What's On Issue 37 2012

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What’s Up Polls Put UDAR in Second Place

Ukraine Produces Hot Chicks

Not that you need more evidence to prove some of the most beautiful women in the world are Ukrainian. However, if you do, then we’ve got a little snippet for you.

Esquire magazine has just awarded wellknown Ukrainian-born Hollywood actress, Mila Kunis, the title Sexiest Woman Alive.

Dethroning last year’s winner, Rihanna, the Black Swan actress appears on the November issue wearing nothing more than a pair of skintight trousers, posing seductively with her back to the camera.

The star of cult American sitcom, That 70s Show, and romantic comedy, Friends with Benefits, Kunis was born in the western Ukrainian town of Chernivtsi, but left for the US with her family at the tender age of seven. Taking up where Demi Moore left off, Kunis is often seen on the arm of former costar Ashton Kutcher, and says about her new title, “If I wanted to charm the pants off you, I could.” Yep, we bet!

Femen in France

Since cutting down a cross last month, supposedly in support of Russia’s Pussy Riot, the Femen girls have come out of their hiding places, and have now appeared in Paris. Opening a new headquarters in what appears to be a largely Muslim neighbourhood, about 20 girls (both Ukrainian and French) paraded through Paris’ 18th Arrondissement on Monday, in traditional fashion – topless – with slogans “STOP” painted across their chests.

According to Femen activist, Inna Shevchenko, the Ukrainian organisation received an email reading, “Hello, we’re French women and we need Femen in France.” Apparently that’s all these bare-naked marauders require to make an appearance these days – an email, which, if you think about it, is a little bit like the modern-day Bat-Signal.

Too bad they’re not nearly as cool as the Dark Knight, nor as discreet…

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The 41-year-old heavyweight-boxing champion is ploughing through his opponents in the ratings, if reports from independent polls earlier this week are accurate. Vitaliy Klitschko and his party UDAR (Punch) has surged into a gleaming second place, just behind Party of Regions, and past the United Opposition, which includes Tymoshenko’s Batkivshchyna (Fatherland).

According to the Democratic Initiatives Foundation on Monday, the numbers are such: PoR – 23.3%, UDAR – 16%, United Opposition – 15.1%, a huge difference from just last week, which showed the President’s party with 28.1% support. This is massive for the political newcomer, and not just because he stands two metres tall. But because it could well mean a 50-50 parliament split if election results are fairly tabulated.

“It would not be telling the truth if I said I was not satisfied with this,” said Klitchko in an interview. “I am satisfied that the curve of our support is being maintained and, with three weeks left, that we will be able to increase our electoral support even more.”

What’s more, Dr Ironfist has ruled out any

Visas!

What a Problem!

Foreigners to Ukraine often complain about the 90-day rule, and that leaving the country every three months just to get their passports stamped is a bit of a nuisance, to say

coalition with the PoR after the election.

“The Party of the Regions has lost its reputation and we consider any links with this party impossible,” he said.

Now that’s what we like to see – real people fighting for the betterment of their country, because it’s the right thing to do. Keep punching Vitaliy, you may just win this thing.

the least. What we don’t realise is that we are often the lucky ones – many of us do not need visas to enter Ukraine, and for those of us that do, they’re fairly easy to acquire. This, or at least the idea of visas, is the premise behind a new exhibition, featured recently in the home of well-known Ukrainian photographer, Ihor Hayday.

Joining forces to speak out on the problem of that ever-elusive European visa, many Ukrainian and foreign activists, writers, journalists, scientists and sportsmen feature in this very topical exhibition. Unveiled symbolically on 3 October (the day the Berlin Wall fell), it is called, “Visas? What’s the Reason?”, and features the more often than not negative visa experiences of well-known figures Irena Karpa, Myroslav Marynovych, Roland Mikiani, just to name a few.

Conceived by the public service, Europe Without Borders, the exhibition was initiated here in Ukraine and was on display for just a few days. Already on the road to Poland, the hope is that Europeans will finally become aware of Ukrainians’ plight concerning European visas, so that missing important events aboard, such as scientific conferences, sports championships, even innocent family visits, becomes a thing of the past.

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This Week in History IT in Ukraine Continues to Outsmart the Competition

As reported in a What’s On feature on Outsourcing just a couple of weeks ago, Ukraine is one of the strongest IT countries among the CIS. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and this pudding is called Viewdle, a Ukrainian IT company Google recently paid $35 – 40 million for. Viewdle offers face, object, and gesture recognition technology products, allowing, among other features, automated photo tagging; and now it belongs to Google.

The deal is a huge coup for Ukraine, and specifically those in the IT sphere, confirming there are talented professionals that exist in this country; even if our government makes it difficult for outsiders to believe that to be true.

As for its future use, the Android community anticipates the face recognition technology will be utilised in conjunction with Google Goggles. “Imagine, looking at a friend and having [a pair of] glasses [which] recognises them and tells you key facts such as when their birthday is or what their favourite topics of conversation are,” suggests the news website, Interfax. Amazing!

Karavan Shooter Identified

In what may be the most lethargic and least impressive manhunt of all time, Ukrainian authorities say they have identified the Karavan shooter as Yaroslav Feodosiyovych Mazurok, and that they will arrest him soon.

According to an official statement, the 38year-old Lviv native has lived in Kyiv for a “long time”, and is an avid boxer and sportsman. Initial reports indicate that he has worked at private security firms, confirming initial suspicions that Mazurok is a trained gunman. Authorities refused to address questions about Mazurok’s whereabouts or his (presumably) imminent arrest.

Mazurok fatally shot three employees and seriously wounded a forth at the Karavan shopping mall on Luhova in Kyiv on 26 September. He opened fire when the security guards confronted him after seeing him steal a USB flash drive from a store. In happier news, authorities also announced that that fourth wounded security guard regained consciousness and that his life is no longer in danger. He is, however, still recovering from gunshot wounds to the neck and is unable to speak. He is under round-theclock, armed surveillance.

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13 October 1875

Founded by the Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph, the Czernowitz Higher Theological School opens. It reopens as the Chernivtsi State University in 1940, and becomes known as one of the oldest classical universities in Ukraine. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique architecture.

14 October 1942

The Ukrainian Insurgent Army is officially created. As their immediate goal is the establishment of a united, independent national state on Ukrainian ethnic territory, they fight against the Red Army, Nazi Germany and Communist Poland.

Odesa Says 14 October Orthodox Christians celebrate this day as Thanks to Steve Jobs the Holy Protection of the Blessed Virgin There’s a brand new monument in Odesa. It’s got nothing to do with the upcoming elections, nor does it have to do with farming, vodka or girls (presumably all things people associate with Ukraine). It’s a tribute to Apple’s former CEO, Steve Jobs.

Unveiled on 5 October, the monument was born out of one student’s desire to commemorate the late computer guru. Featuring a hand made of cogs, pistons, screws, bolts and other such mechanical items, a silhouette of the Apple logo in the palm completes the picture. Its creator, Kirill Maksymenko of the Odesa State Academy of Technical Regulation and Quality, says he started working on the tribute in November of last year and used more than 300kg of metal parts.

Christened “Thank you, Steve”, the 2-metre monument is one of Odesa’s newest attractions. If you happen to be down in this seaside town, give it a look. It can be found at Novoselskoho 74/76.

