What's On Kyiv 2012 Issue 8

8/2012 9-15 March

www.whatson-kiev.com

This week, What’s On crosses over to

The Dark Side Come with us!

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What’s Up A Different Kind of Gap

Russian Empire Revived?

5 EU Countries Issue a Strong Warning to Yanukovych

Ukrainian Border Guards Get a Makeover

We have accepted that frittering away countless dollars on cars and planes is an essential part of saving face for our president, and even though we don’t like it, we have come to expect that public funds have a tendency to move magically into the private accounts of our deputies, but this next monetary manoeuvre by our dear Ukrainian government is a new one indeed. Are you ready for it? The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate a yearly 40 million hryvnia expenditure on…can you guess? The growth of patriotism in Ukraine!

The concept of this extremely vague project promises to raise a brand new generation of nationalists, which means 31% of patriots in 2013 (how they already know how many patriots there will be in 2013 is beyond us) will rise to 48% in 2017; those “proud to speak Ukrainian” will grow from 17% to 35%; and if that’s not enough to persuade you, just imagine that in five years, there will be twice as few emigrants as there are now. It's just amazing they're able to predict all this!

We have to admit, the statistics sound fairly optimistic, and who wouldn’t want to be part of a country where everybody speaks Ukrainian and walks around wearing sharovary (the wide, often red, trousers that gather at the foot and happen to be highly fashionable at the moment). That is, unless such a place also includes shunning Ukrainian citizens because their skin happens to be a few shades darker. That wouldn’t be a very nice place to live at all.

“Today we are at an impasse in the association process. The way forward – through signing and ratification of the agreement – has in effect been blocked by the Ukrainian government.”

“These trials bear the marks of politically-motivated and selective justice. According to independent experts, they have been conducted in a manner that has failed to respect the principles of the rule of law and the human rights of the defendants.

“These developments are incompatible with Ukraine’s own European choice.

It is fair to say that the association agreement has been imprisoned, and the Ukrainian leadership is holding the key.”

These are excerpts from a joint letter penned by the Foreign Ministers of Great Britain, Sweden, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic to President Yanukovych and the Ukrainian government, and is the strongest worded criticism of the current Ukrainian administration since Yanukovych came to power. The letter, in no uncertain terms, tells Yanukovych the association agreement, which was originally due to be signed in December last year, will not be signed while Tymoshenko and Lutsenko remain in prison.

And the letter should be pretty embarrassing to Yanukovych (if that’s at all possible), as he’d just issued instructions to Azarov telling him Ukraine had to be ready to sign the agreement by 2 April.

The big question now is, does Yanukovych care? Up until now, it seemed like he didn’t, but we know the people of this country (including many of those who’ve supported him) do. If the association agreement is signed, it would mean visa-free travel for Ukrainians to Europe would likely follow, and it certainly makes the prospect of EU membership for Ukraine far more likely. But the Foreign Ministers of these five EU countries have laid it on the line – the agreement will not be signed until Yanukovych starts recognising the basics of democracy and rule of law.

The ministers finished by saying, “Our goal is to anchor Ukraine in the European family, as symbolised through the signing and ratification of the association agreement. We call on the Ukrainian leadership to display the political courage and wisdom needed for this to happen.”

The fact is, Yanukovych has neither the political courage nor wisdom. In fact, the man is a political imbecile. Sadly, the Ukrainian people are the ones who will suffer for it.

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Vladimir Putin has won the Russian presidential elections – big surprise.

What they should have done was blindfold everyone and told them to play pin the tail on the donkey for all the time they wasted with an actual election.

There was never a doubt that Putin would come out on top, even though he is a bit of an ass. What worries us, however, is what that means for Ukraine.

Turns out Oleh Tyahnybok of the far-right political party, Svoboda, is thinking the same thing, predicting, probably quite accurately, that our relationship will become even more entrenched in the Russian system. “It is obvious that all of the directions of our affairs will be working towards setting up a Russian Empire once again. Ukraine is exactly on that part of the geopolitical map in which the Kremlin is most interested,” said the ideological politician.

Not only will our relationship become that much more inflexible, he also expects changes in administration to our own Ukrainian government. In his words, we will have a completely new system of appointments and all decisions will assist Russian interests. Incredulously, he also believes religion will be overturned and foresees our “monasteries given over to the Russian Orthodox” faith.

While we all know and have our own feelings about Tyahnybok and all that he stands for, we can’t help but see his point ever so slightly. The rebirth of the Russian Empire is unlikely. And yet, we can’t help but cringe – there’s no doubt Putin’s hand and all of his tails will be moving swiftly in our direction.

Officials at Boryspil National Airport have decided that football fans arriving for EURO 2012 should be greeted at the border by beautiful women. To maximise this, they have arranged for a team of experts to give the female border guards a makeover master class.

One young passport inspector, who underwent the course on looking good, commented, “We won’t be receiving this treatment on a daily basis, but I always try to make myself look decent. We’re the first to greet airline passengers and the last to say goodbye, so we have to look our best.” One of the stylists confirmed this view, saying, “Even without make-up they look astonishing, so we’re just here to touch up the already beautiful faces.”

