#77, March 2015

№77/March 2015

The heart of Europe - the soul of Ukraine

Welcome Lviv’s spring blossom!

Soak up city’s cultural events including upcoming Easter celebrations, lviv Fashion week and much more!

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Vol. 9, No. 77, March 2015

№77/March 2015

The heart of Europe - the soul of Ukraine

On the cover: Model: Marine Agababova (OK'S Models Agency) Photography and style by: Mary Semenchenko

Welcome lviv’s spring blossom! soak up city’s cultural events including upcoming easter celebrations, lviv Fashion week and much more!

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LVIV EXPLORING

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LVIV ART

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Take Your time to get acquainted with “Sacred Lviv: The Multicultural Capital of Ukraine”.

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

CULTURAL CALENDAR

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Full events listings for the coming month in all of Lviv’s top cultural venues from the National Opera House, to the streets of the city. Get your festive serving of culture here.

LVIV PROMOTION

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LVIV SOCIETY

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Find more about Ukrainian Book “The War That Changed Rondo” wining global recognition.

A snapshot of the past weeks in the life of Lviv with the best coverage from Bukovel Ski Resort hosting Red Bull’s Jump & Freeze, Shakespeare’s Reincarnation Ballet, delicious Lviv’s Annual Chocolate Fest, glamorous celebration of International Women’s Day at SAN’KOFF nightclub including other highlights of fashion, society and art scenes.

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Full event coverage for the coming weeks in the cultural capital of Ukraine, including everything from ХV Lviv Fashion Week, Lviv Outsourcing Forum, concert by Contemporary Jazz Icon Jamala, Easter Egg Pysanky Festival, long expected performance by Tina Karol, annual cultural initiative of “Alliance franchisee” in Lviv “French Spring 2015” and much more.

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LVIV SPORT

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LVIV LISTINGS

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EBA NEWS

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Our regularly updated guide to eating out in West Ukraine’s café capital. Experience Ukraine’s most dynamic and diverse dining scene.

Follow up the latest results at Winter Cycling Championship, get latest update on Lviv’s BC “Polytekhnika-Halychyna” find out more about European Championship Professional dance sport competition which took place in Lviv and feel proud for Lviv-Born Viktor Plotnikov who boxed to victory in Belfast.

Essential city guide to the capital of West Ukraine featuring everything from taxi services to out-of-town resorts and international consultancies.

Read our monthly roundup of EBA Lviv’s networking and knowledge sharing events including General membership meeting featuring the newly elected 2015 EBA Western Ukrainian Regional Coordination Council. Check out the interview with Peter Chernyshow, Chernyshov CEO of Kyivstar and don’t miss article showcasing special highlight on the “100 days of the new cabinet of ministers of Ukraine”.

Check out article “Currency crash offers tourism sector silver lining” by Peter Dickinson, showcasing hyrvnia woes serve to make Ukraine one of Europe’s cheapest holiday destinations.

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This Month In Lviv Lviv Fashion Week Autumn / Winter 2015

Львівський Тиждень Моди Осінь / Зима 2015

March 25th – 29th Lviv International Airport, hotel “Astoria”, hotel “George”, Leopolis Hall (TM Opera Passage), stadium "Arena Lviv"

25–29 березня Аеропорт ім. Д. Галицького, готель “Асторія”, готель “Жорж”, Леополіс-холл (ТЦ Опера Пассаж), стадіон "Арена Львів"

Lviv is set to showcase this fall’s finest fashions at Lviv Fashion Week – Autumn / Winter 2015 from March 25th to 29th. This season’s event will be primarily hosted at Lviv’s Danylo Halytskyi International Airport. For five days Leopolitan fashionistas and guests of the city will be treated to stunning collections from some of Ukraine’s leading designers, including: Roksolana Bogutska, Oksana Mukha, Marta Wachholz, Oksana Piekna, GraNat, Bazhani, and Kateryna Karol. Other featured Ukrainian designers include: Kyiv’s Cher-nika, Odessa’s KEKA, Ternopil’s Lidiya Yanitska, Mykolaiv’s Natalia Grechana, and Lviv’s own Lesia Semi. Belarus’ renowned designer Natasha TSU RAN is set to appear as the event’s special guest and to premiere her Autumn / Winter 2015 collection.

Roksolana Bogutska, together with “Ya ne Odyn” (I’m not alone) social foundation will present charity fashion show to raise money for purchasing medical equipment for Lviv’s Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region.

As has become tradition at Lviv Fashion Week, this season’s event will showcase the OFF Schedule collections of up-and-coming designers, as well as the LeBOX collection of clothes and accessories at various locations around city centre.

Plenty of other activities are planned as part of the Lviv Fashion Week schedule, including exhibitions, lectures, roundtable discussions, and other presentations. Highly anticipated is the lecture

by Gianni Fontana – also known as ‘The Style Buff’. With his 20+ years of broad international experience with renowned multinational, multi-brand, and multi-product companies, he is set to share his passion regarding fashion, design, and art, as well as to give a glimpse into the history of Italian fashion. Another not-to-miss lecture will come from notable high fashion blogger Myroslaw Melnyk, who will present on ‘Trends and Tendencies of Modern Fashion: Sources, Forecasting Methods, and Trends’.

The showroom of Lviv Fashion Week will be available at the event’s main location at the Danylo Halytskyi International Airport from March 25th to 29th. Tickets are available online at ticketclub.com. ua or at ticket offices located at 1 Halytska St. or 15 Chaykovskogo St. For more detailed information, please visit www.lvivfashionweek.com or contact Daria Yankovska by phone at (067) 272-3513 or by email at daria@lvivfashionweek.com.

Львів завжди вважав себе одним із центрів моди, тож не дивно, що побачити новинки сезону осінь/зима 2015 в нашому місті можна буде з 25 по 29 березня. Частина модних показів буде проведена у львівському міжнародному аеропорту ім. Данила Галицького. Протягом п'яти днів львівські модники й модниці, а також гості міста матимуть нагоду оглянути й оцінити найновіші колекції провідних дизайнерів України. Свої колекції представлять, зокрема, Роксолана Богуцька, Оксана Муха, Марта Вахгольц, Оксана Пєкна, GraNat, Bazhani, Катерина Кароль та ін. Також прибудуть українські дизайнери Cher-nika з Києва, KEKA з Одеси, Лідія Яніцька з Тернополя, Наталія Гречана з Миколаєва і Леся Семі зі Львова. Спеціальним гостем Тижня моди буде відомий дизайнер Наташа TSU RAN з Білорусі з прем'єрою своєї колекції осінь/зима 2015. Благодійним стане показ Roksolana Bogutska, який проводиться спільно з фондом «Я не один»: всі кошти з продажу запрошень будуть спрямовані на закупівлю медичного обладнання для Військовомедичного клінічного центру Західного Регіону м. Львів. Як вже стало традицією в розділі OFF Schedule в цьому сезоні будуть представлені колекції талановитих молодих кутюр’є, а також колекції одягу та аксесуарів LeBOX в різних залах по всьому центру міста. Багато інших заходів планується в рамках львівського Тижня моди, в тому числі виставки, творчі зустрічі, круглі столи та інші цікаві презентації серед яких, зокрема, довгоочікувана лекція відомого консультанта з питань моди та стилю Джанні Фонтана на прізвисько "The Style Buff". Він поділиться своїм понад 20-річним широким міжнародним досвідом співпраці з відомими багатонаціональними, мульти-брендовими і виробничими фірмами, своєю пристрастю до моди, дизайну та мистецтва і проведе короткий огляд історії італійської моди. Відомий український знавець високої моди та блогер Мирослав Мельник, також прочитає лекцію на тему "Напрями й тенденції сучасної моди: витоки, методи прогнозування і тенденції». Головні покази львівського Тижня Моди відбудуться в міжнародному аеропорту ім. Д. Галицького 25-29 березня. Квитки можна придбати в Інтернеті за адресою ticketclub.com.ua або в касах по вул. Галицькій, 1 або вул. Чайковського, 15. Детальна інформаціїя на www.lvivfashionweek.com або у Дари Янковської (067) 2723513, або електронною поштою daria@lvivfashionweek.com.

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This Month

French Spring 2015 The colourful and culturally-rich events of French Spring 2015 are coming to Lviv on March 24th.

This annual spectacle is organized by the Embassy of France in Ukraine and the Alliance Française French Cultural Centre and is set to take place at venues across the city until April 24th. This year’s busy schedule will feature a variety of different conferences, workshops, literary readings, art exhibitions, theatre performances, film screenings, and musical concerts that will give Leopolitans and guests of the city the wonderful opportunity to experience at home just a little of the rich French culture. Events to look forward to at this year’s festival include shows by French illusionist Magic Mouss and a special performance

by Lviv’s Les Kurbas Theatre of Romain Gary’s novel Memento Vivere. Other not-to-miss events include: concerts by jazz trio Bey.Ler. Bey and jazz/rap group Rapsodie; the Kaleideiffel photo exposition; and the Parisianer poster exhibition. Be sure to mark March 21st in your calendars, as Lviv’s exclusive Leopolis hotel will treat festival-goers to a delicious French Gala dinner that evening. For a more detailed event program, please contact Alliance Française at (032) 297-08-31, (067) 340-40-01 or visit www.af.lviv.ua

Французька весна 2015 "Французька весна" у Львові цього року знову засяє усіма барвами своєї культурної програми. Від 24 березня до 24 квітня цей щорічний фестиваль, організований посольством Франції в Україні та французьким культурним центром Альянс Франсез пройде в залах і на майданчиках по всьому місту. У програмі фестивалю будуть представлені різні конференції, семінари, літературні читання, художні виставки, театральні вистави, покази фільмів і концерти, завдяки яким львів’яни й гості міста отримають чудову нагоду відчути у себе як вдома у "маленькому Парижі". Очікується прибуття на фестиваль французького ілюзіоніста Magic Mouss і спеціально приготована вистава театру ім. Л. Курбаса за романом Ромена Гарі Memento Vivere. Варто також не проминути концерти джазового тріо Bey.Ler.Bey і джаз-реп групи Rapsodie, фотовиставку Kaleideiffel і виставку плакатів Parisianer. А для гурманів французької кухні 21 березня у ексклюзивному львівському готелі Leopolis буде поданий святковий обід French Gala. Щоб ознайомитись із детальною програмою заходів, зв'яжіться з Альянс Франсез за телефонами (032) 297-0831 та (067) 340-4001 або на сторінці www.af.lviv.ua

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This Month

International Student Media Symposium March 26-27, Lviv’s Ukrainian Catholic University (35A Khutorivka St.) The Ukrainian Catholic University’s School of Journalism invites you to take part in the 2015 International Student Media Symposium “Rethinking Media and Debunking Propaganda”, set to take place at their Lviv campus from March 26-27. The Student Media Symposium (SMS) is intended as an academic platform for the exchange of ideas, projects, and the results of media research among young scholars and leading media researchers from across Ukraine and abroad. The SMS 2015 will feature two panels: Media Criticism and Journalism in Times of Crisis; and Propaganda: From Understanding to Resistance. The program features an opening lecture by an honourary keynote speaker, as well as book presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops.

The working languages of the symposium are Ukrainian, Russian, and English and participation in the event is free of charge. For more detailed event information, please visit: www. journalism.ucu.edu.ua.

Casting Miss Lviv 2015 March 27th, 15:00 at Anturazh Club (59 Chornovola Ave.) Lviv’s hopping hotspot Anturazh Club will host the casting for the upcoming Miss Lviv 2015 beauty pageant on March 27th. The casting is expected to draw many of Lviv’s most delightful and beautiful young women, however only 14 lucky ladies will be selected to participate in Miss Lviv 2015 at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre in May. Miss Lviv 2015 is the largest regional heat for Miss Ukraine, so amongst the many other amazing prizes, the winner will represent the region in the Miss Ukraine 2015 finals. Last year’s winner of Miss Lviv, the charming Andriana Khasanshin, was crowned Miss Ukraine and ended up representing our country at last year’s Miss World 2014 competition in London. The young ladies will be expected to showcase their best skills and personality traits in order to impress the professional judges, which will be headed this year by Miss Lviv 2009 (and Manager of Miss Lviv 2015), Ms. Valerya Nikiforets. The competition is open to any young lady that meets the eligibility requirements. The young hopefuls will need to be between the ages of 16-24 in March 2015, be at least 1.70 cm tall, and must not be married or have any children. For more detailed information, please contact Anastasiya Khryshyk at (063) 933-2005.