Mary, and as tradition states, all harvesting should be finished by sundown. It becomes the Day of Ukrainian Cossacks in 1999.

15 October 1926

The Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theatre of Russian Drama is opened in Kyiv. It houses the former Bergonie Theatre, which goes back to 1868, and is renamed only in 1941 after the famous Ukrainian poetess and dramatist.

15 October 1995

A bomb goes off in the Shakhtar Stadium in Donetsk, killing President of the Shakhtar Football Club, Akhat Bragin. As Bragin’s right-hand man, Rinat Akhmetov inherits the club and takes over exactly one year later.

16 October 2010

Kyiv acquires a new high-speed tram, linking the Borchshagivka district with the city centre.

Cooking with Fire Punishable By Law

A Ukrainian student was sentenced last week for frying eggs over an open flame in the middle of Kyiv last week. Now, one might wonder why such an act requires such a hefty suspended three-year sentence, until you learn that the open flame was actually the eternal flame of the WWII memorial – the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Protesting against governmental policies which do little to assist impoverished war veterans, the perp is 21-year old Hanna Sinkova, member of the radical youth movement The Brotherhood of St Lucas. “Its symbolical meaning was that soon, very soon, veterans, old people, poor people will queue up in front of this flame to cook food there because they will have nowhere to live, nothing to cook on and nothing to eat,” she was quoted as saying on Friday, when the sentence was handed down.

According to statistics, the average monthly salary for pensioners in Ukraine is a measly 1,100hrv. Perhaps Hanna has a point.

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This Week

Live Music

12–18 October 2012

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Rocking Travellers

L acuna Coil (Italy, metal) Time: 19.00 Admission: 250-350hrv National Aviation University (Komorova 1) 408-3300

17 October at 21.00

Around the World in 80 Days & Way Station (Russia, instrumental, post-rock), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

Friday

Russian duo AW80D was formed in 2009 and has managed three international tours in that time. One of these had them partner up with the intriguing Karusell Theatre in Germany, the result of which was a pretty spectacular show. Sharing stages with some big names in the post-rock biz – 65Daysofstatic, God Is an Astronaut, My Own Private Alaska and Moving Mountains, AW80D are all on their own this autumn, with a concert here in Ukraine promoting their new record, noneXistent. Support provided by Ukrainian post-rockers, Way Station.

Tickets are 30hrv. For more information call 279-4137.

E nter Shikari (England, post-hard core) Time: 19.00 Admission: 300-400hrv Bingo Club (Pr Peremohy 112) 424-2555 Oh, Lennon... (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Ot Vinta, Chill Out (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 E asy Dizzy, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 100hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Bender Band (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Stereo Types (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281 Rock Four (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 Vzrosliy Band (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Tabula Rasa, Mama Mia (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Larus (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Ot Vinta, Tex-Mex Co (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Yuriy Loza, Carnival Heat (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Cry Baby (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Ace Ventura (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

Ruky v Bryuky (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details k Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

Wunderband (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

Southern Hot Guys (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 P rostor Radio Party (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 50hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Pyatiy Vymir (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Vovchi Yagody (pop-rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: 30hrv Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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C olours, Hijackers (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Pirata Band, Animals’ Session (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Bohdan Humenyuk Quartet (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Ghurt Yo Ghurt (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

S oyuz 44 (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Eastern Express (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Us Two and a Few More

Bi-2 (Russia, pop-rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

18 October at 19.00

Fearlessly entertaining their fans with some top music since the 80s, Russian rock band Bi-2 continues to pump out the hits. Bringing their “Genderless and Sad Love” to Kyiv this fall, Shura and Leva have opted for a different kind of concert, and taking to the stage in black tie, they will be accompanied by the National Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine.

Get your tickets today – it’s going to be a good show.

Tickets are 250 – 1,600hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

Injear (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Max Tavricheskiy (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281 Max Vorek (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 Hooligan Convention (mono play) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Bender Band (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

More Khuana (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Tres Deseos (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Yukhym Dym (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281 Street Band (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

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Guitar House Jam Session (cover bands) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Los Colorados (funk rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 100hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Night Block (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Kh.P.Z. (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 S tariy & Co (jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 The Bells (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Thursday Robots Don’t Cry, Bluedance (indie) Time: 22.00 Admission: 40hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Chill Out (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Fusion Sky (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Wunderkinds (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281 Partyzanski Vytivky (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 DZD (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Vexlarskiy (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

: What's On Recommended

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Theatre & Classical Music

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12–18 October 2012

Andalusian Passion

Tomas de Madrid Flamenco Theatre (Spain, flamenco), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

17 October at 19.00

The legendary flamenco theatre of Tomas de Madrid preserves the pure and ancient tradition of Andalusian culture, and coming to Kyiv this week, they’re going to give you the opportunity to experience the passion, the power, the obsession. Considered one of the best in the world, the concert includes dancers, guitarists and singers and promises to be first class. Take it in and get singed!

Tickets are 100 – 1,200hrv. For more information call 279-1582, 278-7492.

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Friday n Evening of A Classical Music

by Japanese Musicians Featuring Japanese violin and piano performers Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Organ Music Featuring Kalynovska (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Zorba the Greek Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Such Jewish Happiness Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

1,001 Passions/The Little Things in Life Tragic comedy Time: 20.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Silvia Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 The Right of Love Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 The Little Prince Historical fantasy Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383 Oscar – God A secret dialogue Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 The Single Lady Musical fairytale Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Saturday Th e Roads of Love Concert Featuring Shvachka (mezzo-soprano), Semenenko (soprano), Ridni Naspivy Ensemble of Folk Instruments Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 A n Evening of Mozart and Schubert Featuring Lyatoshynsky Classical Music Ensemble Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 A Masked Ball Opera in Italian in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Welcome to Ukraine Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 P aradise Case Self-portrait in front of the mirror in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921 L e Malade Imaginaire Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Tango Sparks in Kyiv World Tango Stars, House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1)

18 October at 19.00

As autumn often brings in the winds and the rains, you’ll want to warm yourself up this evening with some hot-tempered Tango. Appearing for the third consecutive year, the International Tango Festival presents international Tango stars and choreographers Horacio Godoy, Magdalena Gutierrez, Dominic Bridge and French ballerina Sigrid Van Tilbeurgh, with live music provided by Moscow’s Solo Tango Orquesta. Don’t get wet – get sizzling!

