What's On Issue 39 2012

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What’s Up NAMU Staff Get Serious

The National Art Museum of Ukraine has been in the news a lot lately, and not just for the Sleeping Beauty installation, which the Russian Orthodox Church is calling slanderous.

They’ve also been in the news regarding its current acting head, Tetyana Mironova. Mironova is a respected gallerist in the community.

She’s been making waves recently, however, regarding a “few slanderous remarks and false claims” about the staff in a recent blog post.

Requesting her immediate dismissal from the post, the museum staff are protesting in large numbers just outside of the museum building on Hrushevskoho. It’s so serious there’s a petition that’s been going around the city for the last week.

Ukraine Has a New Official Representative

Ukraine has got a new Miss Ukraine-Universe and her name is Anastasiya Chernova.

Born and raised in Kharkiv, the stunning 19-year old is studying to become a teacher. She loves pets and yoga, and her favourite actor is… Can you guess? That’s right, it’s Jean-Claude Van Damm of course!

‘The muscles from Brussels’, as he’s known, made a guest appearance at the pageant. However, this is not the first time he’s been seen hanging around competitions such as this one.

On the contrary, he’s an oft visitor to Ukraine, and has been frequently spotted around town at various events which boast beautiful women.

But back to Anastasiya…

Thebeautifulblonde will be representing Ukraine at the final to take place in Las Vegas later this year, where she hopes to “do her best”. Let’s hope she’s able to repeat if not better Ukraine’s performance from last year – Olesya Stefanko won Miss Universe runner-up, which is pretty much saying she was the second most beautiful girl in the world!

Now, that’s not bad either!

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People Power

250 Hryvnia A Vote

Vote buying is the sort of thing we normally expect in underdeveloped countries where potentates will use virtually any tactics, legal or otherwise, to get elected. These are not the sorts of tactics you would expect to find in a well-educated modern European country with 20 years of electoral practice under its belt. But recently, video materials have emerged of people, invariably pensioners, queuing to collect payment for their vote in elections in Russia. Does this mean that our northern neighbour has become an underdeveloped country and a haven for potentates..? I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions.

This ‘win at all costs’ mentality really does underline just how little some candidates understand about the democratic process or simply playing by the rules. It would seem that some truly believe that rules are meant to be broken. If you agree with this, then I suggest you don’t read any further. If, however, like me, you think that we should all be expected to live within a framework of rules, then read on and ask yourself how you feel about what I am about to describe.

Last week, a colleague of mine whom I have known for 15 years was standing outside his apartment, when a newly polished Porsche Cayenne pulled up and out stepped a very neatly dressed man in his mid 30s. The man approached my colleague and asked him if he lived in the apartment block and if he could talk to him about the forthcoming election. They moved aside, where the young man explained that he was a candidate in the elections as a majoritarian candidate, that his allegiance was to Party of Regions and that he would like to secure my colleague’s vote. “Why should I vote for you?” asked my colleague, whereupon the candidate said if he would sign an agreement, the candidate would pay him one hundred hryvnia now and a further one hundred and fifty hryvnia after he won. What followed from my colleague is unprintable, but I am told that he engaged with the full vernacular of colloquial Ukrainian… at which point the candidate moved on. In my colleague’s block there are some 200 apartments of which he speculates only six took the black payment, but that’s still 3% of the vote.

Vote buying is not only a criminal offence punishable by a prison sentence, it is also a total aberration in democratic society. If a candidate is prepared to break the law in order to win, then he should be banned from running in any election for life, as he is clearly a totally unsuitable person to be running for office. Furthermore, the style of the aforementioned candidate’s motor transport would indicate the intent of his election campaign, especially when many European MP’s go to work on the bus or by bicycle.

So here’s my question: What would you have done? Would you have a) signed the contract knowing it to be an illegal act that could land you in prison? b) signed the contract accepting the first payment and then voted for somebody else, knowing that the contract could never be enforced? Or, c) practised your colloquial linguistics?

Personally, I would have adopted the last version as I find the whole concept of vote buying totally repugnant – but then I am British. For those of you who chose option ‘b’, well, okay… But in accepting the bribe you would be party to a crime even though the deal could never be enforced and depriving a candidate of a hundred hryvnia at least buys you a beer or two at his expense. If you chose option ‘a’, then well done! You just sold out your conscience and your country for $30.00! I suggest you move to Russia, as you clearly have no loyalty to Ukraine.

Martin Nunn

Azarov: Kyiv Hospitals Should be Better…

Well, anyone who’s ever visited one would agree, and anyone who’s ever had to reside in one would doubly agree. But what our Prime Minister and head of the Party of Regions, to finish his quote, actually said is that Kyiv hospitals should be better than average European ones.

He also said, after examining the progress of the construction of a new building at the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, that the modernisation of the ambulance service had to be completed next year. Well,

there are a number of things we can comment about on that.

Firstly, yes, Kyiv’s hospitals should be as good, if not better, than those in Europe, but they’re in such a mess at the moment that’s going to take a huge amount of money, something the country just doesn’t have. And won’t have while the Party of Regions are in power.

And secondly, why just Kyiv? Is it only the capital that matters in this country? Likely, this is how much of the government thinks, because most of its members reside here. But there’s much more to Ukraine than Kyiv, and many more people residing outside the capital who also deserve good health care.

So was this a rather pathetic attempt at winning last minute votes? Yes. But empty words indeed.

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The Electoral Ring

We’re coming right down to the wire with elections, which means there must be at least a few sweaty palms in parliament. Will various MPs still have their seats come 29 October? Will the Party of Regions get sideswiped by UDAR? Will the United Opposition go gentle into the good night (probably not). It’s all up for grabs! In the meantime, an endless stream of political prophesising keeps it all interesting.

We had an exclusive interview in the magazine last week with Vitaliy Klitschko, head of what is, at the moment, the second most popular party in Ukraine, UDAR. He was none too complimentary about the Regionnaires (but then again, who is?), nor was he was overly empathetic with the United Opposition, which current UO leader, Arseniy Yatseniuk, saw as a bit of a ‘blow’, saying he was “astonished”.

