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The heart of

- the soul of Ukraine

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Vol. 9, No. 79, May 2015

№79/May 2015

The heart of

On the cover: Olena Kets (MA OK’S Models) Special thanks to Ukrainian fashion designers store DиZайнери.UA (27, Valova str., Lviv) for kindly provided outfit Make-up by: Liliana Ravrukh Photography by: Yaroslav Monchak

THIS MONTH IN LVIV

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Full event coverage for the coming weeks in the cultural capital of Ukraine, including everything from 2015 Leopolis Grand Prix, Lviv’s “Dzerkalo Mody” Beauty Exhibition, Lviv E-Commerce Forum, Dakh Daughters coming back to Lviv, fascinating The Night of the AdEaters, long expected ‘Miss Lviv 2015, Children’s KinoFest 2015, entertaining Wiz-Art International Short Film Festival, “Cold Altair” concert

by HARDKISS, International Festival of Bogdan Veselovsky and much more.

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Full events listings for the coming weeks from Lviv’s leading theatres, concert halls and cultural venues.

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Monthly guide to the latest exhibitions currently on show in Lviv’s many art houses and galleries.

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A snapshot of entertaining and educational Days of Croatian Culture, spectacular and jolly Batyar Day celebrations, enchanting Mozart’s “Don Juan” premiere, Flugery Lvova International Jazz & Folk Music Festivalcultural delight, colourful French Spring Festival, Fearless Guardian Joint Maneuvers, in addition to

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Take Your time to get acquainted with Lviv’s best venues offering good food and spectacular view over city.

- the soul of Ukraine

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other highlights of sports, fashion, society and art scenes.

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Stuck for something to eat? Feel like checking out a new club? Here’s where to look!

Full Lviv listings covering restaurants, bars, clubs of West Ukraine’s capital. Updated every month!

Follow up the latest results for European Canoe Sprint Championships and be proud over Ukrainian athletes successes, learn more about Lviv’s 5th Gorgany Half Marathon, Karate Tournament for Children & Youth, American Football Championships alongside with more sport news.

Extensive city guide to the capital of West Ukraine featuring everything from taxi services, translation agencies, out-of-town resorts and international consultancies.

Read our monthly roundup of Lviv’s EBA knowledge sharing events –business breakfast with Mr. Kees Klompenhouwer, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine and representatives of Dutch business community, seminar “Doing business with the Netherlands” held at Lviv Regional Council, reception on the occasion of Dutch King’s Day and the visit of the Dutch Trade Mission to Lutsk and Lviv and much more.

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Now, As Always: Lviv Continues to be

Ukraine’s CULTURAL Capital A

s the city celebrated its 759th anniversary last month, the old adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” came to mind. Lviv has long been considered the cultural capital of Ukraine; indeed, it’s the reason this magazine took the tagline “The Heart of Europe, The Soul of Ukraine”. With regular art exhibitions, musical concerts, cultural festivals, sporting events, and fashion shows, it’s not hard to see how Lviv has earned this enviable reputation. As much as the city is currently thriving as a cultural heartland, it is not a new phenomenon in the city. Festivals such as City Day or Batyar Day remind us of Lviv’s rich heritage. In fact, it seems that in any cultural sphere – be it music, sport, fashion, festivals, or forums – what happens right now is just a modern-day reminder of what has always happened here. It’s what makes Lviv such a wonderful place to live or visit! With the energy and exuberance that the summer season brings, not to mention a multitude of different cultural events, this month we highlight not just what lies ahead on Lviv’s cultural landscape, but what brought the city here in the first place.

From Austro-Hungarian operettas to the king of modern Ukrainian music, Lviv has always been a musical hotbed.

Go back in time to Austro-Hungarian Lviv with Lviv’s own K&K Philharmoniker as they perform Carmina Burana at the city’s iconic Opera & Ballet Theatre. Or check into interwar Lviv with the Veselovsky Festival dedicated to the “Father of Ukrainian pop music” – Lviv’s own Bogdan Veselovsky.

If modern music is more your fancy, check out the iconic TABULA RASA at Picasso nightclub or one of the hottest band’s in the country right now – Hardkiss. Sports fans can look forward to catching our national football team continue their road to the EUROs 2016 in France when the city’s sparkling Arena Lviv plays host to Luxembourg. Of course, Lviv has long been a home for major sporting events and this month’s Leopolitan Grand Prix is a reminder of that.

Long ago one of the premiere road races in Europe, the event is now more of a celebration of retro cars, and is set to take over Central Lviv this month.

Last month the city played tribute to the fashion of the Batyars with the first-ever “Batyars on Bicycles” retro bike race. This month the fashion scene turns toward Lviv’s lovely ladies as the city gets set to crown Miss Lviv. The current Miss Ukraine – Lviv’s own Andriana Khasanshin – will be on hand to crown the winner. Last month the city celebrated its 759th anniversary with a cheery festival and this month festival fans can choose from one of three cinematic festivals: WizArt features world class short films; KinoFest is a children’s film extravaganza; and AdEaters highlights the best in global advertising. There’s new and old even in our business events – last month the city celebrated the 300th anniversary of our beloved Lvivske beer. This month the city plays host to the largest E-Commerce forum in Western Ukraine.

Of course, one Lviv tradition hasn’t changed in all these centuries – people watching over a warm coffee or cold beer on one of the city’s charming outdoor or rooftop terraces. We offer some of the top locations in the city for you to discover with our Walking Terrace Tour and Rooftop Dining Guide. So as you keep reading, just remember: “the more Lviv changes, the more Lviv stays the same.”

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This Month In Lviv 2015 Leopolis Grand Prix June 12-14. along Svoboda Ave. and the triangle between Vitovskoho St., Stryiska St. and Hvardiyska St. The 2015 Leopolis Grand Prix – an International Festival of Classic Cars – will return to Lviv from June 12th – 14th. Lviv has a long history with motorized sport, including hosting a Grand Prix in 1930 – just one year after the very first Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. Due to the shape of the track that was used, it has taken on the moniker of the “Lviv Triangle” – and a similar route will be followed this year: from Vitovskoho St. to Styiska St. to Hvardiyska St. The 1930 track featured several unusual obstacles, including: the tram tracks on the major part of the road; the cobblestone-paved road; and varying altitudes, including the ascent on Stryiska

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St. and the descent on Hvardiyska St. Taken together, this made the Leopolitan track one of the most complicated of its time. This, in turn, drew some of the most famous racecar drivers of the time, such as: Germany’s Hans Stuck and Rudolpf Caracciola; France’s Pierre Veyron; Italy’s Maximilian Hardegg and Hans Tschaikoff; Austria’s Bruno Sojko; and, of course, Czechoslovakia’s Jan Kubiček. The Leopolis Grand Prix included not only the car race around the Lviv Triangle, but also the historic rally race just outside the city. This year’s festival offers Leopolitan race fans and guests of the city several car-related activities,

including a classic car show, the parade of classic cars through central Lviv, and the Leopolis Grand Prix itself. Lviv Today wishes good luck to all the participants of the 2015 Leopolis Grand Prix. For more event information, please visit: www.leopolis-grand-prix.com.

