What's On Issue 43 2012

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What’s Up A Ukrainian Michelangelo in Paris

Ukrainian Gymnast Somersaults Over To Russia

Ukraine’s top men’s gymnast Mykola Kuksenkov has expressed a desire to compete for the Russian national team, as conveyed by RT, Russia’s first English-language news channel, earlier this week. Russia’s coach Valentina Rodionenko said no one tried to pressure him and there was no influence from their side at all: “Every sportsman has the right to choose where to live and which country to compete for,” she is quoted as saying. “We didn’t lure him from Ukraine.

He always said he wants to compete for Russia because he feels himself a Russian.”

Apparently, a number of Kuksenkov’s relatives hail from the central Russian town of Vladimir.

Most recently, the 23-year-old competed for the Ukrainian national team at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, finishing fourth in both the men’s artistic all-around as well as the men’s artistic individual. After the funny business surrounding the recent parliamentary elections, we don’t blame him for wanting to change countries. It’s just too bad Ukrainian sports have to suffer because of it.

Drug Traffickers Exposed

The party’s over for one particular cocaine-trafficking threesome, as police cut off a significant channel of drug delivery into Ukraine, according to an SBUpressserviceannouncementearlierthisweek.

Ukraine’s Security Service, in conjunction with national border guards and customs officers, stopped a car at the Yagotyn checkpoint along the Ukrainian-Polish border, where they uncovered 1.7kg of cocaine hidden under the car panel. If sold on the black market, the stash could have brought in a decent $350,000.

The culprits include a 43-year-old Caucasian male, a 44-year-old Ukrainian female, and the big boss – 40-year-old Kyiv-resident, lawyer and former soldier, who sold their wares in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Authorities unearthed another 50g of cocaine as well as 10kg of marijuana in various apartments located throughout the capital. A criminal case has been opened and the three could face pretty steep charges. There has been no word yet as to whether authorities intend to use or sell their findings.

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Starting 22 November, Paris’ famed Musée du Louvre will be exhibiting works by Baroque Ukrainian sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel.

Though he is well known among European art experts, Pinsel remains relatively unknown outside of Europe. That is about to change, however, with the Louvre’s exhibit.

A Lviv museum exhibited Pinsels throughout 2007, rekindling interest in the sculptor’s works and raising the artist’s profile overseas. Not long after, the Louvre expressed interest in displaying Pinsel’s wooden masterpieces in Paris, and after years of negotiations and restoration work, 27 pieces were carefully transported to Paris for a three-month exhibition.

The life of Johann Georg Pinsel is full of mystery – we can’t even say for sure that he was Ukrainian.

What historians do know for certain, however, is that Pinsel spent most of his career working in what is now western Ukraine, living in the town of Buchach in the Ternopil region. Pinsel appears as if out of thin air in Buchach’s town records – church record books show that he married a local widow named Marianna Elysaveta in 1751. Given his absence from all previous local records, historians assume that Pinsel moved to the town a few years before. Buchach was then a Polish territory, and Pinsel found there a wealthy benefactor, Mykola Pototsky, who financially supported his work.

Throughout the 1750s and 60s, Pinsel created pieces in Buchach, Lviv, Monastyrysk and other western Ukrainian towns and cities. His sculptures are deeply religious – they depict notable personages and stories from the Bible. However, unlike other pious artists, Pinsel humanised his saints and apostles and their struggles, creating expressive works brimming with emotion. Art historians say Pinsel combined Gothic plastic

art, ancient Ukrainian wood-carving traditions, and Byzantine culture to create a Baroque style all his own and make these wooden monuments “speak out”. Through his works, Pinsel set out to make his audience respond emotionally, and he succeeded. The sharp angles of Pinsel’s carved, draped robes set a tense, dramatic mood and the poignant faces of his characters leave a lasting impression. It was this emotional impact that led Lviv Art Gallery researcher Borys Voznytsky to dub Pinsel the “Ukrainian Michelangelo”.

Like his birth, the circumstances of Pinsel’s death are a mystery. Town records show that Pinsel’s widow remarried in 1762, suggesting that Pinsel must have passed away sometime before.

No one has been able to find Pinsel’s grave, but he’s left behind something better: dozens of magnificent wooden sculptures. Nearly 30 sculptures are part of the State Lviv Art Gallery, some are housed in the Ternopil regional museum, some are still in Buchach and some can be found abroad in Germany and Poland.

Twenty-seven of Pinsel’s greatest works will be featured at the Louvre starting this month, though it should be noted that the planning of the event did not go entirely smoothly. A statue of St Onufriy, the show’s intended centrepiece, was withdrawn from the collection. Pinsel originally carved the statue for a church in the village of Rukomysh, near Buchach. Apparently, the villagers now believe that the statue wards off bad luck and malevolent spirits – they refuse to part with it for even a short time.

It might be worth a trip to Rukomysh to see this lucky statue. Otherwise, be sure to check out Pinsel’s beautiful works at the Louvre if you find yourself in the City of Light before the exhibition ends on 25 February 2013!

Kateryna Kyselyova

Call It Just A Bit Silly

There’s no maybe about it, Call Me Maybe is a hit, making the number one spot in more than 15 countries around the world. Ukrainian singer and former Miss Ukraine Aza is calling it fraud, however, saying the mega hit sung by Canadian Carly Rae Jepsen is a reproduction of her slightly less well-known, Hunky Santa.

The Ukrainian has gone so far as to file a lawsuit in LA, land of the rich and famous, and claims that the two songs are very similar in lyrical content. “When I first heard it on the radio, I was driving and almost got into an accident. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing,” says the Ukrainian blonde bombshell. A representative for Ms Rae commented, “Everyone knows Carly is a songwriter.” And besides, “she is not spending a lot of time listening to Ukrainian radio.”

We’ve taken it upon ourselves to do a little investigative journalism here, and have listened to both songs. While there are words such as “call me” and “here’s my number” intermittently sung throughout both versions, there is little else resembling anything in the way of duplication.

We’d like your opinion. Do you think Carly Rae’s Call Me Maybe borrowed from Aza’s Hunky Santa? o Totally – how did she think she could get away it? o Maybe just a little o Hell no – Aza needs a reality check Take a listen to both and send us an email.

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This Week in History Notable Boxer Back in the Ring

Volodymyr Klitschko defended his IBF, WBA and WBO titles against Polish challenger Mariusz Wach in Hamburg last weekend. Happy for the win, Dr Steelhammer (as the younger Klitschko is known) mugged for the cameras with the VIP in the audience that night – Sylvester Stallone.

Prior to the fight, the fashionably dressed 66year old hopped into the ring to promote the new Rocky musical, which opened in Germany on Sunday. Klitschko was very pleased, and said, “It was great to have Rocky here, thank you for your support!”

The Results Are In! Believe It Or Not!

The Central Election Committee announced the results of the party list ballots on 10 November, and the single-seat constituencies were declared two days later. At this moment, 445 of the 450 seats in the Verkhovna Rada have been elected, with five single mandate seats having to undergo a new vote.

