What's On Kyiv Issue 35 2011

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What’s Up

New Visa Rules: Confused? You will be!

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n 1 June, 2011, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued new laws regarding visas. They came into effect on September 10 this year. As far as we could see, the authorities were still trying to work out the details only days before it came into effect, so it seemed pointless writing about it. Since then, not much has changed, and most expats requiring visas remain in differing stages of confusion. Rest assured, we at What’s On, even after extensive investigation, are at a highly advanced stage of confusions, but we’ll tell you what we know, and hope it helps.

The new law introduces major changes in the Ukrainian visa rules and broadens the list of foreigners entitled to obtain Temporary Residency Permits. It aims to standardise visa and temporary residence rules and to bring them into line with European Union practices. Whether it has made it easier is a question for later, but early signs are good, because the number of visa types has been cut significantly to only three. Those three are as follows: Type B: Transit visa (up to 5 days) Type C: Short-term visa (up to 90 days within 180) granted for a period from six months Type D: Long-term (over 90 days) There is still no requirement for visas for citizens of some countries (including EU states, USA, Canada and Japan) for stays of up to 90 days in any 180. This means you can come for 90 days in one trip and then remain outside the country for 90 days, or you can make multiple shorter trips to Ukraine totalling no more than 90 days in a 180 day period starting with the date of your first entry.

Short-term visas will be issued for various purposes including tourism, business or religious trips. But of most interest will be long-term visas for stays of over 90 days, granted for a period of up to three years. Longterm visas will be issued for the purpose of entry for employment.

Visas are issued by Ukrainian embassies and consulates abroad. There is no way to obtain a visa in Ukraine or at the border. The new long term visas are single-entry and are valid for 45 days (the validity dates deter-

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mine when you can enter the country, not how long you can stay). This new type of visa replaces all previously existing visa types that allowed stays in Ukraine for more than 90 days. We are ominously warned that processing times vary, and have heard rumours of lengthy delays.

During the 45 day validity period, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit at your local immigration office (usually referred to by its old acronym, OVIR). The temporary residence permit gives you full legal status in Ukraine and lets you freely travel in and out of Ukraine for as long as it is valid. You will not need to apply for a new visa if you leave Ukraine and you will not need to re-register with OVIR during the permit’s validity period. The situation with regards to family members of residency permit holders is less clear.

To apply for a residence permit once in Ukraine, you will need a letter from the inviting party verified by the respective state body (you also need this to apply for a long term visa). If someone is applying on your behalf, you need to provide them with a letter of permission along with a power of attorney.

The new visa rules are not retroactive and all previously-issued visas, extensions of stay, and temporary residency permits will be still valid until their expiration date.

In the past, some travellers have used multiple-entry Ukrainian business or private stay visas to reside in Ukraine, getting extensions of stay (or “registering”) to remain in Ukraine for more than 90 days. Extensions of stay may still be possible under limited conditions. However, there is no guarantee they will be granted or that holders of “old” visas will be re-admitted to Ukraine if they have already been in the country for more than 90 days out of the preceding 180. If Ukrainian immigration authorities decide that you cannot extend your stay in Ukraine or that you cannot re-enter the country after a trip outside the country, embassies likely won’t be able to help you. You will have no choice but to apply for a new long stay visa abroad.

Finally, foreigners who have been married to a Ukrainian for more than two years are eligible for permanent residency in Ukraine, and you’ll need to contact your local OVIR office or your nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate abroad for more information.

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Kyiv Culture “Kyiv is one huge theatre and all the people are its actors.” This is the famous quote I had in my head as I walked around some of the oldest theatres in town late one afternoon just last week.

The weather was beautiful. The scenery, stunning. The information, very interesting!

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ave you ever been to Ukrainskiy Dim on European Square?

Certainly you have! But I’m willing to bet you didn’t know that back in the 19th century it was the first theatre in all of Kyiv.

Made of wood, it contained benches that could seat 400 and featured 3D plays in Polish! The building was horribly drafty, and rain would often drip onto the heads of spectators, but everyone loved it for the earthy experience!

First Act For those of us who know what exists there now, this is an incredible morsel of history. But there are theatrical finds in this city that go back even further. In the 17th and 18th centuries, students of the Mohyla Academy staged their own plays, amazing people with their creativity. One such play startled spectators with a ladder hanging from the heavens and angels hovering above a hole in which a huge serpent breathed fiery smoke. A boat floating upon a sea with thunder ringing from all directions also made it into this play, Freedom of Drama, about which local papers wrote great reviews. How did the actors and stagehands make it all look so real? It will remain a secret of the set-master for centuries to come. Back to the tour.

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Did you know that the modern Ukraina movie theatre on Horodetskoho was once a horse circus, concert-hall and theatre all in one? The owner of the plot, a man by the name of Krutikov, hired a very talented architect by the name of Bratman to build the 2,500 capacity complex back in the 19th century. Interestingly, the building beside the theatre/circus/concerthall, now the Kyiv Conservatory, was once a well-known, luxurious hotel called the Continental. When the famous Russian bass Fyodor Shaliapin came to Kyiv, he would stay at the Continental and give concerts at the theatre nearby. With the street full of enthusiastic citizens, all wanting a piece of him, Shaliapin would often have to walk across the roof in order to make it to his own concert in time!

Horodetskoho is still considered one of Kyiv’s most exuberant streets even today. Full of restaurants and shops selling all manner of luxury goods, in the 19th century it was known as Little Nice. One of the reasons has to do with a flower shop called Flora of Nice not far from Krutikov’s theatre. Welloff citizens of the capital would frequent the flower shop in which flowers were flown in directly from France. Bouquets were bought and presented to renowned stars, such as Sara Bernhardt or Maria Zankovetska, touring the country.