Міжнародний студентський медіа симпозіум 26-27 березня, Український католицький університет у Львові (вул. Хуторівка, 35A) Школа журналістики Українського Католицького Університету запрошує Вас взяти участь у Міжнародному студентському медіа симпозіумі «Переосмислення ЗМІ і розвінчання пропаганди", що відбудеться на території Університету 26-27 березня. Цей медіа симпозіум (SMS) задуманий як платформа для обміну ідеями, проектами і результатами медіа-досліджень серед молодих вчених та провідних дослідників ЗМІ з усієї України та з-за кордону. На симпозіумі будуть представлені дві панелі: "Медіа критика і журналістика в умовах кризи"; та "Пропаганда: Від розуміння до опору". У програмі, зокрема, виступ на відкритті симпозіуму почесного основного доповідача, а також презентації книг, круглі столи та семінари. Робочі мови симпозіуму – українська, російська та англійська, участь у заході безкоштовна. Для отримання детальнішої інформації відвідайте: www.journalism. ucu.edu.ua.

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Кастинг Міс Львів 2015 27 березня,15:00, клуб "Антураж" (просп. Чорновола, 59) У Львівському клубі "Антураж" 27 березня пройде кастинг на конкурс краси Місс Львів 2015. На кастингу очікується багато красивих дівчат міста й області, проте лише 14 з них будуть відібрані для участі у фіналі конкурсу Міс Львів 2015, що відбудеться в травні в театрі Опери та балету. Міс Львів 2015 є найбільшою регіональною подією в рамках національного конкурсу Міс Україна, оскільки разом з отриманням різноманітних призів, переможиця представлятиме наш регіон у фіналі конкурсу Міс Україна 2015. Минулорічна переможиця конкурсу Міс Львова, чарівна Андріана Хасаншин, була коронована як Міс Україна і зрештою представляла нашу країну на конкурсі Міс Світу 2014 минулого року в Лондоні. На кастингу панянки повинні будуть продемонструвати свої кращі навички та особистісні якості для того, щоб справити враження на професійних суддів, яких буде очолювати Міс Львів 2009 (і менеджер конкурсу міс Львова 2015), чарівна Валерія Никифорець. Конкурс відкритий для будь-якої молодої леді, яка відповідає кваліфікаційним вимогам. Кандидатки повинні бути у віці від 16-24, принаймні 1.70см ростом, повинні бути неодружені та не мати дітей. Для отримання детальної інформації телефонуйте до Анастасії Хрищук (063) 933-20-05.

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Teulis Shadow Theatre April 4th, 19:00 at M. Zankovetska Drama Theatre (1 L. Ukrainka St.) The world-famous Teulis Shadow Theatre, the multiple-award winning act made popular on European and Russian talent shows similar to “Britain’s Got Talent”, are bringing their Cry of the Soul show to Lviv’s Zankovetska National Theatre on April 4th. The Teulis Shadow Theatre is a space where even dark silhouettes are able to play with bright colours – in the palette of which there is no place for stencils, templates, or artificial silhouettes. Only the skills of the actors – theatre artists, dancers, and circus professionals – create the wonders on the stage. Pushing the limits of human capability while honing their technique, the group strives to break down boundaries between genres. Their style teeters on the edge of dance and acrobatics. The whole point of the Teulis Shadow Theatre is to create a vivid story without any artificial elements! It is not a static set of pictures or slides; artists create shadow play, where the objects and silhouettes that appear on the screen show the world in all its vibrant, sensual variety. Every performance amazes and delights the crowd and leaves audiences with an experience that they will not soon forget! So don’t miss out – book your tickets today. Tickets range in price from 90-350 UAH. More information, or for ticket booking, please call (080) 050-7577 or visit www.gastroli.ua.

Tina Karol Returns to Lviv April 21st, 20:00 at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svobody Ave.) Stunning Ukrainian beauty Tina Karol has emerged as one of Ukraine’s most recognizable pop stars thanks to her supple voice and graceful dancing. Leopolitan fans of Karol will have the chance to see her perform live at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre on April 21st, as she brings her I’m Still Loving tour through the city. Karol shot to fame at the tender age of 21 after winning Latvia’s annual New Wave talent show – a post-Soviet hangover that continues to exert influence on the CIS pop scene. The talented singer won the casting call for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with her catchy tune I Am Your Queen. Representing Ukraine, she finished in 7th place singing a revised version of her popular Show Me Your Love. By 2009, she was recognized by Ukraine’s Focus magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Ukraine. Her new program is sort of an artistic revelation; a musical confession of the power of love that is highlighted by Karol’s melodic vocals. The singer, who has become an example of faith and spiritual beauty for the entire country, loves to tell her story from the stage. The I’m Still Loving concert will also showcase some of the best musicians in Ukraine and will also include the unique choreography of the FREEDOM ballet. Her concerts are always a combination of wonderful sound, incredible energy, and unusual talent – so no Ukrainian music fan will want to miss out on this spectacular event! Tickets cost 190 – 1400 UAH. More information, or to book your tickets visit www.gastroli.ua or call (080) 050-7577.

Театр тіней Teulis 4 квітня, початок о 19:00, театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Л.Українки, 1) Всесвітньо відомий театр тіней Teulis, лауреат багатьох міжнародних шоу талантів, покаже свою виставу під назвою "Крик душі" на сцені театру ім. М. Заньковецької 4 квітня. Театр Teulis – це простір, де силуети акторів на екрані взаємодіють з яскравими кольорами зображень тла, на якому відбувається коротка дія – у творчій палітрі немає місця для трафаретів, шаблонів, або штучних силуетів. Майстерність акторів, театральних художників, танцюристів і артистів цирку творить чудеса на сцені. Розсуваючи межі людських можливостей, відточуючи свою техніку, трупа балансує між танцем і акробатикою, прагнучи зруйнувати межі між жанрами. Вся вистава в театрі тіней Teulis-це створення яскравої розповіді без будь-яких штучних елементів. Це зовсім не статичний набір фотографій і слайдів; художники створюють справжній театр тіней, де об'єкти і силуети, які з'являються на екрані, показують світ у всій його різноманітності. Кожна вистава вражає і захоплює публіку і залишає в неї незабутні враження. Ціни квитків-від 90 до 350 грн. Додаткова інформація або бронювання квитків: (080) 050-7577 або відвідайте www.gastroli.ua.

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Тіна Кароль повертається до Львова 21 квітня, початок о 20:00, Львівський оперний театр (пр. Свободи, 28) Приголомшлива українська красуня Тіна Кароль стала однією з найбільш впізнаваних поп-зірок завдяки своєму голосу і оригінальній сценічній манері. Львівські шанувальники співачки матимуть нагоду побачити її на сцені оперного театру 21 квітня в рамках туру під назвою "Я все ще люблю". Співачка здобула славу коли їй був 21 рік, після перемоги на пісенному конкурсі "Нова хвиля" в Юрмалі – одному з найпопулярніших на просторах СНД. Талановита співачка виграла кастинг на конкурс Євробачення 2006 з пісенькою I Am Your Queen. Представляючи Україну на цьому конкурсі, вона зайняла 7 місце, виконуючи переглянутий варіант власного шлягера "Покажи мені любов". У 2009 році за рейтингом журналу "Фокус" вона увійшла в топ-100 найвпливовіших жінок України. Її нова програма є своєрідним художнім одкровенням; музичним зізнанням у коханні, підкресленим мелодійним вокалом Тіни Кароль. Співачка, яка стала зразком віри й духовної краси для всієї країни, любить розповідати свою історію зі сцени. У програмі "Я все ще люблю" разом з Тіною виступлять деякі з найкращих українських музикантів, а також унікальний балет FREEDOM. Її концерти – це завжди поєднання прекрасного звуку, неймовірної енергії та незвичайного таланту – хто з меломанів пропустить цей видовищний виступ! Квитки від 190 до 1400 грн. Більше інформації та бронювання квитків: (080) 050-7577 або на www.gastroli.ua

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Violin Virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk in Concert March 30th, 19:00 at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svobody Ave.) Ukraine’s violin virtuoso – Mr. Vasyl Popadiuk – is set to wow Leopolitan music lovers with a special concert at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre on March 30th. Born into an artistic family in Lviv, he moved at a young age to Kyiv. His famous father, Vasyl Popadiuk Sr., fronted the popular Triyisty Muziki group and is a national artist of the F. Verevka State Academic chorus, while his mother Svetlana was a choreographer. Even before the birth of Vasyl Jr., a rather interesting – some might say mystical – legend was born. a pregnant Svetlana was performing with a dance group in Slovakia when a Ukrainian woman presented her with a small, iron violin and the following prophecy: “You will have a boy and he will become a famous violin player.” And that’s exactly what happened! Described as a modern-day Paganini, the talented Vasyl studied at a musical school for gifted children and graduated in violin from the Kyiv Music Conservatory. Later he worked in Kyiv, Moscow, and Canada. Living in Canada for several years, this Ukrainian patriot was even awarded the prestigious Golden Violin of Canada. Vasyl will be joined by his Papa Duke band for his concert on March 30th, which is sure to impress Leopolitan music lovers and guests of the city with a spectacular musical gala. Tickets range in price from 100 – 450 UAH. For more information, or to book your tickets today, please visit kasa.in.ua or call (093) 000-0754 or (066) 000-0754.

Скрипаль-віртуоз Василь Попадюк

Jamala in Concert March 31st, 19:00 at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svobody Ave.) Leopolitan jazz and soul music lovers are in for a treat as the unique musical voice of Jamala is set to grace the stage of Lviv’s beautiful Opera & Ballet Theatre on March 31st as part of her national tour showcasing her latest mini-album ‘Thank You’. Born Susana Jamaladinova to a Crimean Tatar family in Kyrgyzsatan, where her ancestors were forceably resettled to, her family returned to her native Crimea after Ukraine’s independence and the soul singer is now based in Kyiv. The historic events of 2013 left a major impression on the Ukrainian music scene. While Jamala was forced to watch as her homeland was occupied by the Russian military, she also experienced brighter moments: “It’s been an unbelievable year.

It’s been so full of difficulties and also happiness that I cannot simply dismiss it as a bad time. The happy times helped convince me that I needed to keep going in order to give the public a sense of hope.” Don’t miss out on one of Ukraine’s true vocal talents in what is sure to be a memorable event. Book your tickets today!

Tickets range in price from 100 – 600 UAH. More information and ticket booking on www.gastroli.ua or call (080) 050-7577.

Концерт Джамали

30 березня, 19:00, Львівський оперний театр (пр. Свободи, 28)

31 березня, 19:00, Львівський оперний театр (пр. Свободи, 28)

Український скрипаль-віртуоз Василь Попадюк знову збере своїх шанувальників на концерті у львівському оперному театрі 30 березня. Народився він в артистичній сім'ї у Львові, у молодому віці переїхав до Києва. Його знаменитий батько, теж Василь Попадюк, виступав у популярному ансамблі "Троїсті музики" і співав у Державному академічному хорі ім. Ф. Верьовки, а його мати Світлана була хореографом. Про народження Василя молодшого вже склалася легенда. Коли Світлана виступала з танцювальним ансамблем у Словаччині, якась українська жінка подарувала їй маленьку металеву скрипку і сказала: "У тебе народиться хлопчик, і він стане знаменитим скрипалем". І це саме так і сталося! В дитинстві Василь навчався в музичній школі для обдарованих дітей та закінчив клас скрипки Київської консерваторії. Пізніше він працював у Києві, Москві й Канаді. Вже багато років він живе в Канаді, де був нагороджений престижною нагородою "Золота скрипка Канади". В пресі його часто називають сучасним Паганіні за неперевершену майстерність володіння інструментом. Василь виступатиме зі своїм ансамблем Papa Duke band 30 березня, і, можна не сумніватись, не залишить байдужим нікого в залі. Ціни квитків 100–450 грн.

Львівські любителі джаз і соул музики знову матимуть нагоду почути й побачити 31 березня на сцені оперного театру талановиту кримсько-татарську співачку Джамалу, яка гастролює в рамках свого туру по країні з презентацією міні-альбому під назвою 'Дякую'. Сусана Джамаладінова народилась в сім'ї кримських татар в Киргизії, куди її предки були примусово переселені під час ІІ світової війни і повернулась з родиною в рідний Крим після здобуття незалежності Україною, а тепер проживає в Києві. Історичні події 2013 року мали величезний вплив на розвиток української музичної сцени. Разом з багатьма своїми земляками Джамала була змушена покинути рідний край, але це не зламало творчий дух співачки і вона не припинила виступи для підтримки земляків. "Це був неймовірний рік. Він був сповнений труднощів, а також щастя, і я не можу просто забути його як погані часи. Щасливі часи навчили мене, що потрібно рухатись далі, щоб давати людям відчуття надії" говорить Джамала. Не пропустіть нагоди почути однин з найбільших вокальних талантів України – забронюйте квитки вже сьогодні! Квитки коштують від 100 до 600 грн. Додаткова інформація та бронювання квитків на www.gastroli.ua або за телефоном (080) 050-7577.