A total of 225 seats were allocated based on the party lists, including 72 to Party of Regions, 62 to Batkivschyna, 34 to UDAR, 32 to the Communist Party and 25 to Svoboda.

A further 220 seats have been elected in the single-mandate districts, including 113 from the Party of Regions, 39 from Batkivschyna, 12 from Svoboda, 6 from UDAR, 3 from United Centre, 2 from the People’s Party and 43 independent candidates.

Now, does that make sense to anyone? Is it really possible that the Party of Regions gets around 32% of the vote on the party lists, but over 50% on the single-mandates? When mulling that over, bear in mind that it’s the same people voting. Is it really possible that so many people would vote for one party and then vote for a candidate from a different party?

Those 43 seats allocated to independent candidates are also highly questionable, because most pundits are sure that almost all of them will be PoR in disguise.

Does it all seem deeply suspicious to you?

Well, you’re not the only ones; EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle issued a joint statement decrying the results of the 28 October elections, mainly pointing the finger at the postelectoral process and vote counting.

So, we all knew beforehand that the election was going to be rigged, and now it would certainly appear that we were all right. Question is: who’s going to do something about it?

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The Sweet Life

It’s something everyone is after, but not everyone will enjoy. Unless, that is, you happen to know the whereabouts of your family’s entire life savings.

Apparently, this information was not lost on a nine-year-old Ukrainian boy from the city of Konotop, who was aware that his family kept their savings under the sofa. Dipping into the rainy-day-fund (almost $4,000) over the course of a couple of days, he spent the entire amount with the help of an adult man, who was later diagnosed with mental illness.

Spending the lot on candy, the boy couldn’t possibly eat it all himself and so demonstrated his characteristically generous Ukrainian nature by sharing it all with friends. His father, who discovered the money missing one day after returning home from work, was admittedly furious; especially after police informed him and his wife that the money couldn’t be returned.

But then that’s what you get for hiding $4,000 under your sofa. Everyone knows you’re supposed to hide money under the mattress.

22 November 1764

Empress Ekaterina II withdraws the rights of hetmans in Ukraine. Until now, Ukraine had a significant self-governance policy with a hetman as the head of state. This move by the Empress makes Ukraine totally dependent on the Russian Empire.

16 November 1913

Formed from a simple music school in Kyiv, the Tchaikovsky Kyiv State Conservatory opens. Famous composers Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff personally take in the opening. Next year, will be the conservatory’s 100th anniversary!

16 November 1917

The Khan Palace in Bakhchisaray is turned into a National Museum open to all. The palace is an architectural monument of the 16th century, and was the residence of Crimean khanate governors as well as being the centre of political and cultural life of the Crimean Tatars for hundreds of years.

22 November 2004

The Orange Revolution begins. Thousands of Ukrainians come out to take part in peaceful protests demanding democratic and objective presidential elections.

18 November 2005

Is Shevchenko Headed Back to Football?

He might be, if the Football Federation of Ukraine has anything to do with it. According to their website, president of the FFU, Anatoliy Konkov, would like to see Shevchenko return to the pitch as Ukraine’s National Team trainer. Banking on Sheva’s success as a footballer, Konkov thinks the former Chelsea striker will make an excellent coach because of his “experience and character”.

This might well be the best option Andriy’s got at the moment, considering his flop in the political arena recently. We await with eager anticipation to hear whether he will give up this silly idea of becoming a singer (which he has been seriously considering) and get back into his footie boots where he belongs.

The US Senate cancels the Jackson-Vanik amendment. This amendment limits trade-relations with mainly Communist countries and restricts emigration freedoms.

Kyiv Gets a New Square

A new square has materialised in Kyiv recently.

It can be found at Hlybochytska 22/24 and has been named after the former president and national leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev. In addition, a monument has been erected there in dedication to this greatly decorated Soviet politician, but that’s not the only showstopper. The real attraction is the unusual fountain at the top of a small hill, featuring a multi-coloured glass mosaic in the shape of an ornamental carpet of the region.

Lights beam up at the 5m2 carpet, while water flows down its front, where it gathers into a small pool after flowing down several steps. But that’s not all – the area also offers free Wi-Fi, creating a warm and welcoming space for all fans of Azerbaijan (as well as those after free access to the Internet).

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This Week

Live Music

16–22 November 2012

For Every Heart

Jamala (UA, jazz, pop), Tolstoy Club (V Vasylkivska 19)

16 November at 22.00

New Wave 2009 grand prizewinner Jamala has always been a great live performer and she’s ready to wow audiences again at Tolstoy Club. Last year, the singer released her debut album For Every Heart and a Live DVD shot during one of her shows. This is her only album to date, largely because the unrelenting demand for her live performances keeps her too busy for the recording studio. It’s no surprise that her fan following grows with each concert – her talent is something you have to hear for yourself. Check out her jazzy tunes in the intimate setting of Tolstoy Club this week!

Tickets are 200hrv. For more information call 200-3838.

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Friday Garik Sukachev (Russia, pop) Time: 19.00 Admission: 300-2500hrv Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 247-2444 Some Like it Hot (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Mama Mia, Chill Out (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Chill Out, Mama Mia (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Mertvi Hrushi, Angie Nears (rock, cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: 50hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360

Vasya Club, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Mad Heads XL, Crazy Train (rockabilly, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 100hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Tania Berq, Animals’ Session (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865 Riffs (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Star Pub (Popudenka 1a) 292-2900

Wake Up (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Soul Time, L/A (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 L/A, Soul Time (cover bands) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 V aleriy Haina (rock) Time: 21.00 Admission: 150-190hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360

Saturday

Mad Heads XL, More Khuana (rockabilly, cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 100hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

K orol & Shut (Russia, punk-rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 150-750hrv Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1) 222-8040

AS/DS, Red Rocks (cover bands) Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

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

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

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R .O.O.M, Dumb Surgeon (alt rock, grunge) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

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Charity Fest: Turn On Life (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrv Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

Tarshys (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360

Soyuz 44 (jazz) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137

More Khuana (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv 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

O’Hamsters (Irish folk-rock) Time: 19.00 Admission: 40hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360

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

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

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

Bloom Band (cover band) Time: 21.00 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

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

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Thursday V osmiy (pop-rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Carte Blanche (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b) 390-6106 Mama Mia (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Bochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a) 459-0551 Druhie Dyadky (pop-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360 Chill Out (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrv Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Animals’ Session (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Eastern Express (cover band) Time: 21.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

Chill Out (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528 Simple (cover band) Time: 20.00 Admission: free Route 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30) 239-3865

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Monday

Ethno-Folk’s Créme de la Créme Art Pole’s November Party (international, ethno, fusion) Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1)

16 November at 19.00

UK-based Transglobal Underground played a very good concert at the annual Art Pole Ethno festival in Unizh just a couple of months ago. This November, the band is back for more Ukrainian fun, heading to Kyiv for the biggest ethno show of the autumn. The band will join forces with our own Dakha Brakha, Port Mone, Belorussian Khmeleva Project and Polish Volosi band for a concert folk fusion fans won’t soon forget. All of the headliners boast frequent gigs on the European festival scene and great ethno, fusion and folk styles tracks. If you’re an ethno-fusion fan, you won’t want to miss this one!