Second Act Continuing our tour, the next stop is Ivan Franko Theatre. It’s hard to believe but the square on which the theatre sits used to be a lake with walking paths around the large body of water. Various Kyivites would dress up in costume as their favourite heroes and create their own pantomimes while the rest of the city watched on attentively. Short write-ups would

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music

30 September – 6 October 2011

World Ballet Stars Gather in Kyiv International Festival of World Ballet Stars. National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)

30 September at 19.00 This season is stuffed with sophisticated ballet events! One of which includes the international festival of World Ballet Stars! Coming back for the 18 th time, and gathering the best of the best in classical ballet, this gala concert will feature such stars as Ilze Liepa, Anastasiya Volochkova and Vladimir Malakhov. There will also be a Ukrainian portion to the programme which will present no less eminent performances by the Kyiv Modern Ballet as well as soloists of leading Ukrainian ballet troupes. For this evening specifically, everyone has prepared a solo composition, showing nothing but their best!

Tickets are 80 – 1000hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

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CONCERT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC – COMMEMORATING ANATOLIY SOLOVYANENKO Featuring Solovyanenko (soprano), Kyryrlov (tenor), Solodky (tenor), Chikirov (lyrical baritone), Reutova (piano), Voytekh (piano) Works by Rossini, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Lysenko Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music 528-3186

KYIV MUSIC FEST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine 278-1697

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KYIV MUSIC FEST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine 278-1697 GALA-CONCERT Celebrating Mykola Dyadyura and Oleksiy Baklan Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine 279-1169

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THE SOROCHYNSKIY FAIR Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257 THE MARINATED ARISTOCRAT Ukrainian/British fantasy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392 IN THE CAPTIVITY OF PASSIONS Drama in 1 act Time: 19.00 OLEKSANDER VERTYNSKIY. HOST OF THE BALL Mono-spectacle Time: 20.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

IN THE DRUMMING LANE History of the railroad in 27 scenes Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre 212-4188

ANNA KARENINA A chronicle of passion & sin Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955

THE PINK BRIDGE Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955

DON JUAN. A PANTOMIME FOR WISEASSES Ironic mystic drama Time: 19.00 Pechersk Theatre 253-6550

MY FAIR LADY Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257

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THE ORDINARY STORY Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392

Sunday ZORBA THE GREEK Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera of Ukraine 279-1169

JUBILEE EVENING OF IHOR BORKO Featuring the National Radio Company of Ukraine’s Academic Orchestra of Folk and Popular Music Works by Bizet, Frank, Ukrainian folk songs Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music 528-3186 TALAN Melodrama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392 COFFEE CANTATA Evening-concert in 1 act Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257 SHELMENKO THE DRAYMAN Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 EDITH PIAF. LIFE ON CREDIT Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre 279-5921 1001 PASSIONS/THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE Tragic comedy Time: 12.00 LAST LOVE Melodrama in 2 acts Time: 18.00 MY MOCKING HAPPINESS A staged novel Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

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Monday 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERHIY PROKOFIEV Concert of instrumental and vocal music Time: 19.00 House of Actors 253-8247/2081

MRS. MINISTER Comedy in 4 acts Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

THE BAT Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257

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LYING THE PURE TRUTH Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955

VIENNA WALTZ Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine 279-1169

URUS SHAITAN Tales of the Cossack Otaman and Turkish Sultan in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre 279-5921

THE KONOTOP WITCH Musical burlesque in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392

THE 105TH PAGE OF LOVE Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

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5 Wednesday CARMEN Opera in French in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine 279-1169 THE SEVILLE ENGAGEMENT Comic opera in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392 SILVA Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257 WHERE THE WIND BLOWS Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FRANZ LISZT Featuring Martine Reyners (soprano, Belgium), Sukhovienko (piano, Ukraine) Works by Liszt Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music 528-3186

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Thursday SPARTACUS Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine 279-1169 QUARTET FOR TWO Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre 278-7392 BALL AT THE SAVOY Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta 287-6257 PLAYING CHONKIN Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955 AN EVENING OF VOCAL MUSIC Featuring Mitryaev (countertenor), Khodakivska (soprano) Time: 19.00 House of Actors 253-8247/2081 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Light-hearted comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 VALENTINE’S DAY Drama in 2 acts Time: 20.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

IN KYIV ON PODIL Drama by the Dzerkalo Theatre Time: 19.00 House of Actors 253-8247/2081 THE SCHOOL OF SCANDAL Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre 234-4223

The Quintessential Ballet Composer Tchaikovsky Gala Ballet performance, National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)

1 October at 19.00 The late great Petro Tchaikovsky is fairly recognised as one of the best composers of all time. Often inspired by the Ukrainian land and its people, his accomplishments are being celebrated this week on the anniversary of his birth 170 years ago. Helped along by Stars of the Russian Ballet, prima ballerina Ulyana Lopatkina will be among them. Awarded both at home and abroad, these are some of the leading dancers in all of Russia, and bringing you a number of pieces amongst the great composer’s repertoire, you’re going to want seats this evening.

Tickets are 350 – 2000hrv. For more information call 279-1169. : What's On Recommended

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Live Music

30 September – 6 October 2011

Tango 3.0 Tour Gotan Project (France, tripped up Tango), 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 and Shall We Dance, 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 – 1900hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

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Friday BOOMBOX (POP) Time: 21.00 Admission: 220–650hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 288-5074 CHILIBOMBERS (POP-ROCK) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 HOT GUYS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 ANGIE NEARS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1) 461-8788 BEEFEATERS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 OT VINTA, MORE KHUANA (COVER BANDS) Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 NUMER482, RED ROCKS (POP-ROCK, COVER BAND) Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 RIFFS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

VZROSLIY BAND, MR OCH AND HIS ROOT BOYS (COVER BANDS) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhulyanska 87/30) 239-3865 REBUS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545

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SOYUZ 44 (JAZZ) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

FUSION BAND (JAZZ-ROCK) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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FOXTROT MUSIC BAND (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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MORE KHUANA (COVER BAND) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

NASA (COVER BAND) Time: 20.00 Admission: call and check Route 66 (Zhulyanska 87/30) 239-3865