Well, we here at What’s On think that’s all well and good, but think it would be far more important to give Boryspil border guards lessons in how to smile and be polite when inspecting passports. And the men should be included in that as well, because as far as we can tell they’ve been given lessons in nothing so far.

FEMEN Strike Again!

Our topless raiders of justice and equality have done it again. Brandishing little more than their breasts and a little paint, FEMEN stormed into a polling station in southwest Moscow, where Vladimir Putin cast his ballot on 4 March shouting anti-governmental slogans. The same rallying cries, such as “I steal for Putin” could also be found painted on their chests, which, of course refer to the ‘party of crooks and thieves’, better known as Putin’s United Russia party.

As if on cue, police showed up to bring the whole fiasco under some kind of control, and the three devushkas were removed and promptly arrested. Appearing in court the next day, they have been sentenced to five, 10 and 12 days of administrative arrest for hooliganism under the Code of Administrative Offenses and banned from future entry into the country.

Could our damsel desperados be out of a gig? Stay tuned – there’ll no doubt be more to come.

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This Week in History 9 March 1814

No More Second-hand

When anyone talks about Shulyavka, the first image that comes to mind is a huge secondhand market located under the bridge. Unfortunately, for the many immigrant vendors found selling their wares, Head of Kyiv administration Oleksandr Popov has a different image for the area.

It was a topic most recently discussed with Nigerian Ambassador Ibrahim Pada Kasai. Popov is quoted as saying the Shulyavka overpass is in need of reconstruction, and “we can’t be placing these salespeople who work under the bridge in danger.” One might think that Popov actually worried about the safety of these Kyiv citizens if he wasn’t continually listing other reasons for removing them.

Trying to reassure the Nigerian Ambassador, what he really meant was “although we support entrepreneurs, these salesmen work illegally”, and they could easily sell their wares elsewhere. “There are almost 1,000 free spots for traders [around town]. Plus, we could give them new trading grounds that already have all the necessary documentation”, said Popov.

Even with such a comforting speech, there are still a number of questions that need answering, such as whether there are even plans in the works for such construction. While it is the main reason for removing the market, it’s also a good way to get rid of the peddlers, which is exactly what happened to the Kurenivka market recently demolished. And they’re still waiting for their new trading grounds.

Ukraine Launches into 5th Place

According to the Ukrainian State Space Agency as of the end of last year, Ukraine joins China, the EU, Russia and the US as one of the top five space rocket launching countries in the world!

With four different space launch facilities across the globe, incorporating a fifth in 2013, Ukraine has become a highly significant player in the field of space industry.

Having launched 125 rockets and delivered 238 satellites into orbit we seem to be hugely space savvy. The current Selena project, gearing up to send its own scientific satellite to the moon in 2017, is yet another great example. Blast off Ukraine!

New Mother Makes Headlines

While the possibilities in science are endless, there are some things that just shouldn’t be attempted, and giving birth to twins at the age of 66 is one of them. At least, that’s what neighbours in the Swiss town of Chur have been telling the unnamed single Protestant pastor who is now the proud mother of Joshua and Michael.

It’s a story, you might be thinking, that has nothing to do with Ukraine. And if you didn’t know that she had come here to have the in vitro fertilisation, you would be right. But she did come here, and doctors did agree to the procedure, which really makes us wonder what people won’t do for money in this country.

Ukraine Women NOT the Most Beautiful in the World – But Kyiv Women Are!

That’s the shock news according to a recent poll by Travellers Digest. Ukrainian women are only the third most beautiful women in the world, being pipped to the post by the Swedish and Argentineans.

Silence fell as the results were announced, and there were tears of shock and dismay from many.

How could it be possible? “Swedes may have their height and blond hair, but it’s all so obvious,” one onlooker commented, continuing, “and Argentineans have their dark eyes and stunning Latino looks. But none can compare to the all round svelte-like beauty of a Ukrainian girl.”

Luckily, before a riot broke out, Kyiv was announced as the city with the World’s Most Beautiful Women. Cheers of assent rose from the crowd and everyone felt that everything was right in the world once again. Especially in Kyiv, where the world’s most beautiful women reside!

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Taras Shevchenko, a prominent Ukrainian writer, artist and poet, is born. He is called Father of Ukrainian Liberty after his works supporting freedom in Ukraine, and is remembered every year on this day all over the country; especially Taras Hill near Kaniv, where he is buried.

12 March 1863

Volodymyr Vernadsky, creator of the Noosphere Theory, is born. Besides being one of the founders of biogeochemistry and radiogeology, Vernadsky also helps found the National Academy of Science of Ukraine and the National Library of the Ukrainian State. Co-working with Tavrida University in Crimea results in the naming of this university after him.

15 March 1927

Construction on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station begins. Located in Zaporizhia, it is the largest hydroelectric power station along the Dnipro River. It is designed by constructivist architects Viktor Vesnin and Nikolai Kolli and starts producing electricity 12 years later.