Regardless of what will likely end badly for Yatseniuk, he picked himself up, dusted himself off and appeared fairly positive in an interview given in his office late last week. He mentioned he would be open to any proposals by Klitschko: “We need to move Ukraine to the EU… The door is still open.” And then promised to free Tymoshenko should his party depose of the PoR. Let the games begin!

This just in…

Tymoshenko will vote! Well, did anyone really have any doubts..?!

She's been added to the list of voters at a polling station in the Kachanivska penal colony, and Bronislav Raikovsky, member of the Central Election Commission, has said, “She must vote at this polling station.” Apparently, a portable ballot box could be brought to the former PM should she remain in hospital on 28 October. However, she recently sent a letter to her archenemy, Yanukovych, asking to be moved back to prison (she’s had it with the 24-hour video surveillance), so that might not be necessary.

Ukrainian Man Makes a Fuss at 30,000 Feet

Imagine this: You’re flying at 30,000 feet. The pilot comes on and asks everyone to buckle up and prepare for landing. You heed the advice and a multitude of clicks ring throughout the aircraft.

You close your eyes and in your head run through the reunion with loved ones as soon as you land.

All of a sudden, you are jerked awake – the wing of the plane is on fire!

You look out the window on your side of the plane – no fire. You look out the window on the other side of the plane – no fire. And yet, some nutter won’t seem to stop his screaming that this is indeed the case. So riled up is he, adjacent passengers need to restrain him.

This was the scene aboard a Delta Airlines Boston-to-Salt-Lake-City flight at the beginning of last week, where, as soon as the plane hit the tarmac, 46-year-old Ukrainian Anatoliy Baranovich was accused of damaging and disabling an aircraft, interfering with the crew and immediately taken into custody.

According to a criminal complaint, the man had been in Ukraine and was suffering the effects of a 50-day drinking binge. Searching the man’s luggage, officials found 19 passports! Sixteen of the passports were for women between the ages of 20 to early 30s, and three were for men. Apparently, they seem to have been issued to people who live or have been to the US. Currently, the FBI are trying to determine the whereabouts of the people to whom the passports belong.

In the meantime, testimony was given during a court hearing on Friday of last week against Baranovich, which alleged that the Ukrainian twice attempted to bribe officers to release him. Prosecutors too claimed the man as a “flight risk” and a “danger to the community”, forcing the presiding judge to rule the man remain in custody.

Melodie Rydalch, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, said, “There is obviously a lot more we need to know about the passports and what is going on there.” Well no kidding.

This Week in History 26 October 1819

Mykola Tereshchenko – one of Ukraine’s greatest entrepreneurs and benefactors – is born. Having prospered in the sugar industry around the end of the 19th century, he donates money for the construction of orphanages, schools, hospitals, etc. He is also famous for his interest in art, or more specifically the collection he, his brothers, his sons and his sonin-law Bohdan Khanenko, amass. This collection is now found in various museums such as Kyiv Museum of Russian Art, the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Khanenko Art Museum.

1 November 1927

The Kyiv Football Club – Dynamo is founded. They hold the most titles in independent Ukraine, as well as the former USSR, and are famous for legendary players Valeriy Lobanovsky and Oleh Blokhin.

30 October 1987

Band VV make their debut in Kyiv. Today, Vopli Vidoplyasova is one of the oldest and most successful rock groups in all of Ukraine.

HSBC: Hryvnia to Drop 10% by Year-end 28 October 1989 Most people have been speculating on a drop in the hryvnia since the date for the elections was set, with most street pundits guessing the government would keep propping up the currency until after the vote had taken place, and then let it slide.

That view has now been backed by HSBC’s chief economist for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, Alexander Morozov, in an emailed report, according to Bloomberg. “The sooner the devaluation of the hryvnia occurs, the better for the external balance, the economy and the markets,” Morozov is quoted as saying. And he reckons it will hit nine to the dollar before the end of the year.

He went on to explain that the currency will remain under pressure because the global demand for steel, Ukraine’s main export, is unlikely to recover soon. Because of this, Morozov estimates the local currency will weaken to 11 hryvnias per dollar by the end of 2013!

Well, that’s the opinion of a man who should know what he’s talking about. But then again, chief economists in banks have recently been proven to have as much of a clue on such subjects as our beloved street pundits, so who knows.

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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopts a new law regarding the Ukrainian language in the Ukrainian Soviet Republic. According to the law, Ukrainian is proclaimed the official state language.

Obviously, things have changed since then.

31 October 1996

International Day of the Black Sea is announced. A strategic action plan to help protect the area is signed by Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine. Unfortunately, no one knows whether any positive action has been taken or not!

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This Week

Live Music

26 October – 1 November 2012

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The Final Sting

Scorpions (Germany, classic rock), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)

Friday

29 October at 19.00

Some Like It Hot (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Two years ago, we announced the Scorpions would be coming to Ukraine as part of their last hurrah. They came, they rocked our world, but they didn’t retire. Instead, they went on to tour again, claiming this last year of shows as the second half of their European Farewell Tour. They've released a brand new album since their last visit called Comeblack, however, and we’re not sure they’re ready for retirement.

Either way, songs Still Loving You, Rock You Like a Hurricane, When Love Kills Love, Send Me an Angel, and Wind of Change will live on forever.

Tickets are 390 – 2,990hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

Kozak System, Mama Mia (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Mad Heads, UkrainSka, Red Rocks (rockabilly, cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 100hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Tex Mex Co (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

Mad Heads, UkrainSka, Red Rocks (rockabilly, cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Stereo Types (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 O rchestra Che (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 60hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 H alloween Party I: Ot Vinta, Vzrosliy Band (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Antytila, Dyadya Vasya (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Cry Baby (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Southern Hot Guys (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

Crazy Train (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

Underwood, Carnival Heat (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

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

Blues Jam (jam party) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

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

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Sunday Soyuz 44 (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Animals’ Session (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Serhiy Suprun (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979 Art Bridge: Megapolice Witches, High & Low (indie) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Oleksiy Mochanov, Indianapolice (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Monday Rock Funk Fest (funk) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Crazy Train (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Superheroes of Rock

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

26 October at 19.00

One of the world’s most famous drummers, Modern Drummer Hall of Famer and Modern Drummer Magazine 26-award holder, Mike Portnoy, is coming to Kyiv with his Supergroup.