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Lviv Outsourcing Forum March 28th, Lviv’s Premiere Hotel Dnister (6 Mateika St.) One of the most important conferences in Ukraine’s outsourcing industry – the Lviv Outsourcing forum – will be held on March 28th at the prestigious Hotel Dnister. This annual conference always attracts the most active people in Ukraine’s outsourcing industry and serves as a platform to share experiences and discuss pressing issues.

Past participants have noted an increase in the number of employees in their companies, agreements on M&A, improvements in their own organizational structures, and creation or improvement of their companies’ development strategies. This year’s forum will attract

over 250 participants who will tackle topics in three overarching areas: Outsourcing Business will discuss business expansion, opening foreign branches, and strategy-building in a time of war; Small-Medium Outsourcing will cover legal aspects in the international environment, costs, and the legal relationship between company and employees; and Management in Outsourcing will tackle human resources in information technology, forming cadres, and training centres.

For more detailed information, or to register for the forum, please visit www.liof.org or call (095) 530-6070.

Львівський форум аутсорсингу 28 березня, готель Дністеор (вул. Матейка, 6) Одна з найважливіших подій в індустрії аутсорсингу в Україні - Львівський форум аутсорсингу відбудеться 28 березня в престижному готелі "Дністер". Цей щорічний форум завжди збирає найбільш активних людей галузі і служить платформою для обміну досвідом та обговорення актуальних питань. Ті, хто брали участь у форумі раніше, відзначили збільшення числа співробітників своїх компаній, кількості ділових угод, поліпшення власних організаційних структур, а також створення або поліпшення стратегій розвитку компаній. Цього року на форум зберуться понад 250

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учасників, які обговорюватимуть теми у трьох головних сферах: "Аутсорсинг як бізнес"-розширення бізнесу, відкриття іноземних філій і створення стратегії у воєнний час; "Малий і середній аутсорсинг" - правові аспекти в міжнародному середовищі, витрати і правові відносини між компанією і співробітниками; і "Менеджмент в аутсорсингу"-кадрові ресурси в галузі інформаційних технологій, формування кадрів і навчальних центрів. Щоб отримати детальну інформацію або зареєструватися на форумі, відвідайте www.liof.org або зателефонуйте (095) 530-6070.

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Ukraine vs. Latvia Friendly MATCH March 31st, 21:00 at Arena Lviv (199 Stryiska St.) Arena Lviv is once again set to host the finest footballers Ukraine has to offer as it welcomes the Latvian National Team for a friendly on March 31st. The game comes on an “off-day” in EURO 2016 qualifying and will see the same Ukrainian squad that takes on powerful Spain on March 27th in Seville in Group C Euro 2016 qualifying action tackle a Latvian squad that has yet to defeat Ukraine. Going into this month’s action, 31st-ranked Ukraine currently sits 3rd in Group C with a 3-0-1 record, while 100th-ranked

Latvia has yet to win and sits 5th in Group A. This will be the third meeting between the squads, with Ukraine taking the first two matches 1-0 in a home-and-away series back in 2001 and 2003.

Mykhailo Fomenko’s team will feature five players from Shakhtar Donetsk, currently playing out their campaign at the same Arena Lviv. Game time is 21:00. Tickets prices: from 50 UAH. Tickets are available at Arena Lviv stadium’s (199 Stryiska St.) cash desk or online at www.ufi.com.ua

Дружній матч Україна – Латвія 31 березня, початок о 21:00, стадіон "Арена Львів" (вул. Стрийська, 199) "Арена Львів" знову прийматиме найкращих футболістів України, що зустрінуться у товариському поєдинку з латвійською збірною 31 березня. Цього дня на полі вболівальники побачать українську команду в складі, що виступить 27 березня проти збірної Іспанії у Севільї в групі С. У відбіркових матчах Євро-2016 латвійській збірній ще доведеться поборотись зі збірною України. Займаючи загальне 31-місце у чемпіонаті наші футболісти тепер знаходяться на 3 місці в групі С із результатом 3-0-1, а в команди

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Латвії (100-місце) досі немає жодної перемоги, і вона займає п'яте місце в групі А. Це буде вже третя зустріч між суперниками – у перших двох матчах українці перемогли з рахунком 1:0 вдома і в гостях у 2001 і 2003 році. У Команді Михайла Фоменка виступлять п'ятеро гравців з донецького "Шахтаря", який тимчасово зробив львівський стадіон своїм "домашнім". Ціни квитків: від 50 грн. Квитки можна придбати у касі стадіону "Арена Львів" (вул. Стрийська, 199) або на сайті www.ufi.com.ua

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Pysanky (Easter Egg) Festival April 03rd – April 19th, 1 Muzeina Square Just in time for Easter, explore the art, symbolism, and joy in creating pysanky – the illustrious Ukrainian Easter Eggs that are decorated using beeswax and dyes applied in layers. From April 03rd to April 19th, Leopolitans and guests of the city will be able to admire some of the most beautifully adorned eggs in the world at special Gallery of Easter eggs (Pysanky), which will showcase over 50 halve meter big festively decorated author’s Easter eggs. Alongside with presentation of the Gallery, guests of the event are welcome to join charity initiative “Good deed” and purchase small copy of the Easter egg, which will be presented on festive Easter eggs (Pysankove) tree. All raised money will be used for charity needs. With Orthodox Easter falling on April 12th this year, Ukrainians across the country and around the world will indulge in decorating eggs together with their families. The pysanky decorating process is relatively simple, although keeping a steady hand can be a challenge. Surely, one of the biggest highlights of the holiday will be the pysanky exhibition featuring pysanky created throughout the festival, as well as other artistic and interactive activities.

For more information on the festivities, please visit: www.easter.lviv.ua

Фестиваль писанок 3-19 квітня, площа Музейна, 1 Здавен на Україні заведено на Великдень, серед усього іншого, розмальовувати варені яйця різноманітними орнаментами, що символізують, добробут, любов, мир та достаток в домі. Для цього використовуються традиційні матеріали-віск і природні барвники. З 3 по 19 квітня львів’яни та гості міста зможуть помилуватися найцікавішими взірцями цього традиційного мистецтва, а також дізнатися про багатовікові традиції та святкові звичаї українського народу. У самому серці Львова, на площі Музейній, буде презентовано Галерею мистецьких Писанок. Експозицію складуть більше півсотні мистецьких півметрових писанок, які були створені спеціально до фестивалю. Відвідувачі Галереї писанок зможуть долучитися до благодійної акції «Добра справа». У Галереї писанок буде встановлене Писанкове дерево, прикрашене мініатюрними копіями експонатів Галереї. Кожен охочий зможе отримати будь-яку писанку з дерева, здійснивши благодійний внесок, і таким чином допомогти тим, хто цього потребує. Цього року в Україні Великдень припадає на 12 квітня, тож українці у себе вдома і по всьому світу будуть розфарбовувати писанки разом зі своїми сім'ями. Процес розмальовування яйця є відносно простим, хоча й вимагає певних навиків. Кульмінацією свята стане виставка писанок, створених протягом усього фестивалю, а також інші мистецькі та інтерактивні заходи. Довідатись більше про цю подію можна тут www.easter.lviv.ua

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Sacred Lviv: The Multicultural Capital of Ukraine G

iven the multitude of monikers the city has been known as – Leopolis, Lemberg, Lwow, Lvov, and now proudly as Ukrainian Lviv – it should be no surprise that the Western Ukrainian capital is known for its multicultural nature. Located, as it were, on an important eastwest trade route, as well as on the fault line between Western- and Eastern-rite Christianity, the city has for most of its existence been the home to over 100 diverse ethnic and national groups, all of which have made a distinctive mark on the city’s history and current modern appearance. Ruled over the centuries at times by Ruthenian princes, Austrian emperors, and Polish kings, Lviv has become famous for its multicultural and multi-religious character. One needs to look no further than Lviv’s wonderful religious architecture to see the impact that these myriad cultures have brought to the city. From the Gothic architecture of the Polish Roman Catholic church, to the beautiful blended architecture of the Armenian Cathedral, to the Renaissance stylings of the UNESCO-recognized Golden Rose Synagogue, to the billowing Byzantine basilicas of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic St. George’s Cathedral, to even any of Lviv’s many marvellous cemeteries, a trip through “Sacred Lviv” has become one of the single, most attractive tourist tours for any guest of the city to understand the history and cosmopolitan nature of the Multicultural Capital of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian capital has seen Catholic and Greek Orthodox worshipers live harmoniously with Jewish and other religious groups for centuries. This unique blend of religion and culture is clearly reflected in the city’s architecture, as each church, temple, synagogue, and cathedral has employed its own unique architectural style. Some of Ukraine’s oldest churches can be found in the ‘Lion City’ and, mercifully, the city’s historic centre suffered only limited damage during WWII. On the other hand, the war brought about an abrupt end to Lviv’s mixed Polish/Jewish/Ukrainian character. The city acquired its predominantly Ukrainian identity under Soviet rule and has, since the 1980s, emerged as one of independent Ukraine’s most culturally vibrant cities.

Touring Sacred Lviv: What to See While any good guidebook or travel website will offer a multitude of choices to touring “Sacred Lviv”, we offer only a few of the finest examples of the different cultures and religions that have made our city so exceptional. What makes “Sacred Lviv” so unique is that Leopolitan churches are fine examples of the diffusion and assimilation of the artistic phenomena of Latin and Byzantine cultures. Let’s begin our tour at the Latin Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Constructed in 1344 by King

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exploring lviv Kazmir the Great, by 1361, on the King’s request, Pope Urban allowed the foundation of a Latin Archeparchy in Lviv. For centuries the cathedral has been changing its looks, so that one can study Lviv’s history just by judging the building’s different appearances over time. In June 2001, the Latin Cathedral was visited by Pope John Paul II. The event was eternalized on a memorial board build right into the cathedral’s walls.

Next on our list is the Armenian Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known more commonly as the Armenian Cathedral. This Armenian-Gregorian episcopate was founded in 1362, shortly after the completion of the Latin Cathedral. The construction of the cathedral was financed by wealthy Armenia merchants that had emigrated from Crimea. Several famous Polish architects and painters, including Franciszek Monczynski and Jan Henryk Rosen, were involved in the cathedral’s many reconstructions and restorations.

The Jewish Golden Rose Synagogue was erected in 1582 in a courtyard on today’s Fedorov St. Its wonderful Gothic vaults and beautiful Renaissance decorations were, like other Leopolitan synagogues, destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. Presently all that remains at the site is a small plaque commemorating the once grand building. The ruins were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and there are hopes that the building will once again be restored to its previous grandeur.

A not-to-miss site for any guest of the city if they are looking to learn about Ukrainian history is Ukraine’s primary Greek Catholic church – St. George’s Cathedral. Built between 1744 – 1761 on the grounds of the old St. George Church and monastery, the temple is one of Lviv’s most important cultural and historical monuments and holds a predominant position in Ukraine’s religious and cultural characters. Completely restored in 1996, the cathedral’s grounds are still undergoing restoration work. Especially notable are the cathedral’s crypt and remarkable bell tower, featuring the oldest bell in Ukraine (cast in 1341).

Other popular “Sacred Lviv” tourist destinations in Lviv include special cemeteries, where many tombstones have artistic and historical value and are genuine works of art. One only needs to look at the expanding promotion of Lviv’s sacred sites amongst guidebooks and travel literature to see just how integral they have become in Lviv’s lucrative tourism industry.

Sacred Lviv as a Learning Opportunity Another element that lends itself to the popularity of Lviv’s sacred sites is their relationship with key historical events. Indeed, each of Lviv’s major churches, temples, synagogues, and cemeteries can bear witness to the city’s long and storied past. This may be especially true for religious Poles, as many sites have taken on a symbolic dimension, perhaps even more patriotic than religious. Once ignored, depreciated, or devastated under communism, the sacred relics now serve as a testament to the Polish cultural heritage of the city, and serve as a source of pride for the small Polish community in the city. Other nationalities also visit Lviv on “heritage” trips, including an increasing amount of Jewish and Armenian visitors. They visit Lviv and Galicia to trace the footsteps of their ancestors, and of their nations’ storied histories.

