this is not very practical in modern life!
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requires good amount of time and effort to create! The word “pysanka” comes from the Ukrainian word for “to write” (“pysaty”) and people believe here that pysanka protects homes from evil spirits and misfortune. The main difference between “krashanka” and “pysanka” is that “pysanka” is decorated raw egg (drained through a tiny drilled hole so that it is empty inside and may be preserved), whereas “krashanka” is dyed hardboiled egg, usually one simple color, meant for eating at the Easter feast. In Ukrainian culture, eggs were always considered as a source of life and symbols of the rebirth of the earth. The symbolism of eggs as religious objects dates back to Ukraine’s pre-Christian past, and decorated eggs have always been a part of religious celebrations in Ukraine. The actual celebration of Easter starts on Saturday night, when many Christians go for an overnight church service. It is not an easy task to stay in church all the night (Orthodox churches have no seats), so most families go to church on Easter morning (before the sunrise) to be blessed by the priest. People bring to church Easter baskets with lit candles, which are filled with the Paska, krashanky and other foods.
As part of the mass, the Easter baskets are blessed by the priest, and taken home by the families to eat in the morning. Note that the Easter is the end of a forty-day period of so-called Great Fasting, which is practiced in Ukraine more than elsewhere! During the Great Fasting, religious people are supposed to avoid eating animal products: meat, eggs and dairy. Now imagine how excited you would be to feast after weeks of this strict diet? According to local traditions, families begin their Easter meal with Paska and the dyed krashanky eggs. Every kid’s favorite part of the morning is the game called “egg battles,” when two people rap their eggs together, and if someone’s eggshell breaks, that person is out of the game. After the Easter service and meal, many people to go out with family and friends to picnics and relax in nature. With busy city life, not everyone today can do all the preparations and rituals as our grandmothers did. Therefore, for some people, preparations for Easter will just mean buying Paska and krashanky at the closest supermarket. Nevertheless, for most Ukrainian families, Easter is an important holiday and a great opportunity to get together in a warm, festive atmosphere with their own family rituals; to call relatives and friends; and to visit church. On this day, instead of “hello,” you will hear people exchanging the sayings “Христос Воскрес!” (“Christ is Risen!”) and “Воістину Воскрес!” (“Truly, He is Risen!”). If you are lucky enough to be in Kiev for Easter, visit a church, enjoy the Easter Festival on Sophiivska Square, and don’t miss the opportunity to try local Paska in cafes, who will always offer it in their menu on this day! In Kiev, Easter is also widely celebrated in the National Architecture and Life Museum «Pirogovo», the Mamajeva Sloboda Open Air Museum and the national complex “Expocenter of Ukraine”, where you can learn more about local culture and traditions, try Ukrainian food and enjoy nature!
Baking Paska and making krashanky and pysanky are some of the most treasured holiday traditions. Paska is a delicious, sweet, festive bread that is rich in butter and eggs and baked only for Easter. There are more than 40 recipes for Paska, but it is to
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From 8 April to 24 April 2017, you are invited to visit the Pysanka Festival in Kiev’s Sophiivska Square. The best painters from different regions of Ukraine as well as amateurs will gather to decorate 585 pysankas from 5 centimeters to 2 meters in size, which will be presented to the public during the festival. The Pysanka Festival is an annual traditional event, designed to support and popularize Ukrainian folk traditions and history.
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An Interview with
Mathieu ARDIN
Highlights of a French Spring festival On the eve of the 14th “Printemps Français” festival, Mathieu Ardin, the executive director of Institut Français d’Ukraine and the Attaché of Culture, shared the secrets of this year’s festival, his own impressions of Kievan life and the development of FrenchUkrainian cultural exchange. Mr Ardin, tell us please, will there be something new in the program of this year’s “Printemps Français” festival? We have been organizing this festival since 2004. Ukraine and France celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations this year, so we made up our mind to highlight the topic of cooperation between two cities such as Kiev and Toulouse, which have been considered twin cities since 1975. We decided to remind that Toulouse is a reliable partner for Kiev, so there will be several events connected with this city. For example, on 19 April, a famous singer from Toulouse will perform together with the artists of the operetta theater in the City Hall. It is a well-known fact that “Printemps Français” starts with a grandiose street performance. This year on 1 April, there will be a performance (a philosophical one, Galileo) for the opening of the festival on Sophiivska Square. There also will be a performance for the closing of the festival (for the first time, by the way) on the 29th of April near the People’s Friendship Arch (a dance performance: “Transports exceptionnels,” a modern interpretation of “Beauty and the Beast”). Also, 12 Ukrainian dancers from different cities under the leadership of the French choreographer prepared the program and will go on a tour of the Ukrainian festival cities. Within the festival, a well-known play, Antigone, will also be presented. In my opinion, it is an excellent opportunity for Kiev and Toulouse to exchange experiences and acquaint more of the public with their cultures. In addition, under the “Goût de France” program, chefs will arrive in Kiev and prepare French dishes in the local restaurants. However, that is not all we are going to surprise you with!
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the most interesting for Ukrainian people? It is easy and difficult at the same time. It’s easy, because Ukrainians are very curious and brave people, and they are fond of French culture. However, it happens that they have created an image for themselves and would like to discover and study that France that no longer exists. It is necessary to struggle with the stereotypes and persuade people that France has changed, but nevertheless remains as beautiful as it had been before. Our main task is to introduce Ukrainians to modern France and, frankly speaking, it is not that easy.
How popular is Ukrainian culture in France? You know, for a long time the French believed that Ukraine is situated in Russia. But after the revolution of 2004, they realized that this had been false. After a while, they forgot about it again. After the events of 2014, almost every Frenchman is aware that Ukraine is a separate, independent country.
How long have you been living in Kiev? What were your first impressions of this city and its residents? I visited Kiev in 1979 for the first time and I also came very often in the ’80s and ’90s. I was the head of Institut francais d’Ukraine from 2006 till 2010, and from 2014 till present time. My first impression of Kiev is that the city is very green: there are a lot of trees and odors of flowers. As I came here in spring for the first time, I remember the smell of lilac very well. Over the years, Kiev has changed and started to resemble other European cities: a lot of cars, highrise buildings, shops, cafes. It’s very good, of course, as it shows that the city lives. However, I’m very sorry that the number of trees is decreasing, and the number of yards is decreasing too.
Could you compare the restaurants of French cuisine in Kiev
with the French restaurants in Paris? Do Ukrainians know how to cook French dishes? At first I saw a huge difference, but after a while, I must admit that the French dishes are perfectly cooked in Ukraine! Basically, the chefs of these restaurants had the practice in France in order to understand our cuisine, render our dishes and as a result create new ones.
Do you like Ukrainian cuisine? What is your favourite dish? I really like Ukrainian products. I’m not sure that Ukrainians are aware of this, but your products are of excellent quality and incredible taste. Cottage cheese, pork, vegetables, fruit — they are completely different in France. As you have the products to cook with, consequently the kitchen is also very good. My favorite dish is varenyky with cherries.
What are the strengths and the weaknesses of Kiev as tourist destination for the French, for example? What do you personally like in our city? Kiev has a lot of strengths: beautiful architecture, fascinating museums, comfortable hotels with different pricing policies, availability of city beaches (to be able to go to the beach in summer, which is located right in the city — this is rare for European cities) ... Among the weaknesses I can mention the state of the roads and the rubbish. However despite this, Kiev is a wonderful city, and you need to advertise it so that as many people as possible find out about it.