15 March 1939

Carpatho-Ukraine, an autonomous region in Czechoslovakia, declares itself an independent republic. The Hungarian Army tries to invade but are met with incredible resistance by Ukrainian troops, known as the Carpathian Sich, who defend the area for two days. They put up a good fight, but the Hungarian invasion is successful, and the Sich soldiers are taken to the banks of the Tisa River and executed.

11 March 2010

The new government under Mykola Azarov is launched. Two declarations are adopted on this day as well. One appoints Azarov as Prime Minister, while the other dismisses Tymoshenko. Two hundred and forty-two out of three hundred and forty-three deputies are in favour of this decision.

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music

9-15 March 2012

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 won ‘best dancer’ titles by the plenty. Her sensuality and true passion for life shines through in all that she does, most especially when she takes to the stage. Bringing flamenco like you’ve never seen it before, Carmen, with music by Bizet and Antonio Rodrigez, is more than just inspiring. This is the first time Ms Gomez and her troupe have come to Ukraine. Don’t miss your chance to see them in person.

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

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Bayadera Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630

Moskoviada Play in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

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Friday The Lady and the Hooligan Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280 M y Calm World, My Native Motherland, My Ukraine Featuring Mayboroda National Ensemble of Bandurists, Savenko (UK, bass-baritone) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 The Pink Bridge Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Mr. X Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 № 13 (Crazy Night or Pigden’s Marriage) Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Napoleon & the Corsican Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

Nazar Stodolia Lyrical ballad in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

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Saturday The Auditor Comedy in 5 acts Time: 12.00 Christmas Dreams Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 L etisia Moreno (Spain, violin) Featuring Academic Symphonic Orchestra Works by Lalo, Respighi Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 The Marinated Aristocrat Ukrainian/British fantasy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Through Dance Works by Satie, Pulenko, Ravel, Berg, Scriabin, Shostakovich, Shchedrin, Milhaud Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

Lying Truth Comedy Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 La Traviata Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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Sunday Shelmenko the Drayman Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 R everberations from Triana An evening of Flamenco Featuring Pechentsina (dance), Laptinova (flute), Fernandes (vocal), Sedko (guitar), Baydush (percussion) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

Such Jewish Happiness Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 A Real Man at the Beginning of Millennium Play Time: 12.00 Last Love Melodrama in 2 acts Time: 18.00 The Will of a Chaste Gigolo Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

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Wednesday The Cherry Orchard Comedy in 4 acts Time: 19.00 The Farewell Tango Play Time: 20.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

The Birth of a Legend Anniversary of theatre Featuring Koshel, Dzhigurda, Holodnuy, Zagorska, Skobnikov, Benuk and others Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 Incrustations Poetic performance Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 C ynical Comedy Play Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Zorba the Greek Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 The Barber of Seville Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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S hakespearements: Myth of Verona Ballet in 1 act Time: 19.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280 Corsican Historical anecdote Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Uncle’s Dream Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

M ontmartre Viola Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630

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Thursday Zaporozhets Beyond the Danube Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Urus Shaitan Tales of the Cossack Otaman and Turkish Sultan in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Forest Song Poetic-musical composition Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280 Kaudashi Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

A rt of Piano Playing Featuring Kuzetsov (Russia) Works by Rota, Chopin, Debussy Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

The 105th Page of Love Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 55) 234-4223

In Podil in Kyiv Featuring Dzerkalo Theatre Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

C onfession of a Nun Play Time: 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2316

P ushkin Romantic melodrama Time: 19.00 KPI (Pobedy 37) 241-8626 Until Mother Comes Comedy Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

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 opera 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. : What's On Recommended

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Art

9-15 March 2012

Art Map of Ukraine: Crimea Exhibition of paintings by Anna Syarova and Artem Brikunov Until 25 March Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine (Hlybochynska 17) 201-4945 Forte Exhibition of paintings by Vasyl Bazhai Until 20 March Bottega Gallery (Mykhalivska 22b) 279-8383

Ying Project

Exhibition of paintings by various artists, M17 (Antonovycha 102-104)

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

Until 18 March

Dedicating the next few weeks to those in a romantic state of mind, M17 has gathered the works of many famous artistic city residents to spread the love. Pure poetry will be revealed in Valeria Trubina’s magnificent mirages, Olena Blank will be showcasing exquisite accuracy in her exhibition of tiny objects, and many more quixotic items will be on display for your viewing pleasure.

For more information call 596-2030.

World Press Photo Exhibition of best press photos by various photographers Until 22 March Lavra Gallery (Lavrska 1) 280-0290

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

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

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

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Hop On, Hop Off

Friday

Open-Kyiv Bus, (Lavrska 16)

15 March anytime

At last, spring has arrived, and now you’ve got a unique opportunity to experience it! It may not be London, Paris or New York, but here in Kyiv the scenery is just as good, so hop on the great red double-decker to explore this great city. With 17 different stops, you can hop on and hop off as often as you wish. Your ticket is valid for the entire day – all you have to do is wait for the next bus!

Tickets are 150hrv for adults, 100hrv for kids.

