What's On Issue 15 2012

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This Week in History No Opposition for Klitchko Another Lenin?

Need any further proof that Ukraine is fleeing from the arms of Europe with the speed of a bride who’s just discovered her groom did the stripper on his stag night? And into the arms of Russia, as that very same bride runs back to the ex who used to rough her up a bit, but is now there for her. Yes, Ukraine is knocking up a new monument to Lenin. That’s right, he of near-90-yearsnot-of-this-earth, big Vlad is coming back in, well, obviously, the east.

Enough to make all those patriotic westerners quake with violent rage in their vyshyvankas, Krasnoarmeisk will shortly be unveiling their tribute to (almost) everyone’s favourite bald Bolshevik. “This is the first monument to Lenin to be installed in the city since Ukraine’s independence,” the spokeswoman for the Communist Party’s local branch said. And what landmark event has brought about the new landmark? Well, the 142nd anniversary of Lenin’s birth, of course.

More pertinently, the statue comes just weeks before thousands of football fans are due to descend on the Donetsk region, where Krasnoarmeisk is located. So, the message to the international community is pretty clear and up there in copper – welcome to the USSR!

Country Pitches In For One Big Pie

Weighing in at 350kg, Ukraine set a record over the weekend for the biggest-ever pizza made in Ukraine and the CIS. Equal in size to a oneroom apartment here in Kyiv, with what would be a far better price tag attached, the pie measured 7.10 metres in diameter, equal to 38 m2.

Mammamia Pizza, the venue responsible for the immenso feat, said it took seven of its pizzerias four hours to prepare the 4,950-piece pie. Five hundred and fifty times larger than the pizza they typically serve, those who took in the event just as quickly gobbled up the 200kg of dough, 100kg of cheese and 20kg of pepperoni; very nearly creating another record for fastest pizza eaten!

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Despite personal issues that keep her on her back behind bars (sounds like the plot to some highly questionable black market movie), Yulia Tymoshenko seems to care about the future of her country, and has advised the WBC heavyweight champion to run for Kyiv mayor. “I would not recommend that Vitaliy Klitchko turn down the opportunity to participate in the upcoming elections. If he did, the elections wouldn’t happen at all – the Party of Regions would just assign their legionary, Popov,” claims the former PM. Will the boxer and the gas princess be able to save the day?

Stay tuned as the Ukrainian fairytale is spun.

27 April 1847

Communist authorities launch Operation Vistula, removing ethnic Ukrainians from the Galicia and Volhynia regions. Nearly 500,000 Ukrainians are made to resettle using military force, and hundreds are killed mercilessly.

2 May 1848

The Supreme Ruthenian Court is founded in Galicia to defend Ukrainians during the 1848 revolution in Austria. The Court demands that the areas of Galicia, Zakarpattia and Bukovyna be united, and then divided in half: the east will go to Ukraine, the west to Poland. An order is also made in this same manifesto that Ukrainian be used in governmental organisations as well as in schools.

3 May 1892

The Kyiv Tramway, the first electric tram system in the whole of the Russian Empire, is unveiled.

The first two trams, built by the Russian Struve brothers with American-designed motors, arrive in Kyiv and are tested on Sahaidachnoho Street.

29 April 1918

Covered, Finally

Our politicians often wait for some big date to get off their butts and do something positive for the nation, as it seems far more significant when cutting the big red bow. And this month is no different.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has said, finally, that a sarcophagus is necessary to cover reactor number six in Chornobyl: “At last, over the next year and a half, we will resolve this problem.” It seems rather curious, however, that the government has only just realised that the old nuclear power plant is in need of a casket, and is only now making it a priority. Could it be that the date has something to do with it?

The catastrophe did take place 26 years ago on 26 April, which makes all the more reason for our superstitious second in command to take the issue seriously.

Various sources quote the concrete confinement chamber will cost anywhere from 740 to 935 million euro, the vast majority of which was raised through a donation drive among world governments last year. Ukraine contributed only 6%. But that doesn’t seem to bother Azarov, who says there are good reasons to “breathe life” into the deserted areas of the old radiation site, as they are “additional work places and additional revenue for our budget”.

Never mind the potentially harmful health risks should it remain uncovered.

Pavlo Skoropadskiy is voted Hetman of the Ukrainian State and is christmated at the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Even though he establishes good relationships with many countries, develops a sound Ukrainian educational system and creates an effective governmental administration, he will be accused of being a German collaborator supported by wealthy landowners.

27 April 2010

The Kharkiv Accords is signed. It is a treaty between Ukraine and Russia that allows the Russian Naval base to stay in Crimea until 2042 in exchange for a 30% discount on gas. The agreement is signed between Viktor Yanukovych and Dmitriy Medvedev.

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music 27

Friday T he Pillowman Psychological Thriller Time: 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2316 In the Captivity of Passions Drama Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Marriage Incredible event in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 S ymphonic Measurement Featuring Peter Chekh (Czech Republic), Academic Symphonic Orchestra of National Philharmonic Works by Haydn, Rossini Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening at the Organ Hall Featuring Kutcher (cello), Danylov (clarinet), Danylova (piano), Balachovska (organ) Works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Bruch, Bozza, Reger Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Tsvetaeva + Pasternak Life affair Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 The Master & Margarita Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

P earls of Symphonic and Vocal Music Symphonic concert featuring operetta theatre orchestra Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 The Dove Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392/8568

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Saturday Profitable Place Play Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Romeo & Juliet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 An Evening at the Organ Hall Featuring Kalynovska (organ) Works by Bach Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 La Traviata Opera in 4 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 A n Evening of Chamber Music Featuring Suldina (violin), Bezborodko (piano), Post Scriptum Quartet Works by Mozart, Silvestrov Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Lonely Lady Lyric comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

27 April – 3 May 2012

Obsessed with Tango

World Stars of Tango (Argentina, Russia), House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1)

27 April at 19.00

Ruben and Sabrina Veliz have done much to make the Tango world go round with their incredible performances Tangos Corazonicos, Radio Latina, Radio-grafias and Tango Buenos Aires. Come the end of this month, they’ll be here in Kyiv, bringing a little piece of Argentina with them. It’s going to be an evening of passion, made all the more intense with music by the Solo Tango Orquestra from Moscow. Make sure you’re there.

Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

A lmost a Play, Almost a Pirandello, or Dance of Death – Reanimation Play Time: 19.00 Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136) 529-4062 My Fair Lady Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 Athens Evenings Comedy Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392/8568 P otassium Cyanide Black comedy Time: 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2316

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Sunday Family Dinner Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

Thunder Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 anish Music From Sp Classics to Flamenco Featuring Kharenko (violin, USA), Smarychevska (piano), Bilousova (cello), Tulis (soprano), Flamenco Ensemble Works by Viardot, Cassado, Fernandez Arbos, Turina Perez, Granados Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Woman in the Sand Parable Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Almost a Play, Almost a Pirandello, or Dance of Death – Reanimation Play Time: 19.00 Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136) 529-4062 Uncle Vanya Play Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392/8568

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Monday Piano Duo Featuring Rytsynsky, Begma Works by Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Pulenko, Arutyunyan-Babadjanian Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Ravisan Trio Featuring Tymets (clarinet), Kravchenko (piano) Bubnova (organ), Ishchak (contra tenor) Works by Chopin, Verdi, Grieg, Weber Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 A Constellation of Poetry by Chokolivka, Amour’s Wanderings Kyiv cycles Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 № 13 (Crazy Night or Pigden’s Marriage) Comedy of our days in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Empire of Angels Tragic comic flight in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2316

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Monday Raymonda Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Kyiv-Brass Chamber Ensemble Featuring Charechko (organ) Works by Bach, Handel, Belousov, Kamen, Scheidt, Vierne Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 The Kaudasheva Family Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

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Aida Opera in Italian in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

M usical Encounters – 5th International Choir Festival Featuring Dzvinochok Boys Choir, Kyiv Soloists Chamber Ensemble Works by Bach Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Tuesday

Shelmenko the Drayman Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Too Married Taxi Driver Comedy Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

Flamenco Pro Hits the Stage

An Evening of Flamenco and Spanish Music w/ Nelli Syupyur (UA), House of Artists (Artema 1-5)

29 April at 18.00

This evening is all about the one woman who’s put Ukrainian flamenco on the international map. Her solo concerts all over the country have inspired audiences to take up the many creative characteristics within this magically Spanish-flavoured world, and this evening will be no different.

Flamenco, Spanish and even a few Mexican tunes will get you swaying in your seat, as the legend herself, Miss Nelli Syupyur, takes to the stage.

Tickets are 50 – 140hrv. For more information call 212-0547.

Wednesday

Swan Lake Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Frederic/The Crime Boulevard Theatrical novel in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Mrs Minister Comedy in 4 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Such Jewish Happiness Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 T he Pillowman Psychological Thriller Time: 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2316

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Live Music

27 April – 3 May 2012

Mark it in Red

Red (US, rock, nu-metal), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)

30 April at 19.00

One year ago, American band Red released their third album, Until We Have Faces. Taking the show on the road, they have come a long way from the garage band they were of 2006, and have since shared stages with great groups Flyleaf, Sevendust, Otep, Saliva and Papa Roach. Known for mixing hip-hop with hard rock and great guitar riffs, they have kept their lyrics pure and simple, making quite an impression on audiences all over the world.

Tickets are 220 – 500hrv. For more information call 066-813-2012.

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Friday B russels Project (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 200-1800hrv Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1) 222-8040 B utusov & Jupiter Band (Russian rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 150-650hrv National Aviation University (Komorova 1) 408-3300 Zhyhuli (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Director of Azov Sea (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Cry Baby (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Max Vatutin Trio, Nota G (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865 Sokolovskiy (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 50hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Beefeaters, Mama Mia (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Carnival Heat (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 T abula Rasa, Partyzanski Vytivky (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

Chill Out, Hot Guys (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551

Dyversanty, MJ Project (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

M andry, Red Rocks (folk-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Mama Mia, Beefeaters (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106

F unk U (funk-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 40hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Hot Guys, Chill Out (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106

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

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Dyadya Vasya (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

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

Tres Deseos (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 537-1340

Monday

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

Simple (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Bender Band (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Brunette Shoots Blonde (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Adrenaline Rust, Extra!

Extra! (rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Tuesday

Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 The Magma (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 537-1340

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Guitar House Jam Session (jam) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

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

Tropicana Party (dance music) Time: 20.00 Admission: 20hrv Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Crazy Train (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

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Wednesday Artem Vasylchenko Quartet (jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 More Khuana (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Ruky v Bryuky (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 537-1340 Tex-Mex Co (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

A New Sabotage

Dyversanty (pop-rock), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

27 April at 20.00

Planning to sabotage Kyiv music-lovers with another new album, Dyversanty (saboteurs) have gone all acoustic this time round. Featuring their old classics totally and completely unplugged, a handful of new tunes will be included amongst this, their third studio release.

Presenting the new EP, Acoustica, Friday evening, they’ll get you squirming in your seats with their unconventional lyrics and unique sound. Don’t miss out!

Tickets are 50hrv. For more information call 279-4137. : What's On Recommended

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This Week

Art

27 April – 3 May 2012

Myth. Ukrainian Baroque

Exhibition of paintings by representatives of Baroque in Ukraine, National Art Museum (M Hrushevskoho 6)

From 27 April The New Wave Artist Exhibition of paintings by Illya Chichkan From 26 April Mironova Gallery (Olhynska 6) 277-8888 Orgasm Exhibition of photographs by Dani Olivier (France) Until 2 May Foundart Gallery (Frolivska 1/6) 238-6521

The Baroque period is thought to be one of the most fruitful in Ukrainian art. To demonstrate and continue to educate people in the city, the National Art Museum, in conjunction with the National Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art, the Museum of Theatrical, Musical and Cinematic Arts, the Book and Print Museum and other artistic institutions have joined forces to reveal the beauty of this epoch. Come, and get your own piece of artistic pie.

For more information call 278-7454.

Essentia Exhibition of paintings by Anastasia Poderevyanska, Inna Khasileva, Nastasiya Hryhorieva Until 28 May Greter Art Centre (V Hetmana 6) 200-0760

Spring Exhibition of paintings by Iryna Kachkalda and Liliya Vagradyan Until 7 May Master Klass Gallery (Lavrska 16) 594-1063

Variation Exhibition of paintings by Anna Kryvolap Until 8 May Triptych-Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13) 279-0949

Snow Exhibition of paintings by Ruslan Mirzoev 27 April – 19 May Zeh Gallery (Frunze 69) 591-1369

A Funny Dawn/Kyiv Humour Exhibition of antique cards from 1911 – 1913 Until 30 April Museum of Russian Art (Tereshenkivska 9) 287-7324

Unseen Worlds Exhibition of paintings by Victor Safonkin Until 10 June Khanenko Museum (Tereshchenkivska 15) 235-0225

Family

A Full House Teremok (play), Kyiv Theatre (Rusanivska Naberezhna 12)

29 April at 12.00

Teremok translates as little house, and is a place, once inside, where you will definitely feel ‘at home’. In spite of its small space, it attracts heroes by the dozen and has an almost magical feel. With invitations to all the kids of Kyiv as well as a few fairytale creatures, everyone will learn how to live in peace. It’s a simple story, but one filled with kindness and genuine friendship. Now, isn’t that something we all need?

Tickets are 30hrv. For more information call 229-1092.

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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

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Friday A Fair Mess Burlesque in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

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Saturday The Little Elephant Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 Thumbelina Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 13.00 The Golden Chicken Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 Little Red Riding Hood Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

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

Barmaley and Aibolit Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 The Snow Queen Musical fairytale in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 Cinderella Fairytale Time: 12.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

The Ugly Duckling Fairytale in 1 act for children 3+ Time: 11:00 Puss in Boots Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 The Wolf and the Goat Puppet-play in Russian for children 3+ The Golden Key Puppet-play in Russian for children 3+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

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Tales in the Attic Fairytale in 1 act Time: 11.00 The Kitten’s House Musical in 2 acts for children 3+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Tale About Tsar Saltan Opera in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

Adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play in 2 acts Time: 12.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Sunday

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/

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

Aladdin’s Lamp Musical in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

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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27 April – 3 May 2012

From Russia with Beats

Ilya Kireev (Russia, dance), Vegas (Shchorsa 44)

28 April at 22.00

What’s On gave Baby Face club full marks back in our Club Review feature a few issues back. So, you can imagine our disappointment when it closed a couple of weeks later. However, now, it’s relaunched, renamed and has returned. This weekend witnesses a big show with Ilya Kireev down for a sesh. Hailing from Moscow, this guy has caused quite a stir on Russian radio and TV. Now is your chance to vibe him out at Vegas.

