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This Week in History Lost in Time
Over the last two months, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada have been trying to decide what time Ukrainians should march to. Overlooking the musical 2/4 rhythm typical for such a swagger, they jumped onto the Russian bandwagon which cancelled the adjustment of clocks come the characteristic spring and fall changeover. The hullabaloo surrounding the whole event came from Ukrainian journalists wanting to be on the same time with Moscow. Apart from pecking at the heads of many a Ukrainian governor, however, there was no serious discussion about it. That is, until this September. Deciding that it was actually a good idea, the Party of Regions had Health Minister Oleksandr Anishchenko spout the inherent health risks found within the clock-changing system. Speaking before doing any thinking at all (a professional hazard of the current ruling party), they realised that perhaps 09.00 and 10.00 were a little late in the day for sunrise. As this would have been the case for many parts of Western Ukraine, the solution was to have those respective regions begin their working day later than the rest of the country. Good solution guys! Reconsidering that this might not be the most effective way to handle the situation, parliament was called back and 295 deputies voted in favour of ‘winter time’. Acknowledging they may have made a slight error in judgement, you can now be sure – at least for the time being – that we’ll be putting our clocks back by one hour come this Friday 30 October.
1 November 1927
The first official day of Kyiv’s football club, Dynamo. Helped throughout the years by the legendary Valeriy Lobanovsky, it has competed against Shakhtar Donetsk almost every year for the league title since its existence, proving itself to be one of the strongest Ukrainian teams around.
3 November 1927
The Soviets shoot nearly 100 Ukrainian intellectuals in the Solovky camp. Among them are prominent are Ukrainian theatre director Les Kurbas and famous Ukrainian writer Mykola Kulish.
Ukrainian Christmas 29 October 1987 at the Vatican Trees from the western part of the country will stand tall and proud in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Christmas this year, as Ukraine has been chosen to deck out the official residence of the Pope! Selected and ready to travel over two thousand kilometres in order to arrive a month before the blessed event, the trees did go through a strict screening process in order to be considered, including a minimum height of 30 metres. There was tough competition there for awhile, but a fir found deep in the heart of the Carpathians surpassed all of the expectations of judges. Receiving a full round of tens, it was selected and will be decorated with ornaments traditional to Ukraine (another requirement) no doubt making it the talk of the town around St Peter’s Square. As a tradition first started by Pope John Paul II in 1982, this is the first time Ukraine has been granted the honour. All together now: Timber!
Please Drive Carefully
The Ministry of Emergencies has released information regarding a car crash that killed eight people on 23 October in the Poltava region. A passenger car collided with a trailer truck parked on the side of the road at about 23.50 Sunday night killing all eight in the car instantly and sending the truck driver to hospital. Police are calling this the worst collision in the region’s history but have yet to release the details or the cause. With so many road works taking place in the country at the moment, What’s On would like to take a moment to ask all those behind the wheel to slow down. The country needs no more bloodshed due to carelessness or neglect.
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Cult band Vopli Vidoplaysova make their debut at one of Kyiv’s rock festivals. Awarded Band of the Year, they have since produced numerous albums, songs from which continuously find themselves played on radio stations throughout the country. This year will be their 25th anniversary!
28 October 1989
The Verkhovna Rada adopts a law in reference to the language of the state. Declaring the local Ukrainian tongue the country’s only official language, politicians have argued over this issue ever since, recommendations of which dance to a Russian lilt.
The Ukrainian Court System: A Well-oiled Machine
Yuriy Lutsenko, Ukrainian politician and former Minister of Internal Affairs, was charged with abuse of office in December of last year. Sitting in prison for the alleged overpayment of less than $5,000 to his driver, he went on a hunger strike in the spring of this year losing 14kg in the process. While his protruding cheekbones and the acetone found in his blood should have been a good enough reason for the world to listen to the poor man who accuses the country’s politicians of political persecution, Yulia Tymoshenko was in the spotlight stealing the show. With the gas princess back behind bars (at least for now), the Pechersk District Court is open for Lutsenko business once again. It seems the man is either a real threat to the community at large or utterly unlucky, however, as the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency (UNIAN) reports that the court has rescheduled his next case for 34 October at 09.15.
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This Week Theatre & Classical Music
28 October – 3 November 2011
Young and Talented From All Over Europe I, Culture Orchestra (Poland, classical), National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)
27 October at 19.00
I, Culture Orchestra is a unique group of musicians composed of the young and talented from all over Eastern Europe. Selected by a well-respected jury, the chosen few (14 of which come from Ukraine) are working with world famous maestros, learning new scores and taking their show on the road. This evening at the National Opera House will be brilliant with sounds from Shimanovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich ringing out from all corners. It’s a great showpiece demonstrating just how talented our youngsters really are. Tickets are 10 – 150hrv. For more information call 279-1169.