Tickets are 150 – 750hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

A.Band (Brazilian music) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b) 279-4137 Grimoff, Airtone Grey (hard-rock) Time: 20.00 Admission: 40hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22) 200-0360 Carnival Heat (cover band) Time: 22.00 Admission: free Docker’s ABC (KhreshchatykZankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717 Dyadya Vasya (cover band) Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

The Cossacks Formerly Known as Haidamaky Kozak System (UA, rock, folk) Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

20 November at 20.00

Kozak System is alighting in Kyiv during its 18-city Ukrainian tour. The patriotic band is promoting its new album, Shablya (Sword), and is inviting a number of famous guests onstage to perform some of the tracks, including Serhiy Zhadan, Sashko Polozhynskiy, Irena Karpa, Katya Chilly, and more. Though the group is already quite famous in Ukraine, its name is relatively new on the scene. Formerly known as Haidamaky, the band rebranded itself and took on the new name after the departure of lead vocalist Oleksandr Yarmola earlier this year. Clearly, they’re none the worse for the wear, with a recharged sound and a hit album to promote!

Tickets are 100 – 250hrv. For more information call 538-0100. : What's On Recommended

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Theatre & Classical Music

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16–22 November 2012

Pole Dancing As Art

Pole Art Show: 80 Days Before Armageddon, Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)

16 – 17 November at 19.00

While there are those out there who have their own preconceptions about pole dancing, this very provocative activity is quickly becoming a spectacularly popular pastime, hobby, and some might even say art! Still sceptical? Come along this weekend, where masters in pole dance, acrobatics and juggling will try to do away with all of your preconceptions. Add to this modern music written specifically for the event, plus a two-storey stage with a number of special effects, and you’ve got an unforgettable show! Oleksandr Leshchenko, well-known Ukrainian choreographer and director of massive dance shows Maydans-2 and Dancing for You, guarantees it!

Tickets are 150 – 870hrv. For more information call 287-2630.

An Evening of Classical Music Featuring Ryabov and his students Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490

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Friday IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 A n Evening of Vocal and Instrumental Music Featuring Koshuba (organ), Lipinska (mezzo-soprano), Reutova (piano) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 The Barber of Seville Opera in 3 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Edith Piaf.

Life on Credit Musical in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 In the Captivity of Passion (The Stone Ruler) Drama Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Evenings in Athens Tragic-comedy in 2 acts (from the play Colombo) Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 The Corsican Historical anecdote in 1 act Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 The Little Prince Historical fantasy Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

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Saturday IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

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Trees Die Standing Play in 3 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Four Reasons to Get Married Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

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

Perfect Charlie Ironic melodrama for adults Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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An Evening of Bach Music Featuring Kalynovska (organ) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 Daniela Ballet in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Crossroads Modern ballet-triptych Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 The Dream of a Funny Person Play in 1 act Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 The Auditor Comedy in 5 acts Time: 12.00 Mad Blood Comedy in 1 act Time: 18.00 The 105th Page of Love Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 The Fourth Sister Comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Voytsekh. Carnival of Flesh Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 The Little Prince Historical fantasy Time: 19.00 Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 253-9383

IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Testament of a Virgin Womaniser Comedy in 2 acts Time: 12.00 A Profitable Place Comedy in 5 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 Don Juan Mythological comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 In Lurid Darkness Drama in 1 act Small stage Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 26 Rooms Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955 Cleopatra Improvisation in jazz style Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188 An Evening of Classical Instrumental Music Featuring Fesyuk (violin), Hosachynsky (cello), Kilibarda (piano), Taran (piano) Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081 An Evening of Vocal Music Featuring Bolkunevych (soprano), Mikaylayno (piano), Shevchenko (piano) Time: 19.30 Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23) 587-7490

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Tuesday IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697 A n Evening of Ukrainian Music Featuring Solovyanenko (soprano), Ilkiv (trumpet), Voytekh (piano), Balakhovska (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 Between Heaven and Earth Hollywood dream in 2 acts Chamber scene Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 The 105th Page of Love Drama in 2 acts Time: 19.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Lyuboff!

Ironic comedy in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

La Traviata Opera in Italian in 4 acts Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

Guests Come at Midnight Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

The Marriage of Figaro Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921

Asso & Piaf A history of love Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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Wednesday An Evening of Classical Music Featuring Roy (flute), Sydorenko (organ) Work by Bach, Haydn, Reger Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

An Ordinary Story Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 Jewish Clock Play in 2 acts Time: 19.00 House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7) 253-8247/2081

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Thursday IV Lysenko International Music Competition Time: 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2) 278-1697

Carmen Suite & Scheherazade 2 ballets in 1 act each Time: 19.00 National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169 Nazar Stodolia Lyrical ballad in 2 acts Time: 19.00 I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3) 279-5921 A Real Man at the Beginning of the Millennium Play 1 act Time: 18.00 L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223 The Dove Tragic-comedy in 2 acts (from the play Colombo) Time: 19.00 Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392 What the French Hide Comedy 16+ Time: 19.00 Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

An Evening of Vivaldi Featuring Kharechko (organ), Bilych (violin), Lavrenova (mezzo-soprano) Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186

Best Ballet Stars On One Stage Gala Concert w/ famous Russian artists National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)

18 November at 19.00

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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Monday An Evening of Vivaldi Featuring Kyiv Chamber Ensemble Time: 19.30 National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77) 528-3186 : What's On Recommended

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This Week Nightlife

16–22 November 2012

They’re Big in Japan

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

17 November at 23.00

The Japanese Popstars may not be Japanese, but they are popstars, and they have plenty of Japanese fans these days.

Gary Curran and Gareth Donoghue are often compared to electronic music titans the Chemical Brothers and Orbital, and their last offering Controlling Your Allegiance was a nominee for the Irish Album of the Year Award. Their brandspanking new single Matter of Time is already climbing the charts and they’ve got heaps of new material in the pipeline.

That’s all a long way from the duo’s humble beginnings, recording on cheap lo-fi equipment in a bedroom in Northern Ireland. We got the latest scoop on the band from Gareth ahead of their performance at Xlib this week.

How did you get together?

We met around 6 years ago. Gary was a promoter for a club in Derry and booked me to play. We became friends then and started the Japanese Popstars about a year later!

Where do you find your inspiration?

At the minute, what we have done for the first time is to block book a whole month off, no gigs, no remixes, just 100% trying to get in the head space to write and it’s been going really well. We live in different cities so there is a lot of emailing back and forth. Once the ideas are developed we get together to complete them

people at the Ibiza Music Summit had asked us a few days before to write an Anthem track for them. We asked Green Velvet if he wanted to do some vocals. As with all these things, it all came together last minute; the final vocals came in the night before the track had to be submitted so we stayed up all night in an Ibiza hotel room developing the idea and finishing the track.

Are you looking forward to visiting Kyiv?

We are really looking forward to getting over and playing. Some of my friends have already been and said that it’s a great place, so we are very excited to see it for ourselves!

What inspired Matter of Time?

Gary was actually visiting me and came up with the basic concept for the beat in my studio. The

Have you got your tickets yet? Admission is 120 – 180hrv. For more information call 063-730-8353.