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2015 Леополіс Гран-прі 12-14 червня. Проспект Свободи, вул. Вітовського, Стрийська, Гвардійська Міжнародний фестиваль класичних автомобілів Леополіс Гран-прі 2015 повернеться до Львова 12-14 червня. Такі змагання були проведені у Львові вперше у 1930 році – через рік після першого Гран-прі Монако в Монте-Карло. Завдяки формі траси, яка буде відтворена і цього року, перегони отримали назву "Львівський трикутник", вздовж якого львів’яни вітатимуть учасників змагань. Свого часу, у 1930 році, траса вважалась однією з найскладніших – вона мала крутий підйом і спуск по бруківці, круті

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повороти і додаткові перешкоди у вигляді трамвайних колій, і за цими показниками могла конкурувати з ралі Монте Карло. Тож не дивно, що у львівських перегонах виступили деякі з найвідоміших автомобілістів того часу, як от Ханс Штук і Рудольф Карачйола з Німеччини, П'єр Вейрон з Франції, Максиміліан Хардегг і Ганс Чайкофф з Італії, Бруно Сойко з Австрії і, звичайно ж, знаменитий Ян Кубічек з Чехословаччини. До програми Леополіс Гран-прі увійдуть не тільки перегони вулицями міста, а й ралі заміськими дорогами. У програмі фестивалю також намічено багато різноманітних культурних акцій та конкурсів, дитяче автомобільне свято, екскурсійно-навігаційний квест, семінари для журналістів спеціалізованих автомобільних видань. Lviv Today бажає успіху всім учасникам Леополіс Гран-прі 2015! Уся детальна інформація тут: www.leopolisgrand-prix.com.

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This Month

International Festival of Bogdan Veselovsky

Міжнародний фестиваль Богдана Веселовського

May 31th, Lviv’s Vienna Terrace Art Club (28, Svobody Ave.) June 1st, Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (12, Svobody Ave.)

31 травня – Арт клуб "Віденська Тераса" (проспект Свободи 12) 1 червня – Львівський театр опери та балету (проспект Свободи 28)

May 30th marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bogdan Veselovsky, fondly remembered as the “Father of Ukrainian pop music”.

Born in Vienna in 1915, Veselovsky spent several years in Lviv where he launched the era of “Ukrainian Lviv or retro” music, including the first Ukrainian jazz music – known as Yabtso Jazz – in 1931. His rich musical heritage, which spans more than 130 songs and 30 LPs, is notable for being the first to use Ukrainian language in the dance music genre.

His music was actively removed from the Ukrainian cultural landscape as the Soviet authorities deemed it to have an “adverse bourgeois impact”. This led Veselovsky to spend the final 22 years of his life as a composer in Canada, where he headed the Ukrainian section of Canadian radio. To mark this important anniversary, the International Festival of Bogdan Veselovsky aims to revive Ukrainian retro music, especially Ukrainian pop music between 1930-1950. Events are scheduled to take place in Lviv, Stryi, and Kyiv. The festival’s programme offers several retro concerts, as well as an international competition for covers of Veselovsky’s hits. The jury chairman for the song contest is none other than outstanding Ukrainian singer Vladimir Lutsiv (London, UK), who knew Veselovsky personally and collaborated with the musical icon. The festival opens in Stryi on May 30th with the premiere of the documentary “Bondi or Return Bogdan Veselovsky” and a concert featuring the works of the honoured singer. The song competition will take place in Lviv on May 31st at Lviv’s Vienna Terrace Art Club and will see international singers perform their own covers of Veselovsky’s biggest hits. Gala concerts are set to be held at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (June 1st) and Kyiv’s Operetta Theatre (June 3rd) as well. The concert in Lviv will see popular contemporary Ukrainian group ShockolaD perform their own unique interpretation of Veselovsky’s trademark Ukrainian Lviv-style music. The festival is supported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and the Ukrainian World Congress. For more information, please visit: www.wesolowsky.jimdo.com

30 травня виповнюється 100 років від дня народження Богдана Веселовського, якого вважають "Батьком української поп-музики". Народився композитор у Відні 1915 року, навчався у Львівському університеті та Вищому музичному інституті ім. М. Лисенка, разом з А. Кос-Анатольським у 1931 році створив "Джаз-капелу Яблонського", яка мала надзвичайний успіх серед української громади. Його багата музична спадщина, яка охоплює понад 130 пісень і 30 платівок, особлива тим, що він першим став використовувати українську мову в танцювальній музиці. На жаль, у повоєнній Україні його музика потрапила під заборону, як така, що могла мати "негативний буржуазний вплив". Останні 22 роки свого життя Б. Веселовський провів у Канаді, займаючись музичною діяльністю, де він очолював український відділ канадського радіо. Відзначаючи цю важливу річницю, Міжнародний фестиваль Богдана Веселовського прагне відродити українську легку музику, особливо періоду 1930-1950 рр. Заходи планується провести у Львові, Стрию і Києві. Програма фестивалю пропонує кілька ретро-концертів, а також міжнародний конкурс виконавців пісень Веселовського. Головою журі пісенного конкурсу обрано видатного українського співака Володимира Луціва з Лондона, який особисто знав Веселовського і співпрацював з ним. Відкриття фестивалю відбудеться у Стрию 30 травня прем'єрою документального фільму "Бонді або повернення Богдана Веселовського" і концертом з його творів. Пісенний конкурс пройде у Львові 31 травня у Арт клубі "Віденська Тераса". Гала-концерти відбудуться у львівському оперному театрі 1 червня та в київському театрі оперети 3 червня. На концерті у Львові виступить, зокрема, гурт ShockolaD з власною унікальною інтерпретацією шлягерів Б. Веселовського. Фестиваль проводиться за підтримки Міністерства культури України та Світового конгресу Українців. Отримати детальну інформацію можна тут: www.wesolowsky.jimdo.com

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Wiz-Art International Short Film Festival May 21-24, Lviv Art Palace (17, Kopernyka St.), Center for Urban History of East Central Europe (6, Akademika Bohomol'tsya St.)

Children’s KinoFest 2015 May 28th – June 7th, Lviv Art Palace (17, Kopernyka St.) The Children’s KinoFest is an annual international festival of films aimed at children and teenagers. In its second year, the festival will take place in 12 Ukrainian cities, including in Lviv from May 28th to June 7th. Festival organizers decided to launch a Ukrainian version of the event after seeing the success of such festivals in France (Mon Premier Festival), the Netherlands (Cinekid), and the Czech Republic (Zlin Film Festival). The festival program offers competitions in several areas: feature films for viewers 10 and older; short films for viewers 3 to 10 years of age; a retrospective dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the great Buster Keaton’s birthday; and an interactive museum of optical amusements for kids and grownups. For more information, please visit: www.childrenkinofest.com

For four days this May, Lviv will host one of the city’s biggest annual alternative cinema celebrations when the Wiz-Art International Short Film Festival returns to the city. Each year the festival features more than 100 new short films, making Wiz-Art a powerful cultural and educational platform that unites Ukrainian and foreign filmmakers and introduces them to the Ukrainian audience. The festival tends to attract a wide Leopolitan audience, as well as a host of international guests and participants, to enjoy a wide range of world-famous short films. An international jury will choose the top films in a number of different categories, including: Grand Prix; Best Director;

Best Script; Best Cinematography; and Best Ukrainian Film. The jury will also select winner in the areas of fiction, animation, and experimental film. The jury this year consists of: Katarzyna Gondek, graduate of film and documentary studies at Wajda School and author of Films’ Literary Forms; Oleksandr Ratiy, winner of the Grand Prix at the 43rd Molodist Festival for the film The Road Back Home; and Christoph Schwarz, graduate of the Vienna University of Applied Arts, Prague Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design, and conceptual art studio of Jiri David. For more details and complete film programme, please visit: www.wiz-art.ua.