Are there any places in Kiev that represent French atmosphere? To my mind, there are no such places in Kiev, because it exudes a singular charm. Kiev is a city with a majestic history, its own peculiarities. In a word, there is no other city like Kiev in the whole world. www.kievchekin.com
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Sonia Delaunay was a Ukrainian-born French artist, who spent most of her life in Paris and conquered the world of fashion of exacting France. The stylist suggested replacing beads and feathers with minimalist coats and dresses of direct cut and a geometrical print. Yves Saint Laurent and Missoni fashion houses admitted that Delaunay was their inspiration. For her part, Delaunay said that her passion for bright colors connected with her childhood in Ukraine and her memories of rural weddings with dresses made in red and green tones and colorful ribbons. What is more, the outstanding beauty of Ukrainian women is recognized and highly appreciated all over the world. Traditionally, Ukrainian models are often invited by Paris fashion houses, show up on French podiums and beautify the covers of French magazines. As a bright example, Olga Kurylenko who moved to Paris at the age of 16, became there a world-famous actress and model, and even starred in the movie Paris, je t’aime. Love for beauty and fashion among both nationalities also results in close cooperation in the fashion industry. Both French and
Smell of French Perfume, or
ONE DAY LIKE A PARISIENNE!
Who doesn’t dream of visiting France: the most romantic, fabulous and unpredictable country in the world? France is the homeland of magnificent perfume, refined cheese and excellent wine. It is the native land of Napoleon, Édith Piaf, musketeers, troubadours, great ideas and exquisite cuisine. The French capital is considered the center of fashion and style, and it is not a secret that most girls have a huge pink dream to see Paris, and die! French music, movies, fashion and cuisine are highly appreciated by Ukrainians, and in Kiev, French culture has become part of everyday life. Just walk around Khreshchatyk Street in the morning when ladies are hurrying to work — and you will be surprised that French perfumes are everywhere!
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his wide popularity, the artist never forgot his motherland. One day, the president of France, Charles de Gaulle, offered Serge Lifar the chance to change his nationality to French, but Lifar refused, answering that he would remain a Ukrainian forever.
Ukrainian designers are happy to share ideas and trends during fashion weeks and more and more often you can see collections by Ukrainian designers in French boutiques. Interestingly, both countries’ languages are also recognized worldwide among the most melodious and beautiful. As people say, language is the soul of the nation, and in this case, it is 100% true. In both countries, people love life, are open, appreciate their freedom and are very friendly to other nationalities. Maybe that is why French and Ukrainians usually get along so well! Ukrainians are keen to learn foreign languages and explore other cultures, and French is one of the most popular foreign languages to learn here. The French Insti-
tute in Ukraine, Alliance Française network, International French School and numerous other schools and courses in Kiev offer you a comprehensive and entertaining program of learning not only Molière and Voltaire’s language, but also discovering modern French culture and lifestyle. Turning to France’s and Ukraine’s capitals, no one will argue they are very different and unique but at the same time ... have lots in common. Paris is associated with love, sympathy and passion. Kiev does not come up short in this arena — Kiev residents are not less romantic and easily fall in love. With the great attention that Kiev women pay to beauty and dressing up, love is always in the air!
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” — Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
“Why are we talking up France today here?” one may ask. Well, it is far from incidental, as in April 2017, Ukraine is welcoming its 14th French Spring Festival, which will encompass nine cities from 1 to 29 April, including Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhya, Lviv, Rivne, Berdychiv and Ivano-Frankivsk! You therefore have a great opportunity to dive into the fascinating French atmosphere in Kiev and learn something new about this country of romance, art and chic.
other new progressive ideas. We all know that Anna Yaroslavna (the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise) was a queen of France. She carried out a revolution, taught the French court to read and write, acquainted them with a bathhouse and made them use dinnerware during meals. She made a significant contribution to the development of France and perhaps made it a little bit better. The French respected and adored Anna Yaroslavna, and now we can see a monument in her honor in Paris.
But first of all, let’s turn back time deep into history, as our country and France have had a tight relationship since ancient times! Ukraine and France always shared their best experiences and talents throughout their history, bringing each
And this is far from all! Consider Serge Lifar, the Ukrainian ballet dancer and choreographer. He did not become famous in Ukraine; his talent was not appreciated at all. However, in 1923 he emigrated to France, and his name went viral. Despite www.kievchekin.com
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Kiev is located on the banks of the Dnieper, Paris on the bank of the Seine. Both capitals can be proud of their greenery and good combination of nature and beautiful architecture. No wonder that in both cities people are used to walking a lot, which is very comfortable as streets are wide with comfortable pedestrian zones (which is seldom found in Europe)! Andriyivsky Descent is often compared to the French Montmartre. What do these nice streets have in common? Both are located along a hill and are decorated with beautiful churches, art galleries and souvenir shops. The many strolling tourists are fascinated by the unique creative atmosphere, made by artists and handicraftsmen, the main inhabitants of these streets. In 2013, members of the French syndicate “Republic of Montmartre” came to Kiev and arranged a collaboration. They commented that Kiev is a progressive European city, and it was especially pleasant for them to open it for French people. Since then grapes brought from Montmartre have been growing on Andriyivsky Descent, whereas the reduced copy of a fantastic cat from Kiev’s Peyzazhna Alley was installed in the most popular district in Paris. No doubt that another common feature for both Parisian and Kievans is love of good food, wine and rest with pleasure... Locals preserve and develop their own cuisine, which will offer you real culinary masterpieces! In addition, both cities are just packed with restaurants of all the cuisines of the world, and people love going to restaurants to try something new.
Photographer: Igor Langraff, Model: Giulia Zemlianovska
During the French Spring Festival in April, Kiev is especially full of French spirit! Our team offers you an unforgettable experience to dive into French culture and spend one French day. We have prepared some hints on how to create a French atmosphere in Kiev and feel for one day like a real Parisienne! So here they are: 1. French people are fond of croissants and coffee, and generally start their mornings with this ritual. Do it this way also, and you are already half-French. Moreover, it is important to set the right pace for your day, and a tasty breakfast is a great decision. 2. Switch on French music and go for a walk. Music has a magical property to transport you to another place. Zaz, Lara Fabian, Patricia Kaas and Joe Dassin will all help you to feel yourself near Eiffel Tower or in the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. By the way, did you know that Joe Dassin had Ukrainian roots? 3. Visit Kiev’s “Montmartre” and be inspired by its arts and picturesque scenery. 4. Go to the residential complex “Frantsuzkiy Kvartal” and take a picture near the Eiffel Tower copy, located there. Our Kiev installation is not worse than Paris one, perhaps a little bit lower.
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5. Visit Institut Français d’Ukraine, where you will have an opportunity to read French books and magazines, communicate with French-speaking people or even choose courses for learning the language of love. 6. It has already become a tradition to stage festivals of French cinematography. These are great occasions to delve into fine points of brilliant films and feel yourself a part of an immense sphere of the arts. Watch for the posters and do not miss the festival! 7. This point is mainly for women, but men can assist them for sure. Go shopping and choose the clothes, which will create an image of a French woman. There are many shops in Kiev, introducing French brands such as Promod, Sisley, Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Dior, Chloé etc. 8. Join French-speaking club, which is usually organized by foreigners or locals who would like to make friends, improve language skills, do something together or share the latest news. You can find more information on www. couchsurfing.com/ events or www.meetup.com. 9. Have dinner at a French restaurant. Imagine yourself with a glass of wine, tasting exquisite cheese and other delicious dishes and enjoying light, relaxing music. You are sitting on a terrace in Paris, aren’t you? 10. Visit one of the wide variety of events at the French Spring Festival, which includes attractions in very different spheres — science, painting, literature, music, theatre. A good choice would be the concert of the Benjamin Faugloire Project, which will take place in Kiev on 5 April with a fascinating elegant jazz with energy of rock, Parisian charm and warm colors of the southern Marseille. One French reviewer claimed that their music “can make you feel younger.” Come and check it yourself! It does not matter whether you are in Paris or Kiev... if everything blossoms inside of you, jazz melodies play in your head and there are some more croissants for breakfast — the Spring Has Come!