JERRY (COVER BAND) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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TROPICANA DANCE PARTY (LATINO) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Monday LA FAMILIA SEXTET (US, LATINO-JAZZ) Time: 19.00 Admission: 100–260hrv Artist’s House (Artema 1-5) 095-111-5577

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MORE KHUANA (COVER BAND) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

6 Thursday KURT ELLING (USA, JAZZ) Time: 19.30 Admission: 150–1500hrv October Palace (Instytutska 1) 279-1582 OKEAN ELZY (POP-ROCK) Time: 19.00 Admission: 200–1250hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 JACK FROST (FUSION) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 RUKY V BRYUKY (COVER BAND) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

ARTEM LEBEDEV BAND (JAZZ) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

BLACKPAPERPLANES, UNSIGNED CHAR (POP-ROCK) Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

TRES DESEOS (COVER BAND) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

THE MAGMA (COVER BAND) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

MR OCH AND HIS ROOT BOYS (COVER BAND) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

NIGHT BLOCK (COVER BAND) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

ROCKING WOLVES (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

JOKER’S (COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

It’s All About the Voice Vocal Zone (vocal jazz), National Music Academy (Architect Horodetskiy 1-3/11)

1 – 2 October at 19.00 For the fourth consecutive year, the Ukrainian a cappella sextet Mansound is organising an amazing show of vocal talent from all over the world. This year, they have put together Fool Moon from Hungary, Pitsj from Norway, Dedooks from Russia along with Ukraine’s own Belback and Beauty B. Together with their own harmonies, the diversity in genres this evening will range from jazz to funk, soul, folk, gospel, pop, rock and everything else in between. It should be a good time!

Tickets are 100 – 250hrv. For more information call 050-311-4837.

An Apocalyptic 7th Symphony Apocalyptica (Finland, symphonic metal), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

2 October at 19.00 Their Worlds Collide European tour met its culmination here in Ukraine in 2008, making the decision to return this fall an easy one. Playing everything from symphonic to neo-classical heavy metal using instruments seen mostly in orchestras, three cellists and one drummer make up the Apocalyptica quartet. Their seventh studio album and most recent is entitled 7th Symphony, and has been hailed their greatest masterpiece yet! Check it out.

Tickets are 250 – 700hrv. For more information call 246-7406. : What's On Recommended

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This Week Art PERSONAL EXHIBITION Paintings by Zoya Orlova Bottega Gallery (Mykhaylivska 22b) Until 10 October 279-5353

30 September – 6 October 2011

Touch It The Tactile Experience – an exhibition of paintings by Mykola Bilous, Zeh Gallery (Frunze 69)

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WITH LOVE TO A HUMAN BEING Exhibition of photographic works by Howard Shatz Brucie Collections (Artema 55b) Until 24 October 353-1234

Mykola Bilous is an interesting character in the world of Ukrainian post-modern art.

Deriving inspiration from cinematographic art, magazines and documentaries, he takes them, re-evaluates them and then presents them as his own. Looking more like posters or big-boards, his work remains both accessible and meaningful to mass audiences.

This latest exhibition of his has an intriguing name and an even more intriguing implementation. Close shots of suggestive positions only hint at the tawdry – this is the interpretation of tactility by one of Ukraine’s most interesting artists.

For more information call 591-1369.

FIREWOOD Exhibition of works by Olena Blank Ya Gallery (Voloska 55/57) Until 3 October 537-3351

ILLUSTRATIONS FOR CHILDREN Exhibition of works by Kost Lavro Master Klass Cultural Centre (Lavrska 16) Until 5 October 594-1062

THE WONDER OF BIRTH Exhibition of photographic works by Daria Pavlova and Anna Hordiychuk Kayros Gallery Art-hall (Instytutska 22/7) Until 4 October 067-406-3773

FIGURES AND ABSTRACTION An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mykhaylo Turovsky (US) Tryptykh-Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13) Until 4 October 279-0949

PLEIN AIR. CRIMEA Exhibition of paintings by young Ukrainian artists Museum of Modern Art (Hlybochytska 17) Until 9 October 201-4945

A LOOK AT MEXICO Exhibition of photographic works Museum of literature (B Khmelnytskoho 11) Until 5 October 235-1370

Family

Wings Cover Kyiv Wings 2011 III International Film Festival for Kids and Teens, SBU Centre of Culture and Arts (Iryninska 6)

3 – 7 October, various times Everyone in their 20s and 30s from this part of the world has fond memories of the good old Soviet films; they were like Disney with a twist. Today, kids from Ukraine and beyond have got a tremendous opportunity to broaden their cinematic horizons, especially with this next festival showcasing eight new films. The festival opens at 11.30 on the 3rd with the Danish film, Karla & Katrin. But there will also be showings of syuzhettes from countries like the Netherlands, Russia and Czech Republic, and from there the sky’s the limit!

For more information call 332-0951.

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PUPPET THEATRE Hrushevskoho 1A (metro Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 278-5808

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

MUNICIPAL PUPPET THEATRE Mytropolska 1 513-1500

ZOO Peremohy Pr. 32 241-7769 www.zoo.kiev.ua

MARIONETTE THEATRE Sahaidochnoho 29/3 (metro Poshtova Ploshcha) 417-3058 http://marionet.com.ua

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

BUTTERFLY ULTRAMARINE Cinema, children’s playground, bowling, arcade Uritskoho 1A (metro Vokzalna) 206-0350 www.kino-butterfly.com.ua KOBZOV CIRCUS 239-2181 Prospekt Pobedy 82 www.circus-kobzov.com.ua MYSTICAL-AQUARIUM CENTRE Koshytsa 8A (metro Poznyaky) 502-1796 www.aquariumfish.com.ua

NEMO DOLPHINARIUM Akademika Glushkova 9 520-5550 www.nemokiev.com KYIV PLANETARIUM Chervonoarmiyska 57/3 287-7508 www.planet.org.ua/about.html AQUAPARK TERMINAL Aquapark, shopping and entertainment centre Kyivska 316 in the town of Brovary 200-1450 www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

