What's On Kyiv Issue 40 2012

40/2012 2–8 November

www.whatson-kiev.com

She’s young, she’s talented

She’s Gorchitza What’s On takes a walk with the band’s newest member, Olya Dibrova

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ТІЛЬКИ МУЗИКА НАЖИВО 11 ЛИСТОПАДА 22:00

MTV УКРАЇНА

ЗА ПІ ДТ Р И М КИ

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MЕ Д ІА П АРТНЕ РИ

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What’s Up It’s a Steal for Party of Regions

As we write this on Tuesday, the Central Election Committee has 87.85% of the votes counted and at this stage the Party of Regions has 31.76%, Batkivshchyna – 24.28%, Communists – 13.87%, UDAR – 13.48%, and Svoboda – 9.62%. We’re a little surprised by these numbers, as on Monday the results were showing PoR with a much higher percentage, while these numbers actually lie within those of the exit polls. That, interestingly, would indicate a rather fair count of the votes.

Indeed, if things remain the same, the allocation of seats within the Verkhovna Rada would be PoR – 193, Batkivshchyna – 103, UDAR – 38, Svoboda – 33, Communists – 33. This doesn’t give PoR an outright majority, which would indicate that they’ve not been completely fraudulent. However, add their 193 seats to those of their traditional allies, the Communists, and you get a majority, albeit a slim one.

Most international observers have been scathing over the elections, stating that Ukraine has taken a big step back in democratic terms since Yanukovych came to power, which is not a big surprise to anyone. They did say, however, that this time round the voting process itself seemed to be largely free of shenanigans, with only a handful of minor incidents noted, the most humourous of which being the use of pens containing disappearing ink in Odesa.

That aside, international observers have been highly critical of the use of finances, control of the media, and the fact that main political op-

What Do Your Dreams Mean?

The city is adding to its list of unique institutions, with the opening of the Museum of Dreams at the end of last month. Divided into four zones, the museum contains a bookshop, an exhibition hall – which will house revolving exhibitions, an office with experts in psychoanalysis, as well as a linguistic club.

Currently, the exhibition hall contains pieces dealing with nightmares, inspiration for which was derived from works by Freud. In addition, if you’re really intent on learning the meaning of your dreams, schedule a visit with the local psychoanalyst – an additional cost to the general admission fee. Or, should you want to combine dream analysis with a little English language practise – you’re in luck!

The linguistic club offers you the chance to brush up on your skills while revealing your deepest, darkest dreams.

We here at What’s On personally suffer from the recurrent nightmare that the magazine won’t make it to print on time, and as such, will be making a visit to Kyiv’s newest museum very soon! Stay tuned.

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ponents still languish in prison, all of which have swung things heavily in favour of PoR. However, the most fraudulent aspect of this election is only going to become fully apparent after several weeks, as all those elected to represent a specific area finally declare their affiliation. The new election law, which came into effect in December last year, allows for half the seats to be allocated through party voting and the other half through votes for a constituency candidate. Constituency candidates did not have to declare a party affiliation, and in practise many of those who are definitely PoR tried to muddy that fact as much as possible, even going so far as to use colours similar to opposition parties.

Basically, what we now have in Ukraine is an electoral system that is a complete joke and wide open to abuse of all sorts. This is, of course, exactly what Yanukovych and his henchmen wanted, and that’s what they’ve got.

The final result? Yanukovych and the Party of Regions for the foreseeable future. The outlook for Ukraine? Bleak. Very bleak.

Dnipropetrovsk is Dying Out!

Maidan’s Main Event

You may remember how last year’s Christmas tree was continually criticised for its abnormal cone shape, its artificial decor, and its downright unnaturalness. Hoping to curb the negativity this year, Kyiv City Administration has hired Lumier from Illichivsk, who are promising an “almost real” creation.

Picture this: a metal frame of triangle-shape sections made to imitate the sharp-pointed silhouette of a typical Christmas tree. Apparently, the frame will be installed easily and quickly, after which it will be dressed with more than 10 kilometres of artificial fir-needles from Italy!

The final touch – illumination. Lights will sparkle and shine like a beacon to the far-off cities of Ukraine, as national ornaments from each of the regions hang from the branches.

Weighing in at nearly 30 tonnes and measuring11-storeys, that's a tree the country can be proud of!

One of Ukraine’s biggest cities and industrial centres, Dnipropetrovsk, is also the world’s fastest shrinking city, concludes a recent report conducted by the UN. Issues such as the population’s attitude toward the environment, the development (or lack thereof) of infrastructure, society’s readiness and willingness to acknowledge social issues, etc, were all taken into account, and found Dnipropetrovsk as the most globally-affected/disaffected municipality.

With a population of 1,162,000 in 1990, the city dropped to just above one million in 2010, and home to approximately 996,000 people in 2012.

The expectation is that by 2025, the population will shrink to a staggering 967,000, which will mean a total loss of more than 16% of inhabitants over the 35-year testing period!

Migration and low birth rate are among the biggest factors accounting for the rapid population decrease. Specifically, the UN found that birth rates were 1.3 times less than the mortality rate.

Donetsk and Zaporizhya are also among the fastest-shrinking cities, globally. We could, of course, pundit on the pros and cons of this reality regarding certain cities. But perhaps we’ll let you come to your own conclusions on this one.

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This Week in History 8 November 1867

The National Opera of Ukraine opens its doors to visitors for its first opera, Askold’s Grave. The theatre quickly becomes one of the Russian Empire’s best, attracting world-famous composers such as Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff where they premiere many of their works.

Mixed Results Shevchenko Misses By A Mile

Sheva might have been the country’s saving grace in the first round of EURO 2012 earlier this year, however, he’s missed and by long shot in the current elections; the results of which have led the country’s former number one striker to rethink his most recent political career move.

