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1995 – Fearsome Fours
then massive 15,000 hryvnia. The not so good news: Ukraine and Russia sign a deal that allows the Black Sea Fleet to remain at Sevastopil until 2017, a move that will have consequences on Ukraine’s sovereignty.
1998 – Big Brother Gives a Beating Astronomic inflation makes almost all Ukrainians millionaires. Kupon millionaires that is, as a simple grocery bill at the local kiosk could cost hundreds of thousands of kupons (the interim currency in use in the land). However, the little Ukraine takes a big step forward on the international political scene when it becomes a member of the Council of Europe.
1996 – School Age
investigations into the Kuchma regime, foul play is suspected. Everyone’s worst fears are confirmed when in November his headless body is found in a forest. As the country approaches its first decade, everyone now fears a Russian style authoritarian regime is emerging that will ruthlessly and violently stamp out all opposition. These fears are confirmed when a series of cassette recordings made by a former security agent that appear to implicate Kuchma in the killings burst onto the international scene.
2001 – Ten! Russia defaults as it is incapable (or unwilling) to fulfill its international debt obligations. This has a terrible effect on the country, and millions of Ukrainians are forced into deeper poverty.
1999 – Entering the Tweenies
Inflation is out of control, so the government implements massive economic reform and introduces the hryvnia as the new currency unit. At last the country gets banknotes that feel like real money instead of the kupons which more resembled sweetie wrappers. Ukraine also gets its first constitution, which sadly will be manipulated, distorted and simply ignored by the country’s politicians for years to come.
1997 – Grade Two
Presidential candidate Vycheslav Chornovil, a much-loved public figure and politician who vigourously defends Ukraine’s national interests, dies in a mysterious car accident on 25 March. Imprisoned several times during the Soviet era, it is a sad loss for the nation. A serious candidate for the presidential elections taking place this year, his death leaves only two real candidates – communist Symonenko and incumbent Kuchma. No choice at all really.
The country celebrates its 10th birthday with massive political unrest. Kyiv is over run with huge anti-Kuchma protests in January and February, and Khreshchatyk becomes a massive campsite for the Ukraine Without Kuchma Protestors. In March the protestors are violently dispersed. Further anti-Kuchma protests taking place this year are quickly and harshly put down, with many protestors arrested and jailed.
2002 – More Bad Influences
2000 – Bad Influences
The good news this year is that independent Ukraine puts its first ever astronaut in space as Leonid Kadenyuk takes a flight on the Columbia space shuttle. For this he was paid a
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Following the mysterious death of the only serious presidential candidate, outspoken journalist and editor of a popular online news site Georgiy Gongadze disappears. Famous for his
Viktor Yanukovych is elected as prime minister, stating his main aim is to overcome poverty in the country. This manifesto pledge serves him well, as the same promise helps him get elected president later (with no one noticing he’d not fulfilled the promise the first time round). Ukrainian journalists
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Ukraine History present a manifesto speaking out against increased levels of censorship, and Ukraine’s international reputation is greatly affected when it is alleged the Kuchma regime has been selling radar systems to Iraq, an allegation that has neither been proved nor properly refuted. All in all, the young country seems to have fallen in with a bad crowd that’s seriously leading it astray.
2003 – The Dirty Dozen
Ukrainian politicians attempt to rehabilitate the country in the eyes of the world by sending some troops to Iraq. This is also the year of the Tuzla conflict. Tuzla is a tiny island in the Azov sea which used to be part of Russia but was handed over to Ukraine along with the whole of the Crimean peninsula back in 1954. Russia for some reason decides it wants it back, and starts constructing a dam that will attach the island to the Russian mainland in an obvious attempt to claim it as their own. Ukrainian-Russian relations have possibly never been under so much strain, but with great diplomatic pressure from Ukraine and the international community, the dam building stops.
2004 – Testing Independence from the Parents
The year starts well for the country, with Ruslana winning the Eurovision song contest, proving to the world Ukraine has a wild dancing spirit. Towards the end of the year, however, this nation that’s just turned teen faces
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its biggest battle yet as thousands take to the streets to protest rigged elections. At the last moment, the baddies step down, and whom we all hope to be the goodies step up. It’s the job of all teenagers to test boundaries, and Ukraine does it with gusto, breaking completely from Russian influence, at least for now.
genocide against the Ukrainian people. The Party of Regions didn’t even show up for the vote. But this aside, Yushchenko disappoints the nation when he appoints his archenemy Yanukovych as prime minister having been unable to make a go of it with his Orange partner, Yulia Tymoshenko, nor her successor, Yuriy Yekhanurov.
2005 – Freedom?
2007 – Sweet Sixteen
The good news this year is that Ukraine and Poland win the right to host the EURO 2012 football finals, which will fray our nerves for years to come. There’s even more good news at the end of the year for Orange supporters when Yanukovych is sacked as prime minister and Yulia Tymoshenko is given the post for the second time. Will she make good use of it this time? Wait and see. Viktor Yushchenko is inaugurated as president, and the hopes of the people are with him. The young country has stood up for itself, and now it rests on Yushchenko’s shoulders to make the most of it. A little later in the year, Ukraine gets into a fever over bird flu when a whole load of chickens bite the dust in Crimea and a state of emergency is imposed, demonstrating that Yushchenko has a tendency to overreact in a crisis.
2008 – Almost an Adult
2006 – Fierce Fifteen
In order that the country strengthens its notion of independence, Yushchenko sets about instilling some sense of national pride in the country, and reversing years of Russification. Most importantly, the Verkhovna Rada passes a law proclaiming the 1932-33 enforced famine known as Holodomor as an act of
Since 1998 the economy has been growing steadily, and some would say a little too rapidly. Rocketing apartment prices comes to an abrupt halt at the beginning of the year, and then the global financial crisis hits. There is a run on some banks, some of which fail, and lending ceases. Those with mortgages and loans suddenly find it very difficult to make ends meet. Car and consumer goods sales plummet to a fraction of what they were, and those who’d invested in property find that they’ve lost fortunes. Not a good year to be seventeen.
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2009 – Coming of Age
Ukraine celebrates its eighteenth, and the country has survived the financial crisis by borrowing massively. But Tymoshenko proves her populist intentions by, in an attempt to make herself look like the people protector, making a big hoo-ha out of the swine-flu scare and in so doing making a huge dent in the country’s economy by scaring people away. The good news this year is that Shakhtar Donetsk scoops the UEFA Cup, a good portent for 2012.