The term “supergroup” appeared in the late 60s to describe a group of musicians already popular for their work in other bands. This particular group is made up of bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr Big, Niacin), guitarist Tony Macalpine (popular for his multiple solo projects) keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theatre, Billy Idol, Alice Cooper) and of course, drummer Portnoy (Dream Theatre, Transatlantic, Neal Morse).

There’s bound to be something for all. Take it in.

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

Partyzanski Vytivky (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Crazy Train (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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Thursday D eep Purple (UK, UA, classic rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 350-800hrv Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1) 246-7406

Yukhym Dym (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

Lara Brings Her Charms

Guitar House Jam Session (jam party) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

27 & 28 October at 19.00

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

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Wednesday T he Best Halloween Party (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Cindy Cat (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

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

Max Tavricheskiy (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

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

Lara Fabian (Belgium/Italy, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) Although Lara took only fourth place at Eurovision 1988, it was this appearance that gave her career the boost it needed. Winning Show of the Year and Best Female Singer of the Year at the Felix Awards in 1996, she has gone on to tour all over Europe and the Americas, recording in French, English, and Italian. With an incredible repertoire behind her, she brings all of her best hits back to Ukraine for a third time.

Tickets are 250 – 3,000hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

Kh. P. Z. (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

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Fusion Sky (cover band) Time: 19.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Mishuhy 3a) 536-9979

Jack Frost (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Kostyantyn Ionenko Quartet(jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366

Tuesday

Deep Purple After Party: The Toobes (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Jack London (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Porter (Konstantynivska 2a) 425-0281

Ruky v Bryuky (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

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

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This Week Nightlife

26 October – 1 November 2012

Master of the Remix

Sebastien Leger (France, techno), Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5)

26 October at 22.00

Leger has created remixes for a long list of global artists, including Justin Timberlake, Armand Van Helden, Eric Prydz, Dannii Minogue, Kevin Saunderson, Depeche Mode, and The Chemical Brothers, but that’s not his only claim to fame. Inspired by the tenets of the Chicago and Detroit techno-house scenes, this French DJ has fast become a ‘house’-hold name in his own right, with many successful albums and singles under his belt. He started a record company called Mistakes, and he describes it as “the only record company that is not really techno.” He also prefers to make singles instead of records, making his sets an enjoyable grab bag of remixes and songs that skip across the genre spectrum.

For tickets and more information call 336-2848.

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Friday G on.s Kitchen with DJs Tapolsky, Smart Apes, Alexandr Galickiy, Spieler, Gabber Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 F ive-Year Anniversary Party with DJs Andrey Fiber, Jazzyist, Da-Rio, May Wind, Flatliner and Urfin Juice Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Energy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839 House and Theatre with DJs Markov, Daddy J, and A. Fleming Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Disco Halloween Part I with DJs Marrcuss, Chivas, and May Time: 22.00 Admission: L-60hrv, G-80hrv Disco Radio Hall (Moskovskiy 32) 428-7388 Party Night with DJs Tommy Lee and Rockstar Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888 We Love EDM with DJs Swanky Tunes, Ronski Speed, IRA, Dart Rayne and more Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-40hrv, G-50hrv, after L-60hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

XXX Party with DJs Stalker and Branski Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Fashion Halloween with DJ Zombie Boy Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

F ashion Halloween with Amanda Lepore (USA) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Pravda (Druzhbiy Nadorov 5) 067-360-5588

B ack in the USSR with DJ Velskiy and Friends Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Xenta Green Fairy Absinthe Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

T imati with Blackstar Band Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Byblos (Artema 20) 067-656-6353

Sexy Pyjama Party Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

BSP Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Disco Halloween Part II with DJs Marrcuss, Chivas, and May Time: 22.00 Admission: L-60hrv, G-80hrv Disco Radio Hall (Moskovskiy 32) 428-7388

All Out Dance Party with DJs Zeekrey and Joyint Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

Show Mafia with DJ Snach Time: 21.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300

K yiv Goes Hard for Sickman’s Birthday with DJs Progressor (Russia), Sickman, and more Time: 23.00 Admission: 50hrv Energy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839 Love Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Special Guest: DJ Bro with DJ Kesha and PJ Show Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6) 259-0001 Party Night with Resident DJ Zeekrey and MC Pavlik Morozov Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662 Ladies Only with DJs Flip and Jerry Nugget Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23:00 L-free, after L-20hrv, G-40hrv Garage Party Bar (Teodora Drayzera 21) 548-1419 Friday Night Vixens Time: 21.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-100hrv, after L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300

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Saturday 1 605 Evolution Athens Label Party with Olivier Giacomotto and Spartaque Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-40hrv, G-50hrv, after L-60hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 D jedjula: No Limits with DJs Marka Pola, ID Crash, and Underhill Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Angels and Demons with DJs Denny Raff and Shummi Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-3633 Star Guest: Nick Sergey Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Helloween Party with DJs Samosud and Theroux Time: 17.00 Admission: 60hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

A Multidimensional Rapper

Yarmak (UA, rap), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

26 October at 20.00

At only 20-years-old, this plucky rhymer from Boryspil is already a YouTube sensation. The young rapper is known for his introspective rhymes about social injustice and his earnest brand of charisma, but he doesn’t lack the genre’s requisite edge, as evidenced by his latest single “Motherf***ker”.

His fiercely devoted fan following grows with each new single, with “Small Towns” and “Hurt Children” ranking at the top of his most popular new offerings. Rap fans, get your tickets now!

Tickets are 100hrv. For more information call 288-5069.