Retiring from football after the summer’s big international tournament, Andriy Shevchenko opted to enter politics, specifically Natalia Korolevska’s party, Ukraine Forward! The move into the political sphere itself was an interesting one, especially since he had made statements just a couple of months earlier about hoping to coach football after his playing career. But the party he opted to support is also interesting, particularly because one of Ukraine’s biggest football stars to date was seen publicly endorsing current president, Viktor Yanukovych, during the presidential election back in 2004.

Unfortunately, his status as former footballer did not gain him any points in his newly chosen career, as two separate exit polls show the party collecting just 1.6% of the ballot.

The feeble finish puts Sheva and Korolevaska back in sixth place, and well outside the 5% minimum that would allow the party to qualify for automatic representation.

While the country may be chanting Ukraine Forward!, they sure aren’t voting that way, and as such Shevchenko has opted to hang up his political boots after just three short months.

Reporters caught up with him earlier this week at Boryspil Airport just before he was about to fly to London, where he said he had “seen enough” and was now disillusioned with Ukrainian politics.

Shevchenko wouldn’t reveal what his next move might be. However, if rumours are to be believed, the ex-captain of the national team may be interested in starting a career in show business. He has, after all, been receiving singing lessons from Ukrainian popstar Vitaliy Kozlovskiy and dance lessons from showman Dima Kolyadenko.

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There are a number of testimonies concerning the elections over the weekend as “democratic”, reports Interfax Ukraine, with one observer from the European Centre for Geopolitical Analysis, Daniel van der Stoep, even going so far as to say, “They were fair, and organised even better than in some Western countries.” Shockingly, the European Parliamentarian went on to remark that Ukrainians should be very proud of themselves and such elections, as it demonstrates just how far the country has come.

MEP Vojtech Mynar, of the Czech Republic, was also very complimentary, remarking on the lack of mistakes made at the most recent elections. And MEP Nick Griffin of the UK, couldn't lay it on thickly enough, commenting, "Their system was even more transparent and fair than the British one."

Things aren’t always as they seem, however, and when one scratches the surface of something seemingly too good to be true, it usually is. Therefore, let us take a look at these MEPs a little closer.

Daniel van der Stoep is a Dutch politician who resigned as an MEP after causing a car accident for drunk driving. He has since been prohibited from rejoining his party and now sits as an independent.

Nick Griffin, the same Nick Griffin who is chairman of the British National Party, is another nono when you’re looking for a fair and reasonable assessment of the Ukrainian election. Not only has he been convicted for inciting racial hatred, he had, at one time, tried to deny the Holocaust even occured.

Then there’s Vojtech Mynar, who is a bit of a question mark. He’s recently taken over a post in the Czech Social Democrat party. But he’s so obscure, there’s hardly any information about him found online at all.

If that weren’t enough, the European Centre for Geopolitical Analysis doesn’t even have a website – need we go on...?

5 November 1934

Famous Ukrainian film-director Kira Muratova is born. In addition to winning numerous Russian and Ukrainian awards, in 1990, her film Asthenic Syndrome won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

5 November 1953

The Paton Bridge over the Dnipro River is unveiled. At 1,543 metres long, this bridge is unique in that it is the world’s first all-welded bridge. Ukrainian engineer Yevhen Paton played a huge role in its creation.

7 November 1968

Oleh Tyahnybok, leader of the Svoboda party, is born. Recent results show that this will be the first time his party, which was officially registered in 1995, makes it into the Verkhovna Rada. He brings with him a nationalist radical ideology.

2 November 2000

The body, believed to belong to journalist Georgiy Gongadze, is found in the Tarashcha Forest. This Ukrainska Pravda journalist went missing on 16 September of the same year.

Speculations that his murder was ordered by former President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, abound.

Paedophile Hunters

A group of creative Ukrainian men are taking action against paedophilia in a rather unorthodox way.

The group, which calls itself Occupy Paedophilia, uses a 15-year-old boy to entice older predators via flirtatious Internet chats. When the men try to set up a meeting with the teenager, he agrees. However, the second these creeps arrive at the appointed site, a group of grown men appear, and the romantic date only gets worse from there.

The activists forcibly restrain the paedophile and goad him into giving a video interview, made all the more humiliating by the crown emblazoned with the word “paedophile” that they force him to wear.

The vigilantes then put the video online so that everyone will be able to identify these men. It’s To Catch a Predator, Ukraine style!

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This Week

Live Music

2–8 November 2012

No Rusty Irons Here

Paul Di’anno & Blaze Bayley (UK, ex-Iron Maiden, heavy metal) Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

4 November at 21.30

Standing on the threshold of heavy metal, Iron Maiden took a leap of faith when they released their first self-titled album back in 1980. Becoming what has to be one of the biggest and best representatives in New Wave British Heavy Metal, these hardcore metalheads have been around for nearly 40 years! With a couple of former frontmen headed our way for a gig on their own, get your tickets for Paul Di’anno (lead vocals 1978 – 1981) and Blaze Bayley (lead vocals 1994 – 1999) now – you’re not likely to hear Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast and Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter live by the real deal again!

Tickets are 200 – 350hrv. For more information call 451-8528.

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Friday Animals’ Session, Vzrosliy Band (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865 GhurtYoGhurt (Irish music, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Hamerman Kills Viruses (pop-rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: 70-100hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360 Chilibombers, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Mandry, Crazy Train (folk, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

A Factory Original

Anastasia Prykhodko (UA, pop) Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

8 November at 20.00

The young and talented Anastasia Prykhodko, winner of Fabryka Zirok 7 and Eurovision 2009 participant, is presenting a new concert programme this fall. Featuring some of her most popular songs, such as Bezotvetno, Mama, and Love, she’s also got a few musical tricks up her sleeve. Accompanied by the Dzhankoy Brothers, it’s sure to be a great evening, and certainly a good excuse to get out of the cold.

Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 538-0100.

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

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Vanilla Sky (Italy, pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

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

Bangladesh Orchestra, Beefeaters (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Wax Angels (rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 100hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360

Cross B Band, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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

Ot Vinta, Tex-Mex Co (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

Whistlin’ Dixie (country rock) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

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Sunday S eether (US, alt rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 250-450hrv Bingo Club (Pr Peremohy 112) 424-2555

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

Zarisovka (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Flit (rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: call for details Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360 Tres Deseos (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

The Magma (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Rocking Wolves (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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Thursday Checkpoint (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Ruky v Bryuky (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Black Coffee (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Whistlin’ Dixie (country rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Tuesday Revenko Band (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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

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

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

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Wednesday Cadillac Records (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

The Best of Garou

Garou (Canada, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

3 November at 19.00

Quasimodo has been coming to Ukraine for a number of 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 bestselling 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. : What's On Recommended

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Theatre & Classical Music

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2–8 November 2012

Kings Take on Kyiv

The Best of Kings of the Dance (international, contemporary ballet), National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)

6 November at 19.00

Uniting some of the best male dancers from around the globe since 2006, the critically-acclaimed Kings of the Dance is back with their annual performance here in Kyiv. With Ukraine’s own Denys Matvienko, Canada’s Marcelo Gomes, Guillaume Cote of the American Ballet Theatre, and Leonid Sarafonov and Ivan Vasiliev of the Myhailovskiy Ballet, this evening is going to be one of beauty, grace, passion and perfection. You will be treated to three acts this year, highlighting the incredible talents of each of these five dancers – you'll want to be in the audience for this one.

Tickets are 100 – 2,000hrv. For more information call 455-9087.

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Friday A n Evening of Georgian Symphonic Music Featuring Givi Nasaridze, National Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 The Sorochynskiy Fair Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Don Quixote. 1938 Historical play Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Paradise Case Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Love Letters to Stalin Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Right for Love Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Small stage Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 B olero & Rain Two modern ballets in 1 act each by the KMB Time: 19.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

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Saturday An Evening of Vocal Music Featuring Femiy Mustafayev (baritone), National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-169 A n Evening of Organ Music Featuring Orlova (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Vienna Waltz Ballet in 2 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Gypsy Baron Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 My Mocking Happiness A staged novel Time: 19.00 L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Marriage An incredible event in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Single Lady Drama in 2 acts Chamber stage Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 Evenings in Athens Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Four Reasons to Get Married Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 I’m Crazy?!?

Fantastic play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383 Laugh of the Lobsters Tragic comedy Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Sunday A n Evening of Schoenberg Featuring Kyiv Symfonieta Ensemble, Tabulina (mezzosoprano) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Chasing Two Hares Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

Mad Blood Comedy in 2 acts Time: 18.00 Uncle’s Dream Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

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Monday

Natalka Poltavka Ukrainian musical drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Commemorating Glenn Gould Featuring Lysenko Quartet, Bazhenova (piano), Koshuba (organ), Shvydka (soprano), Labut (mezzo-soprano), Kyrylov (tenor), Chornoshchokov (bass) Works by Bach, Gould Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

The Marinated Aristocrat Ukrainian/British fantasy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

Quartet Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Dangerous Liaisons Suspenseful intrigue Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

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Tuesday

I’m Crazy?!?

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

An Evening of Classical Music Featuring Ilkiv (trumpet), Slyusarchyk (Poland, trumpet), Kalynovska (organ) Works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Lettice & Lavidzh Fun w/ shadows Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

Bayadera Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

Imaginary Invalid Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Kin IV Tragic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

The Kaidasheva Family Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Playing Chonkin Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

Burning the Trash Drama in 3 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

The Little Prince Historical fantasy Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

An Evening of Violin Music Featuring Artem Dzyhanovsky (violin) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

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Wednesday A n Evening of Bach and Josef Gabriel von Rheinberger Featuring Roy (flute), Bubnova (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Aida Opera in Italian in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Mr. X Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257

Cleopatra Improvisation in jazz style Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 The Dove Russian drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

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Thursday

An Evening of Instrumental Music Featuring Kotko (coloratura bass), Bazhenova (piano), Balakhovska (organ), Sharapov (violin), Hosachynsky (cello) Works by Caccini, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 The Merry Widow Operetta in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Calvary Staging of dramas by Lesya Ukrainka in 2 acts Chamber stage Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921 My Dear Pamela Criminal comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Cramped in My Name The Sergei Esenin and Isadora Duncan Love Story Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

Subscription №8 – Piano Music Featuring Borys Blokh (Germany, piano) Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 Romeo & Juliet Ballet in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Serenaded by Mozart and Brahms

Offertorium Baroque Ensemble and Collegium Kyiv Winds, Master Class House of Culture and Education (Lavrska 16a)

2 November at 20.00

The Master Class House of Culture and Education continues to educate Kyiv classical music lovers with another concert this November. The evening will include a collection of serenades – Mozart’s festive serenade known as the Posthorn and the Second Serenade for small orchestra by Johannes Brahms Op.16. Both composers were young men when they wrote these works – Mozart itching to get away from his tyrannical employer, the Archbishop in Salzburg, and Brahms still “the young eagle” as Schumann called him. Two works in the same tradition – night-music at once entertaining and stirring.

Tickets are 50hrv. For more information call 594-1063. : What's On Recommended

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This Week Nightlife

2–8 November 2012

Kiss FM’s Birthday Party

DJs Dr Kucho (Spain) and Anton Neumark (Russia), Forsage (Harmatna 51a)

2 – 3 November at 20.00

Kiss FM is celebrating its 10th birthday party with two star-studded dance parties at Forsage. Friday night’s festivities will spotlight DJ Anton Neumark from Russia. The poet launched his musical career in 2009, producing hit singles like Need You Tonight and Satisfaction Generation. Saturday’s party will feature the globally renowned Dr Kucho from Spain, whose discography reads like a top downloads list. His latest single, To Russia with Love, is already making waves in the global electronic arena. With resident Kiss FM disc jockeys in attendance and DJs Romantic, Arfeeva, Indigo, House Punks, and Burzhuy on backup, they’re a couple of parties you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are from 40 – 70hrv. For more information call 277-3540.