Admission is 100hrv. For more information call 063-772-4972.

Disco Hits Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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Friday

Essence of Love Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-36-33

Sp y.der with Artur Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.00 free, after L-100hrv, G-200hrv Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5) 336-2848

Light Friday with DJ Under Beat Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 G-free, after G-40hrv, L-free Aldo (Milyutenko 7) 536-6565

Moscow Beats with DJ Alex Milano and DJ Rockstar Time 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888

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

Latin American Live Music and Disco Time: 22.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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

Rave On with Joseph Spieler, Virt and MC Semenich Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

WOR Back 2 Back: Vinyl vs CD with Mr Sunny and Tagir Sultanov Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

T urbo Rave from UK Time: 23.00 Admission: 150hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 288-5069

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Vegas (Shchorsa 44) 063-772-4972

Wicked Bass 3 Years Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 50hrv, after 70hrv Xlib (Frunze 12) 417-3233

Disco Hits Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Best Disco Hits Time: 20.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Peremohy Pr 47/2) 453-3727 Ice Volcano with DJ Serg, DJ Stona and MC AlexAmega Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Gangster Show with DJ Saylex, DJ Konstantin Ozeroff and MC Zborovski Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Disco Party Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-call for details Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Happy People Party with DJ Dasha and MC Sid Time: 22.00 Admission: 40hrv Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Are U Techno? with Marco Bailey, Spartaque, Egor Boss and Spieler Time: 22.00 Admission: before 0.00 L-30hrv, G-35hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

F lirtograffia – Only Sex with DJ Ira Champion and DJ Natasha Rostova Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

Dancing Buddha Serge Proshe with Harris and Go.Ya Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-free until 23.00, after 100hrv Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5) 336-2848

Saturday

Djedjula and Lawlessness with DJ Artem Fleming and DJ Rada Noize Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 WOR First Ukrainian Beatbox Battle Time: 18.00 Admission: call for details Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 066-485-5555 Tasty with Las Wild, Fireworks and DJ Estetixx Time: 22.00 Admission: 40hrv Aldo (Milyutenko 7) 536-6565 Latin American Live Music Time: 20.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 2881290 Love and Ladies Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Best Disco Hits Time: 20.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Peremohy Pr 47/2) 453-3727

‘Dreamsludge’ Sound

Nadja (Canada, ambient /drone doom/shoegaze), Xlib (Frunze 12)

29 April at 19.00

Day and Night with Special Guest Yves Larock Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

Nadja came about in 2002 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Aidan Baker. In the early days, it was mostly Aidan himself, working away on his Kramer. Then in 2005, he was joined by Leah Buckareff, and the two fused to combine electronics and atmospheric vocals with languid powerful riffs and funeral percussion, creating a slow-moving wave of music. The first Nadja album was released that year, Truth Becomes Death, and since then they have gone on to release several more albums and remixes, as well as touring internationally. They’re here this weekend – take them in.

Admission is 120hrv. For information call 417-3233.

Sexy Pyjama Party with DJ AlexAmega, DJ RomaRio and MC Miss-T Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Sex Contact Night with DJs and more Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-36-33 Prime Techno Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-40hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209

Salsadromo and Discotheque Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 Fun Evening Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 DJ VovaBlack’s, DJ Twins and MC ClubNichka Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv (only after 00.00) Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Hits Only Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-20hrv, after L-20hrv, G-20hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

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Monday DJ Jumper, DJ Dream and MC AlexAmega Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Pivomania – DJ Size Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Salsadromo Time: 21.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-50hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

Salsateka / World Dance Day Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-40hrv Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Mojito Night with DJ Serjant and DJ Bodrov and MC Semenich Time: 22.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Sunday RnB Boom with DJ Lady and DJ Cash Flow Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-20hrv, G-30hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

Tuesday

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

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

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Wednesday Women’s Feast with DJ Rada Noize, DJ RomaRio and MC Clubnichka 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 80s/90s Time: 20.00 Admission: 25hrv Gallery Club (Peremohy Pr 47/2) 453-3727 Dance Marathon Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 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 Day of Sweet Emotions Time: 18.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Peremohy Pr 47/2) 453-3727 Crazy 30 Time: 21.00 Admission: 30hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Disco 90s Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-30hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Disco-Latino Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 Social Networks with DJ Serjant, DJ Datskaya and MC Jumper Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-free before 23.00, after 100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

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Coming Soon Old is New Again

Kosheen (UK, trip-hop, break beat), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Uzviz 1)

31 May at 20.00

Celebrating the Earth

5th International Eco-culture Festival –Trypilske Kolo, Rzhyshchiv (Kyiv oblast)

28 June – 1 July

Trypilske Kolo (Trypillia circle) is an annual festival in dedication to the four elements: Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Along with their motto Live Joyfully!, the festival has decided to honour Air this year, and promises that all those who take in the weekend-long event will breathe easy. With a wide variety of music, workshops and activities in the line-up, some of the highlights include land-art, a drumming zone, esotericism, a cinema-tent and a festival of borsch! Reviving the ethnic heritage of all Ukrainians, it goes further to unite everyone with a love for mystic, art and the earth itself.

Admission is 110 – 160hrv (discounts for children and students). For more information visit www.tkfest.com.ua

In Memory of a Genius

9th Annual International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz, National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)

8 – 23 June

Vladimir Horowitz is believed to be one of the most celebrated pianists of our age. His performances were such that they completely changed the way people thought about music. Called the King of Kings among colleagues, he will be forever remembered as having something akin to supernatural piano powers. In dedication to Horowitz and his talent, pianists from all over the world will be soon here in Kyiv. Don’t miss out on this chance to honour him yourself.

For tickets or more information call 278-1697.

18 – 22 May

This event is a must for all classical music aficionados in Kyiv.

Take in any one of the days in this festival and you’ll hear the beautiful music of many great composers such as Liszt, Wagner, Paganini, Hayden and more. Taking place in the exquisitely decorated hall of the Kyiv Philharmonic, it is the perfect venue for an event of this scale. You’ll also benefit from the presence of remarkable guest stars such as Russian Sergey Slovachevskyy (cello) and Laurens Petizhyrar (conductor) from France.

Tickets are 20 – 100hrv. For more information call 278-1697.

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Fun for Mom, Fun for the Family

Mother’s Day Festivities, Khreshchatyk and Maidan Nezalezhnosti

5 May from 12.00

Carmen (opera in 3 acts), National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)

19 May at 19.00

This opera in three acts is performed in French, taking you one step closer to the creator of this masterpiece, Georges Bizet.

It tells the story of a gypsy by the name of Carmen, who breaks the heart of one naïve soldier, Don Jose. He is willing to do anything for the passionate gypsy tzigane.

Instead, she breaks his heart, by falling for the wild toreador, Escamillo. It’s a love triangle full of both love and hate, and ends fatally for someone.