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DJs Matilda and Kupidon Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37) 563-9662

DJ Bro Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-200hrv D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

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

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

Radio Azure Party: DJs MadCat, 2man Live, Light Robot Show Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-150hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494

Students’ Love Weekend with DJ Anna Love Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-80hrv Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

Party Night with DJs Gery Gorilla, Blade, Nazar, Artem T, Richie, Afina and more Time: 21.00 Admission: 65-100hrv Energy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839

Friday Students’ Day with DJs Stranger, Ownage and Arens Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 538-0100

DJs Slava Demin & Vasilisa Time: 21.00 Admission: before 23.00 L-free, G-100hrv, after 100hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Shooters TV Party Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

R etaliate with DJs Angerfist, Noize Suppressor and Miss K8 Time: 22.00 Admission: call for details Home (Perova 2) 558-2545

Ibiza Night with DJ Ivan Mendoza (Spain) Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G -80hrv Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

G reen Grey in Dub Step Time: 22.00 Admission: before 23.30 L-40hrv, G-50hrv, after L-60hrv, G-70hrv Forsage (Harmatna 51a) 232-6780

DJs Low and Brennan Green (US) Time: 23.0 Admission: call for details Xlib (Frunze 12) 063-730-8353

DJs Anatoliy Tapolsky, Roman Gertz, A&B, R1m, Kriegsmarine Time: 21.00 Admission: call for details Chateau Mystique (Bortnichy District, Lenina 39) 097-640-9774

Love Night with DJ Games and MC Nata Lunch Time: 21.0 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Aura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1) 237-7023

Svitlana Loboda (UA, pop) Time: 23.00 Admission: L-100hrv, G-300hrv D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3) 200-9009

Highway Night with DJs Mike Spirit (RU), Goya, Dizzy, Westboy, Smailov, Fiber, and more Time: 23.0 Admission: call for details Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33) 588-8989

Beautiful Students’ Night with DJs Romantic, Nazar and Alex Impreza Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6) 259-0001

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

Good Mood Night with DJs Marco Faraone, Goshva, Danny Boy, Dizzy, Timur Basha, and more Time: 23.00 Admission: call for details Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33) 588-8989

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Sunday Back in the USSR: DJ Velskiy and Friends Time: 23.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJs Vados and Beats Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-50hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24) 486-0300 Moroz’s Birthday Party Time: 21.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024 Student Sunday: DJs Kasey, Gubin, and Lebedev Time: 23.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

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Monday World Hello Day Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

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

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Wednesday Whiskey Party with DJs Stalker and Vel Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 6 th Ukrainian Hair Partу with Alloise, Darwin, Alyosha, Gorchitza and Ivan Dorn Time: 20.00 Admission: 150hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 538-0100 Ladies’ Night Time: 21.00 Admission: L-50hrv, after 00.00, L-50hrv, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

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Thursday Ladies’ Night with DJ Stalker Time: 21.00 Admission: L- free, G-100hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Burn to Dance Time: 23.00 Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

Bartenders’ Night with DJs Gubin and Lebedev Time: 23.00 Admission: free Vodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti) 371-1102

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Tuesday Black Tuesday with DJs Vel and Friends Time: 21.00 Admission: 50hrv Azure (Leontovycha 3) 234-7494 Mojito Night Time: 21.00 Admission: free Shooters (Moskovska 22) 254-2024

As Tricky As They Come Tricky (UK, trip hop) Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

17 November at 20.00

Somewhere between singing and speaking, somewhere between hip-hop, techno, and rock, Tricky’s voice and music are hard to peg down. The British rapper/singer’s debut album, Maxinquaye, was a sweeping oeuvre that hurled him into international stardom and incorporated everything from 80s British rock to reggae, soul, and American hip-hop.

His more recent works took on a more aggressive punk edge, as Tricky grappled with the trappings of his sudden fame, but he’s made every genre his own.

Tickets are 350 – 900hrv. For more information call 067-442-9267. : What's On Recommended

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This Week Art

16–22 November 2012

Three R Exhibition of works by Mykola Bilous (UA) Zeh Gallery (Frunze 69) Until 1 December 591-1369

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

Queer Time Exhibition of works by Danylo Halkin (UA) Karas Gallery (Andriivskiy Uzviz 22a) Until 24 November 238-6531

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

Focused On The Beatles

Exhibition of photographic works by Astrid Kirchherr (Germany), M17 Gallery (Antonovycha 102-104)

Autumn Divertissement Exhibition of paintings by Ukrainian artists Triptych Gallery (Desyatynna 13) Until 20 November 279-0949

From 12 November

Be Young and Shut Up! Exhibition of photographic works by Eric Vazzoler (FR) Soviart Gallery (Andriivskiy Uzviz 22a) Until 20 November 425-2219

Crazy about The Beatles? The truth, the lies, the music, the men? Then you may want to give this next exhibition at M17 a go. Come 12 November, the gallery will be featuring photographic 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.

Hidden Treasures Exhibition of paintings from the museum’s archives Kyiv Museum Russian Art (Tereshchenkivska 9) Until 2 December 234-6218

Young Ukrainian Artists – MUHI Exhibition of works by Ukrainian artists competing for MUHI 2012 art prize Institute of Problems of Contemporary Art (Shchorsa 18d) Until 28 November 279-5353

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Friday Circus – Classical and Fantastical New programme Time: 19.00 National Circus of Ukraine (Peremohy Sq 2) 486-3856

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Saturday

Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs (musical fairytale), Officer’s House (Hrushevskoho 30/1)

18 November at 12.00 & 14.00

Moscow’s Millennium Theatre is bringing one of their best performances, the Brothers Grimm's Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, to Kyiv . Played by talented Lilliputian actors, the real highlight of the performance is the dwarves themselves! Dancing, singing, magical transformations and colourful costumes all come seamlessly together to form this fabulously beloved fairytale.

Tickets are 80 – 450hrv. For more information call 253-2163.

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

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

Circus – Classical and Fantastical New programme Time: 13.00 and 17.00 National Circus of Ukraine (Peremohy Sq 2) 486-3856 Pollyanna Drama in 2 acts for children 10+ Time: 13.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 The Ugly Duckling Time: 11.00 Puss in Boots Time: 13.00 The Elephant Time: 15.00 Peter PAn Time: 17.00 Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808

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

Patrick & the Wolf + Carnival of the Animals 2 ballets in 1 act each Time: 12.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 The Princess’ Birthday A knight’s musical fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 House of Artists (Sichovykh Striltsiv 1/5) 272-0547 A Starry Fairytale Play Time: 11.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Constellation of Love Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

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Sunday Adventures of the Bremen Musicians Musical in 1 act Time: 12.00 Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 287-6257 Circus – Classical and Fantastical New programme Time: 10.00, 13.00 and 17.00 National Circus of Ukraine (Peremohy Sq 2) 486-3856