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2010 – The Last of the
Teen Years
The year starts with the terrible news that the man accused of massive electoral fraud in 2004 is elected president. As soon as he’s inaugurated he starts the process of shoring up power around him, attempting to reverse a previous constitutional reform, appointing a friendly prime minister and cabinet, and quite simply changing the rules right, left and centre to suit himself. New deals are quickly signed with the Russians, and the members of the opposition get charged with criminal offences. Things do not look good for a continuing independent, free and democratic Ukraine. Not good for a kid who’s not yet turned 20.
“FREEDOM IS NOT A GIFT FROM HEAVEN, YOU HAVE TO FIGHT FOR IT EVERY DAY.” SIMON WIESENTHAL, UKRAINIAN-BORN AUSTRIAN ACTIVIST, 1908 – 2005.
2011 – Happy 20!?!
Ukraine turns 20 despite all of the above.
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This Month Festivals
August 2011
A Harvest Hitching The Whirl of Ethno Getting Patriotic Bandershtat Festival, Lutsk
13 – 14 August This festival is special as it is often described as one that embodies the Ukrainian spirit. And you can see why, as its symbol is the well-known head of the liberation movement of the 20th century, the late great Stepan Bandera. Inviting local and international groups to perform, Tartak and Dymna Sumish will be headlining this year. However, music is not the only attraction to this festival: an educational segment which includes seminars with Ukrainian Insurgent Army soldiers (those men who fought on the front lines against both the Soviets and the Germans) will be one element, as will master classes presenting traditional Ukrainian martial arts, a rifle contest, intellectual quests, body-art, poetry with numerous Ukrainian writers and other interesting attractions will certainly unite those who turn out. For more information visit www.bandershtat.org.ua
Etnovyr Festival, Lviv
5 – 7 August
20 – 24 August
Want to get in touch with your Ukrainian side? Take in this festival which features traditional activities such as threshing grain in the fields, baking bread in a village stove and other such domestic pursuits at one time required of all the men and women of this land. Excited by Friday’s endeavours, head on out Saturday where a traditional Ukrainian wedding will be recreated complete with dancing, singing and the binding of the happy couple with a rushnyk. Sunday will be no bore either, as numerous master classes on blacksmithing, pottery, embroidery, as well as an exhibition of authentic household items will take you deep into the Ukrainian ethos. For more information visit www.pirogovo.com.ua
For the fourth year in a row, Lviv in August will become a multicultural city, bringing together representatives of the world’s various cultures to their international ethno fest. In the past, the event has attracted folk bands from Cyprus, Martinique, the Congo, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Israel, Poland and many others. This year’s festival will be no less exotic, offering the music, dance, song and culinary traditions of various cultures and peoples. Continually proving that our ancient customs remain a bottomless source of inspiration and spiritual fervour for all, don’t miss the chance to experience this whirl of folk traditions, without even leaving Ukraine! For more information visit www.etnovyr.org.ua
The Woodstock of the East Kazantip, Popovka, Evpatoriya
A Rock Nest Gnizdo Fest, Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Region
6 August Founded as a pop-rock music competition by Ihor Pelykh (popular Ukrainian musician and TV-host), this festival has, since its inception, been included in the yearly report on the achievements of the Ukrainian pop-rock scene. Suffering the tragic death of its founder in 2009, friends and colleagues have ensured the festival continues incorporating not only Pan Pelykh’s vision but a commemoration to the man himself. Gaining in popularity year after year, this one day of fun in the sun makes sure they have a star line-up of bands with this year being no exception. Names have not been disclosed. However, it’s certain that 6 August will be one of those days this summer where good pop-rock reigns true! For more information visit www.gnizdo.com.ua≠
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Harvest-Wedding Ethnic Festival, Pyrohovo open-air museum
30 July – 20 August The Republic of Happiness is often the way Kazantip is described, as a month-long spell of electronic music held on the shores of Crimea attracts thousands every single year. Continuing on from a 19-year legacy, this event, which was once just an amateur beach party, has become a real, authentic, international summer fest. Playing 24/7 for the whole month of August, you never know who is going to perform. The only thing you can be assured of is the best of the best will be making an appearance. For more information visit www.kazantipa.net
Fascinated with Folk Rock Mlynomania, Pechera, Vinnytsya region
5 – 7 August In addition to the folk rock nature of this festival, Pechera is famous for its Pototsky Temple, a place which was at one time occupied by a Polish family from the Vinnytsya region. The temple was drawn up and built by famous Polish-Ukrainian architect, Volodyslav Horodetsky, and has remained more or less untouched since that time. Another important piece of this area is an ancient windmill of the 19th century, which, incidentally, is where the name of this festival comes from. But besides these wonderful historic sites, the village itself is a beautiful corner of Ukraine with steep Buh river banks and lush green forests. Take a look. For more information visit www.mlinomaniya.org.ua
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Live Music
August 2011
Celebrating Nine Years Tantsy Minus (Russia), Motor’rolla (UA, pop-rock), Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)
Real Men
23 August at 21.00 This summer, Docker Pub will celebrate its ninth birthday, and to help sing the Happy Birthday song, they have invited famous Russian rockers Tantsy Minus and Ukraine’s own Motor’rolla. Playing those hits that have got them to where they are today, these guys know how to rile up a crowd, which will no doubt make this one of the best parties of the summer – do not miss out! Admission is 250 – 550hrv. For more information call 537-1340.
A Star in the Works Nicolas Tym (pop-rock), Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)
13 August at 21.00 Popular Ukrainian artist and ex-Eat Me Tiger vocalist, Nicolas Tym started his solo career in 2009. Quickly working up the ranks to fame and stardom, Tym’s first full-length English-language album is just around the corner. Full of beautiful allegories and metaphors, his songs are different from the fluff one might expect coming from various other Ukrainian superstars. Before you get your hands on that, however, perhaps you might like to take in a concert of his while they are still fairly-reasonably priced. It’s definitely worth a couple hours of your time. Admission is free. For more information call 390-6106.
Mansound (jazz), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)
Interesting Admission Fee Eudard Dilya Prystupa and Na Vidminu Vid band (pop-rock), Divan (Besarabska 2)
5 August at 20.00 Since 2004, after breaking away from Ukraine’s most successful hip-hop group, well-known singer and former member of TNMK, Diliya, has been doing a little folk-pop. Currently, he’s rounding up a few folks to check out his new band, Na Vidminu Vid (On The Contrary) and their new beat, where, along with a bit of pop mixed up with light rap and lounge, their brand spankin’ new video will also be released. Giving the public a bit of break in terms of cost of admission, all you will need to get in is a stuffed animal. Admission is free with a fluffy toy. For more information call 235-7366.