Chernihov Time with DJ SunAlex and Alexander Prinz Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23:00 L-free, after L-20hrv, G-40hrv Garage Party Bar (Teodora Drayzera 21) 548-1419 D’Lux Club Show Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 90s Mega Party Night with Rock Star Band Live Time: 23.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 538-0100 Light Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Lux Party Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6) 259-0001 Sky Bar Halloween Party with DJs Alfred and Key, featuring Sky Horror Show Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888 All Saints Party with Weird Sisters, DJs Dracula, Sweet Hitler and more Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Temptations Party with DJ Sexy Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-70hrv Seven Music Club (Saksahanskoho 1g) 205-4451

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Sunday E lectro Lovers’ Party Time with DJs Faby, Ruzhynski, Horsy, Skiner Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

Pioneer Bachelorette Party with DJ Games and MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-40hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Best Euro Hits with DJs Jerry Nugget and SunAlex Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Garage Party Bar (Teodora Drayzera 21) 548-1419 Collabo Groove with DJs Lil’ Miss, 2Kriss, Tipsy, and Moni Zondi Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-20hrv, G-30hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Girls Night with DJs Saylex and Andrey Lubimoff Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, G-20hrv, after L-free, G-40hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296

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Wednesday Ladies’ Night Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Sweet Retro Wednesdays Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Live Karaoke with Beethoven Band Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888 Radio Days Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 ShamRocks Halloween Party Time: 21.00 Admission: 50hrv Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy 13b) 277-3540 Halloween Party with DJs Purple Unit, Slimjah, and 7th Heaven Project Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-50hrv Renove Disco Bar (Mishuhy 3b) 332-4808 Whiskey Party with DJ Stalker and DJ Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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Hits Party 90s to Today with DJ Leo Key Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

Mojito Night Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Ladies Night Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, G-50hrv, after L-50hrv, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300

Pivomania with DJ Size Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Master Class in Dancing with MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: L-30hrv, G-30hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

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Ladies’ Night with DJ Stalker Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Monday

Tuesday Halloween (9 Circles of Hell) Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 MIX Style with DJ Shtuzer Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Cossacks’ Night Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Night Sessions: Student Night with DJs Jerry Nugget and SunAlex Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Garage Party Bar (Teodora Drayzera 21) 548-1419

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This Week Art

Honouring a Grand Artist

26 October – 1 November 2012

Unnamed Exhibition of paintings by Oleksandr Sukholit (UA) Karas Gallery (Andriivskiy Uzviz 22a) Until 30 October 238-6531

Paintings Exhibition of paintings by Anatoliy Kryvolap (UA) Mironova Gallery (Olhynska 6) Until 20 November 277 8888

Exhibition of paintings by Serhiy Zhyvotkov, National Art Museum of Ukraine (Hrushevskoho 6)

From 25 October

Serhiy Zhyvotkov is one of the most important artists in modern Ukrainian art, and commemorating the 50th anniversary of his birth, NAMU has put together a little exhibition of his works.

As a member of the unruly 80s generation, he actively rebelled against socialist realism – a form of art which developed to further the ideals of socialism. Working predominantly in monochrome, his works challenge the powers that be and reflect the achievements of talented Ukrainian avant-garde artists of the early 20th century.

His minimalist artistic language creates such a strong emotional effect – you’ll have a hard time resisting the aesthetics of Zhyvotkov’s world.

For more information call 278-7454

Get to Know Malevich!

Personal Exhibition Exhibition of paintings by Serhiy Lunyov (UA) Museum of Modern Art (Hlybochytska 17) Until 30 October 201-4945

Excursion of Malevich in Kyiv, starting place – UNIAN News Agency (Khreshchatyk 4)

27 October at 12.00 Hidden Treasures Exhibition of paintings from the museum’s funds Kyiv Museum Russian Art (Tereshchenkivska 9) Until 2 December 234 6218

Egon Schiele – Oleksandr Pavlov. Parallels.

Exhibition of works by Oleksandr Pavlov (UA) Soviart Gallery (Andriivskiy Uzviz 22a) Until 30 October 425-1244

Project Exhibition of works by Lada Nakonechna and Mykyta Kadan (UA) Kyiv Pop-Up Gallery (Pavlivska 9) Until 31 October 235-4471 The First Twenty Years Exhibition of works by Tobias Rosenberger (Germany) Ya Gallery (Khoryva 49b) Until 29 October 492-9203

Did you know that Kazimir Malevich, world famous artist and founder of Suprematism, was born in Kyiv, spent his childhood here, taught at the National Art Academy, and that his last exhibition while he was still alive was here in the Ukrainian capital? Charmed by his genius, you have the opportunity to find out more about this fascinating artist here in Kyiv, in the form of an excursion. Visiting those places with which he is connected, such as Oleksandrivsky Cathedral where he was baptised, or the National Art Academy where he taught, this is one walking tour you don’t want to miss.

Tickets are 25hrv. For registration and more information visit www.csmart.org.ua or call 501-9461.

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Saturday Barmaley and Aibolit Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-100hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

The Funniest Show on Earth!

Eralash (comedy), Kyiv Rus Cinema (Artema 93)

27 October at 12.00

Eralash was a comic for kids back in the USSR and a pretty popular one at that. Retelling the stories that gave the generation before the giggles, it’s back in the form of a show with new tales and new jokes. Founder Borys Hrachevskiy will be MCing this afternoon, and organisers promise a jam-packed event with pranks, circus tricks and surprises. Don’t let your kids miss out on all the fun you yourself used to get such a kick out of!

Tickets are 50 – 170hrv. For more information call 486-7474.

Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre Hrushevskoho 1a (Park Khreshchatyk) 278-5808 www.akadempuppet.kiev.ua Kyiv Municipal Puppet Theatre Myropilska 1 513-1500 www.puppet-theater.kiev.ua MARIINSKIY PARK Arsenalna Metro

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Marionette Theatre Sahaidachnoho 29/3 417-3058 www.history.marionet.com.ua National Circus of Ukraine Peremohy 2 486-3856 www.circus.kiev.ua Kyiv Zoo Peremohy 32  277-47-69

Kurochka Ryaba and Golden Sun Time: 11.00 The Wolf and the Goats Time: 13.00 The Golden Chicken Time: 15.00 Little Red Riding Hood Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808 Don’t Want To Be a Dog Fairytale in 1 act Time: 11.00 Snow Queen Musical Fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 40-50hrv Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

Family Entertainment Centre Dyvosvit M Malinovskoho 24/10 502-0088 www.dyvosvit.ua Nemo Dolphinarium Academic Hlushkov 9 520-5555 www.nemokiev.com Kyiv Planetarium V Vasylkivska 57/3 287-7508 www.planet.org.ua

Kolobok’s Magical Journey Play Time: 11.00 The Starry Sky Above Us Educational programme Time: 14.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

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Sunday Rabbit Mailman Musical in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280 The Ugly Duckling Time: 11.00 Puss in Boots Time: 13.00 Our Happy Kolobok Time: 15.00 The Golden Key Time: 17.30 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808

King Grisslebeard Music Fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 40-50hrv Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 A Guest from Space Play Time: 11.00 A Walk in the Starry Sky Educational programme Time: 14.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508 Shelmenko-Denshchik Play Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-50hrv I Franko Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921

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Tuesday Music Classics 2 Ballet for kids and their parents Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-150hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280

Aqua Park in Terminal Brovary, Kyivska 316 200 29 80/81 www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

Horse-riding Centre Nabeg Vyshhorodska 85a 360-3838 (call in advance) www.loshadi.kiev.ua

Dream Land Aqua Park Obolonskiy 21b 485-2111/12

Central Horse Race Track of Ukraine Akademika Hlushkova 10 526-2053 www.ipodrom-kiev.at.ua

Ostrich Farm Yasnohorodka, Podlesna 32 (30km from Kyiv)  353-8821 www.ostrich.com.ua

Exhibition Centre Park Akademika Hlushkova 1 www.expocenter.com.ua

State Museum of Toys Klovskiy Spusk 8 253-5400 Interesting Kyiv Tours 364-5111 www.interesniy.kiev.ua Pyrohovo Open Air Museum Trolleybus 11 from Lybidska Metro 526-5765 www.pirogovo.org.ua

Trak’s Adventures Play Time: 11.00 Earth – Our Cosmic House Educational programme Time: 12.00 The Starry Sky above Us Time: 14.00 Invitation to Mars Time: 16.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

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Wednesday Swan Lake Ballet in 3 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-40hrv Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-4280 Moon Tricks Time: 11.00 Wonders of the Sky Educational programme Time: 12.00 Myths and Legends of the Starry Sky Time: 14.00 Comets Time: 16.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508 Mamaeva Sloboda Museum M Dontsya 2 361-9848 www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua National Botanic Garden Timiryazevska 1 284-9506 www.nbg.kiev.ua Experimentanium Museum Verkhniy Val 2a 417-4033 www.experimentanium.com.ua

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music 26 October – 1 November 2012 An Evening of Sophisticated Classical Music

Ketevan Chkhartishvili (Georgia, piano), National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)

26 October at 19.00

The National Philharmonic of Ukraine has a grand tradition of discovering young talents among the numerous international classical music competitions held here.

That tradition continues with a performance by Ketevan Chkhartishvili – a young Georgian pianist who charmed Kyiv audiences earlier this year with her delicate performance at the anual Horowitz festival. After taking home third prize, she returns to play a selection of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Brahms and Weber with accompaniment by the National Academic Symphony orchestra.

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

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An Evening of Organ Music Featuring Sydorenko (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

An Evening of Claude Debussy Featuring Hromov (piano), Sharapov (violin), Sydorenko (clarinet) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-169

Friday

The Taming of the Shrew Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Napoleon & the Corsican Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Women. Fragment.

Scandal in 1 act Time: 20.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Rubber Vendor Condom-review for adults in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy 25) 517-1955 Satisfaction Play in 2 acts from The Merchant of Venice Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 An Evening of Chamber Music Featuring Barkovsky (viola), Tomasyshyn (piano) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490

Saturday

A n Evening of Vocal and Instrumental Music Featuring Basystyuk (soprano), Kotko (coloratura bass), Reutova (piano), Bubnova (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Urus Shaitan Tales of the Cossack Otaman and Turkish Sultan in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Farewell Tango Play in 2 acts Time: 18.00 The Auditor Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 The Bat Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Four Reasons to Get Married Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro 517-1955

Kaudashi Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 The Single Lady Musical fairytale Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 An Evening of Ancient Classical Music Featuring Roy (flute), Ryabov (piano) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490

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Sunday Pages of the Best Programs Featuring Zhuk (Russia, violin) Works by Haydn, Puccini, Dvorak Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 The Master & Margarita Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Shelmenko the Drayman Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Edith Piaf. Life on Credit Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 The Calvary Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

No. 13 Comedy of our day in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Last Love Play in 2 acts Time: 18.00 Uncle’s Dream Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 My Fair Lady Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Lying the Pure Truth Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy 25) 517-1955 The Dove Tragic-comedy in 2 acts (from the play Colombo) Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 An Evening of Popular Classical Music Featuring Kruglova (viola), Kopylova (piano) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490

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Monday P lay, My Bandura!

An Evening of Ukrainian Music Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

An Evening of Vienna Classical Music Featuring Lysenko Classical Music Quartet, Bazhenova (piano), Koshuba (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Indian Summer Lyrical comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Fat Swine Comedy in 2 acts Time: 20.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

A Profitable Place Comedy in 5 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

The Audience Is Not Allowed Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy 25) 517-1955

The Audience Is Not Allowed Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy 25) 517-1955

In Lurid Darkness Drama in 1 act Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

I’m Crazy!?

Fantasy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

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Tuesday A n Evening of Puccini Featuring Lyatoshynsky Classical Music Ensemble Messa di Gloria in programme Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Carmen Suite & Scheherazade 2 ballets in 1 act each Time: 19.00 National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Shveik A soldier’s adventure in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Asso & Piaf A history of love Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 I’m Crazy!?