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Friday An Evening of Organ Music Featuring Balakhovska (organ), Sharapov (violin) Works by Bach, Pyart Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 An Evening of Spanish Classical Music Featuring Academic Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic, Silvia Toran (Spain, piano) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Vocal and Instrumental Music Featuring Kruhlova (viola), Kopylova (piano), Malva Vocal Ensemble Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490 Shveik A soldier’s adventure in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 The Konotop Witch Musical burlesque in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392
Laugh of the Lobsters Tragic comedy Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Romeo & Juliet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955
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Saturday Organ music of Romanticism Epoch Featuring Bubnova (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Shchedryk Children’s Choir Works by Mozart Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 An Evening of Vocal Performance Featuring Bratyk (soprano), Kahanovych (piano), Bolkunevych (soprano), Bondarovska (piano), Rudko (piano), Shevchenko (piano) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490
The Bat Operetta in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Natalka Poltavka Ukrainian musical drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Quartet for Two Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Lettice & Lavidzh Fun w/ shadows Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 Lolita Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 The Ugly Modern drama in Ukrainian Time: 19.00 Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136) 529-4062 Quartet Drama 2 acts Time: 18.00 Black Virgins Drama in 1 act Time: 20.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 An Evening of Accordion Music Featuring Zavadsky (accordion) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081
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An Evening of Ukrainian Music Featuring National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments Works by Lyudkevych, Bilash, Ukrainian folk songs Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697
n Evening A of Bach Music Featuring Shvydka (soprano), Kharechko (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186
An Evening of Piazzolla Music Featuring Roy (flute), Ryabov (piano), Shypunov (guitar) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490
Family Dinner Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223
Playing Chonkin Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955
An Evening of Romances Featuring Rusanova (mezzosoprano) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081
Backyard Games Drama Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223
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The Single Lady Musical fairytale Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 The Ugly Modern drama in Ukrainian Time: 19.00 Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136) 529-4062 The Overly Happy Father Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Nord-Ost. The Future Will Show Drama in 2 acts Time: 18.00 A Profitable Place Comedy in 5 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223
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Tuesday An Evening of Classical Music Featuring National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Semchuk (violin) Works by Wagner, Lyatoshynsky Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697
The Kaudasheva Family Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Lyuboff! Ironic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392
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Wednesday n Evening of A Bandura Music Featuring Mayboroda Bandura Chapel Works of Ukrainian folk songs Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697
The Marriage of Figaro Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169
The Barber of Seville Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169
Fialka Montmartre Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257
Silva Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257
Edith Piaf. Life on Credit Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 An Evening of Soft Jazz Featuring Bloom Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081
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Thursday An Evening of Organ Music Featuring Orlova (organ) Works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 The Master & Margarita Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 The Tango of Life Choreographic performance Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 While Mother’s Out Comedy in 1 act Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Where the Wind Blows Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Prospect 25) 517-1955 Angel/Sexual Neuroses of our Parents Play Time: 18.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 The Notes of a Crazyman Mono-spectacle in 1 act Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081
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 turn, 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. But his memory lives on. 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. : What's On Recommended
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Friday Mashyna Vremeni (Russia, pop-rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 250-2500hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 Lyapis Trubetskoi (Belorussia, funk, pop) Time: 19.00 Admission: 150-750hrv Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17) 222-8040 VIA Zhigyli (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Angie Nears, Carte Blanche (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Lucky Band (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1) 461-8788 Carte Blanche, Angie Nears (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Motor’rolla, Red Rocks (rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 ntytila, More A Khuana (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528
28 October – 3 November 2011 Tex-Mex Co (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900
Beefeaters (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call and check Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545
Pur:Pur (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 80-100hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366
The Bitch, Animals’ Session (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865
New Jazz Wave (jazz) Time: 20.30 Admission: free Jazz Do It (V Vasylkivska 76a) 289-5606
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Saturday Smokie (UK, rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 100-1200hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 Korol i Shut (Russia, punk) Time: 19.00 Admission: 150-750hrv Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17) 222-8040 Halloween Scary Party: Otto Dix (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Khorta, Lucky Band, PLB (rock, cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: 40hrv Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Cash, Sham Rocks (positive rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: 50hrv Bochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1) 461-8788 PLB, Lucky Band (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551
King Size (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: call and check Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545
Antytila, Crazy Train (pop-rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717
Vzrosliy Band, Mr Och & His Root Boys (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865
Motor’rolla, Partyzanski Vytivky (rock, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528
Halloween Party: True Colours (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900 Mertvye Hrushi (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 30-40hrv Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366 Beloved Blues (blues) Time: 20.30 Admission: free Jazz Do It (V Vasylkivska 76a) 289-5606
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Sunday In Flames (Sweden, metal) Time: 18.00 Admission: 290-390hrv National Aviation University (Komorova 1) 408-3300 E ast 17 (US, pop) Time: 21.00 Admission: 250hrv Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17) 222-8040 Soyuz 44 (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Con no Rest, Verkhniy Yarus, In Toria, Plintus, Infa (punk-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 30hrv Bochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1) 461-8788 Halloween Party: Hairy Viper (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717
Crazy Train, Partyzanski Vytivky, Jerry (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Kandur (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865 Cosmo-Mix Cover Fest (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900
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Monday Blanc (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Halloween Party: Serhiy Tabunshik’s Jazz, Stanislav Chumakov, Kandur (jazz, cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: 40hrv Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Halloween Party: Lucky Band (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1) 461-8788 Halloween Party: Carte Blanche (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551
Blue Notes and Dixieland
Jazz in Kiev 2011 (world, jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)
28 – 30 October at 19.00
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, David 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 Kiev is a fabulous weekend of world jazz music. Don’t miss out! Tickets are 120 – 700hrv. For more information call 2791582.
Dr Feel Good (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717
Bender Band (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865
Animals’ Session (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528
Evening of Poetry (poetry) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366
Rebus (cover band) Time: 20.30 Admission: free Ciro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12) 221-4545
Guitar House Jam Session (jam) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366
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Glager, PsyLoFi (rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137
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Denys Dudko’s Sextet (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137
Ivan Blues (blues) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366
Mark Shulman (US), Alena Salova’s Quintet (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137
Volodymyr Voshkolupo’s Quintet (jazz) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Divan (Besarabska 2) 235-7366
Travelling on Sunday
Mashina Vremeni & Voskresenie (Russia, pop-rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
28 October at 19.00
Bands Mashina Vremeni and Voskresenie have been successfully dictating what constitutes good Russian rock for 40 years. What’s interesting, however, is that they continue to do so, as a concert by ‘Time Machine’ here in Ukraine earlier this year well demonstrated. So as not to waste any time at all, lead singer Andriy Makarevich announced their return for later this fall, and bringing with them the ‘Sunday’ rockers, it’s going to be a marvellous show of revolutionary Soviet rock. Tickets are 250 – 700hrv. For more information call 247−2444. : What's On Recommended
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This Week Art
28 October – 3 November 2011
All Over the World Contemporary Art-Kyiv Contemporary, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12)
1 – 13 November
This is the sixth time the country’s biggest art forum will be staged, the programme of which is looking 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. Motorcycles’ Beauty Exhibition of photographs by Bill Felps Brucie Collections Gallery (Artema 55b) Until 5 December 205-4264
Wonderful Realism Exhibition of works by Oleksandr Korol Wunjo Art (Heroiv Stalingrada 10a) Until 11 November 228-6620
Islands Exhibition of paintings by Oleksandr Babak Tryptykh Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13) Until 2 November 279-0949
Flashback Exhibition of works by Valeriya Trubina Bottega Gallery (Mykhalivska 22b) Until 8 November 279-5353
Retrospective Paintings by Serhiy Shyshko National Art Museum (Hrushevskoho 6) Until 4 December 278-7454
C’est la vie Exhibition of works by Olga Oliynyk Ya Gallery (Khoryva 49b) Until 7 November 492-9203
Trash-art. Metamorphosis Exhibition of art-objects by Nina Nikiforova Mironova Gallery (Olgynska 6) Until 4 November 067-723-6709
Family
Trick or Treat!