A Fair Mess Burlesque in 2 acts for children 7+ Time: 12.00 Lypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17) 253-6219 Listen to the Mailman Musical fairytale in 2 acts Time: 12.00 Kyiv State Choreography College in concert Time: 18.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116 The Three Little Pigs Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 11.00 The Golden Chicken Puppet-play for children 3+ Time: 13.00 Cinderella Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 15.00 The Golden Key Puppet-play for children 4+ Time: 17.00 Puppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a) 278-5808 Astronomy for Kids Play Time: 11.00 The Starry Sky Above Us Educational programme Time: 14.00 The Structure of the Universe Educational programme Time: 16.00 Myths and Legends of the Stars Time: 18.00 Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) 287-7508

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agakalo, A Crown and the Princess from Overseas Magic fairytale for children 5+ Time: 16.00 Dyvny Zamok Theatre Studio (Yerevanska 11) 242-6318

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Tuesday Magic Music Comical fairytale opera in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

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Thursday Circus – Classical and Fantastical New programme Time: 19.00 National Circus of Ukraine (Peremohy Sq 2) 486-3856 Lady and the Hooligan Ballet in 2 acts Time: 13.00 Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

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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“Young U krainians aren ’t taught how to end a relationship in a ci v ilised way – a guy or a girl simply stops calling or does not answer the phone and that means it ’s o v er ”

Patients between the ages of 19 – 25 tend to go to Anastasiya for help with relationship issues.

Questions like, “Why did he leave me?”, “Will she come back?”, “How can I live without him?” are the most frequent among these lovelorn clients. In trying to help young Ukrainians overcome these traumatic love affairs, Anastasiya has noticed a negative tendency among Ukrainian youths. “Young Ukrainians aren’t taught how to end a relationship in a civilised way – a guy or a girl simply stops calling or does not answer the phone and that means it’s over,” she complains. “A short call to say ‘Thank you for our time together, but it’s not working out’ would solve so many problems.”

Adult Therapy

We suspect that adult patients’ psychological woes aren’t too different from their young counterparts’, but we head off to see Richard Tulej, anyway. Richard is a Polish man who has lived and worked in Kyiv for more than 20 years. He was first educated as a teacher in Poland, but since moving to Kyiv, he’s earned a master’s degree in psychology. For the past four years, he’s run a private psychological and psychiatric practice conducting consultations in Ukrainian, Russian and Polish. He also tutors in the Polish language to help make ends meet.

Richard says that over the last couple of years, he has noticed a trend in travel-related depression. Many Ukrainians, especially the young, are now able to travel internationally. “Many of my clients have a chance to travel to Western countries and when they come back to Ukraine, they see how different things are here – they say they are depressed and sick of the dull, uninteresting life here,” laments Richard. “When they come to me, my first task is to try to help them change their attitude towards life, because changing the country – any country, be it Ukraine or Poland – starts with changing yourself.”

Business Tension

For those who don’t leave Ukraine, there is enough anxiety fodder in everyday life. Richard tells us about a client who suffered a serious psychological breakdown caused by the peculiarities of business in Ukraine. “A client came to me with obsessive-compulsive disorder,” he says. “The guy had been in business here for about 20 years and achieved real success in the publishing business. He is intelligent, successful and quite well-off, but he was terrified that one or another official would come and take his business away! He sought my services right around the time that the government was adopting the new tax code and he was so wound up that he couldn’t function.”

“Another friend of mine”, continues Richard, “took action and moved her business to the Czech Republic. What a relief it was for her not to worry about bribes! Doing business in Ukraine, she said she was humiliated by the constant bribery!”

A Uniquely Feminine Problem

A large part of Richard’s clients are women and he says many have a unique issue. Richard tells us he was shocked when he first moved to Kyiv and saw Ukrainian women working construction and other traditionally “male” jobs. He perceives the Ukrainian woman as the backbone of Ukraine. As a practicing psychologist, he sees this as potentially problematic for the self-identity of the Ukrainian woman.

“Slavic women have no problems showing that they are women – they are so attractive – but very often they lack the understanding and emotional opportunity to realise their feminine essence.” He worries that Ukrainian women take on so many traditionally male roles, that they are left adrift emotionally. “They are ‘men’ at work and they are ‘men’ at home, making decisions and earning money, but when are they proper women? I work with my clients to help them realise their image of femininity and find an area of their lives where they can really fulfill themselves as women.”

A Positive Outlook

According to Richard, most problems, whether they affect a man or woman, or whether they are related to love or life in general, can be fixed with a little tenacity and a positive attitude. “One client came to me after a devastating breakup. Her life fell apart. But you know what she did? She looked inward. She worked on herself as a person; she started organising her friends to help out at local orphanages. She ended up improving her own life and her country!”

Richard adds that Ukrainians have huge potential for happiness, though they often sabotage it. He says he’d have a lot fewer clients if Ukrainians learned to take charge of their lives and look at the bright side of things. From Anastasiya, we learned that communication is crucial to forming (and ending) healthy relationships. That’s all well and good, but we’re still glad we’ve got some good professionals on hand for when the going gets tough.

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Coming Soon Bring on the Noize

Noize MC (Russia, punk rap) Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

28 November at 19.00

Welcome to Brazzaville Part Two!

Brazzaville (international, indie, bossa nova) Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

9 December at 21.30

This year David Brown and his band celebrate their 15th anniversary with the release of a best tracks complication titled Welcome to Brazzaville 2. The compilation is a sequel to the band’s 2004 best-of record, and songs were chosen by the band’s fans, who voted for their favourite tracks on the Brazzaville website. Brazzaville’s current tour will cover a number of CIS cities, including Kyiv. Don’t miss your chance to check out David, the Bossa Nova master, live!

Tickets TBA. For more information call 537-1340.

The Happiest Place in Kyiv

Happylon Entertainment Park Ocean Plaza (Antonovycha 172)

From 1 December

The grand opening of the Happylon Entertainment Park is probably the most highly-anticipated family event of the year. The new attraction centre will span 2.5 thousand square metres, a dreamland for kids of all ages! Split into separate sections for babies, little kids and older children, the center offers a variety of entertainment spots, extreme attractions, educational and developing games and master-classes. The organizers say their staff is carefully vetted to ensure that each child is safe and cared for at Happylon. Give your child a great day of fun and play!

For more information call 594-7337

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Russian-born Ivan Alekseev is the front man of Noize MC, a punk rap outfit known for its flippant lyrics and clever rhymes. Alekseev honed his impressive freestyle skills in Moscow rap battles, defeating some 3,000 opponents in a national rap competition in 2006, and catching the eye of Universal Records, which represents the likes of Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Lil Wayne, to name a few. After becoming one of the most well known rappers in Russia, Noize MC added a punk rock band to his act and never looked back.

Admission is 250 – 400hrv. For more information call 063-194-7429.

More than (Rap) Gold

Guf (RU, rap), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

7 December at 20.00

Russian rapper Oleksiy Dolmatov aka Guf first launched his career as a member of seminal rap group Centre. Guf left the band in 2009, embarking on a solo musical journey that saw him release three albums in three years. The ever-popular rapper has been invited to make guest appearances on

albums by other influential genre stars like Basta and Principe. He even collaborated with Basta on a full album in 2010. With a history of drug addiction and higher degrees in Economics and Linguistics, Guf has been around the block and is educated enough to rap intelligently about it. He’s got a list of hot new tracks in 2012, including More than Gold with OU74 and Dances with Wolves featuring Lyon. Snap up your tickets while you can!