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Top Places to Enjoy French Cuisine in Kiev The French, with their deeply respectful attitude toward food, their long, lingering meals, and their unique, tasty dishes, successfully elevated food into the world art. Their rich culinary traditions have spread all over the world, and Ukraine is no exception. Here in Kiev, you’ll find a variety of great French confectionaries, cafes and restaurants suited for every fancy and budget, such as Citronelle, Gorchitsa, Paul, Tres Francais, Rafael, Mon Paris, La Boulangerie Artisan, Charlotte and Belmondo. Browse our picks for the top places to enjoy French cuisine in Kiev and snatch an opportunity to feel the touch of Paris in Ukraine! Bon appétit! Located just near the National Opera House of Ukraine, the modern French restaurant Citronelle embodies the spirit, temper, habits and traditions of one of the best cuisines in the world as well as the French worldview. Every summer their team travels around France looking for gastronomic inspiration and after such trips offers a renewed, authentic menu to the guests. They also conduct interesting events: “from January till March our guests eat oysters, collect pearls, and win pearl jewelry; in the beginning of March we prepare the author’s dinner for Goût de France celebrating the holiday of French gastronomy; in autumn there are the great gastronomic evenings with the owners of Michelin Stars.” A cappuccino and a French mini-croissant with chocolate will cost you UAH 118 (USD 4). Enjoy the spring menu, summer terrace, romantic jazz (on Friday evenings) and live piano music (on Thursdays and Saturday mornings) in this cozy place!
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Citronelle Restaurant
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Founded 14 years ago by a French native, Gorchitsa Cafe is a charming and elegantly appointed small restaurant in the quiet area in central Kiev. Every morning here starts with the smell of the freshly-baked croissants and the exhilarating scent of coffee. The consistently high-quality service, delectable and unique French cuisine, wide choice of wine and cozy and romantic atmosphere make it an excellent place for business meetings and dates. The restaurant is rated one of the best in Kiev on TripAdvisor and is included in the list of “The 100 best restaurants in Ukraine 2016.”
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Mon Paris Sweet Shop +38 097 3175757 Ocean Plaza Mall near aquarium (176 Antonovycha Str.) monparis.ua www.MonParis.kiev.ua
+38 098 7687605 6 Pylypa Orlyka Str. gorchitsacafe gorchitsacafe.kiev.ua
In the small but variable menu, you may find incredibly delicious and highly recommended tuna tartare and foie gras backed up by the finest tradition of French cuisine. The prices here are rather moderate. The cost of a cappuccino and croissant is UAH 78 (USD 3). Walking in the historical center of Kiev you will notice the famous French bakery & restaurant Paul, known for a wide range of fresh, quality bread products, a polished presentation of tasty dishes, and an authentic atmosphere. Everything here exudes a French way of life: gourmet and sophisticated, warm and timeless. It’s just the right place to warm up with hot drinks watching the snow fall from the large windows in winter, and start your day with a great portion of inspiration and delicious breakfast (from 8 am through the rest of the day) on the summer terrace in warm weather. At Paul, special attention is paid to making baking delicious and healthy. All varieties of flour are imported from France, and grape sourdough is used instead of the usual yeast one. Visit this place and their tasty firm “Royal eggs” and firm breakfast “Paul” will be pleasant surprises for you! The price of a cappuccino and an almond croissant is UAH 122 (USD 4-5).
Rafael Restaurant Atelier Boutique The taste sensations and new adventures of the French as well as the European gastronomic world are waiting for you in Rafael Restaurant Atelier Boutique, situated in a picturesque place near the national botanic garden. It is a light, cozy place with a big summer terrace, fancy decor, amazing fresh desserts, original diversified menu that is renewed every 2 months, a wine vault, a coffee room for different meetings, and an open kitchen so that you may watch the magic of cooking process. The restaurant is especially fantastic in the evening when you enjoy a candlelight dinner, stylish and elegant serving dishes, lounge music and a wide choice of quality wine, and just relax.
The №1 bakery in Kiev according to TripAdvisor, Boulangerie Artisan is a local chain of bakery-cafes that collected outstanding bread and pastry recipes from France and other European countries. Whether you would like to buy a baguette for breakfast, meet with friends over a cup of coffee or have a full meal, the Boulangerie Artisan with its nice relaxing atmosphere, aroma of fresh bread, creative decor, elegant French wine, and a large selection of tasty baking dishes, tarts, clafoutis, macaron etc. will make the best of your memorable visit. Traditionally the bakery joins the celebration of numerous French holidays like Bastille Day, National French Bread Day, etc. and organizes live music concerts, degustation evenings and other interesting events.
Boulangerie Artisan Bakery 21/20 Yaroslaviv Val Str. +38 099 2143344 7/10-A Liuteranska Str. +38 099 9413444 31 Shota Rustaveli Str. +38 099 9597141 41 Sahaidachnogo Str. +38 099 9141141 boulangerieartisan/ artisan-boulangerie.ua/ua/
Visit one of their four locations in central Kiev and taste an airy, 100% cream butter-based yeast dough with ground almond and a cappuccino for around UAH 57 (USD 2).
Сafe Charlotte
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+38 044 4845533 55 Turhenievska Str. cafecharlottekyiv/ cafe_charlotte_kiev/
Once you reach this place, check out the fillet of black cod en papillote and foie gras that are the bright evidence of “high,” “gastronomic,” and “author’s” cuisine. The price of a cappuccino and a piece of apple pie is UAH 110 (USD 4). Home delivery is available.
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Mon Paris is a wonderful island of France located in the Ocean Plaza Shopping Mall. It is founded by two enthusiastic professionals who share the same love for delectable desserts and spiritual French culinary traditions. They can be proud of the great choice of delicious macaroons, cakes (on a by-order basis), pastries, and amazing chocolate candies that are made exclusively from purely natural ingredients of the highest quality, and don’t contain synthetic flavors. A cappuccino and a lovely dessert “Amour” will cost you UAH 119 (USD 4-5). It is possible to order a courier delivery on the website or make an individual pre-order for the confectionary. Stop for a cup of high-quality coffee or tea with the tasty natural and light desserts at Mon Paris, a must-visit point for all sweet teeth out there!
Paul Bakery & Restaurant +38 044 2812493 26 Yaroslaviv Val Str. PAUL-Ukraine-official-1478403552427066/ paulkiev
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We found one more great French place situated near the National Circus of Ukraine: the trendy cafe Charlotte. The good thematic decor, welcoming staff, modern music, renovated extensive menu with a new cocktail card, great artsy food and drinks are waiting for all guests and altogether create an amazing impression. All furniture and many interior elements were brought from Paris to recapture the atmosphere of France in every small detail. Over a cup of coffee, you can read a great variety of English-language magazines like The Gentlewoman, Vogue, Garage etc. The almond croissant together with cappuccino will cost you UAH 94 (USD 3). In the second half of April, they open the patio, so come enjoy an open-air meal in warm weather. Your pets are welcome here too!
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This caused capital inflow into our country as well as creating new working places for Ukrainians. A great contribution to strengthening the collaboration is made by FrenchUkrainian Chamber of Commerce, which gathers around 150 companies in different sectors. The Deep and Comprehensive Free
Currently France is open to new common initiatives. So now everything depends on Ukrainians. We should be more proactive and want these badly. As it is written in the Bible, “knock, and the door will be opened to you”! France is the 3rd most attractive country for foreign students, including Ukrainians. There are a lot of Master’s programs and scientific projects offered for foreign students. I am very pleased that interest in the French language is growing among Ukrainians.The strong cooperation and a great variety of common cultural projects between Ukraine and France are evidence of mutual sympathy, and a thirst for creativity, originality, and positivity that unites both nations.