Tickets are 10 – 200hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

Global Gathering (International, electronic), Chaika Airfield (Petropavlivska Borshchahivka)

14 July at 14.00

Take the Plunge, For a Second Time

sets and lighting, and what is guaranteed to be a terrific overall atmosphere, any Kyiv dance-mad clubber would be out of his/her mind to miss this blockbuster for their second annual appearance. The lineup this evening includes the fabulous Mr White (US), Kirill Doomski & Sonya (UA), Steve Lawler (UK), Axwell (Sweden), Sebastien Leger (France) and Daniel Sanchez & Juan Sanchez (Netherlands).

Tickets 699 – 1399hrv. For more information visit www.sensation.com

5 May at 20.00

Entangled Love

Going Off Global Style

This vibrant and exciting festival will fill Khreshchatyk and its neighbouring Independence Square to celebrate Mother’s Day properly. It is far more than just a celebration, however, as it promises to fill the historic heart of Kyiv with happiness and joy. In addition to a handson play area available for the kids, you’ll have the unique opportunity to watch Ukrainian children exhibiting their artistic creations through theatre, music, dance and sport. To round it all out, a sensational concert, featuring children’s talents and Ukrainian pop stars, will finish the day nicely.

The day is free and open to all.

Sensation (international DJs, house, electronic), International Expo Centre (Brovarsky Pr 15)

The Classic Weekend

Kyiv Spring Classical Music Festival, National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)

Ten years together, Kosheen comes from the combination of Japanese words ‘old’ and ‘new’, which is a dichotomy often evident in much of their music. Made up of producers Markee Substance and Darren Decoder, diva Sian Evans is responsible for the lyrics, and is something of a star among electronic music circles. Playing at the unique Crystal Hall come the end of May, this is the British trio’s first visit to Kyiv. Let’s make sure they receive a proper welcome.

Tickets are 350 – 800hrv. For more information call 288-5069.

What can one call Sensation? A party? An understatement. A happening? Again, the word doesn’t quite capture the scale of this undertaking. Sensation is an event – an event like no other. Boasting a top-rated raft of DJ talent, truly extraordinary

Global Gathering has been going off large style here in Kyiv since 2007 – getting bigger every year. This year sees an epic get-together with superstar Nicky Romero, first-timein-Ukraine and chart-topper Jaytech, Finnish dance duo Super8 & Tab – lauded by music magazines Mixmag and DJ Mag, rising star of the global scene Shogun, Austrian Drum & Bass Award-winning duo Camo & Krooked, techno pioneer Marco Bailey, hellraiser DJ Hell, mysterious ninja DJ Jaguar Skills (who blew the place away last year), and many more.

Admission from 399hrv. For more information check out www.globalgathering.com

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The Rake

Exhibition of photography by Oleksandr Kadnikov, Ya Gallery (Khoryva 49b)

16 May – 6 June

Kadnikov very originally creates installations that he then photographs, associating these pictures with symbols of the oppressive Soviet regime.

The goal of this extremely profound and thought-provoking exhibition is to remind the audience that the rake (a metaphor for totalitarianism) is not worth stepping on again. As this unique exhibition gives incredible insight into Ukraine as a country today, it’s one that should be taken in by all photography enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in how to learn from the past.

For more information 492-9203.

Apocalypse and Rebirth

Art Project by Oleh Kulik (UA), Chocolate House (Shovkovychna 17/2)

24 May – 31 July

Ukrainian and Russian artists Oleh Kulik, Arsen Savadov, Anatoliy Osmolovskiy, Dmytro Gutov and Roman Zhuk are inviting all out for the opening of a brand new art project here in Kyiv. Developing the general idea that differences in age, cultural traditions, education, etc, allow for differing points of view, this group has created a number of objects de’arte as well as a few paintings to explain the idea of “dolce vita” in our globalised world.

For more information call 253-3160.

No Dummy

Placebo (UK, alternative rock), Palace of Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

20 September at 19.00

Is Ozzy On His Way?

Zakk Wylde & Black Label Society (US, rock), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1)

12 May at 20.00

Unfortunately, no. Ozzy is not coming to Ukraine. But his guitarist, Zakk Wylde, almost as popular as Ozzy Osbourne himself, is, and he’s bringing his own project, Black Label Society, with him. When Ozzy decided to take a break in 1992, it was then that Zakk introduced his first band, Pride & Glory. It has since transformed into Black Label Society, and is all about the Darkest Days.

In 2009, Classic Rock Magazine listed Zakk, along with only a handful of other musicians, some of the best guitarists of all time.

With their most recent studio album hitting all of the major music charts, let’s see if he really is as good as he says.

Tickets are 300 – 1200hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

This extremely influential London-based alternative rock band is coming to Kyiv, and is ready to electrify the crowd with yet another impressive concert. They’ll go through their renowned hits such as Every You Every Me, Pure Morning, Meds and Bright Lights with the ever present and critically acclaimed voice of Brian Molko. A far more diversified and experimental Placebo, using synthesisers and all new sounds, is what awaits fans – don’t miss out.

Tickets are 300 – 600hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

De Germans are Coming

De/Vision (Germany, synthpop), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)

11 May at 20.00

These legends of the German scene have been trailblazing their trendsetting beats for the last quarter of a century. Packing 11 albums, dozens of videos, hundreds of concerts and thousands of fans, they call in on Kyiv on their 25th anniversary tour. Their sound is a truly unique, textured experience, formed of many layers of effects and arrangements. All of it, from the heart. Last year, Kyiv went wild for them, this year they are aiming to go better still...

Admission is 220hrv. For information call 066-485-5555.

Which Is It?

WASP (US, heavy metal), Bingo Club (Peremohy Pr 112)

25 May at 20.30

Terrorising the world with their music for 30 years now, WASP is not what or who you think they are. They are not White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, nor do they assert We Are So Perfect as their abbreviation. Going for proper shock value, the group had claimed early on that We Are Sexual Perverts was their real acronym. But then We All Smoke Pot, We Are Satan’s People and We Ate Savoury Pancakes were all options at one time or another. When asked for a straight up answer, the only original member, Blackie Lawless, answered, “We ain’t sure, pal.” Regardless of what they stand for, if you’ve got the guts for a little old school heavy metal, then this is your gig. They are, after all, wandering artists seeking partygoers.

Tickets are 350hrv. For more information call 424-2555.

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Vadym Mishkoriz

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Ukraine Culture

Looking at Ukraine’s concert scene, place for the older generation, as the return here to top up their pension the current world remains largely u goers, as the country continues it’s something,” a resigned Ukrain generations are dissatisfied with the a rock on to these old fogeys. While be getting better over the last couple touring legislation, fortunately decli Ukrainian government doesn’t have only thing they think of is profit, ho they would see that there is a way Here’s a hint guys: cultural growth moolah. And vice versa. I mea

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he idea for this feature arose after Vice-Premier Minister of Ukraine, Andriy Klyuev, now proudly exMinister, suggested making amendments to the Touring Law, which the Verkhovna Rada approved after a first reading on 18 October. The new clauses featured unbelievably high taxes for promoters and concert organisers, together with the highly appealing possibility of their rights being signed over to local officials.

If the law really had been adopted, every sane concert organiser would undoubtedly have left the business, as selling socks by Lisova Metro would have been more profitable. These proposals caused a huge protest among people in the business, with them finally managing to safeguard their rights and force the Rada to decline the law.

To understand better what is currently happening on Ukrainian stages, we invited Del Arte PR Company’s Olga Stelmashevska and Yuriy Gulevych to tell us first-hand about the problem.

