What's On Kyiv Issue 17 2012

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What’s Up Vertical Power Indeed

There are a multitude of reasons not to be facing an economic crisis.

Say, strong economy, robust growth, stable inflation, sound leadership, market investment and so on. However, the reason Ukraine is not facing the aforementioned is, apparently, because of ‘strong vertical of power’, which we do occasionally hear of here and in Russia.

The phrase, which doesn’t really translate into English (although that doesn’t seem to stop them trying), means essentially an effective leadership hierarchy. That’s what we have, according to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Head of the Party of Regions, Serhiy Tihipko, on Channel 5. Tihipko wants us to revere his magical ‘vertical of power’ and ignore recent IMF warnings of slowing growth due to waning exports, and stubbornly high inflation. Buoyed up, he went on to inform that the government had managed to create a good margin of safety, and there was no threat to the macroeconomic situation.

Good ‘ole Serj clearly hopes all this buzz-speak will help us forget his recent flip-flop over taxes where he initially suggested the ‘rich tax’ on apartments larger than 200 square metres, but later lowered that to 120.

Perhaps for a little more vertical power in his bank account.

Holy Inquisition in Kyiv

After detaching themselves from the Catholic Church a year ago, the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate is showing its true colours, and those colours ain’t pretty. Directing their venom at specific social groups, they've launched an attack on the gay and lesbian community.

Learning of the gay gathering called Kyiv Pride to be held here in the capital on 20 May, they’ve sent out their messengers armed with leaflets and brochures to warn the good citizens of Kyiv about the danger.

They have even organised protests, seven to be exact, the last of which is to be held on 17 May on Mykhalivska Ploshcha, to unite believers against the ‘blue and pink’ plague that has covered the country.

Having got hold of one of these leaflets, the Patriarchate warns that homosexuality destroys all moral, national and Christian values. Speaking of the Criminal Procedure Code, which is preparing to legalise homosexuality in Ukraine, it says, “Homosexuality is linked to the Department of Juvenile Justice, which will take your children away without holding court or producing any real guilt.” It goes on to say this very department “will sell [your children] abroad into sexual slavery, first of all to homosexuals and paedophiles, and even for organs.”

Translating word for word, we’re not really sure how they’ve made the connection between the Department of Juvenile Justice and homosexuality. But then the church, any church, doesn’t always make a whole lot of sense when it comes to what’s right and what’s wrong. Eating shellfish, for example, is apparently an abomination too (Lev 11:10).

Sex-business Exposed

Although there are many who are actively trying to reverse the stereotype of Ukraine as a country big into the sex trade, we have just uncovered a case that makes it glaringly obvious this is not always the case.

For starters, police in Yalta, Crimea, recently arrested a 50-year-old Turkish man suspected of organising sex tours to said location. Now, a new story, this time in Kosovo, has just popped up, implicating seven Ukrainian and three Albanian women in prostitution and human trafficking.

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She’s All That

Yulia Tymoshenko continues to receive support from more and more people in her fight to be free. In fact, the incarcerated former PM has garnered so much empathy from European leaders they are willing to do just about anything to help her. The solution, as they see it, is to boycott EURO 2012, saying something like “you ignore our claims for democracy, we ignore your championship”.

Yes, diplomacy is sometimes a tricky thing, and often includes a little give and take. In this case, due to the inept attention she has received here at home, not to mention the beatings she’s been subjected to while in prison, our nosewise politicians have been asked that Tymoshenko obtain medical help abroad. In the case that this does not happen, Germany’s hard-hitting Angela Merkel has announced she will not be attending the EURO. Deputy of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Karl Georg Wellmann, quoted Merkel saying she “would feel uncomfortable sitting nearby official representatives of Ukraine” if the decision was not made before the beginning of the championship.

In the meantime, Didier Burkhalter, head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, also announced his country's readiness to provide treatment for Tymoshenko. Should this not happen, however, he will not be boycotting the championship, saying, “Threats won’t solve the problem.”

That may well be the case. However, democratic appeals don’t seem to be doing the trick either. In answer to all of the noble offers of help from European countries, Genprokuratura of Ukraine has had one response and one response only: our legislation system does not allow for medical care of Ukrainian prisoners abroad. (Although it would probably be just as applicable if the word abroad was completely removed from their justification). Nevertheless, Germany keeps on insisting, with Wellman suggesting that a little motivation, in the way of the European Association Agreement, is all that is needed.

Britain, on the other hand, has metaphorically washed their hands of Ukraine, downright refusing to come to the championships. Prince William, for example, was spotted in South Africa at the World Cup two years ago, with plans to come to Ukraine as well. Those plans, however, have been changed, citing the same cause as everyone else: Tymoshenko. Between political warnings and silent protests, the outcome seems more and more predictable: our Ukrainian politicians will sit on their high horse (read: VIP boxes) alone and friendless.

Exposed by local policemen during an undercover investigation called Operation Night at one of the local hotels, the raid uncovered a whole slew of illegal transactions taking place. With no shortage of clients coming and going throughout all hours of the night, prices for services varied from 60 – 200 euros.

Police have since closed down the hotel, and have promised to continue investigations into other sex-trade businesses in the region. But it’s only one of dozens, if not hundreds, of schemes going on in and around the European continent. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv, for example, continues to be dismayed at the number of Ukrainian women taking their business down south. But then

as a business that can be extremely profitable, some stereotypes are harder to change than others; most often because they are the truth.