11 August at 22.00 Using only their voices to enlighten and entertain, famous Ukrainian sextet, Mansound, is continuing their joyful journey throughout the country and beyond. Playing for over 16 years, this next concert tour is called Zhara-capel and is fully dedicated to Mansound’s upcoming album planned to be released in the fall. As one of the country’s most impressive innovators in music, evenings such as these are always special. But especially tonight, as new songs, a new sound and a new member will be introduced! For tickets or more information call 279-4137.
Summer Jazz Solomin’s Trio (jazz), Divan (Besarabska 2)
Three Covers, One Birthday
10 August at 20.00
Zemfira Birthday Party (cover bands), Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)
Solomin’s Trio is an interesting group. Consisting of domra player Solomin, pianist Bogolyubov and double bassist Kornienko, these three are rarely seen rehearsing; saving all of their creative energy for the stage instead. If you’ve never seen them in action, this is your chance to be wowed by a great mixture of jazz, world music and fusions therein. Don’t miss it! Admission is free. For more information call 235-7366.
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26 August at 21.00 Russian singer Zemfira is one many a former USSR citizen will recognise. Playing Russian rock that goes back to the 1990s, she is loved by all, which is why her birthday coming up this month is one that could not go unnoticed. To celebrate, Ukrainian bands – PLB; the eccentric Nana; and DJ47 – will be getting together to play all of the enigmatic singer’s songs. If you know anything about Russian rock, you should know this is an evening that will be well attended. Admission is 50hrv. For more information call 390-6106.
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This Month Art
August 2011
Gasping for Air Over the Edge
Independent
On the Edge of Earth exhibition by Ivan Mykhailov, Bottega Gallery (Mykhailinska 22b)
Exhibition of works by Ukrainian artists, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12-14)
From 12 August
Until 13 August
This year, Ukraine is celebrating its 20th anniversary of independence – an important date for an ancient country, but young state. Mystetsky Arsenal, Ukraine’s biggest art space, is presenting a huge project to show the entire sweep of Ukrainian contemporary art over the past 20 years of self-governance. The organisers claim that the exhibition will include the best samples of art works in all genres, and will represent Ukraine’s spiritual and creative fields as far back as 1991. Don’t miss this event and your chance to see how the country has and continues to gain confidence step-by-step. For more information call 288-5225.
This exhibition will bring visitors to the very edge of the earth, where sea, harmony and peace prevail, making up a parallel world for those who choose to enter. This metaphysical space, inspired by marvelous Crimean landscapes, also reflects the inner world of Mykhailov, where the deserted and spacious horizons of his memories are in full bloom. Combining his traditional art-style with hyperrealism, this exhibition is something worth seeing, as it reveals very human attributes such as solitude, self-learning and longing for perfection. For more information call 279-5353.
Breath of the Earth exhibition by Ukrainian contemporary artists, M17 (Antonovycha 102-104)
From 17 August Ukraine has a powerful tradition of non-figurative art which goes back to the beginning of the last century and often incorporates texturised pieces intended to demonstrate one’s eternal affiliation to the earth. Such modest works turn a simple line or a colourful spot into an expressive tool responsible for transmitting an idea, fantasy or memory. Loaded with this kind of imagery, no one piece is ever viewed or interpreted in the same way, which makes this an outstanding collection united by the same source – the earth, the landscape, the taste and feel of its soil. For more information call 596-2030.
Mastering the Environment Exhibition of photographic works by young Ukrainian photographers, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)
Until 1 September Brucie Collections has a reputation for the most up to date, authentic and admirable photographic works from all over the world. However, starting mid July, the gallery will be exhibiting the snapshots of a number of fine young local Ukrainians whose work fits in perfectly with what is going on in the world at the moment. Allowing a little poetry, romance, humour and even some sarcasm into their pieces, these youngsters are themselves creating trends, and convinced that our reality always has some piece of surrealism attached, they beckon you to look closer. For more information call 205-4264.
Love in the Big City The Cult of Existence Cult – an exhibition of works by Albina Yaloz, Ya Gallery (Voloska 55/57)
Until 29 August Ya Gallery, as always, is presenting a very interesting exhibition called Cult, by Odesa artist Albina Yaloza. Concerning herself with the indifference people display toward those household items we use every day, she’s not saying of course that you should have an intimate relationship with your vacuum cleaner; an item that could tell substantial stories given the chance. However, we have come to regard such items as wholly insignificant in today’s busy world, and that’s not good either. What the artist suggests is that we take a look at life through the lives of such items, and bringing each chair, fork or piece of pottery back into a less formal existence, Yaloza expects you will change your tune. For more information call 537-3351.
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Piccolo Amore, an exhibition of photographic works by Vita Buyvyd, Karas Gallery (Andriivsky Uzviz 22a)
Until 23 August Vita Buyvyd is an extraordinary photographer and artist who feels and understands the tension rising in society today. Merging various different genres – such as watercolour and collage – in any one of her exhibitions, this next showcase, Piccolo Amore, uses photography only. It is a series of shots in a megalopolis that focus on a single individual alone in different crowds, where, unfortunate as it is, suicide is often the solution to the incessant loneliness situations like these create. Adding glam magazines and comics to relieve the strain on this distressing reality, take in this most recent exhibit today – it could be Kyiv. For more information call 238-6531.
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Nightlife
August 2011
Dressing Up for Kyiv HITT (Japan, visual kei), Bingo (Peremohy 112)
Vibrant Visuals Aids Club Styles Video Mix Project, Forsage (Harmatna 51a)
19 August at 22.00 Forsage has long ceased being just a club, in part because since its inception it has strived to play only the latest trends in world music. With three dance floors, this next project on the go is going to keep all night owls up ‘til the break of dawn as Anna Lee, Arnaby, Fandy and Johnnie Play know their way around the turntable. Adding a little pizzazz to the evening, all hits will be hooked up to video so you can scope out the visuals while you get down and boogie. It’s a good start to the weekend. For admission prices or more information call 232-6780 or visit www.forsageclub.com.ua
11 August at 19.00 Visual kei is a movement among Japanese musicians which features the use of makeup, over the top hairstyles and costumes worthy of the best Rockette. The music they play is a subgenre of Japanese rock with a little punk, glam and metal thrown in to spice things up a bit; which is where HITT comes in. He’s Japanese, he’s a singer, songwriter, and musician and he’s got a style very similar to that of visual kei. That said, he also likes to mix it, throwing in strong pop, rock and jazz beats into all he does as well. With most of his stuff composed on the piano, HITT is a one man band with amazing music, not to mention how good the boy looks considering he’s a dude. Tickets are 150hrv. For more information call 424-2555.