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Friday H alloweenFest with DJs Kayun, M.E.G, Original B, Mr. Sunny, Tagir Sultanov and more Time: 22.00 Admission: 200hrv Alto Expo (Moskovskiy 11) 063-660-4049 Love Games with DJs T’Paul, Marka Pola, and ID Crash Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-60hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 D J Josepo (Ibiza) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 Ghost Rider Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Sorry Babushka’s Birthday Party Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23:00 L-free, G-100hrv, after L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Circus Night Halloween with DJs Koma Junior and Alex Impreza Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6) 259-0001

Love Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 ModJo! with DJ Katya Tsaryova Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-80hrv Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102 Disco Time Time: 23.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Pr Pobedy 47) 453-3727 Slumber Party with DJ Rockstar and PJ Show Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888 Angels and Demons with DJs Anna Love, Fireworks, Shummi, Arside, and Extra Night Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-3633

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Saturday Retro 80s vs 90s Time: 23.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Pr Pobedy 47) 453-3727 World Men’s Day Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Stars of Styles with DJs Dart Ryane, Duberman, Veronika, Spieler, and Horsy Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070

I lluminate with DJ Cosmic Revenge (USA) Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Xlib (Frunze 12) 063-730-8353

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

Deep Riders with DJs Artur, Serge Proshe, Harris, and Weizman Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5) 221-4448

Techno Halloween with DJs Sanik, Da-Rio, Creative, Flatliner Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-30hrv, G-50hrv Energy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839

Open up! Police! With DJ Marahovsky and PJ Show Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-70hrv Seven Music Club (Saksahanskoho 1g) 205-4451

Twilight Halloween Carnival with DJ Mephistopheles Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-70hrv Seven Music Club (Saksahanskoho 1g) 205-4451 Halloween with DJs Vilka, Halanka, and Original B Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Home (Perova 2) 558-2545 GlamPunk Halloween with DJs Stalker and Branski Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Deja Vu with DJs Chesnoffskii and Da-Rio Time: 22.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Energy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839 Around the World with DJ Senorita Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-80hrv Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102 Halloween Masquerade with DJs Dima Smile, Romantique, and Shummi Time: 23.00 Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140) 223-3633

T erritory of Motion with DJs Zimber and Schnaps, Gitech and Lyamin Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after 40hrv Noblesse (V Vasylkivska 3) 097-282-6760 Halloween Party with DJs Famous, Dima German, Artem T, Sanya Diymov Time: 22.00 Admission: 120hrv Chateau Mystique (Bortnichy District, Lenina 39) 097-640-9774 B asstagram with DJs Krossbow (UK), Tapolsky, Lime Kid, and more Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33) 588-8989 Fashion Session with DJ Natasha Rostova Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 Fashion Night: A Scary Beauty with DJs Saylex and A Fleming Time: 23.00 Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-60hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Very Special Party with DJ Anastasia and MC Rybik Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009 H alloween in Gotham City 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

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Classic Hen Party Time: 22.00 Admission: before 00.00 G-20hrv, after G-40hrv Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a) 232-7296 Disco Crash: Another Teen Time Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 15hrv, after L-25hrv, G-30hrv Saxon (Trutenko 4) 257-4070 RnB Boom: Gangster’s Paradise with DJs Mukvik, Kash Flow, and Lady Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-20hrv, G-30hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780 Pioneer Bachelorette Party with DJ Games and MC Adam Time: 21.00 Admission: L-20hrv, G-40hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023 B ack in the USSR with DJ Velskiy and Friends Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Thinking Out Loud with DJ Unique Time: 23.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102 Best Euro Hits 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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National Railroad Day Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

House vs RnB with DJs Shked and Key Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Sky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5) 223-8888

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

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Who Runs the World? Girls!

Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 All Out Dance Party with DJs Zeekrey and Joyint Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

MIX Style with DJ Shtuzer Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

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Thursday Burn to Dance Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 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 T3: Sound Planet 2.0 with DJs Istar Project and Roman Tonique Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300

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

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

Battle for Life: RnB Party with DJ Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: 50hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Wednesday

Radio Days Time: 21.00 Admission: free Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

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's improv club is finally up and running. After hosting EURO 2012 this summer, the Ukrainian funny man presents Kyiv’s first-ever, 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.

Monday

Lux Party Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6) 259-0001

Sunday

Latino Mash-Up Carnival with DJ Original B Time: 23.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

Whiskey Party with DJ Stalker and DJ Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

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This Week Art

2–8 November 2012

Future Generation Art Prize 2012 Exhibition of works of the nominees (international) PinchukArtCentre (V Vasylkivska\ Baseina 1\3-2) Until 6 January 2013 494-1148 Hidden Treasures Exhibition of paintings from the museum’s funds Kyiv Museum Russian Art (Tereshchenkivska 9) Until 2 December 234-6218

The Most Recent and Contemporary

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

Kyiv Art Contemporary – International Art Forum, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12)

Until 11 November

Mystetsky Arsenal has been the centre of international art life recently, making a home for Arsenale throughout the earlier part of the summer.

The autumn, however, will be no less sensational, with the seventh international Kyiv Art Forum guaranteed to keep the city’s artistic community well engaged. Having gained a reputation for presenting Ukraine’s biggest and best in contemporary art trends, make sure you schedule at least one visit in the 11 days it’s here.