30 Friday MAUGLI Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12:00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 425-3116

1 Saturday MARIKA AND THE BEAR Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 THE GOLDEN KEY Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 13.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre 278-0566 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 GOLDEN CHICKEN Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre 278-0566 THE GREEN HILLS OF THE OCEAN Fairytale in 1 act for children 5+ Time: 11:00 & 13:00 KING GRIZZLEBEARD Musical in 2 acts Time: 12:00 Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219 MUSICAL CLASSICS The classic first symphony of the alphabet for children Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 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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Sunday THE GOSLING Puppet-play in Russian for children 3+ Time: 11.00 PUSS IN BOOTS Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 CINDERELLA Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 15.00 ALADDIN’S MAGIC LAMP Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre 278-0566 THE BICYCLE WITH RED WHEELS Adventure in 1 act for children 3+ Time: 11:00 Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219 A FAIRYTALE ABOUT TSAR SALTAN Opera in 2 acts Time: 12:00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 425-3116

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

30 September – 6 October 2011

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BACK TO THE USSR Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check CD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a) 229-8829

WHITE PARTY – DJ ELDAR, DJ DARCHICK, MC RUZHIY, JAY FOKIN Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

RELAX IN DELUXE STYLE – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

HIT PARTY WITH HIT FM Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE – DJ COSS, DJ PINK CREAM, DJ SAMANTO, MC PILIGRIM Time: 22:00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Vodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

R’N’B BOOM! STAVELLI AND FOOT BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ LADY, DJ MISHA MEKHANIK, DJ MUKVIK, MC GIGA Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

XENTA MUSIC FESTIVAL – DJ BURZHUY, DJ NATASHA ROSTOVA, DJ ROMANTIC, DJ MAX FREEGRANT, DJ UNDERHILL, DJ SAYLEX, DJ ID CRASH, DJ LADY, MC YUG, MC MALYSHEFF Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

DISCOMANIA PARTY – DJ VELSKIY Time: 21.00 Admission: free Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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DIMA MATROSOV BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ ROCKSTAR, DJ RADA NOIZE, DJ STAR SKY, DJ FABRIQUE Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check CD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a) 229-8829 EROTIC PARTY Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Lake Club (Revutskoho 2) 098-363-6363 HITS ONLY – DJ ZEEKREY Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 SEX DRIVE – DJ GAMES, MC ADAM Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Aura (Volodymyrskiy Spusk 2e) 383-5999 THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY – DJ VADOS, DJ ANDREW BEATS, DJ SOBOLEWSKY, MC FA RA FA Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 DIABLIK BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ FANDY, DJ JOHNNIE PLAY, DJ D’JOK Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 GANGSTERS PARTY – DJ ARTEM FLEMING, DJ KEY Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Arena (Baseina 2a) 093-947-7476 DJ JALSOMINO & DJ ML-KEY Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 NIGHT RAP PARTY Time: 23:00 Admission: call and check Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy Pr 13b) 360-9594 BUILDING UILDING – DJ ROMA RIO, DJ DATSKAYA, MC RAZVESELIY Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-90hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 LATIN AMERICAN LIVE MUSIC Time: 22.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 PARTY IN BED – DIAMOND DJS, AZURE SHOW GIRLS, Time: 20.00 Admission: L-free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

After Party!

Philippe Cohen Solal (France, DJ Set), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

30 September at 23.30 Producer, composer, artist and creator of the electronic tango group the Gotan Project, Philippe Cohen Solal will be treating Kyiv to a DJ set after their big show at Palace Ukraine. This is not just a star behind the turntable, this is a DJ pro who owns his own label, Ya Basta! Beginning his career on Paris radio, his is a passionate fusion of electronic music and Tango Nueva Cumbia.

Tickets are 150hrv in advance, 200hrv at the door. For more information call 288-5069.

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Saturday CINEMA CLUB OPENING PARTY – DJ SUHAR, DJ ZLATA, DJ VOVA KLK, DJ IHOR GLUSHKO, DJ VERONICA, DJ SMAILOV, DJ PHATEQ, DJ YOSHI, DJ TINA VALEN, DJ TOLYA KRUGER, DJ NEMOY Time: 23:00 Admission: before 22.55 30hrv, after 60hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854 FRESH CUT EVENT WITH BORIS REJCHA (GERMANY) – DJ MARICA ROSSA, DJ TIM WADE, DJ OLEKSANDR GALICKIY Time: 22:00 Admission: L-60hrv, G-80hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 TRANCE EDITION JUNGLE CITY – DJ ARS, DJ NICK&ILYA Time: 16:30 Admission: 50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 OCTOBER 1ST – DJ INDIGO, DJ LADY KATE Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 POSITIVE VIBRATION – DJ DENIM & DJ RADA NOIZE Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check CD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a) 229-8829 UKRBILLY PARTY – MYSTIFICATION, OUTER SPACE, HOT DOZZER, LUCKY BAR Time: 19:00 Admission: 40hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 CLUB OPENING – DJ TITO, DJ RAINY DAY, DJ FUB2MASS, DJ DMITRIY BORISOV Time: 23:00 Admission: call and check Boom Boom Room (Taras Shevchenko Blvd 33) 097-954-9168

DJ PARTY Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 TEACHER’S BOARD L-PARTY – DJ MOD Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 066-485-5555 WOMEN ON TOP – DJ ROMANTIC, DJ VIOLIN LIANA, DJ MARINA LITVINOVA, DJ MARKA POLA, DJ UNDERHILL, DJ ID CRASH, DJ NIGHT, MC ALEX VAN COOL Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 SHOWMANIA – DJ SNATCH, MC MATSU Time: 23:00 Admission: call and check Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 LATIN AMERICAN LIVE MUSIC Time: 22.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 RADIO AZURE PARTY – DIAMOND DJS, AZURE GO-GO DANCE GIRLS Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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Sunday HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRIME – ARTEM NEBA Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY – FLIP Time: 20:00 Admission: free Mallina Cafe (Sahaydachnoho 27b) 425-4508