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This Week in History 12 May 996

EURO 2012 Rehearsal Complete

With EURO 2012 fast approaching, what could be better than our own in-house rehearsal with the Ukrainian Cup? Of course, the scope of this particular football competition was much smaller than the one to take place in Ukraine and Poland next month. But still, it’s provided for an interesting prelude to the main event.

Competing for the Cup at the newly renovated Olympiyskiy Stadium on 6 May, Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalurh Dontesk fought to the end.

It was such a massive event, the city ended up closing both entrances and exists of the two surrounding metro stations (Palats Sportu and Olympiyskiy) for three hours. While the former worked as a transit station before and after the big event, trains going through the latter stopped not at all. More than that though, Kyiv buses had their entire schedules rerouted for the day.

Paralyzing the city centre with championship fever, it’s something we should get used to; at least for the upcoming international event.

Through it all, however, a winner was named, and even though it was a bit of a nail-biter at times, Shakhtar won 2:1 fair and square. This is the eighth time this particular Donetsk team has been victorious – good job guys, rehearsal complete.

The Government Opts Out of Aerosvit

The Ukrainian government has plans to sell its 22.394 stake in the country’s second largest air carrier, Aerosvit, according to the State Property Fund of Ukraine last week. Like children fighting over a toy, the shareholders, who also include GenAvia Invest (with a 25% minus one share stake) and Privat Group (with a 52% stake), can’t come to an agreement.

Perhaps with the Ukrainian government out of the way, a transaction that stands to make them 4.336 million hryvnia ($542,000), the company might actually soar to new heights in terms of customer service. But then, with the nickname Aeros**t, they really couldn’t get any worse.

UFO Spotting

CBN, the Crazy Breaking News agency, recently posted a video of an Unidentified Flying Object hoveringover the cityofKyiv.Now,don’tbealarmed!

Take a look at the video, www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ZKBkwh3IUhM, the item in question could just as well be a roof vent cap, balloon or flying Oreo cookie. We’ll keep you up to date as more flying objects appear.

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Church of the Tithes (Desyatynna Church), the first stone church in Kyiv, is sanctified.

By order of Vladimir the Great, it is built by Byzantine and local workers, and is named in honour of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Everyone in the area is ordered to pay a tenth of his salary for its construction and operational costs.

Shoes for a Giant

Ihor Vovkovinskiy has always had problems with his tootsies. Standing 2.34 metres you can see why. It looks like Reebok, however, has stepped up, as they have offered to create a pair of size 26 sneakers to his exact specifications.

Ihor and his mother Svitlana Laden moved to Rochester, Minnesota from Ukraine when he was just 7-years-old. Diagnosed with a condition called pituitary gigantism, at that time, in 1989, he was already 1.82 metres and almost 91kg. Officially recognised as the tallest man in America, and subsequently President Barack Obama’s biggest supporter, the 29-yearold says, “Up until six years ago, I used to consider my life pretty normal. [But now] doing the simplest thing is excruciating.”

Lucky for him, the athletic footwear company have opted to take up his plight, and now Vovkovinskiy is eager for the day when he might walk the dog, get groceries and go window-shopping. While the price tag of these new high tops could be anywhere from $12,000 - $20,000, they're going to let him do just that.

15 May 1859

Panas Saksagansky, a prominent Ukrainian actor and theatre director, is born. Four of Saksagansky’s siblings pursue a career in theatre. The staging of Schiller’s The Robbers and Shakespeare’s Othello are among his most popular works as director.

13 May 1865

The Mechniсkov Odesa State National University is founded by edict of Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Famous for its scientific library, it is the largest and oldest in all of Ukraine, with 3.6 million volumes issued from the 15th century to the 21st century.

13 May 1913

Ihor Sikorsky serves as test pilot for the world’s first four-engine airplane, S-21 Russky Vityaz, which he called Le Grand.

16 May 2004

Ukrainian singer Ruslana Lyzhychko wins Eurovision, with her song Wild Dances. Second place goes to Serbia & Montenegro in their debut entry, while third place goes to Greece, fourth place to Turkey, and fifth place to Cyprus. Held in Istanbul, Turkey, it is only the second time Ukraine has participated in this competition.

Stray Dogs Get New Advocate

Pamela Anderson is the newest in a long line of supporters against the cruel treatment stray animals have received in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Having written to Michel Platini, UEFA President, the sex bomb asked that he give even more publicity to the issue, saying, “UEFA should be a role model for all parties involved in this event and take a stand in favour of protecting Ukraine’s homeless animals.”

While UEFA has shone a spotlight on the situation, this is not a new problem, and certainly not one that has come up simply because of the football championships to be held in just under a month’s time (see last week’s issue of What’s On, feature: 2,000 Animals). It is, however, one that has become more and more prominent on the world stage because of the EURO finals.

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music

11-17 May 2012

The Final Accord

Dance of Fireworks, Spivoche Pole (Pechersk Lavra Park)

12 May at 21.00

Three weeks of the fabulous flower exhibition held in and around Spivoche Pole will be topped off with a magnificent show of fireworks. The scenography has already been planned and considered down to the exact second, so that every flash, sparkle and sound is in harmony. With thousands of colourful ‘stars’ shooting up into the sky, a magnificent panorama will open up before your eyes. Such a sight deserves to be seen.

Tickets are 70 – 150hrv. For more information call 287-8787.

