What's On Kyiv Issue 7 2012

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What’s Up Putin Suffering from Too Much Gas!

Yes, the gas wars continue between Russia and Ukraine, and this week the latter rejected a proposed 10% discount offered by the former.

Ukraine, which is currently paying $416 per thousand cubic metres, reckons $250 to be a fair price, and therefore 10% off doesn’t hack it.

Putin has been refusing to give a fair price to Ukraine as he’s trying to leverage ownership of Ukraine’s gas pipeline away from the country on whose territory it resides into his own pocket, or have Ukraine enter his customs union. Rightly (it has to happen at least once in a while), Yanukovych and Azarov are resisting such moves (despite the fact they signed the agreement in the first place). In response, Putin threw his toys out of the pram, saying he and his flatulence are going to bypass Ukraine altogether.

So the gas wars continue with no end in sight, which doesn’t bode well for Europe if another cold snap occurs.

Lutsenko Found Guilty

The Kyiv Pechersk District Court has found former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko guilty of embezzlement. Convicted of giving illegal bonuses to his driver at the expense of the state and overspending government funds (which, the majority of politicians do as well, the difference being they spend it on themselves) for Police Day celebrations in 2008 and 2009, the prosecution requested a sentence of four years in prison.

Major ally to jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, Lutsenko has, of course, denied any wrongdoing, and insists the trial is politically motivated. He may not be far off, as Yanukovych has been trying to crackdown on his political opponents.

While there is little hope for the newly-convicted Lutsenko, the president did go on national television last week where he was quoted as saying that he wanted to find the right solution where Tymoshenko was concerned, and suggested that he may review the case according to “European standards”. Whether that means changing the country’s criminal code, we’re not sure. What we do know is that if you continue to throw people in jail because you don’t like them saying mean things about you, you’re going to run out of space.

Baby-selling Big Business

Do you ever come across stories that make you go WTF? We do all the time. In fact, we came across a real humdinger this week that has got us all asking what the heck were they thinking? Check this out.

Turns out Theresa Erickson, a California lawyer, has been sending American women, signed up as surrogates, to Ukraine to impregnate them with anonymous embryo donors. Once pregnant, Erickson and her little ring of helpers would then look for prospective parents back in the States for the babies, telling them “the foetuses were a result of legal surrogacy arrangements in which the original parents backed out”.

One of the surrogates, Heather Albaugh, helped blow the whistle on the whole scam. Having returned home from Ukraine, she was told there were still no adoptive parents for the baby, even though she was already in her 18th week. Contacting other lawyers, she learned Erickson was under FBI investigation, and immediately signed up to help.

Erickson has since been sentenced to five months in prison, nine months of home confinement and $70,000 in fines. It seems a small price to pay, however, considering each baby was sold for a minimum $100,000. Not to mention the emotional tragedy inflicted on everyone involved.

Using her fame as a leading reproductive law specialist, writing books and appearing on television talking about fertility issues, Erickson won the trust of both surrogates and parents. She “attempted to create the most marketable baby available, which was blond hair, blue-eyed”, said the surrogacy attorney, Andrew Vorzimer.

Does anyone else think 5 months is too short?

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See the Incredible Two-Headed Tortoise

An unnamed Ukrainian man has been raising a two-headed tortoise in secret, it would appear. Until now, that is, as the man has handed the incredible specimen over to the National Science Museum in Kyiv, where it is now on public display.

Strictly speaking, it’s not actually a two-headed tortoise, but conjoined twins, with each head having its own personality. “The left one is more dominant,” explains Yuri Yuravliov, a local zoologist. “It is also more active, and prefers eating green food, while the other prefers more brightly coloured food – dandelions and carrots.”

The conjoined female has two heads, two hearts, four front legs but only two hind ones, and one intestine. It also has a heart-shaped shell to accommodate the two heads. It certainly sounds like it’s worth seeing, if just to see which one wins out when foraging for food!

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This Week in History The World and the Former PM

It seems Tymoshenko has fans all over the world as even Korean students have taken up the fight against the jailing of the former Prime Minster. Last weekend, students from Hanil High School in South Chungcheong Province rallied in front of the Ukrainian Embassy in Yongsan, Seoul. Hoping to raise public awareness, protestors threw roses over the fence, one even went so far as to say, “Korea and Ukraine both have in common a past of being under the rule of dictatorships. We fully sympathise with Tymoshenko, a democratic leader of her country.”

Yes, Ukraine does often seem like a dictatorship, and yes the former PM has been jailed for all the wrong reasons this time round. But democratic? Tymoshenko? Can those two items really go side-by-side?

4 March 1750

Kyrylo Rozumovsky is elected Hetman of the Left Bank of Ukraine. Four years later, the council includes the Right Bank as well.

As the last Ukrainian Hetman, Rozymovsky re-establishes Baturyn as the Hetmanate capital, reforms the Cossack military and better develops the principles of science and culture

SBU Foils Putin Assassination Plot!

Why? Might be the first question that springs to mind, and it might be a valid one considering the gas wars currently taking place. But nonetheless, the SBU announced on Monday they’d arrested two men in Odesa recently who were apparently plotting to assassinate Putin.

Russian pro-government Channel One television made the announcement, stating the two men were part of a group seeking an independent Islamist state in Russia’s North Caucuses.

This was quickly followed by a statement from the SBU. “I can officially confirm they were preparing an assassination attempt on Putin,” said Marina Ostapenko, a spokeswoman.

Apparently the SBU had been tracking down these two gents for months, and, of course, it’s pure coincidence that they just happened to catch them and go public with it a week before the Russian presidential elections. Putin will protect you from such people!

Good News A Prize for Peace

Continuing with the political absurdity this week, according to The Star, announced earlier this week, Yulia Tymoshenko has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.

She is up against tough competition, however, as two hundred and thirty-one nominations have been submitted in total, including Bradley Manning, the US Private charged with the biggest leak of classified information in US history, and Russian human rights activist Svetlana Gannushkina.

We have to wonder whether she’d even be considered for that list had she been convicted of things she’d actually done wrong, of which there are many. But then, that’s Ukrainian politics for you.

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Most of the news this week seems to be of a negative sort. Kinda brings you down doesn’t it? But be melancholic and miserable no longer, because we have learned there is much to celebrate!

The Financial Times fDi Intelligence Unit has recently released its Annual European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/2013 report, in which Ukraine has done remarkably well. Ternopil has ranked best European city for cost effectiveness, while Ukrainian cities lead the pack in three of four other available cost-effective categories. Kharkiv takes the number one spot in Top 10 Major Cities, with Dnipropetrovsk coming in a close second. Top 10 Small Cities has Mykolaiv at the forefront, while Ternopil, Berdyansk, Truskavets and Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky take the cake for most cost-effective Micro Cities. Even though Ukraine cannot claim the number one spot in the Top 10 Large Cities, Odesa, Kyiv and Lviv all feature prominently.