Tickets are 100 – 550hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

Lying the Pure Truth Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Empty Trash Crazy comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Lettice & Lavidzh Fun w/ shadows Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Sunday I n the Captivity of Passion Featuring La Venexiana Ensemble (Italy) Works by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Handel Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Madam Butterfly Opera in Italian in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Ball at the Savoy Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Nazar Stodolya Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921 1,001 Passions/The Little Things in Life Tragic comedy Time: 18.00 Quartet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Four Reasons to Get Married Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Spineless An evening for people with visible abnormalities Time: 19.00 M17 (Antonovycha 102-104) 093-013-0614

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Monday An Evening of Ukrainian and European Classical Music Featuring Chubaryeva (soprano), National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments Works by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Lysenko Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Classical Music Featuring Svyrydenko (harpsichord), Sydorenko (organ) Works by Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Cynical Comedy Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Spineless An evening for people with visible abnormalities Time: 19.00 M17 (Antonovycha 102-104) 093-013-0614

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Tuesday A n Evening of Spanish Classical Music Featuring National Academic Wind Orchestra of Ukraine Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Brahms Featuring Kyiv Chamber Ensemble Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Romeo & Juliet Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 The Merry Widow Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3 287-6257

Lights Pages of novels by Anton Chekhov Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Thursday An Evening of Classical Music Featuring National Academic Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Bortnyk (baritone) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Organ Music Featuring Kharechko (organ) Works by Bach, Slavytsky, Bovet, Eskesh Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Don Quixote Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

The Sorochynskiy Fair Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 A Wife is a Wife Vaudeville in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921 Don Quixote. 1938 Historical play Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Playing Chonkin Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Fourth Sister Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 All About Love Parable Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

The Marriage of Figaro Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921

Opera in 4D

Strange Mrs Savage Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

15 October at 19.00

In Lurid Darkness Drama in 1 act Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

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Wednesday An Evening of Chamber and Violin Music Featuring Maslakov (baritone), Dudenkova (piano) Works by Brahms, Schubert Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 La Traviata Opera in Italian in 4 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Juno and Avos (Russian-language rock-opera), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) Juno and Avos is a legendary, Soviet rock-opera celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! Inspired by Russian poet Andrey Voznesensky, Aleksey Rybnikov brings both the lyrics and musical composition together to present a passionate performance, replete with love, heartache and everything in between. Having run a successful 30-year course, Rybnikov dared to step it up yet another notch, incorporating spectacular computer scenography, light effects and unbelievable sets. Get ready to step foot into the fascinating world of 4D. Tickets are 160 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

My Fair Lady Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Zorba the Greek Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921 The Cherry Orchard Comedy in 4 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 The Queue Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Love Letters to Stalin Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 : What's On Recommended

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This Week Nightlife

12–18 October 2012

Reggae and Soul

Alai Oli (Russia, reggae) Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy 13b),

18 October at 20.00

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Friday F ridance Party with DJs Kishe, Pink Cream, and Anton Horosh Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-80hrv Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102 S tars of Styles with DJs Omnia (trance), Stepkillah (drum & bass), Suhar (techno) and more Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-40hrv, G-50hrv, after L-20hrv, G-25hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Girls’ Bachelorette Party with DJs Neo, Robot, and Nikz Lorenz Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00, L-free, G-30hrv, after L-25hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Luxury Night – Girls Edition with DJs Lady, Amely and Marka Pola Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 After-Party for Ukraine Fashion Week Anouki Bichola with DJ Eva and Special Guest Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Party Night with Resident DJ Zeekrey and MC Pavlik Morozov Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Lawyer’s Night Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 702-7862

Death Race – Kyiv Fryday Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 UA Trance Session with DJs Anna Lee, Smart Apes, Dima Krasnik, Fandy, and more Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-30hrv, G-40hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Friday Night Vixens Time: 21.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-Free, G-100hrv, after L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka 486-0300 Blondy Night with DJs Amely, Katya Tsaryova, and Hotel Nikova Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87-6) 259-0001 Love Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 DJ Sunchase at the Turntables Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33) 588-8989 Union Techno Party Series with DJs Anton Feuer, Smailov, Igor Glushko, Roman K and More Time: 23.00 Admission: 50hrv Xlib (Frunze 12) 417-3233 Freshman Debut Party with DJs Eric Switch and Egor Key Time: 23.00 Admission: 80hrv BarHot (Verkhniy Val 30a) 093-873-4773

Tuesday

Russian reggae band, Alai Oli, has gained a cult fan following for its infectious reggae beats. It has kept it with the soulful lyrics of lead singer and songwriter Olga Marquez, whose inimitable voice takes the band into “emotional hardcore” territory. Alai Oli’s unique blend of hardcore, reggae, and emo makes for a catchy and instantly-recognisable sound. Make sure you get in on the good times.

Tickets are 110 – 160hrv. For more information call 063-142-1932.

D ance Battle: RnB and Latin Music Party with DJ Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: 50hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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Latino Mash-Up Carnival with DJ Nobrain and more Time: 23.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

Saturday M ovida Corona 2012 DJ Contest Semi-Final Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 702-7862 Art-Show Party with Richard Gorn and DJs Lorient, Dan, and Artem Fleming Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Aesthetic Vibes with DJs Lutique, Koma Junior, Underhill, ID Crash and More Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Before our Era with DJs Matrosov and Key Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888 Party Night with DJ Sanya Dimov Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Lime Club (Mayakovskiy 26Aa) 515-9484 Party Night Time: 23.00 Admission: free Food Tourist (Arena City 5) 095-780-6070 Show Mafia with DJ Snach Time: 21.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka 486-0300 Samba Fever!

Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Topless Night with DJs Phoenix and Rockstar Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888

Miss Asia 2012 Contest Time: 20.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

F resh Cut Event with DJ Dusty Kid (Italy), Marika Rossa, and A Galickiy Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-40hrv, G-60hrv, after L-60hrv, G-80hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

Party Night Featuring DJ Burzhuy Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Noblesse (V Vasylkivska 3) 097-282-6760

XXX Party with DJs Branski and Stalker and PJ show Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Pre-Party for Kiss FM’s 10th Birthday Party with DJ Ira Champion Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Ikon Bar/Club (Baseina 5a) 234-6996

Soulfooled

Alex Niggemann (Berlin, house), Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5)

12 October at 22.00

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DJ Alex Niggemann is in the midst of a worldwide tour to promote his new album, Soulfooled, and he is stopping over in Kyiv for a night of great music at Mantra. The House DJ plays everything from dark-tech to vocal-heavy house, but is known for feel-good tracks that get everyone on the dancefloor, putting him in high demand in nightclubs all over the world, from Brazil to Paris. Last year, Niggemann created an electronic music label called Soulfooled, with this eponymous record as his first self-produced project.

Get ready for a party sure to bring the ‘house’ down!

For tickets and more information call 221-4448.

DJs Fly Project Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Light Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Fresh Private Party with DJs Kayun, John Bright, Mario Yard and more Time: 22.00 Admission: 120hrv Chateau Mystique (Bortnichy District, Lenina 39) 097-640-9774 Lux Party Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87-6) 259-0001 F reegrant Music Night Vol. 3 with DJs Freegrant, Rythmique, Underhill, Miss Monique and Neo Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Hi-Fi with DJs Branski and Stalker and PJ show Time: 21.00 Admission: L- 50hrv, G-200hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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Sunday Beauty: Ladies Night with Male PJ Show and DJ Saylex Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-20hrv, after L-free, G-40hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 World of Love with DennySmile, Arturo Ricci, and David DJ Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-20hrv after L-20hrv, G-30hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka 486-0300

D rum and Bass with DJs iBenji, Dany Preacher, Gabber, Spieler and Horsy Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-15hrv, G-30hrv, after L-25hrv, G-30hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 B ack in the USSR with DJ Velskiy and Friends Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Pioneer Bachelorette Party with DJ Games and MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-40hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 BSP Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00, free, after L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 All Out Dance Party with DJs Zeekrey and Joyint Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 R nB Boom: Swagga Party with DJs Lady, Kash Flow, and Mukvik Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-20hrv, G-30hrv, after Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

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Monday Shooters TV Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Pivomania – DJ Size Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Disco Party and Karaoke DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: free Sorry Babushka 486-0300