For more information visit www.artarsenal.in.ua

To Hear By Touch Exhibition of sculptures by Oleksandr Ridny and Anna Ivanova (UA) Triptych Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13) Until 6 November 279-0949

KievFotoCom Exhibition of photographs by Mexican and Ukrainian photographers Ra Gallery (B Khmelnytskoho 32) Until 28 November 235-3619

Grand Natural Exhibition of photographic works by artists from 15 countries J. Greter Gallery (V Hetmana 6) Until 18 November 200-0760

Paintings Exhibition of works by Leonid Kozlov (UA) Mystetska Zbirka gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) Until 18 November 099-245-1118

Family

Shrek Goes Head to Head

Shrek vs Koshchey – a fairytale for the whole family, House of Artists (Artema 1-5)

2 November at 11.00

If your kids have seen Shrek, then they’re going to love this next adventure, which pits him against local baddies Koshchey and Baba Yaha! Curious twists and turns, unbelievable tricks, dangerous chases and hilarious fights – that is what happens when you take the fantastic Fiona from her mighty Shrek.

With evil spirits out to hinder him, Kyiv’s Visavi Theatre are going to do their best to ensure these two green lovebirds get back together. Take an hour out of your weekend and spend some quality time with the kids – you won’t regret it!

Tickets are 40 – 100hrv. For more information call 272-0547.

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

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

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Saturday School of Scientific Wonders Scientific performance Time: 11.00 & 13.00 Admission: 60 – 150hrv, children 5 and under free Artists House (Artema 5/1) 272-0547 Mariyka and the Bear Time: 11.00 The Golden Key Time: 13.00 The Golden Chicken Time: 15.00 Little Red Riding Hood Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808 The Queen of Dreamers Fairytale in 2 act 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

Starry Fairytale Play Time: 11.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Educational programme Time: 14.00 Galaxy of Love Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

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Sunday The Three Little Pigs Time: 11.00 Happy Bears Time: 13.00 Cinderella Time: 15.00 Aladdin’s Magic Lamp Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrv Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808

Astronomy for Kids Play Time: 11.00 The Starry Sky Above Us Educational programme Time: 14.00 The Universe’s Structure Time: 16.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

Cinderella Play Time: 12.00 Admission: 10-50hrv I Franko Theatre (I Franka 3) 279-5921

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

Don’t Want to be a Dog Fairytale in 1 act Time: 11.00 Cat’s House Musical in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Admission: 40-50hrv Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219

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

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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Coming Soon Focused on The Beatles

Exhibition of photographic works

by Astrid Kirchherr (Germany), M17 Gallery (Antonovycha 102-104)

Sephardic Songs

An Evening of Jewish Music w/ Cinco Siglos Grupo (Spain), National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)

11 November at 19.00

Sephardi Jews descend from Spain and Portugal. Cut off from the historical motherland for centuries, they managed to preserve

their identity, enriching their culture with influences from the surrounding land and people. This evening, the Cinco Siglos Grupo, along with the Philharmonic, will take you on a trip to the Iberian Peninsula – get ready for an incredible ride!

Tickets are 45 – 90hrv. For more information call 278-1697.

Bill Brandt – Nothing More To Say

Exhibition of photographs by Bill Brandt (UK), Brucie Collections Gallery (Artema 55b)

From 12 November

Crazy about The Beatles? The truth, the lies, the music, the men?

You may want to give this next exhibition at M17 a go then. Come 12 November, the gallery will be featuring works by German photographer Astrid Kirchherr, well known for her association with the Fab Four. Chasing them around Hamburg, Kirchherr and her camera caught many interesting moments in the metamorphosis of the band.

Not only was she a familiar face, she became a friend, and created one of the most significant photomontages of the 20th century.

For more information call 596-2030.

From 15 November

Bossa Nova Brings It

Brazil Bossa Nova Quartet (Brazil, bossa nova) Tchaikovsky National Musical Academy (Arkitekta Horodetskoho 1/3)

25 November at 19.00

Bossa Nova is a style of music, which unites the melodies of Brazilian samba with the natural improvisation of North American Jazz. It’s a genre so inspiring, the Brazil Bossa Nova Quartet was formed in its honour. This particular foursome comprise the powerful and authentic Maucha Adnet on vocals, piano master Helio Alves, Grammy-award nominee Duduka da Fonseca on drums and percussion, and our very own Arc Ovrutski on bass guitar. In fact, it’s thanks to the Ukrainian composer and bassist that the quartet will be here in Kyiv – don’t miss it!

Tickets are 100 – 300hrv. For more information 067-430-7306.

Peter Gabriel’s Guitarist

David Rhodes Trio (UK, rock, blues, jazz), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

8 December at 20.00

David Rhodes began listening to a lot of blues and jazz music in his early teens, but ended up setting music aside to follow other dreams.

After taking in a very dissatisfying concert, he and a friend decided to start their own band in 1977,

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Born in Germany, Bill Brandt spent most of his life in the UK, becoming one of their most significant photographers of the 20th century. Captivating British hearts with his creative eye for geographical panoramas, his penchant for nudes had the opposite effect, and instead often shocked the conservative British society. Candid and antipathetic, his works make you forget you are looking at a photograph, capturing the real beauty of the moment. This is a real treat for Kyiv audiences – don’t miss it.

For more information call 353-1234.

regardless of the fact that neither knew how to play an instrument.

The band was Random Hold, and came to the attention of Peter Gabriel, who subsequently invited them to open on his 1980 US tour.

Not long after that, Rhodes left Random Hold, and has continued to record and tour with Gabriel ever since. Today, he comes with his trio – the best in his 40-year career is what you can expect tonight.

Tickets are 120 – 180hrv. For more information call 361-3569.

Swedish Rock and Rollers

Immanu El (Sweden, postrock), Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy 13b)

24 November at 20.00

Sixteen-year-old twins Per and Claes Strangberg started Immanu El in Jonkoping, southern Sweden, in 2004. They were soon joined by Michael Persson, Emil Karlsson, David Lillberg and Jonatan Josefsson, and the rest was history. Since then, the band has produced three studio albums and an EP, and amassed a devout international following among post-rock fans.