It’s a pretty impressive report considering 253 European cities were considered.

4 March 1815

Ukrainian composer Mykhailo Verbytsky is born. Composing symphonies, choral works and folk song arrangements, his compositions total 133 altogether. But he is best known for Sche Ne Vmerla Ukrainy, what becomes the national anthem of Ukraine in 1917.

5 March 1827

Ukrainian poet, writer and civic figure Leonid Hlibov is born. In 1861, Hlibov institutes and becomes editor of the weekly newspaper Chernihivskiy Lystok, where he publishes his own satirical works.

Writing 107 fables, 40 romantic lyrical poems and a collection of riddles for kids, Hlibov is one of the most prominent writers of Ukraine.

3 March 1866

The National Parliamentary Library of Ukraine opens. The main building, located on Hrushevskoho 1, allows for easy access to 4 million items in its collection. Both modern literature and early prints can be found in this, one of the largest libraries of the country.

8 March 1966

International Women’s Day becomes an official holiday in the USSR and loses its political background. Initially a day to fight for women’s rights, it does little to change the position of women around the world.

What it does is give them a day off from the mundane.

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music

2-8 March 2012

Gypsy Camp In Town

Rico Sanchez & The Gypsies (Macedonia, flamenco, gypsy rumba), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

6 March at 19.00

Gypsy music is enflaming, and makes people do crazy things. Take Macedonian-born Ljupco Kurcievski, for example, whereupon hearing the Gypsy Kings for the first time in a little Spanish pub in Dusseldorf, he changed his name to Rico Sanchez and went on tour. Playing to audiences all over Europe and parts of Asia, Rico Sanchez & the Gypsies fascinate spectators with their original sound, and “turn every event into an unforgettable party”.

Tickets are 150 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247-2444.

C hasing Two Hares Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630

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Friday Evening of Mozart & Strauss Featuring Grevtsova (soprano), Rodina (soprano), Petrova (mezzosoprano) Works by Mozart, Yohann & Richard Strauss Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 A n Artistic Evening Featuring Denysenko (bass), Antonenko (piano), Dseganovsky (violin), Scherbina (cello) Works by Skoryk, classic opera arias Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 Asso & Piaf A history of love Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 That’s How the Summer Ended Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Don Quixote Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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Saturday Rigoletto Opera in Italian in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 BACH Resonance Featuring the Kyiv Soloists Chamber Emsemble, Kotorovych (violin), Yaropyd (violin), Toporenko (violin), Shwachka (mezzo-soprano) Works by Bach, Lutoslawski, Polovoy Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Tango with a Stranger Featuring Kuprienko, Bondar (solo-guitar), Lysenko (bassguitar), Leschuk (drums) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 Laugh of the Lobsters Tragic comedy Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 O ne Summer Lyrical comedy Time: 19.00 October Palace (Instytutska 1) 279-1582, 278-7492

Games in the Backyard Drama Time: 18.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 WOR Quartet for Two Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392/8568

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Sunday

Sentimental Cruise Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Zerbino’s Seven Wishes Fairytale musical in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Don Juan Mythological comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

G uests Come At Midnight Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Swan Lake Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Oscar – God A secret dialogue Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 An Evening of Chamber Music Featuring Kyiv Chamber Orchestra Works by Hade, Britten, Mendelssohn Bartholdy Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Kyiv Kamerata in concert Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 One Summer Lyrical comedy Time: 19.00 October Palace (Instytutska 1) 279-1582, 278-7492 Martin Borulya Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Wife is Wife Vaudeville in 2 acts I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Angel Play in 1 act Time: 18.00 Trees Die Standing Play in 3 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

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Monday

The Proposal Concert Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Athens Evenings Comedy Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392/8568

Wednesday

Spring in Tango Style Featuring Caprisse-Classic Quartet, Kruglikova (alt), Chomenko (cello), Barynin (violin), Dyachuk (cello), Dats (soprano), Samofalov (bayan) Works by Piazzolla Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

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Ball at the Savoy Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630

The Teacher and His Students Featuring Kaschenko (piano) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

For You Dear Women Featuring national wind orchestra Works by Glinka, Basner, Svyrydova, Morricone, Moria, Anderson Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

H ooligan Musical-poetic play Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

A coustics Featuring Singlaton (indi), Her Name is Calla (neofolk) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

Tuesday

W hat Frenchmen Conceal Comedy for 16+ Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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An Evening of Russian Symphonic Music Featuring National Academic Symphonic Orchestra, Hrynuyk (piano) Works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

M arriage An incredible event in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

H ooligan Musical-poetic play Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

V iewers Are Not Permitted Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Playing Chonkin Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Proposal Concert Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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G ala Concert Opera and ballet Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 W hat Frenchmen Conceal Comedy for 16+ Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 C asanova: Love Lessons Comedy Time: 19.00 KPI (Pobedy Pr 37) 454-9203 The Marriage of Figaro Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 The Overly Happy Father Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 The Very Married Taxi Driver Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

A Little Outlandish Indeed

Outlandish Paradise w/ Volodymyr Gryshko (opera), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

5 March at 19.00

Having shared stages with Maria de Montserrat Caballé, Luciano Pavarotti and Demis Roussos, this Ukrainian opera singer is loved for his penetrating tenor. Performing solo in Kyiv at last, this evening is devoted to any and everyone who loves a little pop in their opera. Given the name Outlandish Paradise, Gryshko assures all those in attendance of nothing less than an incredible night – especially with special guest Ani Lorak in tow.

Tickets are 100 – 550hrv. For more information call 279-1582. : What's On Recommended

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Live Music

2-8 March 2012

No Trouble Here

Andru Donalds, Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

3 March at 19.00

You might not think you know this guy. However, if you turn on your computer and type in the word Mishale, you’ll come across a song everybody was bopping to in the mid 90s.

Getting a call to work with Enigma in 1998, he’s been with them ever since. While he has continued to work on his own albums (the sixth and most recent called Trouble In Paradise released just last year), leading Enigma to record sales into the tens of millions has been his true claim to fame.

Tickets are 290 – 800hrv. For more information call 288-5069.