Halloween Party at Golf Centre (Heroiv Stalinhrada 10d)
30 October at 16.30
Halloween is here. And everyone is carving pumpkins, dressing up and having an inordinately good time. The same can be said about the folks over at the Golf Centre. Hosting Halloween parties for seven years already, there is so much fun to be had even the adults have a good time! Some of the attractions include cookie decoration, a crazy science corner, a photo zone, animators, games, trampolines and a lottery! On top of all that, there’s golf with spooky targets! Admission: 1-3 year olds – 200hrv, 4-12 year olds – 380hrv. Adults – free. For more information call 230-9436.
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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
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The Speckled Hen and the Golden Sun Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 Alladin’s Magic Lamp Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 13.00 Puss in Boots Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 Princess Frog Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre 278-0566
Friday The Nutcracker Ballet in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 425-3116 Pippi Longstocking Musical Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219
The Story of Kai and Gerda Romantic opera for children in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 425-3116
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Saturday adagascar M Puppet-show by the Moscow Puppet Theatre 11.30 & 15.30 Ice Age Puppet-show by the Moscow Puppet Theatre Time: 13.30 Centre of Culture and Art – Kyiv Polytechnic Institute 241-8626 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 Green Hills of the Ocean Fairytale in 1 act for children 5+ Time: 11.00 & 13.00 Polianna Drama Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219 Kotuhoroshko Musical fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre 279-5921
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
Eralash Kids rock concert Time: 12.00 Kyiv Rus Cinema 486-7474
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Sunday The Gosling Puppet-play in Russian for children 3+ Time: 11.00 Little Red Riding Hood Puppet-play in Russian for children 4+ Time: 13.00 The Wolf and the Goat Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 15.00 Peter Pan Puppet-play for children 5+ Time: 17.00 Kyiv Puppet Theatre 278-0566 Barmaley and Aybolit Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 & 15.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth 425-3116 Tales at the Attic Fairytale in 1 act Time: 11.00 & 13.00 Polianna Drama Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219
Pyrohovo Open Air Museum Folk architecture and life Marshrutka #3/156 from metro Lybydska 526-5542 Mamaeva Sloboda Outdoor Cossack Museum Mykhayla Dontsya 2, Otradniy region 361-9848 www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua
Nivky Park Children’s playground, rifle ranges, walking paths, cafes Prospect Pobedy 82 Kurenevskiy Park Playgrounds, attractions, cafes Frunze 134 National Botanical Garden Open year round Timiryazevskaya 1
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28 October – 3 November 2011
Detroit Techno Done Right
Play Techno w/ Dustin Zahn (US, techno), Forsage (Harmatna 51a)
29 October at 22.00
Dustin Zhan is one of the brightest representatives on the world techno scene. Since the release of his first album, this American has not ceased to surprise fans even with the likes of popular DJs such as Armin van Buuren, Markus Schultz and Tiesto in his realm. Bringing Detroit techno with an updated but darker sound right to your door, his is a style Ukraine doesn’t often hear. And playing side by side locals Ruslan Mays and Antoine Caesar, it’s going to be a night to remember. Admission is 60hrv for the ladies and 80hrv for the guys. For more information call 232-6780.
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Friday We Love Underground – Kristina, Veronica, Woo York, Noizar, D Spieler, Mitchell Time: 22.00 Admission: L-40, G-50hrv (L-30, G-40 before 23.30) Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Drum’n’Bass Halloween – Limewax, Derrick, Stepkillah, Katwon, Zarin, Hemp Shark, Mindfreak Time: 22.00 Admission: 90hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854 Ball of Glamorous Devils – Romantic, DJ Indigo Time: 23.00 Admission: free Arena (Baseina 2a) 093-947-7476 3 Years of Love and Luxury – Katya Sambuka, DJ Ownage, DJ Shatyrko Time: 20.00 Admission: call and check Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 288-5069 Disco Friday – DJs Driver, Nikz Lorenz, MC Alex Van Cool, Nikolai Nick, SkraTcher, MC Kasper Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-free, G-50hrv before 00.00) Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209 Halloween Party – DJs Marika Rossa, Andrew Krisis, Pantera Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-3633 The Planet of Smart Apes – Tucandeo (UK), Smart Apes, Diablik, Johnnie Play, Mehilove Time: 22.00 Admission: L-60hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780
Fashion Night – Lady Kate Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv (G-free before 00.00) Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Halloween Horror Night 2011 Time: 18.00 Admission: call and check Bingo (Peremohy 112) 424-2555 Etno-party Time: 19.00 Admission: call and check Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy Pr 13b) 360-9594 Shiva Moon – Matan Caspi (Israel), Artur, Liak Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-200hrv (G-free before 23.00) Mantra (Baseina 2a) 050-336-2848 Love night – DJs Games, Mc Nata Lunch Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Friday: Not for Kids – DJs Kiris, Skаy & Lutiy, Esford, Bodya Nice Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check BabyFace (Shchorsa 44) 286-0777 DJs Fabrique, Rada Noize Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check CD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a) 229-8829 Rau Club Show – DJ Eldar, DJ Darchik, Jay Fokin, D’Lux PJ show Time: 22.00 Admission: free before 23.00 (after, call and check) D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009
Helloween Party – DJ Andriy Krisis, DJ Pantera Topless Time: 22.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-3633 Halloween Techno Night – DJs Sukhar, Zlata, Veronica, Tina VAlen, Yoshi, Vova Kik, Woo York, Igor Glushko Time: 22.55 Admission: 60hrv (30hrv before 00.00) Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1) 555-5854 DJ Rico Tubbs, MC Doom, Purple Unit, Underhill, ID Crash Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-30hrv, G-40hrv before 23.30) Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Blow Your Mind – DJ Lutique, DJ Dan, MC Zhenya Bush Time: 22.00 Admission: free (G-50hrv after 23.30) Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Light Night-DJs Games, MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Vocal House Delivery – Andrew Ray Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Arena (Baseina 2a) 093-947-7476 Halloween Hellfire – DJs Sunny, Tagir Sultanov Time: 02.00 Admission: call and check Tema Fashion Club (Artema 37-41) 486-8727
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Halloween Party – Jay Fokin, Tommy Lee, D Eldar Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009
Halloween Night at Dream Town – Druha Rika, Katya Tsaryova Time: 19.00 Admission: free Dream Town (Obolonskiy Pr 3d) www.dreamtown.ua
A Very Scary Party – DJ Viki Sky Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv City Entertainment (Sky Mall, Vatutina 2T) 495-5504
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Halloween at Prime: Good vs Evil Battle – Mr Positive, DJ Andriy Balkonsky, Neo, Talkman, Tina, MC Tay D, MC Alex van Cool Time: 22.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-30hrv, G-40hrv before 00.00) Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209