MIX Style with DJ Shtuzer Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Mojito Night Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Disco Nostalgia Party and Karaoke DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: free Sorry Babushka 486-0300

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Wednesday Ladies Night Time: 21.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-50hrv, G-closed, after G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Radio Days Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Whisky Party with DJs Stalker and Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Sweet Retro Wednesdays Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka 486-0300

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Thursday Cossacks Night Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Master Class in Dancing with MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: L-30hrv, G-30hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Ladies Night with DJ Stalker and PJ Show Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Ladies Night Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00, L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka 486-0300 Hits Party 90s to Today with DJ Leo Key Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

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This Week Art

12–18 October 2012

Of Landscapes and Love Exhibition of photographs by Michael McCafrey (US) Brucie Collections (Artema 55b) Until 30 October 205-4264

Squat on Olehivska

Exhibition of art-works by Ukrainian artists – Anatoliy Varvarov, Volodymyr Zaichenko, Volodymyr Padun, Ihor Konovalov, Serhiy Kornichevsky, Eduard Potapenkov, M17 (Antonovycha 102-104)

Summer 2012 Exhibition of works by David Sharashydze (UA) Bizantium Gallery (Pushkinska 21) Until 19 October 050-310-5778 Exhibition of sculpture and paintings Exhibition of works by Vasyl Tatarsky and Alina Maksymenko (UA) Triptych Gallery (Desyatynna 13) Until 9 October 279-2909

From 12 October

M17 is always coming up with new and interesting projects, and this next one is sure to impress. Uniting six artists in an old abandoned house on Olehivska, the group were allowed to let their creative juices flow; products of which now appear in the gallery. Promising art-objects unlike those you typically see in museums these days, we can’t help but be a little bit curious!

For more information call 596-2030.

Get to Know Malevich!

Excursion to Malevich-esque monuments, starting place – UNIAN News Agency (Khreshchatyk 4)

13 October at 12.00

Did you know that Kazimir Malevich, world famous artist and founder of Suprematism, was born in Kyiv, spent his childhood here, taught at the National Art academy, and that

Cimmerian Chronicles Exhibition of photographic works by Andriy Lobov (UA) Soviart Gallery (Andriivskiy Uzviz 22a) Until 18 October 425-2219 Mamaychuky.

A Timeless Look.

Exhibition of paintings by Anatoliy Melnyk (UA) National Art Museum of Ukraine (Hrushevskoho 6) Until 28 October 278-7454

The Illusion of Reality Exhibition of dolls by Olena Vanzhega (UA) Parsuna Gallery (Khoryva 43) Until 18 October 425-2415

Terrapia Exhibition of paintings by Mykhaylo Deyak (CZ) Mystetska Zbirka gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) Until 28 October 099-245-1118

his last exhibition while he was still alive was here in the Ukrainian capital? Charmed by his genius, the Centre of Contemporary Art in conjunction with the Polish Institute gather nominations biennially for the Kazimir Malevich Award. Still accepting applications this year, you have the opportunity to find out more about this fascinating artist here in Kyiv,

Stars Travelling In Time Exhibition of photographic works by Telenedelya magazine Art-Hall Gallery (Frolivska 1/6) Until 21 October 238-6521

in the form of an excursion. Visiting those places with which he is connected, such as Oleksandrivsky cathedral where he was baptised, or the National Art Academy where he taught, this is one walking tour you don’t want to miss.

Tickets are 25hrv. For registration and more information call 501-9461 or visit www.csmart.org.ua

Family

Elephants, Tigers and Bears…Oh My!

Circus Classic and Fantastic, National Circus of Ukraine (Peremohy 2)

All season at 13.00, 17.00 & 19.00

This season, the National Circus of Ukraine is presenting a brand new programme to entertain your little ones.

With funnier bloopers, fascinating stunts, and a whole range of animals to fall in love with, you can’t help but have a fantastic time yourself. In addition to the clowns, the acrobats, and the animal trainers you’re already familiar with, there’s a few ostriches and even a kangaroo to whom you haven’t been introduced. It’s all under the Big Top on Peremohy – grab a few tickets this weekend!

Tickets are 80 – 180hrv. For more information call 486-3856.

Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre Hrushevskoho 1a (Park Khreshchatyk) 278-5808 www.akadempuppet.kiev.ua Kyiv Municipal Puppet Theatre Myropilska 1 513-1500 www.puppet-theater.kiev.ua MARIINSKIY PARK Arsenalna Metro

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Marionette Theatre Sahaidachnoho 29/3 417-3058 www.history.marionet.com.ua National Circus of Ukraine Peremohy 2 486-3856 www.circus.kiev.ua Kyiv Zoo Peremohy 32  277-47-69

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Saturday The Tale of Tsar Saltan Opera in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 The Mystical Hippopotamus Time: 11.00 The Princess Frog Time: 13.00 The Wolf and SeVen Young Kids Time: 15.00 Peter Pan Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808 The Canterville Ghost Fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 40-50hrv Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Family Entertainment Centre Dyvosvit M Malinovskoho 24/10 502-0088 www.dyvosvit.ua Nemo Dolphinarium Academic Hlushkov 9 520-5555 www.nemokiev.com Kyiv Planetarium V Vasylkivska 57/3 287-7508 www.planet.org.ua

Kolobok’s Magical Journey Play Time: 11.00 The Starry Sky Above Us Educational programme Time: 14.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

A Guest from Space Play Time: 11.00 A Walk in the Starry Sky Educational programme Time: 14.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

Magic Music Comic Opera-fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280

Thumbelina Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280

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Mariyka and Bear Time: 11.00 Our Happy Kolobok Time: 13.00 The Little Mermaid Time: 15.00 Puss in Boots Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808

Sunday Kind Horton Musical in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 40-50hrv Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Aqua Park in Terminal Brovary, Kyivska 316 200 29 80/81 www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

Horse-riding Centre Nabeg Vyshhorodska 85a 360-3838 (call in advance) www.loshadi.kiev.ua

Dream Land Aqua Park Obolonskiy 21b 485-2111/12

Central Horse Race Track of Ukraine Akademika Hlushkova 10 526-2053 www.ipodrom-kiev.at.ua

Ostrich Farm Yasnohorodka, Podlesna 32 (30km from Kyiv)  353-8821 www.ostrich.com.ua

Exhibition Centre Park Akademika Hlushkova 1 www.expocenter.com.ua

State Museum of Toys Klovskiy Spusk 8 253-5400 Interesting Kyiv Tours 364-5111 www.interesniy.kiev.ua Pyrohovo Open Air Museum Trolleybus 11 from Lybidska Metro 526-5765 www.pirogovo.org.ua

Cinderella Fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-50hrv I Franko Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921

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Wednesday Lady and the Hooligan Ballet in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280

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Thursday How the Cossacks Defeated the Snake Ballet in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280

Mamaeva Sloboda Museum M Dontsya 2 361-9848 www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua National Botanic Garden Timiryazevska 1 284-9506 www.nbg.kiev.ua

09.10.2012 18:54:55

Kateryna Kyselyova

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Jest The Artistic

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espite its tongue-in-cheek character, some art fans argue that the pieces ANTIart exhibits are often more interesting and meaningful than the supposedly transcendental lavatory pans or embalmed cow heads we’re used to seeing on the Kyiv art scene. What’s On meets Todor for a chat about contemporary art and anti-art.