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Friday M otorama Galway (Russia, punk) Time: 20.00 Admission: 100-150hrv Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 096-784-4410 S unsay (reggae, pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 120hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 D’Black, Animals’ Session (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

MicroOrchestra Quiero (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Red Sterns (pop-rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865 Honey Top (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545

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Sunday

Selo i Lyudy, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Slow Electric (UK & Estonia), Ex-Wise Heads (UK) (jazz) Time: 19.00 Admission: 50-300hrv Artists’ House (Artema 1-5) 272-05-47

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

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

PanKe Shava, Pollock (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

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

Stand Up (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545

Mahagon (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: 50hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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Saturday Riffmaster, Dyadya Vasya (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Bangladesh Orchestra, Partyzanski Vytivky (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 D’Black, More Khuana (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Kh.P.Z. (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Angie Nears (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Crazy Train (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Kamin (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Tex-Mex Co (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

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Tropicana (Latino dance party) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Tribute to Amy Winehouse (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

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Wednesday MJ Project (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 The Magma (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 More Khuana (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Free Spoken Band (jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

T artak (rock, hip-hop) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Thursday

Ot Vinta (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

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is Roussos (Greece, pop) Time: 19.00 Admission: 200-1250hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 8 March Concert: Best Ukrainian Singers (pop) Time: 17.00 Admission: 50-500hrv Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1) 246-7406 Iryna Bilyk (pop) Time: 20.00 Admission: 800-1500hrv Freedom Concert Hall (Frunze 134) 468-4068

Enflaming Guitar

Didyulya (Belarus, flamenco, pop), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

7 March at 19.00

This Belorussian classical guitarist always impress audiences with his incredible performances. Improving his technique as well as his compositions, Didyulya’s most recent album is called Aroma and is just the tip of the iceberg. Should you be the slightest bit dubious, check out a few of his tracks on YouTube before you get your tickets. Take our word for it, however, he’s much better in person.

Tickets are 150 – 1000hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

Renaissance, More Khuana (cover bands) Time: 21.30 Admission: 50hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 8 March Concert (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 8 March, Pushkin Klemzer Band (pop-rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Barbie Girl Party: Carnival Heat (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545

Vmesto Sna (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Les Gendarmes (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Monday Larysa Dolina (Russia, pop) Time: 19.00 Admission: 180-1000hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 The Senya Bekov Quintet (pop-jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 : What's On Recommended

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This Week

Art

Forte Exhibition of paintings by Vasyl Bazhai Until 20 March Bottega Gallery (Mykhalivska 22b) 279-8383

2-8 March 2012

Meditation. 30 February Exhibition of paintings by Yuriy Vakulenko Until 1 April Kyiv Fine Art Gallery (Darvina 5) 490-5858

Photographs in Light Exhibition of photographs by Jeff Wall Until 1 April PinchukArtCentre (Basseina 1/3-2) 590-0858

Art Map of Ukraine: Crimea

Exhibition of paintings Anna Syarova and Artem Brikunov, Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine (Hlybochynska 17)

2 – 25 March

Cities of the World Group Exhibition of Ukrainian Artists Until 4 March Mystetska Zbirka Gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) (050) 136-47-37

Inspired by the intense Crimean landscapes, Anna and Artem have put together a thoughtful exhibition of colourful paintings. Every picture depicts the Ukrainian south as it was meant to be. From the mountains to the sea, the overcrowded resorts to the small villages hidden in the hills, this is beauty at its best. Come and check out what summer looks like down by the Black Sea. For more information call 201-4945.

Beauty and Serenity Exhibition of paintings by Anna Gidora Until 13 March Triptych-Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13) 279-0949

Immigration to Cuba Exhibition of paintings by Yuriy Ermolenko Until 14 April Zeh Gallery (Frunze 69) 591-1369

Something Personal Exhibition of photographs by Vitaliy Razvadovskiy Until 8 March Chocolate House (Shovkovychna 17/2) 253-3160

Quotes Exhibition of works by Mykola Belous Until 18 March National Museum of Ukraine (Hrushevskoho 6) 278-1357

Family

A Courageous Hero Cipollino, Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)

4 March at 12.00

This story about a little onion-headed boy is a classic. Written by Gianni Rodari, there is probably no better fairytale about the importance of friendship and loyalty. Helping out his vegetable allies, this Cipollino was first performed in Kyiv on the stages of the Opera Theatre back in 1974. Teaching kids about honesty and generosity, tag along to the Operetta to see what a more modern version looks like.

Tickets are 30 – 50hrv. For more information call 287-2630.

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Puppet Theatre Hrushevskoho 1A (metro Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 278-5808

Circus Peremohy 2 (metro Vokzalna) 486-3927 www.circus.com.ua

Municipal Puppet Theatre Mytropolska 1 513-1500

Zoo Peremohy Pr. 32 241-7769 www.zoo.kiev.ua

Marionette Theatre Sahaidochnoho 29/3 (metro Poshtova Ploshcha) 417-3058 http://marionet.com.ua

Dyvosvit 4D cinema, children’s labyrinth, attractions Marshala Malinovskoho 24/10 502-0088 www.dyvosvit.ua

Butterfly Ultramarine Cinema, children’s playground, bowling, arcade Uritskoho 1A (metro Vokzalna) 206-0350 www.kino-butterfly.com.ua Kobzov Circus 239-2181 Prospekt Pobedy 82 www.circus-kobzov.com.ua Mystical-Aquarium Centre Koshytsa 8A (metro Poznyaky) 502-1796 www.aquariumfish.com.ua

Nemo Dolphinarium Akademika Glushkova 9 520-5550 www.nemokiev.com Kyiv Planetarium Chervonoarmiyska 57/3 287-7508 www.planet.org.ua/about.html Aquapark Terminal Aquapark, shopping and entertainment centre Kyivska 316 in the town of Brovary 200-1450 www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

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Friday Pippi-Longstocking Musical in 2 acts for children7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 The Little Prince Fantastic story Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Musical fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

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Sambo Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 Puss in Boots Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 Our Happy Kolobok Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 Thumbelina Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

Small Prince Fantastic story Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

Kyiv Horse Race Track Akademika Glushkova 10 266-2223 State Museum of Toys Klovskiy 8 253-5400 Interesniy Kiev Tours in and around Kyiv in English! 491-1176 or 068-121-4458 Visit www.interesniy.kiev.ua/new/ tour/english

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Sunday Fairytales for Kind Hearts Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 11.00 The Golden Chicken Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 The Red Riding Hood Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 15.00 Peter Pan Puppet-play for children 5+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566 Cinderella Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 12 Months Fairytale in 2 acts suitable for children 5+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Pyrohovo Open Air Museum Folk architecture and life Marshrutka #3/156 from metro Lybydska 526-5542 Mamaeva Sloboda Outdoor Cossack Museum Mykhayla Dontsya 2, Otradniy region 361-9848 www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua

Nivky Park Children’s playground, rifle ranges, walking paths, cafes Prospect Pobedy 82 Kurenevskiy Park Playgrounds, attractions, cafes Frunze 134 National Botanical Garden Open year round Timiryazevskaya 1

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Happy Spring!

Disco-Latino Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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Spring Flowers Party, Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) Spring is on its way, and What’s On wants to celebrate! The evening starts out with legendary pop-rockers SKAI who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year! Famous showman Andriy Kishe will be behind the turntable while driving force Igor Posypayko will be the man with the mic. We guarantee you a good time! All you need to do is think spring!

