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№78/April 2015

The heart of Europe - the soul of Ukraine

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Vol. 9, No. 78, April 2015

№78/April 2015

The heart of Europe - the soul of Ukraine

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On the cover: Nata Zhizhchenko, the lead vocalist of ONUKA Photo by: Yulia Chernykh Style by: Lesya Patoka

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EBA NEWS

Your monthly round-up of all the latest artists and exhibitions to open across Lviv’s thriving local arts scenes

Read our monthly roundup of EBA Lviv’s networking events and find more about association’s members meetings with Oleg Synyutka, the Head of Lviv Regional State Administration; with Mykola Horobynskyy, the Head of Lviv Customs and Management Committee meeting with Oleh Drin – representative of the Finnish investment company K. Hartwall Invest. Also check the results of the 8th Wave of Western Ukraine Labour Index conducted in March 2015.

Full event coverage for the coming weeks in the cultural capital of Ukraine, including everything from the extravagant Slavik’s Fashion exhibition, intriguing performance by Onuka, long expected City Holiday with jolly «Batyar’s Day», concert by Blaise Malaba, iconic Yotam Silberstein Trio concert, active Gorgany Half Marathon, colorful Hot Air Balloon Festival and much more.

LVIV INTERVIEW

Get acquainted with Nata Zhizhchenko, the lead vocalist of ONUKA, who prior to her arrival in Lviv, took time out of her schedule to answer some questions for Lviv Today.

CULTURAL CALENDAR

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Full events listings for the coming months in all of Lviv’s top cultural venues for You to plan ahead Your time

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Lviv a Tourist Mecca Now More Than Ever W

hile Western media continue to highlight the dreadful situation in Eastern Ukraine, it is easy for Westerners to forget that life still goes on for much of the rest of the country. While the war certainly continues to affect the lives of all Ukrainians, many Westerners seem to have no idea just how far away the conflict is from the Western Ukrainian capital of Lviv. To put it in context, Lviv is over 1200 km from Donetsk; or the same distance as Lviv to London. For our American readers – that is about the same distance as from New York to Chicago. While the situation in the east remains volatile, there is little chance that the personal security of tourists to Lviv would be in any more danger than in any other European city of a similar size. As the trees begin to bloom, pubs and restaurants open their outdoor patios, and skirts and high heels replace, well, skirts, high heels and jackets – a look at this month’s issue shows that Lviv remains one of Europe’s hidden jewels for a weekend getaway. From our look at unique holiday getaways around

Western Ukraine, to the beautiful ladies of Lviv Fashion Week, to – as anyways – next month's rich schedule of artistic and musical performances and festivals, it's important to let our Western friends know that Lviv is still a thriving, cultural capital. For the travellers that count their quarters, there is unlikely to be a city on the entire continent that is friendlier to your pocketbook. The current exchange rate has made purchasing already inexpensive accommodations and meals even more inexpensive. What’s more, unlike many other popular destinations, you won’t need to book weeks in advance to find a premiere place right in the heart of the city overlooking the picturesque Ploshcha Rynok. So this summer, let your friends know that Western Ukraine is safe, Lviv is welcoming, and a wonderful Western Ukrainian adventure awaits them. And if they don’t know where to begin – I’m sure you know just what magazine to show them. Lee Reaney

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This Month In Lviv

Lviv City Day

День міста

May 02–04, central part of the city

2–4 травня у центрі Львова

This year Lviv City will be celebrating 759 years from the day of foundation. Festive events will take place during May 02–04, 2015 and already now are in full speed going preparation activities as program for the celebration is as usual extensive and varied. It is a holiday of great entertainment traditions with impressive street parade, theater performances, concerts and festivals to fit any taste. As usually, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy thousands of participants of the Great Street Parade-Carnival. Among them: children amateur groups, armored knights, walking on stilts actors, carriages with angels, city sightseeing car-train called “A Miracle Train” bringing children to the holiday, members of youth and sport organizations, folk dance ensembles, representatives of national minorities and public organizations. During city day celebrations will showcase jolly traditions and culture of the ancient city presenting “Batyar Day” festival. City day celebrations will offer lots of fun and spectacular pastime for everyone! For more information please visit http://visitlviv.net/event/ua/5669_den-lvova-2015

Львів готується відcвяткувати свій офіційний 759 день народження 2–4 травня з програмою різноманітних цікавих святкових заходів. Цього року буде і традиційний вуличний парад, і театральні вистави, концерти для дорослих та дітей, і фестивалі на будь-який смак. Вулицями міста, на потіху львів’ян та численних гостей, пройдуть лицарі в латах, козаки в шароварах, актори на ходулях, карети, повні ангелів, народні танцювальні ансамблі, творчі дитячі колективи, молодіжні й спортивні організації, громадські й національно-культурні об’єднання, і навіть державні службовці стануть частиною цієї веселої процесії з нагоди дня народження древнього і вічно молодого Львова. У святкуванні Дня міста також знайдеться місце відголоскам і не таких давніх міських традицій і культури міста Лева у вигляді Дня батяра. Буде весело, будьте певні, так що збирайтеся з родиною та друзями вийти і посвяткувати прекрасний день народження усіх справжніх львів’ян. Уся цікава і корисна інформація – www.visitlviv.net/event/ua/5669_den-lvova-2015

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This Month

Batyars on Bicycles – Lviv’s First Tweed Run May 2nd, 12:00 in Rynok Square “Batyars on Bicycles” is Lviv’s first retro bike ride with a bit of style. Modelled after London’s famed “Tweed Run”, participants will take to the streets in their well-pressed best to cycle through the city’s iconic landmarks. Along the way, riders will stop for tea time and a picnic. Now look here – proper attire is expected. The term “overdressed” simply does not exist in the vocabulary of Lviv’s true batyars. What is a batyar you ask? Well a batyar is a witty, gallant, and romantic bloke that dresses in a hat and bow tie and finds himself in many crazy adventures and romantic affairs, especially with all of Lviv’s sharply-dressed kobitas around. Batyars and kobitas alike will be dressed in their best tweed suits, plus furs, bow ties, and jaunty flat caps, so do your best to win the Best Dressed Man and Woman prizes. Suggested attire for the ride include: woollen jumpers; coats; jerseys; tweed jackets; cycling skirts and perhaps a sporty cycling cape for the ladies; with cravats or ties for the gentlemen; and a sneaky hip flask for some post-ride sustenance. While event organizers are hoping to avoid inclement weather, Mother Nature can sometimes throw horror in our faces. A full-sized umbrella can be tricky on a bicycle, but a sturdy Macintosh or cape might not go amiss. Be sure to dust off your vintage velocipede for the ride, as there will be prizes awarded for the Best Vintage Bicycle. Being a city known for its fine coffeehouse culture, riders in Lviv will surely stop for a cup of coffee along the way. Remember not to rush yourself, as afternoon coffee is one of life’s great luxuries! Of course, dining al fresco is an art form all its own and we encourage you to pack a beautiful picnic basket for our Picnic Break at Ivan Franko park. Dispense with the good silver, but do remember to pop a colourful blanket in the basket! We encourage everyone that’s interested to sign up at: www.roverchic.com/tweedrun

Батяри на роверах 2 травня, початок о 12:00 на площі Ринок Такого у Львові ще не було! Велопроменад "Батяри на роверах" у стилі ретро проїде вулицями Львова 2 травня. Вперше такий велопробіг, що називався Tweed Run, відбувся в Лондоні у 2009 році. Всі його учасники були одягнуті у стилі 20-30-х років минулого століття, робили зупинки біля визначних пам’яток міста, а також влаштували пікнік на траві. Для тих, хто ще не знає, хто такі львівські батяри: батяри – це специфічно львівська міська субкультура кінця 19 – першої третини 20 століття, оспівана й романтизована наступними поколіннями львів’ян. Сьогоднішнє уявлення про батяра – це дотепний, галантний і романтичний хлопець, який носить капелюха й краватку-метелик і знаходить собі різноманітні й часом шалені пригоди та романтичні розваги, особливо, якщо це стосується кобіт і різних збитків. Отож, усі учасники цієї незвичайної велоподії будуть одягнені у свої твідові костюми, хутра, краватки-метелики, капелюхи-канотьє, вовняні светри й кофти, шалики, пальто, гетри й мешти, а також піджаки з достатньо глибокими кишенями, щоб у них вмістилась плоска фляжка з якоюсь наливочкою, тобто у все таке, що допоможе їм здобути приз за найкращий ретро костюм. Як відомо, майже все можна передбачити, окрім погоди. Парасолька (також, бажано, дідусева) може знадобитись під час прогулянки, так само, як і макінтош чи прогумований плащ. Усі велосипеди мають бути відпуцовані на глянц і сяяти нікелем та фарбою, бо за них також будуть давати призи. Шановне товариство на роверах буде рухатися містом не поспішаючи, елегантно затримуючись біля деяких кнайп та кав’ярень, щоб обмінятись враженнями й новинами. Бо, як кажуть у Львові, як нема кави – то нема забави! Звичайно ж, важливою частиною велопрогулянки стане пристойний пікнік на свіжому повітрі. Тож запакуйте гарно й щедро кошик для пікніка і прибувайте до парку ім. І. Франка. Фамільне срібло брати з собою не обов’язково, але застелити землю теплим пледом буде доречно. Всіх, кому це цікаво, запрошуємо зареєструватися: www.roverchic.com/tweedrun LVIV TODAY | April 2015

This Month

Flugery Lvova Jazz & Folk Music Festival May 1–4 it the Inner Yard of Lviv City Hall on Rynok Sq. Every year since 2003 the Flugery Festival uses its clout to attract new talents and initiatives to enrich Lviv’s acoustic calendar. The festival has grown to become one of Lviv’s trademark events and provides a stage for both up-and-coming as well as more established jazz bands. Over its decade plus-long history, more than 150 bands and performers have graced its stages and now the festival features its own traditions and customs. Today, the Flugery Festival features not only concerts, but also impromptu performances, theatre shows, multimedia presentations, and literary events. Flugery Lvova 2015 promises another rich programme with feature performances from 17 bands representing countries as far spread as Hungary, France, and Canada, alongside some of Ukraine’s foremost jazz musicians. This year Leopolitans and guests of the city will be entertained by such acts as: Crimea’s Shatur-Gudur; Poland’s Miąższ and Południce Elektronice; Ukraine’s Dolphine and Szklo; and Lviv’s own ShockolaD, Gych Orchestra, and Dzyga Jazz Quintet. The traditional “Awakening Concert” will take place on Sunday (May 3rd) and will feature a joint performance by Kharkiv’s TNMK (Tanok na Maidani Kongo) and the Ukrainian poet, essayist, and translator Zhadan. You won’t want to miss this staple of Lviv’s acoustic calendar, so if you’re a fan of great music, be sure to get your tickets today! For more information or ticket booking, please visit: www.dzyga.com.ua.

Флюгери Львова 1–4 травня. Подвір’я львівської ратуші Щорічно, починаючи з 2003 року фестиваль "Флюгери Львова" збирає щораз нові таланти й ініціативи, які додатково збагачують акустичну палітру Львова. За роки свого існування фестиваль розцвів і виріс, щоб стати однією зі знакових подій культурного життя Львова. Тут виступають як відомі гурти, так і початківці, які ще добиваються своєї слави. За весь час існування фестивалю на ньому виступили понад 150 джазових та етно гуртів і виконавців, встановились свої традиції та звичаї. Сьогодні фестиваль – це не лише концерти, а й імпровізовані вистави, мультимедійні презентації LVIV TODAY | April 2015

та літературні події. Цього року фестиваль обіцяє ще більш насичену програму за участю 17 музичних колективів з Польщі, Норвегії, Німеччини, Угорщини, Ірландії та України. Цього року в програмі, зокрема, побачити й почути можна: Shatur-Gudur з Криму; Miąższ і Południce Elektronice з Польщі; Ichthyander Dad’s Only Dolphin та Szklo з Харкова; ShockolaD, Гич оркестр і Дзига Jazz Quintet зі Львова. У традиційному концерті "Пробудження", що відбудеться в неділю 3 травня, виступлять "Танок на майдані Конго" і український поет, есеїст і перекладач Сергій Жадан. Щоб не пропустити таку музичну подію українського масштабу, нагадуємо всім любителям і прихильникам хорошої музики, не забудьте придбати квитки вже сьогодні! Для отримання додаткової інформації та бронювання квитків заходьте: www.dzyga.com.ua.

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Slavik’s Fashion on Display April 22 – May 9 at Dzyga Gallery (35 Virmenska St.) You don’t need to be rich to be famous. The homeless, despite the many difficulties they face, can become welcomed or even celebrated personalities in their own neighbourhoods and cities. Slavik – a 55-year-old fashion-conscious homeless Leopolitan – is one such character. Slavik is a homeless gypsy. Yet he is quite special as his lifestyle differs from many other outcasts – he does not carry many bags or rummage through trash cans; he does not talk to other homeless people and other gypsies don’t have business with him. No one seems to know much about the mysterious Slavik. While it doesn’t seem like he has a place to call home, he has quite the collection of found and received clothes – enough, in fact, for him to change at least once a day. Besides every day’s outfit change (sometimes twice daily!), he regularly changes his hairdo and keeps his beard and armpits shaved. Slavik roams Lviv’s cobblestone streets asking for change, but tries not to annoy anyone. He regularly drinks alcohol – mostly beer – but yet does not seem to be an alcoholic. It is essential for Slavik that nobody interferes with or ruins his internal peace. Slavik first came to the attention of local photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, who began shooting Slavik after a chance encounter and has created a 100-photo series entitled “Slavik’s Fashion”. During the two years that he collected the photos, Slavik got used to the photographers attention. But it wasn’t about scheduled daily meetings, just about the special occasions when the two of them happened to meet. This evolved into an interesting relationship until Slavik mysteriously disappeared from the streets of Lviv early in January of 2013. The entrance is free of charge.

Мода від Славіка 22 квітня – 9 травня, галерея "Дзига" (вул. Вірменська, 35) Не потрібно бути багатим, щоб бути відомим. Бездомні люди, незважаючи на труднощі, з якими вони стикаються, можуть іноді прославитись у своєму місті або, навіть, у цілій області. Славік – 55-річний бездомний львів’янин, що знає, що таке стиль, і з чим його їдять – один з таких персонажів. Славік – бездомний циган. Але він не схожий на інших, і його спосіб життя відрізняється від інших бездомних. Він не тягає за собою торби і не риється у смітниках; він не спілкується з іншими бездомними, а цигани взагалі не хочуть мати з ним справи. Ніхто, здається, не знає надто багато про загадкового Славіка. Здається, що у нього немає місця, яке він міг би назвати домом, але у нього є пристойна колекція знайденого та подарованого одягу – і він міняє його, принаймні, щодня. Змінюючи одяг, іноді два рази в день, він регулярно змінює зачіску і голиться. Славік блукає вулицями Львова, випрошує дрібняки, але намагається не дратувати нікого. Він регулярно п'є алкоголь, в основному пиво, але не виглядає на алкоголіка. Для нього найважливіше, щоб ніхто не зачіпав і не руйнував його внутрішній світ. На Славіка вперше звернув увагу львівський фотограф Юрко Дячишин, який почав знимкувати Славіка після випадкової зустрічі і за якийсь час створив серію із понад 100 фотографій під назвою "Slavik’s Fashion". За два роки нерегулярних зйомок Славік потрохи звик до уваги з боку фотографа. Домовитись з ним про зустріч було просто неможливо, доводилось сподіватись лише на щасливий випадок, і таких не бракувало. Так тривало доти, доки Славик таємничо зник з вулиць Львова на початку січня 2013 року. Вхід на фотовиставку вільний.

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This Month

Floria Fest Flower & Garden Festival May 2–3, Plants Club Garden Centre in the Village of Pidbirtsi (8, Sportyvna St.) Refresh your sense of spring at the Floria Fest 2015 Flower & Garden Festival. With its useful garden tools trade show, free presentations and workshops, and seasonal dishes, the enchanting atmosphere will leave you feeling both fresher and more knowledgeable. Whether you want to have your questions “pollinated” during a presentation or you’re just looking for a few planting pointers from a gardening specialist, be sure to “plant” yourself inside Floria Fest 2015. New gardeners and “green thumbs” alike will find a wide choice of gardening equipment at the festival. So whether you’re interested in picking up seeds for spreading, choosing the best-quality plants, or just browsing for accessories, there is sure to be something for every plant lover at Floria Fest 2015. Entry is free of charge. For more information, please visit: www.plants-club.ua

Фестиваль садівництва “Floria Фест” 2–3 травня, Садовий центр “Клуб Рослин”, с. Підбірці, вул. Спортивна, 8) Чудові весняні дні 2–3 травня якнайкраще підходять для проведення фестивалю садівництва “Floria Фест”, який цього року відбудеться вже вдруге. У програмі фестивалю, серед іншого – ярмарок інструментів та реманенту, різноманітні презентації та майстер-класи, консультації фахівців, дегустації страв та багато іншого для тих, хто бажає і вміє посадити, посіяти і зібрати урожай, чи просто полюбуватись квітами, виплеканими власними руками. Тут буде багато цікавого й корисного і для професіоналів і для любителів-дачників. На фестивалі буде представлено різноманітний асортимент листяних та хвойних садово-паркових рослин, плодово-ягідних дерев та кущів, квітів та професійного садового інструменту. Кожен садівник чи городник знайде для себе щось цікавого – чи то насіння нових сортів, чи то найкращі саджанці плодових дерев та кущів, декоративні рослини, чи корисний та якісний садовий інструмент – усе знайдеться на “Floria Фест” 2-15! Вхід безкоштовний. Усі подробиці – в Інтернеті: www.plants-club.ua

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This Month

Engineering Job Fair

Hot Air Balloon Festival

Lviv Polytechnic National University (12 Bandera St.)