Fantasy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

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Romeo & Juliet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 School of Scandal Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Voytsekh. Carnival of Flesh Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy 25) 517-1955 Don Juan Mythological comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Oscar – God A secret dialogue Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Thursday An Evening of Instrumental Music Featuring Kucher (cello), Voytekh (piano) Works by Strauss, Schumann Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Tango of Life Dancing show 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Family Dinner Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Ball at the Savoy Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

An Evening of Orchestra Music Featuring National Academic Symphony Orchestra, Savytska (violin) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 A n Evening of Classical Music Featuring Roy (flute), Bazhenova (piano, harpsichord), Sydorenko (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Bach and Breakdance Together

Red Bull Flying Bach with The Flying Steps (Germany, dance, classical), National Opera Theatre (Volodymyrska 50)

26 – 27 October at 19.00

We’re pretty sure Bach never did any breakdance, but that doesn’t mean his 21st century fans can’t combine the two. This next performance at the National Opera Theatre will surely be unlike anything you ever seen in a theatre so regal. What it does, however, is prove that high classical culture can and does go perfectly well with modern urban aesthetics. Brought to life by Germany’s most popular breakdance team – The Flying Steps, these guys are taking their show on the road, and after Kyiv are headed to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Don’t miss it!

Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 279-1169. : What's On Recommended

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Coming Soon Pimped Up

IAMX (UK, indietronica, electronic), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

10 November at 20.00

Crystal Hall plays host to one of the most in-vogue acts of the moment, as the founder of seminal UK band Sneaker Pimps brings his solo project to town. You may remember the Pimps, whose time at the top was bright but brief.

Since 2006, Chris Corner has been dabbling, mad scientist style, in different genres and doing all kinds of musical experimentation at his home base in Berlin. The result is irresistible indietronica with thoughtful lyrics and catchy choruses. He’ll be in Kyiv soon, so sneak your tickets now!

Tickets are from 400 – 1,000hrv.

For more information call 288-5069.

Stars Tango to Kyiv Better than World Tango Stars with Neri Piliu a Fairytale and Yanina Quinones (Argentina), House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1)

23 November at 19.00

Kyiv audiences seem enamoured with everything Tango, which makes Kyiv a great stomping ground for Tango stars. For this next concert, prepare yourselves for 2008 Tango world champions – Neri Piliu and Yanina Quinones.

Dancing all of the genres with an invariable professionalism and passion, their style has been called powerfully emotional. Accompanied by the Solo Tango Orquesta, this is sure to be an event to warm the coldest autumn evening.

Tickets are 100 – 550hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

The Strauss Festival Orchestra (Austria), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

19 December at 19.00

The Strauss Festival Orchestra begin their season on the 1st of January every year. They go on to tour the world throughout the next 365 days, giving more then 300 concerts in any given year. Coming to Kyiv on one of the most magical days of the Ukrainian calendar, Sviatiy Mykolai (St Nicholas Day), hop aboard and travel to the fairytale world of child’s dreams, happy Christmas stories and the charm of the winter season.

They warn, however, “expect the unexpected”, so be prepared!

Tickets are 80 – 1,200hrv. For more information call 247-2316

A Rabbit Hole to the Past

Kings & Beggars (Lviv, ethnic, folk), Guitar Bar (Horkoho 45)

14 November at 20.00

The talented Lviv-based Kings & Beggars are taking their show on the road with a little ethnic rhythm and ancient rhyme.

Formed in 2008, the band focuses on the music of Medieval Europe – popular in the palaces of kings and played at county fairs. Drawing inspiration from various sources throughout England, Germany and Italy, they can also cut a rug and will be getting down to boogie, Middle Ages style tonight.

Tickets are 40hrv. For more information call 287-0460.

They’re Big in Japan

Japanese Popstars (UK, electronic), Xlib (Frunze 12)

17 November at 23.00

The Japanese Popstars may not be Japanese, but they are popstars, and they have plenty of Japanese fans these days. They’re often compared to electronic music titans like the Chemical Brothers and Orbital, and their latest offering Controlling Your Allegiance was a nominee for the Irish Album of the Year Award. Their brand-spanking new single Matter of Time is already climbing the charts. That’s a long way from the trio’s humble beginnings, recording on cheap lo-fi equipment in a bedroom in Northern Ireland. The group’s fun, infectious beats and catchy vocals make for an instant dance party. Have you got your tickets yet?

Admission is 120hrv. For more information call 063-730-8353.

The Best of Garou Garou (Canada, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

3 November at 19.00

Quasimodo has been coming to Ukraine for years, but this time, Garou will be coming as himself.

World recognition came to the Canadian-born singer in 1998, after playing the popular hunchback in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. While many know him for this role only, Garou’s career is not limited to musicals.

Though he has produced six studio albums, his first album remains one of the best-selling French albums of all time. Bringing these and other tracks with him on his Ukrainian journey, he’s promising everyone a “piece of his soul”.

Tickets are 200 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

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New to Kyiv

Improv-Oh-Ganza with Sergey Velichanskiy (UA, comedy), Arizona’s BBQ (NaberezhnoKhreschatytska 25)

2 November at 20.00

Born three years ago from a decade worth of extensive travelling throughout the US and Europe, Sergey Velichanskiy is finally getting his Improv Club up and running. After hosting EURO 2012 this summer, the Ukrainian funny man presents Kyiv’s firstever, English-language evening of improv! But as it’s built around active audience participation, get yourself ready to be a part of the show!

Admission is free. For more information call 425-2438.

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A Big Gig For the Holidays

Boombox (UA, pop-rock), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1)

15 December at 19.00

Boombox is organising a massive show just before the holidays, promising their best hits and even a few premiers. Donning their Santa hats, O’Torvald and Dmytro Shurov (aka Pianoboy) will be contributing to this festive atmosphere with a few songs of their own. Such a line-up will have everybody up and rocking around the clock in no time – have yourself a merry little Christmas and get your tickets today!