Tickets are 240hrv. For more information call 538-0100.

Mozart – Music’s First Rocker!

Mozart – L’Opera Rock, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

Velichanskiy’s Second Take

Sergey Velichanskiy (UA, English language, comedy show) Arizona BBQ (NaberezhnoKhreshchatytska 25)

23 November at 21.00

After the recent, successful debut of his Improv-Oh-Ganza comedy party, Serhiy Velichanskiy is back for round two. The EURO 2012 MC says he launched his English language comedy improvisation group to gauge whether Slavic humour is funny to foreigners and whether Ukrainians enjoy foreign jokes – and it turns out that laughter is the international language!

As if a night full of laughs weren’t enough, guests who volunteer to participate in the show will be in the running for a slew of great prizes. Get ready for another international smorgasbord of hilarity!

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

11 & 12 February at 19.00

You may think it’s too early to announce an event for the beginning of February 2013, but when it comes to Mozart, it’s never too soon! The composers of this French rock musical claim that Mozart was the first European rock star ever, and they’ve cooked up some fantastic rock interpretations of the Austrian mastermind’s oeuvre. This show is being touted as one of the “best French musicals in recent history”—expect a starry line-up with bright costumes, 3D technology and a rockin’ resurrection of the man himself!

Tickets are 200 – 1,750hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

House as Art

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

18 – 22 December

Wild and Crazy Tribal Dance

Tribal Reveal Show (tribal dancing performance), Culture Centre of Ukrainian Society of Deaf (Kurska 6)

1 December at 19.00

Do you know what tribal dancing is? If yes, then you’ll want to be there when the world’s best tribal dance troupe hits Kyiv in December. If not, this event is still a must – this wild fusion of belly dance, jazz, flamenco, folk dance of India and Africa, and hip-hop is sure to bring sizzling heat to your December! This fresh, new dance craze emerged in 1980 and has met huge success worldwide with its infectious beats and sensual movements. To boot, tribal dance always makes for a spectacular show because it is almost always performed by large groups of dancers.

Get ready for an exhilarating evening you won’t soon forget!

Tickets are 150 – 200 hrv. For more information call 248-4095.

Persian designer and architect Solmaz Fouladi has called Kyiv home for more than 15 years, but her latest project adds new meaning to the word. She’s pioneered a new style in design, Persian modern, and her latest work is a project the likes of which you’ve never seen – a house within a house. The house is a mobile and innovative space, with lighting and furniture fashioned from light concrete. M-17 invites you to come and explore the house Fouladi built. It’s a five-day event that incorporates various works of performance art– come along!

For more information 596-2030.

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

23 November at 19.00

German Experimentalist Justus Kohncke (DE, techno, disco), Xlib (Frunze 12)

7 December at 23.00

Popular German producer and talented musician Justus Kohncke is coming to Xlib armed with his best driving techno and disco beats.

The Cologne-based DJ has been mixing minimal techno with disco since the late 1990s, when he belonged to Whirlpool Productions, a well-known pioneer in experimental house, or Krautrock. With four albums under his belt, Kohncke still experiments with new sounds, deftly mixing house, disco, and anything else that catches his fancy – and his ardent fanbase tells us it’s working! Check out his finest beats when he brings his act to Kyiv next month.

For admission and more information call 063-730-8353.

Talent Comes to Kyiv

Billy Talent (Canada, punk-rock) Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 1)

25 November at 20.00

This Canadian punk-rock quartet was formed in 1993. Now, 19 years later, they're about to debut in Ukraine. Known formerly as Pezz, the band was forced to change their name due to a lawsuit in 1999 by an American group similarly named.

Inspired by the guitarist from the novel Hard Core Logo, however, they later became 'Billy Talent', and were signed on by Warner Music Canada just two years later. They released their first two albums in Canada, both of which went multi-platinum.

Their fifth and most recent was launched this September, and has plunged the group on a UK tour, which somehow includes Ukraine!

Tickets are 240 – 400hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

Kyiv audiences seem enamoured with everything tango, which makes Kyiv a great stomping ground for tango stars. For this next concert, prepare yourselves for 2008 Tango world champions Neri Piliu and Yanina Quinones. They dance all genres with invariable professionalism and passion, and their style has been called powerfully emotional.

With accompaniment from the Solo Tango Orchestra, this is sure to spice up the coldest autumn evening.

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

TNMK Unplugged

TNMK (UA, acoustic, hip-hop, rock) Tolstoy Club (V Vasylkivska 19)

Night of Ethno

Theodor Bastard (RU, ethno, trip-hop), Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy Pr 13b)

15 December at 22.00

For this show at Tolstoy Club, energetic Ukrainian band Tanok na Maidane Kongo will slow down its breakneck rhythms and play an acoustic program that will spotlight the band’s emotional side and true musical prowess. What’s more, the seven-member band has produced plenty of material for an entertaining acoustic performance since its 1989 launch; in addition to performing their classic hits, TNMK will play songs from their latest release, the 2010 album S.P.A.M. Come on out and watch fan favourites Fagot and Fozzey rock the house – acoustic style!

Tickets are 150hrv. For more information call 200-3838.

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23 November at 21.00

Arte Cubana

Exhibition of Paintings by Cuban Artists, J Greter Gallery (Hetmana 6)

An unusual mixture of electric trip-hop and truly ethnic melodies helped this band make its true mark in the music world. Theodor Bastard started out as an industrial outfit in 1999, but the band’s sound gradually evolved into an eclectic mix of acid gospel, ethno, and trip-

Maestro del Flamenco

Paco de Lucia (Spain, flamenco guitar), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

6 December at 19.00

World famous flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia is coming to Kyiv.

Though he started playing the guitar at the tender age of five and released his first album at 19, he only started formally studying music at age 44. The legendary guitarist continues to write his own music and hone his craft, evolving each year with more and more impressive performances.

He performs classic and new flamenco with the same masterful gusto, and his concerts are touching and emotionally resonant. His visit to Kyiv is one you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are 250 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 247-2316 hop. Incorporating European goth and Oriental beats, the band won over critics with its 2004 album, Pustota (Emptyness). Eight years later, the band is promoting its newest album with a jam-packed playlist full of diverse musical rhythms and influences. Theodor Bastard loves Kyiv and Kyiv loves them; good thing they’re back for another show!

Check out this unique musical phenomenon next week.

Admission is 120 – 150hrv. For more information call 360-9594.

From 23 November

J.Gretera Gallery Owner Dayami Morales is looking to liven up the gloomy Kyiv autumn with some art straight from sunny Cuba. Morales delved into her connections to the art scene in her native Cuba to curate works by the most well-known Cuban artists of 20th and 21st centuries, including remarkable avantgarde Cuban artist Amelia Pelaez del Casal. The exhibition is a fascinating collection of hot-tempered and deeply philosophical abstract works.

For more information call 050-424-2888.

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Ukraine Culture

Road Blazing Down the Open

As motorcycles become an increasingly affordable and common means of transport, bikers are a common sight on Ukrainian roads. Whether they are free riders or members of a bikers’ club, they all have one thing in common: an unabated love for a purring engine and the open road.