One Night on Halloween – DJ Unique, DJ Shatyrko, DJ Samanto, DJ Horosh,MC Pilgrim Time: 22.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102
Wet T-shirt Contest Final – DJ Michael Sanchez Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Vodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102
Party On Halloween – Purple Unit, REDCO, Stas Kill, TJ & Arturo Ricco, Seven Up, Rois, Paul Hemmann & Almazov Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv (L-20hrv, G-25hrv before 00.00) Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209
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Sunday R’n’B Boom Halloween Masquerade Ball – DJ Lady, DJ Mukhvik, DJ Mekhanik Time: 22.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-30hrv (L-10hrv, G-15hrv before 0.00) Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Pioneer Hen party DJ Games, MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Back to USSR Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check CD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a) 229-8829 Disco of 80-90s Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Home Concept Night Club (Perova 2) 558-2545 Halloween Sunday Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check BabyFace (Shchorsa 44) 286-0777 Halloween Party – DJs Redco, Purple Unit, Stas Kill, T.J & Arturo Ricci, Seven Up, Rois Paul Hemmann & Almazov Time: 22.00 Admission: L-20, G-25hrv (free till 22.30) Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209
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Monday Pivomania – DJ Size Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Shannon Leto, Antoine Becks Time: 21.00 Admission: 400-600hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 288-5069 Halloween 2011 – Tapolsky, Kon, Marika Rossa, Alexander Galickiy Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Halloween party – Buy One Get One Free Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 A Real Halloween Party – ML Key & Jalsomino, Lady Kate, ID Crash, Marka Pola, MC Roman Time: 22.00 Admission: L-10hrv, G-15hrv Prime (Nauki 8) 524-2209
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Tuesday Mix Style – DJ Shtuzer Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 Disco-Latino Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290 Discoteque of the 80s – DJ Velskiy Time: 21.00 Admission: free Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494
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Wednesday Radio Day – DJ Shtuzer Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Aura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 A Night of Dirty Aesthetics – Freeda, DJs Vados, Andrew Beats, Sobolewsky Time: 21.00 Admission: call and check Sorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Latina Fiesta Party – DJ Stalkera, MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: free Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Island of Amazonkas Time: 21.00 Admission: call an dcheck Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290
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Ladies Night Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Disco-Latino Time: 22.00 Admission: call and check Caribbean Club (Kominternu 4) 288-1290
Crazy Fun
Black Swan – Halloween Mysteria, Mantra Party Bar (Baseina 2a)
29 October at 22.00
From the creators of Snow Black and the Seven Dwarfs, comes one of the most anticipated parties of the year! In dedication to the spookiest of holidays, this evening will include an amazing mystery based around the Black Swan movie. It’s a horrible thing for the mind to be imprisoned in the body; the organisers of which say the solution is easy: live happily with a split personality! DJs tonight are Serge Proshe, Weizman and a birthday set from Tish. Dress code is masquerade – come, have fun! Admission is free for all until 23.00. After the clock strikes 11, however, ladies pay 100hrv and the gents pay 200hrv. For more information call 504-2555. : What's On Recommended
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Yulia Hudoshnyk
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A City of Calm L
ike clockwork, summer’s placidity always turns into fall’s rush hour, and we’re feeling rushed more than we should. We could use a weekend away. Somewhere away from the noise, the traffic jams, the nonstop haste and even the rain. With train tickets in paw, we ready ourselves for the 14-hour trip that will take us to Zakarpattya. A smile stretches the length of my whiskers at the prospect of a little beauty sleep. Bear growls, but I know how to deal with these situations. I shove a book into his hands detailing Zakarpathian cuisine that soon has him grinning like a Cheshire cat.
A Heart-warming Welcome
On arrival, the sun is shining brightly. I’m looking forward to catching the last scraps of summer, a season that seems to have left Kyiv long ago. We head to our hotel to get the party started. Having booked a room in advance, we know our residence this weekend is imaginatively called Hotel Uzhhorod. Not too far from the train station, nor the city centre, its location couldn’t be more perfect, and it thankfully has everything we need: double bed, cable TV, air-con, telephone, hairdryer and mini-bar. The price is right too: only 439hrv! Bear hibernated on the way down, and now that he’s awake he’s hungry. I am too, so I suggest we have a nice Saturday morning breakfast somewhere in the city. Strolling into the town along the Uzh River, we come across a few fishermen who look like they’ve been lucky this morning. I’m awed by the landscape, in particular the mountain river reflecting the city’s buildings and the bridges connecting the two sides of the city. But Bear just wants to eat, so we continue our hunt for our first cup of Zakarpatthian coffee. The coffeehouses in the central streets are already as busy as ever. After mulling about, we find a cosy little place by the name of Mio. Within two minutes we’re sipping hot coffee with cinnamon and digging into hot cherry pie. The hostess chatters about in her exotic Uzhhorodian accent. I think it’s wonderful and is a brogue I myself would like to learn. I’d also like to find out how they make such delicious coffee, but Bear just laughs and says it’s time to explore the city. I leave my compliments with the girl manning the door and we’re off.
It’s October, and the summer is gone. Kitten and Bear are already tired of the city’s fuss. Kitten suggests the two fly away to a place where time stands still. “Where?” Bear asks. “Uzhhorod,” says Kitten, purring.
Accordions and White Rabbits
The first must-see is Uzhhorod Castle. Already more than 1,000-years old, both of us are eager to investigate this heroic reminder of the past. On the way to the castle, we pass the famous Christo-Vozdvyzhenskiy Cathedral. Its roots go back to 1646 and I’m enamoured. We also pass numerous brides, grooms and wedding guests clamouring about with flowers and presents. Dozens of pigeons want to know what all the fuss is about, and we even catch sight of a white rabbit. Gypsy men play the accordion and sing snappy ditties, while gypsy children throw flower petals, asking for treats in the process. As I sit listening to the music and watching this happy scene, I’m reminded of the film Black Cat, White Cat by Emir Kusturica. Amazingly, it looks exactly the same. A few minutes more and the castle is in sight. Built on the Zamkova Mountain, it’s hard to imagine the bloody fights and constant sieges that took place here. There were battles that completely destroyed the castle but they always built it back up again. The most modern fortifications were done in the 14th century, where Italian engineers were invited to give it their best shot. A palace (now a museum) appeared two centuries after that, with covert tunnels running between the two.