Tickets are 170 – 800hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

A November Love Story

Science’s Interesting Side

23 November at 19.00

3 November at 11.00 & 13.00

Under the Parisian Sky (musical), October Palace (Instytutska 1)

School of Scientific Wonders, Artists House (Artema 5/1)

Julien Dassin has recently produced a fabulous French love story in memory of his father, popular Franco-American singer, Joe Dassin, telling the tale of two French lovers in Paris during the 50s. The charming Florence Cost joins the cast, and together, the two take you on a journey to one of the most romantic cities in the world. The music of Joe Dassin lives again!

Tickets are 200 – 1,000hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

Kids are being called upon to come and enjoy an afternoon of science this November. Of course, no one likes having to go to school on the weekends, but the teachers in this classroom are just a little on the crazy side, and promise to make this an afternoon of educational fun. Like to blow things up? Freeze stuff until it cracks? Or turn ordinary objects into stinky, smoky substances? Then you need to sign up for this class! What’s more, there’s no homework!

Tickets are 60 – 150hrv, children 5 and under free. For more information call 272-0547.

Peace Through Music

House as Art

The Best of Keiko, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

House in a House project by Solmaz Fouladi – installation, performance art, M-17 (Antonovycha 102-104)

Keiko Matsui is one of the world’s most interesting modern musicians, whose music both reaches and touches a large audience. Part of that audience can be found here in Ukraine, with fans scattered across the country. As a regular guest to Kyiv, Matsui brings her best to the capital this spring; compositions that incorporate many genres such as jazz, instrumental, new age, classical and meditative. “I feel like my role on this earth is to make peace through music,” Keiko told us in a previous interview with What’s On. How can you argue with that?

Tickets are 190 – 990hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

Persian designer and architect Solmaz Fouladi has called Kyiv home for more than 15 years. Creating a new style in design, called Persian Modern, she has put together a project the likes of which you’ve never seen – a house within a house. M-17 invites those interested to come inside the very house Fouladi has built; a mobile innovative space, with creative lighting and furniture fashioned out of light concrete. It’s a five-day event which incorporates various pieces of performance art as well – come along!

For more information 596-2030.

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MTV УКРАЇНА

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Kyiv Life Miss Ukraine Universe Contest Director Anna Filimonova

Find more photos of these events on the Now Presenting: The Most Beautiful Woman in Ukraine!

FAIRMONT GRAND HOTEL The Miss Ukraine Universe 2012 final was held on 18 October, and showcased the best in Ukrainian entertainment, with Ukrainian singers and musicians performing between rounds of the competition. Finally, the time came to choose one lucky lady to represent Ukraine at the International Miss Universe 2012 pageant on 19 December in Las Vegas. The 15 finalists were so ravishingly beautiful that the judges were hard-pressed to pick a winner, but the dazzling Anastasia Chernova ultimately won the day. Thrilled to be chosen, Chernova promised to make Ukraine proud at the international competition this December.

4th Runner-up Miss Anastasiya Homon, 3rd Runner-up Miss Daria Kuhot, Miss Ukraine Universe 2012 Anastasia Chernova and 1st Runner-up Miss Yulia Sokol

Jean-Claude Van Dam (the Muscles from Brussels) makes an appearance at the pageant for a second year

The First 20 Years

Goethe Institute Director Vera Bahaliants

Artist Tobias Rosenberg with translator Mykhailo Yurchenko

YA GALLERY On 17 October, Ya Gallery launched an interesting project by German artist Tobias Rosenberg. Through a collection of photographs and objects gathered from his own family archive, Rosenberg endeavours to prove that our attachment to physical objects changes with time. According to the Frankfurt-based artist, the first 20 years of our lives are the time when objects matter most. If you are interested in the psychology of consumerism, be sure to check out the exhibition before it closes on 29 October.

Artist Dobrynya Ivanov grimaces for the camera

Photographer: Volodymyr Denysenkov

Artist Tiberiy Silvashi with Ya Gallery owner Pavlo Gudimov and his wife Anna

Singer Oleksandr Ponomarev offered his talents

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko says a few words

Head of the jury, Zlotan Kamondi

Director of Molodist Andriy Khalpakhchi with Ivan Malkovich National Artist of Ukraine David Cherkaskiy

Remaining Young and Interesting

KYIV CINEMA The 42nd annual International Molodist Festival retains its youthful spirit this year, returning to theaters with a rich bounty of fascinating films from all over the world. With 295 flicks in dozens of competitive categories, the Molodist Festival’s got something for even the choosiest film buff and promises to introduce many new names to the Ukrainian cinema scene. The festival’s opening party drew a myriad of celebrities and boldface names, further proving the festival’s prestige and popularity here in Ukraine. The festival runs until 28 October, so take in a new film while you still can!

Charity activist Bohdan Havrylyshyn with opera singer Susanna Chakhoyan

Ambassador of Kuwait HE Yousef Hassain Al-Gabandi and Ambassador of Malaysia HE Chuah Teon Ban

Ruth Krcmar of IOM and Norma Kirchler with the Austrian Embassy’s Eva Michlits, Julia Tauber, and Hermine Hölzl

Ambassador of Austria HE Wolf Dietrich Heim and former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Ohrysko

Austria Celebrates!

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC In celebration of the National Day of Austria, the Austrian Embassy here in Ukraine had the great pleasure of inviting guests, friends and colleagues out the National Philharmonic on 18 October. Ambassador of Austria HE Wolf Dietrich Heim spoke eloquently about the development of his country and its relationship with Ukraine, promising even tighter ties in the future. Enjoying the atmosphere, the wine and the conversation, everyone had a wonderful time.

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Kyiv Life Anastasiia Mazur (left) and Anna Radchenkova (right) of Aecom with a new friend

Ignatiy Sergienko and Elena Tkacheva of Neo Forte

Happy lottery winner Stanislava Chuvayeva of Cargill

ACC’s Professional Holiday

SOLOMYANSKA BROVARNYA To celebrate Local Chamber of Commerce Day, the ACC gathered its members for a supercharged event on 18 October. Three traditional rounds of Speed Business Networking didn’t satisfy the ACC’s jovial guests, who insisted on conducting a fourth session to make even more new friends and establish new contacts. Fueled by freshly-brewed beer and delicious food, guests continued networking and chatting into the late evening. In its traditional lottery, the Chamber gave away a slew of covetable prizes, including free airline tickets from UIA, gift certificates from MaxiCard, gift souvenirs from Grimbergen, and beer-tasting tickets from the host of the event, Solomyanska Brovarnya.