DISCO 80S – DJ GORDIENKO, MC PETROVA Time: 21:00 Admission: call and check Kvartal (Vasylia Porika Pr 13a) 067-230-0272 TECHNOLOGY CRAZY – DJ MAYS, DJ KIRILL MIXER, DJ SPIELER, DJ MITCHELL, DJ SEMENOFF, MC MALYSHEFF Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

SALSATEQUA Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00-free, after L-20hrv, G-50hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 LIGHT DISCO – DJ MAROCCO Time: 20.00 Admission: free D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

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Monday HANGOVER! Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Club Caramel (Heroev Kosmosa 4) 247-1949 SALSATEQUA Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00-free, after L-20hrv, G-50hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 GIRLS NIGHT WITH MONRO – DJ MOLOTOV, MC KUPIDON Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Kalinka Malinka (Mayakovskoho 47) 515-0322

Family Sticks Together

Tuesday MEGA SHOT Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Club Caramel (Heroiv Kosmosa 4) 247-1949 LADIES NIGHT – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00 Admission: free D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 DISCOTHEQUE OF THE 80S – DJ VELSKIY Time: 21.00 Admission: free Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 LATINO DISCO Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

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Wednesday EXTREME LADY Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Club Caramel (Heroiv Kosmosa 4) 247-1949 LADIES NIGHT – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00 Admission: free D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 MEN’S DAY! Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-free Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 LATINA FIESTA PARTY – DJ STALKERA, MC ADAMA, GO-GO SHOW Time: 21.00 Admission: free Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 ISLAND OF THE AMAZONS Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290

The Prodigy Family Party (UK, Belarus, Russia, progressive dance dubstep, drum’n’bass, electro, techno), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

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PALATA № 6 Time: 22:00 Admission: call and check Club Caramel (Heroev Kosmosa 4) 247-1949

This next party is going to be a great event for all lovers of dance. For the first time in Kyiv and for one night only, ex-Prodigy members Leeroy Thornhill and legendary drummer Kieron Pepper will be in da house! Electronic revolutionaries from Belarus, The Playfellow, and Muscovite/founder of The Prodigy Family DJ Gordy will also be on the lineup giving clubbers an unprecedented five-hour show. Think you can handle it?

For tickets or more information call 288-5069.

Thursday

LADIES NIGHT! Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 DJEJULA & THE GIRLS Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Vodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102 LATINO DISCO Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 LADIES NIGHT Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 UNLIMITED THURSDAYS – DJ BUMER, DJ ZOITS Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv BabyFace (Shchorsa 44) 286-0777 : What's On Recommended

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Ukraine Today

Rookies of the Industry “Growing like mushrooms after the rain” is a saying we use in Ukraine that pertains to anything growing in size at astronomical rates. Here in Kyiv specifically, this can be said about our show biz. Because from music to fashion to art we’ve got an inordinate amount of new faces appearing each and every day.

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here are, of course, the top reality/talent shows which mass produce the country’s latest stars; soliciting resumes, interviews and auditions in the hope they might be able to make a buck.

But there are also a few individuals out there who continue to climb the slippery ladder of stardom with little help from the industry. Including both in the mix, watch out! They may just be the next big thing!

STAS SHURINS – Serene Singer Stas Shurins is of Latvian decent and is the perfect example of a hardworking man. Taking part in dozens of contests and competitions, and winning a number of awards in the process, he was never what you would call “a star”. What he needed was a push, an impetus, something or someone who had the ability to make an artist out of a young man with a good voice. Taking part in the Ukrainian Fabryka Zirok 3 in 2009, he left his home country in search of a better life. Not only making it to the finals but winning the whole shebang, two years later Stas has improved his singing and his performance as well, and is quickly becoming an idol for young Ukrainian music lovers. At the tender age of 23, Stas Shurins might just be our country’s next big heartthrob!

ALLA KUSHNIR – Belly-Dancing Beauty

KAZAKY – Dancing Boys in Heels Last year, some were shocked, some were amazed and some just didn’t understand the four rather good-looking dudes dressed up in heels and singing their hearts out. Getting together to create something the country, and quite possibly the world, had never seen before, they have been a mainstay in a number of clubs around the globe. With big backgrounds in dance, none of them had ever been trained vocally which meant they’ve had their work cut out for them. But featuring their moves as opposed to their music, they seem to have got by; especially since they’ve included another aspect into their gig blowing audiences away in the process. Adorning themselves in little more than skin-tight leggings, crop tops and the most stylish of all, high heels, they’ve been busy in the studio, in front of video cameras and have since found they’ve got a whole whack of fans. Winning Breakthrough of the Year at the MyWay Dance Awards in 2010, they have achieved so much more than anything they could have ever imagined.

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Belly-dancer, choreographer, festival and performance organiser, this girl has got a whole lot going for her, which includes a heck of a lot more than just her mid-section. Appearing on the first season of Ukraine’s Got Talent just two years ago, and astonishing everyone with what she could do with her belly, Kushnir lost out in the final rounds, but found that everyone soon wanted a piece of her. Winning awards for her hip-hitting talents the world over, the St Petersburg Open Championship and the World Championship in Moscow are but two. She’s also gone on to win bronze from the Lebanese television project Hezzi Ya Nawaim in 2008, and was a true hit at the Oriental Bazaar Eastern Dance Festival in Berlin. With her own studio and her own TV programme, Eastern Dances with Alla Kushnir, right here in Kyiv, she is at the top of the guest list among many exclusive parties. And we think we know why!

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Coming Soon Gen X Music Maker IAMX (UK, electronic), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

22 October at 19.00 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.

Better than Mozart Wolfgang Flur (Germany, old school electronic), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)

21 October at 22.00 Ex-Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flur is making his way to Kyiv, where those in the city will most certainly be treated to an excellent dose of a little electronic.

Demonstrating the capabilities of synthesizers way back in 1974, the album Autobahn is a classic example of the first dabblings of electro. Taking a step away from music in 1986, today the 64-year old is touring the continent. It’s going to be a great night, especially with one of the world’s first and foremost E-DJs in town.