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Friday B iuro Podrozy & Teatr Snow Polish plays Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 C hasing Two Hares Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 Rural Honour & Carmen Suite Opera & ballet in 1 act each Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Viktoria Lukyanets (soprano) Featuring National Philharmonic Symphonic Orchestra Works by Shubert, Mahler Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Mozart Featuring Ishchak (contra tenor), Roy (flute), Reutova (piano), Sydorenko (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Kyiv Soloists Featuring Toporenko (violin), Kazakov (cello), Shapovalov ( piano) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 Random Tango Tragic comic balancing Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Romeo & Juliet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Trees Die Standing Play in 3 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 Kaydashi Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

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Saturday B iuro Podrozy & Teatr Snow Polish plays Time: 21.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Norma Opera in Italian in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 C hamber Music Unites Europe Featuring Belov (violin), Popovichi (alt), Brendel (cello), Kettler (piano) Works by Mahler, Brahms, Mozart, Suk Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 J udas Maccabeus by Handel Featuring Lyatoshynsky Ensemble of Classical Music Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Natalka Poltavka Ukrainian musical drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Profitable Place Play Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 The Way Summer Finished Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

I nteferentе Featuring Belov (violin), Popovichi (alt), Brendel (cello), Kettler (piano) Works by Mozart, Brahms, Ravel, Shostakovich, Skoryk Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Concert Featuring Kucher (cello), Voiteh (piano), Harechko (organ) Works by Bach, Shumen, Vierne, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Shchedrin, Lyatoshynsky Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

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

Dichotomy Exercises: Violin & Piano Featuring Suglobina (violin), Romanishyn (piano) Works by Beethoven, Chopin, Shostakovich, Bartok, Bach Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

Martin Borulya Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Edith Piaf. Life on Credit Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Hidden Love Mysterious variations in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Family Dinner Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

№13 (Crazy Night/ Pigden’s Marriage) Comedy of our day in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

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M an and Eternity Philosophical comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

Viennese Waltz Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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B iuro Podrozy & Teatr Snow Polish plays Time: 21.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

V asya Should Phone Russian drama Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Elite Evenings of Chamber Music

by Eugeniya Basalaeva Featuring Basalaeva (piano), Pablo Bodzhiano (Argentina) Works by Rossi, Lasala, Laviola, Aguri, Benzekri, Piazzolla, Williams Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Cippolino Ballet in 3 acts Time: 12.00 The Barber of Seville Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Sounds of Inspiration Featuring Martsevych (piano), Bazhenov (violin) Works by Beethoven, Chopin Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Lysenko Quartet Featuring Bazhenova (piano), Bubnova (organ) Works by Frank, Debussy, Ravel, Tournemire Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

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Concert of Natalia Popenko & the Bloom band Soft jazz Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 hat Frenchmen W Conceal Comedy for 16+ in bosanova rhythm Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Mein Kampf/Socks in the Coffee-maker Farce in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

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Wednesday Love Letters to Stalin Play Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 yiv Accordion K Fest Featuring Cherkazova, Shlekonite (Lithuania), Grand Accordion Ensemble Works by Rossini, Shubert, List, Stravinsky, Deiro, Angelis, Peshkov, Filippenko, Albeniz, Runchak Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Radist Children’s Choir Featuring Kyiv Soloists, Shvydka (soprano), Kornilov (tuba), Bubnova (organ), Labyt (mezzo soprano) Works by Caccini, Handel, Pergolesi, Pakhmutova, Karabits, Saint-Saens Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Accomplished Charlie Ironic melodrama for adults Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 T he Hymn of Democratic Youth Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Indian Summer Lyrical comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087

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

In Kyiv, On Podil Play Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 Napoleon & the Corsican Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223/5087 S atisfaction Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 B all at the Savoy Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-2630 The Corsican Historical anecdote in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Kyiv Soloists Featuring Kotorovych (violin), Pogoretsky (cello) Works by Tchaikovsky Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Concert Featuring Lipinska (mezzosoprano), Reutova (piano), Koshuba (organ) Works by Caccini, Bach, Bellini, Tchaikovsky, Bortniansky, Rachmaninoff, Donizetti Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Seagull Modern romance in 2 acts

by KHAT Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

Head Over Heels

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

16 May at 19.00

This opera in Italian is one of Giacomo Puccini’s most well-known works. He wasn’t able to finish it before his death in 1924, and so composer and pianist Franco Alfano took up the torch and completed it two years later. In Persian, Turandot means ‘the daughter of Turan’, which is where the opera is based. It tells the story of unlucky Prince Calaf who falls head over heels in love with the cold self-assuming Princess Turandot. She sends him on a wild goose chase of deeds needing done. Will that do the trick? Or is she just using him for her own entertainment?

Tickets are 20 – 200hrv. For more information call 279-1169. : What's On Recommended

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Live Music

11-17 May 2012

The Boys and Girls of Bel Air

Guano Apes (Germany, alternative rock), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1)

15 May at 20.00

Guano Apes, featuring the fabulous Sandra Nasic, have been to Ukraine before, and they seem to have enjoyed themselves ‘cause they’re back once again. The road for the German alt rockers hasn’t been a smooth one.

Breaking up in 2006, citing differences in direction as the real problem, they reunited in body and spirit in 2009 and are back on track. No longer ‘Walking On a Thin Line’, catch them this week while they’re here in the capital.