Who Does What?

First of all, we need to find out how the system of concert organising works. Independently of whether it’s a theatrical performance or a rock concert, there is an event organiser, promoter, venue and an artist’s management. These tiers work together, and if they understand each other, then most probably the event will be successful.

What sounds strange is that the Ministry of Culture seems to be out of the loop and only really interested in a bit of tax payola. What it really should do is help, develop, dammit even sponsor various events, trying to bring

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The Interna in what’s hot in the world – rather than ‘stimulate’ the folk and amateur culture that’s everywhere in the country. Seriously, guys jigging about in Ukrainian costume at pageants – who gives one??

What seemed to be an act of patriotism, when Yuschenko started talking about going back to our roots, turned into a disaster when local officials took it too literally, and almost strangled all manifestations of contemporary international arts, aiming purely and simply for “village culture”.

What began with the patriotic idea of revitalising Ukrainian culture has led to the point where an artist who decided to sing, god forbid, not in the Ukrainian language, was banned from radio stations and TV channels. They were then told that Ukrainian artists should sing in Ukrainian only.

Never mind the fact that for many people in this country, Russian is their first language and the language they express themselves in. So, that’s not an attack on self-expression then? Or that the Ukrainian music market already spends all its money on Okean Elzy. In any case, that market extends to a maximum of 40-odd million people, rather than Russian’s near 300-million. Way to promote Ukrainian talent internationally guys!

The above are just a few examples of why Ukraine, as a stage for artists, doesn’t look too hot right now, and why most of what’s created on the State dollar is just way too ‘folky’. Based on her experience promoting concerts across Ukraine, and being able to compare that to how it’s done abroad, Olga Stelmashevska offers her insight. She tells us that it’s common practice in Europe for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to be concerned about what’s happening in their country’s cultural sphere, allocating as much funding as needed and helping in any way possible, so that citizens can get the best acts, and their artists access the widest audience.

It all leads to an overall cultural boost, attracting tourists and adding cash to the economy. That’s something the Ukrainian government would be wise to learn. For example, I doubt you know that there is a Municipal Brass Orchestra in Kyiv; it can hardly be called a popular one after all. At the same time, a small town somewhere in Europe may have two or more municipal orchestras or bands that play on a decent level and even tour the country.

What does that mean? It means that the overall level of culture in Ukraine is far lower than in Europe. For example – can you imag-

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t scene, one can see it as the perfect n, as the idols of their youth regularly pensions. What’s really popular in argely unseen to Ukrainian concertntinues its retro love-in. “At least d Ukrainian may say, but younger with the situation, they just can’t get . While the situation had seemed to t couple of years, the recent draft of ely declined, showed clearly that the n’t have a clue about this sphere. The profit, however, if they were smarter s a way to make even more money. growth = growth of economy = more sa. I mean, it’s not that hard!!

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national Itch ine Ukrainian firemen organising a band? It seems impossible, but it’s common in Europe. There isn’t even a single Theatre Festival in the country. Olga adds, “We don’t have a cult of culture, and that has turned Ukraine into a very unattractive place for Western celebs to come. First of all, there is uncertainty that the performance will even be held, secondly there is simply too much bureaucracy involved in bringing a star to this country.”

A Third World for Others

So while the government only stops doing nothing to make things difficult, things do keep on running thanks only to private companies and promoters. Their hard work has eventually resulted in Western management starting to notice Ukraine and consider adding us to their touring routes. “We finally made a hole in the wall. Even when Ukrainian concert organisers were offering 100% pre-pay, usually management would refuse as they were sure that there would be problems,” says Yuriy.

But little by little, international singers and artists coming to the country have started spreading their experience among colleagues. Through word of mouth,

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Ukraine’s reputation has improved. However, if the organisers did manage to repair the reputation problem, they still couldn’t resolve some other issues such as roads, border crossings, copyright and media piracy. That’s something the government needs to work on. “Artists have fixed fees that vary country to country,” Olga explains. “Knowing about Ukrainian bureaucracy at the borders and the state of roads, the celeb’s management either think twice about coming to Ukraine or bump up the fees. For example, in the time spent on a ride from Moscow to Kyiv, a singer or a band can visit three cities in Europe, earning much more than a concert in Kyiv. And that seriously affects ticket prices. A ticket to Sting’s concert in Vilnius, with accommodation added in, costs far less than the Kyiv concert-only equivalent. Draw your own conclusion.”

And we return to the initial problem – the government’s unwillingness to do anything and its ignorance in the cultural sphere. It seems to be a pretty implacable situation.

Yuriy smoothes the tension, adding, “What we are trying to do is create a sort of community of promoters in the country to work together. With our first protest, we managed to influence the government and persuade

them to reject the amendments to the Touring Law. We may even create a sort of symbol or a mark to put on posters, so that people know that this performance comes with a sign of quality. But that’s going to take some time.”

Until this miracle happens, and the cancellation of concerts keeps taking place, we, as ordinary concert-goers, should remember a couple of simple rules. First of all, don’t buy tickets anywhere else but authorised ticket offices. There are plenty of them in the city, so it’s easy to buy a ticket in advance, rather than score from a suspicious stranger right before the concert. In case the concert is cancelled, you can always get your money back, as long as the ticket was purchased through proper channels. The best place of all is the ticket office of the venue hosting the event.

While the lives of promoters and concert organisers seem to be pretty hard, they are all ready to continue bringing joy to those seeking something other than the Scorpions or Deep Purple. On many levels, it’s a tough gig, but there are plenty of interesting stories to share. Yuriy and Olga have their fair share, such as Julio Iglesias spending the couple of days before his concert with lovely ladies in a presidential suite, not even leaving for a minute, or Roxette coming to Ukraine from Russia almost frozen to death. And then there’s the Russian stars’ bloated gig-riders, including Mashyna Vremeni requiring a whole carriage when travelling by train. But that’s a completely different story for a different article. Meanwhile, rock on concertgoers, keep on concert-promoters and step up Ukrainian government!

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Yuliya Hudoshnyk

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On the Sofa With...

A Man

for All Seasons Life After The Drift

Full of positive impressions from the auditions, he tells us that real actortalents are usually found in very strange places. “Let’s say, although this guy just sells jeans at the market, he still deserves to act in films,” shares Levytsky. To gather unknown Ukrainian talents and show that Ukrainian movies can be profitable are two main concerns of the director. The second part might provoke sceptics to smirk, but Levytsky sounds so selfassured, saying, “Ukrainian cinematography is not just some abstract concept, it’s the real deal.” He has tried to prove it already. Six years ago, the first Ukrainian thriller, The Drift, was released. Planned as his diploma work, it eventually grew into a full-length film, and was a paramount moment for the Ukrainian film industry. Unfortunately, critics were quick to find flaws. Levytsky can laugh about it today, saying that “every young film director has to survive his Drift”.

The new project, Shadows of Not Forgotten Ancestors, draws on all his former experience and builds up a new image of movie making. “We just take an American stencil and pour our Ukrainian entity into it. It is not surprising that the American methods of producing films are most effective.

Nowadays it is like the chemical formula for water. It is immutable. We will just give this formula a Ukrainian ingredient.”