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Uzhorodska is the smallest oblast of Ukraine but is the closest to the EU. It is fortytwo kilometres to the Hungarian border and just two to the Slovakian. It’s a multinational city that hosts more than 70 ethnicities such as Russians, Slovaks, Hungarians, Romanians, Jews, Romas and Germans. It is a prolific city with a number of different languages and dialects. And yet, despite such national diversity, its residents live peacefully with one another.
In keeping with this time of year, we learn something about the castle we weren’t expecting: it has a ghost! As legend has it, the ghost was the daughter of Dryget, the castle-owner. Four centuries ago, the Poles were invading and the girl fell in love with one of the soldiers. She told him how to seize the castle amid their love affair, and when her father found out he ordered that she be bricked into one of the walls. The White Lady has been trapped ever since, and is often seen floating through passages from dusk until dawn.
A Delicious Afternoon
The palace is full of interesting exhibits such as clothes, musical instruments, coins and manuscripts. We head outside to walk the grounds, and without a guide we both feel as though we are hostages of an affable maze! We find our way back through, and the yard fills with people preparing flowers and filling goblets. I ask what’s going on, and I’m told all the fuss has to do with marriage registrations. We feel as though an army of brides and grooms are chasing us, so we head over to the open-air museum, not far from the Uzhhorod Castle, where we find the peace and quiet we left the city for. Built on top of a cemetery in 1970, this territory used to be referred to as the Witches Pitfall. Today it is a Zakarpattya Village reproduction. Accommodating fifteen peasant huts, (the oldest of which is 220 years old) and one church, every building has its own guide. We walk around learning about the region’s routine and lifestyle. With all the facts and information, we almost feel as if we’ve been transported back to the 19th century. Unfortunately, the feeling doesn’t last long: more brides and grooms are heading in our direction. It’s information overload about attractions in Uzhhorod, and we’re starving; desperately in need of fuel to keep us going. Vertep has been recommended for lunch local-style. Inside, the venue is animated. The waitress suggests the bograch (a soup with pork, dumplings, vegetables and lots of paprika) but Bear opts for the chirke poprikash (chicken with dumplings and sour cream). I go for tokan with goat cheese and grits – polenta a la Zakarpattya. There are a number of dishes that we’d both like to try – they all seem savoury and striking. When the food arrives, I’m delighted with my dish and am already feigning saturtion. Bear just grunts and keeps eating. Finishing up, this time it’s me that tugs at Bear’s shirt sleeve saying, “City marvels await us!”
Uzhas in Russian means terror, horror, atrocity, even nightmare! Rest assured, there’s nothing horrible about Uzhgorod!
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Coming Soon Addicted to Techno Fairytale in 3D Addicted with Marcellus (France, techno), Xlib (Frunze 12)
4 November at 22.00
Following the live performance of Convextion not so long ago, Addicted comes fast on its heels with one of Europe’s biggest and brightest stars in techno. Parisian Cedric Bros (Marcellus) has been one of the best producers of the techno movement since his very first published record. Releasing his 25-year old debut album in December of last year, he has continued to replenish his stockpile of deeply rooted house ever since. Here to kick off the weekend, Bros’ tracks will no doubt be filling the holes of sets by our own prominent techno artists flirting with the genre once he’s gone. Admission is 80hrv. For more information call 417-3233.
Famous Russian Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Russia, classical), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
16 December at 19.00
Performing pure romances by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff on tour through Donetsk, Odesa and Lviv this spring, as well as giving a concert at the Kyiv National Philharmonic in June, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is coming back to the capital this winter
Snow Queen, House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1)
26 December at 11.00 and 27 – 28 December at 14.30
The tale of the Snow Queen is an old one, it’s true. If you’re thinking this is the same old boring story, however, you’re wrong! Using a special projector which will do no less than transport you right into the fairytale itself, travelling with Gerda, getting lost in a snowy castle and meeting up with Kai isn’t fiction anymore. Producers are promising an unforgettable show with presents for all – so hurry up and get your ticket to get you into this winter fairyland tale! Tickets are 120 – 320hrv. For more information call 253-8072.
with a new repertoire. Promising a concert of more current tracks, this upcoming show will be nothing short of spectacular. It almost doesn’t matter what he sings: his unique voice is known the world over while his moves on stage have broken at least a heart or two! Making it absolutely clear how much this man loves Ukraine and her audiences, make sure you’re a part of the magic tonight! Tickets are 350 – 2950hrv. For more information call 247-2316.
Backstreet Boys a la Russ
Ruky Vverkh (Russia, pop, dance), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)
18 November at 20.00
Hands up! Hande Hoch! Ruky Vverkh is coming to Kyiv! Back in the 90s when the country lacked boy babes who not only looked good but could sing and cut a rug, out came Ruky Vverkh to steal the hearts of girls everywhere. Celebrating their 15th birthday this year, they can still gather a crowd, and no doubt will in Steroplaza this month. Admission is 190-850hrv. For more information call 222-8040.
Getting on with the Irish
Rhythm of the Dance (Ireland), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
24 November at 19.00
Staging a Dream
The Dream Orchestra (Russia, wind orchestra), National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)
Rhythm of the Dance is one of the leading ensembles in Irish dance today, and coming to Kyiv to present audiences with a spectacular show, their fabulous sets, illustrious lighting
22 – 23 November at 19.00
Oleh Menshykov is a legendary Russian actor who is also famous for his writing, singing and dancing talents. Admitting he has always dreamt of writing a musical book, where each chapter is a different melody, his dream has come true. The Dream Orchestra is a group consisting of winds and step and mouth organs playing poetry. It is a miraculous coming together of assorted aptitudes creating an unforgettable evening of music. Tickets are 350 – 3350hrv. For more information call 279-1169.
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Pure and Beautiful Photography Exhibition of photographic works by Stefano Orazzini, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)
From 8 December
Italy has ancient ties with beauty; something modern Italian artists/photographers continue to prove time and time again. Focusing his eye on black and white depictions, Stefano Orazzini turns unimaginable splendor into reality. Winning the Best New Talent of Paris prize as well as the Best Fine Art Photographer in 2010, he brings philosophical art works to the capital this 2011. So striking is his work, an hour spent on the analysis of each piece isn’t enough. Consider yourself warned: plan your trip to Brucie accordingly. For more information call 2054264.