Relax and Let Go Ladies Night, D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)
10, 17 & 24 August at 22.00 With four floors of entertainment, D’Lux is one of Kyiv’s top clubs. Not only do they know how to their customers right, but they do it in style. As one prime example, they have turned every Wednesday in Kyiv into Ladies Night, where the evening from 22.00 onwards is aimed at ensuring all the girls have a good time. Had a bad day? Give yourself the deluxe treatment. For admission prices and more information call 200-9009.
It’s All About Respect Respect Family Night, Go-Go Beach Bar (Trukhanivskaya 1)
Shake It! Hot Maracas, Shooters (Moskovska 22)
11 & 18 August at 21.00 One of the best things about Kyiv is its energetic nightlife. And as one club that has been infusing the club scene with their own special brand of fun, Shooters has to be included in the city’s top venues. Gearing up for the weekends, Thursdays round this expat hangout are especially fun as cover band Magma gets everybody all riled up! Playing until midnight, the fun continues with the arrival of special guest Mr Cuervo and the club world’s hottest Latin-flavoured tunes! Admission is free for all until 23.00, after G-90hrv. For more information call 254-2024 or visit www.shooters.kiev.ua
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6 August – 22.00 The biggest drum’nbass/urban music night is coming up this first weekend in August with DJ Gvozd and DJ Zemine at the helm. Gvozd is one of the most famous DnB DJs in Russia, not to mention his kudos as a producer and radio DJ on Pirate Station. Zemine on the other hand is considered the first lady of drum’n’bass in St Petersburg who, when she’s got the time, can also be found designing, producing and writing. While both DJs of the Respect Family label will be playing up a storm tonight, local acts such as Detail, Fade, Hemp Shark, London, Maya and Dego, will be putting in their two cents as well. It’s going to be a good night – get in on it. Admission is 70hrv. For more information call 233-0617.
Wazzup! In Da Hood, Hike Beach Bar (Dneprovskaya Naberezhnaya 2a)
5 August at 23.00 Dropping dope beats and killer bass all weekend long (that’s our attempt at homeboy speak), there’s a new beach bar in town called Hike we’re thinkin’ it’s time you checked out. This particular Friday night, DJ Unlimited, DJ Junior Ben and DJ Mark will be at the turntable, and with a little help from a whole lotta people – H-Fam, Gin Tonic, S.NOD, OutSide, KosmoSS & Sep, SkOL, FLip & Dave, and Crazy Vit, just to name a few – this ain’t no teaparty, this here is a shindig of the highest degree. Admission is 50hrv. For more information call 063-575-5346.
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Coming Soon The Original Macadam Flower
Oops… She Did it Again
Emma Shapplin (France, opera), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
8 November at 19.00
Britney Spears (USA, pop), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)
Emma Shapplin is a waif of a woman with a voice that makes walls shake and glass break. Her extraordinary talent was revealed in early childhood which grew into a classical music career as a teenager. Crossing over into other genres, fame followed close behind, turning each and every concert of hers into an operatic pop experience not to be missed! Performing in Latin and ancient Italian, her musical experiments go far beyond that which any genre can classify, which her last album, featuring a hard rock sound supporting her beefy vocals, well demonstrated. Tickets are 200 – 3000hrv. For more information call 247-2316.
27 September at 19.00 Britney Spears was an absolute icon for youth in 2000 when her debut album ...Baby One More Time hit music store shelves; and let’s be honest the shelves over in Petrivka couldn’t keep up either. While she had taken a break from music due to, shall we say, erratic behaviour, she’s now up to her seventh studio album (if you can believe it) called Femme Fatale. Ranked number six on Forbes Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world in 2010, you might want to get your butts in the seats for this one: drama seems to follow Britney wherever she goes and this concert will be no exception. Tickets are 590 – 9990hrv. For more information call 246-7406.
Lady and Her Orchestra
Global Rock Fever
Surganova and Orchestra, (Russia, pop-rock), National Aviation University (Komorova 1) & Artist’s House (Artema 1-5)
Global East Rock Festival, Chaika Airfield, Kyiv
10 – 11 September
Miracles in the Making With Love To a Human Being – Exhibition of photographic works by Howard Shatz, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)
From 3 September Howard Shatz is an outstanding and well-known American photographer who’s most passionately inspired by the human body. In the past, he has devoted entire series of works to redheads, pregnant women, newborns and ballerinas under water. In other words he has and continues to find new incredible angles to shoot the most incredible pictures. Because he puts so much into each and every shot he takes, his works cannot simply be called pictures. No, Howard Shatz waits for the miracle of light/angle/ hue/expression before he captures the most incredible illustrations of the human body you will ever see. For more information call 3531234.
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Global East Rock Festival is one of the biggest, best-known and most ambitious rock festivals in Ukraine, gathering thousands of rock music fans to one of the biggest and best arenas in Kyiv. Organisers have already announced the festival’s first headliner for this year: legendary Finnish band, Children of Bodom. Known for their rough vocals and crazy rhythm, their performances are absolutely spectacular! Other bands from Latvia, Belarus, Germany, Poland and other countries are also on the guest list and will no doubt shake Chaika with their wild rock‘n’roll. For more information visit www.globaleastfan.com
15 & 16 November at 19.30
Tango 3.0 Tour Gotan Project (France), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
30 September at 19.00 These guys are not world famous, but they should be. Taking classic world music and mixing it up with beats and breaks reminiscent of the sounds coming from top DJs around the globe, the Gotan trio have done something really special. Coming together in 1999, Philippe Cohen Solal, Eduardo Makaroff and Christoph H. Müller love love love everything tango (as you can see, if you look close enough, at their name). Featured in Schindler’s List, The Scent of a Woman, Shall We Dance and more, their tracks are so intense they will send shivers up your spine. Deserving of all the acclaim they receive and more, take these guys in. Tickets are 200 – 1900 hrv. For more information call 247-2316
Ex-Night Sniper Svitlana Surganova, a Russian musician and singer with an interesting story to tell, comes to Kyiv with another huge event. Celebrating her birthday on the same evening as the first concert, 15 November, the programme she has prepared is sure to be something more than her usual ordinary track list. However, her concert the next day will also be something special as she and her little orchestra will be playing their best hits acoustically. Tickets are 150 – 500hrv. For more information call 408-3300 or 212-0547.