Levytsky’s secret of success is as easy as ABC. Just do everything by yourself! Be a jack-of-all-trades! It’s something that will not only save you money, but will also make the movie all yours. And it really will, especially if you combine the duties of director, producer and scriptwriter. Furthermore, Levytsky usually tests his proficiency by creating additional obstacles for himself. For instance, in spite of having generous budgets, he tries to make quality movies with minimum expense. “It is good training, believe me. My next movie will look as if it costs the earth, so you will be shocked to find out that the real price is ten times less.”

Ukrainian cinematography has a real, true-hearted hero, and he has come from a background of directing music videos to the heights of feature films.

Lyubomyr Levytsky, a do-all of the home film industry, reveals the secrets of his future flicks and talks about the development of moviemaking in Ukraine.

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t is not a secret that young Ukrainian actors feel hard-done-by when it comes to Ukrainian movies. The reason is quite simple – we just don’t produce many. So, when a mass casting process recently began in Ukraine, everybody’s ears pricked up and they hot-footed it along. A new movie made in the Ukrainian language?

Moreover, it’s a mystic thriller, which will premier in Ukraine and then be broadcast in Poland, Russia and the US’s biggest Ukrainian cultural centres. It sounds more than tempting for aspiring actors, who have continued knocking on the doors of these castings, running all over Ukraine. We catch the director of this mystic movie, Lyubomyr Levytsky, as soon as he gets a free minute after a Lviv casting attracting 666 people. The mysticism has already begun…

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Keep the Secret

This Ukrainian do-all man once read the book The Million Dollar Story, and it changed his life enormously. Moreover, two months of a film course in Germany, and assisting Ukrainian directors afterwards, created in Levytsky’s mind the idea that he can succeed in the sphere of directing.

“I like to do everything very honestly. Besides that, I create things low on budget, but high on quality.” These both simple and difficult rules to adhere to make Levytsky the man-for-all-seasons needed everywhere.

One of his scripts was even read by Luc Besson’s team. His comedy action film, The Loan Bank, starring both Ukrainian and Russian movie stars, is going to be released in Russia soon. When we wonder what took him so long to get to feature films, Levytsky just shrugs his shoulders saying with an earnest face, “I was writing scripts.”

He assures us that success is gained only when there is a decent theme, something gripping both for the local and international community.

Shadows of Not Forgotten Ancestors is such a theme, created on a mythical premise. “Once I met a molfar (Carpathian wizard) who shared a tremendous secret with me. He made me promise not to tell it to anybody in words, only in images.” Levytsky believes in mystical things himself, as he was brought up in the Carpathian Mountains where links to the beyond are really intense. Maybe that is the reason why both The Drift and Shadows of Not Forgotten Ancestors have this background. The latter will be created this summer, in 40 days of work, and will be released later this year. Hopefully, the secrets Levytsky will reveal won’t cause the end of the world as is predicted right at that time!

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Frishberg & Partners 10 Gorky Street, Suite 8 01004 Kyiv, Ukraine Tel: (38044) 585-8464 Fax: (38044) 235-6342

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www.frishberg.com

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Kyiv Life Alyona Shilina, Alyona Goncharenko of Alfa Strakhuvannya and friend taking in the event

Svetlana Pisarenko of Pulse and Ekaterina Mikula of SuperDeal grab a handsome chap for a pic

A Small Discussion

Marketing Communications Director of Pulse Clem Young delves into the world of marketing

ACC OFFICE The Chamber’s marketing specialists gathered on 19 April to talk some big business surrounding the latest in marketing trends, and see if they could resolve the dilemma of Instant Sales vs Brand Loyalty. Placing leading professionals together in a traditional business networking atmosphere, the strategy is continually proved effective, and is as good a reason as any for enlisting in the Chamber Marketing Club.

Natalia Dokuchaeva of Ganna Dymokurova and Daria Zolotar of Legal Alliance Company stop and smile

Singers Andriy Kishe, Alina Zavalska and Vasya Bondarchuk

TNMK’s Oleh Mykhailyuta with YUNA founder Pasha Shilko YUNA winner for Best Singer, Oleksandr Ponamarev

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The Second YUNA

BUDDHA BAR The Yearly Ukrainian National Awards committee got together on 17 April to celebrate the beginning of what is bound to be a great event for the country.

Including in the mix winners from the first awards ceremony held in February of this year, YUNA organiser DJ Pasha and event benefactor Mohammed Zahur revealed some of the amazing innovations to be introduced in the second annual YUNA awards next year. If you weren’t able to attend this year, make sure you take in one of the country’s most dazzling musical affairs in 2013!

Rhythmic gymnastics world champion Anna Bessonova

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Only good reactions

Ambassador of Switzerland HE Christian Schoenenberger and his wife Barbara Zehnder Schoenenberger sharing the day with the kids of Ukraine

Sharing the Experience

Taking in the Swiss Embassy roundtable

Ambassador of Vietnam HE Ho Dac Minh Nguyet offers a bit of wisdom

EMBASSIES OF SWITZERLAND, VIETNAM and CROATIA Continuing its noble charitable work in Ukraine, international charity project, Orphans – Our Children, invited ambassadors of Switzerland HE Christian Schoenenberger, Vietnam HE Ho Dac Minh Nguyet and Croatia HE Zeljko Kirincic to spend a little time with our country’s children. Getting together on 29 March at the Vietnamese Embassy, 11 April at the Swiss Embassy and 12 April at the Croatian Embassy, one of the important topics discussed was that of forgiveness. As well as this, lighter topics, such as activities each of the ambassadors were involved in when they were the children’s age, were also popular. All around, it was a great way for everyone to remember that a bright and beautiful future still lies ahead. Well done all!

The girls learned a lot from the Vietnamese Ambassador

Ambassador of Croatia HE Zeljko Kirincic shares a moment with Maksim, Vitaliy, Anton, Viktor, Anton and Oleksiy

Lithuania Improves Relationship

Paying close attention

Ambassador of Lithuania HE Petras Vaitiekunas

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LITHUANIAN EMBASSY Nicely into the spring season, Ambassador of Lithuania HE Petras Vaitiekunas invited an array of guests out to his embassy on 27 March, in the hopes that he might get one or two, or three or more interested in the Baltics as a summer escape this year. Revealing a number of fabulous attractions, those in attendance were provided with all the necessary information to include Lithuania in their future plans, regardless of whether they are for business or pleasure.

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Kyiv Life The Flyin’ Dutch Moor in Kyiv

Netherlands’ Ambassador to Ukraine HE Pieter Jan Wolthers

KYIV CINEMA The Netherlands featured prominently in Kyiv last week, with the opening of the Flyin’ Dutch Film Festival on 19 April. Welcoming all to the first film, Tirza, and offering best wishes for a successful run, Ambassador HE Pieter Jan Wolthers seemed quite pleased to reveal that the festival this years would also be heading to Kharkiv and Odesa.

Immigration Officer of the Dutch Embassy Ivo Carsten

General Director of Molodist Andriy Khalpakhchi has a quick chat before opening the festival

Taking in Tirza

Ole Ole Ole

SHOOTERS On 19 April, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Dolmart Ukraine put together a little Latino social to present the excellent Escudo Rojo range of wines. Incorporating an incredible show programme of salsa and bachata, with costumes to match, the rhythms got everyone lucky enough to get an invitation.