With its first album, They’ll Come, They Come, the band cemented its status as critic favourite, garnering positive reviews worldwide. Fresh from a US tour, the band is launching a tour of Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia to promote their latest album, In Passage, which has also been extremely well-received. Rock fans won’t want to miss this show!

Tickets are from 100 – 120hrv. For more information call 277-3540.

Three Parties to Celebrate Eight Years

TopDJ Eighth Anniversary Party 9 November at Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33); 11 November at Forsage (Harmatna 51a); 15 November at Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) TopDJ is celebrating its eighth birthday and we’re all invited to a celebration so big, they’re staging it thrice. Three dates, three different venues, three all-out dance parties.

We’re particularly excited about the final party at Crystal Hall, which will feature DJ Bonobo. The British DJ has coined his own unique brand of beat-driven music. His fan following has snowballed with his more recent albums, Days to Come and Black Sands, and his music has been featured on everything from UK series Skins to video games and blockbuster movies...

And that’s just one of the parties on offer. Are you in for the ride?

For more information call Forsage at 232-6780; Boom Boom Room at 588-8989; and Crystal Hall at 538-0100.

Rock the World

Morandi (Romania, europop), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

24 November at 23.00

Effervescent Romanian pop sensation Morandi is coming to Kyiv and you won’t want to miss it if you’re a fan of europop or boy bands. The three-time MTV Music Award winners are on a new worldwide tour, alighting in Kyiv for a night of popfilled fun. The English-language band boasts a number of global hits, but “Angels”, “Save Me”, and “Colours” are their most famous.

People like hearing “Angel” so much, in fact, that the song has gone gold on the ringtone charts. They’ve also got a new album in the works – don’t be surprised if they play some of their new tunes!

Tickets are 350hrv. For more information call 288-5074.

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A Forest of Wonders

Yuriy Kuklachev (Russia, cat theatre), Officers House (Hrushevskoho 30/1)

Cut to the Quick

Machete (Russian, rock), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

19 November at 20.00

Now known as Machete, former Tokio frontman Yaroslav Maliy has honed his own sound over the past couple of years, and the fans have quickly gathered round.

Known for his cutting, thoughtful lyrics and smooth sound, Machete is here to stay. One of his biggest songs, Nedjnosti (Tenderness), is a swoon-worthy love story that has earned him quite the female following, both in Russia and Ukraine. But not all of Machete’s songs are ballads; the singer’s got more upbeat songs, including the hits “Don’t Give Up” and “Boys” up his sleeve. Get your tickets before they sell out!

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

15 & 16 December at 11.00 & 14.00

Popular children’s entertainer and lover of cats, Yuriy Kuklachev got his career off to a cracking start back in the 70s. Using techniques which were exceptionally innovative at the time, he mastered his methods and quickly became the USSR’s top cat guru. This December, the king of cats, along with his fluffy friends, will be making a trip to Kyiv. When you see their new show, Forest of Wonders, you’re going to wonder why you didn’t take it in sooner!

Tickets are 50 – 450hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

Guess Who’s Back!

Best Ballet Stars On One Stage

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Depeche Mode (UK, dance rock, synth pop), Olympic Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) Those who scrambled to get tickets for their show in 2010 thought that was likely the last time they would see Depeche Mode live. During a press conference in Paris just a few days ago, however, the English electronic trio surprised everyone with the announcement that a new album is in the works (number 13) along with a world tour to promote it. In their 32-year history, DM have sold more than 100 million albums, and have made it to the top of too many charts to count. You’ve got lots of time to get tickets this time round – just make sure you book the date! Your own Personal Jesus awaits!

Tickets TBA. For more information call 0-800-50-5750.

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Gala-concert w/ well-known Russian artists, National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) Just like the Prodigal Son making his return, Denys Matvienko has come home. He’s taken on the role of Artistic Director of the Ballet at the National Opera Theatre, and has since been a bit of a beacon to his colleagues back in Russia.

Featuring Bolshoi prima Yevhenia Obraztsova, the Mariinskiy’s soloist and choreographer Yuriy Smekalov, and Nina Zmiyevets from the Boris Eyfman Theatre, this next gala performance is going to be better than good; especially as it includes soloists from our own National Opera Theatre ensemble dancing to pieces from both a classical and modern repertoire.

Tickets are 100 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

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10 Rising Stars of Ballet

BRUCIE COLLECTIONS On 26 October, photographer Herohiy Holoverda unveiled a collection of 10 photographs of Ukraine’s top ballet dancers. The project, supported by Denys Matvienko’s Art Support Fund, aims to highlight the beauty, grace, and athleticism of ballet. The exhibition was displayed for just two days, but stay tuned for more events under Matvienko’s umbrella project.

Ballerina Kateryna Khanyukova

Ballet stars Denys and Anastasia Matvienko together with former ballerina Lyubov Dobrievitch

Photographer: Oleksandra Pilyuhina Provided by JetSetter.ua

Project participant Anna Muromtseva together with her photograph

Masha Tsukanova of Vogue and Olha Evrifanova of National Opera of Ukraine

The French Embassy Talks Cinema

Art critic Svitlana Korotkova in conversation with Zoltan Kamondi, head of the Molodist jury

Art consultant and actor Franck Cottet, Stedley Foundation Director Lyudmyla Garbuz and Consul of Swiss Embassy Jean Daniel Glauser

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MASTER CLASS GALLERY On 25 October, the French Embassy joined forces with the French Institute in Ukraine to celebrate the 42nd Molodist Film Festival, which featured a number of French films this year. The party attracted a number of erudite cinephiles, and guests hobnobbed over rich French hors d’ouvres while discussing the Festival’s most interesting films.