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The already well-known and awaited French Spring Festival annually conducted in Kiev is a great example of how French people love to bring something different and worthwhile and are not afraid to experiment.
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Currently, France is open to new common initiatives. So now everything depends on Ukrainians. We should be more proactive and want these badly. As it is written in the Bible, “knock, and the door will be opened to you”!
GENNADIY CHIZHIKOV
Gennadiy Chizhikov is an Honorary Consul of France, the President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, a Member of General Assembly Eurochambers’ Board of Directors, an Honored Economist of Ukraine, and one of the founders of the first local AIESEC committee in Ukraine. On the eve of the French festival “Le Printemps français en Ukraine,” Gennadiy Chizhikov graciously agreed to give an interview to Kiev Check-in and tell us about cooperation between France and Ukraine, as well as his professional and personal plans.
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What do the French know about Ukraine and how is the collaboration between Ukraine and France in the field of culture, education and science going?
Historically, Ukrainian and French cultures are closely intertwined. Of course, French
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people remember and honor Ukrainian Princess Anna Yaroslavna, who became Queen of France.
much appreciate and aspire to democracy and freedom. Nowadays, the French perceive Ukrainians with deep sympathy.
However, the real discovery of Ukraine for the French has happened in recent years. The Orange Revolution (2004–2005) and the Ukrainian Revolution of 2013–2014 showed France and all of Europe that Ukrainians are lovers of liberty who very
The presence of France in Ukraine is rather great. There is a state program to support Francophonie, the French cultural center, and the Alliance française in different cities of the country, aiming to promote French language and culture in Ukraine. www.kievchekin.com
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Gennadiy Dmytrovych, tell us what has been done and what are the prospects of strengthening the economic collaboration between Ukraine and France.
France, which has one of the largest economies in the world, is known globally as a country where highly developed industry, banking and insurance sectors, agriculture, distribution, and tourism successfully combine with great professionalism and a love of making things by hand. In 2016, there was a positive dynamic of increasing the foreign trade turnover between Ukraine and France by about 30 % when the volume of French investment in the Ukrainian economy increased by 1%. www.kievchekin.com
Trade Area gives opportunities for Ukrainian companies to expand the French market. Currently, when due to the conflict in the Eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian machinery is losing a lot of orders, I assume it is time to search for opportunities of subcontracting and cooperation with French companies in this area.
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Paris is an extremely popular tourist destination. Every year millions of tourists from different countries visit the city. It not only brings huge profits to local companies and, accordingly, to the budget of the country, but also attracts foreign investment and supports business development, especially trade. Looking at the example of France, tell how we can develop tourism in Ukraine, Kiev in particular?
I think the potential of Kiev is underesti mated and great internal work should be done here. There are two important opportunities I would like to underline: 1) Attracting low-cost airlines and increasing investments in the middle-class hotels are great incentives to draw more tourists to the country. 2) Promoting Kiev around the world. Kiev is notable for architectural beauty, hospitality, wide vistas, much greenery, the large Dnipro River with various lakes, and, no doubt, the most beautiful women. Many foreigners already express sympathy for and interest in Ukraine and Kiev in particular. We should just show its main advantages and make people fall in love with this city!
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What do you like about the French culture and mentality? How much are the French people and Ukrainians similar to each other? What can we learn from each other?
French people tend to be perfectionists in everything they do and make it with love. For centuries, they tried their best to give the world famous and delicious cheese, amazing wine, the bluest lavender fields and more. French people care about architecture, and they are very eco-friendly nation. Together with that, the French are the great example of enjoying life and love of life. In common with Ukrainians, they are a freedom-loving nation and feel a strong sense of responsibility for the future of the country.
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What is your greatest professional dream?
Every dream should be a bit fabulous. What I really like is the constant process of self-development that allows me to set increasingly high goals throughout the life. My professional dream is to make the organization where I work and that I like, Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the most friendly organization in Europe. I wish Ukraine was not only perceived as a part of Europe but started introducing some new progressive trends and directions in Europe. Together with that, I have a certain personal dream — to run a 100km ultramarathon that requires high level of discipline, self-possession and perseverance on a long-term horizon.
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Tell us about your favorite place in Kiev and explain why.
I love Kiev the most in the early morning when the city just wakes up and soft sunlight appears through the thin morning mist. I am fond of running near Kiev Pechersk Lavra where wide horizons and charming views please the eye and indulge the soul. For me, the best place for meditation, full of intimate and positive energy, is Trukhaniv Island. I would like Trukhaniv Island to become the Central Park of Kiev, a must-see place where many excited tourists make a wish to come back to Ukraine again.
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Whether you’re into folk traditions or World War II memorabilia, spring is the perfect time to see the spectacular sights of Kiev and learn more about the city’s history and culture. On our amazing private Kiev City tours, you’ll discover the city’s secrets, enjoy spectacular views and take pictures in the brightest spots of our beautiful megapolis! Not sure where to start? We’ve narrowed down the options to the 6 very best tours for you. Choose and order the best for you!
KIEV SIGHTSEEING TOURS -
A Visit to Remember! Duration: full day.
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FORMER PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE IN MEZHYHIRIYA Today the territory of Mezhyhirya is known for the President’s villa, but in fact the history of this place goes back centuries. Here there was a huge monastery and porcelain factory, the largest in the Russian Empire. In the Soviet Era, the state dachas of the Bolsheviks were located here. The former residence of V. Yanukovych will surprise you with the large-scale territory of the reserve. Fairy-tale lawns and beautiful flower beds, full of plants and flowers, amazing clean ponds with fountains and small oases with different compositions will surely amaze you and your loved ones. Other sights at Mezhyhiria:
KIEV HISTORY TOUR
- “Honka” — the mansion in which Yanukovych lived and received honorary guests.
Kiev is more than 1500 years old, and every corner of the city is rich in history — if you know where to look.
This is a 4-story wooden house, standing near the Sea of Kiev.
During this History Tour, you’ll see two UNESCO sites, visit ancient caves of 11th century, climb on the bell towers of St. Sophia’s and St. Michael’s Cathedrals and visit the deepest metro station in the world. You’ll also find out why Kiev is known as mother of all Slavic countries — Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. You will be fascinated to see frescos and mosaics of St. Sophia’s Cathedral, learn why there are no bells on St. Andrew’s Church and discover the history of the oldest and biggest Orthodox monastery complex in the Eastern Europe.
- Car park. The Museum of Automobiles of the Soviet car industry, from the “Victory” to the first “Zaporozhets” and government “Volga” - A private zoo - Debarkader Galleon — a house on the water and much more.
CHERNOBYL TOUR
Inside the sculpture, there are two unique elevators, one inclined and one vertical. They are used to move people and maintain the structure. At an altitude of 36 m, there are observation platforms for visitors. By special agreement, you can climb the top of the shield (92 m) and feel how it slightly sways in the wind. But don’t be worried: annual geodetic surveys confirm the absence of any deviations in this structure. Leading experts say that the monument “Motherland” will not need repairs until the age of 150 years.
Duration: full day.
Chernobyl – a unique place in Ukraine that the whole world knows!