Each year, the southwestern resort town of Kamianets-Podilskyi welcomes balloon pilots, crews, and spellbound spectators to Western Ukraine’s largest hot air ballooning festival. For three days every May dozens of colourful balloons float high above the city each morning as dawn breaks over the majestic Smotrych River. It’s no wonder that this visual feast is considered to be Ukraine’s most-photographed event. “Mass ascensions” – where dozens of balloons lift off into the morning sky, are held each festival day after “dawn patrol” has carefully examined the morning’s weather conditions. When dawn patrol gives the green light, balloons rise together in one harmonious and awe-inspiring liftoff. The sight of dozens of balloons in the sky is just as inspiring for first-time visitors as it continues to be for more seasoned Kamianets-Podilskyi hot air balloon festivalgoers. In addition to the mass ascensions, many other events are held during the balloon fiesta at the fortress city. Balloon enthusiasts fill the launch field and walk among the tethered balloons of every colour, shape, and size. As the propane burners slowly inflate the multi-coloured balloons against a dark sky, they seem to flicker like giant, psychedelic light bulbs. More than 5000 visitors attend the hot air balloon festival each year, so be sure to make your plans early to join the fun. You’ll want to make sure to book your hotel in advance, so that you don’t miss out on your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind event – there really is no other hot air balloon festival like it. For more information, please visit: www.3glav.com.ua

The Lviv Polytechnic University is all ‘geared up’ to host the 8th engineering job fair on April 22nd, which will once again be organized by the student organisation BEST. Representatives from 20 companies in the fields of information technology (IT), electronics, auditing, education, and engineering are expected to introduce their companies to attendees and highlight their current vacancies. The engineering job fair at Lviv Polytechnic has since 2007 been offering its students interesting programming, such as workshops, engineering competitions, and employer introductions. Students in attendance are sure to meet with several leading Ukrainian and foreign business leaders and other well-known personalities, where they will be able to learn from them and share their visions and ideas. For more information, please visit: www.best-lviv.org.ua or www.ejf. best-lviv.org.ua

May 15–17, Kamianets-Podilskyi (Khmelnytskyi Region)

Інженерний Ярмарок Кар’єри Національний університет Львівська політехніка (вул. Бандери, 12) У Національному університеті Львівська політехніка 22 квітня вже восьмий раз буде проведений Інженерний ярмарок кар’єри, який організує локальний осередок Міжнародної студентської організації BEST (Board of European Students of Technology). Представники 20 компаній у галузі інформаційних технологій (ІТ), електроніки, аудиту, освіти та інженерії, як очікується, представлять свої компанії, їх діяльність та свої поточні вакансії. Такий ярмарок у Львівській політехніці проводиться із 2007 року і постійно пропонує своїм студентам цікаву програму, до якої входять семінари, конкурси та знайомство із роботодавцями. Тут сьогоднішні студенти мають можливість особисто зустрітись з представниками українського та міжнародного бізнесу та іншими відомими особами, поспілкуватись з ними та поділитися своїм баченням та ідеями. Для отримання детальної інформації відвідайте www.best-lviv. org.ua або www.ejf.best-lviv.org.ua

Фестиваль повітряних куль 15–17 травня. Кам'янець-Подільський (Хмельницька область) Щороку біля старовинного міста Кам'янець-Подільський сучасні люди можуть пригадати собі, як починалась ера повітроплавання. Протягом трьох днів у травні десятки величезних різнокольорових куль, наповнених гарячим повітрям, здійматимуться щоранку над містом, над фортецею, над рікою Смотрич. Це найбільший фестиваль повітряних куль в Західній Україні, на який збираються професіонали (політати) і аматори (пофотографувати) з багатьох міст України і не лише. Першим у повітря підіймається ранковий патруль, щоб розвідати погодну ситуацію, і якщо все в порядку – дає старт, тоді небо заповнюють різнобарвні нащадки монгольф’єра, граціозно пропливаючи поряд з хмарками. Це неповторне видовище не залишає байдужим ні тих, хто бачить його вперше, ні затятих "морських вовків" повітроплавання. Кулі починають наповнювати гарячим повітря ще вдосвіта. Спочатку вони лежать на траві, ще зовсім не схожі самі на себе, і пропанові пальники з ревом подають тепло всередину куль усіх кольорів, форм та розміру, романтично підсвічуючи їх зсередини. Понад 5000 гостей відвідують цей яскравий фестиваль щороку, і кожен може запланувати собі приїхати сюди хоча б на один день, щоб якщо не піднятись на кулі, то хоча б зробити собі фото на пам'ять поруч з нею. Якщо ви таки зберетесь, не забудьте забронювати собі готель заздалегідь щоб повністю насолодитись цим унікальним видовищем, яке буває лише раз на рік. Для отримання детальної інформації залітайте на www.3glav.com.ua

LVIV TODAY | April 2015

This Month

Gorgany Half Marathon

Lviv Duathlon Cup 2015

April 26th, Beginning at 10:00 in front of the Lviv Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svoboda Ave.)

May 10th with the Start / Finish Line near Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svobody Ave.)

Lviv’s annual Gorgany Half Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, April 26th, with its start line in front of the city’s iconic Opera & Ballet Theatre. The half marathon is a road running event that distinguishes itself from its Olympic cousin (the full marathon) by being run at half the distance: 21 kilometres. Participation in the sport has seen a resurgence in the last few years as it has become known as a challenging distance that doesn’t require the same level of time and training commitment as a full marathon. In fact, Running USA has called it the single, fastest-growing type of race. Lviv’s Gorgany Half Marathon was first held in 2010 and aims to popularize active sport and leisure activities among Leopolitans and guests of the city. Participants will be divided into several categories based on age and gender, and will then run 21 kilometres through the heart of Central Lviv, some of our most picturesque parks, and the forest in Vynnyky. The Gorgany is one of spring’s most popular sports activities in Lviv and is expected to attract both amateurs and seasoned sportspersons from around the city and across Western Ukraine. For more information, or to register, please visit: www. lvivmarathon.com

Lviv is set to host the Ukrainian Duathlon Championship on May 10th, where the route will begin and finish near the city centre’s centrepiece – the Lviv Opera & Ballet Theatre. Consisting of running and cycling, the sport is often used as training for its more famous Olympic cousin, triathlon. Without the need for the latter’s swimming, duathlon can be contested on nearly any terrain, although it is often raced on tarmac. While there are many duathlon specialists, the sport is usually used during the triathlon off-season for athletes to improve their run speed and bike power. This leads to duathlon events usually being held in spring or autumn to not clash with the summer triathlon season. The event, which is officially named the 2015 Lviv Duathlon Cup , will feature a 5 km run, followed by 20 km of cycling, and another 2.5 km run. This is half the distance used at the annual ITU Duathlon World Championships, where the elite athletes are also allowed to draft in the cycling portion. As the event is open to amateurs and professionals alike, Lviv Today encourages everyone interested – professional athletes, running and cycling enthusiasts, or just those interested in viewing – to visit this wonderful spring display of sport and health to enjoy charming Lviv’s relaxing atmosphere and be greeted by the warm hospitality of our citizens! For more information, or to register yourself or your team today, please visit: www.athletic-events.com/en/events/92

Напівмарафон "Горгани"

Lviv Duathlon Cup 2015

26 квітня. Початок о 10:00 перед Оперним театром (пр. Свободи, 28)

10 травня. Старт / фініш біля Оперного театру (пр. Свободи, 28)

Щорічний напівмарафон "Горгани" розпочнеться в неділю, 26 квітня з лінії старту перед львівським оперним театром. Половина марафонської дистанції складає 21 кілометр і в останні роки набирає все більшої популярності. Це змагання ставить перед спортсменами такі ж виклики, як і повний марафон, але потребує дещо меншої підготовки і відрізняється більшою динамічністю. Львівський напівмарафон "Горгани" вперше був проведений у 2010 році і має на меті популяризацію активного відпочинку і дозвілля серед львів’ян та гостей міста. Учасники будуть розділені на кілька категорій, залежно від віку й статі. Маршрут пролягатиме через центральну частину Львова, кілька найбільш мальовничих парків і ліс у Винниках. Напівмарафон "Горгани" є одним з найпопулярніших весняних спортивних заходів у Львові і, як очікується, приверне увагу як любителів, так і досвідчених спортсменів з нашого міста і всієї Західної України. Отримати додаткову інформацію або зареєструватись можна тут: www.lvivmarathon.com

У старовинному Львові відбудеться чемпіонат України з одного із найновіших видів спорту – дуатлону. Ці масові змагання складаються з бігу та їзди на велосипеді і часто використовуються як підготовка до більш знаменитих олімпійських змагань – триатлону. Оскільки плавання не входить до програми, дуатлон може проводитись практично на будь-якій місцевості, хоча найчастіше траса проходить на асфальті. Найчастіше такі перегони проводяться навесні або восени, щоб не перетинатись з сезоном триатлону. Це дає спортсменам можливість перевірити й підтримувати свою фізичну форму. Офіційна назва змагань – Lviv Duathlon Cup 2015, а складатимуться вони з 5 км пробігу, потім 20 км на велосипеді і ще 2,5 км пробігу. Ця дистанція вдвоє коротша, ніж та, яку проходять атлети на щорічних світових чемпіонатах з дуатлону. У змаганнях можуть брати участь і любителі, і професіонали, тому наша редакція рекомендує всім, хто займається бігом і велосипедом, а також усім, хто цікавиться спортивними змаганнями, відвідати це чудове весняне свято спорту і здоров'я, яке, безперечно, прикрасить вулиці нашого міста і буде тепло вітатися львів’янами. Довідатись більше або зареєструватись можна тут: www. athletic-events.com/en/events/92

LVIV TODAY | April 2015

This Month

Blaise Malaba in Concert

Yotam Silberstein Trio

April 30th, 19:00 at the Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theatre (36 Horodotska St.)

April 27th, 19:00 at Picasso Club (88 Zelena St.)

Lviv’s charming Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theatre is pleased to host a concert by Blaise Malaba, the 25-year-old bass dynamo from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Malaba has already been in Ukraine for four years and is currently studying in the Faculties of International Relations and Culture & Arts at Lviv’s Ivan Franko National University. He started his vocal career as a soloist in the church choir, continued with the student choir at university, and later with Lviv’s male choir. He began his vocal training in earnest in January 2012 under the tutelage of Leopolitan Orest Sydyr. Only a few months later he hosted his first recital and took part in the Mykola Lysenko International Music Competition. He became especially well known after qualifying for the semifinals of the popular “The Voice” television show in 2013. Malaba continues his vocal training under Professor Bogdan Bazylykut and continues to participate in music festivals and competitions. Leopolitan music lovers will be treated to a multilingual musical concert, with songs performed in five different languages: Ukrainian, English, Italian, French chanson, and Congolese rumba. A small band featuring piano, classical guitar, drums, and percussion will accompany this young talent. Malaba’s performances are noted for their powerful energy and his interactions with the audience, reminiscent of a young Bobby McFerrin. His direct and profound approach to music leaves the audience filled with a sense of wonder and harmony. Tickets run from 10-140 UAH. More information, or to book your tickets: kasa.in.ua or call (093) 000 07 54.

Add another one to your list of young and talented jazz guitarists – the award-winning Israeli jazz trio led by guitarist Yotam Silberstein is set to treat Leopolitan music lovers with their striking display of energy, confidence, and ability on April 27th at Lviv’s hopping Picasso nightclub. Tel Avivnative Yotam Silberstein began playing guitar at age 10. The young prodigy was soon invited to perform with many of the nation’s top jazz musicians. By 21, Silberstein had already won the coveted Israeli Jazz Player of the Year award. Soon after, he performed at Italy’s renowned Umbria Jazz Festival, released a critically-acclaimed debut album, and set out on an extensive tour of Europe and the Middle East. As artistically gifted as he is technically proficient, Silberstein is featured on a wide variety of critically-acclaimed releases, including: “Resonance” and “Brasil” on the Jazz Legacy Productions label; and Monty Alexander’s Grammy-nominated “Harlem-Kingston Express Live!” The young artist has fronted concerts in major clubs in Europe, Japan, and Singapore, and has received the Sundance Time Warner Award for Film Music. Silberstein has always performed beyond his youth, with empathy and poise. His phrasing, comping, and punctuated solo style shows his ability to put it all together to give a timeless feel to his music. Book your tickets now for this hard-swinging, jazzrock trio, as the evening is sure to be unforgettable! For more information, or for ticket booking, please visit Picasso.lviv.ua or call (032) 275 32 72.

Концерт Блеза Малаба

Тріо Йотама Зільберштейна

30 квітня, початок о 19:00, Драматичний театр ім. Л. Українки (вул. Городоцька, 36)

27 квітня, початок о 19:00, Клуб "Пікассо" (вул. Зелена, 88)

Блез Малаба, 25-річний бас з Демократичної Республіки Конго, 30 квітня виступить на сцені Драматичного театру ім. Л. Українки. Блез Малаба вже чотири роки навчається у львівському Національному університеті ім. І. Франка на факультетах міжнародних відносин та культури й мистецтв. Він починав свою вокальну кар'єру у церковному хорі, потім співав у студентському хорі в університеті, а потім в одному з чоловічих хорів Львова. По справжньому він почав свою вокальну підготовку у січні 2012 року під керівництвом Ореста Сидора. А вже через кілька місяців він дав свій перший сольний концерт і взяв участь у Міжнародному музичному конкурсі ім. М. Лисенка. Відомість приніс йому виступ у півфіналі популярного телевізійного шоу "Голос" 2013 року. Малаба продовжує свою вокальну підготовку у професора Богдана Базиликута і бере участь у різних музичних фестивалях і конкурсах. Перед львів’янами він виступить у концерті з піснями різними мовами: українською, англійською, італійською, французькою, і своєю рідною, якою він співає в Конго. Група музикантів у складі фортепіано, класичної гітари, барабанів і ударних буде супроводжувати цього молодого й талановитого співака. Виступи Малаба відзначаються своєю потужною енергетикою і його взаємодією з аудиторією і нагадують молодого Боббі МакФерріна. Його прямий і глибокий підхід до музики сповнює аудиторію почуттям подиву і гармонії. Ціни квитків 10-140 грн. Додаткова інформація та забронювання квитків: kasa.in.ua або (093) 000 07 54.

Молодий, але вже відомий джазовий гітарист Йотам Зільберштейн з Ізраїлю разом із своїм тріо виступить перед львівськими любителями музики 27-го квітня у відомому нічному клубі "Пікассо". Йотам Зільберштейн народився у ТельАвіві, грати на гітарі почав коли йому було 10 років і незабаром молодого вундеркінда запросили виступити із провідними джазовими музикантами країни. Коли йому сповнився 21 рік, Зільберштейн здобув звання найкращого джазового музиканта року Ізраїлю. Потім він виступав на знаменитому Umbria Jazz Festival в Італії, випустив дебютний альбом і вирушив у велике турне по Європі та Близькому Сходу. Артистично обдарований, і технічно досвідчений Зільберштейн має на своєму рахунку участь у різноманітних записах, у тому числі: "Resonance" та "Brasi" студії Jazz Legacy Productions; альбому "Harlem-Kingston Express Live!" Монті Олександра, номінованому на Grammy. Молодий артист виступав з концертами у великих клубах у Європі, Японії та Сінгапурі і отримав премію Sundance Time Warner за музику до кінофільмів. Виконання Зільберштейна завжди відзначається своєю зрілістю, натхненням і врівноваженістю. Його побудова фрази, акомпанемент, акцентований сольний стиль і здатність все це гармонійно поєднати роблять його музику непідвладною часу. Отож, забронюйте квитки на виступ цього молодого й талановитого джаз-рок-тріо, і вечір обов'язково буде незабутнім! Отримання додаткової інформації та бронювання квитків на Picasso.lviv.ua або за телефоном (032) 275 32 72. LVIV TODAY | April 2015

This Month

Onuka Concert April 29, 20:00 at KINO Event Hall (2 Chornovola Ave.) ONUKA is an up-and-coming Ukrainian band founded by Yevhen Filatov, the frontman for Maneken, and Nata Zhizhchenko, the former vocalist of Tomato Jaws. After working together on a few projects, the two decided to form ONUKA, and a short time later were able to build up an audience and achieve some success on the Ukrainian scene. The band debuted in 2013 with the single “Look” and released their premiere album, featuring 10 songs (8 in English, 2 in Ukrainian), just last October. The tracks showcase authentic Ukrainian folk instruments – such as the sopilka, bandura, and trembita – in a number of traditional Ukrainian melodies. Electronic adaptation harmoniously unites the music and vocals and led the disc to becoming one of the fastest selling albums on Ukrainian iTunes. ONUKA, meaning granddaughter, is a tribute to the vocalist’s grandfather (Oleksandr Shlyonchyk) – a recognized master of musical instruments. According to Nata, the man “defined for me [an] understanding and love for [the] motherland.” Currently the group has released two videos – 2013’s “Look” and 2015’s “Time”. In March, the group was awarded with the Yuna Ukrainian Music Award for “Discovery of the Year”. ONUKA promises to treat their Leopolitan fans with a spectacular show that will be like no other. Tickets range in price from 150-300 UAH. For more information, or for ticket booking, please visit www.gastroli.ua or call (080) 050 75 77.

LVIV TODAY | April 2015

Концерт Onuka 29 квітня, початок о 20:00, Event Hall “Кіно” (пр. Чорновола, 2) Проект Onuka заснували Євген Філатов, фронтмен The Maneken і Ната Жижченко, колишня вокалістка Tomato Jaws. Після спільної роботи в декількох проектах, вони вирішили заснувати новий проект Onuka і за короткий час їм вдалось створити власну аудиторію та досягти певних успіхів на українській сцені. Група дебютувала в 2013 році з синглом "Look" і випустила свій прем'єрний альбом, у якому 10 пісень (8 англійською і 2 українською) в жовтні минулого року. У записах звучать українські народні інструменти – сопілка, бандура, трембіта. Електронна адаптація гармонійно поєднує музику і вокал, і завдяки цьому диск увійшов до числа тих, що найшвидше продаються на українському iTunes. Назва проекту ONUKA – це данина поваги дідусеві Нати Олександру Шльончику, видатному майстру і реставратору музичних інструментів. За словами Нати, саме він навчив її розуміння та любові до Батьківщини. Загалом група випустила два відео – у 2013 р. "Look" і у 2015 р. – "Time". У березні цього року група отримала українську музичну премію Yuna в категорії "Відкриття року". На львівських шанувальників проекту Onuka чекає ефектне і неповторне шоу. Квитки коштують від 150 до 300 грн. Додаткова інформація та бронювання квитків тут: www.gastroli.ua або за телефоном (080) 050 75 77.

interview with

onuka

ONUKA is a breath of fresh air for even the most experienced electronic music fans. The union of live instruments and “digits” infuses Ukrainian traditions with trendy beats to create a whole new sound that it is entirely impossible to forget. Nata Zhizhchenko, the lead vocalist of ONUKA, is a musician that simply cannot allow herself to be limited by boundaries. She is not afraid to experiment, whether it her work with the traditional Ukrainian instrument of the sopilka or her vocals, which she can completely change or sample during a performance. Prior to her arrival in Lviv, Ms. Zhizhchenko took time out of her schedule to answer some questions for Lviv Today.