Tickets are 350 – 880hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

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Friday Maria Group, Light Flirt (pop-jazz, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Partyzanski Vytivky, Tartila (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Tartila, Partyzanski Vytivky (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Slony, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Tex-Mex Co (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Vzrosliy Band, Nota G (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Saturday MJ Project (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Carte Blanche (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Chill Out (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Chili Bombers, More Khuana (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Drymba Da Dzyha, Animals’ Session (folk-rock, cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Ten Festival (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

M akulatura, Soyuz 44 (abstract hip-hop, jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

Tape Holder (rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 30hrv Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106

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

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

Gastrolery, Lezo Terezy (rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Sunday

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

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

Tabula Rasa, Partyzanski Vutivky (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

T.A.U. (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Kh.P.Z (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute (cover bands) Time: 20.00 Admission: 50hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

More Khuana (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Tres Deseos (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Guitar House Jam Session (jam) 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

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

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

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Wednesday Joy Division Tribute Concert (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 The Magma (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Yuriy Yaremchuk, Dmytro Radzetskiy & Supremus (jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Thursday Fight Indie Rock Party (indie rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Carnival Heat (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Hot Guys (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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

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

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Tuesday V exlarsky Orchestra (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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, as 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. : What's On Recommended

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11-17 May 2012

Own Room Exhibition of photographs by Eugenia Belorusets Until 20 May Centre of Visual Culture (Konstyantynivska 26) www.vcrc.ukma.kiev.ua

Experience With Age Exhibition of photographs by Frank Horvat (France) 16 May – 30 June Brucie Collections (Artema 55b) 205-4264

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Exhibition of photographs by Viktor Marushchenko (UA), Bottega Gallery (Mykhalivska 22b)

15 May – 29 May

During the course of the first Ukrainian Biennale of contemporary art, Arsenale 2012, photographer Viktor Marushchenko invites everyone out to the opening of his exhibition, Earlier. Expressing his own perception of how things work in the world, his photographs have travelled around the world as highlights in exhibitions throughout France, Switzerland, Germany, US, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Slovakia, Russia and of course Ukraine. Taking part in the Venice Biennale in 2001, Viktor is already a seasoned veteran. Check it out.

For more information call 279-8383.

Ocean’s Dreams Exhibition of paintings by Volodymyr Podlevskiy Until 20 May Mystetska Zbirka Gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) 050-136-4737

Kingdom Exhibition of paintings by Illya Chichkan Until 20 May Mironova Gallery (Olhynska 6) 277-8888

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

Apocalypse and Rebirth Art Project by Oleh Kulik 16 May – 31 July Chocolate House (Shovkovychna 17/2) 253-3160 180th Birthday Exhibition of paintings by Ivan Shyshkin Until 27 June Museum of Russian Art (Tereshenkivska 9) 287-7324

Geo Exhibition of paintings by Anton Logov Until 15 May YA Gallery (Khoryva 49b) 492-9203

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Jazz For the Youngest

Even though jazz is often considered grown-up music, there are young musical geniuses out there ready to argue the point, as this weekend will certainly demonstrate. Enjoy good music played by young jazz musicians, and join in all of the activities sure to bring out the musical talent in your children as well. Special guests such as Misha Tsyganov (US), drummer Krzysztof Zawadzki (Poland) and vocalist Olga Pirags (Latvia) have all been invited to make the festival even bigger and better. Admission is free. For more information call 594-1063.

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

Cippolino Ballet in 3 acts Time: 12.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Bicycle with Red Wheels Incredible adventure in 1 act Time: 11.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

The Snow Queen Musical fairytale in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Friday

The Third Annual O’Keshkin Children’s Jazz Festival, City Garden (Mariinskiy Park)

12 – 13 May at 14.00

Green Hills of the Ocean Fairytale in 1 act for children 5+ Time: 12:00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Fairytales For Kind Hearts Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 11.00 Marika and the Bear Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 The Golden Chicken Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

Saturday

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

Adventures of the Bremen Musicians Musical in 1 act Time: 12.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

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/

The Speckled Hen and the Golden Sun Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 The Three Little Pigs Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 Thumbelina Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 15.00 Aladdin’s Magic Lamp Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-0566

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Tuesday Fairy Music Comic opera-fairytale in 2 acts Time: 13.00 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

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Wednesday Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs Ballet in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 Adventures of Tom Sawyer A boys’ tale in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

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Thursday You are Special Musical fairytale in 1 act for children 3+ Time: 14.00 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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Nightlife

11-17 May 2012

Fran’s Man

Oliver Koletzki & Fran (Germany, DJ set), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

11 May at 23.00

Crystal Hall continues on its mission to furnish Kyiv with bigshots from the world of DJ. This one is a little bit spesh, as Oliver Koletzki calls in with his right-hand Fran. Koletzki is poster boy for new German techno, his musical style covering genres from fantasy rock to minimal electro. His pièce de résistance is the merging, meshing and mixing of all the genres to create a scintillating kind of musical saturation. Fran adds her melodious contribution, making for an amazing musical experience.

Tickets are 150hrv. For more information call 288-5069.

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Friday Addicted 2 Years with Perc Trax and DVS1 Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 70hrv, after 90hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854 Rave On: Dubstep vs Techno with DJ Duberman vs DJ Mays Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Basstide with Minikin, F4 Crew, Shevchuk, Karasi Brznk and more Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 50hrv, after 60hrv Xlib (Frunze 12) 417-3233 Best Disco Hits Time: 20.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Peremohy Pr 47/2) 453-3727 Friday Glam with DJ Rocket Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Cold Volcano Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 re-opening of Mantra’s P Terrazza with Stan Kolev (Miami), Matan Caspi and Weizman Time: 22.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-200hrv Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5) 336-2848 Latin American Live Music and Disco Time: 22.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-200hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

Essence of Love Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-36-33 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 Girl Discotheque with DJs Robot and Nikz Lorenz Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Hits Only Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Alkohoniya Series 3 with Blue Frost, DJs Denis Dynamite, Mr Sunny, Underhill and MC Mirage Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

Spirit of Spring Student Party with DJ Wolf and MC Sid Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-30hrv Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Saturday D J Light, DJ Bro, DJ Eva and DJ Alfred Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Wet T-shirts with DJ Lutique, DJ ID Crash, DJ Underhill and MC Alex Van Cool Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 DJs and Disco Hits Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296

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

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

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

DJs and Disco Hits 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

Disco Hits Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Vegas (Shchorsa 44) 063-772-4972

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.