Oleksandr Oleksandrov of Ukrsibbank BNP Paribas group and the French Embassy’s Eric Tosatti

Creative Director of I Franko Theatre Stanislav Moiseev with Creative Director of Dakh Theatre Vladislav Troitskiy

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv Mr Mukesh Gupta of Windson Tours & Travels LTD

Assistant Area Manager of Tata Motors Limited Mr Rahul Kamboj

Gujarati Day in Ukraine

SANSKRITI CULTURAL CENTRE In conjunction with the Indian Embassy, the Indian Cultural Centre celebrated Gujarati Day in style with a choice number of guests from the diplomatic and business communities on 26 October. The event highlighted the beauty of the Gujarati region in India, which is enriched by ancient cultural traditions, stunning landmarks and architectural masterpieces.

The event also underscored the continued warmth of friendship between India and Ukraine.

Counsellor at the Indian Embassy Mr Azar A.H. Khan together with the Ambassador of India HE Rajeev K. Chander

Assistant Director of Sanskriti Centre for Indian Culture Ms Olesya Nagornyak and Co-director of Kiev4u Tour Company Ms Katerina Lishchuk

The World Against Breast Cancer

KYIV CINEMA On 16 October, Avon and the Woman’s Health and Family Planning Fund organised an event to mark International Breast Cancer Month, sometimes referred to as Pink October. Guests were treated to a screening of Five, a series of five short films about breast cancer with an A-list cast featuring Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Patty Jenkins, Alicia Keys, and Penelope Spheeris.

TV host Oleksiy Nahrudniy with his wife Natalya Ihnatova-Nahrudna and popular singer Andriy Kravchuk The marvellous Armiya band shows support for the cause

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Socialite Snizhana Ehorova makes an appearance for a good cause

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National representative of European coalition Europa Donna Halyna Maistruk says a few words

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The man who brought Turkish barbouring to Kyiv, Ozzie, with the team from L’Oreal

Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Samsar congratulates the team

Haircuts, Shaves and Manicures Turkish Style

BELLO Last week saw the official opening of a place providing an exclusive new service for Kyiv, and this time it’s only for men! Bello Turkish barber shop in Pechersk opened its doors with a celebrity party where guests could get a shave and a haircut, while having their nails touched up at the same time. Vlad Yama, for example, wasn’t in need of a trim, but he really enjoyed a relaxing shave and manicure. The Turkish Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Mehmet Samsar and other members of the Turkish Embassy here in Kyiv also enjoyed a tidy up in the hair and nails area, and you can too!

Vlad Yama looking slightly nervous as his neck is approached with an open blade razor

L’Oreal Marketing Director Mark Sawchuk enjoys a good steaming

The Most Successful Women in Ukraine

I FRANKO THEATRE Talented, hard-working, dedicated, sincere – that’s how we describe the women who, on 20 October, were recognised for their achievements in various spheres. The 7th annual Ukrainian Women of the 3rd Millennium Awards spotlighted the country’s brightest female doctors, teachers, lawyers, designers, writers, and businesswomen. All in all, 31 ladies received awards this year for their dedication, achievement, and hard work.

Socialites Yulia Samoilova and Maryna Lytvyn together with President of Women of the 3rd Millennium Lidia Lisimova (centre)

Deputy Director of Ukraflora Olena Yalova

3rd Millennium award recipients

Paralympic Champion Natalya Prolohaeva receives a prize

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UkrAuto’s Nina Vasadze and designer Bicciola Tetradze cuddle up for a pic

MBKFD organiser Daria Shapovalova with popular British designer Jean-Pierre Braganza

Sophia Chkonya pleased with the fashion

The Last Day of Kyiv Fashion

Kyiv ladies in search of some good fashion

Model Jean Gritsfeldt and Boys in Trouble musician Serhiy Molodtsov

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Hermes boutique owner Asya Mkhitaryan

Stylist Eugene Primachenko

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION PALACE While everyone else in the country was scrambling around trying to get to polling stations on 28 October, those over at Mercedes-Benz Kyiv Fashion Days were partying it up rockstar style.

It was the last day of a four-day festival where both local and international designers strutted their stuff. In addition to the shows, lectures and master classes were given by the fashion elite. MBKFD is an event that just gets bigger and better each and every season. Keep you eye peeled for the next one in March 2013!

Local fashionistas made sure they had a copy of What’s On to read between shows!

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o the elections are over and democracy has taken a beating once again. Of course, we expected nothing different here this time round – everyone knew the Party of Regions would end up with the majority of seats regardless of the vote – but the whole debacle serves to highlight once again what a deeply flawed form of government it is.

Around seven years ago we had a fraudulent vote and a revolution quickly followed. But that revolution was largely the result of one person’s charisma, ego and hunger for power. Her charisma gave her authority, but her ego and hunger for power were her downfall as the people quickly realised she was not for them but for herself.

This time round there will be no revolution as there is no one with enough charisma to rouse the people, and no one with the ego and hunger for power to even bother trying. And this is the problem. The global problem. In order for a politician to succeed, he or she must have charisma, ego and a hunger for power. As charisma is often now associated with sociopathy (yes, the ‘charming’ person may not be the nice person he or she appears to be), none of those are particularly benevolent characteristics, and while the leader of a country needs to have a strong personality, surely they also have to have a modicum of benevolence. At least, that’s what most of us hope for.

Now, Yanukovych doesn’t appear to have much charisma, but apparently when he enters a room he has a presence that cows most. His hunger for power resembles that of Shakespeare’s MacBeth

or Richard III, and he’s done a masterful job of reaching the top and, so far, remaining there. He has control, and there’s no one else around with the charisma, ego and hunger for power needed to pose any sort of threat to him.

But it is also widely reported that, just like MacBeth, Richard III and any modern world leader who gained control by nefarious tactics, he is suffering from serious paranoia. As he well should be.