Onuka – це ковток свіжого повітря навіть для найдосвідченіших любителів електронної музики. Вдале поєднання живих інструментів і "цифри", українських традицій та модних ритмів створює цілком нове незабутнє звучання. Ната Жижченко, вокалістка проекту Onuka – музикант, який просто не може дозволити собі бути обмеженим кордонами. Вона не боїться експериментувати, чи то з традиційною українською сопілкою, чи з власним вокалом, який вона змінює сама або за допомогою сучасної електроніки. Перед своїм приїздом до Львова, Ната Жижченко знайшла час, щоб відповісти на кілька запитань нашого журналу.

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How would you describe the music of ONUKA? In my point of view, ONUKA is the modern sound of Ukraine. Genres and formats are not of any importance. Emotion is the main thing created by music. Who is behind the stage image of ONUKA? Who invented it? And are there any plans to change it in the near future? The credit for the visual part of the group’s image goes to Patoka Studio, and Lesya Patoka in particular. She was the first person to believe in me and to inspire me to try this solo project. Of course our image will change – nothing is constant in this world. This is your first big solo concert in Lviv. However, you have been here before. Please tell us about your impressions of the city. Well, I would have to disagree with you. I played a concert here on December 13th which was also huge. At that concert the band was presented in extend format together with a brass trio. The experience was incredibly inspirational and the atmosphere was truly fabulous. Actually, all the time we spent in Lviv was for all of us somehow like a gift after hard work. The holiday spirit was already in the air and we all have very pleasant impressions. We know that you have dedicated the song Misto (The City) to your native Kyiv. What musical genre would you associate with Lviv? What would “the sound of Lviv” sound like by ONUKA? If such a song ever existed, it would be even more electronic with authentic sounds – probably something like Pierre Bucci or Nicolas Jaar. Lviv is often chosen as a shooting location for movies, TV series, ads, and videos. Have you ever thought about making a music video in Lviv? Not yet, but maybe sometime in the future. For now, we work on an urban and realistic video set in Kyiv. Leopolitans are very fond of jazz – the city regularly hosts jazz festivals. Would it be interesting for you to participate in one of them? Sure! It’s interesting as ONUKA could fit into the style of such festivals, where division into formats and genres is important. By the way – ONUKA will be taking part in ZahidFest 2015. It will be cool! What pleasant surprises do you have prepared for your Leopolitan fans? In your opinion, does our local audience differ from audiences in other cities? The Leopolitan audience has the opportunities to listen to not only Ukrainian artists, but also foreign ones. Leopolitans are experienced listeners with so many concerts and festivals, so it is not easy to surprise the local audience here. However, we hope we’ll manage as we are set to present a couple of new songs and play several new folk instruments! I will not reveal all of our secrets here, as there will be no surprises left for the concert! :) Some musicians complain that the tense situation in the country greatly influences their creative processes. What about you? Does the socio-political mood interfere with your work? Of course it plays a great role! Musicians are very sensitive people; they can’t stop feeling the general energy and mood of the country. I was greatly influenced by the events of 2014, which resulted in the creation of the songs Misto and Zavtra. Your debut album features 10 songs: 8 in English and 2 in Ukrainian. Is it possible to say that from the beginning, you are aiming to bring this Ukrainian group to the foreign market? Or maybe the English language is smoother for electronic music? Choice of language is, probably, just following my own traditions. In my previous groups of Tomato Jaws and KOOQLA, I also wrote songs only in English. However, ONUKA made me look differently at many other things. That’s how the songs from my native language came to life. I’m proud to say that in the future will be many more songs in Ukrainian! What are your personal plans for the near future? And tell us about ONUKA’s plans. Right now, my personal plans are the same as ONUKA’s plans, as this group has taken up all the time in my life from the moment it was created. We have started on a national tour, which includes stops in: Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Chernivtsi, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Odesa, Rivne, Lutsk, Poltava, here in Lviv, and ending in Kyiv on June 6th. Presently, we are in discussions with a few other cities, but we have already confirmed those 11. The festival season starts in June and ONUKA plans to take part in the Poland’s European Stadium of Culture, Kyiv’s Krayina Mriy, Lviv’s ZahidFest, and Minsk’s Mirum, among others. We are also trying to finish up and release the video for Misto in time for City Day – we’ve been working at it for months now. And in autumn, we will release our new EP. LVIV TODAY | April 2015

Як ви можете охарактеризувати музичний формат, в якому працює гурт ONUKA? На мій погляд, ONUKA – це сучасне звучання України. Поділ на формати та жанри не є суттєвим, бо головне – це емоція, яку викликає музика. Хто вигадав сценічний імідж гурту ONUKA і чи буде він змінюватися з часом? Візуальна сторона проекта – це заслуга Patoka Studio на чолі з Лесею Патокою. Це та людина, що повірила в мене найпершою і надихнула на сольний проект. Звісно, наші образи будуть змінюватися, тому що в світі не існує нічого постійного. З великим сольним концертом Ви у Львові вперше, алеж Ви вже бували в нашому місті раніше, поділіться своїми першими враженнями про Львів. Не можу не заперечити. Концерт, що пройшов 13 грудня, був також маштабним. Ми виступили великим складом разом з духовим тріо. Той концерт був дуже надихаючим, атмосфера була абсолютно казковою та взагалі весь той час, проведений у Львові був для нас якимось подарунком після тривалої роботи! Настрій свята відчувався у повітрі, і враження залишилися найприємнішими. Відомо що пісня “Місто” присвячена Києву, Вашому рідному місту, а які музичні стилі асоціюються у Вас зі Львовом? Як би “звучав” Львів від ONUKA? Якби така пісня була написана, вона була б ще більш електронною із автентичним звучанням, можливо, щось у стилі Pierre Bucci або Nicolas Jaar. Львів досить часто виступає у ролі знімального майданчика адже в нашому місті знімають художні фільми, серіали, рекламні ролики, а чи не виникало у Вас бажання зняти своє відео у Львові? Поки що ні, можливо, це відбудеться пізніше. Зараз ми працюємо над зйомками у Києві, урбаністичними і реалістичними. Львів’яни захоплюються джазом – тут регулярно проводяться джазові фестивалі. Чи було би Вам цікаво взяти участь в одному з них? Звичайно, цікаво, якщо ONUKA підійде під стилістику таких заходів, адже тут як раз поділ на фомат та жанри є визначальним. До речі, ONUKA братиме участь у Zaxidfest – 2015, сподіваємося буде класно! Які приємні несподіванки у Вас приготовані для слухачів? На Вашу думку, львівська публіка відрізняється від публіки інших міст? Львівська публіка має можливість слухати не тільки вітчизняних артистів, але і закородонних, має багато досвіду в цьому, безліч концертів, фестивалів, тому здивувати її не так просто. Але ми сподіваємось, що в нас це вийде. Ми зіграємо пару нових пісень та залучимо кілька нових народних інструментів! Усі сюрпризи не буде відкривати, бо які вони тоді сюрпризи:) Деякі музиканти скаржаться, що загальна ситуація у країні дуже впливає на їх творчий процес, а чи відіграє якусь роль соціально-політичний настрій на Вашу роботу? Звичайно, відіграє значну роль! Оскільки музиканти – люди дуже чутливі, вони просто не можуть не відчувати загальної енергетики. На мене дуже сильно вплинула загальна ситуація 2014 року, так і народилися пісні MISTO і ZAVTRA. У Вашому дебютному альбомі з 10 пісень – 8 англійською та 2 українською. Чи можна стверджувати що Ви відразу планували виводити новий український проект на закордонний ринок? Чи англійська просто краще вписується в електронне звучання? Вибір англійської мови – напевно, продовження моєї власної традиції, адже пісні в проектах Tomato Jaws і KOOQLA я писала лише англійською. Але ONUKA змусила мене подивитися на все іншими очима. Тому з’явилися пісні рідною мовою. Можу сміливо заявити, що далі буде більше пісень українською! Ваші особисті найближчі плани? Та найближчі плани ONUKA? Мої особисті плани це і є найближчі плани ONUKA, тому що ONUKA займає все моє життя з самої її появи. Зараз розпочався тур містами України, який точно охопить міста Івано-Франківськ, Чернівці, Харків, Дніпропетровськ, Кіровоград, Одеса, Рівне, Львів, Луцьк, Полтава та завершиться у Києві 6 червня. Зараз обговорюємо концерти ще в декількох містах, але точно можемо проанонсувати ці одинадцять. Потім в червні розпочнуться фестивалі – ONUKA виступить у Польші на European Stadium of Culture, "Країні Мрій" у Києві, фестивалі "Захід" у Львові, Mirum у Мінську та інших. Також дуже хочемо до Дня Києва випустити кліп на пісню Misto, над яким ми працюємо вже декілька місяців. Ну а восени вийде вже новий EP.

Cultural Calendar Full Lviv listings for the coming month in Ukraine’s cultural capital

Lviv National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Address: 28, Svobody avn., Lviv Ticket office: 11.00–19.00 Tel.: (032) 242-11-63, 272-88-60, 274-20-80

April 17, Friday La Bayadere by P. Minkus Ballet in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45 April 18, Saturday Tosca by G. Puccini Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 April 19, Sunday Magic flint by E. Dosenko, M. Silvestrov, I. Striletskyi Opera fairy-tale in 2 acts Duration: 12.00-13.30 April 19, Sunday – PREMIERE! Carmen by G. Bizet Opera in 4 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 April 24, Friday Madam Butterfly by G. Puccini Opera in 2 acts Duration: 18.00-19.45 April 26, Sunday Iolanta by P. Chaykovsky Opera in 2 acts Duration: 12.00-14.00 April 26, Sunday – PREMIERE! Don Juan by W. A. Mozart Opera in 2 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45 April 27, Monday – PREMIERE! Don Juan by W. A. Mozart Opera in 2 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45 April 29, Wednesday Swan Lake by P. Chaykovsky Ballet in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45 April 30, Thursday Il Pagliacci by R.Leoncavallo Opera in 2 acts Beginning: 18.00-21.00

National Academic Ukrainian drama theatre named after Mariya Zankovetska

Address: (1, L. Ukrainka str., Lviv) Ticket office: 11.00-14.00, and 15.00-18.00 Tel: 235-55-83, 235-58-04. www.zankovetska.com.ua. All performances start at 18:00

April 17, Friday Blow, wind! By Janis Rainis Drama in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours April 19, Sunday Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours April 21, Tuesday Unwilled fools by O. Ogorodnik Comedy in 2 acts Duration: 2 hours 30 min. April 22, Wednesday Romeo and Juliet in the end of November by J. Otchenashek Comic performance in 2 acts Duration: 2 hours 30 min. April 24, Friday The last buckwheat seeder by O. Ogorodnik Tragic comedy in 2 acts Performance duration: 3 hours April 25, Saturday – PREMIERE! Symphony of the tear by Yuriy Kosach Drama in 2 acts Duration: 2 hours 30 min. April 26, Sunday – PREMIERE! Symphony of the tear by Yuriy Kosach Drama in 2 acts Duration: 2 hours 30 min. April 30, Thursday Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours

Lviv Philharmonic Concert Hall named after S. Ludkevich

7, Chaykovskogo str., Lviv, Preliminary ticket booking is available in the ticket office. Ticket office working hours: 11.00-14.00, and 15.00-19.00 Tel: (032) 235-89-46 www.philharmonia.lviv.ua

April 23, Thursday Beginning – 19:00 Concert “32 sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. Evening nr.7” featuring Etella Chupryk – piano Performing classic masterpieces by L.v. Beethoven

Futors’ka, violin, together with Academic symphonic orchestra of Lviv Philharmonia (conductor – Sergiy Horovets) performing compositions by Edward Elgar, Johannes Brahms May 08, Friday Beginning – 19:00 Concert “I Love you Lviv” dedicated to Mother’s Day featuring performance by Tetyana Piskaryova

Lviv City Spiritual Theatre Voskresinnia

Address: Gen. Grygorenka sqr., 5 Tеl.: (032) 261-63-10

April 24, Friday Beginning – 18:00 Concert ”Belgium for you” featuring performance by Svenja Van Driessche, violin (Belgium) together Academic Symphony Orchestra of Lviv Philharmonia (conductor German Engels) performing compositions by Ernest Chausson, Maurice Ravel, August De Boeck, César Franck.

April 17, Beginning – 18:00 “Locusts” by B. Srblianovich Artistic parable Performance duration: 2 hours

April 25, Saturday Beginning – 18:00 Concert “European musical meetings in Lviv” featuring performance by students of specialized musical schools in Ukraine, Germany, Poland performing compositions by Fredrik Chopin, Johann Hummel, Felix Mendelssohn, Ludwig van Beethoven

April 19, Beginning – 18:00 “Arier or Exciting Pathology” by O. Vampilov (Very foreign play in 3D) Performance duration: 2 hours

April 28, Tuesday Beginning – 19:00 Concert “Back to Golden Age” featuring Bohdan Daskak together with LaVIVO and Lviv Jazz Orchestra (conductor – Nazar Kulynyak) performing globally recognized Golden Hits of Jazz. Special guest of the concert – Joshef Ermin. April 29, Sunday Beginning – 13:00 Concert “Evening of High Classics” featuring Lidia

April 18, Beginning – 18:00 “Arier or Exciting Pathology” by O. Vampilov (Very fore-ign play in 3D) Performance duration: 2 hours

April 24, Beginning – 18:00 “Provincial Anecdotes” by O. Vampilov Dramatic comedy Performance duration: 2 hours April 25, Beginning – 18:00 “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Duration: 1 hour 40 min. April 26, Beginning – 18:00 “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Duration: 1 hour 40 min. LVIV TODAY | April 2015

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April 29, Beginning – 18:00 “He, she, window and the dead” by R. Kuni Music comedy Duration: 2 hours 30 min.

April 25, Saturday Beginning – 18:00 “Dangerous Game” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

April 30, Beginning – 18:00 “He, she, window and the dead” by R. Kuni Music comedy Performance duration: 2 hours 30 min.

April 26, Sunday Beginning – 12:00 and 15:00 “Thumbelina +” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The First Ukrainian Theatre for Children and Youth

April 28, Tuesday Beginning – 11:00 “Pippi Longstocking” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Address: 11, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Preliminary ticket booking is available in the ticket office. Tel.: (032) 272-68-41, 272 78 10

April 21, Tuesday Beginning – 12:00 “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes April 22, Wednesday Beginning – 11:00 “Pippi Longstocking” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes April 22, Wednesday Beginning – 15:30 “Escape from Reality” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes April 23, Thursday Beginning – 12:00 “Cinderella” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes April 23, Thursday Beginning – 16:00 "Za dvoma zaitsiamy" (Chasing Two Hares) Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes April 24, Friday Beginning – 11:00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes April 24, Friday Beginning – 15:00 Festival “Polish theatrical spring” April 25, Saturday Beginning – 14:00 “At 8 o’clock on the Ark” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

April 30, Thursday Beginning – 12:00 “Three Little Piglets” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Lviv Academic theatre named after Les Kurbas

Address: L. Kurbasa str., 3 Ticket office: 12.00 –19.00 (on days of performances) Tel.: (032) 272-49-14; 272-48-24 www.kurbas.lviv.ua Theatre art director – Volodymyr Kuchynsky All performances start at 19.00

Carl Orff

AUSTRIA

CARMINA BURANA Kendlinger

Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 »Larissa« Ouvertüre »Der Priester«

K&K

Philharmoniker

K&K Opernchor

Симфонічний оркестр K&K Philharmoniker · Маттіас Георг Кендлінгер (Австрія) · K&K Хор · Хормейстер: Василь Яциняк (Україна) · Баритон: С. Дробіт · Сопрано: Г. Шумаріна · Тенор: О. Садецький

21.5.15 · Львівська обласна філармонія – Початок : 19:00 год. – Замовлення та безкоштовна доставка квитків за ✆+38 (032) 255-10-55

April 18, Saturday Entertainment for Faust by F. Dostoevsky Play in two acts April 19, Sunday Ma-na Hat-ta by Ing. Bachmann Art trial experiment April 22, Wednesday – PREMIERE! “Memento vivere” by Romain Gary Cabaret-recollections in 2 acts April 24, Friday “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” by F. Nietzsche Drama lesson April 26, Sunday Amnesia or Partners in Crime by Eric-Emmanuel Shmitt Drama improvisations April 29, Wednesday “Forest song” by L. Ukrainka Dramatic poem LVIV TODAY | April 2015

CONCERTS

КОНЦЕРТИ

Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong featuring Orchestra Leo Band April 18, Saturday Maria Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L.Ukrainka str.) Beginning: 20.00 Entrance: 120-200 UAH Tickets: 066 0000 754

Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong – Оркестр: Leo Band 18 квітня, субота Театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Лесі Українки, 1) Початок: 20.00 Вартість: 120-200 грн Квитки: 066 0000 754

Music workshop Speak Of Sound April 19, Suday Club Underground (17, Kopernika str.) Beginning: 13.00 Entrance: 140 UAH Tickets: (032) 225 75 50

Музичний воркшоп Speak Of Sound 19 квітня, неділя Клуб Underground (вул. Коперника, 17) Початок: 13.00 Вартість: 140 грн Квитки: (032) 225 75 50

Pianoboy (Dmytro Shurov) April 23, Thursday Event Hall “КINO” (2, Chornovola ave.) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 150-300 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

Pianoboy (Дмитро Шуров) 23 квітня, четвер Event Hall “Кіно” (пр. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 19.00 Вартість:150-300 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

YarmaK featuring new program “Get up!” May 08, Friday Event Hall “КINO” (2, Chornovola ave.) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 120-300 UAH Tickets: 066 0000 754

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ЯрмаК – нова програма “Вставай” 08 травня, п’ятниця Event Hall “Кіно” (пр. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 120-300 грн Квитки: 066 0000 754

“Rock hits. Red tour” by symphonic orchestra “rЀsonance” May 11, Monday M. Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L.Ukrainka str.) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 100-350 UAH Tickets: ticketclub.com.ua

“Рок-хіти. Red tour” Симфонічний оркестр “rЀsonance” 11 травня, понеділок Театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Лесі Українки, 1) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 100-350 грн Квитки: ticketclub.com.ua