With glasses of the Cabernet, Carmenere, Syrah blend in hand, director of the de Rothschild winery, Frederic de Geloes, rounded out the evening with a few words on this distinctly Chilean vino.

Salsa master class in action!

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General Director of Dolmart Christina Xinias and Frederic de Geloes of Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Wine expert Iryna Khodorovska talks to Roman Gazin Export Manager of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Shooter’s GM Ozzy with the Indians of South America

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Economic Counsellor of the French Embassy Bernard Paitreault (centre) intrigued by the conversation

INS General Director Dave Young and President of Skynet Worldwide Express Pierre Sleiman exchange a few pleasantries

EuroDrink a la Francaise

Ihor Levchenko (centre) of UkrSibbank smiles for a pic

Ambassador of France HE Alain Remy, EBA Executive Director Anna Derevyanko and Chairman of the Management Board of UkrSibbank BNP Paribas Group Philippe Joannier

GM of Puma Klara Eiswirt and Vice Chairman of the Board of INGO Ukraine Tatiana Ryzhova

Partner of Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners Volodymyr Didenko and CEO of Ukrproduct Group Serhiy Evlanchik

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL In a association with the French Embassy in Kyiv, the EBA held their traditional EuroDrink: French Night on 17 April.

This year, French Night had a couple of occasions to mark up.

First of all, the French Spring was on the go. And secondly, new Ambassador to France in Ukraine, HE Alain Remy, required proper introduction.

The mood was set at the entrance of Comme Il Faut with movements of welcome from a mime, along with the amusing opportunity to get one’s own French-style caricature done once inside. While sipping on the best of French wine throughout the night, there were some amazing raffle prizes to be won, including two return business class tickets to Paris from UIA and a weekend stay in InterContinental while sojourning in the French capital.

Tweed on Two Wheels

MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II Kyiv cyclists gathered near the Lavra on 14 April, bringing with them more than just a seat, two wheels and a handlebar. They brought their best in tweed, gussying up for what is typically a leisurely jaunt through the capital of the British Empire.

It was an event the City of Kyiv wanted in on, and so dressed in traditional English cycling gear, they got on with the city’s first ever Tweed Ride! Ending with five o’clock tea down around Podil, everyone had a cracking good time.

Going all out

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Getting all tweed up

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Graham Phillips

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I do know that for people here in Kyiv, life remains tough. Prices are high and rising, pay low and stagnating. Finding a good job is a real struggle, keeping it another. Salaries are paid, late and the tax system turns in on itself to find additional complications each year.

The idea of nationalism here is a non-concept.

For starters, it’s simply too diffuse a country.

Go to Lviv, if you will. Everyone in Ukraine will, given half a chance, rave on at great length at the wonder of it.

What many of them don’t realise is that, if you’ve been to Krakow, Prague, Bratislava even, Lviv is nice but not mind-blowing. And it’s basically Poland. Then, go to Kharkiv – a vast, Soviet-style city full of monuments and large buildings. There you’ll see signs in Russian, they’ll speak to you in Russian in Puzata Hata. It’s basically Russia.

Here in Kyiv, we have the fusion of both worlds and yet still no flagpole on which to hang Ukrainian pride. This is still a city feeling the effects of the credit crisis, ringed by unfinished buildings with most just running around trying to access the money that is there, but often in pockets pretty high up.

Like the guys dressed as Bart Simpson in Maidan and the women hawking crabs on Hydro Park, the majority are just trying to survive. And few have got time to combine that with making the effort to speak Ukrainian. Ukrainian nationalism is a luxury best enjoyed from a considerable distance.

After a bit of sleuthing down the virtual alleyways of the internet, it would seem that Easter tweets have been quite the buzz this week in Tweets of the Week!

Nicu K@BlackCross A ton of Easter eggs forming a sphere.

Sergey and Lena@hedgehogsfamily I am on the way back to Kiev from Rivne. Praise the Lord for giving me a chance to visit my mother at Easter time.

Russell Woodbridge@rwoodbridge Христос Воскрес! Воистину Воскрес! Christ is risen, He is risen indeed. We celebrated Easter today in Kiev, Ukraine.

Hanna Golodinskii@anyagolodinskii Happy Easter to all my family in Kiev!

Surprissed@Surprissed Happy Easter from Kiev!

Dear Graham, With Euro 2012 just around the corner, I was wondering whether the Ukrainian government was planning on tackling the issue of inadequate public transit? I’m a 15-year-old student and can assure you that being crammed into a bus with sweaty and pushy senior citizens isn’t much fun. I’m pretty sure visiting football fans who are putting down substantial sums of money travelling to Kyiv won’t be thrilled by the public transit either.

With all due respect, Matthieu Dear Matthieu, Why not look at the positives of the situation? They’re not all sweaty senior citizens, are they? There are some lovely young ladies out there too. Just position yourself in the right place, wait for that bump on the metro track, and you’ll enjoy the sweet (and stolen) embrace of a beautiful young Ukrainian lady. Some people call us who do that ‘frotterers’ – they are the jealous ones you see trapped alone in their cars, devoid of such illicit pleasures of the flesh.

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

BMXing

What’s Hot

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here do you go if you want to find a proud Ukrainian? Any number of countries, with the exception of Ukraine. Canada is particularly notable: with over 1.5 million of its populace tracing lineage to here, you can find entire Ukrainian communities. Across Canada, there are swathes of the Ukrainian diaspora, speaking Ukrainian, wearing Ukrainian folk dress, eating traditional dishes. And they can get quite irate if you insult anything Ukrainian, as I’ve discovered.

They are quick to cite history and Ukrainian persecution to make a point. Of course, those atrocities can never be justified and should be remembered. But, they are not the business of everyday life here in Ukraine. Language is, and the fact that Kyiv and the east remain resolutely Russian speaking, is a source of irritation to many expat Ukrainians.

I was in a lavatory the other week, when a chap moved out of the way of the sink. I gave a ‘spasibo’. He, somewhat aggressively, spat back ‘bud laska’, daring me to reply. I didn’t, because I didn’t care. I try to speak Russian in as much of my everyday life as possible – as a visitor here, it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to speak the language of Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, etc. A Russian language teacher friend of mine, fluently Ukrainian speaking, described the Ukrainian language as a hotpotch of Russian, Polish, German and English. I don’t know the language to say that’s true, but she is a reliable source.

BMX biking seems to be quite in vogue indeed, especially when they shut down car traffic along Khreschatyk. We predict yet another adrenaline-inducing teenage trend strike!

EURO 2012 Shirts

Branded Euro 2012 shirts appear to be selling like hotcakes, so quickly rush out to get your very own now!

Militsiya Fashion

Our beloved members of Ukrainian law enforcement seem to have some difficulty parting with their winter gear. Come on ladies – join in!!

Shiny Suits

I’ve never seen it before in other countries and I’m not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me, but it seems that many a middle-aged man in Kyiv loves that Robocop shiny look.

Pimped Out LADAs??

What’s Not

What’s Wrong Tweets

What’s What

That Said

Many young men are customising their LADAs, or other average-to-poor cars, by adding Kevlar looking, gangsterlike matte paint. I’m not sure if it’s all this spring pollen in the air that has been getting to them.

Spring

Where on earth has it got to?