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Gen X Music Maker An Ocean IAMX (UK, electronic), Crystal Hall of Emotions (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 22 October at 19.00
Nothing Weak About This Girl Skin (Skunk Anansie, UK), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)
IAMX is the solo music project of Chris Corner, formerly of the Sneaker Pimps. Whether you were a fan of the band or not, Corner is his own man playing electronic and indie to lyrics that are often highly controversial. Performing, producing, mixing and mastering all of his albums himself, this guy is more than just a one man band accompanied by a live line-up wherever he happens to be performing. His fourth studio album has come out just this year and has held onto that cabaret-esque and dark electronic sound Corner is known for. Tickets are 450hrv. For more information call 288-5069.
They Won’t Bite Hurts (UK, synthpop), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)
20 October at 20.00 Having come together in 2009, the Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson twosome has only just started off along its musical path. Since that time, however, they have been hard at work with singer Kylie Minogue, author Joe Stretch and glam-rock band Scissor Sisters. Busy being the two busy boys they are, their song Wonderful Life hit all the charts all over Europe and has often got people singing “Don’t let go, never give up, it’s such a wonderful life.” Check them out this fall. Tickets TBA. For more information call 246-7406.
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6 October at 19.00 Taking a break after their Dolce Vita tour, Okean Elzy will be back in October, with a huge show held in the capital of Ukraine. Accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, the band will play all of the songs they are known and loved for. This seems to be a trend occurring with many musicians and bands as of late. With our own Ukrainian rockers taking charge, however, you’re sure to hear something you haven’t
The Voice of a Generation Toto Cutugno (Italy, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
9 September at 23.00 The leader of London’s aristocratically alternative Skunk Anansie Deborah Dyer, also known as Skin, is making her way to Ukraine this September. Founded in 1994 by Dyer and bassist Richard Lewis, the group split up in 2001 and Skin pursued a solo career recording two albums independently. In 2009, the group resumed its activities, and releasing its fourth studio album the following year, fans and critics welcomed them with open arms. Their greatest success has always been as a team as songs “Weak”, “Hedonism” and “Secretly” can attest. But having lead singer here with her turntable is a pretty good thing too. Tickets are 250hrv. For more information call 066-485-5555.
Okean Elzy (pop-rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
19 November at 19.00 Already into his late 60s, Italian singer Toto Cutugno is still as energetic as he ever was. And his voice? Even more romantic. Perhaps his secret has to do with his love songs,
heard before! Tickets will go fast so be there or be square! Tickets are 200 – 1250hrv. For more information call 247−2444. the words from which have no doubt kept him young and vibrant. Writing too is a passion of this spaghetti-eating, limoncello-sipping lover of the ladies, which can be found on albums by famous singers Joe Dassin and Dalida. Take in his concert this November, he’ll make sure it’s one you won’t soon forget! Tickets are 200 – 1550hrv. For more information call 247−2444.
A 20 Year Search 20 Years of Presence – exhibition of works by contemporary Ukrainian artists, Institute of the Issues Concerning Contemporary Art (Shchorsa 18d)
From 25 August The 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence gives everyone in the country, and in fact the world, an opportunity to come to their own conclusions about how this relatively new state has performed. Those in the art sphere have not been left out either. With their own interesting and often philosophical point of view, this next exhibition will not only present a dimension of contemporary art that has been most significant in the last two decades, but will also demonstrate the history of contemporary art here in this post Soviet space. Anatoliy Kryvolap, Oleh Tistol, Arsen Savadov and Vlada Ralko are on the short list of those who have helped bring Ukraine onto the artistic world map, and if you don’t catch it here in Kyiv, you’ll have another chance to do so in London. For more information call 529-2051.
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Take Me Out! Listings RESTAURANTS AMERICAN ARIZONA BBQ 25 Naberezhno Khreshchatytska st. 425-2438 Open: 08.00 – 24.00 The only American run restaurant in Kyiv, open since 1995. Free Wifi, drinks, food, parking, satellite TV, credit cards, live music
SAM’S STEAK HOUSE 37 Zhylyanskaya st. 287 20 00 Open: 08 a.m. – 12 a.m. www.karta.ua Steak House. Grill restaurant. Breakfast. Wide choice. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., weekdays WI-FI
KAZBEK 30a L. Ukrainky blvd. 285-4805 Open: 11.00 - 24.00 Restaurant with original interior and traditional Tone stove for baking bread.
KUVSHYN 10 Fedorova st. 592-6363 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 Caucasian cuisine. Every dish served in its own original and unique manner.
MIMINO 10a Spasskaya st. (Podol) 417 35 45 Open: 12.00 – 00.00 www.karta.ua Authentic Georgian cuisine WI-FI
ASIAN TERRACE Mezhigirska 87 B str. +380932673630 +380443511572 Оpen: 18 00 – 06 00 Asian style, comfortable room karaoke with beauties.
PUSHISTIY SUSHI-BAR 23-a Velyka Vasylkivska st. 234-3101 Open: 12.00 ‘til the last visitor leaves Original mix of styles in the interior, fuzzy fur on the walls. 30 kinds of sushi and sashimi.
SAFFRON 3 Vorovskogo st. 569 10 10 Open: Sun – Wed: 12.00 – 00.00 Thu – Sat: 12.00 – 05.00 www.karta.ua Oriental cuisine, Karaoke-lounge WI-FI NOBU 12 Shota Rustaveli st. 246-7734 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 Sushi bar in central location. Great decor and service, wide menu of authentic sushi.
TUBITEYKA 29/50 Tarasivska st. 287-0242 Open: 8.00 – 23.00 Asian and home made cuisine, delicious breakfasts, kalian. Oriental atmosphere – and decoration. WI-FI
CAUCASIAN ANI 72 Chervonoarmiyska st. 4th floor 590-2565 Open: 11.00-23.00 An open show-case kitchen will let you watch the respected Chef cook traditional dishes on the chargrill for you.