Дитячий кінофестиваль 28 травня – 7 червня. Львівський Палац мистецтв (вул. Коперника 17) Чілдрен Кінофест – це щорічний міжнародний фестиваль фільмів для дітей та підлітків. Цього року вже вдруге, фестиваль проходитиме у 12 містах України, в тому числі й у Львові – з 28 травня по 7 червня. Організатори фестивалю вирішили створити українську версію фестивалю, який мав величезний успіх у Франції (Mon Premier Festival), Нідерландах (Cinekid) і Чехії (Zlin Film Festival). Програма фестивалю пропонує покази в кількох категоріях: художні фільми для глядачів 10 років і старших; короткометражні фільми для глядачів від 3 до 10 років; ретроспектива, присвячена 120-річчю з дня народження коміка Бастера Кітона та інтерактивний музей оптичних забав для дітей і дорослих. Отримуйте детальнішу інформацію на: www.childrenkinofest.com LVIV TODAY | May 2015

Міжнародний фестиваль короткометражного кіно Wiz-Art 21-24 травня, Львівський Палац мистецтв (вул. Коперника, 17), Центр міської історії Центрально-Східної Європи (вул. акад. Богомольця, 6) Протягом чотирьох днів у травні, у Львові відбудеться одна з найбільших щорічних подій альтернативного кіно – Міжнародний фестиваль короткометражного кіно Wiz-Art. Щороку на ньому представляють понад 100 нових короткометражних фільмів, що робить Wiz-Art потужною культурною і освітньою платформою, яка об'єднує українських та зарубіжних кінематографістів і знайомить їх з українською аудиторією. Фестиваль прагне залучити якнайширшу аудиторію, а також безліч міжнародних гостей та учасників, щоб разом насолоджуватися широким спектром всесвітньо відомих короткометражних фільмів. Міжнародне журі обиратиме найкращі фільми у різних категоріях, зокрема: Гран-прі;

Найкращий режисер; Найкращий сценарій; Найкраща кінематографія; Найкращий український фільм. Журі також вибере переможця в галузі художнього кіно, анімації та експериментального кіно. До складу журі цього року увійшли: Катажина Гондек, випускник студії кіно і документалістики школи А. Вайди, автор фільмів і літературних форм; Олександр Ратій, переможець Гранпрі 43 фестивалю "Молодість" за фільм "Дорога додому" і Крістоф Шварц, випускник Віденського університету прикладних мистецтв, Празької Академії мистецтв, архітектури та дизайну і концептуальної художньої студії Іржі Давіда. Уся детальна інформація та повна програма знаходиться тут: www.wiz-art.ua.

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Dzerkalo Mody (Fashion Mirror) Exhibition in Lviv May 26-28 at Pivdenny-EXPO Exhibition Centre (36 Shchyretska St.) This year, the one and only Dzerkalo Mody-Lviv regional fashion exhibition – a festival dedicated to the latest innovations and techniques in hairstyling, make-up, beauty therapy, and cosmetology – will take place in Lviv’s Pivdenny-EXPO Exhibition Centre. Dzerkalo Mody-Lviv is one of the leading cosmetics and beauty trade shows in Western Ukraine. The show draws a large number of professional exhibitors as well as general attendees. The latest fashions, styles, and trends from the cosmetics industry are exclusively showcased over the three-day event. It ranks as among the best of its kind in the hairstyling market and offers participating companies an excellent opportunity to grow their business networks. Cosmetics, special equipment, and other fashion accessories are exhibited at the event and several live demonstrations and presentations are on show as well. The free stages at the exhibition also add to the overall popularity of this beauty extravaganza. A highlight of the event is the qualifying competitions for the World of Beauty Ukrainian makeup and hairdressing championships. The event is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and tickets cost 15 UAH. For more detailed information, please call: (056) 373-9371 or (056) 235-7357.

The Night of the AdEaters June 5th @ 21:00 at Planeta Kino-IMAX Cinema at King’s Cross Leopolis (Sokolniky, 30 Stryjska St.) For nearly 35 years, The Night of the AdEaters has highlighted some of the world’s best TV advertising in a fun and crazy atmosphere! Created and produced since 1981 by Jean Marie Boursicot, the event is now show in more than 40 countries worldwide and has featured ads from more than 60 separate nations. For Leopolitan advertising and cinema fans and guests of the city, it offers a unique taste into what advertisers in other parts of the world serve up. The Night of the AdEasters is not only a spectacular cinema screening, but also a testimony to our modern times. Advertising images cut through language, so there is no need for translations or subtitles as the messages are sure to transcend linguistic and cultural differences so that the entire audience will be able to understand.

If you’d like more information, please visit: www.adshow.com. ua or www.lvov.internet-bilet.ua/pozhirateli-reklami

Ніч рекламожерів 5 червня о 21:00. Планета Кіно IMAX у Кінгс-Кросс Леополіс (Сокільники, вул. Стрийська, 30) Протягом майже 35 років любителі реклами раз на рік мають своє свято, де вони можуть спокійно переглянути деякі із найкращих зразків телевізійної реклами у веселій і божевільній атмосфері! Цей фестиваль реклами заснував у 1981 році історик реклами і колекціонер Жан Марі Бурсіко, і сьогодні найкращі рекламні ролики із 60 країн показують у понад 40 країнах світу. Львівських любителів реклами та шанувальників кіно і гостей міста чекає унікальна нагода ознайомитись із шедеврами цієї колекції. Не слід забувати, що реклама – це не просто двигун торгівлі – а ще й документ епохи, в якій ми всі живемо. Реклама не потребує мови, як не потребує перекладу або субтитрів, її ідеї долають мовні та культурні бар’єри і зрозумілі різним народам без слів. Якщо ви хочете отримати більше інформації відвідайте: www.adshow.com.ua.

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Дзеркало Моди 26-28 травня. Виставковий центр ”Південний-ЕКСПО” (вул. Щирецька, 36) Цього року фестиваль індустрії краси “Дзеркало моди-Львів-2015”, присвячений останнім новинкам і методам перукарського мистецтва, макіяжу й косметології, проходитиме на території львівського ТВЦ ”Південний”. ”Дзеркало Моди-Львів” є однією з провідних виставок в індустрії краси на Західній Україні. Шоу збирає велику кількість професійних учасників, а також відвідувачів. Найновіші моди, стилі і тенденції косметичної промисловості будуть продемонстровані протягом трьох днів. Виставка – це ідеальне місце для запуску нового продукту, пошуку партнерів, розширення бізнесу, придбання професійних знань. Косметика, спеціальне обладнання, різноманітні модні аксесуари, виставлені на стендах і вітринах, а також живі демонстрації та презентації чекають уваги відвідувачів. ”Вільна сцена” запрошує аматорів і фахівців показати свою майстерність і вміння. Родзинкою заходу стануть, безсумнівно, кваліфікаційні змагання на чемпіонат України з перукарського та мистецтва макіяжу ”Світ краси”. Виставка працює щодня з 10:00 до 18:00, квитки коштують 15 грн. Уся інформація за телефонами: (056) 373-9371 або (056) 235-7357.