What’s Eating Kyiv?

The Centre of Contemporary ANTIart made headlines this summer, shortly after officials announced a competition for a new logo for the city of Kyiv. The scandal and confusion surrounding the contest prompted Todor and his group to run a parallel competition for the city logo. They received well-thought-out submissions from people who have never even been to Kyiv; such as the competition’s winner, Ivan Rumov, from Barnaul, Russia. His emblem depicts a greedy official literally eating Kyiv. The other entries were in the same vein: sarcastic, creative, and far more interesting than the applicants of the official competition.

When I meet Todor, the first thing I ask is what sparked the whole ANTIart movement. “A terrible thing happened to contemporary art in Ukraine—it became trendy! It went from being an interesting phenomenon to the equivalent of microwave popcorn. There are so many galleries and ‘centres of contemporary art in Kyiv’ and a lot of them have nothing to do with art at all!”

That is why Todor and his friends deliberately took an official, pretentious name: “We actually could have named ourselves the Institute of Development of Contemporary Art or something equally official-sounding and no one would’ve asked about our credentials!” laughs Todor.

When you look at Kyiv’s art scene you’ll find dozens of galleries that self-importantly declare themselves nothing short of “centres” for contemporary art. Some visitors take these places very seriously, spending hours rubbing their chins and contemplating works as if they might reveal the meaning of life. Others, like Todor Aleksandrov, look at these places with a more discerning eye, looking for the real art in a city full of what he dismisses as anti-art, or fake art.

With no background in contemporary art himself, Todor started a non-commercial project titled the Centre of Contemporary ANTIart.

A Metamorphosis of Transcendental Indulgence

The project launched in 2011 with its first exhibition, self-importantly titled, “Metamorphosis of Transcendental Indulgence”. Todor jokes that the name has no meaning whatsoever, it’s just highfalutin, pretentions words thrown together. The works exhibited were children’s drawings and scribbles, accompanied by cryptic inscriptions like, “A cat on a roof—a man in search of meaning.”

Todor says the collection was put together in jest, but that, unexpectedly, the pieces kindled

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Check out the entries and all ANTIart exhibitions at www.fakeart.com.ua

serious discussion. “I witnessed people examining the works and theorising about their deeper meaning! And therein lies the problem – our people have no critical approach, they are ready to sit down and try to think out the meaning for anything they see.”

Corridor to the Toilet

The location of ANTIart is in keeping with its facetious roots: it’s a corridor in a local pub on Prorizna. “Since we are parodying art institutions, we did not worry too much about location,” quips Todor, “though it’s telling that this corridor leads to a toilet. And by the way, the name of the pub (Trallebus) is misspelled – it all works for our concept.”

However, the site does have its drawbacks.

Todor recalls that many works have been stolen from the “gallery”. “It was unpleasant, of course, but then I figured we were doing something right if people were stealing our anti-art!”

ANTIart’s early exhibitions mostly attacked the cultish pretention surrounding contemporary art in Ukraine, but in its later collections, the gallery has expanded its purview, weighing in on politics and social life as well.

The Future of Fake Art

Perhaps in a bid to evade theft by full-bladdered bar patrons, ANTIart has displayed some of its more recent collections exclusively online. One is entirely comprised of works by Ivan Rumov, the same Russian artist who won alternative ANTIart’s logo competition. Todor says the exhibition highlights problems that are pretty much the same in different countries: corruption, politicians’ lies, and the stupidity of political slogans and campaigns.

Another exhibition highlights well-known online artist Valeriy Zavatt, whose trademark is drawings of clever double entendres. Todor says ANTIart has attracted a large enough group of young and talented artists to stage a new exhibition each month.

When I ask him about the future of his group, Todor compares it to charity work. “The aim of each charity organisation is not to be needed anymore – if you help orphans you want there to be no orphans in the end. I won’t take the comparison too far, but my aim is essentially the same – our goal is to get rid of this fake contemporary art. When this happens, I’ll think of something else to do!”

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Coming Soon Grand Natural

Exhibition of photographic works by artists of 15 countries, J Greter Gallery (V Hetmana 6)

From 1 November

The J Greter Gallery is inviting one and all on a virtual trip around the world, thanks to the international competition, Panorama of My Country. Instigated by the National Union of Photographers of Ukraine, this competition brings in works from all over the world, and incorporates some of the most breath-taking landscapes. Featuring 15 different nations, the best of the best are on show, many works of which are so voluptuous and eloquent you’ll want to hop right into the picture itself!

For more information call 200-0760.

Bill Brandt – Ain't Nothing More To Say

A Factory Original

Anastasia Prykhodko (UA, pop), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

8 November at 20.00

Exhibition of photographs by Bill Brandt (GB), Brucie Collections gallery (Artema 55b)

From 15 November

Born in Germany, Bill Brandt spent most of his life in the UK and was one of their most significant photographers of the 20th century. Captivating British hearts with his creative eye for geographical panoramas, his penchant for nudes had the opposite effect, and instead often shocked the conservative British society. Candid and antipathetic, his works make you forget you are looking at a photograph, capturing the real beauty of the moment. This is a real treat for Kyiv audiences – don’t miss it.

For more information call 353-1234.

Back to the Past

Knight of Kyiv Fortress Tournament (medieval sporting event), Kyiv Rus Park (Kopachiv Village, Obukhov district)

24 November at 10.00 (actual battle at 15.00)

Do your kids get excited about history? Then perhaps this next international tournament, featuring knights battling it out in a medieval setting, is something

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Kiss FM’s 10th Birthday Bash

Kiss FM Radio w/ Avicii (Sweden), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)

19 October at 21.00

Notre Dame’s Golden Voice

Bruno Pelletier (Canada, French pop), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

25 December at 19.00

Bruno Pelletier has had an interesting career – rock bands in his youth, orchestras in early adulthood, and huge parts in some of the world’s most famous musicals. While Kyiv audiences have already had the pleasure of his performance in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, this year the Quebec-native has something really special to offer – a collection of Christmas songs. Celebrate the blessed event in a new and wonderful way, with carols from Bruno Pelletier.

Tickets are 250 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

Join Kiss FM as they blow out candles at their tenth birthday party at Stereo Plaza next week.

Kiss FM’s annual birthday parties always make a splash with Kyiv clubbers, and the radio station pulled out all the stops to celebrate its first full decade on the airwaves. At 23-years-old, Swedish headliner and Grammy winner Avicii is considered one of the best dance DJs on the planet – a fitting choice for Kyiv’s top dance music station. Let the celebrations begin!

For more information call 502-3464.

The young and talented Anastasia Prykhodko, winner of Fabryka Zirok 7 and Eurovision 2009 participant, is presenting a new concert programme this fall. Featuring some of her most popular songs, such as Bezotvetno, Mama, and Love, she’s got a few musical tricks up her sleeve as well. Accompanied by the Dzhankoy Brothers, it’s sure to be a great evening, and certainly a good excuse to get in out of the cold.

Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 538-0100.

you want to take in. With applications coming in since March of this year, only the best and most agile knights from all over Europe will be coming to Kyiv. Come and take in the 5-on-5 battle (which begins at 15.00), or come for the whole day. There’ll be activities to keep everyone entertained as soon as the doors open.