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Wednesday W omen’s Feast with MC ClubNichka and More Time: 21.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Audiomania Time: 19.00 Admission: L-Free, G-30hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

Disco Friday Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209

Afterparty Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Party Room (V Vasylkivska 5/3) 050-187-6003

Hits Only Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

Cocktail Party with DJ Nika Topless, DJ Mishel V, DJ Shpilinsky and more Time: 22.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-36-33

Disco Party Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-call for details Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Warm up with Fiesta Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Saturday Mexican Party with DJ Lady B (Moscow) Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-call for details Museum le Club (Muzeyniy 10) 253-0150 DJ Stylez Time: 21.00 Admission: free until 23.00, call for details after D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Love and Ladies Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Bass Transition 12 with Tait System, Gyorgy De Val, DD Dubster, Jike (Batiskaf), Duberman and more Time: 23.00 Admission: 60hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854

Tasty with Las Wild, Fireworks and DJ Estetixx Time: 22.00 Admission: 40hrv Aldo (Milyutenko 7) 067-536-6565 Attraction XXL with DJ Lutique and DJ Jalsomino Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-25hrv, G-40hrv, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Latin American Live Music Time: 20.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 2881290 Play Techno with Psyk, Mays, Spieler, Tim Wade, Etapp Kyle Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Manuscripts Do Not Burn Time: 20.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Play Girls Party Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296

Sexy House at Prime with DAVidDJ, Neo, Miss Monique and DennySmile Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-40hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209

Sub Focus Project with DJ Veronika and Mitchell Spieler Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-15hrv, G-30hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

Disco Party Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Sunday R nB Boom Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L- 20hrv, G-30hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

Monday A ntistress Time: 22.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Pivomania – DJ Size Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Dirty Dancing Hen Party Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, G-free, after 30hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296

Salsadromo Time: 21.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-50hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

Salsadromo and Discotheque Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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Fun Evening Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 On Guard Order Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv (only after 00.00) Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Tuesday M ojito Night Time: 22.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Dance Marathon Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Erotic Show and Amateur Striptease Time: 21.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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Thursday Crazy 30 Time: 21.00 Admission: 30hrv Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Disco 90s Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-30hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 W omen’s Night with Guest Group Magma Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Disco-Latino Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

Radio Days Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Cutting Edge Music

Machete w/ DJ Nejtrino & DJ Siluyanova, Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

7 March at 22.00

Longing for a good night out? Wait no more, Machete is coming to town! Don’t know who he is? Well, you’re probably not alone. Once frontman for Russian band Tokio, Machete, aka Yaroslav Maliy, says his new project is “for people for whom the world is open and live with true feeling”; quite the poet if you ask us.

In addition, the sounds of two of the best DJs in Russia will be accompanying: DJ Nejtrino & DJ Siluyanova.

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Coming Soon A Romantic Collection

Brazzaville (US, indie), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

10 & 11 March at 20.00

Back With the Old

What would a real romantic do for his lady come 8 March? Give

her tickets to Brazzaville of course! Famous for his ability to unite music-lovers, frontman of this American indiepop group, David Brown, has created a musical programme especially for this occasion.

Included in the mix are the

many wonderfully talented instrumentalists he’s bringing with him. It’s something you’re going to want to make sure you see.

Tickets TBA. For more information call 279-4137.

Serhiy Babkin (pop), National Aviation University (Komorova 1)

16 March at 19.00

To present his new DVD, Star’Yo (old stuff), popular Ukrainian singer Serhiy Babkin is organising a massive concert. Fans of the former frontman for 5’Nizza will hear all the best of the old as well as a few new pieces recently put to music. Since leaving the acoustic duo in 2007, Babkin has introduced a new-toUkraine genre of performance that not only includes music and vocals, but also artistic interpretation. His shows are always something a little out of the ordinary.

Tickets are 100 – 280hrv. For more information call 408-3300.

Eccentric Coryphée

Anastasia Volochkova (Russia), I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)

12 March at 19.00

Fired from the theatre, the scandalous Anastasia Volochkova doesn’t give up! With nude photos and rumours of an affair with Russian op-

era star Nikolai Baskov popping up all over the place, you never know what to expect from this woman.

Presenting solo projects all over the CIS, this ballerina brings a new show to Kyiv. Working with a team of acrobats and world stars of opera, we can’t help but wonder what surprises she’s got up her sleeve.

Tickets are 150 – 1200hrv. For more information call 279-5921.

From Israel, With Love

With Love to Ukraine by Ballet Panov Theatre and the Ginolia Ensemble of Modern Dance (Israel), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

27 March at 19.00

Two incredible choreographic premieres are headed straight to Kyiv from Israel! Valeriy Panov, ambassador of the Israeli ballet world, has gathered a venerable troupe of dancers not only from the Holy Land, but also Japan, Germany, Great Britain, Latvia and Bulgaria, to inspire with a classical portrayal of ballet at its best. Meanwhile, the Ginolia Ensemble of Modern Dance, led by the hot-blooded Hilik Gino, will inspire and amaze with its more modern and avant-garde works. Both are not to be missed.

Tickets are 120 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

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Every Note Just as Smooth as the Last

Chris Botti (US, jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

3 April at 19.30

Working with musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Paul Simon, Rod Stuart, Josh Groban, Sting, Steven Taylor, Andrea Bocelli and David Sandor, Chris Botti has long been considered a charismatic musician and talented composer. With his trumpet always by his side, he is a smooth jazz devotee who has come up with his own style just as impressive as the list of names with whom he has played. Give your ears a rest, take in the best.

That’s exactly what you’ll get with Chris Botti and the sweet sounds of his trumpet.

Admission is 100 – 1200hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

No Lip Service Necessary

Vladimir Spivakov and the Virtuosos of Moscow Orchestra, October Palace (Instytutska 1)

28 March at 19.00

Russian chamber orchestra, Virtuosos of Moscow, consistently compete – and win – in international festivals in and around Europe, which means the term virtuoso isn’t just a fancy name, it’s the truth. As the group’s founder, conductor, manager and a soloist himself, Vladimir Spivakov is the man that keeps it moving smoothly. With years of practice and plenty of tours behind them, allow yourself a pleasant evening out that promises impeccable music, both in score and scope.

Tickets are 130 – 3000hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

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Seasons

Real Punk

Exhibition of paintings by Yana and Slava Barabash, Pit Art Gallery (Kostelna 6)

Hed P.E. (US, punk rock, rap core), Bingo Club (Peremohy Pr 112)

17 March – 17 April

31 March at 19.00

Californian punk rock band Hed P.E. will be here in Ukraine come the end of this month.

The world first heard musings about the band in 2000, when they released their first album Broke and took to the road. Shortly after, Papa Roach took an interest in them and the two groups started touring together. Since that time, they have managed to come out with 10 more albums, music from which will no doubt keep Ukrainian fans screaming at the top of their lungs.

Tickets are 200 – 500hrv. For more information call 424-2555.

Dynamics. Kyiv Football

Art Project Live Art, National Art Museum of Ukraine (Hrushevskoho 6)

24 March – 13 May

Since 2004, the National Art Museum of Ukraine has been busy conducting various educational programmes. This year, football will be at the centre of their attention. Recalling 1975, the year Dynamo Kyiv took home the European Super Cup, the works of Viktor Ryzhykh will be featured. In addition, there will be a number of other magnificent material showcased, all of which are designed to educate visitors and residents alike in the history of Ukrainian football.