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Lviv E-Commerce Forum June 6th, George Hotel Conference Hall (1 Mickiewicz Sq.) Online retailing is getting more and more challenging considering the difficult political and economic situation in the country, so smaller businesses need to be smarter than ever to compete and expand. Niche brands need to work increasingly harder to acquire and retain customers against tough competition from global giants. Simply having a “nice website” is no longer enough; winners must differentiate, add value, and offer their customers better service in order to survive. To help you keep up-todate with industry trends and best practices in e-commerce, we would like to invite you to the Lviv E-Commerce Forum on June 6th. It is a rare opportunity for you to hear from a number of industry specialists to discover what works and what doesn’t in the world of e-commerce in 2015. It is specifically tailored to the interests and issues the face niche brands and retailers that sell online. For more information, or to register today, please visit www.icomm.lviv.ua or call (099) 704-6572

Lviv Media Forum May 28-30 @ Arena Lviv (199 Stryiska St.) With its focus on ”Media in the Turbulent Times of Change”, the Lviv Media Forum will emphasize the role of media in crisis events in Ukraine and abroad. Organizers expect more than 600 participants at this year’s event, including journalists, bloggers, experts, analysts, media managers, and students. Day Two of the event will be dedicated to discussing the latest trends in the world media and the potential of Ukrainian media in regards to global competition. Leading experts from international publications and expert institutions will discuss their projections for the development of the media industry, including new technologies, new standards and requirements for journalism, and the survival of journalism in a highly competitve market. A separate subject will be the issue of self-regulation in Ukrainian media – is the Ukrainian media able to adopt the

best practices of self-regulatory institutions in Europe? The forum will also feature several discussions on the practices of joint efforts of journalists from different publications and different types of media to conduct large-scale and quality investivative journalism. Among the event’s many featured speakers include: Duy Linh Tu, Director of Digital Media at the Columbia University School of Journalism; Joshua Benton, Editor-in-Chief at the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University; Bernard-Henri Levy, French writer, director, and political journalist; Zurab Alasania, Director General of the National Broadcasting Company of Ukraine; Boris Reitschuster, Moscow Bureau Chief for German social and political magazine ’Focus’; and Anne Applebaum, Pultizer prize laureate and journalist for the Washington Post. For more information, please visit: www.lvivmediaforum.com

Форум електронної комерції 6 червня. Конференц-зал готелю "Жорж" (площа Міцкевича, 1) Провадити торгівлю в Інтернеті стає все складніше, з урахуванням складної політичної та економічної ситуації в країні, і малим підприємствам доводиться докладати ще більше зусиль, щоб конкурувати і розширюватися. Нішеві марки повинні працювати ще активніше, щоб залучити й утримати клієнтів в умовах жорсткої конкуренції з боку світових гігантів. Просто "хорошого сайту" сьогодні вже не достатньо – доводиться застосовувати диференційований підхід і пропонувати своїм клієнтам найкращий сервіс для того, щоб вижити. Усіх, хто бажає тримати руку на пульсі галузевих тенденцій і передової практики в цій галузі, запрошуємо на львівський форум електронної комерції 6 червня. Це унікальна можливість послухати успішних галузевих фахівців і довідатись, що працює, а що ні у світі електронної комерції в 2015 році. Особливо цікаво це мусить бути для тих, хто займається нішовими брендами і торгівлею онлайн. Отримати детальнішу інформацію або зареєструватись можна в інтернеті: www.icomm.lviv.ua або за телефоном (099) 704-6572.

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Львівський Медіа форум 28-30 травня. Арена Львів (вул. Стрийська, 199) Головна тема цьогорічного Форуму – Медіа у час бурхливих змін – відображає роль засобів масової інформації у відображенні кризових подій в Україні і за кордоном. Організатори очікують понад 600 учасників із багатьох країн світу, у тому числі журналістів, блогерів, фахівців, аналітиків, менеджерів засобів масової інформації і студентів. Другий день заходу буде присвячений обговоренню останніх тенденцій у світі засобів масової інформації та потенціал українських ЗМІ в умовах глобальної конкуренції. Провідні експерти з міжнародних публікацій та експертних установ будуть обговорювати своє бачення розвитку медіа-індустрії, у тому числі нових технологій, нових стандартів і вимог до журналістики, а також виживання журналістики у високо конкурентному ринку. Окремою темою буде саморегулювання в українських ЗМІ – чи здатні українські ЗМІ прийняти найкращі практики саморегулювання

установ у Європі? На форумі також пройде кілька обговорень щодо об’єднання зусиль журналістів з різних видань і різних видів засобів масової інформації для проведення масштабних і якісних журналістських розслідувань. Серед відомих доповідачів форуму будуть, зокрема: Дуй Лінь Ту, директор Digital Media при факультеті журналістики Колумбійськоого університету; Джошуа Бентон, головний редактор при лабораторії журналістики Нємана Гарвардського університету; Бернар-Анрі Леві, французький письменник, режисер і політичний журналіст; Зураб Аласанія, генеральний директор Національної телерадіокомпанії України; Борис Райтшустер, керівник московского бюро німецького суспільно-політичного журналу "Фокус"; і Анна Аппельбаум, лауреат пулітцерівської премії і журналіст газети Washington Post. Щоб отримати більше детальної інформації, відвідайте: www.lvivmediaforum.com

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Miss Lviv 2015

Міс Львів 2015

June 16th, 20:00 at Lviv’s Opera & Ballet Theatre (28 Svobody Ave.)

16 червня о 20:00. Львівський театр опери та балету (пр. Свободи, 28)

You’ll want to circle June 16th on your calendars as this is when the Miss Lviv 2015 grand finale show will be take place at Lviv’s opulent Opera & Ballet Theatre. Every year this contest of beauty and talent draws some of the region’s most prominent fashion designers, artists, business leaders, politicians, and media representatives to witness who will represent the Lviv Region at the Miss Ukraine national beauty competition in Kyiv. Several hundred beautiful young women from around the region attended the casting, of which 14 charming, lucky girls were selected to compete in the finals. According to organizers, the Miss Lviv contest is more than just a beauty pageant – young wom-

Заключне шоу конкурсу “Міс Львів 2015“ відбудеться в приміщенні Оперного театру 16 червня. Щороку цей конкурс краси і таланту збирає навколо себе відомих модельєрів, художників, бізнесменів, політиків та представників засобів масової інформації регіону, які прагнуть побачити на власні очі, хто ж представлятиме Львівщину на національному конкурсі краси “Міс Україна“ в Києві. З посеред кількох сотень красунь з усього регіону, що взяли участь у кастингу, лише 14 чарівних дівчат були відібрані для участі у фіналі. За словами організаторів, конкурс “Міс Львів“ – це більше, ніж просто конкурс краси – усі учасниці

en aspiring to become Miss Lviv must be intelligent, well-mannered, and cultured. Much like last year’s Miss Lviv – and this year’s reigning Miss Ukraine – Lviv’s own Andriana Khasanshin. Apart from awarding the Miss Lviv crown and naming her runners-up, special awards will also be given to the winners of Miss Photogenic and Miss Public’s Choice.