For more information call 227-2864/63 or visit www.openkiev.com.ua 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

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12 Months Fairytale in 2 acts suitable for children 5+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 The Deer King Fantastic story Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

Marika and the Bear Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 The Wolf and the Goat Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 Ivasyk-Telesyk Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 The Frog Princess Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

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The Snow Queen Musical fairytale in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 The Bicycle with Red Wheels Adventure in 1 act for children 3+ Time: 13.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

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

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

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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

Yasnogorodskya Ostrich Farm Podlesnaya 32, Yasnohorodska (30km outside of Kyiv) 782-3240 www.ostrich.com.ua Hopak in Kyiv Hopak Training Centres 332-7747 or 067-933-3244 Visit http://hopak.kiev.ua/ua/ Nabeg Horseback Riding Centre Vishgorodska 85 067-712-3384 http://www.loshadi.kiev.ua/

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The Kitten’s House Musical in 2 acts for children 3+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Sunday The Three Little Pigs Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 Pan Kotsky Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 13.00 Aladdin’s Magic Lamp Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 15.00 The Golden Key Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566 Barmaley and Aybolyt Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

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

The Little Prince Fantasy Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

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Thursday Forest Song Poetic-musical composition Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 Chief Redskin Tragic comedy in 2 acts for children 7+ 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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This Week

Live Music

9-15 March 2012

Smooth Sax

Kenny G (US, jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

12 March at 19.00

American saxophonist Kenny G should be proud. Not just for being among the 25 best musicians of all time and nation, according to RIAA. But also for those gorgeous locks!

Over the 30 years he’s been around, he’s played to countless, winning many awards, such as a Grammy, for best instrumental composition. While there are those who cannot see past the bland elevator-music instrumentalist he’s been stereotyped as, perhaps they’ve not given the man, his soprano sax and their 17-albums an honest shot.

Tickets are 290 – 2390hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

Pivnyk Petya (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

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Friday Light Flirt (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Hot Guys, Lucky Band (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Lucky Band, Hot Guys (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Tabula Rasa, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Motor’rolla, Chumaky, Cash (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Riffs (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 8-bit Party (electro pop) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

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

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

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

Paula & Karol (Poland/Canada, pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

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Saturday Brazzaville (US, world music) Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Tres Deseos, Blues Road (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Blues Road, Tres Deseos (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Motor’rolla, More Khuana (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Tabula Rasa, Partyzanski Vytivky (pop-rock, cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Mojo Jo Jo (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545 Cross B Band (blues) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Sunday B razzaville (US, world music) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Animals’ Session (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Del Tora (rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Monday N othing Personal Project (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Night Block (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Animals’ Session (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Jahzoo, Zhyteli Sontsya (pop-rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Yukhym Dym (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Tuesday Cadillac Records (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Some Like it Hot (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Tropicana (Latino dance party) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 TheLen, Vosmiy Den (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: 40hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 More Khuana (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Carte Blanche (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Tres Deseos (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Ruky v Bryuky (cover bands) Time: 21.30 Admission: 50hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Radiola (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Akute (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Some Like it Hot (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545 Tex-Mex Co (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Her Name is Calla (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 40-60hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Dyadya Vasya (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Cash (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

The Keys to Your Heart

Pianoboy (pop-rock), Arena Entertainment (Baseina 2a)

10 March at 20.00

One of the most famous pop-pianists in Ukraine, Dmytro Shurov, better known as Pianoboy, is giving a concert here in Kyiv. Incredibly talented, this guy has worked with groups like Okean Elzy and Esthetic Education. Replete with incredible melody mixed with rhythms of jazz, he will be on his own this evening. He’s aiming to reach the former glory Pianoboy had in the past – we suggest you take it in.

Admission is 135 – 190hrv. For more information call 492-0000. : What's On Recommended

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Bachelor on our Radar Descendant of Russia’s last tsar Nicolai II, Francis Mathew is starring in the new season of STB’s The Bachelor. His Slavic roots and amazing life experience make this man one of the most sought after bachelors among Ukrainian women everywhere. We get him to spill the beans about what goes on backstage, and whether being “the” Bachelor has changed his life.

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rought up in Scotland by Princess Olga Romanoff, whose father just happened to be the nephew of Nikolai II, Francis Mathew’s biography is replete with exploit and intrigue. Seizing new opportunities wherever they present themselves, this enthusiastic adventurer is trained as a stuntman and fashion photographer, has lived in the jungle and has starred in Bollywood movies. Who wouldn’t want to date him?

Turns out it’s a question many Ukrainian women asked themselves, as 16,000 of them signed up to be competitors for the second season of Ukraine’s The Bachelor. In the end, only 25 were chosen to try and charm the pants off this promising bachelor. We couldn’t wait to find out whether any one girl in particular had melted his heart so we sat him down for a chat.

He couldn’t tell us anything on the record about how the show ends. Off the record, however, we couldn’t help but get the feeling there was one special girl who might well be making that special walk down the aisle sometime soon.

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When you got the offer to be Ukraine’s next Bachelor, what was the first thing that crossed your mind?