“Rock hits. Green tour” by symphonic orchestra “rЀsonance” May 12, Tuesday M. Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L.Ukrainka str.) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 100-350 UAH Tickets: ticketclub.com.ua

Концерт “Рок-хіти. Green tour” Симфонічний оркестр “rЀsonance” 12 травня, вівторок Театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Лесі Українки, 1) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 100-350 грн Квитки: ticketclub.com.ua

LVIV ART In APRIL Art gallery “Veles” During April–May – Exhibition of paintings “Churches” by Igor Grabar. 4a, Fredra str. Tel.: +38 067 37 38 538 Mon.–Fri. 11:00–20:00 Sat 11:00–18:00, Sun 11:00–16:00 artsalon.veles@gmail.com Centre for Urban History of East Central Europe Till 18.11.2015 – "People in the Great War: Global Dimension of Individual Experience". The aim of the exhibition is to look at the war from two different but connected perspectives: as a global conflict and as an individual experience of various participants. 6, Bohomoltsa str. Tel.: (032) 275 17 34, fax (032) 275 13 09 institute@lvivcenter.org www.lvivcenter.org

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00–17:30 Museum of Ancient Ukrainian books 15a, Kopernyka str. Tel.: (032) 261 30 12 Closed: Mon. Wed.–Sat. 11.00–18.00 Tue.–Sun. 12.00–18.00 Tickets office open till 17.00 Art centre “Shos cikave” (Something interesting) Till 24.04 – Exhibition “Illustrations. My world” by Alisa Greis featuring combination of three types of illustrations: graphics, photo-collage and “fashion illustration”. Each type is presented by series of six works. Rynok square, 13/22 (in the yard) Tel.: +38 063 275 17 25, (032) 244 41 66 10:30–20:00 office.prostir@gmail.com

The Culture and Art Center “Dzyga” During 10.04–24.04 – project “proVIRU” featuring visual art by Teresa Barabash, Yuriy Brynyak, Vasyl Savchenko, Volodymyr Topiy, Marta Shvets, Vitaliy Shuplyak, and “sopranKONTRAbas” duo from Poland. 35, Virmenska str. Tel.: (032) 297 56 12, 10:00–18:00 office@dzyga.lviv.ua, www.dzyga.com.ua

Explore the unique and wonderful world of Lviv art every month with our very own Lviv Today gallery gourmet Olha Shchur

Art Atelier Voytovych To visit please call in advance +38 095 507 71 36 www.artists.com.ua Gallery “ICONART” 01.04–21.04 – Exhibition “Myrrh bearers” by Yaroslava Tkachuk 22.04–10.05 – Joint art project “Snakeslayer“ by gallery’s artists, dedicated to the City Day celebrations Tel.: (032) 235 52 95 11:00–19:00 (Tues.–Sat) 12.00–19.00 (Sun), / Mon. gallery@iconart.com.ua www.iconart.com.ua Mykhaylo Dzyndra Museum of Modern Sculpture The sculptures by Mykhajlo Dzyndra impress us with their uniqueness. Every sculpture emerges from the mystery of his imagination and is interwoven with his life experience. Every sculpture is most expressive in its countenance, revealing the variety of human emotions, from amazement to joy and deepest melancholy Lviv–Briukhovychi 16, Muzejna Street. Tel.: (032) 234 66 36, +38 097 397 54 80 Tuesday through Sunday 11:00–18:00 The “Green Sofa” gallery During 07.03–26.03 – Exhibition of paintings by Ludmyla Davidenko During 28.04–17.05 – Exhibition of paintings “My Craft” by Olesya Kaznokh 7, Virmenska str. Tel.: (032) 243 70 23 11:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon. www.artgreensofa.com artgreensofa@bigmir.net

The Culture and Art Center “Dzyga” 35, Virmenska str. Tel.: (032) 297 56 12 10:00–18:00 office@dzyga.lviv.ua www.dzyga.com.ua “Kvartyra (apartment) 35” 35, Virmenska str. (“Dzyga”, 2nd floor ) The “Slyvka” art gallery During 01.04–10.05. – Exhibition of paintings “Awakening” featuring art works of over 20 artists, united by common theme of spring. 24, Teatralna str. Tel.: (032) 235 58 28, +38 067 592 51 03 10:30–19:00 slyvkart@ukr.net www.artslyvka.com Gary Bowman's Art Gallery From 14.04 – Exhibition “Ways” by Vsevolod Sharko (Dniprepetrovsk). 18, Nalyvayka str. Tel.: +38 095 899 51 74 12.00–19.00 / Closed: Mon. www.gbgallery.org.ua The Lviv Art Gallery During whole April, May – Exhibition “Master Pinzel – legend and reality” 3, Stefanyka, str. Tel.: (032) 261 44 48 10:00–17:00 / Closed: Mon. The Lviv Art Gallery (Pototsky Palace) str. Kopernyka, 15 Tel.: (032) 261 41 45 10:00–17:00 / Closed: Mon. The Museum of Ethnography and Crafts From 22.04 – Exhibition of photography “Kaleideiffel“ LVIV TODAY | April 2015

by Arnaud Berman – traveller to the exotic countries. Exhibition features collection of famous Eiffel tower, caught in various “deflections” During 23.04–14.05 – Exhibition of paintings “Impresje Bretońskie” by Marta Zarębska (Lodz, Poland) 15, Svobody ave. Tel.: (032) 297 0157 mehp@etnolog.lviv.ua 11:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon. The Lviv National Museum During whole April – Exhibition of paper cuts and decorated eggs by famous artist Andriy Pushkaryov (Dnipropetrovsk) 20, Svobody ave. Tel.: (032) 235 88 46 10:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon.

The “Pory roku” gallery 23, Virmenska str. Tel.: (032) 235 44 65 11:00–16:00 / Closed: Sun. The “Ravlyk” gallery 15, Svobody ave. Tel.: (032) 243 35 99 www.ravlyk–art.com.ua salon@ ravlyk–art.com.ua Art Gallery “Primus” 16/5, L. Ukrainka str. Tel.: +38 097 293 14 26,

+38 095 899 51 74 Artprimus.lviv@gmail.com www.primusart.com.ua Lviv Art Palace Till 26.04 – Annual “Spring salon” – featuring art works by artists from local department of national art union. During 29.04–12.05 – “World of Dolls” festival presents project Ethno-doll. str. Kopernyka, 17 Tel.: (032) 272 89 33

Attention, change of working hours 12:00–19:00 Closed: Mon. Vernisazh Open air market of folk crafts works, souvenirs, gift articles, pictures, ceramics, embroidery works and much more. sq. Nyzkyy Zamok 11:00–18:00 Closed: Mon.

The Museum of Ideas Bernarden garden From 08.04 – Exhibition "Earth is" showcasing 60 m2 of graphical, paper art works, video by Sergiy Savchenko (UA), Olexiy Khoroshko (UA), Magda Uhman (PL), Kamila Bernarska (PL). 8a, Valova str. Tel.: (032) 254 61 55, (032) 295 69 68 10:00–19:00 Each Thursday and Saturday – Film screenings. Beginning – 18.00 idem.org@gmail.com www.idem.org.ua

Art gallery “Veles” During April-May art gallery “Veles” together with art studio “Volyiky” presents exhibition of paintings by Serhiy Hai, Mykola Zhuravel, Andriy Bludov, Petro Lebedynets', Volodymyr Bohuslavs'kyy, Oleksiy Apollonov, Serhiy Konstantinov, Dariya Tishchenko-Zhuravel, Natalia Karpins’ka, Alla Alekseeva, Lyudmyla Bohuslavs’ka, Iryna Kovalenko, Iryna Priduvalova, Kateryna Hai. 4a, Fredra str. Tel.: +38 067 37 38 538, Mon.–Fri. 11:00–20:00 Sat 11:00–18:00, Sun 11:00–16:00 artsalon.veles@gmail.com

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LVIV’S UNSIGHTLY GRAFFITI ADDICTION L

viv is a beautiful city with an ugly problem. That problem is graffiti. Leopolitan buildings, storefronts, alleys, monuments – even cars – are crawling with tags, stencils, throwies, and other unsightly and unwanted graffiti. And as anyone who has ever sought addictions counselling before will tell you, the first step to kicking an addiction is admitting that there is a problem. This step is always the hardest, and maybe nowhere more so than in Lviv. Graffiti in Lviv is generally looked upon as an art form to be celebrated, rather than an illegal and unsightly rash of vandalism blotting our storied streets. Events such as ‘Lviv Graffiti Jam’ and ‘Respublica Street Art Fest’ celebrate the art of graffiti with competitions and workshops. The line between ‘graffiti’ – which by definition is an illicit activity – and ‘street art’ becomes so blurred that, like an alcoholic that refuses to seek help or even admit to having a problem, Lviv needs an intervention. So Lviv Today invites all those who have an interest in the beauty of the city, those who share the financial burden in graffiti vandalism, and those wanting to protect the expression of true artists while keeping unskilled scribble-hooligans away from UNESCO protected heritage sites, to join us for an intervention for Lviv’s addiction to graffiti.

Perspective 1: peer perceptions My dearest Lviv: We have been together such a long time. You know, from an early age I was drawn to your charming character and artistic ambition. I marvel at how you’ve grown from a quaint village full of hope and determination to a sprawling metropolis that swaggers with pride and patriotism. I remember some of your earliest artistic triumphs, like Ivan Franko and Solomiya Krushelnytska. And I can’t get enough of some of your modern treasures, such as Okean Elzy and Pik-

symbols, and inane tags. I’ve seen you binge-graffiti, leaving your mark on any flat surface you can find. It has become such a problem, my dear, that your addiction threatens to blight nearly every avenue that you have so skillfully constructed! But Lviv – I know the real you; the one that overflows with artistic talent. I’m telling you that it’s time you put down your bottle of spray-paint, cut up those stencils, and admit that you have an addiction to graffiti. I understand that your artistic side needs to get out, so I ask – no, I implore – you to use your talents for true ‘street art’ in designated areas only. The Lviv I fell in love with so long ago would understand this and work towards assigning more areas for this form of art instead of allowing the greatest number of buildings in the city centre to be defaced. Am I getting through to you?

Perspective 2: sibling sadness Hey Brother: It’s been some time since we’ve had a real chat, eh? I see you’ve been busy over the course of the last nine months or so. So typical of you, fomenting revolution and such. You know, you were always the sibling we looked up to. You had this sort of style; this effortless swagger that we all tried to emulate. When the rest of us would wear a suit and tie, you’d be there, shades and scarf with your shirtcollar opened. This is the Lviv I like to remember. What happened to you, dude? I see your streets all tattooed with these pitiful little etches. Some of your finest features are plastered in ink, like your churches and your majestic monuments. You know that you gotta get yourself cleaned up, right? You are a tourism centre – you have a responsibility to look and to act on your best behaviour. Besides, little brother, I can’t be lending you any more money, OK? Not until you’re cleaned up at least. And you know how much it costs to get cleaned up, right? Take Oklahoma City – he’s roughly your shape and build – it costs him USD 1.5 million USD every year to keep clean. Could you imagine what you could do with that kind of money? Maybe that downtown river project you’ve been eyeing up could finally be yours. Or, could you imagine, nicer roads and sidewalks? All I’m saying dude, is that it’s time to kick your habit. I’ll be there to float you once I know you’re clean.

Perspective 3: parental pain

kardiyska Tertsiya. I’ve attended your beautiful exhibitions at your many art galleries. And I’ve marvelled at your wonderful murals as harbingers of the Ukrainian cultural heartbeat. However, it seems that your insatiable desire for artistic genius has led you down some dark alleys – alleys that you’ve decided to tag with untalented stencils, obnoxious political

Lviv. Lviv, Lviv, Lviv, Lviv, Lviv. What are we to do with you? You know that we’ve always tried to encourage your artistic growth. We supported your efforts to try different styles, like Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. We even stood by you when you experimented with that tasteless Soviet style. We were there, proud as parents could be, when your talent was globally recognized by UNESCO in 1998. But we can’t stand idly by while you systematically destroy your reputation as the artistic gem of Central Europe. We could look at imposing draconian prison sentences for this deviant behaviour. It seems to have worked for your messed-up cousin Minsk; not a sign of graffiti to be found there. But we figure that approach won’t work with your rebellious nature. That being said, we cannot let you continue to harm yourself the way LVIV TODAY | April 2015

exploring lviv you’ve been doing. It seems that you haven’t responded to other punitive measures either; certainly the fines starting at UAH 340 have done nothing to prevent you from harming yourself. So let’s look at other options. If you kick your graffiti addiction, we can work with you to find more legal places for your legitimate street art. We admit that there are tourists that enjoy this facet of your artistic side. We regularly hear compliments of your work near Ivan Franko Park. But we just as regularly hear of your more poorly thought-out scrawlings all over your scenic parks and buildings. If we catch you doing this sort of thing again in the future, we will be forced to make you clean it up. Lviv – remember we love you and are doing this for your own good. No more graffiti. You’re too talented for this dishonourable dependency.

Time to kick the habit In conclusion, on behalf of all of your loved ones – family, friends, visitors, and admirers – it’s time to realize that you have a problem with graffiti. We all love you very much and hate to see what has become of you. We are here to help you work through your addiction and to return to the healthy, happy, and beautiful Lviv we have all come to love and respect. Remember to honour your wonderful history and heritage, to embrace your role as the artistic gem of Central Europe, and to live up to the responsibilities of being a globally-recognized artistic wonder. A dose of creative street art can be part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. However, please remember that we can no longer accept this addiction that is destroying our beloved Lviv. We are here for you always. Article & Photography: Lee Reaney

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Bach Marathon in Lviv

Iryna Gintova, violin

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The whole world united on March 21st to celebrate the 330th birthday of the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Like the rest of the world, Leopolitans music lovers joined the “Bach in the Subways” worldwide initiative designed to celebrate and promote the immortal musical legacy of J.S. Bach. Special delight for Leopolitan music lovers and guests of the city was Lviv’s Bach Marathon – a 24-hour live performance of Bach’s works. More than 600 musicians from Ukraine and abroad participated in the Marathon’s 20 concerts in an effort to promote the rich and diverse legacy of the renowned musical genius. The Bach Marathon in Lviv started at midnight with one of the greatest works of the Baroque mastermind – High Mass – and finished 26 hours later with the Easter Oratorio. The event, which became colorful highlight of Lviv’s cultural life set national record in nomination “Mass public events” for the longest performance of Bach’s music. The record was registered by official representative of Ukraine’s book of records and the certificate was awarded to the event’s organizers – lviv Philharmonic theatre administration. On March 21st itself, recorded Bach music could be heard in a number of ‘non-classical’ public places as well, such as coffee shops, restaurants, and even trams. For the entire month, starting from March 2nd, Leopolitans and guests of the city enjoyed riding the “Bach Tram” – an ordinary city tram serving the Central Railway Station – City Centre route that was Bach-branded to mark the occasion, in addition to other trams featuring Bach’s music on various routs.

Youth academic symphonic orchestra "INSO-Lviv” conductor Volodymyr Syvohip, composition “View through time” by Bach-Frolyak

Etella Chupryk, piano

Olga Fenuk, soprano together with Academic instrumental ensemble "Vysokyi Zamok"

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Record is set!!! Organizers of Bach Marathon: Iolanta Pryshlyak and Bohdan Segin

Gala-concert featuring winners of the I Festival-contest named after J. Bach

Бах марафон у Львові

Evhen Kruk and Mariya Tkachyk, string lineup of the “INSO-Lviv” orchestra, conductor Natalya Ponomarchuk (Dniropetrovsk)

Весь світ 21 березня святкує 330-річчя геніального німецького композитора Йоганна Себастьяна Баха. Львів’яни, які теж люблять і шанують його творчість, приєднались до всесвітньої ініціативи "Бах в метро", спрямованої на популяризацію безсмертної музичної спадщини Й. С. Баха. Особливою подією у мистецькому житті Львова, якою могли насолоджуватись львів’яни та гості міста, став "Бах Марафон" – 24-годинне живе виконання творів Баха. Всього прозвучали 29 концертів, у яких взяли участь понад 600 українських та зарубіжних музикантів. "Бах марафон" у Львові розпочався опівночі одним із найбільших творів натхненника бароко – Високою месою – і закінчився через 26 годин Великодньою ораторією. Подія, яка стала яскравим сегментом у мозаїці культурного життя Львова, встановила новий рекорд України в номінації “Масові заходи” за найтриваліше живе виконання творів Й. С. Баха. Встановлення рекорду було зафіксовано представниками Книги рекордів України з врученням Сертифікату організаторам – Львівській обласній філармонії. Цілий день 21 березня музику композитора можна було почути і в таких "некласичних" місцях, як кафе, ресторани, і навіть трамваї. Протягом місяця пасажири курсували від залізничного вокзалу до центру міста у трамваї, прикрашеному портретом Й. С. Баха, а насолодитись його творами можно було й на багатьох інших маршрутах, й таким чином, приєднатись до цього ювілею.

"High Mess" conductor Ilya Stupel, soloists: Anastasiya Kornutyak and Yulia Onyshko

Petro Kolodiy, Head of Lviv Regional Administration and winner of the I Festival-contest named after J. Bach

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Petro Tityayev, violin (Lviv) and Anastasiya Boyko, piano (Lviv)

Winner of the I Festival-contest named after J. Bach

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“Visions” by Lyudmyla Davydenko On April 7th, at “Green Sofa” art gallery took place presentation of the exhibition “Visions” by Lyudmyla Davydenko. Davydenko got her first art training at Myrhorod College of ceramics, and later she graduated lviv Academy of Arts. She also worked as artist at Kokchetav Porcelain plant. She is know for her spectacular ceramic and graphical works as well as easel paintings. Works of Lyudmyla Davydenko are in many private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Germany, USA. She is participant of many national and foreign art salons and festivals, including Art Festival in Zurich, Art-Kyiv Contemorary 2010 and latest Art-Paris 2015 international exhibition. Exhibition “Visions” features original oilpaintings showcasing author’s perception of people, animals, landscapes as “visions”. Exhibition is on display at “Green Sofa” (7, Virmens’ka str.) art gallery till April 26, 2015.