For more information call 278-1357.

Version 550

A State of Trance 550: Invasion, International Exhibition Centre (Brovarskiy Pr 15)

10 March at 21.00

Huge news! Armin van Buuren and his A State of Trance 550 will be making a special stop through Kyiv on his world tour this spring. Kicking off in Belgrade, Moscow will be next. Here in Kyiv we’ll get the best

Tiny Beauty

Thumbelina, Kyiv Conservatory (Horodetskoho 1-3/11)

A Musical Injection

SE/ECTED 001 w/ Audio Injection, Forsage (Harmatna 51a)

10 March at 22.00

24 March at 19.00

It’s an adorably touching story about a little girl born in a flower.

In this adaptation, tiny Thumbelina gets herself into a spot of trouble. But no toads or stag

of the Dutch DJ along with Cosmic Gate and Markus Schulz before they move on to LA, Miami, and finish up in the Netherlands. “Like last year, I wanted to lay it on again, so that ASOT 550 turns into a real worldwide happening. I’m very much looking forward to sharing this with all listeners, visitors and DJs!” Tickets are 349 – 7499hrv.

For more information call 538-0827. beetles are too scary for our little heroine – especially with the kids protecting her with their ardent attention. Replete with wonderful music and intricate costumes, Hans Christian Andersen would be proud.

Tickets are 45 – 150hrv. For more information call 279-1242.

Yana and Slava have had a lot of exhibitions throughout their native Odessa. Unfortunately, and a little remarkably, they don’t often come to Kyiv. It seems to work in their favour, however, as interest only increases the longer they stay away. This spring, the two will focus their exhibition on the changing of the seasons, investigating the diversity that is Ukrainian nature. Come out for the unveiling, and take in the metamorphosis.

For more information call 2782631.

Spring Flamenco

Carmen by the Aida Gomez Company (Spain), Centre of Culture and Arts of NAU (National Aviation University – Komarova 1)

15 March at 19.00

Well-known Spanish ballerina Aida Gomez has got ‘best dancer’ titles by the plenty. Her sensuality and true passion for life shine through in all that she does, most especially when she takes to the floor. Bringing flamenco like you’ve never seen before, Carmen, with music by Bizet and Antonio Rodrigez is more than just inspiring. This is the first time Ms Gomez and her troupe will be here in Ukraine. Don’t miss your chance to see them in person.

Tickets are 120 – 620hrv. For more information call 406-6835.

Audio Injection fell in love with electronic music in the 90s, an era known for all sorts of musical reincarnations. Fifteen years of experience and DJing local raves along the Californian coast have given his abilities a boost, and now house, acid, techno, and hardcore find solace in his musical arsenal. His new project, Truncate, explores a deeper, darker side of techno. You can be a part of it tonight.

Before 23.30 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv. For more information call 232-6780.

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Kyiv Life Danish Theatre

KYIV CINEMA Danish Triumf, the annual Danish Film Festival, did not focus on the recent cinematic novelties that are the new releases of this year. Instead, they reintroduced a number of movies thought to be highlights in Danish filmmaking. And so, on 22 February, opening night was given over to Valhalla Rising, a philosophic drama directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, highly praised by Ukrainian audiences. While the films are always available on DVD, those who missed the festival will have to wait for next year!

Festival organiser Yuriy Chernysh with head of Scandinavian Gymnasium Tetyana Pushkareva

Ambassador of Denmark HE Michael Borg Hansen saying a few words

Kvadryha Company’s Tetyana Yankovska receives an award for her contribution

Danish Triumf project manager Svitlana Chernysh and Tetyana Byshovets of Kyiv Cinema

The Ambassador’s family: Ms. May Al-Gabandi, Mrs. Najet Meddeb, Mr. Ahmad Mhiri and Mrs. Maryam Al-Gabandi

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Judia Z Alhathal, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq HE Shorsh Khalid Said together with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco HE Abdeljalil Saubri

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Two Holidays in One

KYIV CITY COUNCIL The Kuwait Embassy had two reasons to celebrate on 24 February. The first was their 51st Day of Independence, while the second was their 21st anniversary of Liberation Day. Considering these two major occasions, the Embassy rented the great Column Hall of Kyiv City Council to house what must have been close to everyone in the city! Guests of the reception listened to enthusiastic words from Ambassador HE Yousef Al Gabandi, and exchanged warm congratulations with all those from the Embassy.

Ambassador of Kuwait HE Yousef Al Gabandi with his wife Noura

In conversation with Ambassador of the USA HE John F Tefft

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Blue vs Orange

Blue debater Iryna Berezhnaya with her Orange opponent Svyatoslav Oleynik and guest Iryna Seidlitz

Hosts of the event Katya Artemenko and Ihor Posypaiko

Popular singer Andriy Kishe with his wife Oksana

MARIINSKIY PALACE On 21 February DWK organised a very interesting reception.

Inviting Iryna Berezhnaya and Svyatoslav Oleynik to debate the situation in the country, the two were given the task of defending the views inherent in Blue vs Orange. Discussing various issues, including how to make Ukraine investment-friendly and what kind of international goals we should be aiming for, the result was inconclusive. The real winners, however, were those in the audience.

Having listened to the arguments, they made their own conclusions.

Sieghard Raschdorf, Michael Pohl and Armin Lai revisiting the topics

The Kharkiv Quartet led by Dmytro Sheremet

Pride of Ukrainian Sport Yana Klochkova and Lilia Podkopaeva

Time to Call Mom

UKRAINA CINEMA “A very kind movie” – that’s what people who came out to the first viewing of Russian comedy, Mamas, were saying after the show. On 24 February, Ukrainian celebrities headed to the cinema in flocks to take in the touching film portraying kids working hard, earning a living while trying to stay in touch with their parents. Wonder how many of them called their moms after the movie? Probably everyone.

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Northern Dogs Race to Ukraine

CHAIKA AIRFIELD The first ever Ukraine Championship for Northern Dog Breeds was held on 25 February.

Organised by the Kennel Alliance of Ukraine, the event united amateurs and professional dog-fanciers, who had their beloved pets out for the day.

Alaskan Malamutes, Laikas, Siberian Huskis, Samoed Laikas, as well as rare breed like Yakut Laika didn’t take the contest too seriously and spent most of the time running around and playing in the snow.