The Great Return
The Orchestra (formerly ELO, UK, 70s rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)
14 November at 19.00
In 2009, former band members of the Electric Light Orchestra – drummer Bev Bevan, bassist Kelly Groucutt, conductor Louis Clark and violinist Mik Kaminski – got together to bring the foregone fame back. Just a year later, Bevan opted to leave the band, selling the name rights to ELO’s first lead singer. It left the current group in the lurch. But with a history that dates back to the 70s when music was pure and rock’n’roll was revolutionary, the band along with their new name The Orchestra can’t really complain. Tickets are 20 – 1150hrv. For more information call 247−2444.
Old School Meet New School Euphoria, Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8)
5 November at 23.00
Get ready for one of the best parties of the year where old school and new school come together. The masters of vinyl from back in the good old days are in town and will be taking
and of course the true mastery of their footwork is going to do nothing short of amaze. This particular ensemble is unique in that they have enrolled and won several world championship dance competitions. Including a vocal aspect to their concert, this group will do everything but leave you indifferent. Tickets are 200 – 950hrv. For more information call 247-2316.
God Save our Queen
Queen Tribute, October Palace (Instytutska 1)
6 November at 19.00
Enthusiastic Musical Actors
Che Orchestra (pop-rock), Divan (Besarabska 2)
5 November at 20.00
Kharkiv’s best musical quintet is bringing their futuristic and surrealistic music to Kyiv. Having produced three albums so far,
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you back in time to the sweet 60s. Funked up sets are what’s going to keep you grooving all night long especially with Johnny Bravo and FuzzFreak from New York handling what was once known as the record player. An evening of surprises awaits – make sure you bring your happy face. Admission is 70hrv. For more information call 066-485-5555.
these guys know music. While that’s all good and well, what really sells these guys is their live shows. Jam-packed with musical acts and marvellous performance, their concerts cannot be transferred onto plastic. Take our word for it and then take them in. For tickets and more information call 235-7366.
Freddy Mercury, “known as one of rock’s all-time entertainers”, is a legend. Recognised for his elaborate stage presence and incredible fouroctave range, he and band Queen went on to create fifteen studio albums, five live albums, ten compilations and forty-eight singles. Bringing their songs back to the stage in style, Tina Karol, Natalya Mohilevska, Timur Rodrigez, Jamala, Alyosha, Oleh Sobchuk, Valeriy Kharchyshyn, ManSound and many others are working on a tribute concert. Accompanied by a live orchestra, this concert is going to be a Kind of Magic indeed. Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 279-1582
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Vadym Mishkoriz
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Take Me Out!
Kyiv: Enter if you Dare
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here are those who say that Halloween is just for kids – for trick-or-treating, cutting turnips and dressing up. But there are those who say it is far more significant than that. They say it is the setting for supernatural encounters, for connecting with the dead, for honouring all things occult and evil. Chilling stories feed the myth and make children cry at night. Be under no illusion: this is the stuff of nightmares. And while most cities try hard to recreate such nightmarish scenes for Halloween, What’s On believes Kyiv is the perfect stage for a scare. Enter if you dare… Our сity is full of beautiful places and fantastic experiences, but at the same time there are things here so horrific that no sane person would ever dare go near them (of those that do, very few live to tell the tale). This is a twilight zone, a world between the living and the dead, the sane and the insane, the decent and the decrepid. With torturous scenes of vivid lucidity, only the incredibly brave or mentally unstable would consider these things, especially at this time of year. Yet some Kyivites fall into these categories, and for those most foolhardy of souls, What’s On has prepared a list of the top attractions this Halloween. ZHEK (Housing Office) A labyrinthine layout of endless corridors, here be lines of the living-dead. They queue for hours, clutching papers, documents and the tail-end of hope. Empty eyes meet with soulless scourges whose official titles belie their true function of sucking efficiency from the system as though it were blood from a neck. Those unwitting enough to enter are trapped in their toil. They feel like the Greek mythological character Sisyphus, who was punished by being made to roll a boulder up a mountain, only to then watch as it fell back down, before starting the process again. Hospitals These Kyiv institutions have heard the cries of pain, hurt, illness and anguish, and harbour their memories in tepid green paint, cold walls and blinking lights. Medical equipment stands idle in the halls, surrealist paintings stare down at children from the walls, and hospital staff feed off the fear of the waiting room mortals. No wonder Ukrainians choose not to go to the doctor unless they really need to. Only the bravest would enter this Halloween. Public Toilets For those wishing to experience the dread and despair of the darkest imaginations, Ukrainian public toilets are the place to be. The dank smell of death and disease will arrest your respiratory system and erase any notion of rationality. As your life flashes before your eyes, you will catch
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sight of the other world: that of eternal punishment in putrid prisons, longing for a life of fresh air and flowers. Not even the dead would survive in here. Enter at your own peril. Fast Food Bars Travel to the districts of Svyatoshyn, Tarasa Shevchenka or Lybidska and you will come across fast food kiosks. Despite the pretence of sanitation certificates, these are hell’s own outlets: a breeding ground of disease, decrepitude and diarrhoea. The cockroaches are faster than most of the food, and coins are known to be among their surprise ingredients. On Halloween, we can think of no nastier trick than this one. Khrushchevka The living dead may be so-called either because they are in a transitory state of zombification, or because they haven’t had enough sleep. Those living in Khrushchevkas could well fall into the latter category (although best to destroy their brains by smashing their heads in, just in case). These small apartments have problems with water, heating and amenities, but the worst aspect of Khrushchevka-living is the noise of the neighbours that comes thick and fast from every corner. It’s driven them all mad, and upon entering, you see the results. Soulless figures wondering aimlessly, forever searching for the sources of the noise, they have long-since taken leave of their senses, so watch out. Attraction Parks Screams of terror, haunting howls, anguished cries… Ukraine’s attraction parks are perfect for Halloween. But unlike most other cities, where the cries are of adrenalin-based excitement, our parks induce the real thing: spine-tingling torment, as your chances of safety dive like the big dipper. Bumper cars turn into a race for life, Ferris wheels into a raffle drum lottery, roller-coasters into a rickety rail-road to ruin. Corpse-like operators throw dials and switches and cautionto-the-wind. Maintenance is a quaint concept. This Halloween, there can be few better places in which to test the bounds of life, and look death in the face. The Marshrutka The city’s yellow buses often seem hitched to hell’s own horses. Rides teach you to value both life and cars. In the summer, they’re like saunas, and in the winter, they’re like arctic wastelands. Often they’re so crowded that your every orifice serves to accommodate another passenger. Despite their exterior innocence, these four-wheeled coffins will scare even the hardiest soul. Step inside, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Barber Shops Combine carelessness and a lack of attention with a pair of sharp scissors and other implements that can do harm, and this is the perfect experience for those wishing to scare the living daylights (or highlights) out of themselves. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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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
ASIAN Terrace Mezhigirska 87 B str. +380932673630 +380443511572 Оpen: 18 00 – 06 00 Asian style, comfortable room karaoke with beauties.