Tasty with Las Wild, Fireworks and DJ Estetixx Time: 22.00 Admission: 40hrv Aldo (Milyutenko 7) 536-6565

Salsadromo and Discotheque Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

Latin American Live Music Time: 20.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-200hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 2881290

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

K yiv DUBstep Heads with DJs Point Blank, Duberman, Jike, Buzzkeeper and more Time: 23.00 Admission: 90hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854

Around the World: Russia Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv (only after 00.00) Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Kyiv Underground with DJs Kon, Joss, Zlata and Spieler Time: 22.00 Admission: before 0.00 L-25hrv, G-35hrv, after L-50hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Heal Me Completely!

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 Spring Disco Party Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-20hrv, G-30hrv, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Salsateka/Italian Bouquet!

Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-30hrv Fiesta (Horkoho 115d) 462-1477

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Phototerapia: Vigorous Crash Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-20hrv, after L-20hrv, G-20hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Day of University, Party On with DJs Neo, Arturo Ricci and Nikz Lorenz Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-15hrv, G-20hrv, after 30hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209

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Monday Hot Trunks 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-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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

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

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-50hrv, G-100hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 Made in Ukraine Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-free before 23.00, after 100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

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Coming Soon Musical Macho Man

Nikolay Baskov (Russia, tenor), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

23 May at 19.00

The Crystal Coming

Crystal Castles (Canada, electro), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

19 September at 20.00

Comprising Ethan Kath and Alice Glass, the two Crystal Castles originals met when Glass, then 15, was singing in a local punk band.

Kath asked Glass to add vocals to some tracks he had been working on. They recorded them, uploaded them and forgot all about them.

However, through the Internet, these songs found their audience, and offers from record labels started pouring in. Having gone on to release many EPs and two eponymous albums, in 2008 and 2010, their debut album even crashed into NME’s Top 100 Greatest Albums of the Decade, at a highly respectable #39. Calling in on Kyiv, at the aptly named Crystal Hall, go and see what got them there!

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

Just Another Version

Oleksandr Ponamarev (pop), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

22 May at 21.00

Since his début performance at the Chervona Ruta festival in 1993, Ukrainian singer Oleksandr Ponamarev has remained one of the country’s most popular and talented songsters. Thanks to his beautiful voice, he holds the award for Best Singer of the last 20 years from YUNA held earlier this year. But even more than that, the lyrics he sings and the music he plays are not the “pop” to which we’ve become accustomed among the current Ukrainian music scene. Presenting his acoustic programme this evening, called Another Version, we’re about to see yet another side of the Ukrainian superstar.

Admission is 150 – 1,000hrv. For more information call 538-0100.

Learning by Doing

Art Club for Kids, Babuin (Petlury 10)

There is no woman in Ukraine who wouldn’t be excited by this musician; both his charisma and his unstoppable energy turn general music lovers into fanatic admirers! A real man for all seasons, Baskov knows how to excite his audience and performs both classic operatic arias as well as pure pop. Meet the Russian macho man, famous for his musical experiments and more, tonight!

Tickets are 180 – 2,000hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

20 May at 12.30

This most recent art club for kids organises groups each week to help get little visitors better acquainted with the world of artistic masterpieces. Created in an easygoing and fun atmosphere, these afternoons will definitely be your kids’ cup of tea. They includes not only lessons and discussions, but also the chance for your children to become their own little artists.

Who knows, perhaps you will be inspiring the next Monet...

Admission is 85hrv. For registration or more information call 098-635-4846.

Arsenale 2012

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times. Rebirth and Apocalypse in Contemporary Art, Mystetskiy Arsenal (Lavrska 10-12)

24 May – 31 July

Taking only the best features from the world famous Venice Biennale, Mystetskiy Arsenal is producing the first ever Biennale Ukraine. The long name given to the art fair aims at highlighting the long history of Ukrainian art, which has risen out of the ashes from its fair share of misery and

decay. Divided into four parts, The Restless Spirit draws inspiration from myths and legends, In the Name of Order investigates the rationalism behind the power that dominates our culture, Flesh analyses the human body along with its desires, and finally The Unquiet Dream focuses on nightmares and ineluctable twists of faith. Arsenale has just recently posted an entire list of participants. Check them out at www.arsenale2012.com/ participants/?lang=eng.

We’re With You Too

Red Hot Chili Peppers (US, funk, rock), Olympic Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55a)

25 July at 19.00

More than just legends of rock, the gods of funk are headed to Kyiv for the first time ever this summer! Bringing their most recent album called I’m With You, it took some time to release this, their 10th EP. It has been, however, well worth the wait. Headlining various festivals and playing their own sold-out tours for over 20 years now, the guys have won 7 Grammys and continue to pump out some top tunes. The time has come for Ukraine to enjoy the antics of Anthony, Flea, Chad and Josh, in what will no doubt be one of the biggest concerts of the year.

Tickets are 600 – 800hrv. For more information call 080-050-5750.