"Візії" Людмили Давиденко У львівській художній галереї "Зелена канапа" 7 квітня відбулась прем'єра виставки Людмили Давиденко під назвою "Візії". Вона навчалась у Миргородському керамічному технікумі, потім працювала живописцем на фарфоровій фабриці у Кокчетаві, а пізніше закінчила львівську академію мистецтв. Л. Давиденко постійний учасник вітчизняних і зарубіжних художніх виставок і фестивалів, у тому числі Цюріхського фестивалю мистецтв, "Арт-Київ Contemporary 2010", і зовсім недавно, міжнародної виставки "Арт-Париж 2015".Художниця відома своїм чудовим керамічними і графічними роботами, а також станковим живописом. Роботи Людмили Давиденко користуються популярністю серед приватних колекціонерів у Європі та Північній Америці. У експозиції “Візії” представлені оригінальні картини олійними фарбами, які наочно демонструють авторське сприйняття людей, тварин, пейзажів, саме як "візій". Виставка експонуватиметься у галереї "Зелена канапа" (вул. Вірменська, 7) до 26 квітня.

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Miss Africa Lviv 2015 Lviv’s trendy Kino Event Hall hosted the exotic Miss Africa Lviv 2015 beauty pageant on April 4th. All of the contestants are African students currently studying at Lviv’s universities or institutes. Five lovely ladies qualified for the finals, representing the nations of: Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria, and Tunisia. After a rich and entertaining program where the young ladies competed in six separate contents, the jury decided the winners. Nigeria’s Tolu Sivebukola was crowned Miss Africa Lviv 2015 and received her tiara from last year’s winner, Regina Morais. Other winners included: Namibia’s Idda Shavukah as First Vice Miss; and Tunisia’s Sabrina Assaad as Second Vice Miss. The event aims to promote African culture, tradition, and values through the beauty of the charming ladies.

Міс Африка Львів 2015 У стильному львівському клубі Event Hall Кіно 4 квітня відбувся конкурс краси "Міс Африка Львів 2015". Його учасницями стали африканські студентки, які навчаються в університетах або інститутах Львова. Після відбіркових турів п'ятеро фіналісток, що представляли Гану, Намібію, Нігерію і Туніс, показали журі свою красу, таланти і вміння. Молоді дами змагалися в шести категоріях цікавої та розважальної програми, після чого журі сказало своє слово. Нігерійка Толу Сівебукола отримала корону Міс Африка Львів 2015 з рук торішньої Міс Африка Регіни Мораїш. Першою віце-міс стала Гіддай Шавука з Намібії, а другою віце-міс – Сабріна Ассаада з Тунісу. Девіз конкурсу – "Поширення африканської культури та цінностей через красу".

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Namibia’s Idda Shavukah, First Vice Miss; Nigeria’s Tolu Sivebukola, Miss Africa Lviv 2015 and Tunisia’s Sabrina Assaad, Second Vice Miss. (L to R)

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Marta Wachholz

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Lviv Fashion Week: Autumn / Winter 2015 Lviv was home to some of Ukraine’s finest fashion designers and models last month, as the Lviv Fashion Week’s Autumn / Winter 2015 shows came to town from March 25-29. Most of this edition’s events took place at Lviv’s gleaming Danylo Halytskyi International Airport. For five days, Leopolitan fashionistas and guests of the city enjoyed several collections from leading Ukrainian designers such as: Roksolana Bogutska, Oksana Mukha, Marta Whachholz, and Oksana Piekna. Other designers to be featured during the events include: Kateryna Karol; Bazhani; Kyiv’s Cher-nika; Odesa’s KEKA;

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Ternopil’s Lidiya Yanitska; Mykolaiv’s Natalia Grechana; and Lviv’s own Lesia Semi. As the event’s special guest, Belarus’ famed Natasha TSU RAN presented her latest Autumn / Winter 2015 collection. Once again, young designers presented their works at the OFF Schedule and LeBOX events. As always, the programme of Lviv Fashion Week was rich and action-packed, featuring several exhibitions, lectures, roundtable discussions, and presentations. Among the most popular lectures were from Gianni Fontana (aka The Style Buff ) and distinguished blogger Myroslaw Melnyk.

KEKA

Kateryna Karol

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Natasha TSU RAN

KEKA

OFF Schedule: Sergey Drachev (Belarus)

Natasha TSU RAN

Cher Nika by Cherkas

Львівський тиждень моди: осінь / зима 2015 Минулого місяця Львів приймав найкращих модельєрів і моделей з усієї України під час Тижня моди осінь / зима 2015. Більшість подій цього модного шоу відбулася у приміщенні львівського міжнародного аеропорту ім. Данила Галицького. Протягом п'яти днів, шанувальники модних фасонів могли оглядати й обговорювати колекції від провідних українських дизайнерів, серед яких, зокрема, були: Роксолана Богуцька, Оксана Муха, Марта Вагхольц і Оксана Пєкна. Також показали свої колекції Катерина Кароль; Bazhani; Cher-nika з Києва; Keka з Одеси; Лідія Яніцька

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з Тернополя; Наталя Гречана з Миколаєва і Леся Семі зі Львова. Спеціальним гостем Тижня моди була знаменита Наташа TSU RAN з Білорусі, яка представила свою найновішу колекцію осінь / зима 2015. Молоді дизайнери традиційно представили свої роботи в показах OFF Schedule і LeBOX. Як завжди, програма Львівського Тижня Моди була багатою та насиченою – тут були виставки, цікаві лекції, круглі столи та презентації. Мабуть, найбільш популярною стала лекція італійського дизайнера Джанні Фонтана (відомого як The Style Buff ) і блогера Мирослава Мельника.

Cher Nika by Cherkas

Oksana Mukha

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LESIA SEMI The young and talented Ukrainian fashion designer Lesia Semi made a successful debut presenting her collection of Autumn / Winter 2015 outfits at Lviv Fashion Week last month. The modern, urban design of the LESIA SEMI brand is combined with experimental cutouts, which focus the attention on materials, textures, and the internal handling of the garments. The line is complemented by individual, Art Decostyle accessories such as silver, wood, and enamel. The collection showcases a full range of clothes, including: dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, dress pants, jackets, blouses, overcoats, and evening gowns. The aesthetic look of the brand is based on the vividness of the lines and the brevity of the forms. The complex, constructive cutouts combine the simplicity of the exterior with comfort of everyday wear. Exclusively natural fabrics were used to create the collection, including: wool, jersey, and leather. The LESIA SEMI brand was also presented at the Poland Fashion Week in Lodz.

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LESIA SEMI Українська молода й талановита дизайнер жіночого одягу Леся Семі успішно дебютувала на Lviv Fashion Week з колекцією одягу осінь/зима 2015. Сучасний урбаністичний дизайн бренду LESIA SEMI поєднується з експериментами у крої, особливою увагою до матеріалів і фактур та доповнюється лінією аксесуарів у стилі ар-деко зі срібла, дерева та емалі. У колекції представлено повний асортимент одягу: сукні, спідниці, комбінезони, брюки, жакети, блузи, пальта, вечірній одяг. Естетика бренду базується на чіткості ліній, лаконічності форм, складному конструктивному крої при зовнішній простоті та, водночас, комфорті у носінні. В колекції використані натуральні матеріали: вовна, трикотаж, органза, шкіра. А вже 18 квітня колекція бренду LESIA SEMI була представлена на Fashion Week Poland у м. Лодзь.

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Casting “Miss Lviv 2015” On March 27th Lviv’s “Anturazh Club” hosted a glamorous casting call for the upcoming Miss Lviv 2015 contest, which will take place in May at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre. More than 100 Leopolitan beauties took part in the selection process. An allstar jury including three former Miss Lviv winners, faced the arduous task of selecting 14 girls, who will take part in the grand final show. Casting was divided into two stages – within first stage the young ladies were expected to present their best skills and personality traits in order to impress the jury; and those who got lucky to get the second stage, took part in the bikini photo session.

Event's friendly and big hearted jury

Відбір красунь на конкурс "Міс Львів 2015" Кастинг на конкурс краси "Міс Львів 2015", який пройде в травні в приміщенні львівського Оперного театру, відбувся в клубі "Антураж". Понад 100 найкрасивіших дівчат Львова взяли участь у цьому яскравому шоу. Перед журі, до складу якого, зокрема, входили три колишні Міс Львова і Міс Україна – Андріана Хасаншин – постало нелегке завдання вибору 14 панянок, які візьмуть участь у грандіозному фіналі конкурсу. Кастинг був розділений на два тури: у першому дівчата мали продемонструвати свої найкращі навички та особисті якості для того, щоб справити враження на журі; а в другому турі кастингу на них чекала фотосесія в бікіні.

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Celebrating Easter at SAN'KOFF

Великдень з клубом SAN'KOFF

Lviv’s nightlife leader – SAN’KOFF nightclub delighted it’s numerous fans with spectacular Easter celebration party. This time the venue famous with original cocktails, groovy music and crowds of the most beautiful party-going public, offered guests truly fabulous Easter.All night long guests were entertained by DJ VADOX, MC Miklos Baranov and PJ SAN’KOFF Angels. As party’s highlight came MATILDA – DJ of the band А.Р.М.І.A., who presented the crowd with metropolitan music rhythms. Also there is yet another good news for Leopolitan party goers, as from now on it is possible to lounge with the favorite club SAN'KOFF in the central part of the city! Looking forward for grand opening of new venue SAN’KOFF PLATINUM which intrigues with it’s creative concept already now.

Один з найбільш відвідуваних нічних клубів Львова – SAN'KOFF – гучно відсвяткував Великдень разом зі своїми шанувальниками. У клубі, відомому своєю яскравою публікою, оригінальними напоями і чудовою музикою, відбулася справжня Великодня забава. Усю ніч гостей розважали DJ VADOX, MC Miklos Baranov та PJ SAN’KOFF Angels. Особливою гостею вечірки була MATILDA – DJ гурту А.Р.М.І.Я., яка порадувала всіх столичними ритмами музики. Сьогодні також маємо для львів’ян прекрасну новину, адже відпочивати разом з клубом SAN'KOFF тепер можна буде ще й у центральній частині міста! З нетерпінням очікуємо на новенький заклад під назвою San'koff PLATINUM з цікавою та креативною концепцією! Будь у тренді – завітай у SAN'KOFF!

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LVIV RESTAURANTS Restaurants Alpaca Cuisine: Latin American. 10, Shevchenka avn. Tel.: (032) 272-50-41 Hours: from 11:00 Visa Card. Andersen 39, Rudnytskogo str. Hours: 10:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 237-38-79 Amadeus 7, Katedralna sqr. Tel.: (032) 297-80-22 Hours: 11:00–23:00 A welcoming and elegant dining out venue.

“At the Golden Rose” Galician and Jewish Restaurant 37, Staroyevreiska str. (near old Synagogue) Tel.: (050)370-38-63 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Wi-Fi. Cuisine: Halytcian/Jewish The ONLY restaurant in Ukraine with NO prices in menu – You should bargain over bill, to come to reasonable solutions. Bukhara 6, Furmanska str., Tel.: (032) 244-42-25 Catch a glimpse of the mystical pearl of Central Asia in the eastern flavoured dining option. Brudershaft 16, Virmenska str. Hours: 10.00–23.00 Tel.: (032) 235-42-43 Cafe 1 Cuisine: continental, French, Italian 5, Katedralna sqr. Tel.: (032) 242-33-69 Hours: 10:00–22:00 Visa Card.

Celentano restaurant 11, Saksaganskogo Hours: 11:00–22:00 Tel.: (032) 240-34-76 22, Rynok sq., Tel.: (032) 236-72-60 Culinary Studio Kryva Lypa Cuisine: Halycian, Local 8, Kryva Lypa passage, Tel.: (032) 272-46-02 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Fashion club Cuisine: Сontinental 1, Pidkovy sqr. Tel.: (032) 272-88-91 Breakfast hours: 08:30–11:30 Business lunch: Mon.–Fri., 12:30–15:00 Disco: from 23:00. Hours: 24 hours. Visa Card. Darwin Cuisine: Сontinental, Fusion 6, Shevska str., 5th fl., Tel.:(032) 294-82-05 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Dynamo Blues 4, Stusa str. Hours: 12:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 275-01-89 Dim Legend (House of Legends) 48, Staroyevreyska str. Tel.: 050 430-29-24 Hours: 11:00–02:00

Improvisation restaurant Hrushevsky cinema jazz Cuisine: continental, national 28, Shevchenko avn., Tel.: (098) 676-46-00 Hours: 9:00–2:00 Menu: eng./ukr. Free Wi-Fi, Visa Card, Maestro A new restaurant

in the 100-years-old cinema hall with large screen. Film shows like in real cinema hall, live music, photo, painting exhibitions, presentations, parties. Banquets and weddings for 150 persons in the Lviv city heart. Delicious food and good wine. And chef who will chat with you with big pleasure!

“Garmata” Restaurant Citadel Inn 24/7 Lobby Lounge, Hookah, Winery, Degustation menu, Catering services. 11, Grabovskogo st., Lviv Tel.: (032) 295 82 22

16, Teatralna str. Tel.: (032) 295-95-00 Hours: 12:00–23:00 Menu: EN/UA Noted for its extensive wine list and selection of regional delicacies. Try Ukrainian cuisine in modern interpretation degustation set by the Chef Volodymyr Pavliuk. Complimentary Wi-Fi

Lion’s castle Park 7, Hlinky str., Lviv Tel.: (032) 297–15–63 (+38) 067 323 07 37 Hours: 7:00–23:00 Menu: engl./ukr. WiFi. Visa Card. www.lioncastlehotel.com

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Kryjivka somewhere at Rynok Square Tel.: (050)430-63-54 Hours: 24 hours Menu: engl./ukr. Wi-Fi, Visa Card. Kupol 37, Chajkovskogo str. Tel.: (032) 261-44-54 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Visa Card. One of Lviv’s most stylish and sophisticated dining out options, Kupol has a touch of understated Habsburg grandeur.

Leopolis Restaurant Inside Hotel Leopolis Cuisine: modern Ukrainian and European.

Masoch-café 7, Serbs’ka str. Tel.: (050)371-04-40 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card. Cuisine: international menu including a wide range of aphrodisiacs. Refined cuisine with slight touch of sin side by side with the first monument to the famous European writer, Lvivite Leopold von SacherMasoch. The Most Expensive Galician Restaurant Lviv centre, 14, Rynok square, (second floor) Tel.: 050 430-87-83 Hours: 11:00–02 :00 Cuisine: Ukrainian/ European Wi–Fi, Visa Card. The most “Expensive Galician Restaurant” is located in the heart of Lviv on Rynok square

in the same building as famous “Kryjivka” but on the second floor. Thrill starts directly when guest enters the premiseeveryone has chance to find out secrets of Masons brotherhood with all signs and symbols. Restaurant “Culinarium” 70, Staroznesenska Str., Tel.: (032) 242 39 90 Delicious steaks, extensive wine card, cozy and relaxing atmosphere. culinarium.com.ua La Piazza 27, Svobody avn. TM “Opera Passage”, 4th floor. Cuisine: Italian. Tel.: (032) 295-88-14/15 11:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card, Maestro. The only original Italian restaurant with best selection of pizzas, pastas and salads in the city. Prague Cuisine: Continental, Czech 8, Gnatuyka str. Tel.: (032) 274-12-20 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Menu: engl./ukr. Wi-Fi, Visa Card. The whole interior of the restaurant is a synonym for exclusivity. The venue boasts an Art Nouveau interior complete with samples of postcards and posters painted by the Czech artisrt Alphonse Mucha. Pafos 5, Pylnykarska str. Tel.: ( 032) 297-08-23 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Enjoy fine examples of Cypriot cuisine in this European eatery.

Panorama Cuisine: Mediterranean 45, Svobody avn. Tel.: (032) 225-90-09 Hours: 07:00–01:00 Menu: engl./pol./ukr. Wi-Fi, Visa Card. Sample unrivalled views of the picturesque downtown Lviv skyline as you dine in style at this high-level restaurant Pizza FELICHITA Cuisine: Italian 1, Mickiewicza sqr., (George Hotel) Tel.: 067 361-28-28 Hours: 10:00 – 23:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card,Maestro. Specialties of the venue: delicious pizza, gourmet pasta and exquisite wine. Restaurant “Left bank” 28, Svobody avn. (Opera and ballet Theatre, underground.) Tel.: (050) 430-53-85 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Cuisine: celebrities best recipes and dishes. Wi-Fi. Club, functioning as constant daily international Modern At festival featuring expositions of paintings, live concerts, culinary evenings, creative meetings, providing unique chance to become artist by trying to be musician or painter.

Shakespeare Cuisine: continental. 144, Lubinska str., Tel.: (032) 295-5-295 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Breakfast:

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Lviv RESTAURANTS from 08:00 Menu: engl./ukr. Wi-Fi, Visa Card. The spirit of merry old England is alive and well in Lviv, as this tasteful tribute to the great British bard demonstrates.

Сigar Lounge Inside Hotel Leopolis, 1floor (basement floor) 16, Teatralna str. Tel.: (032) 295-95-00 Hours: 17:00 till the last guest. World class cigars and tobacco, exclusive beverages at the lounge zone and cozy historical ambience. Sim porosyat (Seven piglets) 9, Bandery str., Lviv Hours: 10:00 – last customer Tel.: (032) 297-55-58

Split Cuisine: Сontinental, Japanese 6/7, Mitskevicha sqr. Tel.: (032) 242-22-00 Hours: 24 hours. Wi-Fi, Visa Card. The restaurant of the extensive Club Split Lviv complex is a comfortable and cozy establishment situated in the central part of Lviv. It offers a great choice of dishes, live music, and luxurious interior. Smakolyk Cuisine:Ukrainian 5, Mikhalchuka str., Tel.: (032) 245-22-84 Hours: 8:00–21:00 The Grill Cuisine: European, steak specialties 22, Teatralna str. Тel.: (032) 235-49-91 Hours: 11:00–23:00

Viennese Coffee House Cuisine: Сontinental 12, Svobody avn, Tel.: (032) 235-87-21 Hours: 09:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card. Quite simply a Lviv classic. This venue actually dates back to 1829 and is the oldest still functioning in the city. You will feel equally at home enjoying delicious pastires and coffee or a hearty meal. Billiards also on offer. Trapezna (Refectory) of “Museum of ideas” Cuisine: Traditional monastery food in Galicia. 18A, Valova str., Lviv Frate Mykhaylo: 097 421-76-84 Frate Yaroslav: 097 226-28-85 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Menu: engl./ukr No smoking Located in the basement cellar of former Bernarden monastery venue ofers authentic atmosphere of medieval monastery refectory flled with chamber and spiritual music. Club of gastronomic ideas. Tex-Mex BBQ Cuisine: American, Mexican, Steakhouse 7 Dudajeva Str., Lviv Tel.: (032) 261-1772 Hours: 10:00–23:00

Pubs and Bars Big Plate Cuisine: European, Ukrainian 67, Chornovola av., Tel.: (032) 235-63-17 (098) 822-55-66 Hours:10:00–22:00 Menu: engl/ukr Bar Mushly 35, Rynok square, Cuisine: Seafood Tel.: (098) 985 88 98 Hours: 7:30-till last client Pravda. Beer. Theatre. Lviv First Lviv manufac-

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tory beer 32, Rynok square Tel.: (050) 374 4986 Hours: 10:00-02:00 Own Brewery. Live music from 19.00

Banka Bar Cuisine: Conceptual Banka Bar offers rich and creative cocktail card 7, Kryva Lypa Lane, Tel.: 067 67 40 268 Hours: 12:00-24:00 Wi-Fi Facebook.com/ bankabar Instagram.com/barbanka Dublin 5, Kryva Lypa lane, Tel.: (032) 261-61-71 12:00–24:00 Thur., Fri., Sat – till 02:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card. A democratic but international quality venue providing a wide selection of beers and whiskeys.