HINKALI 4, Shota Rustaveli st. 234-0692 Open: 24 hours Real Caucasian culture reproduced in its best meals. Cuisine with an accent.
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EUROPEAN BACCHUS CLASS Chapaeva 2/16 (I.Franka)St. 234-6506 Open: 09.00 – till the last visitor leaves www.bacchusclass.com The one and the only Wine restaurant in Ukraine. WI-FI 7FRIDAYS CITY-CAFE B Khmelnytskoho 29 278-1187 www.7fridays.kiev.ua Situated in the very heart of Kyiv, the 7Fridays cafe is bursting with city life while striving to preserve a homelike atmosphere. Offering a peaceful corner to forget about city rush, stop for delicious European cuisine for breakfast, business-lunch or dinner. Internet available. WI-FI STORY CAFE 17/18 Naberezhno-Kreschatitskaya st. 467 78 97 Open: 11.00 – 00.00 www.karta.ua French, Italian & Japanese cuisine WI-FI RAZGULYAEVO 70 Stolichnoe highway (to Koncha-Zaspa) 259 17 00 Open: 11.00 – to the last client www.karta.ua Entertainment complex (restaurant, hotel, sauna, paintball) WI-FI
FRENCH COMME IL FAUT Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A 219-1919 Open: Daily from 11.00 - 24.00 French Brasserie style in the heard of Kiev. Lovely and cosy summer terrace. Come and try our new menu and summer business lunch...
CREP DE CHINE 25 Hoholivska st. 537-7070 Open: 08.00 – 23.00 A culinary expirience you won’t forget!
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OLIVERA 2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Street 219-1919 Open: 06.30 - 23.00 All day Mediterranean restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner! Try the probably best breakfast in town. Every Sunday - Family brunch from of 13.00 This coming Sunday, the 5th of June, we are having last brunch for summer, which will again come back in September.
ARENA ENTERTAINMENT 2-a Baseyna st. 492-0000 Open: 9.00 ‘til the last visitor leaves Spacious and cozy restaurant with European cuisine and micro brewery.
TEATRO RESTAURANT OPERA HOTEL 53 B. Khmelnitskogo st. 581 70 70 Open: 06.30 – 23.00 Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite selection of the best dishes around the Mediterranean Sea Flavors & Tastes at their best!
TERRACOTTA 5-7/29 Pushkinska st. 537-4535 Open: 07.00 - 23.00 Mediterranean restaurant of superior cuisine. Wine and cigar rooms offer the perfect touch to Terracotta’s delicious dining experience
FUSION BEEF MEAT & WINE Shota Rustaveli 11 225-0035 Open: 12.00-24.00 Meet cuisine with no ethnic equivalent. Only the best meat from top suppliers and a wide choice of wine match. WI-FI BUDDHA-BAR KIEV 14 Kreschatik st. (near Khreshchatyk hotel) 270- 7676 Open: Mo – Wed: 13.00 – 02.00 Thu – Sat: 13.00 – 04.00 Sun: 14.00 – 02.00 www.buddhabar.com.ua Restaurant lounge-bar WI-FI MARRAKESH 24 Sagaydachnogo st. (Podol) 494 0 494 Open: Sun – Thu: 12.00 – 01.00 Fri – Sat: 12.00 – 04.00 www.karta.ua Oriental restaurant. Moroccan, French & Japanese cuisine. Hookah menu. WI-FI MAROCANA 24 Lesi Ukrainky blvd. 254-4999 Open: 11.00 - 02.00 This popular beau monde hang-out bills itself as a fashion TV cafe.
BIER PLATZ (NEW!) Maidan Nezalezhnosti – 7 Khreshchatyk 067-407-5544 From 11.00 until the last client Delicious Czech, German and Ukrainian cuisine. 11 sorts of draft beer. 7 plasma screeens and 1 huge wall screen, offering various sports channels. Wi-Fi B-HUSH Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A 11th floor, InterContinental Kyiv 219-1919 Open: Tuesday till Thursday 18.00 - 02.00 / Friday and Saturday 18.00 - 04.00 Rooftop panoramic bar - summer terrace with stunning view of Kiev. b-hush... b-cool... b-there...
GRILL ASIA RESTAURANT 5 Alla Tarasova st. 581-12-34 Open: 6:00 - 24:00 Two open kitchens, European and Asian cuisine in luxurious surroundings. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
INTERCONTINENTAL KYIV LOBBY LOUNGE BAR Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A 1 st floor, InterContinental Kyiv 219-1919 Open: 08.00 - 02.00 Enjoy the best coffee in town with home made pastries in a unique atmosphere. Great selection of whiskies, wine and comfort food at your choice - Lobby lounge the place to meet in Kiev.
MYKA RESTAURANT Khreshchatyk 46a 227 8943 Open: 12-24 Delicious international cuisine in the heart of Kyiv
HUNTER 147/5 Saksahanskoho st. 236-3735 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 There is no need to go hunting – just visit this special originally decorated grill-restaurant, try excellent grilled meat and fish!
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Kyiv Life Borys Timonkin waving in and around the finish line
KCC members Oleksandr Guley and Andriy Dubrovskiy
At Sea with a Cigar SAILING ACADEMY YACHT CLUB As is often the case every year about this time, the Kyiv Cigar Club gathered together on the Kyiv Sea on 23 July to compete in the 8th Glenmorangie Regatta. There were only a select few who got to race. However, after a harsh three hours, it was the yacht captained by Borys Timonkin that took first place. Those who remained ashore were not forgotten about, as delicious wines, cognacs, snacks and of course cigars awaited all the whole day through.
Zarina brand creator, Natalya Netovkina with the KCC President Milan Paevich
Dayami Morales heading the cigar degustation
FDI’s Maryna Ivanenko enjoys a glass of red
Actor and dancer Dmytro Dikusar in the midst of a degustation
New Wine and Old Friends PANORAMA RESTAURANT On 18 July, some of the country’s top celebrities along with the best sommeliers got together to pop a few corks. The event was headed by Olivier Dega, a French enologist who thinks quite highly of various Ukrainian wines. Teaching those who turned out a few tricks of the trade, no one needed to be told how to chill out with a lovely glass of wine while enjoying marvellous views of the city. French enologist Olivier Dega
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Wine Factory owner Knyaz Trubetskoi and Oleksiy Dyakov talking about wine
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Creative artist Ivan Mykhailov looking confident
Bottega’s Maryna Shcherbenko and friend
Artist Viktor Khomenko taking a break
Bottega Gallery co-owner Vitaliy Shcherbenko and media mogul and gallerist Yuriy Kogutyak
The Edge of the Earth BOTTEGA GALLERY 26 July marked the opening of an exhibition that took everyone to that place where the earth meets its end. Guided by the artist Ivan Mykhailov himself, guests were invited on a journey through a beautiful canvas of natural landscapes and magnificent panoramas. The manner in which Mykhailov paints is often a metaphorical mix with great image diversity all styled in the spirit of modern post-media and hyperrealism. It’s one you too can take in until 13 August.