At first I thought it was a joke and couldn’t help but laugh. But after getting a second call I realised these guys were pretty serious. I hadn’t decided anything until I told my friends who talked me into it. Had I refused it would have been someone else’s opportunity, so I agreed – it was fate!

Searching for a wife with dozens of cameras on you is probably not the easiest way to go about it. Was there any worry that the girls were playing to the camera rather than portraying their true feelings?

Frankly speaking, yes. I did feel that some girls were faking it. It was obvious they didn’t have any true feelings, and they didn’t stay on the show for more than a couple of weeks.

Many people think that all Ukrainian girls want are foreigners who will take them

abroad so they can live in prosperity. Were you faced with any money-hungry hunters on the show?

Yeah, that wouldn’t work for me. I hate to disappoint you, ladies, but I don’t plan to live in London! (laughs) There is a tendency in Ukraine to marry and start a family as soon as possible. What is your attitude to this?

I do want kids, four of them would be perfect!

But I completely disagree with this kind of mentality. You need to enjoy a couple of years living on your own, learning to understand each other, before having kids.

I’ve heard you say it’s difficult to find a girl to be “compatible with”. What does that mean?

There are three fundamental things that are equally and absolutely necessary for me: intelligence, a sense of humour and attraction.

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Gregory Porter (US, jazz), National Music Academy (Architect Horodetskiy 1-3/11)

23 March at 19.30

A Range of Voices

New York jazzman Gregory Porter is most easily recognised by the funky hat and scarf he wears together with his classic suit.

In spite, or perhaps because, of his unique style, as well as his smooth Afro-American baritone, he is known and loved worldwide. His debut album, Water, was released just two years ago, and was nominated for Best Vocal Jazz Album at the Grammies.

His most recent compilation, however, came out on Valentine’s Day of this year. Telling everyone to Be Good, he will be following his own advice come concert night.

Tickets are 100 – 300hrv. For more information call 067-430-7306.

It’s a Holi Fest

Bollywood Rangholifest – 2012, House of Artists (Artema 1/5)

18 March at 17.00

Whenever one has the time and initiative to take in an Indian movie, a certain desire to head to this South Asian country always bubbles to the surface. Luckily for the residents of Kyiv, India is coming to Ukraine. This second Indian dance fest is steeped in Bollywood, bringing you dancers from India, Bangladesh, Moldova and more. In dedication to one of the most colourful Indian holidays, Holi, the evening includes more than 20 amazing performances. Let them lead you into spring.

Tickets are 60 – 250hrv. For more information call 272-0547.

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Turetsky Choir (Russia, vocal, crossover), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

17 April at 19.00

The gents of the Turestky Choir have many talents. Not only do they sing, they have an extraordinary talent for producing a whole show on stage with nothing more than their voices! Ten men singing in ten different languages, their range takes you all through basso profundo right up to tenor altino. Calling themselves an ‘art group’, 22 years have shaped this choral ensemble into what they are today, and they have no problem telling you that theirs is the best live performance you’ll ever see.

Tickets are 200 – 1900hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

The Sweetness of Italy

Drumming Up a Storm

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31 March at 19.00

Zucchero (Italy, blues, rock), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl. 1) Famous Italian singer and composer Zucchero is coming back to Ukraine on the tail end of his Chocabeck Tour 2011. As a truly multi-genre musician, he plays music that borders on the verge of blues, rock’n’roll and even gospel.

Producing music since 1983, his recognisably husky voice is one of the sweetest sounds on all of his 26 albums. The most recent includes collaborations with Brian Wilson and U2’s Bono. Check him out this spring.

Tickets are 250 – 850hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

Yamato (Japan, Taiko drummers), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) Yamato are incredible. Full stop.

If you’ve not seen this traditional Japanese drumming art before, you would be well-advised to take the opportunity this spring. Founded in 1993, with their international debut in 1998, they have since given thousands of performances the world over. Creating a spectacular show expressing both their musical and artistic flair, these 13 drummers are going to have the entire audience marching to the beat of the same drum.

Tickets are 150 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

We Can Barely Believe It

ID Bass Event 1 w/ Bare Noize (UK, dubstep, electronic), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)

30 March at 23.00

There is a new series of rather unique projects on the go at the moment that aims to work with only the best in bass music. This first event is being held at the inimitable Sullivan Room, where the fantabulous Londoners, Bare Noize, will bare all. As a “3-piece dubstep crew producing some seriously sick stuff”, you can’t help but have a good time.

Admission is 70hrv in advance, 110hrv at the door. For more information call 066-485-5555.

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Kyiv Kino

Sip n’ Watch You may not be Irish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t join the rest of the city in the Jameson Irishfest Film Festival. Coming to Kyiv 15 – 21 March, make sure your glass is full, sit back, sip, relax n’ watch!

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ith six films coming to town, a week’s worth of English-language flicks will be shown at Kyiv Kino.

Directors and actors will not be accompanying – unfortunately. But that didn’t stop us from ringing up the great Colm Meaney, star of the highly-rated and hugely-awarded film, Parked. Take it in. Take them all in!

You have a lovely Irish accent, which doesn’t always come through in the roles that you play.