Kumpel’ Cuisine: Galician Mytna sqr., Tel.: (032) 242-17-80 Hours: 24 hours. 2B, Chernovola avn., Tel.: (032) 229-51-77 Hours: 11:00–24:00. Visa Card. Specialties of the restaurant: “Alive” beer of three brands, brewed in own brewery, placed directly in the restaurant. Korzo Pub 10, Brativ Rogatyntsiv str. Tel.: (032) 275-70-92 Hours: 12:00–24:00 A friendly and welcoming old style pub atmosphere with all the hospitality you would expect to find in the west Ukrainian capital.

Lviv RESTAURANTS Mons Pius: Beer & Meat 14, L. Ukrainka str., (Armenian yard), Tel.: (032) 235-60-60 097 64-54-952 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card, Master Card Pub ”Mons Pius” ofers fresh ’alive” beer ”Mons Pius”, delicious charcoal grilled steakes, additionally to watching sports events on big TV in friendly atmosphere.

MI100 Restaurant & Sport Pub 7, Naukova str. Tel.: (032) 224 47 53 / 067 312 33 76 www.mi100.com.ua Open: Weekdays: 14.00 - 05.00 Weekends and Holidays: 12.00 - 05.00 Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Japanese. Delicious menu by iconic Spanish Master Chef Fernando Olivares Ballesteros. Bar with wide choice of beverages to satisfy every exquisite taste

Stargorod Cuisine: Ukrainian, European 1, Rymlyanyna str., Tel.: (032) 229-55-05 Hours: 24 hours Menu: engl./ukr.

Pub-museum Gasova Lampa Cuisine: Ukrainian/European 20, Virmenska str, Tel.: (050)371-09-08 Hours:. 11:00–02:00 Special attractions of the venue are great collection of kerosene lamps all over the world, best ‘alive” beer from huge wooden barrels, alchemist’s fiery secret liquveurs and multiconfessional terrace under Lviv roofs.

242-25-93 www.robertdoms. lviv.ua Cavernous basement cellar pub. Beer Restaurant Royal brewery 3, Staroyevreyska, str. Tel.: (032) 236 80-80, 236-88-86 Hours:10:00 -23:00 Cuisine: Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, Greek and Mediterranean, Italian, pizza, seafood and vegetarian

Cafes

Fast Food

Hours: 10:00–00:00 Tel.: (050)434-71-48 The last analogue post office in Lviv. Sms and e-mail have to transform into pie bakery café in the modern world. The biggest collection of Lviv postcards is displayed here as one of the ways to record the city history.

Hours: 10:00–22:00 Tel.: (050) 430 60 33

Green Vegetarian art-cafe 5, Br.Rogatynciv str. Tel.:(097) 773 7700 Hours: 11:00–22:00

This is the place to have delicious morning coffee, homemade pies, tartas and cheesecakes, pasta fresca and pizza, natural lemonade and fresh. It is the best choice for a Sunday family brunch. Tsukernya (Confectionary) 3, Staroyevreyska, str. Hours: 10:00–22:00 Tel.: (032) 235-69-49

Fresca 9, Krakivska str. Tel.: (032) 272-49-85 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Galka 4, Kovzhuna str. Tel.: (032) 297-81-04 Hours: 10:00–22:00

Prague 8, Gnatuyka str., Tel.: (032) 274-12-20 Hours: 11:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card. More then 15 different brands of bottled and draught beer on offer.

COFFEESHOP COMPANY Pl.Soborna, 2 Tel: 050 3377332 Hours: 9.00 – 22.00 Menu: eng./ukr. Wi fi, visa card The Coffeeshop Company is a place for a relaxed conversation while you are enjoying excellent coffee and Austrian food and pies.

Strudel-Haus 6/10, Shevska str., Tel.: (032) 294-82-06 Hours: 10:00–23:00

Robert Doms 18, Kleparivska str., Tel.: (032) 242-25-94,

Post office on Drukarska Street 3, Drukarska str.

Lviv chocolate workshop 3, Serbs’ka str.

Royal yard (Italian mansion) 6. Rynok sqr. Hours: 10:00–20:00 Tel.: (032) 297-53-66

McDonalds 7, Shevchenko avn., 24a, V. Velykogo str., 12, Chornovola str., 35, Svobody avn.,

SUSHI BARS

Tarta café by Mrs.Greenwich 24, Pekarska str. Tel.: 050 372 273 0 Hours: 9.00 – 23.00 Menu: ukr

Veronika 21, Shevchenka avn. Tel.: (032) 297-81-28 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Svit Kavy 6, Katedralna sqr. Tel.: (032) 297-56-75 Monday–Friday: 08:00–22:00 Saturday–Sunday: 09:00–23:00 Menu: ukr./engl./ germ.

Maky Cuisine: Japanese 27, Doroshenka str. Tel.: (050)317-60-79 Hours: 10:00–00:00 Yapi Cuisine: Japanese 6/8, Svobody ave. Tel.: 8 032 272-29-72 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Japanese cuisine restaurant “Yapi” – is an island of modern Japanese culture in old Lviv. Sushi Kappo-in 8, Levytskogo str. Hours: 10:30–22:30 Tel.: (032) 245-31-09 Yapona hata 4, Staroyevreyska str. Tel.: (032) 297-51-17 29, Svobody avn. Tel.: (032) 261-60-31 8, Kryva Lypa Lane, Tel.: (032) 255-54-51 27, Rynok square, Tel.: (032) 235-50-93 Open 24 hours

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NIGHTLIFE Nightclubs Anturazh 59, Chornovola ave, Open 19:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon. Tel: (067) 105 81 81 HiresH Karaoke Club 2, Petrushevycha sqr. Tel.: (032) 225-54-45, (067) 670-08-67 Open: 18:00–6:00

MI100 Entertainment center 7, Naukova str. Tel.: (032) 224 47 53 / 067 312 33 76 www.mi100.com.ua Open: Weekdays: 14.00 - 05.00. Weekends and Holidays: 12.00 - 05.00. “Brunswick” Bowling” – 8 lanes; Karaoke; Sport Pub with big screens to enjoy any TV shows and sport events; City’s biggest Gentlemen Club (Strip) with two stages; Delicious menu by iconic Spanish Master Chef Fernando Olivares Ballesteros. Rafinad People 1, Rudanskogo str. Tel.: (032) 261 61 68 Zanzibar 36, Lypyns’kogo str. Tel.: (067) 255-66-57 www.zanzibar.com.ua Friday, Saturday from 23:00. House, Electro, Minimal, R n’ B, Trance. Club “Renesans” 2, Kovzhuna str., Tel. 067 22 01 444 www.facebook.com/

renesanslvivclub Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

GALAKTIKA Lviv – Vynnyky, Galytska str., 21 B Tel.: (032) 296-26- 96 www.galaktika-club. com

SAN’KOFF 36, Shchyrets’ka str. Tel.: 097-00-675-00 096-222-60-60 Hours: 19:00–6:00 Spectacular 340m2 spacious dance floor Night club, Restaurant Whisky Pub, Summer terrace www.sankoff.com.ua

Lerroy Country Club 80,Heroiv UPA str., Open 22:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Tel.: (032) 239 31 60 “888 Havana” D. Galytskogo str., 1 Tel.: (032) 235- 88-77 www.karaokeclub888.com.ua

KINO Event hall 2, Chornovola avn. Tel.: 067 713-30-78 www.kinohall.com.ua

International Youth Entertainment Club Metro 14, Zelena, str. If you're a fan of racism, xenofobia, drug use, homophobia, aggression – visiting us could be danger ous for your brain! We speak english/ mówimy po polsku / biz Türkçe konusuyoruz; Located in city centre; Over 1000 m2 of drive; Yard with bar ~ 400 m2; 5 bars – minimal waiting time; restaurant; bar flyer show; travesty show. on.fb.me/metroua vk.com/nclub_metro Hours: 21:00–6:00 Tel.: 0 800 30-40-800 067 670-42-43 www.metroclub. com.ua

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Picasso Club 88, Zelena str., Tel.: (032) 275-32-72 (050) 430-58-02 Café: Monday-Friday 12:00–17:00 Night club: Mon.Sun. 22:00–05:00. www.picasso.lviv.ua Picasso Club is truly cult venue for the best leisure of Lviv’s party-going people different generations. You can find here various concerts, thematic parties and best selection of European dancefloor hits. Picasso Club was founded in 1997. PLAY Bar 6, Kryva Lypa Lane Tel.: (032) 272-25-01 (096) 367-60-26 Lounge Bar, Restaurant, Cocktail & Party Club

HOLIDAY GETAWAYS

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krainians enjoy number of holidays throughout the year – there are religious holidays such as Orthodox Christmas, Easter and Holy Trinity, newly accepted Western holidays like St. Valentine Day, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, plus those celebrating Ukraine’s relatively new independence – Independence Day and Constitution Day. Others, Labor Days and Victory Day have their roots in Soviet times. Under the Soviets, Labor Days was one of the greatest holidays of the year – with colorful demonstrations and celebration of the workers and collective farmers. Today, practically nobody bothers with parades, transparency and that entire Soviet staff (surely except for some energetic old people, who try to revive those "good old days"). People just stay at home and rest or use those holidays for short trips away from city as sometimes, it’s the best and the only way to unwind after a long week. But it can be daunting to decide where to dedicate your money when you only have a few days time. To help you choose the best destinations for maximizing your weekend, Lviv Today compiled places with just the right ratio of accessibility, affordability and entertainment to leave you rejuvenated and ready to return to the grind on Monday.

THE VALLEY OF NARCISSI

The Valley of narcissi, located in Kireshi Village in only few kilometers from Khust (Zakarpattia region), is the only place in Ukraine, where the narrow-leaved narcissus – Narcissus Angustifolius aka Narcissus poeticus – is blooming in natural environment. And it’s the biggest natural seat of Narcissus poeticus in Europe as it covers the area of 257 hectares. There are similar, but smaller Narcissi fields in the Alps and the Balkans and in Romania, but only here in Khust these

flowers grow at the amazing height almost 1,000 meters lower than elsewhere in Europe. Highlands are considered its natural environment, not valleys with their warmer climate. Researchers claim that the Narcissus appeared here back in the Ice Age, when mud poured into the valley from the surrounding mountains and brought the roots of the mountainous ecosystem. The Valley of Narcissi is protected by the government and makes part of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, which in 1992 was included into the international network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. There’s no walking among the Narcissi, only along the paved roads. And it's forbidden to pick flowers in the Valley. Visiting time is crucial for the Valley; it only makes sense to come

here when it is in full blossom. Depending on the weather in spring, each year the blossoming period slightly fluctuates: it can be as early as in late April and up to mid-May. Most Ukrainians arrive to the Valley during May holidays of 1-9. So plan your trip and step into a Narcissi wonderland! Distance from Lviv: 270 km

"SAKURA FEST"

One the biggest proud of Uzhhorod is the unique alley of rare sakuras (cherries) planted on the both sides of the river Uzh. It is the longest and the most amazing alley in Europe with more than thousand Japanese cherries trees which with their soft pink blossom at the end of late April and in early May turn the city into the fantastic garden. Delicate cherry flowers and exciting aroma attracts thousands of tourists to visit Uzhhorod in spring and admire this colorful and tender miracle. These unique trees grow only in three places in the world: Japan, several U.S. states and in Uzhhorod. Moreover, in these days – roughly form April 25, the city launches the International Festival of Music and Creativity "Sakura Fest" and the symbol of it is the romantic magician Count Sakura, who appears in all events of Uzhhorod and entertains visitors and guests of the city. In Uzhhorod almost at the same time with "Sakura Fest" the festival of wine and honey “Sunny drink” takes place already for eight years in a row. At this festival not only Transcarpatia masters demonstrate their products but representatives of other parts of Ukraine and foreign neighbors are boasting their goods. Annualy, in the beginning of May city residents do their best to preserve and enlarge sakura alley, planting new seedlings, because according to Japanese wisdom to those who personally plants sakura comes good luck and good fortune. Distance from Lviv: 245 km

KRYVORIVNYA IN THE CARPATHIANS

For anyone who would like to explore the history of Hutsul traditions and who wants to enjoy one of the most picturesque destinations in the Carpathians, Kryvorivnya is the ideal location to explore. The village is most definitely not for the faint hearted, as it was not named Kryvorivnya meaning "Crooked Plain" without reason. Kryvorivnya's landscape is extremely mountainous, and to get to some of the homes would probably qualify as a strenuous hike for skilled hikers. Yet it has charm, historical attractions and sites that are so beautiful that it will leave visitors speechless. The Hutsuls are an ancient ethno-cultural community who inhabited the Carpathian Mountains, with the highest concentration LVIV TODAY | April 2015

LVIV TRAVEL of Hutsuls being in Ukraine and also spread into Romania. These highlanders are very well respected and the culture still lives on today. One of their most famous traditions is their immaculate craftsmanship skills, as their handmade goods show attention to detail and are always colorful. Some of the works include rugs, pottery, sculptures, metal work, woodwork, egg decorating and weaving. They are also known for their lively dances and music. Kryvorivnya lies along the banks of the Cheremosh River, and has been a place of refuge, tranquility and inspiration for historians researching the Hutsuls, as well as many famous Ukrainian writers, including Lesya Ukrayinka and Ivan Franko. Not only was the village a pilgrimage destination for many poets, politicians and writers but many also stayed in Kryvorivnya, leading to the village getting unofficial name of "Ukrainian Athens". This breathtaking village has a few very noteworthy attractions that visitors are recommended to explore, such as the old wooden church and belfry. The church was established in 1719 and the construction of this wooden structure was completed in 1818. It features magnificent nineteenth century painted murals. Kryvorivnya also features three wonderful museums that visitors can attend namely the M. Hrushevsky Museum, the Hutsul Grazhda Museum and the Ivan Franko Literary Memorial Museum. The village has a very powerful and rich history, and its wonderful landscapes continue to lure visitors, as its beauty is unmatched and local people are truly unique and fascinating. Distance from Lviv: 251 km

A TOUR OF SOKAL

In the Ukrainian language, the word sokal refers to a falcon, leading to the belief that the town of Sokal was named after this beautiful bird of prey. The town was mentioned in documents dating back to 1377, and was granted the Magdeburg Law in the year 1424, allowing the residents to cut trees down for the building and development of the town. The peaceful Buh river that runs through the town always supplied it residents with fish and today is a beautiful feature of the town. Located in the Lviv region, the town of Sokal is situated in a district of its own, namely the Sokal District. The town has a wonderful history and reminders of its past are scattered across the landscape. It used to fall under Poland during the years of 1918 to 1944, but as a part of Ukraine, the town has grown into a wonderful attraction, while remaining picturesque and quaint in certain ways. There are many attractions in the town of Sokal for visitors to enjoy and tourists will find the town to be fascinating and wonderful to explore. Some of the landmark structures featured in Sokal include the amazing St Peter and St Paul’s Church, a nineteenth century chapel, the sixteenth century St Nicholas Church, the Bernardine Monastery and the remains of a 1762 synagogue that is a significant landmark in the city. Sokal City Hall is another magnificent structure to visit, with its neatly painted and well maintained features, and its beautiful clock tower on the roof. Sokal might be one of the smaller cities in Ukraine, with an estimated population of approximately twenty-two thousand, but it is most certainly a picturesque and interesting destination. It is a recommended attraction in the country and visitors to this unique town will not be disappointed. Distance from Lviv: 85 km LVIV TODAY | April 2015

BUCHACH – A LESSER KNOWN BUT DELIGHTFUL DESTINATION

Like most towns and cities in Ukraine, Buchach is a historic town that survived war and battles. With a population of approximately twelve thousand, Buchach is not a very big town, but the community is close knit. With its location on the Strypa river, the town is a beautiful destination to visit while touring Ukraine. It is quaint and surrounded by natural wonders. Located near Lviv, in the Ternopil region, Buchach invites visitors to explore its rich history and discover the many noteworthy sights and attractions that it has to offer. It is uncertain when exactly the town of Buchach was established as it is only mentioned in documents for the first time in the year 1397. Galicia had been under Polish rule for almost fifty years by then, and it was while the area was ruled by Poland that many Jewish, Polish and other community members relocated to Buchach. It was viewed as a shelter, as the majority of the population that made the town their home was of the Jewish religion. A strong Jewish presence is still alive today, but many of the truly historic buildings have been destroyed to be replaced by new innovative structures, which many believe was a bid for residents to forget the past. However, there are still a number of attractions that will be of interest to international and Ukrainian tourists. The Buchach Old City Hall is definitely a noteworthy sight, as the building was collaboration between the well- known sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel and Bernard Meretyn, who was an architect. The St. Mykola Church is another place of interest, as is the Taras Shevchenko monument and the old castle ruins.