EBA Business Battle MONAKO RESTAURANT On 19 July, the EBA invited out a bunch of new participants to the second round of the new season of their wonderful Business Battle. In this first round, the Integrites International Law Firm team were in competition with the PricewaterhouseCoopers team, while the second round saw Kreston GСG consulting group fight it out against consultants Dymov and Partners. All teams proved that they are worth their weight in brainpower, but it was the Kreston GSG team that finally won out with their one point advantage!
Kirill Dymov – captain of the Dymov and Partners team
PricewaterhouseCoopers captain Julia Kadibash
The winners! Maximilian Lunov, Anastasia Zhulina, Dmitry Lenda, and Dmitry Tomashevskiy all of Kreston GSG
Team of Integrites International Law Firm: Nadia Maltseva, Alina Plyushch, Andriy Terentyev, Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, Valeriy Kozlov and Elena Malevanaya
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Kyiv Life Volodymyr Lavrenchuk speaking on behalf of Raiffeisen Bank Aval as Vladyslav Rashkovan of UniCredit Bank (left) and the Chamber’s Jorge Zukoski (centre) listen on
A Formal Forum MAYACHOK On 21 July, CEOs, CFOs and other high-level representatives from each member bank gathered for the Forum for Leading International Financial Institutions. The Chamber was pleased to host the forum which included their Summer General Meeting, where all results and activities for 2011 were reviewed, and new opportunities that might enhance future policy in the banking industry were considered.
Ihor Volokh and Miltiadis Papanokolaou from Universal Bank
A well dressed trio: Andriy Potapov of ING Bank with Citibank’s Steven Fisher and Vlad Sochinsky
Volodymyr Lavrenchuk of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Greg Krasnov of Platinum Bank and OTP Bank’s Dmitry Zinkov
Musician Oleksiy Bolshoi and TV Host Anna Suvorova
The Bachelor reality TV show finalist, Yana Solomko with a new friend
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Stars Sing Out AMBER RESTAURANT The night was 20 July, the event was the Amber Voice Party, the result was a super time had by all in attendance! Listening to those folk here in Ukraine who do karaoke best, star celebrities were out in the dozens and were judged by an equally impressive star jury – TV-host Illya Noyabrev, singer Yulia Voice and sculptor Oleh Pinchuk. While there was some tough competition, no one went home a loser, as the whole night was filled with prizes and memories of a good night!
The girls from Blondy wide eyed and bushy-tailed
Jury members Yulia Voice and Illya Noyabrev
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European Hollywood in Ukraine ODESA OPERA HOUSE The second annual Odesa Film Festival is an event that has taken up much of the attention of the star-studded population. Bringing the nine cinematic days to a close, however, the final awards and closing ceremonies took place at the Opera House on 23 July. All in all, 71 movies were shown, and leaving it up to the jury to decide on the best of show, the Golden Duke was given to French director Celine Sciamma for her film, Tomboy. If you didn’t make it out this year, make sure you mark it on your calendars for next summer as organisers are promising even more interesting movies. German directors and sisters Yasemin and Nesrin Samdereli received the Audience Award
Winner of Best Stage Direction Olias Barco, actress in the Grand Prize winner, Tomboy, Sophie Cattani, and director Roy Berner receiving awards in lieu of Karen Berger for his film 2Night
Mykhailo Kulinyak and Serhiy Tihipko seated for the ceremony
Cinema State Agency of Ukraine representative Kateryna Kopylova and Minister of Culture Mykhailo Kulinyak
Russian actor and comic Mykhailo Zhvanetskiy with his wife Natalya
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Young Uruguayan director, Arauco Hernandez, was acknowledged for his contribution to the cinema world by famous European actor Ezhi Shtur
Ukrainian cinema and theatre star Bohdan Stupka with his wife Larysa
Footballer Vladyslav Vashchuk with his wife Margaryta Sichkar
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Essential Kyiv Fitness Centres GOLF CENTRE Obolonska Naberezhna 20 230-9436 www.golf-center.com.ua The Golf Centre offers 36 stations, a 2-level floodlit driving range, 7-hole golf course, Golf Academy, Pro Shop and restaurant. No membership required! Plenty of free parking on site
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Lybid Hotel Peremohy Square 1 +380 239 76 00 +380 236 63 36 reception@hotellybid.com.ua
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Premier Palace Fitness Center Blvd T. Shevchenka 5-7/29 537-453
Hotels
InterContinental Velyka Zhytomyrska Str 2A 219-1919 hotel.kiev@ihg.com http://intercontinental-kiev.com
Airlines
Ukraine International Airlines ticket office in Kiev 4, Lysenka Street (044) 581-50-50 www.flyUIA.com
Austrian Airlines Kyiv City Office Velyka Vasylkivska 9/2, Reservation: 8-800-3000-492 office.ukraine@austrian.com www.austrian.com More than 60 flights per week from 6 biggest cities in Ukraine to the whole World!