Admission is free. For more information call 461-9937 or visit www.parkkyivrus.com

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Bring on the Noize

Noize MC (Russia, punk rap), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

28 November at 19.00

The Final Sting

Scorpions (Germany, classic rock), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

29 October at 19.00

Two years ago, we announced that the Scorpions would be coming to Ukraine to then leave the stage forever. That didn’t happen, and we’re glad, because it means they’ll be here again this fall!

Threatening to disband after the show, they are claiming this as the second half of their European Farewell Tour. Having released a brand new album since their last visit, called Comeblack, however, we can’t say that we believe them.

Either way, songs like Still Loving You, Rock You Like a Hurricane, When Love Kills Love, Send Me an Angel, and Wind of Change will live on forever.

Tickets are 390 – 2,990hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

A Golden Oldie Skryabin (UA, pop-rock), Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy 13b)

Mozart, Brahms and Schubert Close Up

Chamber Art Music International Festival, National Philharmonic (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)

20 – 21 October at 19.00

The stage of the National Philharmonic is often graced with world classical music performers, and this next weekend is no different. Featuring Spanish pianist Claudio Martinez, French flutist Stephane Rety and Russian-born Swiss cellist Denys Severin, these three brilliant soloists will present a fabulous programme of Mozart on 20 October. Then on 21 October, your ears will be treated to the music of Brahms and Schubert, thanks to the Collegium String Quartet. This evening is definitely one of the highlights this fall.

Tickets are 45 – 90hrv. For more information call 278-1697.

Russian-born Ivan Alekseev is the front man of Noize MC, a punk rap outfit known for its flippant lyrics and clever rhymes. Alekseev honed his impressive freestyle skills in Moscow rap battles, defeating some 3,000 opponents in a national

Pole Dance As Art

Pole Art Show: 80 Days Before Armageddon, Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)

16 – 17 November at 19.00

While there are those out there who have their own preconceptions about pole dancing, this very provocative activity is quickly becoming a spectacularly popular pastime, hobby, some might even say art! Still sceptical? Come

rap competition in 2006, and catching the eye of Universal Records, which represents the likes of Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Lil Wayne, to name a few.

After becoming one of the best known rappers in Russia, Noize MC added a punk rock band to his act and never looked back.

Admission is 250 – 400hrv.

For more information call 063-194-7429.

along this weekend, where masters in pole dance, acrobatics and juggling will try to overturn your prejudices. Add to this modern music written specifically for the event, plus a two-storey stage with a number of special effects, and you’ve got an unforgettable show! Oleksandre Leshchenko, well-known Ukrainian choreographer and director of massive dance shows Maydans-2 and Dancing for You, guarantees it!

Tickets are 150 – 870hrv. For more information call 287-2630.

28 October at 20.00

Skryabin is one of those bands that have been on the independent Ukrainian music scene for so long it’s hard to imagine what Kyiv pubs, clubs and music halls would look like without them. Founded in 1989 by Andriy Kuzmenko, the group went through a number of phases, experimenting first with electric alternative, then darkwave, and finally settling on what seems to be most popular (and not just here in Ukraine), pop-rock. With 20 albums under their heavy belt, tonight will be a showcase of their best. Don’t miss it.

Tickets are 170 – 200hrv. For more information 277-3540.

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Like a Fish to Water

Dolphin (Russia, rap, rock), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

16 November at 21.00

A CIS big fish is headed to Kyiv this November. Best Artist in 2004 at the MTV Russian Music Awards, rapper/rocker Andriy Lysikov, better known as Dolphin, has hooked fans with his most recent album, Creature. Featuring Leonardo Da Vinci’s Madonna Litta on the cover, 14 tracks line this new LP. Reel in a copy yourself, and then cast an eye on the concert later this year.

Tickets are 170hrv. For more information call 538-0100.

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or give a separate subsidy to alternative fuel producers – so far Ukraine is doing neither!”

Raw Resources

ing bate It’s been two years since the IMF started challenging Ukraine on household gas prices, saying the government should be trying to equalise the buying and selling price. As such, everyday Ukrainians have no need for alternative energy, like solid biomass, because they believe they are already getting a good deal when it comes to gas.

Experts are hoping this situation doesn’t last much longer: “We are not asking for subsidies for alternative energy, we only want the subsidy to be removed on natural gas,” continues Heletukha.

“Then biomass can become economically competitive, which means everyone saves money.”

Today, biomass represents only 0,7% of the overall consumption of energy in Ukraine. Half of that includes village inhabitants who still use firewood to heat their homes; the other half is the wood industry – woodworking factories supply themselves completely with energy just in burning the waste of their production. Ukraine also provides biofuel for export: last year the country sold nearly 600 tonnes of biomass mainly to Poland and Germany.

Liquid Power

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ethanol) are produced from such crops as sunflower, rapeseed, corn, or any sugar-containing plants – sugar beets for instance. Six or seven years back, Ukraine did not know much about rapeseed.

But over the last five years, the volume of rapeseed found in Ukraine has increased exponentially – more than 2 million tonnes a year, sold at $600 per tonne.

Molasses (a sugar beet by-product) are one of the most common products used in Ukraine to produce liquid biofuel. Vitaliy Daviy, president of the Association of Alternative Fuel and Energy Market Participants of Ukraine, explains the situation regarding sugar beets in Ukraine: “The first steps to establish stable bioethanol production in Ukraine were made in 2000, when the Ukrainian government adopted a special programme called, Ethanol, which provided tax breaks for mixed petrol producers. In 2001, the programme was cancelled, and soon the tax breaks returned to those who produced alternative fuels containing no less than 30% of bio-component. Today, the volume of bio-components production (bioethanol) is nearly 3,000 tonnes a month, while monthly usage of petrol in Ukraine is more than 500,000 tonnes.

“The problem is that the rest of the world has pretty high excise taxes for petroleum products, so in Europe, for example, petrol costs nearly 2 euros, while biodiesel is free from excise tax, making alternative fuel economically justified. In Ukraine, petrol is 1 euro per litre and biodiesel simply cannot compete with this price. Experts suggest the state either raise the tax for petroleum products,

The only economically profitable activity in the alternative fuel industry in Ukraine is growing plants and selling the raw materials to Europe, where they are later processed into liquid biofuel. Exporting raw rapeseed to Europe is tax free – if one wanted to export biodiesel he’d have to pay a levy. That’s why Ukraine today is mainly a raw materials supplier for Europe, while for the Ukrainian economy, understandably enough, it would be better to sell readymade products.

But, here we come to the dilemma pointed out by one of our experts – Dave Young, Chairman of the Board at the European Ukrainian Energy Agency: “Ukraine has resources, good agricultural land, water, and sunshine. From there you have a choice of how to use those resources, whether you grow a food crop, or an energy crop. If you have taken the route of choosing an energy crop, once it is grown it will give you a yield per acre which, depending on the crop you have chosen, will equate to a certain measure of embodied energy or potential energy. And from there, how you process this energy, and how much energy you use to get it to final use, are key issues on the environmental front and in terms of sustainability. Biomass to liquids is always a highly politicised subject and markets usually occur with subsidies.”