A few world famous people were also born in Buchach, such as the acting teacher Lee Strasberg, who was born in 1901, and the legendary Simon Wiesenthal, born in 1908, and better known as the man who demanded justice for many by pursuing war criminals. Buchach has numerous activities and landscapes to walk through, making the town of Buchach a recommended destination. Why not pay a visit to this place of history, myth and legend. Distance from Lviv: 155 km

“FORPOST 2015: SPIRIT OF WARRIOR”

Transport yourself to a place where history and fantasy merge into a breath taking world at the “Forpost 2015:Spirit of Warrior” Medieval Festival in Kamyanets-Podilsky (Khmelnytsky region). This annual event in Kamyanets-Podilsky will take place on May 1-3, and will transform local fortress and castle into a medieval wonderland. Be one of the spectators at the joust and cheer on your champions who compete for glory and honour. Watch as combatants take up arms on the field of valour or prove themselves in the archery competition; be entertained by colourful dancers and taste the finest medieval cuisine. Lose yourself in the bustling marketplace or amongst the colourful tents of the medieval re-enactors’ encampments. Here you will glimpse the past as re-enactors portray facets of everyday life of Medieval raiders, traders, warriors, nomads, and nobles and peasants. Come for the exquisite detail of Medieval market offering an array of food, clothing, craftsmanship and more, enjoy fire shows, gorge on the sizzling meats and fine mead, and leave with the taste of history on your lips and doublet. Festival attractions beguile young and old, and won’t cost a king’s ransom. For more information and tickets booking please visit www.ukrfest. eu/forpost-2015-dukh-vojina. Distance from Lviv: 275 km

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EBA MEETING WITH THE HEAD OF LVIV REGIONAL STATE ADMINISTRATION On March 12 the members of EBA Western Ukrainian office held a meeting with the Head of Lviv Regional State Administration, Oleg Synyutka. During the meeting, participants discussed the relevant topics for business and goals of regional development in 2015. The Head of Lviv Regional State Administration assured that the Regional State Administration is very interested in creation of a favorable business environment, for example in developing of good infrastructure and they already work on it. He also mentioned that the local authorities have a clear vision of the

need to eradicate corruption and encouraged to report any cases of abuse. "If there are some elements of corruption, please inform us about them. It is important to have single strong position on it from the whole society". Also Oleg Synyutka said the system of a "single window" for business will start working after the resumption of the Advisory Board for Enterprise, which will include top officials from regulatory bodies. We thank Mr. Synyutka for the meeting and look forward to continuing the cooperation between the regional business community and the Lviv Regional State Administration.

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EBA Events MEETING WITH HEAD OF LVIV CUSTOMS On March, 11 Regional Coordination Council of EBA Western Ukrainian office had a meeting with Mykola Horobynskyy, the Head of Lviv Customs. During the meeting they discussed a wide range of questions concerning bilateral cooperation. The sides emphasized on the process of Ukrainian customs legislation adaptation in line with EU, simplification of customs procedures, including minimum performance of customs formalities necessary to ensure compliance with the customs legislation of Ukraine. Also a lot of issues concerning the creation of favorable and comfortable conditions for citizens crossing the border were discussed. Mykola Horobynskyy mentioned that the average stay of vehicles in the areas of customs show that customs formalities at checkpoints generally carried out in compliance with established time standards. Thus, during the first months of 2015, the checkpoints in Lviv average time of vehicles in the areas of customs averaged – the "red corridor" – 62 min., the "green" – 4 min. The participants of the meeting noted the necessity for cooperation with businesses to improve the efficiency of customs control and expressed their belief that such initiatives are a good basis for creating a favorable investment climate in the region.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING On 18 March 2015 a meeting of the Management Committee took place. A topic for the discussion “The Strategy of Building and Managing a Successful Business in Ukraine” was presented by the speaker Oleh Drin – representative of the Finnish investment company K.Hartwall Invest, experience in large international companies PepsiCo and Carlsberg. Mr Drin manages projects in Ukraine, among them in Lviv – Leopolis and Opera Passage. One of the last great investments was the Inkerman Company. Oleh Drin made his speech as an interactive communication with the participants of the meeting. During the speech Mr. Drin clearly, based on illustrative examples, described the strategy of building and managing a successful

business in Ukraine. In the frame of the report invited speaker spoke about process approach to the management of the company, optimization of the business processes and about the organizational structure. In the course of the meeting Oleh Drin also gave many examples from his own practice. Mr. Drin shared principles of successful and rich people’s psychology: not to be afraid of the magnitude of tasks and ideas, have a sense of total responsibility, develop abstract thinking, set simple goals, and ignore difficulties. A colourful story aroused great admiration and active discussion about the management features among the participants and gave inspiration for the development and broadening horizons for the attendees.

MARKETING COMMITTEE On March 11, EBA Marketing Committee was held at the EBA office in Lviv. The participants of the meeting discussed Trends in Digital Communications 2015 based on research of Adobe and eMarketer. The invited speaker of the meeting was Volodymyr Hitsyak, expert of external communications "MTS Ukraine". Volodymyr Hitsyak started the meeting and told what shifts in consumer behaviour and

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technology adoption will have the impact on marketing in 2015. Also, after that Mr. Hitsyak highlighted channels that hold the most promise for marketers. As a conclusion, invited speaker stressed that the core metrics of 2015 won’t look that different from 2014. What will change is how marketers and media companies deal with the shifted reality of mobile-enabled, always-on consumers.

LABOUR MARKET INDEX In this issue of Lviv Today Markian Malskyy, Partner of Arzinger law firm, Head of West Ukrainian Branch Office, attorney-at-law, PhD, is answering the following question: What is the quorum of the voting shares for Joint-Stock Company in Ukraine and is it established at the legislative level? A general shareholders meeting of Joint-Stock Company is eligible subject to the participation registration of shareholders jointly owning more than 50 percent of the voting shares. This requirement is regulated by the Article 41 of the Law of Ukraine on Joint Stock Companies. It is worth saying that this provision come into force on 27 March 2015 with adoption the Amendments to the Law on Joint StockCompanies dated 19.03.2015 No. 272-VIII (hereinafter, the Law). Before these Amendments the quorum for JSCs was 60 percent of the voting shares. Also, the Law empowers a JSC’s general shareholders’ meeting to decide on shortened dividend payment terms. If dividends are not paid in due time, shareholders are entitled to apply to notaries for writs of execution, under which debts are recovered without recourse. The list of such documents shall be set by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The Law applies only to JSCs and does not change the quorum requirements for meetings of other legal entities, including limited liability companies. It should be noted that the Law will influence big companies, in which the minority shareholders have repeatedly blocked the conduct of general shareholders’ meetings, the change of management as well as the payment of dividends. In our view, the establishment of a quorum at the legislative level was not necessary. Thus, in some European countries the law does not set any quorum for general shareholders’ meetings. In the Anglo-Saxon law system, there are no quorum requirements for general shareholders’ meetings at all, while in the US and the UK the eligible number of shareholders is that of the shareholders attending the meeting. We believe that the most reasonable solution is to entitle shareholders to determine the quorum, while the relevant provision should be integrated in articles of association rather than at the legislative level. We would recommend that JSCs should amend their articles of association to bring them into line with the Law. The Law does not prescribe the term for such amendments or liability for failure to make them. However, the provisions of the Law prevail over JSCs’ articles of association regardless of whether the latter have been brought into line with such provisions.

In order to get your question answered by Mr. Markian Malskyy on the pages of LVIV TODAY, please send them by e-mail to info@ lvivtoday.com.ua (subject: Legal Advice)

EBA Western Ukrainian Office together with Lviv Consulting Group are presenting the results of the 8th Wave of Western Ukraine Labour Index con5 ducted in March 2015. 4,5 4 Compared to September 2014, Labour market Index in March 2015 went 3,07 3,5 the labour market 3,03 3,02unsta3,01 up by 0.41 and is at the level of 3.46. Thus, is still 2,88 2,58 3 ble but demonstrates positive trends for employers, namely, relatively low 2,5 salaries if calculated in hard currency and lower employee related expenses. 2 5 4,5 4 3,5 3 2,5 2 1,5 1 0,5 0

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Despite a very complicated situation in the economy, none of the respondents plan to reduce pay levels. 21 % of businesses, mostly in sales and distribution, will not review pay levels at all. 39% have already increased salaries in January, 2015; a half of them will adjust pay levels within next three months. 56% of respondents are ready to increase employees’ pay during three months to cover inflation rate and local currency devaluation. Some companies (IT and assembly operations) plan to do so each month for certain groups of employees. Employers became more active in recruitment of new hires in the market (78% compared to 50% in the previous wave). Companies are looking for sales specialists, engineers, marketing specialists, accountants and IT specialists with 3 +years of experience. There is a pronounced demand for line managers and semi-skilled labour by production companies. Fresh graduates became less attractive for employers. A small number of respondents started to look for top managers compared to zero demand in the past 6 to 9 months. Line Managers

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During the research the businesses were asked to share information about how the situation in the East of Ukraine influenced people related issues. 62% of businesses were affected, as some employees were mobilized into the army, mostly in production, but also in IT, retail, sales and agriculture businesses. 28 % of respondents (compared to 39% in the previous wave), namely businesses active in the textile, logistics and consulting areas did not feel the difference as they employ mostly women. 15% of companies (a five-fold increase), mostly in the distribution and machine building industries, became interested in employment of qualified specialists relocated from the east of Ukraine and the Crimea. LVIV TODAY | April 2015

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Emergency numbers Fire department – 101 Police – 102 Emergency medical assistance – 103 Gas control department – 104 Explosive–technical services – (+38 032) 262-21-73 Rescue-diving services – (+38 032) 275-82-13

J&L Consulting LLC 33А, Lychakivska str., 2nd floor Lviv, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297–05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua

Municipal services: Information service of Lviv City council – 1580 Lviv water supply network – 1551 Lviv electricity supply network – 1568 Lviv city light network – (+38 032) 270-64-65 Lviv heating and energy public network – 1585 Lviv Municipal Emergency repair company – (+38 032) 275-54-16 Lviv regional control and rescue service – (+38 032) 272-79-56

Officials City Council 1, Rynok sqr., Tel.: +38 (032) 254-60-06 www.city-adm.lviv.ua Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18, V.Vynnychenka str., office 118–119 Tel.: +38 (032) 235-64-78 www.mfa.gov.ua

24 hour pharmacies Apteka #12 35, I.Ohyenka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274 -85 -35 Apteka #2 3, Tyktora str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272-50-48 D.S. 1, Soborna str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274-20-06

Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv 79011, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

Airlines Danylo Halytskyi International Airport «Lviv» Tel.: +38(032) 229-81-12 www.lwo.aero Austrian Airlines 168, Lyubinska str., Lviv Tel.: 0800-3000-49 Hours of opening: Mon.–Fri., Sun. 10:00–18:00 www.austrian.com.ua “ASTRA AIRLINES” Office in Lviv Kopernika str 21/1 Tel.: (+38 032) 245–77–77 LOT Polish Airlines 5, Sychovych Striltsiv str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-50-57 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-11-55 Mon.–Fri. 09:00–17:00 lotlwo@lot.com www.lot.com

2nd floor, Airport Terminal Tel.: (+38 032) 298-69-77 www.flyuia.com UTair aviation 168, Lyubinska str., Lviv Tel.: (+ 38 032) 229-82-99 050 355 19 60 WIZZAIR Tel.: (+38 044) 206 – 48 – 88 WINDROSE Tel.: (+38 032) 295 – 82 – 98

Air tickets booking

Universal flights Sales Agency Booking and sales of flight tickets for all world destinations 3, Nalyvayka str., Lviv. Tel.: (032) 225-66-25 261-61-90 ufsalwo@gmail.com Mon.–Sat. 9:00–19:00 Sunday 9:00–18:00

Appartments for rent British Club Lviv 18, Nalyvaika Street, Lviv Tel.: (+380 32) 242-99-99 Tel.: (+380 67) 370-66-66

LUFTHANSA Tel.: (+38 032) 297-61-10

Podobovo Tel.: (+38 032) 275-68-89 +38 097 924-10-00

PEGASUS AIRLINES Tel.: 0-800-505-510 (+38 032) 244-43-01

Rent apartments Tel.: (+38 032) 23-86-193 +38 095 67-95-659

Turkish Airlines 4, Mitskevycha Square Tel.: (+38 032) 297-08-49 Mon.-Fri. 09:00-17:30 www.thy.com lwoops@thy.com call center 24/7 0-800-501-20-70

Lviv Rent Tel.: +38 067 769-44-18 +38 067 496-20-68

Ukraine International Airlines

OrendaLviv Tel.: +38 067 67-29-130 Lviv Euro Rent Tel.: (+38 032) 243 47 85 Tel.: (+38 032) 243 48 75

Banks

Car services

Privat Bank 11a-21, Hutsulska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-74-15 www.privatbank.ua

Alex (Volkswagen group) 357, Gorodotska st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-25-07

OTP Bank 20, I.Franka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 800 300-05-00 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 240-38-48 www.otpbank.com.ua Procredit Bank 5, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-44-60 www.procreditbank.com.ua Raiffeisen Bank Aval 8, Matejka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-29-39 www.avalbank.com VTB Bank 15, Valova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-53-98 www.vtb.com Ukrsib Bank 30, Kulisha str., Lviv Tel.: +38 800 500-58-00 www.ukrsibbank.com UkrEximBank 4, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-12-53 www.eximb.com Ukrsotsbank 10, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-05-01 www.usb.com.ua

Business centers Business Center Emerald 3, Petrushevicha sqr., Lviv, Tel. +38 067 672 6720 Business centre Lemberg 176, Khmelnitskogo str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 255-10-10 Business Center Optima-Plaza 7B, Naukova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-71-30 www.optima-plaza.com.ua

Diamant (Toyota) 44, Bogdanivska st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-01-12 Khrystyna (BMW) 1, Pjasetskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-19-00 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes, Jeep, Dodge, Crysler) 8, Washingtona str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 251-42-39

Tristar Auto Elit (Jaguar, Volvo, Land Rover) 2, Plastova st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 299-88-70

Consultancy J&L Consulting LLC 33А, Lychakivska str., 2nd floor, Lviv Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297–05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv 79011, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

Courier Services DHL 9, Chernivetska.,Tel.: (+38 032) 242-64-00 ACD-Express 2, Vodoginna str, office 206, Tel.: (+38 032) 241-84-80 Autolux 42, Sakharova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-65-15 EMS 1, Slovatskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 298-66-79 FedEx 5A, Naukova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 298 -16 -05

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UPS 205, Horodotska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 238 -43 -55

Embassies/ International bodies

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Austrian Centre 1, Universytetska str., Office 240 Tel.: (+38 032) 261-59-76

Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-25-25

Consulate of Lithuanian Republic 72, Heroyiv UPA str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-14-19 Fax: (+38 032) 298-89-35

French/Alliance

Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany 6, Vynnychenka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 275-33-24, 275-71-02, 276-28-40

Consulate of Brazil

EUROCHISTKA 17, Kulisha str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274-03-34 61, I. Franka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-27-79

Education Language school “International House” 3, Petrushevicha sq., Lviv Tel.:(+38032) 2255190 www.ihlviv.com Language Express 17, Svencickogo str., rm.127 Tel.:(+38032) 247-27-27 (032) 247-13-88 www.express.lviv.ua American English school 12/5a, Hvardiyska str., Lviv Теl.: (+38032) 2403444 Fax: (+38032) 2403791 www.ames.org.ua Green Forest 6, Teatral'na str., room 3 Tel.:(+38) 067-89-99-524 www.greenforest.com.ua

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Consulate of Canada in Lviv 2/4, Bogomoltsa str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-17-72 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-81-54 Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 42, Sakharova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-19-06 Consulate of the Czech Republic 130, Antonovycha str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-68-93, 297-68-96

Russian Federation 95, Levytskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-26-24,

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Belarus 2, Gorskoj str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 237-27-30 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 299-24-60

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(+38 032) 297-11-51 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-11-77 Visa centre for the Republic of Italy 26 Sheptytskykh St., Lviv Tel.: +38(032)253-21-18 Working hours: Reception of documents: Monday-Friday 09.00–16.00 (without break) Supply of the Documents: Monday-Friday 09.00–17.00 (without break and preliminary registration)

Consulate of the Republic of Latvia 57, Chornovola avn., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 240-33-70 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 294-82-23 Consulate Representative office of the Italian Republic 2, Dudaeva str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-45-59 Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan 6, Rapoporta str., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 296-57-67 Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Belgium 14, Ivan Franko street Tel.: (+38 032) 260-20-80 Fax.: + 38 032 260-01-49

Honorary Consulate of Austrian Republic 26, Shevchenko avn., Lviv Post office box 6688 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 261-20-14 oe_konsulat@ukrpost.ua Honorary Consulate of Republic of Hungary 116, Knyagini Olgi str., Tel.: (+38 032) 264-58-22 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 264-15-23 Honorary consulate of Mexico 15, Bogomoltsa str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 275-95-95 Consulate of the Republic of Poland 110, I.Franka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-08-61 Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Lviv 9, I. Tobilevycha str., of. 2 Теl.: (+38 032) 245-11-80 Fax: (+38 032) 245-11-79

Lviv Listings Visa Application Collection Centre of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden 1, Brativ Mikhnovskykh str., Submission Timings 08:30hrs–15:30hrs

Kiwi Fitness club 18, Stepana Bandery str., Tel.: +38 (032) 261 3573 info@kiwifitness.com.ua Open Weekdays 08:00–21:00; Sat 11.30–14:00;

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For children

Fitness Clubs

First Ukrainian Theater for Children and Youth 11, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272 68 41, 272 68 55

GHOSTel - Medieval Hostel Kopernika Street 9 apt 10, Lviv, Tel.: (+38 098) 55 202 99

Beauty formula 202, Stryiska str., Lviv Tel.: +38 032 295-85-55 Open 08:00–22:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun Closed.