Alaskan Malamutes Rossa Beauty and Miron Alexa Club with their owners KAU President Oleksandr Savchenko and his wife Iryna

Mama’s boys actor Ehor Beroev, producer Heorhiy Malokov, director Sarik Andreasyan with the beautiful Ravishana Kurkova

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Kyiv Telephone code is +380 44

RESTAURANTS Al Faro V Vasylkivska 49a 503-5091 Hours: 10.00 – 23.30 Italian cuisine Ani V Vasylkivska 72 590-2565 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Caucasian cuisine Antwerpen Pushkinska 38 234-1300 Hours: 12.00 – 23.00 European cuisine Arena Entertainment Baseina 2a 492-0000 Hours: 9.00 until the last guest European cuisine Arizona BBQ Naberezhno Khreshchatytska 25 425-2438 Hours: 08.00 – 24.00 American cuisine Bacchus Class Chapaeva 2/16 234-6506 Hours: 09.00 – until the last guest Wine Bar Bar on 8 (Hyatt Regency) Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234 Hours: 11:00 – 02:00 Cocktail Bar/Fusion Barsuk Kutuzova 3a 050-386-3629 Hours: 08.00 – 23.00 European/local cuisine Bazaar Brasserie Bessarabska Pl 2 238-2111 Hours: 10.00 – 23.00 European cuisine Beef Meat & Wine Shota Rustaveli 11 225-0035 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Fusion Belle Vue Saksahanskoho 7 289-8780 Hours: Sun-Thurs 11.00 – 23.00, Fri-Sat 11.00 – 02.00 Belgian/European cuisine Belvedere Dniprovskiy Uzviz 288-5070 Hours: 12.00 – until the last guest European/Japanese cuisine b-hush InterContinental Kyiv V Zhytomyrska 2a 219-1919 Hours: Sun-Wed18.00 – 02.00, Thurs-Sat18.00 – 04.00 Cocktail Bar/Fusion Boutique (Riviera on Podol) Sahaydachnoho St 15 581-2898 Hours: 24 hours European/Ukrainian cuisine

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Brasserie (Cosmopolite Hotel) Hetmana Vadima 6 205-3520 Hours: 10.00 – 23.00 French cuisine Brunello Bar (Hyatt Regency) Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234 Hours: 19.00 – 04.00 Wine Bar Buddha Bar Khreshchatyk 14 270-7676 Hours: Sun-Wed 13.00 – 02.00, Thurs-Sat 13.00 – 04.00 Asian/Fusion Byblos Artema 20 288-1888 Hours: 12.00 – until the last client Fusion Café de Paris Andriivskiy Uzviz 34b 221-2218 Hours: 24 hours French cuisine Carpaccio Café Sofievska 14 278-1612 Hours: various European cuisine Celentano www.pizza-celentano.com for locations Hours: various Pizza/Italian cuisine Cimes Sahaidachnoho 10/5 428-7579 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Kosher cuisine Cipollino Hrushevskoho 1a 279-9191 Hours: 11.00 – 23.30 Children/Italian cuisine Ciro’s Pomodoro Shota Rustaveli 12 221-4545 Hours: 12.00 – 02.00 Italian cuisine Citronelle Khmelnytskoho 23 067-218-2900 Hours: 08.30 – 23.00 Café-style Comme il Faut V Zhytomyrska 2a 219-1919 Hours: 11.00 – 02.00 French cuisine Concord Pushkinska 42/4 234-7788 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Fusion Cosmopolite Hetmana Vadima 6 www.cosmopolite-kiev.com 205-3520 Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 Private brewery Crep De Chine Hoholivska 25 537-7070 Hours: 08.00 – 23.00 French cuisine Da Vinci Fish Club Volodymyrska 12 490-3434 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Mediterranean cuisine

Deja Vue B Khmelnytskoho 30 235-9802 Hours: 12.00 – 02.00 International cuisine Device Café Pobedy Pr 136 277-1555 Hours: 12.00 – until the last guest French/Ukrainian cuisine Fellini Horodetskoho St 5 279-5462 Open: 24 hours French/Italian cuisine Fiesta Horkoho 115d 353-7685 Hours: 11.00 until the last guest Latino cuisine Fiji Bar (via Corsair) Sahaidachnoho 14-v 425-5578 Hours: 24 hours Cocktail Bar Fortetsya Gongadze 21 463-5130 Hours: 24 hours European/Ukrainian cuisine Foodtourist V Vasylkivska 5 095-780-6070 Hours: 08.00 – until the last client Gastro-bar Golden Gate Irish Pub Zolotovorotskaya 15 235-5188 Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 Pub/restaurant Goodman Steakhouse Zhulianska 75 596-0000 Hours: 12.00 – 00.00 American steakhouse Grill Asia (Hyatt Regency) Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234 Hours: 6:00 - 24:00 European/Asian cuisine Han Gang (Slavutich Hotel) Entuziastiv 1 294-1414 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 Korean cuisine Himalaya Khreshchatyk 23 270-5437 Hours: 11.30 – 23.30 Indian cuisine Hinkali Shota Rustaveli 4 234-0692 Hours: 24 hours Caucasian cuisine Hunter Saksahanskoho 147/5 236-3735 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 International cuisine Icon Bar Basseina 5a 234-6996 Hours: Wed 18.00 – 01.00, Thurs-Sat 18.00 – 06.00 European cuisine

Ikra Honchara 67 067-300-8871 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Japanese/ Mediterranean cuisine

Lale Sofiivska 14 278-7566 Hours: 12.00 until the last guest Turkish cuisine

Il Molino Moskovskaya 17 280-7722 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Pizza/Italian cuisine

La Paella Donetska 10 223-7242 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Spanish cuisine

Il Patio Ihorivska 13/5 501-7464 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Italian cuisine

Le Cosmopolite Volodymyrska 47 278-7278 Hours: Sun-Thurs 10.00 – 23.00, Fri-Sun 10.00 – 02.00 Belgian/European cuisine

Karavan Klovskiy Uzviz 10 280-9577 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Uzbek cuisine Kazbek L Ukrainka Blvd 30a 285-4805 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Caucasian cuisine Krendel Pavlovska 17 585-9897 Hours: Mon-Fri 09.00 – 22.00.

Sat-Sun 10.00 – 22.00 Russian cuisine Kupetcheskiy Dvor 24km down Stolychne highway 067-246-6246 Hours: 11.00 until the last guest Russian cuisine Kuvshyn Fedorova 10 592-6363 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Caucasian cuisine La Bodeguita del Medio Yaroslaviv Val 20/21 272-6500 Hours: Mon-Wed 12.00 – 00.00, Thurs-Sat 13.00 – 00.00, Sun 16.00 – 03.00 Cuban cuisine

Limoncello Moskovska 22  254-2024 Hours: 24 hours Fusion Lipsky Osobnyak Lypska 15 254-0090 Hours: 11.30 – 01.00 Ukrainian cuisine Lucky Pub V Vasylkivska 13 499-1313 Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 Pub/restaurant Lun Van Khmelnytskoho 26 279-8191 Hours: 11.00 – 02.00 Chinese cuisine Lyudi Casual Food V Vasylkivska 5 067-322-7575 Hours: Sun-Wed 12.00 – 03.00, Thurs-Sat 12.00 – 06.00 Italian/European cuisine Mai Tai V Vasylkivska 66 583-5553 Hours: 12.00 – 06.00 European/Asian cuisine