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Spring Tunes All ‘Round

War of Kings in Music

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

King Arthur (musical opera) with Offertorium Ensemble, Collegium Kyiv, Vox Animae Choir, Master Klass Cultural Centre (Lavrska 16)

18 – 22 May at 19.00

Superheroes of Rock

Supergroup (US, instrumental rock), Bingo Club (Peremohy Pr 112)

26 October at 19.00

One of the world’s most famous drummers, Modern Drummer Hall of Famer and Modern Drummer Magazine 26-award holder, Mike Portnoy, is coming to Kyiv with his Supergroup. The term “supergroup” stared appearing more readily in the late 60s, meaning a rock group made up of musicians already popular for their work in other bands. This particular group is made up of bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr Big, Niacin), guitarist Tony Macalpine (popular for his multiple solo projects) keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theatre, Billy Idol, Alice Cooper) and of course, drummer Portnoy (Dream Theatre, Transatlantic, Neal Morse). There’s bound to be something for all. Take it in.

Tickets are 350 – 600hrv. For more information call 424-2555.

Kyiv Sculpture Project

Exhibition of sculptures by various artists, National Botanic Garden (Timiryazevska 1)

2 June – 2 July

Kyiv is exceptional in the spring and summer, made all the more so by our beautiful botanical garden. Making space for 20-odd sculptures this year, Ukrainian and foreign artists will be putting all of their creative energies into great figures and monuments for your viewing pleasure. Standing eight metres tall and weighing more than six tonnes, the highlight will undoubtedly be The House of Knowledge by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

For more information call 235-4471.

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The National Philharmonic of Ukraine presents the Kyiv Spring International Music Festival, inviting some of the world’s best in classical music to perform. Setting the nimble fingers of Serhiy Slovachevsky and Pavlo Nersesyan (Russia), Loran Petitgirard (France) and Marcos Vinicius (Brazil) to work, musical masterpieces of Debussy, Bach, Kisin, Giuliani, List, Haydn, Paganini, List and others will be played throughout. Get in on the magic.

Tickets are 60 – 135hrv. For more information call 278-1697.

Hleb’s Here to Help Hleb Samoyloff and the Matrixx (CIS, gothic rock), Underground Music Hall (Moskovski 13B)

20 May at 19.00

Looking to have a rocking night?

Like your stars of the stage suitably eye-shadowed up and gothed out? Hleb is your man. He’s been around for a while – this latest incarnation came about after the demise of cult groups Agatha Christie and Naive back in January 2010.

Hleb decided to put together his own combo with a few ex-members of each, and they’ve gone on to huge success. Expect a night of intense sounds and serious moshing!

Admission is 250 – 350hrv. For more information call 277-3540.

27 May at 16.00

In 1691, Henry Purcell created a music-drama that blends humour, slapstick and sensational effects. His King Arthur tells a story about a war of two kings who are so keen on both getting power as well as winning the love of a blind princess, they will stop at nothing for it. Performed by the Offertorium Ensemble, Collegium Kyiv, the Vox Animae Choir and number of soloists, this exciting musical explores the notion of Britishness at the end of the 17th century, and is a fabulous way to become better acquainted with Purcell’s infamous work.

Admission is 40hrv. For more information call 594-1063.

The Mother of Musicals

12 Musicals, October Palace (Instytutska 1)

30 May at 19.00

Musical lovers (and you know who you are) will be happy to learn that songs from the 12 best musicals of all time will be performed here in the city, and soon! A handful of Russian artists will be doing the deed, combining music, voice, choreography and even circus tricks to ensure you enjoy the experience as much as possible.

There will be excerpts from Cats, Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet as well as Bombay Dreams and Mozart L Opera Rock. Wouldn’t It Be Lovely if you were there?

Tickets are 180 – 1,800hrv. For more information call 279-1582, 278-7492.

No Smoking Allowed

Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra (Gypsy techno-rock band), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

21 May at 19.00

Nominated a couple of times for a Palme d’Or as well as an Oscar for Best Foreign Film, Emir Kusturica has proved to the world his talent as a director. But who’d have guessed that he’s also a talented musician? When he joined the band as bass player in 1986, the No Smoking Orchestra was popular in Yugoslavia only. Suddenly, however, concert agencies the world over started booking them. Was it all due to the genius of Emir Kosturica? You’ll have to get a ticket to find out!

Tickets are 170 – 1,590hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

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Kyiv Life

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The EssenŃ Đľ

J GRETER ART CENTRE Anastasia Podervyanska, Inna Khasileva and Nastassia Grygorieva, three young Ukrainian artists, opened their joint exhibition on 26 April at the semi-new Greter Art Centre. Revealing the essence of life in paintings, the opening gathered a good number of people, who also had the opportunity to speak to the artists themselves. Open until 28 May, you too can discover the crux of it all.

Artist Nastassia Grygorieva with director of J Greter Art Centre Leonora Yanko

Katya Datsyuk and Patrick Hardon pause for a pic

Artist Anastasia Podervyanska (left) speaking to one of the guests

Ex-Gorchitza Alla Moskovka (left) and friend Sculptor Oleksandr Smirnov and artist Svetlana Lopukhova

Cleaning Up the City

PEIZAZHNA ALLEY Kyiv activists from Zrobymo Ukrainu Chystoyu got their friends together on 28 April to clean up the mess left by inconsiderate litterbugs along Peizazhna Alley over the last year. We caught them in action where the InterContinental team together with those from Kyiv Yoga Studio, Watsons and Vozdvizhenskiy Hotel were hard at work. It took some time to get the rubbish in the bins, but thanks to all those who worked long hard hours, it was mission accomplished! Great job, everyone!