Pushistiy Sushi-bar 23-a Velyka Vasylkivska st. 234-3101 Open: 12.00 ‘til the last visitor leaves Original mix of styles in the interior, fuzzy fur on the walls. 30 kinds of sushi and sashimi. Saffron 3 Vorovskogo st. 569 10 10 Open: Sun – Wed: 12.00 – 00.00 Thu – Sat: 12.00 – 05.00 www.karta.ua Oriental cuisine, Karaoke-lounge WI-FI Nobu 12 Shota Rustaveli st. 246-7734 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 Sushi bar in central location. Great decor and service, wide menu of authentic sushi. Tubiteyka 29/50 Tarasivska st. 287-0242 Open: 8.00 – 23.00 Asian and home made cuisine, delicious breakfasts, kalian. Oriental atmosphere – and decoration. WI-FI
CAUCASIAN Ani 72 Chervonoarmiyska st. 4th floor 590-2565 Open: 11.00-23.00 An open show-case kitchen will let you watch the respected Chef cook traditional dishes on the chargrill for you. Hinkali 4, Shota Rustaveli st. 234-0692 Open: 24 hours Real Caucasian culture reproduced in its best meals. Cuisine with an accent.
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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
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 RESTAURANT Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A 219-1919 Open: Monday-Saturday 11:00-23:00 Elegant French restaurant in the heart of Kiev. Every day enjoy a unique business lunch with glass of wine. Come and try our new autumn menu…
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. Every day enjoy our Business lunch and Olivera Steak house. Spoil you friends and family with Sunday brunch from 13.00 weekly.
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
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 Mob. +38 050 355 93 72 Open: Mon - Thu: 18.00 - 02.00 Fri - Sat: 18.00 - 04.00 Rooftop lounge bar b-hush - Rise above the bustle and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Our specialties include Asian Fusion menu, extensive cocktail menu and hookah menu.
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.
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
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.
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
MYKA restaurant Khreshchatyk 46a 227 8943 Open: 12-24 Delicious international cuisine in the heart of Kyiv
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.
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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Buffet- breakfast 6.30 – 10.00 (99 UAH) Business-lunch 12.00 – 16.00 (90 UAH) Dinner “a la carte” – until 23.00 Bar 24/7 – Football matches live!
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Kyiv Life Jazz For Business
HYATT On 18 October the Chamber organised the next event in a series of highlevel business networking events – a meeting of the Business Leaders League. The theme was jazz, and enlisting the help of some fine music from Red Fox, the evening united over 100 top managers. As yet another opportunity for Chamber Members to strengthen their contacts and expand their business network, the ACC seem to know what the industry needs. Ihor Tykhonov of Creditwest Bank taking in the event with a friend
Oksana Panchuk of the UkrainianAmerican Liberal Arts Institute with the Chamber’s Nadiya Polishchuk Engarde attorney Ivan Mishchenko (right) making a new contact
Aram Sargsyan (right) of eSoft demonstrating new developments in IT
Katerina Agafoshina of BASF, Elena Bilous of UniCredit and Merle-Katrin Alex of Bank Forum, Commerzbank Group looking festive
Christof Rienbay and Falk Nebiger sipping hops
Oktoberfest in Kyiv
DWK’s Wolfram Rehbock enjoying the beer
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ARIZONA BBQ Ukraine does enjoy the German tradition of Oktoberfest, perhaps even a little too much! But when you think about it, how can anyone say no to beer, sausage and lederhosen?! In fact, it’s one of the reasons DWK (the German Business Club in Kyiv) put together this little shindig this 18 October. Sending out invitations to one and all, those who missed out on the merrymaking in Munich were able to enjoy almost the same event right here in Kyiv. Held in an easy-going atmosphere with lots of Bavarians in attendance, the Mega-Life Band kept everyone on their feet doing the schuhplattling dance all night long.
Arthur Odesyuk (right) of Puma dressed up like a real German
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Molodist – Forever Young
Famous Ukrainian film director Roman Balayan
Rustam Ibragimbekov unaware of the pleasant surprise that awaits him Model and TV host Oleksiy Deveev-Tserkovniy
KYIV RUS CINEMA On 22 October, Ukraine’s oldest cinema festival Molodist was officially opened for cinema lovers throughout the country. Accredited by the international film association, the festival gains more respect and success each year, attracting only the best movies and audiences. As tradition dictates, festival head Andriy Khalpkhchi handed out the first award – the Scythian Deer – to eminent screenwriter Rustam Ibragimbekov for his outstanding contribution into the world of cinema. After the official part of the evening was over, guests watched Battle of Warsaw 1920 by the prominent Polish director Jerzy Hoffman. Check out the last issue of What’s On for a quick peek at some of the more interesting films over the course of the festival.
Cinema fan Hanna Herman
Former president Viktor Yushchenko chatting about world cinematography with Polish cult film director Jerzy Hoffman
The Polish Ambassador, HE Henryk Litwin addressing those in attendance
Head of this year’s Molodist main jury, famous Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko
The German Embassy’s cultural attache, Harald Hermann
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Essential Kyiv Fitness Centres GOLF CENTRE Obolonska Naberezhna 20 230-9436 www.golf-center.com.ua The Golf Centre offers 36 stations, a 2-level floodlit driving range, 7-hole golf course, Golf Academy, Pro Shop and restaurant. No membership required! Plenty of free parking on site
Language Courses SMARTFOX Language school, Translation’s agency Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 502-6290 www.baziscenter.com
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
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
Club Olympus Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234 Cyber Gym B. Khmelnytskoho 50 465-3171 Kiev Sport Club Blvd Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8866
International House Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 238-9870
Lybid Hotel Peremohy Square 1 +380 239 76 00 +380 236 63 36
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
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 www.dniprohotel.kiev.ua
Hyatt Regency Kyiv Alla Tarasova 5 581-12-34 581-12-35 info.hrkyiv@hyatt.com www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com
Greenwich Prorizna 22-b 592-7843
Alliance-profi Mechnikova 6, #33 235-6643, 592-4588
Marriage Agencies Want to meet a lady who is looking for a man like you ? Save your time and energy and visit www.marriagebynatali.com or call Natali personally at +38-067-232-0803. Our reputation speaks for itself.