It should also be noted that the presence of Lviv’s sacred sites, and their religious lives, have often taken on political overtones. For example, Russian invaders used Orthodox churches as part of a policy to Russify occupied lands, just as Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic churches served as a symbol of national identity for Poles and Ukrainians, respectively.

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From Sacred to Secular – The Transformation of Lviv’s Religious Landscape Lviv is one of those valuable examples of a city where one can easily identify the factors influencing the functions of sacred sites and trace the transformation of these functions with regards to varying political and cultural conditions. Places of worship in Lviv reflect not only the realities of each period of history, but also their Eastern European idiosyncrasies. Certainly, the religious function was dominant at these sacred sites for most of Lviv’s history. They were created and developed as centres of worship where religious ceremonies were practiced and where believers had a defined place to meet their spiritual needs. As many separate ethnicities and denominations were a staple of Leopolitan life since its early days as a city, it has maintained a favourable atmosphere of spiritual acceptance and religious freedom. As a result, not only the major religions, but also religious minorities have had the opportunity to practice their religion and create sacred art.

Among the more recent important functions of Lviv’s sacred sites is their importance so far as tourism is concerned. Developing soon after Ukraine’s independence in the early 1990s, as the country adjusted its attitude towards religion and opened its doors to foreign, non-Soviet travellers, Leopolitan sacred sites were among the first ‘must see’ stops in all of Western Ukraine. Churches of all different faiths returned to their owners and were gradually renovated to regain both their spiritual and artistic importance. Particularly attractive for Western tourists are churches that allow visitors to explore the characteristic art and distinctive rituals of Eastern Christianity.

With their inimitable architecture, rich and unusual interior design, and unique liturgy, these places of worship are among Lviv’s most sought-after tourist venues. They often offer additional attractions, such as music concerts, museums, or exhibitions to further allow guests of the city to gain a better understanding of their importance and functions.

Today, the range of functions performed by sacred sites in Lviv is broader than ever. Churches and cemeteries, which previously were saved for the realm of the sacred, have now merged with the world of the secular in the form of tourism. The uniqueness of places of worship, along with the holy spirituality attached to the sites, becomes an attraction in its own right as it allows visitors to get away from everyday life. The popularity of these sites is intensified by visitors’ desire to get to know new places.

It is for these reasons that there is no doubt that Lviv’s sacred sites will not only continue to serve as among the most popular visitor destinations in the city, but will lead the way in Lviv’s bid to become Ukraine’s most attractive tourist destination.

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

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 (0322) 75 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) Rynok square, 13/22 (in the yard) Tel.: +380632751725, (032)2444166 10:30-20:00 office.prostir@gmail.com Art Atelier Voytovych To visit please call in advance +38 095 507-71-36 www.artists.com.ua

Lviv Art Palace During 17.03 – 29.03 – exhibition of icons “Fighting church” by Mykhaylo Skop str. Kopernyka, 17, Tel:. (032) 272- 89- 33

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Gallery "ICONART" Till 19.04 - the exhibition of Yaroslava Tkachuk “Myrrhbearers” 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, 097 397 54 80 Tuesday through Sunday 11:00-18:00 The “Green Sofa” gallery During 17.03 – 05.04 – exhibition of enamels “Worlds.

Obsessions. Travels”

by Oleksiy Koval During 07.03 – 26.03 – personal exhibition of paintings by Ludmyla Davidenko 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 14.03 – 02.04 – personal exhibition of paintings by Lyubomyr LVIV TODAY | March 2015

Hudyak (Ivano-Frankivsk) 24, Teatralna str.

Tel:. (032) 235-58-28, 067 592 -51- 03 10:30-19:00 slyvkart@ukr.net www.artslyvka.com

The Lviv National Museum Till the end of March – retro exhibition “World and art of Oleh Min’ko” 20, Svobody ave., Tel:. (032) 235-88-46 10:00-18:00 / Closed: Mon.

Gary Bowman's Art Gallery 18, Nalyvayka str.

Tel. +38 095-899-51-74 12.00-19.00 \Closed: Mon. www.gbgallery.org.ua

The Museum of Ideas Bernarden garden During 12.03 - 03.04 -The German painter Arthur Klose presents scandalous exhibition of posters

by Vasiliy Slonov “Persecution of Russian art and hypocrisy of German “Jacks in office”.

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

The Lviv Art Gallery During whole MarchApril - exhibition “Master Pinzel – legend and reality” During whole March- beginning April - exhibition “World of Cat” featuring works from the funds of the gallery alongside with paintings

by Lviv’s modern artists 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. 28 and April 04, 2015. str.Kopernyka, 17 Tel.: (032) 272- 89- 33 Attention, change of working hours 12:00 -19:00 / Closed: Mon.

The “Pory roku” gallery During 20.03-27.03 – exhibition of oil paintings “Impressions” by Marian Besaga.

From March 30, (opening

at 17.00) will start exhibition of graphical works ”Colorful lithography in Lodz”

by Mark Sak and Witold Warzywoda, professors of Art Academy in Lodz (Poland).

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:. +38097 293 14 26, +38 095 899-51-74 Artprimus.lviv@gmail.com www.primusart.com.ua 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.

Lviv Art Palace During 12.03 -31.03 – exhibition of paintings “Circle of Shevchenko”

by Valeriy Shalenko During 12.03 -25.03 exhibition of paintings

by Viktor Hadzhinov and Yevhen Potapov During 22.03– 15.04 photoexhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Mykhailo Verbytskyi, the author of music of Ukraine's national anthem During 27.03 – 17.04 – exhibition-contest “Spring art salon” From 14.03 – at museumstudio “At Kobzar room” of Lviv Art Palace will start monthly practical course on calligraphy “Ukrainian perfect writing ”. Classes will take place on Saturday from 16:00 -18:00, March Attention, change of working hours 12:0019:00 / Closed: Mon.

The Museum of Ethnography and Crafts From 23.03 – exhibition of works by students of art department of music school 15, Svobody ave., Tel:. (032) 297 0157 mehp@etnolog.lviv.ua /11:00-18:00 /Closed: Mon.

Melanka Art Gallery During 20.03 – 07.04-Personal exhibition of paintings by Oleksandr Voytovych 8, Lesi Ukrainky str, Tel: 067 706 36 47 e-mail: artmelanka @ yahoo.com Open:Mon.-Sat.: 11.00-18.00 Sunday by appointment

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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

March, 20 Friday Swan Lake by P. Chaykovsky Ballet in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45

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

March, 21 Saturday Aida by G. Verdi Opera in 4 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00

MARCH, 20 FRIDAY Romeo and Juliet in the end of November / J. Otchenashek Comic performance in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

March, 22 Sunday Vain precaution by P. Gertel Ballet in 2 acts Duration: 12.00-14.30

MARCH, 22 SUNDAY – PREMIERE! Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours

March, 22 Sunday Barber of Seville by D. Rossini Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.45

MARCH, 24 TUESDAY – PREMIERE! Blow, wind! by Janis Rainis Drama in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours

March, 26 Thursday Cossack over the Danube

by S. Gulak-Artemovsky Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.00

MARCH, 25 WEDNESDAY BEGINNING – 12.00 Pollianna / E. Porter Stage adaptation

by B. Revkevich Play in 2 acts Performance duration: 3 hours

March, 27 Friday Don Quixote by P. Minkus Operetta in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.30 March, 28 Saturday – PREMIERE! Carmen by G. Bizet Opera in 4 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00

MARCH, 25 WEDNESDAY Jaroslavna – Queen of France / V. Sokolovskyi Performance in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

March, 29 Sunday Coppelia by L. Delib Ballet in 3 acts Duration: 12.00-14.45

MARCH, 26 THURSDAY Marriage / N. Gogol Translation by O. Pchilka Performance in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

March, 29 Sunday Stolen fortune by Y. Meytus Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00

MARCH, 27 FRIDAY – PREMIERE! Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours

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MARCH, 28 SATURDAY – PREMIERE! Blow, wind! by Janis Rainis Drama in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours MARCH, 29 SUNDAY Sharika by J. Barnich Poetry by Y. Shkrumelyak Romantic operetta Performance duration: 3 hours MARCH, 31 TUESDAY The Lady of the Camellias / Alexandre Dumas, son Translation by M. Yakubyak Performance in 2 acts Performance duration: 3 hours 15 minutes

Lviv Academic theatre named after Les Kurbas

Address: L. Kurbasa str., 3 Ticket office: 12.00 –19.00 (on days of performances) Tel.: (32) 272-49-14; 272-48-24 www.kurbas.lviv.ua/tickets, All performances start at 19.00

March, 20 Friday “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”

by Friedrich Nietzsche March, 21 Saturday “Apocrypha” by L. Ukrainka March, 22 Sunday Waiting for Godot

by Samuel Beckett Tragic comedy in 2 acts March, 25 Wednesday “Forest song” by L. Ukrainka Dramatic poem March, 27 Friday “Forest song” by L. Ukrainka Dramatic poem March, 28 Saturday “Memento vivere”

by Romain Gary

March, 29 Sunday “Memento vivere”

by Romain Gary

Lviv City Spiritual Theatre Voskresinnia

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

March 21, 22 PREMIERE! Beginning – 18:00 “Behind the door” by Georg Büchner Drama Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes March, 24 Beginning – 15:00 “Job” by by Karol Wojtyła (better known as the Pope, John Paul II) Performance duration: 1 hour March, 27 Beginning – 14:00 “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes March 28, 29 Beginning – 18:00 “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

The First Ukrainian Theatre for Children and Youth

Address: 11, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Preliminary ticket booking is available in the ticket office.

Tel.: (032) 272-68-41, 272 78 10

March 20, Friday Beginning - 14:00 “Cherevichki” (The Little Shoes) Performance duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

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March 22, Sunday Beginning - 12:00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

March 27, Friday Beginning - 11:00 “At 8 o’clock on the Ark” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

March 31, Tuesday Beginning - 12:00 "Wild Swans" Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

March 22, Sunday Beginning - 15:00 “Three Little Piglets” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

March 27, Friday Beginning - 18:00 “Oskar” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Lviv Philharmonic Concert Hall named after S.Ludkevich

March 25, Wednesday Beginning - 12:00 "Wild Swans" Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

March 28, Saturday Beginning - 14:00 “Pippi Longstocking” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

March 26, Thursday Beginning - 12:00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

March 29, Sunday Beginning - 11:00 “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Performance duration: 2 hours

March 26, Thursday Beginning - 16:00 “The secret of existence” Performance duration: 2 hours

March 29, Sunday Beginning – 15:00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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

March, 19 Thursday beginning – 19:00 Concert “32 sonatas

by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Evening nr.6” featuring Etella Chupryk –piano performing classic music masterpieces by L.v.

Beethoven March, 22 Saturday beginning – 18:00 Concert dedicated to the 60th birthday anniversary of Ihor Bilozir, featuring performance by Oksana

Bilozir, Maryan Shunevych, vocal-instrumental band “VATRA”, band “19th class” together with INSO-Lviv" Youth Academic Symphony Orchestra (conductor Volodymyr Syvohip) March, 26 Thursday Beginning – 19:00 Concert “Without Words” featuring Ihor Zakus and music project “Jazz kolo” March, 28 Saturday beginning - 18:00 Concert by Lviv Chamber Orchestra “Academia” (conductor Myroslav Skoryk) performing compositions

by Myroslav Skoryk, Viktor Kaminskyi March, 29 Sunday beginning - 13:00 Concert “Symphonic Morning” featuring students of Lviv special musical school named after Solomiya Krushelnitska

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March 29, Sunday beginning - 18:00 Concert featuring Lviv National Music Academy students’ Symphonic orchestra (conductor – Zinaida Ostafiychuk) performing compositions

by M. Ravel March, 30 Monday beginning - 19:00 Concert “Music parallels” featuring students and teachers of Lviv National Music Academy performing best piano compositions of the XX century.

March, 31 Sunday beginning - 18:00 Concert “Folk kaleidoscope” featuring performance by orchestra of Ukrainian national instruments, bandura players capella April, 01 Wednesday beginning - 18:00 Concert “Prima aprilis” featuring students and teachers of Lviv National Music Academy performing compositions

by Guillaume Dufay, Antonio Pasculli, André Jolivet, F. Pulenko April 03, Friday beginning - 18:00 Concert “Unknown Lysenko” featuring yuriy vytoshinsky, Yuriy Gadzetskiy, Yuriy Grygorash, Dmytro Kalmuchyn, Mykhaylo Malafiy, Natalia Kuhar, Anastasiya Palans’ka, Yaroslav Papaylo performing compositions

by M. Lysenko April, 04 Saturday beginning - 18:00 Concert “Violin Féerie” featuring students and postgraduates

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of the Violin Department performing compositions by composers of XX centuries.