GERMAN TRACES IN KIEV HISTORY
You will be fascinated to learn that so many popular places in Kiev have German traces. Parks, palaces, so-called profitable houses, fortifications and the training complex in the heart of the Ukrainian capital will tell you the history and origin of German-Ukrainian culture. During the tour, we will show you popular and secret places created by Germans and will remind about unjustly forgotten poets, composers and doctors who were patriots of our land. Germans have played leading roles in Kiev’s history and social life for at least half a century. Discover a new German Kiev with us.
Forbes magazine recognized Chernobyl as the most extreme and original place on the planet.
Duration: 3 hours.
OPEN AIR FOLK MUSEUM — PYROGOVO! Why does the snow ball tree grow in every Ukrainian yard? What does the poppy flower mean in a wreath? What are the wedding customs in Ukraine? Answers to these questions, as well as many others, you will learn while visiting the open-air museum Pyrogovo. The Pyrogovo Museum of Folk Architecture and Life is often called “Ukraine in Miniature,” and this is the absolute truth.
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The Mezhyhirye complex spans 140 hectares that include a yacht pier, a horse club, a shooting gallery, a tennis court, a golf course, a SPA center, a farm, a dairy, greenhouses, a zoo, garages, a dining room and a hangar for a helicopter. Find out yourself if there really is a golden loaf and toilet bowl!
Both fountains in the Mariinsky Park and their twin brothers near the Golden Gate and the Ukrainian Drama Theater, the home of the Opera Theater, were designed by German architects Schilla and Schreter. Today we can enjoy such objects as the decorative four-story building on Luteranska Street, an apartment house on Vladimirskaya Street and the Theater of Ukrainian Drama, all thanks to the first Germans who arrived in Kiev in 1765.
Motherland — a unique construction higher than the Statue of Liberty! The figure of a woman with a shield and sword in her hands is made of special stainless steel, and assembled with a special crane. It is installed on a conical 40-meter pedestal. The height of the sculpture from the pedestal to the tip of the sword is 62 m, the total height is 102 m and the weight is about 500 tonnes.
At the same site, you will see the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, the military vehicles and planes/missiles open-air exhibition as well as the avenue of Hero Cities, sculptures and sculptural groups dedicated to war heroes.
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Pechersk — the oldest part of Kiev — is also known as a second German homeland.
RODINA MAT OR MOTHERLAND STATUE — OBSERVE KIEV FROM THE TOP!
Duration: 3-4 hours
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Pyrogovo presents the life of the Ukrainian people of the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. On its territory of 150 hectares, you’ll find more than 300 exhibits, many of which are genuine artifacts from Ukrainian history. Other exhibits have been reconstructed and constructed according to drawings and descriptions of that time. www.kievchekin.com
Many films have been shot about it, hundreds of books have been written about it, and locations from the Chernobyl exclusion zone can be found in many famous computer games. The tragic events that occurred here left an unforgettable mark on world history. Time stopped on April 26, 1986 ... Now the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and its gem, the ghost town of Pripyat, are safe to visit, but not accessible to the common man in the street. The zone within a radius of 30 km remains closed for national security. During the tour, you will visit the dead city of Pripyat, abandoned for a quarter-century; the deactivated Red Forest on the site of the western radioactive trail from the first, most powerful outburst from the explosion of Unit 4; the memorial at the administrative building; the Sarcophagus observation deck; the secret facility Chernobyl-2; the giant antennas of the radar “DUGA-1”; and much more.
Duration: 3-4 hours.
For more details on tours pricing and duration visit Tours Section on our website www.kievcheckin.com. If you are interested to order one of our wonderful tours, contact us at kievcheckin@contactukraine.com or via phone +38 093 253 9048 (Viber, WhatsApp) www.kievchekin.com
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TOP 10 TIPS
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Kiev is considered the cultural and spiritual center of Eastern Europe with more than 14 centuries of rich history. Below we have compiled a few top tips to help you in navigating the city and get the best out of your stay in Kiev this month.
DIVE INTO KIEV FESTIVALS! Spring is a time of festivals and numerous outdoor events in Kiev! What is more, this year Kiev is hosting the Ice Hockey World Championship, which will be held on 22-28 April! Also this month don’t miss the French Spring Festival, Pysanka Festival, Kiev Coffee
Festival, Festival of Street Food and the First Festival of Cartoon Sculptures and Art «KARTonFEST»! For more details read our Top Events in April column and follow us on facebook www.facebook. com/kievcheckin. Make your stay here full of joy and adventures!
CASH & CURRENCY EXCHANGE In Kiev most retail points you can use credit cards to pay, however, traveler’s checks are generally not accepted. It is highly advisable always to have some cash with you as well. Note that all cash payments within Ukraine are allowed in the local currency Hryvnia (UAH) only. As of this writing, 1 USD equals to roughly 27 UAH.
You can easily exchange any major foreign currency to Hryvnia at the airport, one of the local banks, or endless exchange kiosks located around the city. Because of non-favourable rates at the airport, only exchange minimum amount at the airport. Whenever exchanging the money, you can ask for a “form 377” in case you plan to exchange leftover Hryvnia back to foreign currency when leaving the country.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
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The easiest way to navigate the city is to use Uber or Uklon (a local Uber like service) taxi service. Traditional taxi service companies in Kiev often have very poor and unpredictable service and therefore it’s better to avoid them. Both Uber and Uklon can be booked online through their mobile application have very good service and are very cost-effective as well.
Additionally, you can easily get around the city using metro, which is cheap and covers all the main destinations in Kiev. One way ticket regardless of your destination costs only 4 UAH. Note that during morning and evening rush hours, metro can be quite crowded. For safety, keep your belongings under your watchful eyes in metro and any other crowded places. For your convenience, a map of the Kiev metro network is included at the end of our magazine.
LOCAL SIM CARD If you are going to be in Ukraine for more than a day or two, we highly recommend that you get a local pre-paid SIM card. There are three major mobile operators in Ukraine: Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell and you will be fine with any one of them. You can get a monthly tariff plan that offers relatively
inexpensive mobile communication and unlimited 3G Internet at just $4-6 per month. You can buy the pre-paid SIM card at the airport or just about everywhere in the city-centre including supermarkets, press kiosks, street stands, and stores selling cell phones.
ACCOMMODATION If you are traveling on business, you will feel quite at home staying at one of the many well-established international hotel chains such as Hilton, Radisson, InterContinental, Hyatt, Fairmont Grand, etc. in Kiev. However note that their prices in Kiev can be quite steep for a non-business traveler (in the $200-400 range per night).
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For individual travelers, staying in a local hotel or one of the service apartments can be a very attractive option. Local hotels are usually cheaper but their quality varies
greatly. Do your homework before you book a local hotel. Alternatively, daily rent of a serviced apartment in the city center is very popular among foreign travelers. You can find such accommodations through websites such as Dobovo, Airbnb, Booking and others. The price would be usually around USD 30-80 per night (depending on location and quality of internal design). Typically you will get a cosy furnished apartment consisting of bedroom, living room, bathroom, and a kitchenette. www.kievchekin.com
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MONTHLY TIPS
MEETING WITH LOCALS Ukrainian nation is one of the most hospitable on Earth. People are generally friendly and glad to meet new people. Visiting theater, opera, concert or other Kiev activities can be a great way to meet locals with common interests. Also, there are a lot of opportunities to make friends with them during various networking events and local meetup groups. Here are some online resources for such events: • Fryday Afterwork - the most popular weekly social event in Kiev: www.facebook.com/fryday.kyiv • Meetup: www.meetup.com • Speaking clubs: lec.link
If you want to arrange a meetup place in Kiev, the most popular outdoor meeting points are near central metro stations. Some popular meeting points include: • Stella (independence monument) on Maidan metro station • In front of the Central Post Office by the Monument with the Globe on Maidan metro station • McDonald’s on Khreschatyk or Lva Tolstogo metro station • National Opera house on Teatralna metro station • The monument of Skovoroda in Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station
MUST TRY IN KIEV Ukraine is known for hospitality and delicious food. When you are in Kiev, don’t miss the opportunity to try: • Traditional Ukrainian dishes like Borsch, Varenyky, Golubsti and Pancakes with various stuffings • Salo (finely sliced fat) - traditional product, served in Ukrainian restaurants • Local drinks such as Uzvar, Cherry Nalyvka and Mead (medovukha) • Kiev delectables like Kievskaya kotleta (Kiev cutlet made from chicken),
Kievskiy tort (Kiev cake), and “Kyivska Perepichka”(hot dog store located at the beginning of Khmelnitskogo street.)