No, because sometimes the roles that I play I’m not Irish (laughs). I lived in America for almost 30 years, and have played a lot of American characters, so you’ve got to play the accent of the character.

You’ve lived in America, you’re now in Spain but you grew up in Dublin. What was it like being around so much political turbulence and how did it affect your childhood?

Certainly, we have a sort of unresolved political situation in Ireland, and I think it affected everyone who is at all consciously political. It’s been going on for so long, and I think every generation of Ireland has been affected one way or another.

I support [the political party] Sinn Fein, and believe in a united Ireland.

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Having started off in theatre, was it a fairly seamless move into television and then into film?

You know, I had moved to New York first and I was working in the theatre a lot. But at the time, in the mid 80s, there wasn’t a lot happening in the theatre. In order to work, you had to go out to the regional theatres, like Cleveland and Chicago and places like that. And also, unlike most of the capital cities in Europe, whether it’s London, Paris or Kyiv, theatre, television and film are centred in the capital city. But in the US, New York tends to be the theatre town, and Los Angeles is the film and television town. So that was a kind of conscious decision I made. I moved to Los Angeles in order to work more in film and television.

Can you see yourself getting into politics at some point in the future?

I’m not devious enough to be a politician (laughs), or diplomatic enough, whichever is more applicable. What I do best is what I do – acting.

And you’ve certainly done that. So much so, many people would probably associate you immediately, with Star Trek.

Well, yes, I did Deep Space Nine for seven years. It was a good show, well written, and enjoyable. I was very fortunate in that the executive producer was keen that we do other things as well. One of the worries about doing a television show is that you just do that show, and nothing else. I was kind of reluctant to do it, but was assured that I would be released to do any feature films I wanted to do. And they did it for seven years, which is very unusual for television. Every year I did at least two features, which was good, because it kind of refreshes you, you know, you’re not playing the same character every week.

That’s true! And I know you started quite young.

Yeah, I kind of wanted to be an actor in my early teens, and went to some classes while I was still at school. And then I went into the Irish National Theatre, drama school, which was attached to the Abbey Theatre when I was about 17, and became a member of the company.

Speaking of different characters, you played a bartender on The Simpsons in one episode.

Do you get such interesting offers often?

You know, The Simpsons is such an institution, and I don’t watch it on a regular basis, but I do find it amusing. They sent me the script and asked me if I’d do it, and it just made me laugh.

Was it your intention to leave Ireland at that time?

No, I think every actor has a desire to go to where the big challenges are. And so I first moved to London, and then I moved to New York, and then ended up in Los Angeles. It was a pursuit of opportunities as an actor.

Another great role is you playing Don Revie in The Damned United. First of all, are you a football fan?

Yes I am! I’ve been living in Spain for the last five or six years and so I would have to say Barcelona would be my main squeeze. But I kind of enjoy football on all levels.

Does the club you coach in the film, Leeds United, fit in there anywhere?

No. Leeds was never a club I would have supported. But then, the character was an interesting one. He was very flawed, and made a lot of mistakes. But he was a fascinating guy and obviously a great football manager.

Another film you’ve appeared in recently is Soldiers of Fortune. I had no idea this was filmed in Ukraine!

Yes, we shot down in Sevastopil. I’d never been to Ukraine before and so it was quite fascinating. Sevastopil is an extraordinary town. It’s a beautiful location with the port and all that. I had some time off and drove down the coast to Yalta and was able to go into Chekov House.

I would love to go back and spend more time there.

Was it what you expected?

Yes I suppose. When compared to Western Europe there’s still a bit of a lag in terms of development, which I found very attractive.

You know the post-Soviet period is still kind of evident, which I think for some Westerners is still kind of surprising, but I was kind of expecting that.

The film coming to Kyiv is called Parked. The character you play has just come back to Ireland and you’ve got nowhere to live but in a parked car. And up comes this dope-smoking 21-year old who changes your life a little bit.

Is that pretty much the gist?

Yeah, it’s an unlikely kind of buddy movie in a way. It’s about this older guy who’s lived in England for a long time who’s kind of fallen through the cracks. He doesn’t function very well in society, and he ends up living in his car. And so he’s come back to Ireland hoping to find himself. But it doesn’t really work out. And then he meets this young guy, who also lives in his car.

His father has thrown him out because he’s a drug addict. Together, they help each other. It’s a beautiful story.

For me it was a bit of a departure because the characters I tend to play are very overt. I tend to go for the bigger, more theatrical characters. This was a very introverted character who speaks very little, so I thought that would be an interesting challenge for me.

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Nataliya Protciv and Alice Ostrovskaya – looking stunning and “having a wonderful evening”

Vika Zvereva, Myroslava Samiolenko and Natalia Mitrofanova thanked What’s On for putting on “a brilliant party”

SKAI’s Oleksandr Khryshchuk and Oleh Sobchuk rocking the place

Olga Filatova and Vita Shchur were too busy dancing to stop for long. What a couple of beauties!