La Cantina Yaroslaviv Val 20 234-7074 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 Italian cuisine

Mambo Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8224 Hours: 12.00 – 02.00 Latin cuisine

L’Accente Lesi Ukrainka 5 200-5002 Open: 10.00 – 24.00 Mediterranean cuisine

Mantra V Vasylkivska 5 221-4448 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Asian/Fusion

Marmaris Hlybotchytska 40 586-4233 Hours: 10.00 – 02.00 Turkish cuisine

Nirvana Lounge L Ukrainky 28b 285-5215 Hours: 12.00 – 02.00 Indian cuisine

Marocana L Ukrainka 24 254-4999 Hours: 09.00 – 02.00 Fusion

Nobu Shota Rustaveli St 12 246-7734 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Japanese cuisine

Marrakesh Sahaidachnoho 24 494-0494 Hours: Sun-Thurs 12.00 – 01.00, Fri-Sat 12.00 – 14.00 Moroccan/French/ Japanese cuisine Mayachok Lutneva 58a 585-3941 Hours: 12.00 – 00.00 European cuisine Meat & Fish Pylypa Orlyka 6 253-8097 Hours: 08.00 – 23.00 French cuisine Mille Miglia (Radisson Blu Hotel) Yaroslaviv Val 22 492-2255 Hours: 12.00 – 23.00 Italian cuisine Mimino Spaska 10a 417-3545 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 Georgian cuisine Monaco V Zhytomyrska 20a 590-0151 Hours: 12.00 – 06.00 Mediterranean cuisine Murakami www.murakami.ua for locations 230-8888 Hours: Sun-Thurs 09.00 – 23.00, Fri-Sat 09.00 – 02.00 Japanese cuisine/Sushi Myka Khreshchatyk 46a 227-8943 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 International cuisine New York Bagel Café Shota Rustaveli 15 235-9437 Hours: Mon-Fri 09.00 – 21.00, Sat-Sun 10.00 – 23.00 Café-style

Non-Stop Peremohy Pr 6 236-0501 Hours: 24 hours International cuisine Olivera V Zhytomyrska 2a 219-1919 Hours: 06.30 – 23.00 Mediterranean cuisine O’Brien’s Irish Pub Mykhailivska 17a 279-1584 Hours: 08.00 – 02.00 Pub/restaurant O’Connor’s Horiva 15/8 425-7788 Hours: 11.00 – 02.00 Pub/restaurant Ok Bar V Vasylkivska 94 225-0220 Hours: Sun-Thurs 08.00 – 00.00, Fri-Sat 08.00 – 02.00 European/Asian cuisine Oliva www.oliva.com.ua for locations 234-5592 Hours: various Italian cuisine Oopen (Ibis Hotel) Shevchenko Blvd 25 591-2222 Hours: 06.30 – 23.00 International cuisine O’Panas Tereschenkivskaya 10 585-05-23 Hours: 10.00 until the last guest Ukrainian cuisine Osteria Pantagruel Lysenka 1 278-8142 Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 23.00, Sat-Sun 11.00 – 23.00 Italian cuisine

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Pelmennytsa V Vasylkivska 56 287-1073 Hours: 24 hours Russian cuisine Pena Yaroslaviv Val St 30/18 234-1701 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Japanese/ Mediterranean cuisine Pizzeria Napulè Mechnykova 9 495-9263 Hours: 12.00 – 23.00 Pizza/Italian cuisine Porta Pia T Shevchenka 36a 235-7205 Hours: Sun-Thurs 11.00 – 24.00, Fri-Sat 11.00 – 01.00 Italian cuisine

Repriza www.repriza.com for various locations 502-2346 Hours: various Café-style

Shokolad Shota Rustaveli 39-41 289-0194 Hours: 09.00 until the last guest European cuisine

Safe V Vasylkivska 23a 536-0157 Hours: 11.00 – 0 6.00 European/Japanese cuisine

Shynok L Ukrainki 28v 285-5777 Hours: 12.00 – 00.00 Ukrainian cuisine

Shaffron Vorovskoho 3 969-1010 Hours: Sun-Wed 12.00 – 00.00, Thurs-Sat 12.00 – 05.00 Asian cuisine Sam’s Steak House Zhulianska 37 287-2000 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 American steakhouse

Skatert Samobranka Bohatyrska St 26 592-0020 Hours: 24 hours European cuisine Sky-art Café Baseina 1/3-2 561-7841 Hours: Tues-Sun 12.00 – until the last guest Vegetarian cuisine

Porto V Vasylkivska 72 206-8387 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 Mediterranean cuisine

San Tori Sahaidachnoho 41 462-4994 Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 Thai/Japanese cuisine

Soho Artema 82 484-0351 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 American steakhouse and seafood

Praga Akademika Hlushkova 1 526-9990 Hours: 12.00 – 00.00 European/Japanese

Serebro Mechnikova 3 096-303-0000 Hours: 24 hours Ukrainian/European/ Asian cuisine

Stare Zaporizhzhia Sahaydachnoho 27 425-5161 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 European/Ukrainian cuisine

Razgulyaeva Stolichnoe Schosse 70 259-1700 Hours: 11.00 – until the last guest Entertainment complex

Shangrila Yaroslavska 5/2 417-8119 Hours: 11.00 – 02.00 Uzbek/Japanese cuisine

Stefanos Fine Food Factory Volodymyrska 4 279-1121 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Italian cuisine

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Sushiya www.sushiya.ua for locations 225-5555 Hours: various Japanese/Thai cuisine Tampopo Saksahanskoho 55 289-2999 Hours: Mon-Fri 10.00 – 24.00, Sat-Sun 11.00 – 24.00 Japanese cuisine Tarantino Sahaidachnoho 35 463-7390 Hours: Sun-Wed 12.00 – 24.00, Thurs-Sat 12.00 – 06.00 Italian/European/ Japanese cuisine Teatro (Opera Hotel) B Khmelnytskoho 53 581-7070 Hours: 06.30 – 23.00 Mediterranean cuisine Tequila House Spasskaya 8a 417-0358 Hours: 12.00 – 23.00 Mexican cuisine Terrace B Vozdvyzhenska St 60a 531-9933 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 European cuisine

Terracotta Pushkinska 5-7/29 537-4535 Hours: 07.00 – 23.00 Mediterranean cuisine

Under Wonder V Vasylkivska 21 234-2181 Hours: 24 hours Italian/French cuisine

TGI Friday’s Besarabska Pl 5a 235-4264 Hours: 12.00 – 24.00 American cuisine

Va Bene Khmelnytskoho 19-21 377-7565 Hours: Mon-Fri 08.30 – until the last guest, Sat-Sun 10.00 – until last guest Italian cuisine