The first 50 tickets sold are 150hrv. After that, call 066-4855555 for more information.

Blue Notes and Dixieland Jazz in Kyiv 2011 (jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

28 – 30 October at 19.00

The Collaboration King Schiller (Germany, electronic pop, ambient), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

20 November at 22.00 Known and known well not for his vocals but for his compositions, Schiller is a project that keeps Christopher von Deylen’s days and nights very busy. Having won an ECHO in 2002 for Best Dance Single, this boy has collaborated

with top music-makers such as Sarah Brightman, Enya, Tarja Turunen, Kim Sanders and many many more, bringing him recognition not just in his home country but far beyond. As a beloved guest of the Kyiv nightlife scene, everyone should know who he is. Those who may have a bit more trouble placing him can check out one of his most recognised tunes, I Feel You. Tickets are 380 – 1560hrv. For more information call 288-5069 or visit www.crystalhall.com.ua

For three whole days, jazz fans will be given the supreme opportunity to get in on the jam sessions of some of the world’s best jazzmen.

The Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Da-

vid Krakauer, Antonio Sanchez & Migration, Tania Maria Viva Brazil Quartet, The Swallow Quintet and Fourplay are all going to be here at the end of this month.

Founded in 2008 and only getting better with age, Jazz in Kyiv is a fabulous weekend of world jazz music. Don’t miss out!

Tickets are 120 – 700hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

Georgian Legends Erisioni Ensemble (Georgia), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

23 October at 19.00 To get to know the true Georgian culture one has to hear their songs and see their dances, which is where the legendary Erisioni ensemble comes in. Reaching back as far as 1885, the group became a professional state ensemble at the turn of the century and has been collecting, reviving, and promoting the unique folk culture of Georgia ever since. Performing for charmed audiences all over the world, Kyiv often plays host to this incredible ensemble, and this autumn will be no different.

Tickets are 60 – 650hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

It Won’t Hurt a Bit From Tbilisi with Love

Hurts (UK, electro pop, new wave), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

Tbilisi Big-Band, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson met in 2005 standing outside of a bar watching a bunch of guys beat the crap out of each other.

Too drunk to join in, they started talking about music instead. Four years after that was when they put their group Hurts together, and with their song and first homemade video Wonderful Life, which cost a cool £20, they were on their way.

With songs that do tend to have a slightly melancholic undertone, it’s interesting how these two modest chaps from Manchester can keep their audiences jamming for hours at a time. The point is that they can and will this October.

Tickets TBA. For more information call 246-7406.

20 November at 19.00 The Tbilisi Big-Band is often considered one of Europe’s best orchestras. Having mastered almost any genre of music there is, from beloved popular hits to sophisticated instrumental compositions, they have brightened concert halls the world over. Assisting them this evening will be the lovely Olha Kryukova, a woman who sings in 13 languages, as well as one of Georgia’s best ballets. The show here in Kyiv is going to be something special – don’t miss it!

Tickets are 100 – 1000hrv. For more information call 247-2316

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The Smoke Clears Smokie (UK, rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

29 October at 19.00 Having gone through a number of rather interesting monikers, this British band from Yorkshire found that they had something to offer Europe back in the 70s. Threatened with a lawsuit from Smokey Robinson, who worried that their previous name, Smokey, was too similar to his own, they changed the “y” for an “i” and went on to headline, producing 25 albums.

One of their best songs is one you must have heard of and wonders who the (expletive) is Alice...

Check them out for their first concert here in Kyiv.

Tickets are 100 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

Dancing Atop Mountains Dance on Lysa Mountain by the Igor Moiseyev Ballet, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

1 November at 19.00 Igor Moiseyev was a legendary dancer and director, as is the ballet that carries his name. Surprising audiences at every chance, you too won’t believe the dance mastery, vibrant energy and ethnic charm coming from this troupe. Moiseyev himself passed away in November of 2007 at the age of 101, however, his memory lives on, and celebrating what would be his 105th birthday, the ballet brings the magic and mystery of tales from Gogol. Taking you right to the top of Lysa Mountain, you’re not going to want to come down.

Tickets are 200 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

Back Home, Acoustically Gogol Bordello (US, acoustic, punk, folk, rock), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)

2 December at 20.00 The popularity of Gogol Bordello is not just down to the cultural heritage of its fearless leader, but also, and probably more so,

because of the rockin’ music the entire group turns out. Full to the brim of folk rhythms and ethnic melodies, their next show in Kyiv will be slightly more acoustic. Will they be a shell of what they once were? Or will this evening’s performance rock your world? You’ll have to get tickets to find out!

Tickets are 360 – 620hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

A Woman and a Man

All Over the World Contemporary

Michel Legrand (France) w/the National Symphony Orchestra, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

This is the sixth time the country’s biggest art forum will be staged, the programme of which is looking to be really exciting. Aside from the more than 40 galleries that are going to be taking part, the exposition will also have several special projects. Made possible by some of the world’s top art curators, they include a Japanese platform featuring six artists; Eastern European Resonance where Armenian, Belorussian, Ukrainian and Azerbaijani artists explore the phenomenon of love as something that unites all people regardless of nationality; an American pop-art project presenting works

by Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman; and more!

For more information call 288-5226.

23 December at 19.00 Michel Legrand is a legendary French pianist and composer who became an even bigger name once he started writing scores for Hollywood. With more than 200 movies that have been touched by his musical hand, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and Wuthering Heights are but just a few. Having worked with eminent musicians such as Edith Piaf, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand, he has five Grammys and three Oscars to his name, and is surely one of the most noble and awarded composers anywhere in the world. His upcoming concert A Woman and a Man is a selection of Legrand’s most famous and romantic tunes and is an opportunity to immerse yourself in French charm this evening.

Tickets are 150 – 1750hrv. For more information call 247-2316

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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.

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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!