Hanan Zweig of Air France KLM, liking the What’s On back cover with buddy Christoper Hendler

Fabien Gastinel, Christina Gudzyak (centre right) and Marcos Torres of the new Fairmont Hotel with a friend

MC Igor Posypaiko gearing the crowd up for a contest

The ravishing Myroslava Makarchuk and Darya Zhuck dancing up a storm!

Winner of our grand prize – two business class tickets with UIA

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Ozzy and the girls – some things never change!

Kishe behind the turntable getting everybody up and shaking their bootie

Two drinks, two girls – logical!

Face of Kyiv 2012 contestant Anna Vasylenko and her beau

The Party of the Season

CRYSTAL HALL Were you at the Famous What’s On Spring Flowers party on 2 March?

If not, you know you should have been! If so, thank you for coming and contributing to such an amazing event! With thanks to our friends at The Famous Grouse, Rich, UIA, Arthur Murray Dance Studios and Ukraina Cinema, performances from Yulia Piltsa, Kryhitka, SKAI and Kishe kept everyone well entertained. Perhaps you won two business class flights to any Ukrainian International Airlines destination? Maybe you bagged a gift certificate for dance classes? Or took home one of the many bottles of all kinds of stimulating substances we were handing out. If none of the above, you doubtless enjoyed the evening MCd by the great Igor Posypaiko, the great drink deals and the fantastic dancing! Hopefully we caught you there, if not – we’ll catch you at the next one!

Kasha Slatsova of Khryhitka making a comeback with What’s On!

Yulia Piltsa put on a fabulous performance

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Kyiv Life Denys Torkhov of International Finance Corporation with his wife Victoria LyubarevichTorkhova and their son all bundled up for the festivities

Vitaliy Terentiev of NetCracker engaged in some handicrafts with his family

Volodymyr Vashchenko of Vashchenko, Bugay and Partners acquaints his son with Maslyana

The traditional burning of the Didukh, a symbol of Maslyana

ACC Celebrates Maslyana

KURENI RESTAURANT Keeping up with Ukrainian traditions, ACC invited its members out to the first family event this year. The air was filled with the smell of pancakes on 25 February, which got gobbled up in record time, and then came the ritual burning of the Diddukh.

Beseeching the gods for an early spring in preparation for Lent, everyone went home full and happy.

Prize-winner Maria Piza of Sky Travel HRG Ukraine ready to head to London

Svitlana Igolnikova of British Airways as pretty as ever

BUCC’s Anna Berestian and Stephen Butler of Adam Smith Conferences Ali Kardes, Anna Ganich and Anthony AddingtonBarker got together for a pic

Networking, Networking, Networking

BRUNELLO BAR BUCC’s February Networking Reception took place on 29 February in Kyiv’s Hyatt Regency. Members and friends enjoyed a glass of wine while making new connections and listening to the Business Corporate Loyalty Programme presentation conducted by British Airways. With a prize drawing for one business class Kyiv-London return ticket from the airline, the happy winner went home with plans for a trip to London.

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Oleh Baishev of Collection Gallery, artist Zinaida Likhacheva and fashion director Victoria Zubenko

Politician Volodymyr Semynozhko with the exhibition’s author Yuriy Vakulenko

Ambassador of Romania HE Cornel Ionescu (right) out to see something a little out of the ordinary

Abstract Meditation

KYIVFINEART GALLERY Yuriy Vakulenko opened “Mediation. 30 February” on 1 March not as Head of the National Russian Art Museum, but as the artist. Having created every single piece of work in this exhibition, it focuses on Vakulenko’s own abstract vision of the world as depicted in bright and bold colours. Those who ventured out this evening were able to talk to the artist himself. For those unable to make it, you’ve still got until the end of April to take it in.

Actor Ostap Stupka talking to the Deputy Head of the Artistic Union of Ukraine Petro Zikunov

A Holiday Romance

Sculptor Oleh Pinchuk (right) and friend take in the exhibit

MODERN ART MUSEUM Celebrating the first day of spring, the museum invited guests out on 1 March for the opening of a typically Ukrainian summer exhibition. Gathering the works of over 70 Crimean artists, organisers featured 300 pieces revealing the true beauty of the Crimean Peninsular. For those so inclined, sand art awaited while classical music played on in the background.

Sand master Olena Agamyan shows guests the tricks of the sand trade

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Modern Art Museum founder Serhiy Tsyupko and artist Hryhoriy Afanasiev Olena Hribkova with artist Roman Tretyakov who brought his dog

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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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e’ve all been there, standing in a club when the photographer comes round. It’s hard not to feel a bit rejected when they pass you over. You look for excuses – they’re only looking for bimbos, this, that etc. but it still stings a little.

Recently, I’ve crossed over to the other side and, with our photographer Artem, been going out to clubs as part of our rebooted Kyiv Clubbers feature. Artem does what he does, my involvement consists of sometimes pointing him in the direction of people, but usually just taking names.