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president, vice-president, treasurer, sergeant-atarms, road captain, and a number of other roles open only to official members. These higherranking members oversee the life and general operations of the club, issuing decrees to lowerranking members.

And by the way, the use of “he” to describe an aspiring biker is not an oversight; only straight, white men are welcome in most of these clubs.

he bikers’ movement dates back to the years after the Second World War. While many biker groups were dismissed as fronts for criminal gangs in the early days of the movement, their reputation has changed for the better in recent years. To disprove the stubborn myth that all bikers are gang members, What’s On explores the Ukrainian biker world and the leather-clad, bearded freedom lovers that inhabit it.

Biker Country

The history of bikes dates back to 10 November 1885, when Adolf Daimler, son of car industry pioneer Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler, presented his first wooden bike. It puttered down the road with an incredible-for-that-time 12km/hour capturing the imagination of would-be bikers everywhere. The rest is history. Today, the world's fastest bicycle, the Dodge Tomahawk, can cover 560km in one hour, though most bikers ride something a bit more modest.What we find interesting, however, is the culture of biking.

There are a surprising number of rules and restrictions in the biking world, considering bikers’ famed love of freedom. As it turns out, each biker club has an intricate hierarchical system, replete with rules that dictate everything from what members wear to how they interact.

This hyper-organised facet of today’s biker culture tradition dates back to the first American motorcycle clubs (MCs) founded in the 1950s. The heyday of American motorcycling produced the Hells Angels MC, Outlaws MC, Mongols MC and Bandidos MC, often referred to as the Big Four. As these groups expanded across the US and established branches overseas, organisation became paramount to maintaining order. As the biggest and oldest motorcycle clubs worldwide, the Big Four have set the tone for younger clubs across the world. Here in Ukraine, there are many active motorcycle clubs, but the biggest are the Silver Bullets MC, the Bandidos MC, and the Steel Riders MC.

Know Your Place

So how do we ordinary pedestrians figure out whether a biker belongs to a particular club or whether he rides alone? Club rules typically call for members to wear a vest emblazoned with the group’s insignia on the back. Vests are typically also covered in what the groups call “rockers”, or small patches that, like military medals, denote the member’s status in the club hierarchy.

The hierarchy within the clubs is simple, though the road to the top is quite long for a new biker. First, a current club member must invite a novice to the club. If the community likes him, he becomes a supporter and attends club meetings for a trial period. If he passes muster, the supporter is given a “hang-around” rank. If the members like him after that, the newbie moves from “prospect” to “member”. The top echelons of the group include

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Kyiv Life

Find more photos of these events on the Teacher Denys Uibel talks to school kids about the importance of kind deeds

Maryna Pikalova played the role of Saint Martin

Celebrating St Martin’s Day

Kids from the German School in Kyiv playing with lanterns

Moldavian Ambassador HE Ion Stevile and Ambassador of China HE Zhang Xiyun

Ambassador of Korean Republic HE Kim Eun-Joong with his wife Mrs Kim Hyosook

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A “beggar” waits for Saint Martin’s help at the end of the parade

The Third Korea – Ukraine Friendship Concert

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC OF UKRAINE Guests gathered at the National Philharmonic on 9 November for a concert in celebration of Korea’s National Foundation Day, Armed Forces Day and to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Ukraine.

Before moving in to the concert hall to enjoy a performance featuring prominent South Korean soprano Jo Sumi, musicians Il Hwan Bae, Won Kim, Yoon Hee Kim and Ukrainian tenor Igor Borko with the Academic Symphony Orchestra, everyone had the opportunity to congratulate Ambassador HE Kim Eun-Joong on the special day.

MARIINSKIY PARK Going back to the good old German tradition of the Feast of Saint Martin, kids and teachers from the German School in Kyiv took to Mariinskiy Park for a parade on 12 November. It’s a celebration not unlike Obzhynky here in Ukraine, which celebrates the yearly harvest. Today, with St Martin atop a brilliant white horse, everyone followed behind with lanterns in hand. They happened upon a “beggar” with whom St Martin shared what clothing he had, setting a good example to others.

Mrs Kwon Jin Kyung, Mrs Kim Yana and Mrs Park Ju Ok in traditional Korean dress

Defence Attaché of Korean Republic Lim Jin-Taek and his wife Mrs Kong Sun Kyung

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What’s On Facebook page at facebook.com/whatson.kyiv Ambassador of Germany HE Dr Christof Weil

Dutch Ambassador HE Pieter Jan Wolthers

Col Jiří Kareš, Defence Attaché of the Czech Republic and Ambassador of the Czech Republic HE Ivan Počuch

Remembering Our Bravest Soldiers

PARK OF GLORY For many years, it has been a common tradition for Commonwealth countries to gather together to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War II on 11 November. This year, on the rainy morning of 9 November, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence gathered members of the diplomatic community at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Foreigners and Ukrainians alike laid flowers at the site, in honour of the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom and safety of their countrymen.

UK Defence Attaché Col (RM) Jeremy Burnell and Ambassador of UK HE Simon Smith pay their respects

Archbishop Thomas Gullickson and American Ambassador HE John F Tefft

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Political Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy Greg Lemermeyer and First Counsellor at the Embassy of France Frédéric De Touchet

A lot of kids attended the event to commemorate their great-grandparents

MPSS Detachment Commander at the Canadian Embassy WO/Adj Dennis Roache, Canadian Defence Attaché Col Ernie Reumiller and Assistant Canadian Defence Attaché Sgt Michelle Wood

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Kyiv Life The Future of Art

Exhibition curator Kateryna Tailor

PINCHUK ART CENTRE On 3 November, Ukraine’s largest contemporary art centre launched an exhibition featuring the final 21 nominees for the 2012 Future Generation Art Prize. More than 4,000 applicants applied from all over the world for the prestigious annual award, but only 20 aspirants from 16 countries are featured in the final exhibition. Also claiming a place in the exhibition is last year’s winner, artist Mykyta Kadan. Kyiv art-lovers flocked to the opening event, and Pinchuk was as crowded as ever, teeming with art fans and celebrities. Even former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma made an appearance! Open until 6 January, make sure you take a look!

Executive Director of Pinchuk Art Centre Dmytro Logvin and former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma

Artist Abigail Deville

Swedish Ambassador HE Stefan Gullgren with his wife Mrs Alla Logova

Secretary of the National Photographers’ Union Rostyslav Kondrat (right) in deep conversation

These handsome chaps modelled Daniel Rizotto’s clothing at a quick fashion show

Grand and Natural

Artist Maryna Hromenko and composer Oleksandr Erchenko beam for the camera

J Greter Art Centre’s own lovely Leonora Yanko

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J GRETER GALLERY On 1 November, the J Greter Gallery kicked off an international exhibition of breath-taking panoramic photos. All of the photos are contestants in the National Union of Photographers of Ukraine’s annual Panorama Of My Country competition. This year’s contest attracted applicants from 15 countries, but only the best were chosen for display at the exhibition.