MEDITERRANEAN

INTERNATIONAL

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 Partnering for Successful Competition PREMIER PALACE On 22 September, ACC gathered to present an interestingfor-Ukraine project called Partnership for Successfully Competing in the Global Economy 2011-2012. In conjunction with the government, the Chamber invited members, diplomats and businessmen to take part in discussing the concept of increasing the competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy, while focusing on necessary legislative and regulatory reforms within the framework of new challenges and opportunities.

Metro Cash&Carry Ukraine Managing Director Jacquot Boelen with Walter Gordon, General Manager of Coca-Cola Ukraine Chairman of the TNK-BP Management Board Didier Casimiro

Ian Borden, GM of McDonald`s Ukraine

The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Prysyazhnyuk talking to the Chamber’s President Jorge Zukoski

Raising Awareness

Singer Katya Buzhynska presenting one of the charitable lots hoping to raise funds

MYKHAILIVSKA PLOSCHA On 24 September, the women of Kyiv gathered for the 7th Annual Charity Walk aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer research in Ukraine. Beginning with a walk in the city centre, which gathered more than a thousand people, a concert of Ukrainian stars was held on Mykhailivska Square where pink was absolutely everywhere!

One of the problems concerning this illness is that women themselves are not taking the necessary precautions needed to ensure prevention and early detection, and as a result, an incredible 8,000 die each year. Hoping to ensure all future diagnoses have a positive result, all funds raised will go to our young doctors in search of a cure.

Singers Alena Vinnytska and the Alibi duet

The greater goal

Kateryna Serebryanskaya and Diana Dorozhkina making their contribution

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Singing with Celebs

Singer Vasyliy Bondarchuk and host Andriy Djedjula Designer Valeriy Feliz and singer Yuliya Voice

AMBER Ever think you could sing better than some of the wannabes you see on TV? Well, on 14 September the upper classes of Kyiv had the distinct pleasure of showing off their singing skills with a star jury to boot. Picking up the mic to belt out a little karaoke has always been one of our favourite pastimes, and while we weren’t invited to sing, there were many others that were! Becoming a star if only for a night, the distinguished Amber Voice contest was only for those with voices like pure honey.

Jury member Monro riddled with points

The Amber Voice winner, Kateryna Fomina

Volodymyr Livinskiy from ESSVE Ukraine, his wife Olga from Konsu Kiev, Valentyna Vasilevskaya from MV Group and the Nordic Club’s Eduard Terpytskiy

Anastasia Ivchenko, private notary, with her family

A Cracking Good Time

Zoriana and Marten Ehnberg of the Swedish Embassy

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KYIV FORTRESS On 24 September, the Nordic Club invited everyone out to their annual Crayfish Party. Swedish folk traditionally get together for such parties to celebrate the beginning of the crayfish season, and, of course, to have a good time. Adopting this tradition here in Ukraine, the Nordic Business Club got its members and friends together for an unofficial networking event complete with tutorials in the Scandinavian ethos.

Ciclum’s Gro Geert-Jorgense, Thomas Bomberg of OAASE and Karen-Marie Kragelund of EPAM Systems

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Kyiv Life OctoberFest Gets a Head Start

People come from all over to enjoy the event with Love and Hunger’s founder Vladislav Maksimov (right) Doing (not the YMCA) the official dance of the festival

Olena Balbekova of the Voropajev Law Firm thoroughly absorbed

Dr. Harald Meyer of German Trade and Invest (left) engaged in conversation

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Love and Hunger’s Oleksandr Trush and Olena Sapunova

EUROBAZAR For eight years in a row, the local Love and Hunger chain of restaurants has organised the beloved OctoberFest in Kyiv. Calling all beer fans to gather on 23 September, there were exclusive hops brought straight from Germany as well as both Ukrainian and Russian music-makers helping to make the event that much more festive. Drinking from huge one-litre beer mugs and dancing traditional German dances (well, sort of), if you were there you were having fun.

Russian singer Nike Borzov came out to sing his best songs about beer

Freedom of the Press?

RADISSON BLU HOTEL On 20 September, the German Business Club (DWK) held a round-table meeting dedicated to the freedom of speech in Ukraine. Among the speakers there were representatives of STB, TVi and ICTV television channels, while Kyiv Post and What’s On covered printed media. The discussion covered many interesting issues concerning most specifically the news, and as everyone had their own points of view where press freedoms in Ukraine are concerned, it was an interesting night indeed.

The Swiss Ambassador HE Christian Schoenenberger and his lovely wife listening attentively

Speakers Oleksandr Martynenko of Interfax Ukraina, Kyiv Post’s Brian Bonner, Head of Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom Dr. Heike Dörrenbächer, Natalya Sokolenko of STB and Serhiy Letschenko of Ukrainska Pravda

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Multiple winner in this year’s regatta, Vasyliy Gureev leads his yacht to victory

The What’s On yacht steered by the winners of the spring regatta Ivan Chekhlatiy and Ilya Bazurin

Mastering the Wind

The start of the Starry Division

Winners of the Cutty Sark Media Tournament TV team

Celebrating in Mediterranean Style

Famous Ukrainian journalist Oleh Panyuta enjoying the music with his daughter

Singer Anriy Kishe with his beautiful wife Actor and composer Volodymyr Bystryakov with his daughter Maria

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KYIV SEA The fifth season of the Wind Master Regatta ended on 18 September with one final race and award ceremony. Shortly after the battle revealing the fastest boat and the best team, an awards ceremony was held for both youngsters as well as the more mature and wise old Wind Masters. Competing in the Starry Division, the most prestigious in the entire country, it was Vasyliy Gureev and Volodymyr Korotkov that won the cup.

Taking the opportunity to sit and relax, everyone enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere of the Kyiv Sea once the official ceremonies came to a close.

INTERCONTINENTAL This international chain with a beautiful hotel here in the capital celebrated the birthday of one of its restaurants, Olivera, on 18 September.

Inviting clients, fans and friends of Mediterranean food out for a birthday breakfast as well as the opening of the new brunch season, handfuls of families came out with their kids, and everyone was kept duly entertained.