Fitness center “Plyazh” – premium and business offer 114, Knyagini Olgi str., Hours: 07.00–22.00 Sunday: 07.00–18.00 2 athletic gyms, 2 aerobic halls, Dance hall, Cardio training area Baths, Sauna and Massage Lviv’s biggest 50 meters long pool Hydro-masseurs Fitness bars Тел.: (+38 032) 263-60-55 www.aqualviv.com.ua

www.formula-krasy.com.ua Dolphin 12a, Trylovskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-36-31 Eurosport 1, Petrushevycha sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-33-28 Grand Sofia 10, Shevchenka avn., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-40-94 Ellada 18, Mel’nyka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-16-62 Fighting sports club “Boyove aikido” 30, Rudnytskogo str., Lviv Tel: 067 497-37-21 Open: Mon.19:00–20:30 Wed. 18:30–20:00, Fri. 18.00–20.00 www.boyove-aikido.com.ua Fighting sports club ”Boyovy hopak” 8/10, Stefanyka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-40-48 letters@hopak.org.ua www.hopak.org.ua

Entertainment centre Vesely Vylyk 106, Knyagini Olgi str., Tel.: (+38 032) 244 59 09, 067 67 55 339 www.veselyj-vulyk.com.ua Lviv regional puppet theatre 1, Danyla Halytskogo sq., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272 08 32 Entertainment centre Leopark TM KING CROSS LEOPOLIS 30, Stryiska str., Sokilnyky, Lviv Tel.:+38(097) 284-39-85 Entertainment centre Leopark TM INTERCITY 67, Chornovola avn., Lviv Tel.:+38(097) 232-77-52 Aquapark PLYAZH 114, Knyagini Olgi str., Lviv

Cherry Hostel Kostyushki Street 5, Lviv, Tel.: (+38 097) 60-555-99

Hostel «MISTERHOSTEL» Lviv, Bankivska str, 5 Tel.: (+38 032) 272-07-16, (+38 050) 706-88-57 misterhostel@gmail.com misterhostel.livejournal.com Hostel “Knyazhy” 125a, Volodymyra velykogo str. Tel.: (+38 032) 263-12-14 kniajy@cl.lv.ukrtel.net Hostel Europe 27, Valova Street, Lviv Tel.: (+38 097) 398-10-87; Tel.: (+38 032) 235-40-33 Lviv Euro Hostel 9/2, Kniazia Romana Street, Lviv Tel.: (+38 067) 266 100 4 Sport Hostel 26, Vinnichenka Street, App. 2, Lviv

Nobilis Hotel 5, Fredra str,. Lviv Tel.:(+38 032) 295 -25-95 Fax: (+38 032) 295- 79-97 info@nobilis-hotel.com.ua

Hostel Del Pozitiff 13, Rynok Square Tel.: (+380 63) 777 1 222

Hotels Atlas Deluxe Hotel 27, Shevchenko Ave., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-47-64, (+38 067)555-91-11 info@hotelatlas.com.ua sales@hotelatlas.com.ua Chopin Hotel 7, Malanyuka sq., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-10-20 info@chopinhotel.com.ua www.chopinhotel.com.ua Dnister Hotel 6, Matejka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-43-05 reservation@dnister.lviv.ua www.dnister.lviv.ua Hotel George 1, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel./Fax:(+38 032) 242-42-55 info@georgehotel.com.ua www.georgehotel.com.ua

HOSTELS LeoCity Hostel 15, Konopnytskoi str., Apart.7, level 3, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-13-07, (+38 063) 684-86-16 hostel.leocity@gmail.com

Tel.: (+38 032) 242 3999 Mob.: (+38 093) 197 0101 reception@kavalier.com.ua www.kavalier.com.ua

Citadel Inn Hotel & Resort We are passionate about your comfort! 11, Grabovskogo st., Lviv Tel.:( +38 032) 295-77-77 Mob.: (+38 097) 0000 - 860 reservation@citadel-inn.com.ua www.citadel-inn.com.ua Eurohotel 6av, Tershakovtsiv str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242-40-02 info@eurohotel.lviv.ua www.eurohotel.lviv.ua Hotel Leopolis 16, Teatralna str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 295-95-99 hotel@leopolishotel.com www.leopolishotel.com Kavalier Boutique Hotel Luxury boutique hotel with magnificent green territory in the historical center of the city. 70, Staroznesenska Str., Lviv

Hotel Rius 12A, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Tel.:(+38 032) 256 - 89 - 56, (+38 097) 658 -21 -45 www.rius-hotel.lviv.ua

Hotel Taurus 5, Kn. Svyatoslava Sq., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 255 - 44 - 51, (+38 067)360 - 77 - 99, Fax: (+38 032) 233- 10 -77 www.hotel-taurus.com info@hotel-taurus.com Reikartz Dworzec 107, Gorodotskaya str, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242 -51 -26 http://en.reikartz.com Reikartz Medievale 9, Drukarskaya str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242 -51 -33! medievale.lviv@reikartz.com www.en.reikartz.com

Ramada Lviv Hotel Horodotska Street\ Kiltseva Doroga Tel.:(+38 032) 243 -00 -10 Mob. :(+38 067) 320 -44 -77 reception@ramadalviv.com.ua

www.ramadalviv.com.ua

PANORAMA Lviv Hotel 45, Svobody avn., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 225-90-00 reception@panorama-hotel.com.ua www.panorama-hotel.com.ua Suputnyk 116, Knyagini Olgi str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 230-40-66 suputnyk@mail.lviv.ua www.suputnyk.com Vienna Hotel 12, Svobody avn., Lviv

Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-43-16 wienhotel@mail.lviv.ua www.wienhotel.lviv.ua Hotel Vol’ter 60a, Lipynskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 294-88-88 Vintage Boutique Hotel 25/27, Staroyevreyska str., Tel.: +38 032 235 68 34 Fax. +38 032 235 70 24 info@vintagehotel.com.ua www.vintagehotel.com.ua

Deluxe hotel “Kupava” – Hotspot for Your important events! 17, Komarova str, Lviv Tel: (+38 032) 245 03 45 (+38 067) 238 35 36 office@kupavahotel.com www.kupavahotel.com

Law firms

Arzinger West Ukrainian Branch 6, Generala Chuprynky str., Office 1 79013 Lviv, Ukraine Tel.: +38 (032) 242 96 96 Fax: +38 (032) 242 96 95 www. arzinger.ua J&L Consulting LLC 11, Sholom-Aleykhem str., Lviv 79007, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297–05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua

Soldatenko, Lukashyk & partners SL&P has been ranked in “Top 50 Ukrainian Law Firms” SL&P provides complete range of legal & notary services Tel.: +38 (032) 235-76-42 Fax: +38 (032) 236-72-87 info@slp.com.ua www.slp.com.ua

English speaking real estate and corporate lawyers Tel.: +38 (032) 253-1000 Fax: +38 (032) 253-1030 www.burhan.com.ua Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: +38 (032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

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Lviv Listings MEDICAL CARE

AMC Assist Lviv Office Rius Business Center,’ 8 Stary Rynok Square. T: + 38 032 253 7000 E: lviv@amcenters.com www.amcenters.com

Stryj Hotel “Magnet” Shashkevych str., 21 Tel./fax: +38 03245 40029 enter@hotelmagnet.com.ua www.hotelmagnet.com.ua

POST

Uzhhorod Hotel “Old CONTINENT” S.Petefy square, 4 Tel.: (+38 031) 266-93-66 www.hotel-oldcontinent.com

Central Post Office 1,Slovatskogo str., www.ukrposhta.com Open 09.00–17.00

Hotel “Praha” Verhovinskaya str., 38 Tel.: (+38 031) 264-07-64 www.hotel-praha.com.ua

Regional hotels

Hotel Uzhgorod 2, B.Khmelnitcskogo sq, Tel.: (+38 031) 261-90-50 www.hoteluzhgorod.com

Ternopil Hotel "Yukhnovych" Rodyny Barvinskyh str., 3a Tel.: (+38 035) 243-39-56 www.uko.org.ua Hotel "Ternopil" Zamkova str., 14 Tel.: (+38 035) 252-42-63 www.hotelternopil.com

RESORTS Smerekova Khata Slavske town, 57b I.Franko str. Tel.: (+ 38 032) 51 42-650

Lutsk Hotel "Zaleski" Kryvyj Val str., 39 Tel.: (+38 033) 277-27-01 www.zaleski-hotel.com Hotel "Sribni leleky" Chornovola str., 17 Tel.: (+38 033) 275-79-99 Ivano-Frankivsk Hotel "Black castle" Kalush highway 7 Tel.: +38-0342-57-15-00 www.blackcastle.ifrastudio.com Hotel "Park" Mazepy str., 146 Tel.: (+38 034) 259-55-95 www.parkhotel.com.ua Hotel "Atrium" Galytska str., 31 Tel.: +38-0342-55-78-79 www.atrium.if.ua

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Knyazhy Mist village Tel.: (+ 38 032) 34 -346-84 Royal Hotels and SPA Resorts Tsesar 61-65, Sukhovolia str., Truskavets, Lviv region Tel.: +38 068 480 98 47, (099) 205 40 00 www.hotel-royalcezar.in.ua/ Karpatsky Zatyshok Lviv region, Skole area, Slavske town, 77, i.Franko str., Tel.: (+ 38 067) 314-11-10 zatyshok@ecolan.lviv.ua

Radisson Blu Resort, Bukovel 220 LP Shchyvky, Polianytsia, Yaremche, IvanoFrankovsk, Ukraine 78593 Tel. +380 (343) 437900 www.radissonblu.com/ resort-bukovel Perlyna Karpat Lviv region, Skole area, Slavske, 43b, i. Franko str. Tel.: (+ 38 032) 514-21-03 www.perlyna.com

Svityaz Resort 25, Sukhovolya str., Truskavets 82200, Lviv region, Ukraine Tel.: + 38 03 247 713 44 + 38 067 371 17 54 + 38 063 308 53 85 www.svityaz-resort.com.ua info@svityaz-resort.com.ua Mirage Lviv region, Mostyska area, Village Sudova vishnja, Zagorodt str., 205b Tel.: (+ 38 03234) 370-23 Knyazhi Ozera Lviv region, Mostyska area,

Tourist basics Tourist Info City Hall, Rynok Square, 1 Tel./Fax: (032) 254 60 79 www.touristinfo.lviv.ua tic@city-adm.lviv.ua Open: 10.00 — 19.00 Sat.: 10.00 — 18.00 Sun.: 10.00 — 17.00. Information service of Lviv City council +38 032 297-55-55 available in Ukrainian, Russian, English, German and Portuguese languages.

Shopping Malls Magnus 1, Shpytalna st., Tel.: (032) 244 42 65 Open daily10:00–20:00 King Cross Leopolis 30, Stryiska st., Sokilnyky, Tel.: (032) 242 05 80 Open daily 10:00 - 22:00 Opera Passage 27, Svobody ave., Tel.: (032) 245 20 36 Open daily 10.00-21.00 Skrynya 179, Horodotska st., Tel.: (032) 298 95 68 Open daily: 09:00–21:00 InterCITY 62a Chervonoi Kalyny ave., Tel.: (032) 232 79 65 Open daily 10.00-20.00 Roksolana 14, Soborna sq., Lviv Tel.: (032) 235 – 65 – 37 Open daily 10:00 - 20:00

Hypermarkets Auchan 30, Stryiska st., Sokilnyky, Tel.: (032) 242 05 30 Open daily 8:30 - 23:00 METRO Cash & Carry 8, George Washington st., Tel.: 0 800 501 401 Open: 24/7 300, Horodotska st., Tel.: 0 800 501 401 Open: 24/7

Food & Sweets Lviv Handmade Chocolate 3, Serbs’ka st., Tel.: (032) 235 41 60 Open daily 09:00 - 22:00

5, Sichovyh Striltsiv st., Tel.: (032) 244 43 68 Open daily 10:00 - 22:00 Opera Market 27 Svobody ave., Tel.: (032) 295 88 07 Open daily 09:00 - 24:00

Alcohol & Tobacco Svit Napoiv 25, Svobody ave., Tel.: (032) 260 13 59 Open: 10.00–22.00 Fine Bottle 31, Kopernika st, Tel.: (032) 261 37 73 Open: 10.00–22.00 Alco Market 8, Teatralna st., Tel.: (032) 297 56 69 Open: 10.00–22.00 Fortuna cigar house 12, Hrushevs'koho st., Tel.: (032) 260 20 25 Open daily 10:00–22:00. 1, Mickiewicza sq., Tel.: (032) 232 88 23 Open daily 10:00– 20:00.

Sports MegaSport 106, Kniahyni Ol'hy st., Tel.: (032) 245 28 62 Open Mon-Sat 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:30 - 19:00. Adidas 5, Shevchenko ave.,. Tel.: (032) 232 46 03. Open daily 10:00-20:00 SportMaster 100, Vygovskogo st., Tel.: (032)229 51 71 Open daily 10:00 - 22:00

Lviv Sport News Our Sports Fans Guide to Lviv covers everything from handball to swimming, get all the best and newest coverages from our photojournalist Evhen Kravs.

Football:

Friendly match for Ukrainian football team

Just days after hanging with a world class Spain side in a disappointing 0:1 draw in Seville in UEFA Euro 2016 qualification action, our national team took on Latvia in an international friendly match hosted here at Arena Lviv. A confident Ukrainian side led by Andriy Yarmolenko and former FC Karpaty Lviv defender Artem Fedetskyi looked to hone their skills and practice their formations against a squad that has never defeated our boys in blue and yellow. The home side controlled the action for most of the night and

Yarmolenko’s 35’ goal sent the crowd into a tizzy. Leopolitan football fans were jumping and singing throughout and the mood was only dampered when Latvia’s Vitalijis Maksimenko scored from a corner on the final kick of the game. The 95th-ranked Latvians had previously lost both encounters with the 31st-ranked Ukrainians by scores of 1:0 back in the early Andriy Shevchenko era. Ukraine currently sits 3rd in Euro 2016 Group C qualifying and will face Luxembourg next on June 14th right here in Lviv..

Футбол:

Міжнародний товариський матч Футбольна збірна України, яка нещодавно програла збірній Іспанії у відбірковому матчі ЄВРО-2016 у Севільї з рахунком 0:1 провела у Львові товариський поєдинок зі збірною Латвії на стадіоні "Арена Львів". Українська команда на чолі з Андрієм Ярмоленком і з колишнім захисником "Карпат" Артемом Федецьким виглядала впевнено, її завданням у цьому дружньому поєдинку було відточити свої навички і випробувати ігрові схеми проти команди, яка досі не перемагала наших футболістів. Господарі поля контролювали гру протягом більшої

частини матчу і трибуни радісно зустріли гол Ярмоленка на 35 хвилині. Загалом гра пройшла цікаво й напружено, настрою вболівальникам не зіпсував навіть гол, який гості забили у відповідь на 91 хвилині. Команда Латвії (95-а у рейтингу) раніше програла обидві зустрічі команді України (31-а у рейтингу) з рахунком 0:1 ще на початку ери Андрія Шевченка. Україна сьогодні посідає третю сходинку у групі C відбору до Євро 2016 і проведе зустріч з командою Люксембурга 14 червня знову на стадіоні "Арена Львів".

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Handball

Гандбол

In the beginning of April Lviv’s Halychanka women’s handball team played two matches within EHF Challenge Cup semifinals. On that stage the team played against Polish squad “Pogon Baltica”. In the first semi-final match, which was played on April 4th in Szczecin Lviv players were defeated by Polish team with minimal score 28:29. Unfortunately, second semi final match, which took place on April 11th in Lviv was also unlucky for our team – Halychanka lost with the score 21:25. However, each defeat adds experience and “Halychanka” is set to grow up in playing skills, so in the future we are expecting more interesting and hectic matches, in which Lviv’s team will come as winner.

На початку квітня гандболістки львівської “Галичанки” провели два матчі півфіналу “Кубка Виклику”. Нагадаємо, суперником “галичанок” на цій стадії була команда "Погонь Балтика" (Польща). У першому півфінальному матчі, який відбувся 4 квітня у польському Щеціні львів’янки програли один м‘яч місцевій “Погоні” (28:29). На жаль, і у матчі-відповіді у Львові 11 квітня їм не вдалось повністю зіграти у свою гру адже вони програли, з рахунком 21:25. Роблячи висновки зі своїх поразок, "Галичанка" продовжує рости величезними кроками, отже попереду будуть ще цікаві та напружені матчі, які будуть завершуватися на користь львів’янок.

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Lviv SPORT

Chess:

Шахи:

Mariya Muzychuk, a 22-year-old student of a chess school in Stryi (Lviv Region), was recently crowned the 15th Women’s World Chess Champion after defeating Russian Natalia Pogonina 2.5-1.5 at the FIDE Women’s Chess World Championships. The result was never much in doubt; Mariya dominated the match, was never behind in any individual game, and nearly decided the set in the third game. Maria is a two-time Ukrainian Champion (2012 & 2013), played on Ukraine’s 2013 World and European Team Champions, and helped Ukraine to bronze in the 2012 and 2014 Chess Olympiads. She is the younger sister of Anna Muzychuk, a GM since 2012, reigning Women’s World Blitz Champion, and currently ranked 4th in the world. With the win, Maria also becomes a GM. Chess is hugely popular in Lviv and is regularly played in parks and on the streets. Popular tourist photographs are of old men playing along the city’s iconic Prospekt Svoboda. Lviv has a proud chess tradition and the sisters follow a long line of world-class chess players that hail from the area, including: Alexander Beliavsky, Oleg Romanishin, Vasily Ivanchuk, and the highly-regarded chess trainer Adrian Mikhalchishin. The event closed with a ceremony on April 6th that saw players receive their prize money ($60,000 for first place), medals by Adamas Fine Jewelry, and cups by the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Lviv Today would like to congratulate Maria on her remarkable achievement.

Марія Музичук, 22-річна студентка зі Стрия, здобула титул чемпіона світу з шахів серед жінок, перемігши росіянку Наталію Погоніну з рахунком 2,5-1,5. Результат ні у кого не викликав сумнівів; Марія домінувала у всьому матчі, не втрачала ініціативи у жодній партії. Марія вже двічі ставала чемпіонкою України (2012 – 2013), виступала за команду українських чемпіонів Європи та світу 2013 року і здобувала командні бронзові медалі на шахових олімпіадах 2012 і 2014 років. Вона – молодша сестра Ганни Музичук, GM з 2012 року, виступала у турнірі зі швидких шахів, і сьогодні займає 4 місце у світовому рейтингу. Після цієї перемоги Марія також стає гросмейстером. Шахи дуже популярні у Львові, що можна часто побачити у парках та скверах. Туристи люблять фотографуватись на фоні сивих шахістів на лавочках проспекту Свободи. Наше місто прославили, зокрема, шахісти Олександр Білявський, Олег Романишин, Василь Іванчук та знаменитий тренер Андріан Михальчишин. Львів має солідні шахові традиції, і сестри гідно їх продовжують своїми виступами на чемпіонатах. На церемонії закриття турніру, що відбулась 6 квітня, переможці отримали призи (60 000 доларів за перше місце), медалі, виготовлені фірмою Adamas Fine Jewelry і кубки Імператорської фарфорової фабрики. Lviv Today щиро вітає Марію з її чудовим досягненням.

22-Year-Old Ukrainian Becomes Women’s World Champion

Марія Музичук – 15-й шаховий чемпіон світу серед жінок

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