April, 05 Sunday beginning - 18:00 Concert “Spiritual music” featuring Anna Nosova – soprano, Solomiya Gorodetska – soprano, Volodymyr Kudovba –tenor, Ihor Mihnevych – bass together with symphonic orchestra of Lviv National Music Academy (conductor – Ivan Uzyuk) performing compositions by F. Shubert, M. Verbitskyi April, 14 Tuesday Beginning-18:00 Concert “For the sake of future” featuring performace of classical music compositions by talented children from Crimea and ATO zone, who came to Lviv –Bohdana Pivnenko-violin, Hanna and Sofia Kyslyak –violin (Donetsk), Loza Zubenko – violin (Khartsizsk), Valeria Kurilchuk-violin (Khartsizsk), Khrystyna Mykhailychenko – piano (Symferopol), Yevhen Motorenko –piano (Kyiv) April, 17 Friday Beginning-19:00 Concert “Jazz for Lovers” featuring vocalist Yuriy Grygorash together with Lviv Jazz Orchestra (conductor- Nazar Kulynyak) performing jazz compositions of 50-60ies.

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

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CONCERTS

КОНЦЕРТИ

Koktebel Jazz Festival presents Red Snapper March 27, Friday Event Hall «КINO» (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 20.00 Entrance: 250-380 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

«Джаз Коктебель» презентує Red Snapper 27 березня, п’ятниця Event Hall «Кіно» (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 20.00 Вартість: 250-380 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

Сontest Grand Music Karaoke Battle 2015 March 28-29, Event Hall «КINO» (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 09.00-23.00 Entrance: 50 UAH Tickets: 067 84 999 84

Grand Music Karaoke Battle 2015 28-29 березня Event Hall «Кіно» (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 09.00-23.00 Вартість: 50 грн Квитки: 067 84 999 84

Lilya Vavryn April 13, Monday Event Hall «КINO» (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 18.00 Entrance: 80-200 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

Ліля Ваврін 13 квітня, понеділок «Event Hall «Кіно» (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 18.00 Вартість: 80-200 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong

By Orchestra Leo Band April 18, Saturday M. Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L.Ukrainka st.)

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

Band «Haydamaky» album «Ukrop» April 18, Saturday Event Hall «КINO» (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 90-200 UAH Tickets: 066 0000 754

«Гайдамаки» альбом «Укроп» 18 квітня, субота Event Hall «Кіно» (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 90-200 грн Квитки: 066 0000 754

Pianoboy April 23, Thursday Event Hall «КINO» (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 150-300 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

Pianoboy 23 квітня, четверг Event Hall «Кіно» (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 150-300 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

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Ukrainian Book Wins Global Recognition W

hile Ukraine’s current political situation remains very difficult, Ukrainian culture has not yet been put on the backburner – it has instead turned out to be in the spotlight. For example, new art initiatives are launched nearly every week.

This trend can be interpreted in two ways: on the one hand, Ukrainians are exhausted by the stress of war and are looking for an escape from the dreary political situation; and on the other hand, social developments in the country have provided for deeper artistic appreciation among the Ukrainian citizenry. We, in turn, continue to follow the artistic process and the changes in the cultural map of our country.

Last year, the Ukrainian children’s book Stars and Poppy Seeds was selected as the winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award and also took the Opera Prima prize. The book was created at the Lvivbased Ahrafka creative studio and published by Lviv’s own Old Lion Publishing House. This year, we are pleased to announce that, Lviv’s Ahrafka and Old Lion Publishing House have combined to strike gold once again, as the illustrated book The War

That Changed Rondo was named the winner of the New Horizon category at the ologna Ragazzi Awards.

The War That Changed Rondo tells the story of the City of Rondo, a place inhabited by fragile and vulnerable creatures made of glass, paper, or air balloon. While the city starts out as peaceful, one day war descends and brings disaster and darkness.

It hurts each resident of Rondo, but three friends – Danko, Zirka, and Fabiyan – begin to defend their city in a very creative way.

Fought with light, the war disappears, but not before leaving scars and traces. The City of Rondo adopts the symbol of the red poppy flower to remember the war and its heroes. While giving its readers a window into a difficult and ever-present real-world problem, The War That Changed Rondo puts an emphasis on hope and enlightenment.

Since 1966, the Bologna Ragazzi Award has been a coveted prize for publishers from all over the world. The award acknowledges the best graphic and editorial design for children’s books and is one of the most important awards in the field of children’s publishing. Each year over 1000 titles from more than 40 countries compete for the prestigious prize in one of four categories: Fiction; Non-Fiction; New Horizons; and Open Prima. It draws only the finest works from some of the world’s best children’s publishers, ensuring that there is an extremely high level of competition each year. The award has a long history of international collaboration and a forward-looking spirit of cultural and economic community.

This year marks the first time that the Old Lion Publishing House will take part in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair – the world’s premiere event for showcasing children’s and young adult books for publishers, agents, and other interested parties. This year’s prestigious Bologna Fiere event is set to take place from March 30 – April 2 and promises a rich programme with a special focus on those who play a key role in the promotion of literature to children and young adults.

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Chocolate Fest Returns to Lviv Lviv’s magnificent Art Palace tempted Leopolitans and guests of the city to Lviv’s annual Chocolate Fest last month, where visitors were “treated” to chocolate fountains, chocolate sculpture workshops, and delicious chocolate creations from some of the most exclusive confectionary shops from around Lviv and across Ukraine. One of the most popular activities was the chocolate-making workshop provided by some of the finest professional chocolatiers that Ukraine has to offer. Other popular activities included the chocolate-scented candle-making workshops, the “From Lviv With Love” post-office initiative, and the Chocoland activity area for children. The event’s highlights were certainly the crowning of the 4th annual amateur championship for amateur chocolatiers and the creation of the enormous, 47-kilo Truffle chocolate cake that festival-goers were all too pleased to help devour by the festival’s end.

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І знову свято шоколаду Свято весни й шоколаду для всіх львів’ян та численних гостей міста відбулось у залах львівського палацу мистецтв у березні. Тут відвідувачів чекали шоколадні фонтани, шоколадні скульптури та інші смачні шоколадні витвори найкращих кондитерів Львова і всієї України. Одним з найбільш популярних заходів фестивалю став майстер клас з виготовлення шоколаду, який проводили досвідчені професійні шоколатьє. Не меншим зацікавленням відвідувачів користувались майстер-класи з виготовлення шоколадних свічок, спеціальне поштове відділення "Зі Львова з любов'ю» та "Шоколенд" для дітей. В центрі ж уваги, звичайно, було проведення 4 щорічного аматорського чемпіонату майстрів шоколаду і створення величезного, 47-кілограмового трюфельного шоколадного торта, у поділі й дегустації якого могли взяти участь, усі, хто був на той момент поруч.

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Shakespeare’s Reincarnation Ballet Lviv’s hallowed National Opera House was the site of last month’s premiere performance of Shakespeare’s Reincarnation – a one-act ballet based on Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet, including the Reincarnation choreography from Britten’s Simple Symphony. This modern interpretation showcased the beautiful costumes of Oksana Zinchenko and the splendid choreography of Nikita Dolgushin and Sergiy Naenko, best known to the Leopolitan theatre-going public for their 2013 staging of the stunning The Gypsy Baron operetta. If you missed this spectacular show, you can catch it again during its encore on March 27th.s.

Шекспір і балет У Львівському оперному театрі минулого місяця відбулась прем'єра одноактних балетів за творами Шекспіра – «Ромео і Джульєтта» і «Гамлет» на музику П.Чайковського та хореографічна сюїта на музику Б. Бріттена. Невід’ємною частиною успіху цієї сучасної інтерпретації класичних тем стали чудові костюми Оксани Зінченко та хореографія Микити Долгушина і Сергія Наєнка, який прославився своєю постановкою в 2013 році оперети “Циганський барон”. Для тих, хто не встиг побачити цей прекрасний спектакль, повідомляємо, що побачити його ще раз можна 27 березня

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Dance: SPORT OR ART танці: спорт чи мистецтво The European Dance Sport Federation and the Ukrainian Sport Dance Association hosted the EDSF European Championship Professional dance sport competition at Lviv’s Grasya (TM Pivdenny) Sportcomplex over February 21-22. The event was designed to promote the development of dance sport and offered a high quality competition to some of Europe’s finest dance sport athletes. The multinational jury had the difficult task of selecting the best dancers from 14 couples representing 7 countries. Over 600 dancers in total took part in the Ukrainian Open Cup in 2015.

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У спортивному комплексі “Грація” 21-22 лютого відбулись змагання відкритого кубку України (EDSF) під егідою Європейської федерації спортивного танцю і Асоціації спортивного танцю України. Головна мета змагань, в яких взяли участь понад 600 танцюристів найвищого європейського класу - сприяти розвитку спортивних танців і здорового способу життя молоді в нашій країні. Перед багатонаціональним журі постало нелегке завдання-вибрати найкращих танцюристів з поміж 14 пар, що представляли 7 країн.

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Talented designer Anastasiya Vasylyk with daughter

Newly presented brand “Chycheree” Young and talented Ukrainian fashion designer Anastasiya Vasylyk treated Leopolitan fashionistas to her exquisite “Chycheree” brand collection at Lviv’s Ratusha restaurant on March 7. The inspiration behind this wonderful collection is a return to the source of national consciousness – to the cradle of the Ukrainian soul. Anastasiya Vasylyk based her creations on a modern interpretation of the image of a Ukrainian nobleperson, naturally adapting ethnic motifs to contemporary society and lifestyle. She attempts to revive the national esthetics of Ukrainian fashion by using modern fit and cut techniques as well as handmade embroidery.

The Chycheree collection offers spectacular outfits not only for the youngest but for those looking to add a little ethno style to their wardrobe. As Kateryna Sadova-the first Lviv lady outlined, “Such clothes are not only meant for specific occasions, we may wear it whenever we feel like”.

Новий бренд етноодягу "Чичері" Молода й талановита українська дизайнер Анастасія Василик представила львів’янам бренд етноодягу під назвою "Чичері" 7 березня в ресторані "Ратуша". Ключовим стилем колекції, за словами авторки, є сучасна інтерпретація образу української шляхти, людини епохи ренесансу та органічне втілення цього образу у наш час, відродження національної естетики українського костюму у поєднанні з актуальними технологіями крою та ручним оздобленням. Колекція цілком функціональна і зручна для носіння. При створенні одягу використано натуральні тканини-вовну, шовк та льон, а оздоби виконані технологією фелтінг (сухе валяння вовни) за авторською орнаментикою. Колекція "Чичері" створена не лише для наймолодших львів’ян, але й для тих хто почуває себе органічно в етностилі. “Цей одяг потрібно носити не лише на свята, а й в будні, тоді коли зручно” – відзначила перша леді Львова Катерина Садова.

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World of Cats The World of Cats exhibition opened at Lviv’s B. Voznitskyi Art Gallery on March 12th. This jolly and colourful exhibition is, as the title suggests, dedicated to cats. Opened to mark International Cat Day (March 1st), the exhibition displays works from its own collection, as well as by several local Leopolitan artists, including: S. Savchenko, V. Bohuslavskyi, R. Romanyshyn, S. Hay and O. Denysenko. Why do we love cats?

Why are they one of the most viral entities amongst Generation Xers and Millennials? Why are feline musings simultaneously among the most popular internet memes, as well as one of the largest causes of animosity in social media? Don’t worry – this exhibition won’t answer any of these questions. Nor will it project any theories as to the impact of cats on our rapidly changing contemporary photography landscape. But it will give you a glimpse into how cats make their way into the work of so many artists.

So be sure to stop by the Lviv Art Gallery (3 Stefanyka St.) throughout March to check out this quirky and unique art showcase.

Світ кота У львівській галереї мистецтв ім. Б. Возницького 12 березня відкрилась виставка під назвою "Світ кота". Ця весела й барвиста виставка, як і вказує її назва, присвячена котам і кішкам. Відкрита в ознаменування Міжнародного дня котів (1 березня), виставка демонструє твори з власної колекції галереї, а також кількох львівських художників, серед яких С. Савченко, В. Богуславський, Р. Романишин, С. Гай та О. Денисенко. Чому ми любимо кішок? Чому вони одні з найпопулярніших істот серед сучасних поколінь? Чому роздуми про котів є серед найпопулярніших в інтернеті, а також однією з найбільших тем для спілкування в соціальних медіа? Не хвилюйтеся-ця виставка не торкатиметься жодного з цих питань, а також не буде презентувати якісь теорії про вплив кішок на наш сучасний мінливий мистецький ландшафт. Але тут ви отримаєте уявлення про те, як кішки внести свій вклад у роботи багатьох художників. Так що, зазирніть до Львівської галереї мистецтв (вул. Стефаника, 3) у березні та познайомтесь з її котами.