Recently another award has been introduced – Miss Social Media, who is selected by popular vote via social media networks. For more information about the event, please visit: www.misslviv.com

повинні бути розумним, вихованим, і культурними. Взірцем для них може бути минулорічна Міс Львів – і цьогорічна Міс Україна – львів’янка Андріана Хасаншин. Окрім вручення корони Міс Львів і відзнак двом віце-міс, спеціальні призи отримають також Міс фото і Міс вибір публіки. Нещодавно була запроваджена ще одна нагорода – Міс соціальних медіа, яку обирають голосуванням за допомогою соціальних мереж. Щоб довідатись більше про цю подію, відвідайте: www.misslviv.com

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Carl Orff’s Iconic “Carmina Burana”

TABULA RASA – 25 Years Together

May 21st, 19:00 at Lviv Philharmonic Hall (7 Chaikovskoho St.)

May 22nd, 19:00 at Picasso Club (88 Zelena St.)

The wonderful K&K Philharmoniker, a joint Ukrainian-Austrian symphony orchestra, will perform some of the greatest classical compositions alongside the K&K Opernchor for Leopolitans and guests of the city at Lviv’s picturesque Philharmonic Hall on May 21st. The program sees the orchestra and choir cover some of the iconic Carl Orff’s scenic cantata “Carmina Burana”, as well as several revered works by Matthias Georg Kendlinger.

The orchestra is pleased to welcome the esteemed Kendlinger to conduct at the event. Created in summer 2002, the K&K Philharmoniker is a group of 70 musicians that perform over 100 concerts a year at concert halls across Europe, including at such vaunted buildings as: Munich’s Herkulessaal Residenz; Zurich’s Tonhalle; and Berlin’s Konzerthaus. The orchestra has released 19 CDs of their live concerts, as well as three concert DVDs. Established in 2003, the K&K Opernchor was formed from the original Lviv Chamber Choir led by director Vasyl Yatsyniak. A student of Moscow’s famed Vladimir Minin, Yatsyniak has led the vocal ensemble from the very beginning. A staple on Lviv’s classical musical calendar, be sure not to miss out on the K&K Philharmoniker and K&K Operchor’s latest Lviv concert on May 21st. For more information, or to book your tickets today, please visit www.dacapo.at or call (032) 242-1163.

Lviv’s hopping Picasso nightclub is pleased to host TABULA RASA – a Ukrainian rock band formed in 1989 – for a special 25th anniversary concert on May 22nd. While the concert recognizes the 25th anniversary of the group, only two members from the original lineup remain: vocalist Oleg Laponogov and drummer Eduard Kosse.

In the band’s heyday back in the 1990s, TABULA RASA was a regular participant at music festivals, winner of several awards, and regularly featured on MTV. The band features only live sound, as well as the recognizable vocals of charismatic frontman Laponogov. Last year the band released its 10th album – Drawings on the Floor – which features several musical genres, including: rock, dance, and lyrical compositions.

The band is sure to present concertgoers at Picasso to a rich mixture of both old hits and new compositions. Currently the band is working on their 11th album and plan to premiere some of their new tracks here in Lviv! TABULA RASA is also set to perform in Odessa, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk as part of their Ukrainian tour in May and June. You won’t want to miss out on this spectacular and sentimental event! Tickets range in price from 90 – 200 UAH. For more information, please call (080) 050-7577 or visit Picasso.lviv.ua.

"Карміна Бурана" Карла Орфа 21 травня, початок о 19:00 Львівська філармонія (вул. Чайковського, 7) Відомий українсько-австрійський симфонічний оркестр K&KPhilharmoniker, виконуватиме класичні композиції спільно з K&K Opernchor для львів’ян та гостей міста на сцені Львівської філармонії 21 травня. До програми увійшла, зокрема, кантата Карла Орфа "Карміна Бурана", а також декілька творів Маттіаса Георга Кендлігера. Диригуватиме маестро Кендлігер особисто. Створений влітку 2002 року, оркестр K&K Philharmoniker налічує 70 музикантів, які дають понад 100 концертів на рік у концертних залах по всій Європі, серед яких такі відомі, як: Мюнхенський Herkulessaal Residenz; Tonhalle в Цюріху і Берлінський Konzerthaus. Оркестр випустив 19 компакт-дисків своїх концертів, а також три концертні DVD. K&K Opernchor був створений у 2003 році на базі Львівської камерного хору на чолі з диригентом Василем Яциняком. Учень знаменитого московського професора Володимира Мініна, Яциняк керує хором від самого початку. Тож, не пропустіть цю яскраву подію музичного календаря Львова за участі оркестру K&K Philharmoniker та хору K&K Operchor 21 травня. Додаткова інформація та замовлення квитків: www.dacapo.at або зателефонуйте (032) 242-1163.

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Tabula Rasa – 25 років разом 22 травня. Клуб "Пікассо" (вул. Зелена, 88) Початок о 19:00 Відомий львівський нічний клуб "Пікассо" з задоволенням приймає український рок-гурт Tabula Rasa, утворений в 1989 році, з їх ювілейним концертом 22-го травня. У гурті, що відзначає своє 25-річчя, від оригінального складу залишаються тільки двоє: вокаліст Олег Лапоногов і барабанщик Едуард Коссе. У період розквіту групи ще в 1990-х роках, музиканти Tabula Rasa були постійними учасниками музичних фестивалів, лауреатами кількох премій, і регулярно з’являлись на MTV. Tabula Rasa завжди виступає тільки з живим звуком, і всі завжди впізнають харизматичний вокал фронтмена Олега Лапоногова. Минулого року Tabula Rasa випустила свій 10-й альбом – "Рисунки на этаже" – що включає в себе кілька музичних жанрів – рок, денс, і ліричні композиції. На слухачів у клубі "Пікассо" чекає багата суміш старих хітів і нових композицій. Сьогодні гурт працює над своїм 11 альбомом і планує прем'єру деяких нових треків у Львові! Потім Tabula Rasa також виступить в Одесі, Харкові, Полтаві та Дніпропетровську під час туру Україною в травні і червні. Тож не втрачайте такої нагоди! Квитки від 90 до 200 грн. Для отримання детальної інформації телефонуйте (080) 050-7577 або відвідайте Picasso.lviv.ua.

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Dakh Daughters Back in Lviv!

June 15th, 19:00 at Maria Zankovetska Drama Theatre (1 L. Ukrainka St.) The always intriguing Ukrainian indie band Dakh Daughters are bringing their “Ooooops! It’s summer!” show to Lviv’s Maria Zankovetska Drama Theatre on June 15th. Created in late 2012 in Kyiv’s DAKH Theatre, the Dakh Daughters are a band of female artists who picked up musical instruments in order to celebrate love, freedom, and beauty. Members of the band find themselves in that ephemeral space between song and theatrics – that is, the territory of pure experiment. The Dakh Daughters conjure up an atmosphere of a French salon, where Mireille Mathieu meets Marilyn Manson. From time to time the girls might shake up the audience with one of their “Laibach” growls, but can also soften them up by turning into frivolous Hollywood heroines straight out of the 1950s. Their songs are based on classical Ukrainian poetry, texts from Nobel Prize laureates, popular songs from the present and past, or even compositions of their own authorship. The girls achieved stardom primarily after publishing their video for the song “Rozy/Donbass” that contains Shakespeare’s Sonnet 35 and Ukrainian folk songs. Another one of their most popular performances is a clip of their live performance on Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti during the early EuroMaidan protests in December 2013. Tickets range in price from 150-300 UAH. For more information, or to book your tickets today, please visit kasa.in.ua or call (093) 000-0754.