TIP 6 During winter months, you may want to pick one of the cafes in city center such as (“Coffee House” at Kreschatik 7/11 or “Shokoladnitsa” at Kreschatik 24).
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Here are some good places to try the local food in the central Kiev: • Khutorets Na Dnipri (10 A Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska Str., in Podil situated just on the Dnieper River) • Pervak restaurant (2 Rognedinskaya Street, close to Lva Tolstogo metro station) • Tsarskoye Selo (22 Lavrska Street, close to Kievo-Pecherska Lavra)
HIRE A LOCAL GUIDE Immerse yourself in the fun, fantastic, magical atmosphere of the city, get acquainted with its historical background, discover nightlife, or learn hidden secrets of Kiev by hiring a local tour guide. Tour guides are quite inexpensive in Kiev (A full day private
tour will cost you < $100) and starting your stay in Kiev with a tour from a professional guide can be a great way to get acquainted with the city quickly. Need help with arranging a tour? Email us at kievcheckin@ gmail.com for recommendations.
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IF YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH KIEV It’s quite possible that you might fall in love with Kiev once you visit the city! Consequently, you may decide to start a business or buy a property here. No worries, help is on hand! Feel free to get in touch with ContactUkraine
- a professional services firm with Englishspeaking staff and specializing in legal and business support to foreigners interested in investing in Ukraine. You can also visit them online at www.contactukraine.com.
AND DON’T FORGET Here are some suggestions on dos and don’ts in Kiev • Tipping is not mandatory but do tip when you get a good service. People in Ukraine are going through tough times due to the political and financial turmoil in the country and will greatly appreciate your generosity. • Here are useful numbers in case of emergencies: Kiev Information Bureau for foreigners – 1610; Ambulance – 103; Police – 102; Fire department – 101. You
may also want to contact your consulate/embassy in such cases. • Like other European cities, Kiev is generally a safe place to stay. Nonetheless, keep your valuables well hidden especially in high traffic areas, wallet scam is a quite common. • Renting a car in Kiev is generally not recommended. Parking is very limited and traffic jams are very common. • Don’t drink water from the tap, use bottled one.
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Also under QR code below explore a great video-guide, created for Ukrinform-EN news agency by Serj Velichanskiy, our friend and famous Ukrainian Journalist, in order to help you fall in love with Ukraine and not to get lost in Kiev during the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and Eurovision Song Contest 2017. www.kievchekin.com
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INVESTMENT BANK ACCOUNTS
investment bank account), and then pay for investments in UAH from your UAH investment account.
for foreign individuals to an investment bank account for further investment); • it is necessary to minimize the time between the conclusion of agreement on purchase of your investment and payment (as money transfers within Ukraine will be more prompt than an international money transfer). Tetiana YAKOVENKO Director of ContactUkraine LLC www.contactukraine.com Foreign nationals are allowed to open the following types of bank accounts in Ukraine: 1. Regular current and savings accounts in the local currency UAH and selected foreign currencies. 2. A special investment accounts that allow them to make investments into Ukraine and subsequently repatriate profits and capital out of the country.
KEY FEATURES OF AN INVESTMENT BANK ACCOUNT • can be opened in UAH and in selected foreign currencies (such as USD, EUR, GBP and a few others). • can be used for transactions related to payment for investments in Ukraine, receiving income from investments and returning back investments and income to your country of residence. • rules of opening and operating of investment bank account are strictly regulated by Ukrainian law.
This article explains how to open and operate an investment bank account in Ukraine.
• may not be used for entrepreneurial activity such as trading of goods and services.
INVESTING IN UKRAINE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Foreign nationals are allowed to pay for their investments in Ukraine (opening a business, buying real-estate or any other type of investment) in two possible ways:
In order to open an investment bank account, you will need to file a number of documents with the bank, namely:
1. Directly from their account overseas (in this case payment is made in foreign currency); -or-
2. Temporary residence permit in Ukraine (if any).
2. By opening an investment bank account in Ukraine. In this case, the foreign national must transfer money in foreign currency to the investment account, sell currency at an inter-bank foreign currency market and pay for investments in the national currency, hryvna (UAH). Note that an investment account is the only type of account in Ukraine for foreign individuals that allows them to make settlements for their investments. Opening an investment bank account (rather than paying for your investments directly from your account overseas) would be a good option when: • payment has to be made in UAH (if required by the seller); • you have money in your current account in Ukraine (which you can transfer
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1. Your passport, issued overseas.
3. Tax number in Ukraine (if any). 4. Application for opening of investment bank account. 5. Notarized signature card with signature of the account owner and any authorized persons. 6. If you authorize a third person to dispose your account in foreign currency, the power of attorney has to be in notarial form (if issued overseas it has to be legalized / apostilled). In addition, you have to provide the passport copy and tax number of such representative. Additionally, Ukrainian law allows banks to require additional documents in accordance with the bank’s internal provisions. Therefore you should check with your intended bank about any additional documents that may be required.
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You can also open an investment bank account though a representative; for that you need to provide him/her with a notarial power of attorney authorizing such representative to act on your behalf in the bank, sign documents in order to open the bank account and certify copies of documents for the purposes of your identification (if issued overseas, the PoA has to be legalized / apostilled). You should take into account that operating your investment account through internet banking systems in many cases is not possible in Ukraine. Therefore, in order to dispose your account you may need either to travel to Ukraine or provide your local representative with the authority to perform any transactions.
TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE ALLOWED FROM AND TO THE INVESTMENT BANK ACCOUNT
Investment bank account in Hryvna (UAH) is used for making settlements for your investments in Ukraine (both at the time of buying and selling), receiving profit from investments (e.g. dividends, rental income etc), payment to Ukrainian customs or tax authorities, payment of bank fees, payments to residents for goods and services, related to making of foreign investments in Ukraine and their maintaining of foreign investments (e.g. payments to agents, notaries, appraisal companies, or stock market service providers). It is also allowed to transfer cash in UAH to your investment account from your own current, investment or deposit account in UAH in Ukraine and vise verse.
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UAH as income from investment activity in Ukraine or from sale of investments. It is important to remember that foreign currency purchase in Ukraine and transferring money from Ukraine overseas is strictly regulated by Ukrainian law with exclusive grounds and required documents for such transactions. Therefore, in order to be able to repatriate your investments from Ukraine it is important to make investments strictly in accordance with Ukrainian Banking and Investment law.