Another prospect in liquid biofuel production, according to Young, is the potential of stateowned distillery factories. Vitaliy Daviy, of the Association of Alternative Fuel and Energy Market Participants of Ukraine (APEU), agrees that Ukraine has huge potential in growing crops for alternative energy, and this sphere will not be an obstacle to agricultural food crop-growing, giving examples of growing sorghum or corn: “Taking into account a good half of Ukrainian distillery factories are not working, or working at 10-15% of their capacity, biofuel production can reanimate the distillery branch. Today, Ukraine is able to produce nearly 500,000 tonnes of bioethanol per year. The cheapest way of producing bioethanol is from corn, though in Ukraine, there are no companies which have grown the crop and produced alternative fuels just yet.”

A solution may come from the state again – by adopting the law on compulsory content of bioethanol (say 5%) in petroleum, the state would give powerful momentum to this effort. Without such a law, Ukraine will simply remain an important raw material supplier to Europe,despite its potential.

Ukraine can try hard at becoming green in its energy sphere, and in people’s mentality, but before that happens, the green strategy needs to be supported on the state level, and be given a stable economic justification. Only then can Ukraine become really independent from Russian gas and private petroleum traders.

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The Chamber’s Family Day

TAMPOPO RESTAURANT The ACC invited members and their families to a Chamber Gourmet Family Day on 6 October, providing a wholesome opportunity to combine business with pleasure. In addition to tasty treats provided by the restaurant, guests enjoyed sushi and making fruit desserts with their kids.

Paolo Sallas of the Brazilian Embassy with cutie patootie Kolya

Kateryna Okhrushchak with her little one, Kirill

Anton and Vedana Smirnovi check out the books together Mystetskiy Arsenal’s Natalya Zabolotna and Head of Austrian Cultural Forum Yakub ForstBattalya open the event

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Oksana Rudiuk of Astelit and family

Dmitriy Uglitskih of Tampopo goes to draw the raffle winner

UNESCO expert Oscar Brenifier with the French Embassy’s Eric Tozatti

Not Only Books

MYSTETSKY ARSENAL On 3 October, the second International Book Arsenal opened to much fanfare.

The festival includes many Ukrainian and foreign publishing houses, plenty of new book releases, literature readings, discussions, master-classes, and much more. The main guest of the event was Alessandro Barricco, one of the most compelling Italian writers today, and he received a warm welcome from Ukrainian literature fans. A laundry list of remarkable individuals like Yuriy Andrukhovych, Serhiy Zhadan, Taras Prokhasko, Maryana Savka and Irena Karpa presented Ukrainian literature in new and interesting ways. The Kyiv audience had the chance to experience an intersection of literature, art, music and performance—all in one place!

Presidential Advisor Anna Herman sparing some time for books

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv We catch artist Zoya Orlova in action

Ukrainian artist Andriy Bludov is mesmerised

Artist Oleksandr Lidahovskiy together with Natalya Karpinska

Curator Maryna Shcherbenko and artist Maryna Talyutto pose for a pic

When Two Become One

BOTTEGA GALLERY On 4 October, the Bottega Gallery threw open its doors for an exhibition featuring two young, talented artists. 2011 MUHi (Young Ukrainian Artist) art prize nominee Maryna Talyutto and 2010 winner Zoya Orlova displayed their best works, with their contrasting styles creating an intriguing juxtaposition.

Maryna’s works are depictions of her own life, while Zoya invites viewers to look for answers to deeper questions. Both art projects are on display until 22 October, so check them out.

Kings of Dance Celebrate Birthday

Students Jim and Katya Erhard demonstrate some fast footwork with the Foxtrot

ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIO The Arthur Murray Dance Studio here in Kyiv marked their first birthday on 6 October. Inviting guests and friends, along with students and teachers, to their studio behind Khreshchatyk, a fabulous party was planned. Accompanied by band, Friends, everyone found their way to dancefloor at some point, where the salsa, boogie-woogie, ‘German traditional’ and many other styles were featured throughout the evening.

President of IWCK Olha Terekhova and husband Andriy dance the Bachata

The party took off with a Viennese Waltz performed by the students and their teachers

A little Tango performed

by Eugenia Simonova and Volodymyr Nikolaev

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Kyiv Life Bernardo Gomez (left) groups up with a friend for a photo

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ARIZONA BBQ Those who weren’t able to make it Munich made their way down to Arizona BBQ on 5 October, where DWK were celebrating Oktoberfest.

A real Bavarian evening was enjoyed by one and all with Paulaner beer, Nuremberg sausages, sauerkraut and few more such tantalising treats.

With music by the Mega-LifeBand, true German hospitality was felt by one and all.

DWK’s Karolina Denysenko, MarieFrance DardeauCarvaja of the French Embassy and Kateryna Bazhay of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants The ladies of Mikado Foods enjoying every last morsel

Cheers to beers!

Kids watching on in excitement

SPARK! LAB specialists at the ready Learning something new

EBA Helping Educate the Youth

MYSTETSKIY ARSENAL In conjunction with First Lego League, members of EBA came out on 29 September to enjoy this season’s first Family Day. The afternoon’s activities incorporated the new international educational project SPARK! LAB and allowed children the chance to participate in robot football, robot racing, as well as other activities such as remote control cars, painting and more. It was a great day out for kids both big and small – thanks EBA!

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CEO of Danone Ukraine Dario Marchetti having fun with his kids

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv There were many happy faces on this special evening!

The German Embassy’s Claudia Post-Berger, Cordula Stöcker and Thomas Koppmann

22 Years of Unity!

Deputy Head of the German Embassy Anka Feldhusen and Thomas Stratomeier of the German School in Kyiv

Defence Attaché of South Korea Colonel Jin Taek Lim, US Air Assistant Defence Attaché Major Patrick Self and UK Assistant Defence Attaché Major Kirsty Baxter

Spanish Ambassador HE Jose Rodriguez Moyano and friends raise their glasses

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GERMAN EMBASSY On the occasion of German Unity Day, Ambassador of Germany HE Dr Christof Weil gathered friends and colleagues at the German Embassy on 3 October to celebrate a day early.

As one would expect, conversation centred on that remarkable event, Germany’s reunification, which took place back in 1990, the consequences of which affected many surrounding countries, most notably those of the former Soviet Union. It was indeed, a wonderful reason to celebrate.

Virginia Dronova and Serhiy Leshchenko stop for a pic

Photographer Ihor Gaidai together with TV host Mykola Veresen

Ambassador of Germany HE Dr Christof Weil and Head of Kyiv City Administration Oleksandr Popov in conversation

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Within a day I had two more friends get in touch who’d seen me on George’s page. Again the conversations went much the same way. The best part of all these conversations was sharing anecdotes we remembered about each other. We all had stacks of these (mostly alcohol related), and strangely the ones they remembered about me I’d forgotten and vice versa.

For example, the last thing a chap called Tony remembered hearing from me was when I was travelling in North and Central America and I’d sent him an email telling him I’d driven 200 miles without the oil cap on. I’d completely forgotten about this, but when he said it, of course I remembered. I had an old banger that burnt oil at an incredible rate. I had to refill it constantly, and one time I simply forgot to replace the oil cap. I found out when at about 4.00am on the coast of North Carolina the oil that had been exploding for hours out of the carburettor onto the engine started to smoke. Funnily, the oil cap was still lying on the rim of the body work where I’d left it.