Cold Altair by HARDKISS May 23rd, 20:00 at KINO Event Hall (2 Chornovola Ave.) Lviv’s hip KINO Event Hall is proud to present The HARDKISS, a Ukrainian progressive pop group that showcases a unique look and sound at every concert. The group was founded in 2011 by Valery Bebko – a two-time winner of the YUNA Musical Awards (Discovery of the Year & Best Video in 2012) – and lead singer Yulia Sanina. By 2013, the group had become the “voice and face” of PEPSI Ukraine and also a YUNA nominee for Best Group. The band frequents many festivals, including MIDEM, Park Live, and the Koktebel Jazz Festival, where they shared the stage with The Prodigy, Deftones, Skillet, and Solange Knowles. Their debut album “Stones and Honey” was released in autumn 2014 and has already garnered the group two 2015 YUNA Awards: Best Album for “Stones and Honey”; and Best Song for “Stones”. The HARDKISS plans to bring together many loyal fans to their concert in Lviv and treat them to a spectacular journey through space travel “to the star that is brighter and faster than the Sun”. The journey to “Cold Altair” is a new musical show like no other to grace the stage of the KINO Event Hall. Tickets cost between 200 – 600 UAH. To book your tickets, please call (066) 000-0754 or visit www.kasa.in.ua.

HARDKISS "Холодний Альтаїр" Dakh Daughters – Ууупс! Це літо!

15 червня о 19:00. Драматичний театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Л. Українки, 1) Український жіночий театрально-музичний гурт Dakh Daughters виступить зі своїм шоу "Ууупс! Це літо!" на сцені львівського театру ім. М. Заньковецької 15 червня. До складу створеного в кінці 2012 року при київському театрі ДАХ гурту увійшли семеро дівчат, які співають, грають на різних музичних інструментах та ще й при цьому постійно ними обмінюються. Це дозволяє їм створювати ефемерний простір між піснею і театром, знаходячись у постійному творчому експерименті. Dakh Daughters створюють фантасмагоричну атмосферу французького салону, де Мірей Матьє зустрічається з Мерилін Менсоном. Вони можуть змінювати свій стиль від агресивно-важкого до легковажного стилю голлівудських героїнь 1950-х років. У своїх піснях учасниці гурту використовують класичну українську поезію, тексти лауреатів Нобелівської премії, популярних пісень сьогодення і минулого, а також композиції власного авторства. Успіх дівчатам принесло їх відео на пісню "Троянди/Донбас", в якому використано 35 сонет Шекспіра та українські народні пісні. Серед їх найпопулярніших – також кліп живого виступу на київському Євромайдані у грудні 2013 року. Ціни квитків 150-300 грн. Знайти додаткову інформацію або замовити квитки можна тут: kasa.in.ua або за телефоном (093) 000-0754.

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23 травня .20:00 KINO Event Hall (пр. Чорновола, 2) Львівський Event Hall KINO з гордістю представляє українську англомовну поп-групу HARDKISS, кожен виступ якої відрізняється унікальним звуком, світлом, сценічним дійством. Групу створили у 2011 році Валерій Бебко – дворазовий переможець музичної премії YUNA (в категоріях: "Відкриття року" і "Найкраще відео" 2012 року) і вокалістка Юлія Саніна. У 2013 році група стала "голосом і обличчям" PEPSI в Україні, а також номінантом премії ЮНА в категорії "Найкраща група". Музиканти беруть участь у багатьох фестивалях, зокрема, MIDEM, Park Live і "Коктебель Джаз", де вони виступали поряд з такими відомими виконавцями, як The Prodigy, Deftones, Skillet, і Соланж Ноулз. Їхній дебютний альбом "Stones and Honey", що вийшов восени 2014 року, вже приніс їм дві нагороди YUNA 2015: за найкращий альбом – "Stones and Honey" і найкращу пісню – "Stones". HARDKISS планує зібрати своїх численних шанувальників на концерті у Львові і запросити їх у захоплюючу космічну подорож "до зірки, яскравішої і швидшої, ніж Сонце". Подорож до "холодного Альтаїру” – це нове музичну шоу, якого ще не бачила сцена Event Hall KINO. Квитки коштують від 200 до 600 грн. Квитки можна замовити за телефоном (066) 000-0754 або відвідайте www.kasa.in.ua.

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UEFA 2016: Ukraine to Host Luxembourg June 16th @ Arena Lviv (199 Stryjska St.) Lviv will once again host our national football team as Ukraine welcomes lowly Luxembourg to the friendly confines of Arena Lviv on June 16th for a Group C qualifying match for the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament in France. After falling 0:1 away to high-flying Spain in March, Ukraine looks to right their qualification fortunes with a victory over last-place Luxembourg here in Lviv. The match looks good on paper for the boys in blue and yellow – Luxembourg has only one draw after five matches to sit last in the six-team Group C, while Ukraine currently finds itself in 3rd place after losses

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to Slovakia and Spain. Moreover, Ukraine has yet to lose a single match at Arena Lviv and has scored 13 goals while conceding just twice over 5 contests at the new stadium. In their last turn out, the squad squandered a 1-0 lead on the final kick of the game in a March friendly with Latvia. Veteran Ukrainian national and former FC Karpaty star defender, Artem Fedetskyi, will be forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up his third yellow card of the competition in the tilt with Spain.

Dynamo Kyiv forward Andriy Yarmolenko currently leads the group in scoring along with Spain’s Paco Alcacer with 3 goals a piece.

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УЄФА 2016: Україна – Люксембург 16 червня. Стадіон Арена Львів (вул. Стрийська, 199) Українська футбольна збірна знову виступить на львівському стадіоні "Арена Львів" 16 червня у відбірковому матчі групи С чемпіонату Євро-2016 проти збірної Люксембургу. Після програшу 0:1 збірній Іспанії у березні наші футболісти мають шанс виправити ситуацію за рахунок команди Люксембургу, що займає останнє місце в групі. Усе складається на користь наших – команда Люксембургу має тільки одну нічию після п'яти матчів, а збірна України займає 3 місце, програвши командам Словаччини та Іспанії. До того ж, українські футболісти ще не програли жодного

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матчу на стадіоні "Арена Львів" і забили 13 голів, а пропустили лише два у 5 поєдинках на новому стадіоні. У останньому дружньому матчі зі збірною Латвії їм, на жаль, не вдалось реалізувати свою перевагу і литовці відігрались – 1:1. Ветеран української національної збірної і колишній захисник "Карпат" Артем Федецький буде змушений спостерігати за грою із лави запасних, отримавши три жовті картки у грі з Іспанією. Динамівський форвард Андрій Ярмоленко сьогодні веде перед у групі поряд з іспанцем Пако Алкасером, забивши по 3 м’ячі.