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Welcome Sochi 2014 German painter Arthur Klose presented controversial “Persecution of Russian Art and Hypocrisy of German ‘Jacks in Office’ art exhibition at Lviv’s Museum of Ideas art gallery on March 12th. Banned by Russian authorities no less than five times, the exhibition features “Welcome to Sochi – 2014” posters

by Krasnoyarsk painter Vasily Slonov. According to Slonov, the exhibition was originally commissioned by Sochi city administration; however, only days before its opening, found it banned by the same authorities. The “Welcome to Sochi – 2014” exhibition is part of a larger Slonov project designed to bring these works to some of the world’s largest cities. The works in Lviv feature satirical posters about the Winter Olympics in Sochi. The exhibition will be available at the Museum of Ideas (8A Valova St.) until April 4th.

German painter Arthur Klose

Ласкаво просимо в Сочі 2014 Німецький художник Артур Клозе представив свій контроверсійний проект "Переслідування російського мистецтва і лицемірство німецьких чиновників" у львівському "Музеї ідей" 12 березня. На виставці "Ласкаво просимо в Сочі-2014", яку в Росії забороняли вже п’ять разів, представлені плакати Красноярського художника Василя Слонова. За словами Слонова, плакати були замовлені адміністрацією міста Сочі, однак, всього за кілька днів до відкриття, виставку заборонили. Ця виставка є частиною більшого проекту Слонова, який автор хоче показати у найбільших містах світу. До Львова прибули сатиричні плакати про зимові Олімпійські ігри у Сочі. Виставка буде відкрита в Музеї ідей (вул. Валова, 8А) до 4 квітня.

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Lviv artist Oles Dzyndra

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Lviv's daredevils - ‘Trygada’ team

Bukovel Hosts Red Bull’s Jump & Freeze

Red Bull + Буковель

Гірськолижний курорт Буковель приймав представників одного з найбільш екстремальних зимових видів спорту 28-го лютого-Red OThe Bukovel Ski Resort was host to one of the wildest winter ex- Bull Jump & Freeze для шанувальників гірських лиж і сноубордів. treme sports competition on February 28th, when the Red Bull Сотні глядачів вітали учасників 23 команд, які спускалися зі снігової Jump & Freeze rolled through the resort giving ski and snowboard гори з трампліном хто на чому міг і хотів – тут були і сани, і кріслаfans a reason to get crazy. Hundreds of spectators cheered along гойдалки, і надувні матраци, і навіть автомобіль британського the 23 teams that had to slide down the mountain on anything they секретного агента Джеймса Бонда. Після короткого польоту could think of – such as sleds, rocking chairs, inflatable mattresses, з трампліна відчайдушні спортсмени елегантно падали в басейн and even in cars used by famous British secret agent James Bond. з крижаною водою. Виступи команд оцінювало журі, до складу якого At the bottom of the hill, the teams had to showcase their creativity увійшли: один з найсильніших чоловіків на землі Василь Вірастюк; and aerial acrobat skills before falling into an icy pool of water. фронтмен гурту ТНМК Олександр (Фоззі) Сидоренко; програмний Teams were judged by a panel of celebrities that included: one of the директор Радіо Люкс, Євген Фешак і відомий автоспортсмен strongest men on earth, Vasyl Virastyuk; frontman of the group Олександр Гринчук. Журі оцінювало костюми команд, особливі TNMK, Oleksandr (Fozzi) Sidorenko; program director at Radio Lux, трюки і підтримку публіки. Третє місце посіла харківська команда Yevhen Feshak; and Aleksandr Grinchuk, a multiple Ukrainian cham- "Crazy Swans". Всі троє "лебедів" присвятили свій видовищний pion. Teams were judged on costumes, special tricks, and crowd політ своїм дружинам. Друге місце також дісталось харків’янамsupport. Kharkiv’s ‘Crazy Swans’ and a second team from Kharkiv "ФеєрічнАє паденіє" у костюмах російських рублів. А переможцями finished as runner-ups to Lviv’s own ‘Trygada’ team that dressed стали відчайдухи зі Львова-команда "Trygada" в костюмах святого up as St. Nicholas and two of his reindeer to claim the championship. Миколая і двох його оленів!

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Aleksandr San’koff and the group “MIRAMI”

SAN’KOFF Treats the Ladies

Клуб SAN'KOFF вітає жінок!

One of Lviv’s hottest nightclubs – SAN’KOFF – offered up the ultimate celebration of International Women’s Day with a glamorous, two-day party for hundreds of Lviv’s most lovely ladies. Known for its huge crowds, great drink specials, and massive sound system, SAN’KOFF treated Lviv’s charming ladies like queens by welcoming them with champagne served by buff and male hosts OK’S Models Agency.

This time for the celebration, venue presented party-goers a unique clubbing experience with lavish entertainment program featuring spectacular power show "CATERPILLAR", DJ VADOX, MC Yura z Baikonura, DJ MAD KIND, MC Cola dropping heavy beats, a stylish eyecatching group "MIRAMI", extravagant male strip show and much more!

Among the most fashionable spots in Lviv right now, SAN’KOFF consistently attracts a crowd of beautiful young women, as the International Women’s Day celebration proved Be trendy – party at SAN’KOFF!

Один з найпопулярніших нічних клубів Львова-SAN'KOFF-провів святкування Міжнародного Жіночого Дня під час гламурної дводенної вечірки для сотень наймиліших львів’янок. Справжній королівський прийом було влаштовано у клубі, відомому своєю яскравою публікою, оригінальними напоями і чудовою музикою. Прекрасних дам зустрічали шампанським, яке подавали чарівні хлопці від ОК’S Models. У насиченій програмі свята не бракувало артистів, що розважали публіку музикою та піснями. Тут були і силове шоу "CATERPILLAR", і розважальна програма за участю DJ VADOX, MC Юра з Байконура, DJ MAD KIND, MC Cola, відомий гурт "MIRAMI", екстравагантне чоловіче стріп-шоу та багато іншого! Сьогодні один з наймодніших розважальних закладів у Львові SAN'KOFF приваблює натовпи красивих молодих жінок, як це переконливо показало святкування Міжнародного Жіночого Дня. Будь у тренді – завітай у SAN'KOFF!

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10, Shevchenka avn.

Tel.: (032) 272-50-41 Hours: from 11:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

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Andersen 39, Rudnytskogo str.

Hours: 10:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 237-38-79 Aragvi 161, I. Franka str.

Hours: 11:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 295-14-31 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 Menu: engl./ukr., 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.

Arsenal Museum & Restaurant 5, Pidval'na str., Cuisine: European, Ukrainian Теl.: +38 (067) 372 44 55 Mon.-Fri.:12:00-16:00 Hours:07:00-00:00 Menu: engl/ukr Wi-Fi, Visa, MasterCard Allegory 66, Stryis'ka Str.

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Cuisine: European, Ukrainian Business lunch: Mon.-Fri.:12:00-15:00 Теl.: (032) 241 96 05 Hours:11:00-00:00 Menu: engl/ukr Wi-Fi Visa, MasterCard 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.

Beehive Cuisine: European, Caucasian, Ukrainian 16, Grushevskogo str.

Tel.:(032) 260 23 62 Hours:10:00-23:00 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.

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Darwin Cuisine: Сontinental, Fusion 6, Shevska str., 5th fl., Tel.:(032) 294-82-05 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

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 Menu: engl./ukr Europe Cuisine: continental 14, Shevchenko avn., Tel.: (032) 261-19-71 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Business lunch: Mon.–Fri., Hours: 12:00–15:00 30 uah

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 exhi-

bitions, 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 restaurant@citadel-inn.com.ua

www.citadel-inn.com.ua

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.

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 Masoch-café 7, Serbs’ka str.

Tel.: (050)371-04-40 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

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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 Sacher-Masoch.

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 Menu: ukr./engl. 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 premise-everyone 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 Menu: engl./ukr.

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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.

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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.

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Panorama Cuisine: Mediterranean 45, Svobody avn.

Tel.: (032) 225-90-09 Hours: 07:00–01:00 Menu: engl./pol./ukr.

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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 Menu:engl./ukr.

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.

Menu: engl./ukr. 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: from 08:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

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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.

Menu: EN/UA 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.

Menu: engl./ukr./rus.

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 Stary Tiflis Cuisine: Oriental, European 28, Pekarska str., Тel.: (032)276-61-11 Hours: 11:00–23:00 The Grill Cuisine: European, steak specialties 22, Teatralna str.

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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 Menu: engl./ukr.

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

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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 Bar Mushly 35, Rynok square, Cuisine: Seafood Tel.: (098) 985 88 98 Hours: 7:30-till last client Pravda. Beer.

Theatre. Lviv First Lviv manufactory beer 32, Rynok square Tel.: (050) 374 4986 Hours: 10:00-02:00 Own Brewery.

Live music from 19.00 Dublin 5, Kryva Lypa lane, Tel.: (032) 261-61-71 12:00–24:00 Thur., Fri., Sat – till 02:00 Business lunch: Mon.– Fri., Hours: 12:00–14:00 /35 UAH/ Menu: engl./ukr.

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 Menu: ukr./engl./pol.

Visa Card.

Specialties of the restaurant: “Alive” beer of three

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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.

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 Mons Pius: Beer & Meat 14, L. Ukrainka str., (Armenian yard), Tel.: (032) 235-60-60 097 64-54-952 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Menu: engl./ukr 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.

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 Menu: engl./ukr.

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 multi-confessional terrace under Lviv roofs.

Prague 8, Gnatuyka str., Lviv Tel.: (032) 274-12-20 Hours: 11:00–24:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

More then 15 different brands of bottled and draught beer on offer. A popular Lviv sports bar.

Robert Doms 18, Kleparivska str., Tel.: (032) 242-25-94, 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 Post office on Drukarska Street 3, Drukarska str.

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.

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.

Green Vegetarian art-cafe 5, Br.Rogatynciv str.

Tel.:(097) 773 7700 Hours: 11:00–22:00 Lviv chocolate workshop 3, Serbs’ka str.

Hours: 10:00–22:00 Tel.: (050) 430 60 33 Fresca 9, Krakivska str.

Tel.: (032) 272-49-85 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Strudel-Haus 6/10, Shevska str., Tel.: (032) 294-82-06 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Galka 4, Kovzhuna str.

Tel.: (032) 297-81-04 Hours: 10:00–22:00 CK Lokal 19, Valova str.

Hours: 8:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 236-70-80

restaurant “Yapi” – is an island of modern Japanese culture in old Lviv.

Tarta café

by Mrs.Greenwich 24, Pekarska str.

Tel.: 050 372 273 0 Hours: 9.00 – 23.00 Menu: ukr 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 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.

Fast Food McDonalds 7, Shevchenko avn., Tel.: (032) 297-14-66, (032) 297-14-56 24a, V. Velykogo str., Tel.: (032) 297-68-74, (032) 297-68-75 12, Chornovola str., Tel.: (032) 297-04-84, (032) 297-04-14 35, Svobody avn., Tel.: (032) 272-66-31, (032) 272-66-31

SUSHI BARS

Royal yard (Italian mansion) 6. Rynok sqr.

Hours: 10:00–20:00 Tel.: (032) 297-53-66

Maky Cuisine: Japanese 27, Doroshenka str.

Tel.: (050)317-60-79 Hours: 10:00–00:00

Pod Klepsidroj 35, Virmenska str.

Tel.: (032) 297-56-12 Hours: 10:00–22:00

Yapi Cuisine: Japanese 6/8, Svobody ave.

Tel.: 8 032 272-29-72 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Japanese cuisine

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Box Lviv-born welterweight Viktor Plotnikov (31-2-0, 15 KOs), of K2 Promotions Ukraine, defeated outmatched Britain Denton Vassel (21-2-0, 11 KOs) in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the IBF welterweight intercontinental championship on February 28th. Plotnikov dominated for most of the fight and sent Vassel to the canvass in both the 10th and 12th rounds.

He was awarded the decision based on scores by the judges of 118:108, 118:108, and 115:111. With the unanimous decision, Ukraine’s Plotnikov now holds the IBF welterweight intercontinental championship title.