Andriy Stepanko and Ernau Olae get ready for a hard day

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Putting in the effort

Anya Petrova and Khrystyna Kuksova not afraid of getting a little bit dirty

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv Finance Manager of BASF Katerіna Agafoshіna and Head of Commercial Department of CIB Credit Agricole Serhiy Didenko

General Manager of Adopen Wintech Ali Kunt in conversation with Wolfram Rechbock from Arzinger

Businessmen Get Together in Ukraine

ARIZONA BBQ A joint event uniting Turkish, German and Italian businessmen was held in Kyiv on 24 April. Together with their Ukrainian colleagues, the entrepreneurs spoke about the development of their relationship, and how it has only improved communications in recent years. Nibbling on snacks and sipping on cocktails, the DWK, AIU and TUID enjoyed the evening immensely, as they listened to some traditional Ukrainian music and conversed about what makes their lives so significant here in Ukraine – their business.

A few Ukrainian tunes

Vice President of TUID Burak Pehlivan and President of DWK Hilmar Enke after signing the cooperation protocol between the two Associations

Director of Ukraine Consulting Sven Henniger looking smart

Roberto Poliak of UniCredit Bank in conversation

President of AIU Giuseppe Masci and PR Director of TUID Alaaddin Guven Memis

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Ahmet Kadioglu – Country Manager of the leading Turkish electricity equipment company Viko

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Most Amazing award winner, Denys Talalaev, together with participant Danylo Lazarev

Valeriya Butska, voted Most Sporty, in the middle of her performance

Dyvo Dytyna 2009 Strongest Female awardholder, Romana Leptsova showing us her stuff

Pretty Talented Kids

FREEDOM CONCERT HALL Since 2008, Ukraine has been handpicking the most talented young representatives of the country, with its Dyvo Dytyna awards ceremony. Gathering thousands of entries for its fourth go-round on 27 April, the task was to choose 15 of the most capable kids. While it proved a tough job, winners were eventually chosen and names announced. The Smartest Child Award went to Anna Sorochynska; Khrystyna Kocheharova and Ksenia Nechypurenko were awarded Most Creative; Most Sporty went to tennis player Mykhailo Kvantaliani and gymnast Valeriya Butska; winner of Ukraine’s Got Talent, Denys Talalaev, also won Most Amazing with his fire show; while the Most Heroic award was given to Oleksandra Hurzhema, Maria Kurylyuk and Violetta Kovalenko.

A fashion show presented by the Association of Children’s Fashion

Singer Vitaliy Kozlovskiy charmed everyone with his voice

Jury member and National Artist of Ukraine Viktor Shpotko

President and founder of the award Dyvo Dytyna Viktor Novikov Miss Kyiv 2012 Anna Zub

Jury members Olha Sumska and Viktor Kvashuk

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv Queen of your Heart

President of the Queen of Ukraine competition Natalya Kovaleva takes to the stage Third runnerup Lyudmyla Kuzmina together with First runnerup Khrystyna Cherneha

NATIONAL OPERA OF UKRAINE On 25 April, the Grand Final of National’s Queen of Ukraine 2012 pageant was held at the Opera House with all of the pomp and grandeur you might expect from such a majestic undertaking. Starting in March of this year, 26 participants from various Ukrainian cities began appearing on the First National Channel in preparation for the one big night. After five tours to all of the towns from which the girls originate, the jury made up its mind: it had to be Simferopil beauty, Angelica Pomutina.

Along with the title Queen of Ukraine 2012, a vast array of other great prizes also became hers, as well as her free ticket to the Miss Model of the World competition.

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This year’s Queen of Ukraine Angelica Pomutina enjoying her moment of glory

German National Director of the Miss Model of the World international beauty contest Berkan Tuzunatac

Artist Petr Lebedynets and musician Anzhei Podzin

Variations

Artist Anna Kryvolap and Margarita Rheinbay Art fans Dmytro Korsun and Olesya Avramenko

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TRIPTYCH GALLERY Anna Kryvolap’s most recent art project was presented to Ukrainian audiences on 25 April at the city’s Tryptych Gallery on Andriivskiy.

The abstractionism found in the human landscape that is Anna’s Variations was what first attracted everyone to the opening.

The vibrant colours and positivism underlined in each piece, however, is what kept them there.

Charmed by the art, you too can have a look until the end of May.

Ukrainian artists, and Anna’s father, Anatoliy Kryvolap with Viktor Ryzhikh

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Odesa back on the market, or have just never had the certain question popped. And here they are, out in the discos, forced back onto the market or never having been off it. They are a little like Andriy Shevchenko in their own way – shades of former glory. They still look good, still svelte, a little more make-up than yesteryear. They probably even tell themselves they are better than they were a few years ago, as they now have extra experience and maturity – little knowing how most men are averse to both. They are gradually sliding out of their prime, like a car with a disengaged handbrake rolling down a gentle decline.

And yet, they remain within the perimeters of Beauty City, What happens when you get to the outer limits though? The girls past their early 30s, out at clubs, still on the market for whatever reason. Look, ladies, this isn’t the west, this isn’t Sex and the City. Over there it’s ok for women in their 30s to do just what you’re doing; over here, it’s just not. If you are a lady past early 30s here, when it comes to clubs, it’s time to get out of the game; rather than stand and gather dust like an unloved lampshade in the territory you ruled ten years ago.