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Cultural Calendar Full Lviv listings for the coming month in Ukraine’s cultural capital

Lviv National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Address: 28, Svobody avn., Lviv Ticket office: 11.00–19.00 (Monday day off) Tel.: (032) 242-11-63, 272-88-60, 274-20-80

May 16, Saturday The Merry Widow

by F. Legar Operetta in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 May 17, Sunday The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

by B. Pavlovsky Ballet in 2 acts Duration: 12.00-14.00

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May 17, Sunday Tosca by G. Puccini Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 May 20, Wednesday Cossack over the Danube

by S. Gulak-Artemovsky Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.00 May 21, Thursday Lileya by K. Dankevich Ballet in 2 acts Duration: 18.00-20.00 May 22, Friday Rigoletto by G. Verdi

Opera in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 May 23, Saturday Don Quixote by P. Minkus Operetta in 3 acts Duration: 18.00-20.30 May 24, Sunday PREMIERE! Don Juan by W. A. Mozart Opera in 2 acts Duration:18.00-20.45 May 27, Wednesday Shakespeare's transformation Оne-act ballet on the works of William Shakespeare Duration: 18.00-20.30

May 28, Thursday PREMIERE! Carmen by G. Bizet Opera in 4 acts Duration: 18.00-21.00 May 30, Saturday Moses by M. Skoryk Opera in 2 acts Duration: 18.00-20.00

National Academic Ukrainian drama theatre named after Mariya Zankovetska

Address: (1, L. Ukrainka str., Lviv) Ticket office: 11.00-14.00, and 15.00-18.00 Tel: 235-55-83, 235-58-04. www.zankovetska.com.ua.

All performances start at 18:00

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May 15, Friday Khanyma /А. Tsagareli Translation by М.Upenik Music G.Kancheli Musical comedy in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 16, Saturday Beginning: 14.00 Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours May 16, Saturday Cylinder by Eduardo De Filippo Comedy in 3 acts Performance duration: 2 hours May 21, Thursday The last buckwheat seeder

by O.Ogorodnik Tragic comedy in 2 acts Performance duration: 3 hours May 24, Sunday Nazar Stodolya

by T. Shevchenko

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Drama in 3 acts Performance duration: 3 hours May 26, Tuesday Beginning: 13.00 Natalka Poltavka

by I. Kotlyarevsky Music by M. Lysenko Operetta in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 10 minutes May 26, Tuesday – PREMIERE! The Sign in the Window

by Lorraine Hansberry Drama in 2 acts Performance duration: 2 hours 30 min

The First Ukrainian Theatre for Children and Youth

Address: 11, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Preliminary ticket booking is available in the ticket office.

Tel.: (032) 272-68-41, 272 78 10

May 16, Saturday Beginning: 18.00 “Dangerous Game” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

May 17, Sunday Beginning: 12.00, 15.00 “Three Little Piglets” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes May 19, Tuesday Beginning: 12.00 “Cinderella” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes May 19, Tuesday Beginning: 15.00 "Za dvoma zaitsiamy" (Chasing Two Hares) Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 20, Wednesday Beginning: 12.00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes May 21, Thursday Beginning: 13.00 “At 8 o’clock on the Ark” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes May 21, Thursday Beginning: 19.00

“Grain storage” – PREMIERE! Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes May 22, Friday Beginning: 11.00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes May 22, Friday Beginning: 19.00 “Grain storage” – PREMIERE! Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes May 23, Saturday Beginning: 18.00 “Grain storage” – PREMIERE! Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes May 24, Sunday Beginning: 12.00 “Beautiful Carpathians” Performance duration: 1 hour 15 minutes May 24, Sunday Beginning: 15.00 “Three Little Piglets” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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May 26, Tuesday Beginning: 15.00 “Escape from Reality” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes May 28, Thursday Beginning: 11.00 “Cinderella” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes May 28, Thursday Beginning: 14.00 "Za dvoma zaitsiamy" (Chasing Two Hares) Performance duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 29, Friday Beginning: 16.00 “Escape from Reality” Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes May 30, Saturday Beginning: 18.00 “Dangerous Game” Performance duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Lviv Academic theatre named after Les Kurbas Address: L. Kurbasa str., 3 Ticket office: 12.00 –19.00 (on days of performances) Tel.: (032) 272-49-14; 272-48-24 www.kurbas.lviv.ua Theatre art director – Volodymyr Kuchynsky All performances start at 19.00

May 15, Friday “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”

by F. Nietzsche Drama lesson May 16, Sunday Amnesia or Partners in Crime

by Eric-Emmanuel Shmitt Drama improvisations May 17, Sunday Ma-na Hat-tA by. Ing. Bachmann Art trial experiment May 20, Wednesday “Forest song”

by Lesia Ukrainka Dramatic poem May 24, Sunday Entertainment for Faust

by F. Dostoevsky Play in two acts

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May 27, Wednesday “Memento vivere”

by Romain Gary Cabaret-recollections in 2 acts May 29, Friday “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”

by F. Nietzsche Drama lesson May 30, Saturday Amnesia or Partners in Crime

by Eric-Emmanuel Shmitt Drama improvisations May 31, Sunday “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”

by F. Nietzsche Drama lesson

Carl Orff

CARMINA BURANA Kendlinger

Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 »Larissa« Ouvertüre »Der Priester«

Lviv City Spiritual Theatre Voskresinnia

Address: Gen. Grygorenka sqr., 5 Tеl.: (032) 261-63-10 All performances start at 19.00

May 16, Saturday “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Duration: 1 hour 40 min.

May 17, Sunday “The marry inn” by O. Levit Music comedy based on stories by Sholom Aleichem Duration: 1 hour 40 min.

AUSTRIA

K&K

Philharmoniker

K&K Opernchor

Симфонічний оркестр K&K Philharmoniker · Маттіас Георг Кендлінгер (Австрія) · K&K Хор · Хормейстер: Василь Яциняк (Україна) · Баритон: С. Дробіт · Сопрано: Г. Шумаріна · Тенор: О. Садецький

21.5.15 · Львівська обласна філармонія – Початок : 19:00 год. – Замовлення та безкоштовна доставка квитків за ✆+38 (032) 255-10-55

May 22, Friday “Tom, Dick and Harry”

by Ray and Michael Cooney Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 23, Saturday “Tom, Dick and Harry”

by Ray and Michael Cooney Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 24, Sunday “Tom, Dick and Harry”

by Ray and Michael Cooney Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes May 29, Friday “He, she, window and the dead”

by Ray Cooney Music comedy Duration: 2 hours 30 min.

May 30, Saturday “He, she, window and the dead”

by Ray Cooney Music comedy Duration: 2 hours 30 min.

May 31, Sunday “He, she, window and the dead”

by Ray Cooney Music comedy Duration: 2 hours 30 min

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CONCERTS

КОНЦЕРТИ

Oleh Vynnyk May 20, Wednesday Maria Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L. Ukrainka st.)

Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 150–400 UAH Tickets: 093 274 54 94

Олег Винник 20 травня, середа Театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Лесі Українки, 1) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 150–400 грн Квитки: 093 274 54 94

Arsen Mirzoyan May 23, Saturday Club Level Room (11, Mazepy str.)

Beginning: 20.00 Entrance: 150–250 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

Арсен Мірзоян 23 травня, субота Клуб “Level Room” (вул. Мазепи, 11) Початок: 20.00 Вартість: 150–250 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

Band "Fiolet" presenting new single May 24, Sunday Club “Picasso” (88, Zelena str.)

Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 100–200 UAH Tickets: 093 0000 754

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"Фіолет" – Презентація нового синглу 24 травня, неділя Club “Picasso” (вул. Зелена, 88) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 100–200 грн Квитки: 093 0000 754

Ballet “Zhyttya” presents New dance show May 25, Monday Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre (28, Svobody Ave.) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 80–340 UAH Tickets: 0 800 507 577

Балет Життя презентує Ремінісценції ua.

25 травня, понеділок Львівський театр опери та балету (просп. Свободи, 28) Початок: 19.00 Вартість: 80–340 грн Квитки: 0 800 507 577

“Captain Cook’s Treasures” Music show May 28, Thursday M. Zankovetska Theatre, (1, L.Ukrainka st.)