Бокс Львівський боксер напівсередньої ваги Віктор Плотніков (31-2-0, 15 нокаутів), що представляє промоутерську компанію K2 Promotions, переміг британця Дентона Вессела (21-2-0, 11 нокаутів) у Белфасті (Північна Ірландія) під час міжконтинентального чемпіонату IBF 28 лютого. Плотніков мав перевагу більшу частину бою і двічі відправив Вессела у нокдаун-в 10 і 12 раундах. Одноголосним рішенням суддів він здобув перемогу за кількістю балів: 118:108, 118:108, і 115:11. Тепер Плотніков є володарем міжконтинентального чемпіонського пояса IBF у напівсередній вазі.

Handball On March 14, Lviv’s Halychanka handball team played host to the Serbian squad “Naisa Nis” in the first match of European Handball Federation Challenge Cup quarter finals. After defeating the Serbian girls 28:22, our hometown ladies already the next day celebrated another victory in the second match of the quarter finals – the score was 27:20 due to clever coaching by Vasyl Kozar. Two victories brought Lviv’s Halychanka to the European Handball Federation Challenge Cup semifinals where the team will be meeting SPR Pogon Baltica (Szczecin, Poland).

Гандбол 14 березня, у першій грі другого чвертьфінального матчу Кубка Виклику сезону-2014/2015 проти сербської команди «Наіса», львівська гандбольна «Галичанка» обіграла «Наісу» з рахунком 28:22. У другій підсумковий грі «Галичанка» також здобула перемогу– 27:20 на користь команди Василя Козаря. Дві перемоги над сербками вивели наших гандболісток у півфінал Кубка Виклику. Додамо, що суперником нашої команди у півфіналі буде «Погонь Балтика» (Щецін, Польща).

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Cycling Lviv welcomed some of Ukraine’s finest cyclists as the city hosted the Ukrainian Winter Cycling Championships from February 17-21. Over 250 riders from 16 Ukrainian regions competed in several age categories and a variety of events, including individual, team, scratch, and group races. Leopolitan athletes posted especially strong results at home, notably Sofia Kuznetsova, Andriy Kutsenko, Vitaliy Pidkivka, and Sofia Pryima.

Велоспорт Зимовий чемпіонат України з велосипедного спорту, який зібрав найкращих спортсменів з багатьох міст, пройшов у Львові 17-21 лютого. Понад 250 спортсменів з 16 областей України змагалися у всіх вікових категоріях та різних видах перегонів-індивідуальних, командних, переслідування і групових. Львівські спортсмени показали особливо хороші результати у себе вдома, зокрема, Софія Кузнєцова, Андрій Куценко, Віталій Підківка і Софія Прийма.

Basketball

Баскетбол

February saw an incredible reversal-of-fortune for Lviv’s SuperLeague basketball team Politekhnika-Halychyna, as the previously 1-19 club won all four February games as part of an amazing 5-game win streak. The team used a strong defense – averaging nearly 20 turnovers in each of the victories – as well as standout performances by guard Mykola Polyulyak (12.6 points/game average and two double-doubles) and former international forward Yaroslav Zubrytskyi (10.4 points/game average). The run was ended, unfortunately, by 7th-place Ferro-ZNTU with a 76:88 home loss on March 10th. While the unexpected run of success has moved the boys in green out of the 11-team league’s basement into 10thplace (6-21), the loss officially eliminated the team from postseason contention. The disappointing loss to FerroZNTU closed out the home schedule for the team, as they end the season with three straight March road games in the hopes of staying ahead of last-place DniproAzot.

У лютому Фортуна, нарешті, вирішила посприяти львівській команді "Політехніка-Галичина", яка перед цим мала рахунок 1-19, а в цьому місяці виграла всі чотири матчі у серії з 5 перемог. Команда навчилась застосовувати сильну оборону-в середньому близько 20 підбирань в кожному з переможних поєдинків – а також чудову гру захисника Миколи Полюляка (в середньому 12,6 очка за гру і два дабл-дабли) і колишнього міжнародного форварда Ярослава Зубрицького (в середньому 10,4 очка за гру). Білу смугу, на жаль, перервали суперники з "Ферро-ЗНТУ" (7-е місце) завдавши 10 березня поразки львів’янам на їхньому полі з рахунком 88:76. Недовга серія перемог допомогла "Політехнікам" піднятись у турнірній таблиці на 10 місце (6-21), але після цієї поразки львів’яни фактично припинили боротьбу за вихід у плейофф. До завершення сезону нашим баскетболістам залишилось провести три матчі на виїзді з надією випередити команду ДніпроАЗОТ, яка займає поки що останнє місце.

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LVIV Listings Complete English language listings to help visitors and residents alike get more out of life in the capital of West Ukraine.

Useful numbers

Accounting/Tax

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 11, Sholom-Aleykhem str., Lviv 79007, 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

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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 Erste Bank 5, Svobodu Avn., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-12-46 www.erstebank.ua Privat Bank 11a-21, Hutsulska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-74-15 www.privatbank.ua OJSC Volksbank 11, Grabovskogo str, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-05-83 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-13-82 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 TOV «KLINGSPOR» Lvivska str. 2b, UA-80074, Velyki Mosty, Sokal District, Lviv Region Tel. + 38 032 242 92 00

Fax. + 38 032 242 92 99 info@klingspor.ua www.klingspor.ua «KLINGSPOR» manufactures industrial quality abrasive goods for woodworking, metalworking, automotive, glass, boats and many other industries

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

Car rental Lux Car Limousine lease in Lviv Wedding cortege in Lviv Car rental with/without driver. Lviv’s best retro cars rental.

Bus rental, Car transfers 26, Vynnychenka str., 6, Ac. Pidstrygacha str., Tel.: + 38 (032) 243-95-93 + 38 067 908-24-36, Lincoln Town car VIP services 313, Shevchenka str., Lviv Tel.: (+ 38 032) 299-44-88

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

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Lviv Listings 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 11, Sholom-Aleykhem str., Lviv 79007 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 UPS 205, Horodotska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 238 -43 -55

Dental Care INSPE 42, Mikhnovski brothers str.

Tel.: (+38 032) 239-50-20 Medodent 3/2, Bohomoltsa str., Lviv Tel.:(+38 032) 276-40-79 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 275-11-15 ABM-Vitadent 3/1, Slovackogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272-71-61 Usmishka 7, Vagonna str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 240-17-51

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

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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

Embassies/ International bodies Austrian Centre 1, Universytetska str., Office 240 Tel.: (+38 032) 261-59-76 Consulate of Lithuanian Republic 72, Heroyiv UPA str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-14-19 Fax: (+38 032) 298-89-35 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 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

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Consulate of the Czech Republic 130, Antonovycha str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-68-93, 297-68-96 Consulate of the Russian Federation 95, Levytskogo str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-25-25 Tel.: (+38 032) 244-26-24, 275-05-77 French/Alliance 18a, Ohiyenka str.

Tél.: (+38 032) 297-08-31 +38 067 340-40-01 Consulate of Brazil 2, Cholovskogo str., Lviv

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Lviv Listings Tel.: (+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) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Belarus 2, Gorskoj str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 237-27-30 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 299-24-60 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., Lviv 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., office 2 Теl.: (+38 032) 245-11-80 Fax: (+38 032) 245-11-79 Visa Application Collection Centre of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain,

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Sweden 1, Brativ Mikhnovskykh str., Submission Timings 08:30hrs–15:30hrs

Fitness Clubs

info@kiwifitness.com.ua Open Weekdays 08:00–21:00; Sat 11.30–14:00; Taekwondo 123, Warshawska str., Lviv (premises of school №23) Tel.: 067 707-19-19 www.taekwondolviv.in.ua

For children 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 Beauty formula 202, Stryiska str., Lviv Tel.: +38 032 295-85-55 Open 08:00–22:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun Closed. 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 Capoeira school 5, Les Kurbas str., Lviv Tel.: +38 (068) 842-47-77 www.lvivcapoeira.com 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 Kiwi Fitness club 18, Stepana Bandery str., Tel.: +38 (032) 261 3573

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

Sport Hostel 26, Vinnichenka Street, App. 2, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 290-17-58, (+38 067) 313-68-68

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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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

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Lviv Listings Vienna Hotel 12, Svobody avn., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-43-16 wienhotel@mail.lviv.ua www.wienhotel.lviv.ua

services Tel.: +38 (032) 235-76-42 Fax: +38 (032) 236-72-87 info@slp.com.ua www.slp.com.ua

Hotel Vol’ter 60a, Lipynskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 294-88-88

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

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

English speaking real estate and corporate lawyers Tel.: +38 (032) 253-1000 Fax: +38 (032) 253-1030 www.burhan.com.ua

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

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

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

Hotel "Atrium" Galytska str., 31 Tel.: +38-0342-55-78-79 www.atrium.if.ua

Knyazhi Ozera Lviv region, Mostyska area, Knyazhy Mist village Tel.: (+ 38 032) 34 -346-84

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

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/

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

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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

J&L Consulting LLC 11, Sholom-Aleykhem str., Lviv 79007, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297–05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua

Ternopil Hotel "Yukhnovych" Rodyny Barvinskyh str., 3a Tel.: (+38 035) 243-39-56 www.uko.org.ua

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

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Hotel "Ternopil" Zamkova str., 14 Tel.: (+38 035) 252-42-63 www.hotelternopil.com Lutsk Hotel "Zaleski" Kryvyj Val str., 39

Tourist basics

Tel.: (+38 033) 277-27-01 www.zaleski-hotel.com

RESORTS Smerekova Khata Slavske town, 57b I.Franko str.

Tel.: (+ 38 032) 51 42-650 Mirage Lviv region, Mostyska area, Village Sudova vishnja, Zagorodt str., 205b Tel.: (+ 38 03234) 370-23

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, Ivano-Frankovsk, 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

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.

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

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

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www.eba.com.ua Volume 6, issue 03 March 2015

EBA Western Ukraine Address: 6, Stepana Bandery str. office 3, Lviv Tel.: +38032-261 29 28, Fax: +38 032 261-22-68 www.eba.lviv.com.ua, lviv@eba.com.ua

Monthly news and views from the European Business Association’s Western Ukraine office

EBA PERSONALITY Can we start with an introduction of yourself and an overview of your company?

Mr. Chernyshov was appointed Kyivstar CEO on June 25, 2014. Before that, he worked at the Carlsberg Group.

In 2006, Mr. Chernyshov was ranked among the top-10 Ukrainian executives by Companion magazine, and Peter Chernyshov, in 2007 was named the best executive Kyivstar CEO in beer and beverages category in the annual rating TOP-100. Ukraine’s Best Top Managers.

Before moving to Ukraine, Petro worked in Great Britain (United Utilities Plc), Italy (ABB), Sweden (BBH), and Russia (Baltica and Vena).

In 1990, he graduated from the Mathematics and Mechanical Department of the Ural State University in Yekaterinburg, and in 2000 he received his master’s degree from the Moscow Academy of Economy.

While working in BBH, he successfully completed an MBA course in Kingston University, UK. Kyivstar is a nationwide operator leading Ukraine’s telecommunications market. We have almost 26 million subscribers across all regions.

What drives you in your professional and personal life?

My goal lies not in making my employees happy, but in increasing market share and revenue. If I manage to make my employees happy along this, that’ll make the whole thing even better.

Work takes up so much space in my life that it’s hard to distinguish between my personal and corporate goals now. My goal is to make Kyivstar a prosperous company. As for the goals unrelated to business, it’s giving my kids the best education I can pay for.

What are your personal recommendations for anyone who wants to be successful in business?

Doing business entails taking unpopular decisions. Often making people sad or forcing them to do things simply comes with the territory. Doing your job is not all fun and games, as they say. It’s not quite like that. You often have to cut costs, or spearhead the projects that many don't agree with, but that have to be done anyway. Eventually, it’s the ability to take unpopular, unpleasant, and often rough decisions that gets to be valued most in you. And that’s something most politicians usually try to avoid. If you are in business and suffer too much populism, you’ll find it hard to move on.

Could you share your business success story?

I believe every top manager has to set daring objectives to his or her employees. Of course, I realize that sometimes people leave the meeting thinking: “Our boss must be going nuts”.

If that’s the kind of thought they get after every meeting, then there’s definitely something wrong with you. But if your crazy

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goal is combined with the right motivation and alternates with realistic tasks, such approach bears fruit.

Oftentimes, executives think they’re smarter than their subordinates. What I think, you’ve got to be a really stupid manager to come up with all the ideas yourself. When you are a smart manager, your goal is to wake up your employees to conceiving new ideas and surprising you with those.

I personally believe that my employees themselves know quite well what to do. Sometimes they don’t tell about it, remembering the saying that ‘no good deed ever goes unpunished’, and sometimes they doubt they proposal will ever be implemented.