Air France-KLM Kiev, 34/33, Ivana Franka str. 490-24-90, 496-35-75 www.airfrance.ua, www.klm.ua
Airports Boryspil International Airport 490-4777 www.boryspilairport.kiev.ua
British Council Teaching Centre Skovorody 4/12 490-5600
Kyiv-Zhulyany International airport Povitroflotsky 92 242-2309/08 www.airport.kiev.ua
Educational Program LEGO Education Borysa Hmyri 6 Klovskiy Uzviz 8 Heroiv Stalingradu 18 383-5150, 383-5152, 577-2900 www.vynahidnyk.org
Beauty Salons Favorit V.I.P. Club Muzeyny 6 278-3338
Education Delta Air Lines General Sales Agent SIA "ContinAt" Chervonoarmiyska 9/2, #17 287-3595 www.delta.com Now fly Kiev-New York Non-stop
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Language school Nota Bene - Russian and Ukrainian for foreigners - Business English - German, French, Spanish, Italian 8(097) 400-9699 8(067) 738-1691 278-8036 Volodymyrska 7, #17 notabene.school@gmail.com
American Academy of Foreign Languages Dymytrova 16, #16 230-2608 A.B.C. P. Lumumby 23/35, #13 239-1091
Dnipro Hotel Khreschatyk 1/2 254-6777 254-6737
Hyatt Regency Kyiv Alla Tarasova 5 581-12-34 581-12-35 info.hrkyiv@hyatt.com www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com
DTelite School Sahaydachnoho 20/2 417-5770 Business English Center Lesi Ukrainky 3, #114 234-0871 Greenwich Prorizna 22-b 592-7843
Center of Spanish Language and Culture Obolonska 7, 1st Floor 239-2418 www.spanish.com.ua Ez English Blvd Lesi Ukrainki 16, #18 235-5926
Radisson BLU Hotel Yaroslaviv Val 22 Reservations: 492-2200 492-2210 info.kiev@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/hotel-kiev
Marriage Agencies Want to meet a lady who is looking for a man like you ? Save your time and energy and visit www.marriagebynatali.com or call Natali personally at +38-067-232-0803. Our reputation speaks for itself.
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SMARTFOX Language school, Translation’s agency Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 502-6290 www.baziscenter.com
Diamond Recruiters Moskovska 43/11, 3rd floor, office 8 332-3100 www.diamondrecruiters.net kyiv@diamondrecruiters.net Diamond Recruiters helps you attract, retain and motivate Ukrainian and foreign talent. Our specialties include finance, administration, change management, and IT. Middle to senior management positions.
International House Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 238-9870 Oxford Klass School of English English for adults and children, Cinema club 34 Ivana Mazepa St. Kiev, 01015, Ukraine 594-10-64 594-10-62
Translation Services 100 MOV Nahirna 24/1 489-5856 Alliance-profi Mechnikova 6, #33 235-6643, 592-4588 On Time Translation Agency Maiakovskoho Pr 10, 2nd floor 228 02 91 www.ontime.in.ua Anakonda-translate 529-3302
Internet Cafes Bunker Artema 11-a 272-4860 Cyber Cafe Prorizna 21 278-0548 Orki Khmelnitskoho 29/2 228-1187
Medical Centers
Opera Hotel B. Khmelnitskoho 53 581-70-70 537-73-73 reservations@opera-hotel.com www.opera-hotel.com
American Medical Centers Emergency Phone: +38 (044) 490 7600 Berdychivska, 1 +38 (044) 490 7600 +38 (044) 490 7600 patientservices@amc.com.ua
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On the Sofa with... Young, good-looking and successful. But enough about me – let’s talk about Andriy Danilevych. At the tender age of 30, this baby-faced assassin is an editor at TRK Ukraina. He hosts political debates and interviews VIPs, up to and including presidents. He’s just finished for the summer, and What’s On caught up with him before he jetted off to New York. broadcast, and preparations for next Sunday’s show start on the Monday morning. The programme is the work of many people. The host just presents it to the audience.” Come on Andriy, nobody likes a martyr. Carry on. What’s it like when the show ends? “You always have this pleasant state of fatigue on a Sunday. You have a beer and start another fight on Monday!” OK, enough chit-chat Andriy, let’s get down to business. Who have you interviewed? “Various well-known and important people, including all four Presidents of Ukraine.” Nobody likes a name-dropper, Andriy. Carry on. “I remember in 2008 we had Yushchenko, Tymoshenko and the head of Verkhovna Rada [Yatsenyuk] all in one place in front of an audience of millions. It was a unique broadcast. Oh, and we had the Patriarch of Moscow too.” OK Andriy, point taken. Carry on. Tell us an amusing story. “There are lots of funny stories that happen in the television business. On screen famous people can be strong, smart and funny, but off-camera they are not always the same. So you have to be on your guard. Every word can be used against you!” Come on Andriy, we want some good gossip! Give us some examples. “Often politicians swear on the programme, and blame their opponents for everything, but after the programme they smile to each other and go out to a restaurant, like best friends. We have a lot of games and hypocrisy in our politics.” Andriy, you’re not leaving this building until you dish some dirt. “Flexibility is a core component of a professional politician. They have to find a golden middle between betrayal and a healthy compromise.” Bloody hell. It’s like getting blood from a stone. Right, let’s carry on.
A Man of Many Words
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e asked Andriy how he got started in media, and as usual, it was because of a woman. He was studying to become an engineer, when he fell for a popular radio DJ in the city. “She invited me to her radio station. I saw how she worked on-air, and all the hard work that went unseen by the audience.” Andriy, the point of radio is that the audience doesn’t ‘see’ anything, including those on-air! Carry on. “At first I worked in radio journalism for several years, and when I moved to Kyiv, I tried my hand at television. My first TV job was on the channel 1+1 in 2003.”
Into the Corner Fast-forward to today. What’s it like? “It’s very stressful, and requires a lot of effort and maximum impact. I have almost no days off.” Come on Andriy, you’re about to fly to America! Carry on. “Every Sunday evening I have a live
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Out of the Corner How do you get a politician to answer a question? “Formulate the question well. Also, the right level of impudence might help you: it will allow you to clarify. Finally, you need to be well-informed. The more you know, the more you’ll be able to drive them into a corner, and they will be forced to either answer the question or remain silent. You usually get a good answer that way.” Andriy! You sly dog! And who would have thought it to look at you! So, how free and fair would you say the press is in Ukraine? “You can’t get freedom of the press at once. Freedom of speech is a process, primarily a mental process, and this process is present in Ukrainian society.” Come on Andriy, don’t play these games with us, we’re as well-informed as you get in Kyiv and will back you into a corner faster than the Klitschko brothers. “There is a threat that the process in Ukraine may stop, but I hope the authorities have enough wisdom to avoid it.” That’s better. Given that your station is owned by Akhmetov, who backs Yanukovich, is it difficult for you to be critical of the government? “No-one gives me instructions to show someone in a good or bad light. This is a great incentive for us, and it means we have a great responsibility to be objective. First of all, we stand on the side of the Ukrainian citizen, their rights, and the rule of law in our country.” Good answer, Andriy. You can come out of the corner now. Finally, what’s the least enjoyable aspect of your work? “I have to shave.” Once an engineer, always an engineer.
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