Let me know if you find it, I’ll be huddling under the awnings, waiting for the rain to abate so I can rush to purchase another umbrella!

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Take Me Out!

A Taste of Venice In the Heart of Kyiv

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alter is a well-known restaurateur in town, as his place down on Sahaidachnoho was popular for many years. But some time ago it closed down for reasons unknown, much to many a fan's chagrin.

So it was with great relief that a few months back his name appeared above the door of a place on Sofiyska. Not only was this great man back on the scene, but he was also more conveniently located for many of us.

Warm Greetings

Walter is a true restaurateur – he cares about his guests, and he cares very much about the food they eat. When you enter his place, he’s very likely to greet you with a warm smile and a firm handshake, whether he knows you or not. He does so as I walk in, and shows me to my table where Katya is already waiting.

It’s been a hard few weeks, with lots of office stuff to take care of during the day, and too many events to attend in the evenings. And while this is still work for me, I am really looking forward to a relaxing meal with my good lady.

Our waitress, who happens to be called Uliana, brings us menus and a wine list, and leaves us to make our choices. Before doing that, however, I take a look around at the place. This is exactly my style – simple Mediterranean décor with cream self-coloured walls, wooden tables and chairs with plain white table cloths, some sofa seating, and photos and paintings of Venice on the walls along with some Venetian masks. It all makes for a relaxed and comfortable ambience, and while it may be raining in Kyiv on this particular evening, it’s quite easy to imagine a gondola on a Venetian canal waiting outside.

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In Glasgow we say that if you want a good Chinese restaurant, you go to the place where the Chinese eat. Switching to Kyiv, this same logic applies.

Switching cuisine to Italian, following the same logic, you can’t find a better restaurant than Walter’s.

As soon as you walk in the door you just know you’re going to sample authentic, quality Italian cuisine due to the fact that almost everyone in the place is speaking Italian.

Turning to the menu, I see it is lengthy. But upon closer inspection, all Italian. And that’s a good thing. With diffuse selections in each of the following categories – Cold Appetisers, Salads, Exclusive Vegetable Dishes, Hot Appetisers, Soups, Risotta, Fish, Meat, Pork, and Poultry – much of it sounds tantalising, which makes for very difficult choosing.

Just at that moment, like a knight in shining armour, Walter decides to descend upon our table, asking if he can be of any help. Katya and I ask in union: “What would you recommend?”

Good Recommendations

The first thing Walter wants to recommend is the wine. We’re probably going to eat meat, but, rightly or wrongly, we’ve also decided we want white.

He quickly tells us the Piccini Orvieto (240hrv) is a good choice: “It’s dry, but not too dry. Light and fruity.” We’re happy to go with that.

He then asks us some questions about our culinary preferences, and based on that, recommends the Carpaccio di Filetto con salsa d’Uovo al curry (yes, carpaccio in curry sauce) to start, and Tagliata alla Ruccola e Radicchio for the main course for Katya, and for me he suggests Cocktail di Gameri and Filetto in Teglia con Foie Gras.

Katya’s happy to go with his recommendations, but I hesitate for a moment having seen T-Bone steak on the menu. In the end, I decide against the steak, as after all this is a review of an Italian restaurant, and steak can be had anywhere.

The wine arrives quickly, and is perfectly chilled. A quick sip tells me it’s exactly as Walter described it, and a very good choice. A basket of bread is also brought to the table, and we munch on that while we wait for our starters to arrive.

Now, I like a prawn cocktail. I’ve always been a big

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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 499-3936 Hours: 08.30 – 23.00 French cuisine 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

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

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

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

Il Patio Ihorivska 13/5 501-7464 Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 Italian 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 La Cantina Yaroslaviv Val 20 234-7074 Hours: 11.00 – 00.00 Italian cuisine L’Accente Lesi Ukrainka 5 200-5002 Open: 10.00 – 24.00 Mediterranean 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 Mambo Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8224 Hours: 12.00 – 02.00 Latin 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 12 246-7734 Hours: 11.00 – 24.00 Asian, 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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Essential Kyiv

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Kyiv Telephone code is +380 44

AIRPORT/BUS/ TRAIN STATIONS Boryspil International Airport Kyiv-Boryspil highway (23km) 281-7122 www.airport-borispol. kiev.ua Kyiv-Zhulyany International Airport Povitroflotsky 92 242-2309 www.airport.kiev.ua Central Bus Station Moskovska 3 525-5774 Central Train Station Vokzalna 1 465-2111

AIRLINES

Book Shops

Air France-KLM Ivana Franka 34/33 490-2490, 496-3575 www.airfrance.ua www.klm.ua

Albion books Ukraina Shopping Mall, (Peremohy Pl 3, 3rd floor) Globus Shopping Complex (Instytutska 2, 3rd line, 2nd floor) 221-0044 www.albion-books.com

Austrian Airlines V Vasylkivska 9/2 8-800-300-0492 www.austrian.com Delta Air Lines SIA ContinAt (General Sales Agent) V Vasylkivska 9/2, #17 287-3595 www.delta.com Lufthansa Khmelnytskoho 52 490-3800 www.lufthansa.com Ukraine International Airlines Lysenka 4 581-5050 www.flyUIA.com

Apartment rentals Kyiv Ukraine Apartments M Zhytomyrska 15 229-3079

CAR RENTALS Avis Yamska 72 502-2010 Budget Ivana Lepse 4 490-1088

Charities Kyiv Lions Club 050-334-5410 www.kyivlionsclub.org International Women’s Club of Kyiv 234-3180 www.iwck.org

CULTURAL CENTRES

HOSPITALS/ CLINICS

British Council Skovorody 4/12 490-5600

American Medical Centres Berdychivska 1 490-7600

Centre of Spanish Language and Culture Obolonska 7 239-2418 www.spanish.com.ua

AIDS Testing (anonymous) 278-7385

French Cultural Centre Honchara 48 482-0672

HOSTELS

Goethe Institute Volovska 12/4 496-9785 Italian Culture Institute Yaroslaviv Val 32b 270-6223 Polish Institute Khmelnytskoho 29/2 490-9900

Chillout Hostel Kyiv Horkoho 22b/35 093-332-4306 D’Lux Kyiv Hostel Observatorna 10 097-832-8888 Dream Hostel V Vasylkivska 47 066-244-1447

Ukraine-Japan Centre Peremohy Pr 37 406-8166

Consulting

Massage

Cosmopolite Hetmana 6 205-3520 Hyatt Regency Kyiv Alla Tarasova 5 581-12-34 www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com Ibis Shevchenko Blvd 25 591-2222

Professional & Relaxing 24/7 All masseurs are certified specialists 232-2363 067-402-6449 vip-massage.in.ua

TAXIS

InterContinental V Zhytomyrska 2a 219-1919 www.intercontinentalkiev.com

Express Taxi 239-1515

Opera B Khmelnytskoho 53 581-70-70 www.opera-hotel.com

Radio Taxi 246-1036

Premier Palace T Shevchenko Blvd 5-7/29 537-45-00 www.premier-palace.com Radisson BLU Yaroslaviv Val 22 492-2200 www.radissonblu.com/ hotel-kiev Riviera on Podil Sahaidachnoho 15 581-2828

Euro Consult Group 067-565-7923 www.euro-consultgroup.com.ua

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

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