Thus, my goal here is to create an environment in which people are willing to share their vision. It happens sometimes that a company has too many people generating ideas, but only a few that are able to have those properly and diligently executed. That’s an extremely dangerous situation, which hinted me at adopting my current management approach: “Execute or be executed”.

What is the most important management lesson you have learned?

Ability to say “No” Managers are usually judged by their projects. However, I believe it’s also important to look at what projects the manager was able to turn down. In companies like Kyivstar, you have about 200 projects discussed every year. We implement part of those, and discard the rest. There’s that common mistake of jumping in on a project that won’t be successful. What projects you give up on is what you get judged by at the end of the day. The company is unable to handle all 200 projects. That said, try to concentrate not on the projects you accomplished, but on the ones you discarded, even though they go unnoticed to anyone else.

How do you position your company on the market?

Kyivstar is a nationwide operator leading Ukraine’s telecommunications market. We almost 26 million subscribers across all regions. Our mission lies in providing top-quality service and affordable and reasonable price. That’s why we’re investing hundreds of millions of hryvnias annually into the infrastructure development. In 2014, we paid almost UAH 4 billion in tax to the country’s treasury. That’s 1% of all taxes collected in Ukraine within the last year.

What is your top priorities for the next 12 months?

Do everything to make 3G connectivity available to Ukrainians in the shortest possible term. We are already testing new generation Internet connection in Kyivstar’s headquarters with many experts with broad international background involved in rolling out the 3G network.

Do you have any plans for expansion? What are your growth ambitions?

All our plans are related to introducing next generation connectivity in Ukraine. We are hopeful that the state, the regulator, LVIV TODAY | March 2015

and the Defense Ministry (which still has to perform frequency conversion to free up the required bands) will do all they can to assist operators (including Kyivstar) in the fastest 3G deployment. Kyivstar is actively updating the infrastructure, invests into the network, and will be ready to provide 3G services within the set timeframe. One of our main ambitions is building and launching top-quality mobile Internet.

What key market drivers are positively impacting your business?

It’s hard to talk about the drivers positively impacting the business now. Today, exchange rate is the major influence, which may impact pace at which 3G network will be deployed in Ukraine. We buy a lot of equipment with foreign currency, while all our revenues are in hryvnia. That said, an average mobile bill in our country is UAH 36 (a bit more than a dollar). At the same time, in Belarus and Moldova this number goes up to USD 5-6. However, I’d like to note that there are still some positive aspects to the situation. Like the transparent 3G bidding procedure proving that corruption is lowering its pressure and we’re getting a good sign the upcoming reforms may turn out quite successful.

The EBA focuses its actions on 7 vectors of economic development- Corruption fighting, Court system and Land reform, Currency regulation, VAT refund activation, Customs Procedures simplification and Technical barriers to trade elimination. Which one(s) so you foresee as the most vital and why?

1. Corruption fighting. 2. Court reform 3. Eliminating technical barriers What in your opinion can be done to improve investment attractiveness of Ukraine?

If we see the companies like Ikea and EasyJet voicing their intention to enter Ukrainian market in 2015, this will mean we have reforms going on in the country. If this doesn’t happen, there are no reforms. You can endlessly tell about cancelled licenses, dismissed officers, some other activities – I don’t believe in that. Investment climate remains the key indicator of every reform’s efficiency. These are the two companies that are painfully intolerant to bribery, and they act as an acid test for our reforms.

How do you think what reforms or actions should be made by Ukrainian government in order to improve business climate in Ukraine and Lviv region in particular?

One of my colleagues from Amsterdam and I have recently had a meeting with an ambassador of one of European countries. He told us that companies in his country are willing to invest into Ukraine, but they want to receive that signal – the signal that we have a stable political situation in the country and an ongoing judicial reform. That’s their number one concern. Even the tax reform is secondary. The major Ukrainian issue is the protection of private assets, that’s the major problem. When you invest in the country without being sure that you won’t have some oligarch, MP’s son, or fire safety inspector come to you and say that your assets now belong to him, because I tempered with the registry’s entries, and you lost a legal proceeding you had no idea about, or because I imposed a tax fine on you that you won’t be able to pay. While things like this remain possible, good investments will only come from the companies like our, having powerful legal department able to protect our rights.

An average European business is afraid of things of the sort. If we have an appropriate judicial reform launched in Ukraine, if we have this process up and running – Ukraine will be alright.

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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:

The National Bank of Ukraine has extended effect of restrictions on currency transactions and has introduced additional mechanisms to steady the Ukrainian currency market The National Bank of Ukraine passed its Resolution No.160 “On Regulating the Situation on the Monetary and Currency Markets of Ukraine” (hereinafter, the "Resolution No. 160") dated 3 March 2015. In fact, the Resolution extends the effect of the following restrictions on currency transactions (put into effect by NBU Resolution dated December 1, 2014 No. 758): • Ban on early repayment under loan agreements between Ukrainian borrowers and foreign creditors; • Foreign cash may be sold to one person within one business day only in an amount not exceeding the equivalent of UAH 3,000 within one bank; • An individual may transfer foreign currency abroad under current currency non-trading operations: – without any confirming documents from a current foreign currency account or without opening such an account – in the amount not exceeding the equivalent of UAH 15,000 within one business day; – from a current foreign currency account – in the amount exceeding the equivalent of UAH 15,000, however, not more than UAH 150,000 per month.

• Withdrawing cash in UAH at cash desks or ATMs is permitted in the amount of up to UAH 150,000 per day for one client; • Early repayment of deposits in foreign currency shall be allowed only in national currency at the foreign currency exchange rate of the authorized bank on the transaction day; • Withdrawing cash in foreign currency from current or deposit accounts at cash desks or ATMs is permitted in the amount not exceeding the equivalent of UAH 15,000 per day for one client at the official exchange rate of the NBU on the transaction day.

• For the purchase of foreign currency on the interbank currency market, funds in UAH should be first transferred to a separate analytical bank account, from where they can be transferred for the purchase of foreign currency no later than on the fourth banking day following the receipt of UAH in that account; • Сash withdrawal in Ukraine via electronic payment means (cards) issued by residents or non-residents is permitted only in UAH; Also Resolution No. 160 prohibits to purchase foreign currency and transfer it abroad: – in case of sale of securities of Ukrainian issuers outside stock exchanges; – in case of sale of corporates rights in legal entities (except for those in the form of shares), or reduction of authorized capitals of legal entities, or in case of cassation of membership in legal entities; – to pay dividends to a foreign investor abroad; – based on individual licenses issued by the NBU. Also, Resolution No. 160 extends the effect of the requirement for settlements in export and import transactions within 90 days and mandatory sale of foreign currency proceeds in the amount of 75%. Resolution No. 160 became effective on March 4, 2015 and will remain in force till June 3, 2015.

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WHAT HAS BEEN DONE? AGRICULTURE REDUCED term for quarantine and phytosanitary certificates NO NEED to obtain a quarantine certificate for the transportation of grain and oilseeds within Ukraine CANCELLED - extra licenses for the import of crop protection agents IMPROVED procedures for state registration of crop protection agents

BANKING & FINANCE INTENSIFIED responsibility of the banks’ leadership for insolvency cases

ENERGY EASED subsurface use procedures: tough monitoring and scientific support cancelled The registry of subsurface use and mineral resources IS NOW OPEN to public

WINE & SPIRITS AMENDED turnover of excise labels for alcohol drinks The onerous and inefficient fee on the development of viticulture, horticulture and hops CANCELLED

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE From now on you DO NOT NEED to get a confirmation from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine on the absence of ozone-depleting substances in products one less corrupt scheme now exists.

A so-called "Gemological reports" CANCELLED, which was an excessive authorization document

HEALTH CARE The list of medical devices relating to dialysis and treatment for cancer patients, which is not covered by the additional import tax of 5%, WAS ACCEPTED ON TIME

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NEW STANDARDS in the field of energy labelling of household electrical appliances were adopted according to EU standards.

RETAIL Cash registers for entrepreneurs, who pay taxes on simplified procedures, INTRODUCED this helps to fight against shadow schemes and contraband Patents for retailers are CANCELLED

WHAT STILL SHOULD BE DONE? To STABILIZE the foreign exchange market without limiting business activities To CANCEL the additional import duty which is "destructive" for import-dependent businesses The state should STOP interfering in pricing ASAP - the government-owned enterprise "Ukrekoresursy" and its associated corrupt waste packaging schemes should be eliminated

HEALTH CARE ENSURE statutory 7% VAT rate on imported drugs for clinical trials, set a single level of VAT - also 7% for medical products ENCOURAGE Collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the State Expert Center to ensure the registration of drugs goes uninterrupted SIMPLIFY the registration of innovative and new drugs (for rare diseases) and provide open-ended re-registration for drugs ADMIT certificates for medical devices issued by EU member states and other countries with a strong regulatory system REDUCE the approval term for clinical trials in Ukraine according to the laws of European member states - which is typically 30-40 days To CONTINUE deregulatory activities Actively OPPOSE the slightest sign of corruption Regularly REPORT on the status of the implementation of reforms and DEMONSTRATE particular progress in this direction Overview is prepared by the European Business Association.

March 2015

EBA Events EBA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING On February, 12 the General Membership Meeting of EBA Western Ukrainian Office took place. This meeting was dedicated to expressing sincere gratitude to all who were engaged to EBA work during last year, especially to members, Regional Coordination Council (RCC) 2014, Committees Chairmen and presenting of the new Regional Coordination Council 2015.

During the meeting Markiyan Malskyy had also presented

the strategy of the EBA Western Ukrainian office activity for 2015.

Traditionally the event ended with the Business Cards Lottery.

The nice presents from Advice Group, PZU Ukraine, Leopolis Hotel and EBA Lviv Executive office found their owners.

Besides official part of the meeting the participants communicated, tasted delicious food from Leopolis Restaurant and listened to magic harp music from Ivanka Mytrogan.

Lviv opinion

Currency crash offers tourism sector silver lining Hryvnia woes serve to make Ukraine one of Europe’s cheapest holiday destinations companies are in survival mode and massive price increases are simply not realistic. This means that everything from high-end restaurants and top-quality hotels to taxi services and souvenirs just became ridiculously cheap. Visitors to Kyiv can enjoy a 5-star experience for budget travel prices.

Ukraine’s incoming tourism industry must now work to actively raise awareness of the country’s value-for-money holiday options. They must swallow their pride and promote Ukraine as the cheapest destination in Europe. Post-Soviet Ukrainian tourism was an under-developed sector at the best of times. In the past year it has faced the added obstacle of having to convince would-be tourists that the country is safe, despite the images of revolution and war being beamed out to global TV audiences. By marketing Ukraine’s unbeatable value for money, incoming tourism operators will be able to trump security fears by appealing directly to people’s wallets and their love of a bargain.

Any increase in the flow of foreign tourists to Ukraine is unlikely to be sufficient to balance the depleted state budget. Nor will it lead to a surge in demand for the hrynvia itself. However, it could help numerous small businesses make it through the current challenging times, while also introducing thousands of Europeans to today’s Ukraine. Many of these visitors will return home with positive things to say about Ukraine, providing priceless PR for the country at a time when Ukraine is struggling to convince international audiences that it is worth fighting for.

Photo by: Yurko Dyachyshyn

It is difficult to identify any positives from the fall of Ukraine’s hryvnia national currency. The dramatic drop in the exchange rate has left whole sections of Ukrainian society impoverished and forced the government to adopt a range of emergency economic measures which could serve to impede the development of the broader Ukrainian economy for years to come.

The opposite is true for visitors coming to Ukraine armed with foreign currency. Prices had been steadily creeping up in Ukraine since the dirt cheap days of the 1990s, and for the past few years prices had been pretty close to European norms. Indeed, prior to the Euromaidan Revolution, it had become common for visitors to Ukraine to moan that the country was markedly more expensive than other east European destinations such as the Czech Republic and Poland. All that has now changed, with the slide of the hryvnia serving to make Ukraine one of the cheapest countries in the whole of Europe – if not the entire northern hemisphere.

Nor is inflation likely to even out the changes in the purchasing power of foreign currency. As the Ukrainian national currency has tumbled, inflation has risen sharply, but not sharply enough to keep pace with the dramatic decline in the value of the hryvnia. Local goods and services providers simply cannot afford to hike up prices in line with the hryvnia drops, as to do so would mean scaring off the few remaining clients they have left. Instead, the current trend is towards keeping pre-drop prices in place as much as possible, while accepting the inevitable reduction in real-time revenues which this entails. Ukrainian