Sensation sends vibrations through the virtual world. Those vibrations register on the radar of Tweets of the Week, and here they are…

Julia Shostack @JuliaShostack @Axwell waiting on you 5 may for Sensation INNERSPACE in Kiev! Hope you’re will come... Ömürcan Boz @OmurcanBoz On may 5th 2012, Kiev will welcome SENSATION bro :))) @GencayErtunk Peter Hinzer @PeterHinzer @MCGeeTalks Hi! Two friends and I will go to Kiev if you take us to Sensation!

What do you think?

MoiseCostel @MoiseCostel Nice One :) Relax ... Ready For Sensation Kiev !!!! http://fb.me/10SV4i6Eb john andersson @realzoobrazil @therealsebleger: I have to buy a white pants as I play Sensation in Kiev this Saturday. I think I will pass the White pants..

Hi Graham, I’ve been reading a bit of your recent writing and hearing a few bits and pieces about you. So, you love the Russian language, have been spotted about town wearing a Lenin badge and, from what I hear, are going to Russia on your summer holidays. Moreover, you don’t much care for Lviv, rather dislike the Ukrainian language and actually seem not to much like anything about Ukraine that isn’t similar to Russia. So, I was wondering, why don’t you just clear off and go to that terrible Russia – you deserve each other!

Yours, Proud Ukrainian Dear Proud Ukrainian, Hey, easy there big guy, I like Ukraine plenty much. True I also like Russia and, if to be honest, I think anti-Russian sentiment is a bit saaaaaaaad. You know, a smaller country disliking its bigger neighbour – cliché central. As for Ukrainian nationalism, well, to my understanding much of it seems to derive from this very anti-Russianism and a lot of it is just trying too hard. You’re a new country, give yourselves some time and a national identity will emerge. Don’t try to force it. And don’t say ‘Come, we are in Ukraine, let’s drink vodka and insult Russians’, without appreciating the irony.

By the way, I wear that Lenin badge both ironically and post-modernly. So there!

Yours, Comrade Phillips

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t’s an uncomfortable idea to any sentient human being. That is, that we have a ‘peak’ age, when we are ‘in our prime’, and after that it’s ‘all downhill’. I recall an excerpt from Elizabeth Taylor’s biography when, in the 80s, her mother was asking a group of her own friends when they peaked, before turning the same question on a piqued Elizabeth. Elizabeth believed her own was yet to come. This proved not quite to be the case.

However, what’s the situation on the ground here in Kyiv when it comes to that pertinent question of peak?

Now I don’t write this from any particular aesthetic high ground – I’m just a bald guy in his mid-30s. But let’s be blunt here, looks are, generally speaking, more important when it comes to ladies. That’s also not to say that ‘past peak’, as it were, the fairer sex still can’t look lovely. If you’re in love, loved even, your face is adorned by a glow that is its own eternal peak. However, if you pass peak without such fortune, it’s a bit bleak. Go to clubs in Kyiv and what do you see (ignoring for this article the few hookers): some girls in their teens up to their mid-twenties. They look fantastic, they are all jazzed up, the night loves them, and because the average age for female marriage in Ukraine is 23, many of these girls will step into a club for perhaps their final time, as a single lady, at the age of 21 or 22.

So let’s cast our demographic upwards to the next bracket: girls in their mid-to-late twenties. These girls have either had a brief marriage, perhaps at 18, over at 23/24, and are

Went there, loved it, what a place. Look out for a forthcoming What’s On feature on this seaside city...

Hydropark

It’s not Odesa, but it’s fun, frisky and right on your doorstep. So, stop sneering!

Khreshchatyk

Strolling up and down with an ice-cream, checking out people checking you out, pure spring bliss!

Austria and Germany

Apparently both of you aren’t coming to Euro 2012 then.

Austria – you didn’t even qualify, Germany – come and take your towels back!

Ukrainian Police

What’s Not

What’s Wrong Tweets

What’s What

That Said

Described as ‘criminal’ in warnings to coming fans, by certain sections of the media.

We couldn’t possibly comment on that...

Being Tall

The world’s tallest man, born in Ukraine, apparently can’t find shoes to fit. No word on whether he’s insisted on white and pointy.

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

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Take Me Out!

Every time a TUCC event comes around, there’s always a heated discussion in the What’s On office as to who should attend: will it be Paul and Lana, or Katya and I? But when Praha came up as the next destination, there was no discussion.

It was Katya and I and that was it. After all, it was where we had our wedding reception, and we’d not been back since. So when the evening arrived, we headed there with a sense of excitement, mixed with a hint of nostalgia.

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raha, in my opinion, is the most beautiful restaurant in Kyiv, in the most beautiful location. It is a beautiful classical building, with exquisitely tasteful décor, set in a beautiful park in front of a lake. In fact, with its pontoon terrace, one could even say it is on the lake. Internally, it has a lovely glass-fronted area on the ground floor, and upstairs it has another large room overlooking the lake. It’s quite stunning. I, of course, already know this, so I’m here to find out what’s the best food they can provide.

Analysis and Appetisers

The TUCC event is located in a smaller room on the second floor, which I suppose is reserved for private functions. As we enter, Katya spots Katya Zinchenko, who appears to be waiting for Mark Burden, and runs off to chat to her. At the same time, I get into a deep conversation on the state of the economy with TUCC President, Terry Pickard.

As we chat, rather pessimistically it has to be said, various members join our throng (including Mark Burden, with whom we’ll be sharing a table), and soon all are present and we’re ready to begin.

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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 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

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Book Shops

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

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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

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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

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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

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