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DTelite School Sahaydachnoho 20/2 417-5770 Business English Center Lesi Ukrainky 3, #114 234-0871
Translation Services 100 MOV Nahirna 24/1 489-5856
Radisson BLU Hotel Yaroslaviv Val 22 Reservations: 492-2200 492-2210 info.kiev@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/hotel-kiev
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.
On Time Translation Agency Maiakovskoho Pr 10, 2nd floor 228 02 91 www.ontime.in.ua Anakonda-translate 529-3302
Internet Cafes Bunker Artema 11-a 272-4860 Cyber Cafe Prorizna 21 278-0548 Orki Khmelnitskoho 29/2 228-1187
Medical Centers
Opera Hotel B. Khmelnitskoho 53 581-70-70 537-73-73 reservations@opera-hotel.com www.opera-hotel.com
American Medical Centers Emergency Phone: +38 (044) 490 7600 Berdychivska, 1 +38 (044) 490 7600 +38 (044) 490 7600 patientservices@amc.com.ua
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What’s Hot
I
Dozor
’ve noticed that Kyiv women seem to be
heart “lives love and romance.” The happi-
a common source of intrigue for those
ness continues with Irina (26), who “greets
who write into What’s Wrong. I’ve de-
every day with a smile” and “meets all prob-
find game is increasingly popular
cided to help, and give a brief overview. But
lems with gratitude.”
with young, metropolitan Kyivites.
rather than hear it from me, you can hear
Yuliya (20) is more succinct, describing her-
Described as an ‘auto-city quest’,
it from Kyiv women directly. Flick through
self in just one word: “journalism.” Careers,
teams of five (armed with car, laptop
some back issues of What’s On and you’ll
together with helping the poor and making
and torches) chase around aban-
find that the answers lie in the Face of Kyiv
the world a better place, feature quite heav-
doned buildings at night, searching for codes using logic
competition, where wannabe models write
ily. Elena (26) “just hopes to be successful,
and deduction. The latest outing featured 150 players,
brief descriptions about themselves.
despite all the barriers,” while another Elena
so it’s Hot, and getting Hotter.
Some girls like Lyubov (23) live “in the here
(28) says she is “incessantly moving between
Organised online, this track-and-
Designing the Dnipro
and now.” Yulia (22) says
new goals,” because “this is
the only way she can live
what I do every single day,
is if she “get’s something
as it is every single day.”
new every day.” Others have
For others, it’s about travel.
to come up with designs and ideas
a penchant for the past.
Aliona (23) says travel is “a
for a water amusement park in the
Anna (22) likes the 18th cen-
way to prolong life, or even
Dnipro islands. For those able to rec-
tury and dreams of going to
live a few lives, because ev-
reate Venice, there is a substantial
a Viennese ball. Helen (23)
ery journey is a new coun-
financial prize to be won.
even believes in the after-
try.” Some display a slight
life: “I truly believe my cat
lack of geographical aware-
Masha is the reincarnation
ness. Valeria (18) wants to
of Michael Jackson.”
“to see Italy at dawn, have
Other girls are more con-
dinner in Spain and see
love nor money at the moment. For
cerned about the future,
sunset in Austria.”
the first half of next year, the Kyiv
City authorities have asked Kyivites
Ferraris
You can’t buy a Ferrari in Kyiv for
and with helping others. Alina (21) wakes
Finally, the girls show they are poets and
Ferrari dealership’s entire order of
up every day and thinks what she can do
patriots. Alina (21) likes to “roll in the ocean
cars has been sold. The dealers are
to make the world a better place. Olga (22)
of senses, granting life” while another Alina
dreams of “becoming a model, singing on the
(24) “loves to bathe in the rays of sunset and
big stage, being in a TV series, and helping
golden autumn.” Yana (20) says she loves
poor people” (that list presumably being in
her country and proves it with a photo of her
no particular order), and Irina (20) tries to
rolling around in haystacks wearing national
“create something new every day to make
costume, while yet another Alina (19) hopes
this world better.”
Ukraine “will be a mighty power.” Finally, it’s
How do they decribe themselves? Olga (20)
Kateryna (24) who sums it all up, saying that
is “lively and brisk” wheras Helen (Michael
she loves her country, because “only here do
Jackson’s owner) is “a feisty modest wom-
I hear bells ringing, feel butterflies fluttering
an with attitude.” Alina (21) thinks a lot,
and act like I have bees in my bonnet.
because “we are the result of what we have
If the above still hasn't answered your Kyiv
derground car park at the Olympic
thought.” Irina (20) lists her personal quali-
women queries then all hope is lost and they
Stadium, a construction worker died
ties as “kind, purposeful and attracttive.”
will forever remain very attractive question
when a concrete wall fell on him. A
Alina (19) “enjoys difficulties” because in her
marks.
freak accident? This is the SEVENTH
pleased, saying sales have “exceeded all expectations.” Excess indeed.
Working at Olympic Stadium
During recent repair work on the un-
death at the stadium site. Hey Stephen, In contrast to your regular querists, I’m a Ukrainian. I want to leave the country to look for a better life abroad. Lots of people tell me it’s not a good idea because it’s always easier
Boryspil Airport
What’s Not
What’s Wrong
What’s What
All Things Considered
According to the Guide to Sleeping
to run away from your problems than stay and do something. What they say instils an
in Airports, Boryspil is the fifth worst
uncertainty into my heart, but I see what is happening now and I don’t really believe that
airport in the world for passenger
a person can change something in this situation. What would be the right decision?
comfort. It was also the only airport
– (name and age withheld)
in their list to have “no redeeming features.” Ouch.
Dear Querist, It’s good to have a Ukrainian on the show. If you want to leave, leave. If you’re tormented by a moral obligation to your country, bear in mind that your country has had a moral obligation to you for years, and failed dismally in its duties. The social contract is null
Blaming the Mayor
According to a council committee,
and void, so you’re free to walk away. But a word of caution first. We all think the grass is
all the animals in Kyiv Zoo are dying
greener on the other side. It isn’t always so.
because runaway Kyiv Mayor and
Yours sincerely,
toe-rag extraordinaire Leonid Cher-
Stephen
novetsky didn’t sign something. If the president gets word, expect Chernovetsky to be pardoned and for Tymoshenko to be
If you have a question about life, work or relationships in Kyiv please write to stephen@whatson-kiev.com
charged with ‘abuse of animals’.
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