TV host Maksym Nelypa and boxer Vyacheslav Uzelko all smiles

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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

Premier Palace Hotel Blvd T. Shevchenka / Pushkinska 5-7/29 537-45-00 279-87-72 Reservation: 244-12-11 info@premier-palace.com www.premier-palace.com

• Dentistry • Eye Treatment • Cosmetic Surgery • General Medical Treatment Medical treatment made easy with English speaking Doctors FREE Membership Card FREE Advice and FREE Appointment booking service +38093 583 6767 info@medicare-europe.com

Language Courses Club Olympus Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234 Cyber Gym B. Khmelnytskoho 50 465-3171 Kiev Sport Club Blvd Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8866

Lybid Hotel Peremohy Square 1 +380 239 76 00 +380 236 63 36 reception@hotellybid.com.ua

www.hotellybid.com.ua

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

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.

Recruitment

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.

Medical Centers

Business English Center Lesi Ukrainky 3, #114 234-0871 Greenwich Prorizna 22-b 592-7843

Opera Hotel B. Khmelnitskoho 53 581-70-70 537-73-73 reservations@opera-hotel.com www.opera-hotel.com

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

reservation@dniprohotel.kiev.ua

www.dniprohotel.kiev.ua

SMARTFOX Language school, Translation’s agency Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 502-6290 www.baziscenter.com

What’s What

Essential Kyiv

American Medical Centers Emergency Phone: +38 (044) 490 7600 Berdychivska, 1 +38 (044) 490 7600 +38 (044) 490 7600 patientservices@amc.com.ua

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

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Dear Stephen, I have a problem at work and want to know what you think. I’m single and I like a guy in the office who is also single. About three weeks ago he had to use my computer while I was out of the office, and when I came back I realised that he would have seen my email inbox, which is full of emails from introduction agencies. I was horrified, and have avoided speaking to him since. However, I recently walked past his desk and saw many agencies on his computer screen. They were not respectable agencies and now I don’t know what to think.

What should I do? – Tatyana, 29 Dear Tatyana, I wish I could say don’t read into it, but having read that you’ve read it already, but I can’t.

This is indeed troublesome: the respectability of the agency reflects on the respectability of the user. Or does it? Given that e-dating is becoming perfectly acceptable, the only problem here seems to be that the agencies he’s using are bad ones. Aren’t they all bad in Ukraine?

Seriously, isn’t this the world capital of awful dating agencies? Relax. Unless you’re concerned that he has been laid bare as a single person unable to meet people through other means, he can’t immediately be labelled a sex pervert. Not immediately, anyway.

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

Ecclesiastic Cover Addressing crowds for St. Sophia’s 1,000th birthday, the President said the cathedral would provide a “blessed cover” for joining the European Union. That’s some disguise we’ve got.

Tank Tops This surprising entry makes it into the list for two reasons: slightly cold weather and the ease with which you can look cool in them.

Unfortunately, it is also quite easy to look extremely geeky too.

Big Waves Not the wet type. We’re talking hair, and hot women’s hair is big curly waves. More Kyiv girls are choosing not to straighten the life out of their head coverings. Good!

It’s like de-facing a Picasso. Women of Kyiv: go natural!

What’s Hot

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n a recent evening excursion to Feofania Park, I stepped onto a busy marshrutka and found a little space to stand, among numerous others. Having done this a few times now, it seemed perfectly normal that my arm-pit should be in some lady’s face. More people got on. Then a couple with a pram (‘buggy’ to the uneducated) made their way in. After yet more arrivals, no-one could breathe without affecting three others. Finally the bus took off.

Money came through and I nudged the lady in front of me, holding out the fare.

She looked down at it for a few seconds but did nothing. I nudged her again and waved it around a little, to help her with her decision-making. Finally, after what must have been about ten seconds, she took the money with a heavy sigh.

As the bus approached a stop, the lady seated by the window got up, causing a small panic among the standers.

The lady seated next to her got up and heaved her way into my ribs. The bus was stopping, and the window woman needed to get past a solid wall of people. Everyone jostled, like a net full of

fish, wriggling around with nowhere to go. Someone even pushed her forward.

The bus pulled in and the pram couple backed out of the opening door to let her through. The window woman said something and stayed near the exit, apparently wanting the next stop. Everyone groaned and the pram couple hopped back in.

A tall young lad got on. He was wearing a stylish grey hat, grey jacket, skin-tight jeans and trainers (‘sneakers’ to the uneducated). He had to stand on the raised front near the driver, and immediately knocked his hat off on the handrail. He looked embarrassed (not a good look when you’re wearing an outfit like that), and slumped to reduce his height. It didn’t work, and moments later he did it again. He then leant into the driver, who wondered why a man with a hat was taking such a keen interest.

Slowly, the bus emptied. Everyone began to breathe. More money came down from the rear, and when the change came back, I passed it behind me without looking. Nobody took it. When I looked behind, I realised there was nobody there. There was only one guy at the back with one of those awful shiny suits. I offered it to him. He looked at the money for a moment or two, furrowed his brow slightly, gave two long blinks, took it and put it in his pocket, with an almost imperceptible shrug of the shoulders. It clearly wasn’t his, but he’d been offered it.

A to B is always eventful in Ukraine.

Official communiques Our Dear Leaders have been in Russia recently trying to get cheaper gas, and official communiqués coming out of these meetings couldn’t have been more clichéd and non-substantive if they’d tried. If there’s nothing to say, don’t say anything.

Ukrainian Nationalists We don’t mind people expressing a political opinion, but when Svoboda targets Jewish pilgrims heading to Uman as the country remembers the horrors of Babi Yar, it becomes depressing. Grow up.

Varenyky A 77-year-old Ukrainian man recently won a jar full of sour cream for coming first in a varenyky-eating contest. He then promptly died. If eating 10 dumplings in half a minute kills you, they should carry a health warning.

What’s Not

What’s Wrong

What’s What

All Things Considered

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