I’d thought, in the beginning, there may be some reluctance to give out info but, in reality, there are very few refusals. The fact is that people are accustomed to being ‘on show’ when they’re out, at least in Kyiv. Go to almost any club in town and the photographers are out in force. Sometimes if not outnumbering, there’s a very high ratio of snappers to punters. There’s always a club photographer who usually announces him or herself as such, fair enough, and the What’s On team give out cards so the people we capture know where to find themselves. But, most camera bearers simply snap and move on.

What’s a little surprising is the willingness of people to pose for photos when they have no idea what will happen to them. But, it’s become a part of Kyiv life, part of the night out process. The relief of not being passed over by a photographer overcomes any inhibitions about sticking your tongue out and so on, for a photo you may never see again. Or worse, be tagged on Facebook sometime.

Another side of this I don’t exactly under-

Taking Action (finally, eventually) stand is the business model. Almost all of these photos are taken for websites, which generally subsist on rather limited advertising. Thus, the photographers are paid rather little. Yet, some of these cameras cost several thousands of pounds. I guess most of these photographers try to make a living taking photos of other things, but, say there are 50 clubs in Kyiv, on any Saturday you’ll find an average of three of them (in some clubs much more). And say that some are having a night off. Well, you’re looking at hundreds of photographers in a city, which, however bustling and booming, can probably not support hundreds of photographers. So, presumably, most are hobbyists, doing it to build their portfolio and trying to get work in the future.

The trouble with that is, there are already so many eager photographers taking photos of everything for free, it has kind of eaten into the market of people paying for photos.

Meanwhile, how far are we in Kyiv from a situation where your every single move in a nightclub is photographed? Actually, maybe that’s quite handy, if you get really drunk you can simply trace your every move through a series of website searches. And how long until the photographers even start showing up at your house for those ‘morning after’ photos?

Every week we take to the virtual street that is Twitter to see what’s on people’s mind. This week, our dear leader set Twitter tongues wagging in Tweets of the Week!

Taras Kyiv ‫@ ‏‬Ukroblogger #Yanukovych-faced condoms have police searching activists in downtown Kyiv ahead of ‘2 yrs in office’ mock protests’ #Ukraine Josh Black ‫@ ‏‬OutoftheBlack Inaction could be a crime too – Yanukovych must do something about Ukraine’s gas problem, and soon.

Neil Pattie ‫@ ‏‬NeilPattie City insiders concerned #Yanukovych regime could harm uptake of future Bond issues. Banks see reputation management risk Sawyer Heckler ‫@ ‏‬UkraiJVN Ukraine’s authorities, opposition unanimous about drawing closer to EU Daniel Hamilton ‫@ ‏‬danielrhamilton Another day, another attack on democracy in Ukraine. Yury Lutsenko joined Yulia Tymoshenko in jail today. Dictator Yanukovych must be ousted Dear Graham, Last night when I looked in the mirror, I saw without question, that I’ve gained some weight.

Well, to be honest, I’ve gained quite a lot, even more than I’d previously thought. And now it’s spring. During winter, I hid myself in baggy clothing and ate cake. Now, it’s getting too hot for this, it’s skirt season! I must admit that I’m a good few pounds the wrong side of curvy. This winter was so cold I just … ate. Now, none of my dresses fit, so either I spend a lot of money buying new dresses, crying while I’m doing so, or try to fit into last year’s outfits and look like I’ve been poured into them without someone saying ‘stop’. I really hope you can help me with this growing problem (it grows every time I have another slice of pie).

Yours, Chunky Dear Curvy, Well, as our publisher observed recently, I’m no oil painting myself, so perhaps I shouldn’t be dishing out critical advice on such matters. I’m sure you’re still lovely. I’m sure the extra ballast merely enhances your beauty. I’m certain that men will love having a little more of you than last year. I’m confident you’ll squeeze into the outfits and pull them off (in the ‘being a success’ sense, rather than the literal). I believe you will undoubtedly see more action than a fiddler’s elbow this spring.

Kindest regards, Graham

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The Ukrainian government have stated they will cut hotel costs. This reportedly came after news that the cheapest room in a Donetsk hotel costs $1,000,000 for a night. Check out by 8am. Not including breakfast.

Klitschko

Vitaliy is running for mayor, for the third time. Rather than finishing 2nd the first time and 3rd the second time, let’s be positive and hope he’s third time lucky!

What’s On Party

Were you there? Do you agree that it was the best party ever?

Until the next What’s On party of course, so, be looking out for that….

Eurovision

Let’s be honest, Gaitana is not exactly Ukraine’s finest, is she.

And now the UK has chosen Engerlbert Humperdinck. And it’s in Azerbaijan. It’s enough to make you fantasise about that wonderful German show last year.

Drifters in Bars

What’s Not

What’s Wrong Tweets

What’s What

That Said

One of our team encountered a chap in a bar this week who is in Ukraine short-term, from a foreign country, got drunk and proceeded to tell him how Ukraine is a country where he can do whatever he likes to whoever he likes. Sadly, he’s not alone in that theory!

Ze Germans

200 protesters marched on the German Embassy this week, protesting against the lecture of Grzegorz Rossolinsky-Liebe, claiming it’s aimed at inciting ethnic hatred and confrontation. Come on now Germans, play nice!

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

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