Tike Sahaidachnoho 31 417-4062 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Turkish cuisine Touch Cafe Shota Rustaveli 16 206-4920 Hours: 12.00 – until the last guest European/Thai/ Japanese cuisine Trattoria Gustosa I Mazepa 5 288-8828 Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 23.00, Sat-Sun 10.00 – 23.00 Italian cuisine Tsarske Selo I Mazepa 42/1 280-3066 Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 Ukrainian cuisine Tubiteyka Tarasivska St 29/50 287-0242 Hours: 8.00 – 23.00 Asian cuisine

Varenichnaya #1 Esplanadna 28 287-1539 Hours: 24 hours Ukrainian cuisine

Wagon V Vasylkivska 52 287-0490 Hour: 12.00 until the last guest Creative cuisine Yakitoriya www.yakitoria.com.ua for locations 237-5577 Hours: various Japanese/Thai cuisine 7 Fridays City Café Khmelnytskoho 29 278-1187 Hours: 12.00 – until the last guest Café-style

Vernissage Andriivskiy Uzviz 30 425-2403 Hours: 11:00 – 23:00 Artema 10 272-2003 Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 22.00, Sat-Sun 11.00 – 22.00 French cuisine Viola’s Bierstube Shevchenko Blvd 1a 235-3751 Hours: 11.00 – 06.00 Pub/restaurant Volkonsky Bakery www.wolkonsky.com for locations 244-1360 Hours: various Café-style

For information on how to list your restaurant here, please call 459-0553.

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whether to trust it.

Never absolutely sure if it’s real. Me and my aftershaves exist in a state of kind of mutual admiration and yet suspicion. It’s a bit like the 90s film Basic Instinct. As for Yulia’s iPod request, that is an interesting one. This is a country with a GDP and an average income many times lower than in the UK. Yet the fact is that many consumer products are still much cheaper to buy in the UK. On my list are always Gillette razor blades – they cost around twice here what they do in the UK, which is typically £3-4, or 40hrv, per blade.

Coffee also. It’s not quite three times the price, but it’s close enough. It all adds up to the potential contents of my suitcase being somewhat difficult to explain if opened. The razors, fair enough, I’m a man who likes an all over shave (including chest). But then, such a man is surely at odds with the kind of ‘real man’ who consumes huge quantities of meaty products. But he in turn is surely a little out of sorts with the kind of guy who’d be wearing the kind of delicate scent requested by Ira. And that guy would, in turn, be unlikely to consume the kind of cheap coffee I’m partial to. So really it all comes down to Yulia’s iPod, and what I clearly need to do is find a musical artist popular with a meat-eating, body-shaving, scent-wearing budget coffee-drinker. Sounds like a job for Chris De Burgh.

Every week we round up the Tweets of the Week to see what Tweeters are talking about in reference to our home city. This week, the sun has been coming out, inspiring us with a taste of spring.

Luizé Polyn ‫@ ‏‬LUIZEPOLYN I don’t know do I want to go to London or to Kiev this spring :/ Lyuda Leonova ‫@ ‏‬LyudaLeonova Might go to Kiev on spring holidays with @yanahoran1 Violetta Dniprovska ‫@ ‏‬violettasummer @RabenGroup I did in Kiev. It smells of spring, it shines like spring, it feels like spring is coming) Lina Igoshina ‫@ ‏‬LolaUkraine It looks like spring has come to kiev!!!

John O’Brien, Ph.D. ‫@ ‏‬Thinkiatry @Akmaldinova Hope the sun is shining in Kiev this evening – enjoy your Sunday!

Letter Dear Graham, I came over to Kyiv a little while back, for a weekend. Then, I saw the girls here and decided to come back to live. So, I applied for a job as an English teacher at a school. They promised me a nice flat, part-time hours and a decent paycheck. The flat I’m in would have to be decorated to be just about unfit-to-live-in, my part-time hours are full-time hours and my paycheck means I earn about as much as a babushka selling Chornobyl mushrooms. And if I leave, they’ve threatened to send Interpol after me. Please don’t give my name, which is definitely not Simon, and the language school, which is definitely not named after the capital of England. (name withheld) Dear Simon is it?

Let me guess, you’re a bit puzzled at your lack of success with the ladies. You work until the late hours then go out for beers with your colleagues from the US, England, Australia, in expat bars. You sit, drink and try vainly to flirt with the waitresses. You have had a bit of luck with girls here, that is you’ve been out for coffees with a couple of students, but you have the feeling they’re just using you for language practice. And also, you heard Ukraine was really cheap, but the cafés they want to go to actually cost more than Western ones. Welcome to life as an imported language school teacher in Ukraine!

With deepest sympathies, Graham

Importing

What’s Hot

I

am popping back to London soon, having first sent an email round the office seeing if anyone would like anything brought back. Their answers, I feel, tell a lot about both our office and society in general. First up was our publisher Neil, who wanted sausages. He then, like a lead member of the chorus in Oliver’s ‘Food Glorious Food’, realised sausages were just the beginning of the meaty possibilities so a request for bacon was swiftly added. This was topped up with a black pudding requisition. By this time, Managing Director Paul had become involved with his own request for a pound of flesh. Or rather, if Neil was having a pound of flesh, Paul wanted a pound and a few ounces. Editor Lana kept a dignified silence but word was out, it was a London free-for-all. Yulia weighed in with an iPod, Ira from Panorama with an aftershave from duty free. The latter was a bit of a mystery to me – why would anyone not purchase their scents from Lybidska Metro as I do? The sausages, bacon etc, well, that’s more understandable as such delicacies are unavailable here. At least I think so, not really being a meat-eater. I’ve definitely seen sausages. But I guess there are sausages and then there are sausages. Just as maybe there is aftershave from duty free and metro station aftershave. I have an interesting relationship with the latter, I’m never quite sure

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You often hear London described as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Yet, back there in the week, I noticed just how many things are cheaper than here in Ukraine!

Electrical products, many food products, clothes....

London

Literally hot. While we begin to enjoy only freezing temperatures, London has enjoyed its hottest February in decades with temperatures over 20 degrees on some days. Still think London is grey and rainy? Just freeze off will you!

Returning Flatmates

My flatmate JD had been away on a tour across Europe this past week and a half. And, I’ll admit, I missed the guy. He’s back, having been to Krakow and Prague, with lots of stories and tales from the road. And no, we’re not a gay couple.

Euro 2012 Countdown Board

Due to a technical failure, the board went black for a while in the last week. Surely no cause for concern. It’s not like Euro 2012 is going to need much electricity...

Being an Ice-fisherman

What’s Not

What’s Wrong Tweets

What’s What

That Said

Have you crossed the Dnipro lately? Seen those expanding pools of blue stuff? That’s called water. The guys still out fishing on the other patches are called lunatics!

Preparation

I recently travelled back from Boryspil Airport, only to witness how much construction is still going on, with only 100 days left until Euro 2012. Anyone think it’s going to be finished on time? Me neither.

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

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