Tetyana Baranovska of Noerr caught off-guard

Keep in Touch With the Dutch

Krzysztof Siedlecki of Astellas Pharma, EBA’s Anna Derevyanko and Deputy Head of Mission at the Dutch Embassy Gerrie Willems

DUTCH EMBASSY On 18 October, some 200 EBA Top Card-holders spent a lovely evening at an EBA EuroDrink party titled Keep in Touch With the Dutch. Dutch Ambassador HE P.J. Wolthers opened the meeting with a salutary address, a speech that touched on the warm diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Ukraine and a photo-contest and photography exhibition called I’m in Holland. Guests mingled with the Dutch colleagues while sampling delicious wines and hors d’oeuvres.

Ambassador of Netherlands HE P. J. Wolthers welcomes guests

Ihor Pereverzev of MUK in deep conversation

Andriy Balanyuk of Tebodin join the Dutch Embassy’s Evert Jan Krajenbrink, and Pieter Frings of Roseta Agro

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s I sat at my desk this week, struggling to find a topic for this week’s provocation, I was staring off into space to the left of me where our lovely Alina and illustrious Katya sit facing each other, their desks back-to-back. As I was staring into space they were on the periphery of my vision and I was only very mildly aware of them at all. But all of a sudden they caught my attention and I knew I had what I was looking for – a topic for this week.

As I watched, they were in the middle of a hushed but animated conversation, huddled down on the far side of their computer screens as if that would hide from me the fact they were gossiping like fishwives rather than working. Nothing unusual in that. Nor is there anything unusual in the fact that one is speaking Russian and one is speaking Ukrainian and both understand each other perfectly.

What struck me as I watched them gabble away (so involved in the conversation that they remained completely unaware they were being observed) was that Alina is from Luhansk and considers herself Russian (ethnically at least) while Katya, while having been born in Kyiv herself, originates from a place a little west of here and is fervently patriotic.

I watched with increasing amusement (especially when bursts of loud giggling interrupted their rapid flow of words, making even more ludicrous the fact that it appeared they

were still attempting to hide themselves by huddling behind their computer screens) and a strengthening warm feeling inside.

Firm friends are these two girls who hail from opposite ends of the country, who clearly enjoy each other’s company and conversation very much. There is nothing that separates or divides them, despite the fact they’re having one conversation using two different languages.

Now, that’s not exactly earth shattering news either, but it serves once again to remind us that many of the divides we consider exist in the world are created by the politicians and the press, and exist only in our imagination.

People are people, and more often than not, put them together and they’ll get along just fine.

Language has been getting a lot of press over the past few months due to the legislation the government introduced giving Russian official language status in Ukraine, and whether you think that’s right or wrong, the truth is the people will get on with it regardless.

With the elections looming, many are worried what the result might be and how it will affect the future of Ukraine, but when I look at Alina and Katya I know Ukraine will survive and thrive. It always does, despite the best endeavours of the idiots running it.

What’s Hot

Publisher’s Provocations

Provocations and Observations Election Weekend

Tensions are high as the incumbent Party of Regions prepare to fight for the right to stay in power (or maybe just smudge a few vote totals and call it a day).

Halloween

Dust off your costumes, trick or treating season is upon us!

We’re dressing up as the scariest spectre of them all, Yanukovych. Ladies, grab a back brace and braid your hair, you can be Tymoshenko!

The New Roshen Store on Khreshchatyk We go there to stuff our faces with candy and chocolates. Not surprisingly, we regret it later.

Neil Campbell

Autumnal complaints and delights, the prescription for fall bliss, and a big wedge of something called “classless cheese”...It’s all served up in Tweets of the Week!

Dear Larry, As an expert of male psychology and mentality, can you tell me why men never plan vacations in advance and get so furious the moment a woman starts a conversation about the approaching holidays? Is it about men’s spontaneous nature or because they are simply so lazy that they don’t want to plan or decide anything?

Thanks!

Ordinary Ukrainian Woman Dear Ordinary Ukrainian Woman, Honestly, there’s something soul-crushing about making plans so many months in advance when you could be swilling beer, watching football, or eating an enormous steak. Why bother planning a perfect holiday when you can fart around until the last minute and have a vacation that’s only half as good?

Cheers, Larry, Who Accidentally Stayed at a Brothel for Lepers after Forgetting to Book a Hotel on His Most Recent Holiday

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

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Kyiv Weather

It is the opposite of hot, in fact, and temperatures are beginning their slow descent into subzero misery. At least the heat is back on!

Centipedes

What’s Not

Fall caught Gregory Nash @gregorynash_bc by surprise: Just landed in Kyiv for three days of planning and meetings. Perhaps I should have brought a coat Anna Kalyta @crash_burn_slow sees the silver lining: seems like Paris and Kyiv look the same today. beautiful cold and rainy cities. so nice ^_^ Sergii Filonenko @bigphil_ua has it all figured out: The only appropriate things to do during the current weather in Kyiv are: a) sleep; b) drink tea; c) watch the rain while drinking tea.

Someone with a subpar fall wardrobe made the mistake of sitting near Sara Brajovic @sarabrajovic on a flight: Oh no, croc Birkin, chinchila (sic) fur, peroxide blonde next to me business class to Kiev #classlesschees black velvet tracksuit of course aswell

On a scale of one to ten, how scared do you think Larry was when he found one scurrying around his house? Answer: one million.

Our World Cup Qualifier Performance

Kyiv lost qualifier matches to Moldova and Montenegro this month, putting it only ahead of San Marino in the H Group (which, incidentally, is currently topped by England).

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