ANTI-CRISIS TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS
a) previously sold currency for the amount that you are going to purchase (in case of return of money not used for foreign investments in Ukraine to your own account overseas) OR
Due to the economic crisis, which started in Ukraine in 2013, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has implemented a number of temporary restrictions aimed at stabilizing the hryvna and stopping return of some types of foreign investments and investment income from Ukraine. In spring of 2016, the NBU has declared gradual elimination of such restrictions and the liberalization of existing strict currency market control. Some restrictions have already been cancelled. Currently, the following transactions, related to the return of foreign investments, are not allowed:
b) documents as defined by Ukrainian law, evidencing that you have received such
• purchase of foreign currency at Interbank currency market and transfers
It is important to remember that in order to buy foreign currency at Inter-bank Currency Market, the servicing bank will require from you a paper proof that you:
Investment accounts can be used exclusively for transactions related to foreign investments in Ukraine. Ukrainian law strictly regulates the debiting and crediting of investment accounts of individual non-residents and defines an exclusive number of transactions that individual non-residents can make with their investment accounts. Note that cash crediting of investment accounts as well as cash withdrawals are not allowed.
overseas with the purpose of paying dividends to foreign investors (except dividends for 2014 and 2015 which can be partially paid subject to certain conditions and under the procedure stipulated by the National Bank of Ukraine) • purchase of foreign currency at Interbank currency market and/or transfers overseas of the funds from sale of corporate rights in Ukrainian companies by foreign investors • purchase of foreign currency at Interbank currency market and/or transfers overseas of funds from sale of securities issued by Ukrainian companies by foreign investors other than debt securities sold on stock exchange and state bonds of Ukraine Summing up, the opening and operation of investment bank account is strictly regulated. Therefore, taking into consideration anti-crisis currency control rules, you should carefully plan your investment transaction and settlements scheme in Ukraine. Our firm has extensive experience in providing legal and investment support to foreign investors in their investment and business transactions in Ukraine. For more information on Ukraine’s banking and investment regulations as well as a full list of currency control restrictions, please visit our website at www.contactukraine.com, or contact us directly at info@contactukraine.com.
Depending on the currency of the investment bank account, you are entitled to perform certain transactions as per Ukrainian law. Foreign currency investment account can be used primarily for injecting capital to Ukraine and repatriation of investment profits and/or investment overseas; it is also allowed to transfer foreign currency to your investment bank account from your own investment, current or deposit bank account in Ukraine and vise verse. Note that payment for investments from foreign currency bank account can be done exclusively if the receiving party is a legal entity. If receiving party is private individual first you will have to sell foreign currency at Interbank Currency Market to UAH (which will be credited to your UAH www.kievchekin.com
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Useful CONTACTS AND RESOURCES Emergency contacts from landline or mobile phone (English is possible in most cases): Fire department . . . . . . . . . . . Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . Lift rescue service . . . . . . . . . . Technical service on road (evacuator) – +38 (044) 255-15-01 +38 (044) 255-16-16 +38 (044) 419-90-82
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Information services: Kiev Information Bureau for foreigners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1610 Information Bureau (addresses and phone numbers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information on accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1613 Health service (doctor’s phone advice) . . . 1583 (Ukrainian/Russian) Veterinary service – +38 (044) 2720123 Central Post Office. . . . . . . . . . 175 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information and booking service. . . . . . . 1556 (English is possible) Exact time service . . . . . . . . . . 121 Forecast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Press center (events in Kiev) – +38 (044) 2719990 Municipal services: Water Pipe, Electricity and Sewer Emergency (indoor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1557 Kyivenergo Emergency Service . . . . . . . . 1586 Elevator emergency service Kyivlift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1588 Officials Kiev City Council Khreschatyk St, 36, Kiev, 01044 – +38 (044) 226-31-86 +38 (044) 254-12-76 http://kmr.gov.ua/uk
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mykhailivska sqr., 101018, Kyiv – +38 (044) 238 16 57 http://mfa.gov.ua/en
Austrian Airlines 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 492-72-32, +38 (044) 492-72-33 http://www.austrian.com
The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 33, vul.Velyka Zhytomyrska, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine – +38 (044) 272 29 11 http://www.ucci.org.ua/en/
Azerbaijan Airlines 3/25, Petlura str., office 2, Kyiv 01032 +38 (044) 246-38-58 http://azal.az
Transport Enquiries Kiev railway station . . . . . . . . . 005 Kiev central bus station – +38 (044) 250 9986 Kiev Boryspol Airport – +38 (044) 296 7243 Kiev Zhyulyany Airport – +38 (044) 242 2308 Bus tickets booking – +38 (044) 211 3933 Kiev river port – +38 (044) 416 12 68 Train tickets booking . 811, 813 Airtickets booking . . . . 056, 085 Kiev taxi central . . . . . . . . . . . 058 Airlines Air Arabia 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska Str., of.4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-65-00 http://www.airarabia.com/en Air Astana 9/2 Chervonoarmijska Str.., office 4, Kiev 01004 +38 (044) 390-73-68 http://airastana.com Air Baltic Representation in airport (Terminal D, Departure hall) +38 (044) 384-01-20 http://www.airbaltic.com Air France 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 089 323-98-44 http://www.airfrance.com
Belavia 33v, Gorkogo str , Business centre Maxim, 10 fl., Suite 10, Kyiv 01033 +38 (044) 300-13-25; 300-13-27 http://www.belavia.by British Airways 48, Bohdana Khmelnytskoho str., 6th floor, Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 585-50-50 http://www.britishairways.com CSA Czech Airlines 01030 Kiev, 36 Bohdan Khmelnytsky St. +38 (044) 228-10-60 www.csa.cz Airlines: Dniproavia +38 (044) 591-78-78 http://www.dniproavia.com EL AL — Israel Airlines 34, Lesi Ukrainky blv., Kyiv 01601 +38 (044) 230-69-93 http://www.elal.co.il Еllinair 21 Mykhailovska st., of 1, Kyiv 01001 http://ellinair.com
LOT Polish Airlines 33/6A Borychiv Tik Street, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 230-00-48; +38 (044) 391 38 82 http://www.lot.com Lufthansa 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska Str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-38-00, +38 (044) 490-38-10 http://www.lufthansa.com Royal Jordanian Airlines 12, Hospitalna str., President Hotel, office 206 (lobby), Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 256-30-20 http://www.rj.com Turkish Airlines 19a, Pushkinska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-59-33, +38 (044) 279-64-61; +38 (044) 235 25 62 http://www.thy.com Ukraine International Airlines 201-203, Kharkivske shose, Kyiv 02121 +38 (044) 581-56-56 http://www.flyuia.com Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines 7, Shulyavska str., Kyiv 03055 +38 (044) 496-83-38, +38 (044) 494-09-00 http://www.umairlines.com UTair Aviation 6, Sosury Str., third floor, Kyiv 02090 +38 (0 44) 599-19-20 http://www.utair.ru
Estonian Air 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., offise 4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 289-05-20 http://www.estonian-air.ee
Uzbekistan Airways 4, Shota Rustaveli str., office 5, Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 279-21-78, +38 (044) 278-14-33 http://www.uzairways.com
KLM 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 281-78-64; +38 089 323-98-45 http://www.klm.com
Wind Rose 50/38 Voloska str., office 134, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 492-97-87, +38 (044) 498-77-77 http://www.windrose.aero www.kievchekin.com
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APRIL 2017 Sunduk pub Great place to meet friends in a cosy atmosphere sunduk-pub.kiev.ua a) 16 Mykhailivs’ka St. +38 044 279 1465 b) 22 Prorizna St. +38 093 015 3016 c) 7 Leontovycha St. +38 044 270 55 19 Golden Gate Pub Irish pub with live music on Friday and Saturday evening +38 044 235 5188 www.karta.ua/restoran/restaurants_kiev/golden_gate.html Zotolovoritska St, 15 Rеdneсk kafe It’s simple food, big portions +38 098 121 1616 23-A Velyka Vasylkivska St.