Yes, modern times makes it hard to keep friends some times, especially when one is an exp-pat living in Kyiv. But it seems whenever there is a problem in life, modern technology has a solution. And sometimes that solution can unexpectedly throw up some very pleasant surprises. After all, there’s nothing better in life than friendship. Without it, all the money in the world won’t warm you.

As the parliamentary campaign heats up, parties are wooing voters with everything from free umbrellas to clothing. That new Party of Regions sweatshirt will probably make a great dishrag.

Kyiv Fashion

Between Ukraine Fashion Week and Kyiv Fashion Days, we’re getting a hearty dose of sartorial goodness. If you’re feeling down about the dropping temperatures, cheer yourself up by planning your wardrobe for Spring/Summer 2013.

Steve Jobs

Odesa authorities unveiled a monument to deceased AppleCEO Steve Jobs last week. The two-metre-long hand is engraved with the Apple logo and is constructed from gears, bolts, and other spare parts. Artist Kyrylo Maksymenko named the sculpture “Thank You, Steve!”

Neil Campbell

Water balloon metaphors, geographical confusion, and chicken-Kyiv based anger... It’s all in Tweets of the Week!

Dutch DJ Estiva @estivamusic came to Kyiv and liked it just fine: Kyiv was like one big happy water balloon that exploded in my face! #epic Day-sha @surethingdascha has had enough: if i hear another person say “well ukraine is basically russia” i will scream Steve @Steezvo takes his chicken kyiv more seriously than this spelling: this woman is disrespecting the chicken kiev. HOE. #comedinewithme artur mars @arturmars is just happy to be here: Kyiv in autumn - definitely the best place in Europe.

Dear Larry, What do you think of those networking events designed to let foreign men meet Ukrainian women?

I just moved to Kyiv to pursue my, uh, freelancing career and I’m looking for new friends, especially ladies. Your name sounds American, do you attend them?

Just Curious, Fresh Off the Boat Dear Fresh Off the Boat, Those events are in the same category as wedgies, curdled milk, and slipping on the Kyiv ice in the winter. The dating game here is ruthless and opportunistic, and the kind of people you’ll meet at these events tend to be old hands at it. At these events, the women are out to divest you of all your money while spending as little time with you as possible. To keep things interesting, the men are just out to bed as many women as possible, as cheaply as possible (but without stooping to hiring a professional, because that would be bad). Both men and women go for the figurative jugular (though I’ve seen some men drunkenly grab for it literally when they meet a seemingly willing lady). What do you think? Sound like a good time?

Just telling it like it is, Larry

If you have a question about life, work or relationships in Kyiv please write to agonyaunt@whatson-kiev.com

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n this day of fast paced and ever-changing life, maintaining friendships is not an easy thing to do. Maintaining friendships as an ex-pat in Kyiv is particularly hard as most people are here for a limited time and then move on. As an ex-pat living in Kyiv, it can also be quite difficult to maintain friendships back home as clearly you can’t keep in contact and see each other the same way as before. And quite often, sadly, out of sight is out of mind.

I am writing this this week from the little village of Kippen in Scotland where I am spending time with my mum and catching up with friends. I’ve still managed to keep in touch with some of them, and we all get together most times I’m back. And it’s a very nice thing to do, to catch up with them all and find out what’s happening in their lives.

However, some friends I’ve lost touch with as they’ve moved away or other changes in their lives or mine have simply led to a break in communication. I still think of them all once in a while, and think I should give them a call or send them an email, but I never get round to it, time passes and the gulf widens.

But recently, on that social website we all love (and often love to hate), I got a friend request from one of these old friends, Geroge, who’d seen me on the friends list of a mutual friend (real life mutual friend that is). We caught up. We realised it had been around 8 years since we’d last seen each other, so he told me all that he’d been up to in that time and I told him all about my life. He was very surprised to hear I now live in Kyiv.

Being Gay, Apparently A new law banning anything that portrays gays in a positive light as “propaganda” has gained alarming support in the Ukrainian government. Combine that with the recent slander law debacle and you’ll see why the international community is questioning Ukraine’s commitment to democracy.

The Opposition

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Provocations and Observations

Opposition parliamentary candidate and financier Ruslan Demchak was arrested on moneylaundering charges. Though the timing of the arrest is awfully suspicious, Ukraine’s State Tax Service insists that Demchak was arrested for legitimate financial violations.

Millionaires

Non-millionaire, former journalist, and scrappy Batkivshchyna incumbent Volodymyr Ariev is beating out two millionaires in pre-election polls for Kyiv’s hotly contested Svyatoshyn district.

Ariev features his cat in his campaign ads and is known for pulling up a chair on the street and starting a conversation with locals.

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Take Me Out!

Siam Still Exists in Kyiv

Quick history reminder: before 1939, Thailand was called Siam, and was the largest and most powerful country of Indochina.

Today, it is ranked the 4th richest nation, after Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia. But none of that matters really when all you want is some good Thai food – something we went looking for in a place located along Verkhniy Val with a name that politically ceased to exist 78 years ago.

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he restaurant Siam has become what was known a year ago as Sakurokai, a Japanese sushi bar.

Today, fashioning themselves as a more south-eastern Asian venue with better service and a more diverse menu, we walk in and are immediately struck by a number of things…

Contemporary Ethnic Chic

The vey first thing you can’t help but notice as you walk through the door is the high-tech design, something which envelops the en-

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tire main hall. Matte-glass light boxes, which gently change colours from green to pink to purple with every hue in between, are everywhere and act to separate tables which in turn offer a little privacy. Once your eyes adjust to all of the colour, the extraordinary use of traditional Thai ornamentation, which covers not only walls from top to bottom but also ceiling, becomes immediately apparent. It’s all a little over the top – but I’m just getting started…

Next I notice the floor, which is, as I would expect for a Thai establishment, hard wood. From there, my eyes are drawn to the 10 or so tables occupying this first room – all of them are topped by chunky wooden slabs, set with brilliant red placemats, which have chairs made of metal and red plastic parked at each table setting. Almost as if more effect lighting were required, various lamps, some in sequins and others in gauze-like fabric with complementary beading, can be found at various points around the venue. And finally, a female DJ plays her lounge mix in the corner to a small but appreciative audience.

Pairing the extremes of traditional Thai design with high-tech modernity, the whole atmosphere is the very essence of Bangkok, Thailand’s very centre of activity. It screams eccentricity. And yet, somehow, it all sort of gels.

Why Thai?

Unfortunately, we have yet to kick the old tobacco habit, and so will not be dining in this fascinating “Oriental setting” tonight. Instead, we are shown to the second hall, which is lined with a long bar to the left. It is exponentially smaller than the first room, and almost the polar opposite in design, what with the green, oversized sofas, large tables, and soft white light illuminating the cosy little room.

Another reason this room works better for us is because, while the music is the same as that being played in the non-smoking section, it’s quieter here and allows for conversation. Settling in, we are handed menus, and quickly delve into the specialities on offer while we wait for a couple of glasses of nice, chilled Chardonnay.

I am not a connoisseur of Thai cuisine, and so much of what I see before me is new.

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