It’s also widely reported that he’s wracked with guilt, and as a deeply religious man he spends more than the average amount of time praying and taking pilgrimages, albeit in a presidential style.

He is, like MacBeth and King Ricky, a king that’s taken power by force. Not physical force, but political force. And he and the people suffer for it. And because of the means by which he came to power he can never step down. If that were to happen the ills he visited on others would, of course, be visited upon him.

He can only be usurped, and if he were usurped it would have to be by someone with huge charisma, ego and hunger for power; someone very unlikely to be any better.

And when you look at democratic political systems around the world, including the current presidential race in the US, it’s really not that much different.

Democracy is shouted from the hilltops as if it is the be all and end all; as if it is a benevolent and decent political system, but really it is no different from that of MacBeth and Richard III.

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Provocations and Observations

Does literally every girl in Ukraine have a picture of herself throwing autumn leaves in the air in a park?

Mid-November

Let’s relax and enjoy the break before the crazy holiday season starts. No need to worry about Christmas shopping or travel plans just yet...

Pantyusha

Immortalised in a bronze statue at Golden Gate, the Pantagruel cat is a perennial tourist favourite. People pet it, pose for pictures with it, throw money at it, and even kiss it for good luck.

Germs, ahoy!

Neil Campbell

Last weekend’s parliamentary elections has everyone all aTwitter, and not necessarily in a good way. We’ve got an Election-Flavoured Tweets of the Week for you this week!

Dear Larry, I came to Ukraine earlier this week to observe the elections. I had never been to the country before and found it to be wonderfully charming. But, I’m not sure I can say the same about the voting procedure. I signed a waiver promising I wouldn’t say anything, but my conscience is getting the better of me – I was paid to look the other way when they started counting votes! I don’t know what to do! Should I return the money? Step down from my position as head of the British National Party? Please help!

Yours sincerely, Nick Dear Nick, Take heart, old chap. You were only a small cog in an enormous, poop-covered tragedy of the commons. Everyone thinks their individual votes and actions don’t make a difference...And it all adds up to a farce of an election and no one being fully to blame. Politicians only do what they can get away with, after all, and many myopic voters sold their votes or didn’t even bother voting in the first place. And let’s not even get into the creative “vote counting” that followed. So, worry not. Take that dirty money and buy yourself something nice in England. Perhaps, half a piece of gum or a grimace from a homeless person?

Love, Larry

Election Hangover

The polls are closed and the numbers are in. Now that no one is offering us handles of vodka in exchange for our vote, we’ll have to find something else to focus our energy on...

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What’s Not

Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) is being realistic: Yes, while not the worst election in the East of Europe, Ukraine’s this year was a step backward for the country James Franey (@jamesfraney) quotes OSCE: OSCE observers say Ukraine elections “were characterized by a lack of a level playing field...lack of balanced media coverage.”

RFE/RL (@RFERL) reports an interesting statistic: Only 741/42,000 officially-registered Ukrainians in Russia voted. Why? Russian ambassador blames weather Akko Mohan @Akkoomohan sums it up beautifully: Ukraine’s opposition scrambling after ruling party wins vote blasted by the West Anna (@annadefoe) has other things to think about: The butter on my toast tastes like Ukraine.

Goodbye, sunshine. See you next spring.

Serebro

Only at Serebro would a dingle berry in terrible shoes and a slicked-back ponytail call the shots. Given the short-life span of clubs in Kyiv, we’re sure Serebro’s delusions of grandeur will fade fast.

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

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Take Me Out!

Da Mangia It was one of those rainy nights when people prefer to stay home. Instead, I am out on Obolonska Naberezhna with an old friend, looking for a nice place to hunker down for dinner.

My charming companion has just come back from a trip to Italy, where she fell in love with Italian food, pesto in particular.

I’d suggested that we give Italian cuisine in Kyiv a go, which is how we find ourselves at the door of Trattoria Don Tuchini.

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rattoria Don Tuchini’s warm, glowing windows draw us in like moths to a flame. We rush inside, happy to escape the cold rain and dull autumn weather. Little do we know, we’re in for a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

Buon giorno, Don Tuchini

The warm and bright restaurant makes us quickly forget the dreary autumn weather outside. The decor creates the cosy atmosphere of an Italian home in the country with simple, rustic furniture. Framed paintings and vases help create a homey atmosphere, and we feel relaxed and comfortable right away. There are two halls in the restaurant and we are surprised to learn that both are non-smoking. The restaurant

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markets itself as a wholesome family establishment, and passing the kiddy play area on our way to our table I see this to be true.

I notice an old piano in the corner and think to myself that it adds a nice touch to the room – until a pianist quickly emerges and begins playing a set for patrons. I jokingly try to convince my friend that I’ve commissioned the pianist especially for her, and she jokingly retorts that she prefers the violin, anyway.

A True Italian Restaurant

Our server arrives just in time to diffuse the awkward moment, carrying two menus and two glasses of Italian Pinot Grigio we ordered on the way in. Opening the menu, I think this might just be the authentic Italian restaurant we’d been

hoping for. You see, it is very common in Kyiv for so-called Italian restaurants to haphazardly combine various cuisines in one menu, serving pizza alongside sushi, for example. It brings to mind the popular adage “jack of all trades, master of none”. Fortunately, Trattoria Don Tuchini sticks to perfecting one trade: Italian food.

You won’t find anything but delicious Italian trademarks like Caprese, Ravioli, Pasta, Lasagne and Risotto with various fillings, as well as a range of pizzas. What truly convinced us we were in a real Italian restaurant was their homemade, fragrant focaccia bread with herbs and jamon served with a special Italian sauce. Jamon is a ham similar to prosciutto, but has a slightly different taste. I’ve never tasted anything like this fresh focaccia dish before – and this is just the beginning.

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