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Hyatt Regency Kyiv 5-star business hotel +38 044 581 1234 kiev.regency.hyatt.com 5 Ally Tarasovoi St. Fairmont Grand Hotel 5-star business hotel +38 044 322 8888 www.fairmont.com 1 Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska St. Hilton 5-star business hotel +38 044 393 5400 www.hilton.com 30 Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd. Radisson Blu Hotel 4-star business hotel +38 044 492 2200 www.radissonblu.com/en/ hotel-kiev 22 Yaroslaviv Val St. Radisson Blu Hotel in Podil 4-star business hotel +38 044 393 1373 www.radissonblu.com/en/ hotel-kyiv-podil 17-19 Bratska St. Khreschatyk Hotel 4-star business hotel +38 044 596 8004 www.hotel-khreschatyk.kiev.ua 14 Khreschatyk St.
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Hotel Ukraine 4-star local budget hotel +38 044 590 5474 www.ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua 4 Institutskaya St. Podol Plaza 4 star hotel in Podil +38 044 503 9201 podolplazahotel.com.ua 7-A Konstantinovskaya st. Hotel Dnipro 3-star local budget hotel +38 044 254 6777 www.ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua 1/2 Khreschatyk St. Royal Olympic Hotel 3-star business hotel +38 (093) 377 77 81, www.rhg.com.ua 12 D Hospitalna St.
Rent of apartment
Kiev Apartments Good selection of short-stay furnished apartments +38 050 926 7104 kievapartment.com KievInn Apartments Complex Apartments for daily rent in the city center +38 050 079 2844 www.kievinn.ua 9, Mykhailivska St.
Вars/Pubs/Clubs
ВARS/PUBS/CLUBS
Arena City Complex of night clubs, bars and restaurants in the city center +38 068 387 1702 arena-city.com 2a, Baseina St. Avalon Lounge bar, karaoke and nightclub +38 044 234 7494 www.avalon.ua 3, Leontovycha St. D*Lux Entertainment Complex Fancy night club in the city center +38 044 200 9009 www.dlux.com.ua/ 3 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St. Disco Radio Hall Great club with the best ‘80s songs +38 044 428 7388 disco-club.kiev.ua/en/ 32 Moskovskyi Ave. Le Cosmopolite High quality beer and european food +38 044 278 7278 peesboy.com/ru/restaurants/ le-cosmopolite/ 47 Volodymyrska St.
RESTAURANTS Ukrainian cuisine O’Brien’s Pub Irish pub +38 044 279 1584 obriens.kiev.ua 17a, Mykhailivs’ka St. Docker’s ABC Atmospheric Irish pub with concerts of rock bands +38 044 278 1717 abc.docker.com.ua 15/4 Khreschatyk-Zankovetska St. Coyote Ugly Popular bar with crazy parties and dancing on the bar +38 044 280 0678 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/kiev 9a, Mechnykova St Shato Robert Doms 24-hours open restaurant-brewery with great location +38 044 279 3704 kiev.shato.com.ua 24 Khreschatyk St. Mozgi Bar & Shop It’s all about food and cocktails +38 050 629 5555 mozgibar.com 2-A Basseynaya St. Magnum94 Pub English pub offering meat, sport & beer +38 097 594 9494 facebook/mugnum94 36 Saksahanskoho St.
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O’Panas Good place to try pancakes while walking in Shevchenko park +38 044 235 2132 www.opanas.com.ua/en/ 10 Tereshchenkivs’ka St. Tsarske Selo Cozy warm atmosphere and live local music +38 044 288 9775 tsarske.kiev.ua 22 Lavrska St. Shchekavytsya Restaurant with amazing traditional decor +38 044 485 2579 shekavica.kiev.ua 46/52 Kostyantynivska St. Zdorovenki Buli Fast food Ukrainian restaurant +380 44 278 3348 www.z-b.com.ua 3 Lyuteranska St.
Italian cuisine
VA BENE bistro High-end Italian restaurant near the National Opera House +38 044-377-75-65 +38 067 480 61 61 carteblanche.ua/restaurants/ VaBene.html 19-21 Bogdana Khmelnitskogo St.
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Fellini The world of gourmet Italian dishes 5 Architect Gorodetsky fellini.in.ua +38 067 43 00202 La Cantina Italian Cafe and wine room +38 044 234 7074 La-cantina.com.ua 20 Yaroslaviv Val. Prego Cafe Network of cosy Italian restaurants www.prego.in.ua a) 2, Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd +38 044 235 04 28 b) 27 Druzhby Narodiv Boulevard +38 285 20 42 Babene Italian home-style cooking restaurant in Pechersk +38 044 585 9651 www.babene.com.ua/ 18/7 Kutuzova St. Mansarda Cafe Wonderful Italian restaurant in Obolon +38 067 407 6565 facebook/mansardacafekyiv 49-A Vyshhorodska St.
Turkish cuisine
TIKE Turkish restaurant in Podil +38 044 482 4819 tike.com.ua/en 31a, Sagaydachnogo St. Turkish House Turkish cuisine right in Khreschatyk +38 044 466 0196 www.turkishhouse.com.ua 24 Khreschatyk St.
Indian cuisine
Himalaya Restaurant Good choice of Indian dishes +38 044 289 2345 www.himalaya.com.ua 80, Velyka Vasylkivska St.
Lebanese & European Cuisine Mon Cher Lebanese restaurant with great location close to Golden Gates +38 044 235 1596 moncher.in.ua 11 Yaroslaviv Val St.
Mexican Cuisine
La Cantina Tex-Mex Texan and Mexican Restaurant in city center +38 044 278 2214 La-cantina.com.ua 23A Prorizna St.
Thai Cuisine
Tiger Bills Thai and European cuisine restaurant just in Khreschatyk Street +38 098 483 5183 tigerbills-ua.com 24 Khreschatyk St.
Fish Restaurant
Fish Market Restaurant Good selection of fish dishes +38 044 278 2265 fishmarket.in.ua 24a, Volodymyrska St. Cafes CAFES
Kredens Cafe Modern cafes network www.kredens.com.ua a) 20, Velyka Vasylkivska St. b) 176, Antonovycha St. (in Ocean Plaza) L`KAFFA CAFE Cafe and restaurant close to Bessarabska square 2 Lesi Ukrainky Blvd Lkafa-cafe.com.ua +38 044 360 76 21 Cafe L`etage Cafe and restaurant with live music +38 067 171 16 16 http://etage.kiev.ua 16-A, Shota Ruslavelli Dom Bergonie Art Cafe Art cafe near Teatralna metro +38 044 234-22-02 www.dombergonie.com.ua 17 Pushkinska St.
Coffee House (network of cafes) Great place to relax, have a meeting or even work a) 13, Yaroslaviv Val St. +38 044 235 3586 b) 7/11 Khreschatyk St. +38 044 279 6573 c) 24 Lesi Ukrainky Blvd +38 044 284 2549 d) 72, Velyka Vasylkivska St. +38 044 206 8404
City Tours
Lviv Handmade Chocolate Cafe Chain of cosy cafes with good selection of coffee and hand-made sweets +38 044 425 0320 www.chocolate.lviv.ua 2Б Andriivs’kyi descent
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BaoBab cafe Cosy atmospheric cafe with great selection of coffee just near Sofiivska square +38 096 451 0101 18/2 Volodymyrska St.
Free Tours Kiev Daily free tours organized by Kiev volunteers +380 66 851 8558 freetours.kiev.ua
Kaffa Cafe Two oriental cafes in center to enjoy kaffa.ua a) 3 Shevchenka lane (near Maidan) +38 044 270 6505 b) 5 Hryhoriya Skovorody St. (Podil) +38 044 425 3845
Clinics
Health & Fitness HEALTH & WELLBEING American Medical Centers
Wide range of high-quality medical treatment, all doctors speak English +38 044 490 7600 http://amcenters.com/ 1 Berdychivska St.
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