Guests of the opening event enjoyed awe-inspiring photography, along with equally impressive musical accompaniment by violinist Anna Polozova. A theatre performance and a fashion show topped off a lively evening. The exhibition runs until 18 November. You’ve still got a little time to take it in!

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ver the past week, as protestors have gathered outside the Central Election Committee and Yanukovych has threatened to send in the riot police, I’ve been considering the role of the police in society.

I’ve never been a big fan of the police anywhere in the world. In fact, strangely, I find myself being a little bit more sympathetic towards the Ukraine police because, despite the corruption, they don’t take themselves too seriously. But generally, as I said, I’m not a fan.

While I understand the police serve an important role in society, and they perform a difficult and often thankless task, I’ve often found that the individuals who wish to be part of this service don’t often join for the right reasons. The right reasons would, of course, be the protection of the innocent and the upholding of law and order, but mostly the police like the uniform because of the authority and power it gives them. In fact, I view them much in the same way I view politicians – the desire to be one should automatically preclude you from the role.

That’s my general view of the police, but over the past week my thoughts have been more focused on the nefarious practises they can be put to in times of trouble. I’ve always found it very difficult to understand how they can take arms against their own people whenever the authorities tell them.

Of course, it is their role to protect property and uphold order, and I have no issue with them doing so when needs require. But what I do have an issue with is when they’re sent in to disperse peaceful protests against an authoritarian regime, and

they do so with glee.

After all, police are human beings too, right? They are party of the society in which they operate, right? They have families and homes, and they pay taxes, and one would assume they want fair treatment just like all other members of society.

So why is it you often see them apparently taking great relish in beating people, hosing them down with water cannons, using tear gas or rubber bullets, or even, as in South Africa recently, shooting people dead?

This is something I cannot understand. They are given the authority to act in such a way by those in power, but the fact they use that authority in such ways is mind-boggling to me.

Yanukovych has indicated a willingness to use the police in this manner should the protests at the CEC get out of control. Now, as I said at the beginning, I actually have a higher level of fondness for the Ukrainian police than any other police force I’ve encountered: I think they’re a decent, affable bunch who only engage in corruption because they’re terribly paid.

It’s my hope that if the leaders of this country instruct the police to take arms against the people, the police will simply shrug and do nothing. Now wouldn’t that be good, kinda like that old saying, “war breaks out and nobody turns up”.

Neil Campbell

Smoking Bans

What’s Hot

Publisher’s Provocations

Provocations and Observations Depending on whom you ask, of course. Come December 16, an anti-tobacco law will come into effect, banning smoking in bars and restaurants. According to polls, 84% of Ukrainians are looking forward to not smelling like cruddy cigarette butts! The rest of us are sad.

Morshynska

Delicious, sparkling water. We prefer it to chi-chi brands like Evian and Perrier.

Luxury Apartments

Due to high demand, the number of luxury apartments in Kyiv will go up by 43% this year.

Currently, the most expensive apartment complexes are located near Desiatynna Church and sell for up to $20,000 per square metre.

Chump change (apparently)!

Departure melancholy, beautiful fog, a little Kyiv love, Seinfeldian music news, and a lame rhyme, it’s all in Tweets of the Week!

Dear Larry, It’s been said that Ukraine’s most coveted export is its beautiful women. Men flock to this country from around the world to find themselves a bride. Kyiv’s streets and sidewalks are one big runway show, and every girl is a cover girl. That’s great if you’re a guy, but I’m a single LADY. My question is where are you hiding all the handsome men? In a country whose genetics have spawned generations of beautiful women, why has the beauty gene seemingly skipped over the male population? I don’t mean to nit-pick, but a lady appreciates an arm charm as much as the next guy...

Asking for a little equality in the candy shop, Lily Van Petersen – Entrepreneur Dear Lily, May I introduce you to our Deputy Editor, Vadym, and our photographer, Artem? They both look like singers from a boy band. As far as other men go, I’m not Ukrainian, but I’m single and ready to mingle with just about anyone. I hope you don’t mind your eye candy with a side of clubfoot and lazy eye.

How you doin’?

Larry

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

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The Tyranny of Exact Change

Surly shop ladies, please take pity on us and stop demanding exact change when we try to give you a 100hrv bill to pay 98.80hrv. It would take us years to count that out, even if we did have a sac of kopecks in our pocket.

Cars vs People on Andriivskiy Uzviz

What’s Not

Marci (@striderkind) was sad to leave: i miss kiev already As she is tweeting on a foggy road, we really hope Graine (@graine_alien) isn’t the one driving: On my way to Kiev. The road is so foggy it’s beautiful.

Ell (@_ell_official) has only nice things to say: in Kiev.. I love this city soo much... missed Ukraine...people R so nice!

Beatking (@beatking) has a Seinfeld reference and some juicy music news: Ukrainian Singer Sues Over ‘Call Me Maybe’ – Carly Rae Stole My Song!: UKRAINE NOT WEAK...

Debbie Downer James McConville (@balboa11) doesn’t even know what he’s missing: France or Spain it’s all the same we’ll go anywhere! Apart from Turkey or Darkest Ukraine...

Dear sexy ladies sprawling across the cobblestones for flirty, ad hoc photo shoots and impatient drivers trying to race down the Uzviz: one of you has got to go (before something bad happens).

Enormous Dogs

We’ve seen a lot of really large breed dogs leashed up outside of grocery stores and galloping alongside their owners in the city centre recently. Are these enormous dogs really living in Kyiv apartments?

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AIRPORT/BUS/ TRAIN STATIONS Boryspil International Airport Kyiv-Boryspil highway (23km) 281-7122 www.airport-borispol. kiev.ua Kyiv-Zhulyany International Airport Povitroflotsky 92 242-2309 www.airport.kiev.ua Central Bus Station Moskovska 3 525-5774 Central Train Station Vokzalna 1 465-2111

AIRLINES Air France-KLM Ivana Franka 34/33 490-2490, 496-3575 www.airfrance.ua www.klm.ua Austrian Airlines V Vasylkivska 9/2 8-800-300-0492 www.austrian.com DELTA AIRLINES AVIAREPS AG V Vasylkivska 9/2, office 4 (entrance 1) 287-3595, 287-3560 www.delta.com Lufthansa Khmelnytskoho 52 490-3800 www.lufthansa.com Ukraine International Airlines Lysenka 4 581-5050 www.flyUIA.com

Apartment rentals Kyiv Ukraine Apartments M Zhytomyrska 15 229-3079

Kyiv Telephone code is +380 44

Book Shops Albion books Ukraina Shopping Mall, (Peremohy Pl 3, 3rd floor) Globus Shopping Complex (Instytutska 2, 3rd line, 2nd floor) 221-0044 www.albion-books.com

CAR RENTALS

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British Council Skovorody 4/12 490-5600

American Medical Centres Berdychivska 1 490-7600

Centre of Spanish Language and Culture Obolonska 7 239-2418 www.spanish.com.ua

Avis Yamska 72 502-2010

French Cultural Centre Honchara 48 482-0672

Budget Ivana Lepse 4 490-1088

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Consulting Euro Consult Group 067-565-7923 www.euro-consultgroup.com.ua

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