Beginning: 16.00 Entrance: 80–150 UAH Tickets: 066 0000 754

Піратський мюзикл "СКАРБИ КАПІТАНА КРЮКА" 28 травня, четвер Театр ім. М. Заньковецької (вул. Лесі Українки, 1) Початок: 16.00 Вартість: 80–150 грн Квитки: 066 0000 754

“Kryhitka” presenting New program June 06, Saturday Event Hall “КINO” (2, Chornovola avenue) Beginning: 19.00 Entrance: 150–300 UAH Tickets: 066 0000 754

КРИХІТКА – Нова концертна програма 06 червня, субота Event Hall “Кіно” (просп. Чорновола, 2) Початок: 19.00 Вартість:150–300 грн Квитки: 066 0000 754

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LVIV ART In MAY CENTRE FOR URBAN HISTORY OF EAST CENTRAL EUROPE On May 19 at 6.00 pm - Kickoff of the project “Streets of Lviv” featuring database of historical street names and squares, visualized on Lviv Interactive web-map.

Till 18.11.2015 - Exhibition "People in the Great War: Global Dimension of Individual Experience".The aim of the exhibition is to look

at the war from two different but connected perspectives: as a global conflict and as an individual experience of various participants.

6, Bohomoltsa str.

Tel.: (032) 275 17 34, fax (032) 275 13 09 institute@lvivcenter.org www.lvivcenter.org Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00–17:30

Explore the unique and wonderful world of Lviv art every month with our very own Lviv Today gallery gourmet Olha Shchur

MUSEUM OF ANCIENT UKRAINIAN BOOKS 15a, Kopernyka str.

Tel.:(032) 261 30 12 Closed: Mon. Wed.–Sat. 11.00–18.00 Tue.–Sun. 12.00–18.00 Tickets office open till 17.00 ART CENTRE “SHOS CIKAVE” (SOMETHING INTERESTING) 13/22, Rynok square (in the yard)

Tel.: +38 063 275 17 25, (032) 244 41 66 10:30–20:00 office.prostir@gmail.com ART ATELIER VOYTOVYCH To visit please call in advance +38 095 507 71 36 www.artists.com.ua MYKHAYLO DZYNDRA MUSEUM OF MODERN SCULPTURE The sculptures by Mykhajlo Dzyndra impress us with their uniqueness. Every sculpture emerges from the mystery of his imagination and is interwoven with his life experience.

Every sculpture is most expressive in its countenance, revealing the variety of human emotions, from amazement to joy and deepest melancholy Lviv–Briukhovychi 16, Muzejna str.

Tel.: (032) 234 66 36, +38 097 397 54 80 Tuesday through Sunday 11:00–18:00 THE “GREEN SOFA” GALLERY During 19.05 -07.06 – Photo project "Woman. Man"

by Inna Shynkarenko 7, Virmenska str.

Tel.: (032) 243 70 23 11:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon. www.artgreensofa.com artgreensofa@bigmir.net

GALLERY “ICONART” During whole May – Exhibition dedicated to the City’s Day featuring joint project “Victory Image. Saint George” by gallery’s artists Tel.: (032) 235 52 95, 11.00–19.00 (Tues.–Sat.) 12.00–19.00 (Sun). Closed: Mon. gallery@iconart.com.ua, www.iconart.com.ua

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THE CULTURE AND ART CENTER “DZYGA” 35, Virmenska str.

Tel.: (032) 297 56 12 10:00–18:00 office@dzyga.lviv.ua www.dzyga.com.ua “KVARTYRA (APARTMENT) 35” 35, Virmenska str. (“Dzyga”, 2nd floor) LVIV TODAY | May 2015

THE “SLYVKA” ART GALLERY 24, Teatralna str.

Tel.: (032) 235 58 28, +38 067 592 51 03 10:30–19:00 slyvkart@ukr.net www.artslyvka.com GARY BOWMAN'S ART GALLERY From 26.05 - Exhibition of portraits of famous Leopolitans and presentation of photo-album “Lviv in photos-3. Leopolitans. 18442014.” by Iryna Kotlobulatova featuring 260 photos of recognized Lviv citizens, who became famous via their scientific, cultural, educational and artistic activity in the city.

18, Nalyvayka str.

Tel.: +38 095 899 51 74 12.00–19.00 / Closed: Mon. www.gbgallery.org.ua

of the Nation is in true unity”. Project is comprised of series of works by artists from Donbass, Crimea, Lviv, who are united by one idea – identification of Ukrainians and defining their joint mental unity despite their orgin.

20, Svobody ave.

Tel.: (032) 235 88 46 10:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon.

(032) 295 69 68 10:00–19:00 Each Thursday and Saturday – Film screenings.

Beginning – 18.00 idem.org@gmail.com www.idem.org.ua

THE MUSEUM OF IDEAS BERNARDEN GARDEN During 18.05 -31.05 – Exhibition of paintings by Laszlo Csoka (Hungary) During 01.06- 15.06 - Photo exhibition of travel snapshots "I Asia" 8a, Valova str.

Tel.: (032) 254 61 55,

THE “RAVLYK” GALLERY 15, Svobody ave.

Tel.: (032) 243 35 99 www.ravlyk–art.com.ua salon@ ravlyk–art.com.ua

THE “PORY ROKU” GALLERY 23, Virmenska str.

Tel.: (032) 235 44 65 11:00–16:00 / Closed: Sun.

ART GALLERY “PRIMUS” 16/5, Lesi Ukrainky str.

Tel.: +38 097 293 14 26, +38 095 899 51 74

Artprimus.lviv@gmail.com www.primusart.com.ua VERNISAZH Open air market of folk crafts works, souvenirs, gift articles, pictures, ceramics, embroidery works and much more. sq. NyzkyyZamok 11:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon. LVIV ART PALACE From 18.05 – Exhibition of paintings by Vasyl Bazhay From 19.05 – National touring exhibit of art “Transfiguration

by God’s Love” by prisoners 17, Kopernyka str.

Tel.: (032) 272 89 33 Attention, change of working hours 12:00–19:00 / Closed: Mon.

THE LVIV ART GALLERY During whole MayJune – Exhibition “Master Pinzel – legend and reality” From 22.05 – Exhibition “Ambivalence” by Vasyl odrekhivskyi 3, Stefanyka str.

Tel.: (032) 261 44 48 10:00–17:00 / Closed: Mon. THE LVIV ART GALLERY (POTOTSKY PALACE) 15, Kopernyka str.

Tel.: (032) 261 41 45 10:00–17:00 / Closed: Mon. THE MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY AND CRAFTS During 12.05 – 05.06 – Joint exhibition "Tkane Vytnute i Vbrane” featuring artistic paper cuts by Daria Alyoshkina and woven shirts by Mariya Antonyak. Project showcased creative experiment of bringing together two art genres via unique presentation.

15, Svobody ave.

Tel.: (032) 297 0157 mehp@etnolog.lviv.ua 11:00–18:00 / Closed: Mon. THE LVIV NATIONAL MUSEUM Constant exposition “Ukrainian art of XII – beginning of XX centuries” featuring exhibition of icons of ХІІ-XVIII centuries, and Ukrainian paintings XVIIIbeginning ХХ centuries During whole May - charity exhibition/art project “Code LVIV TODAY | May 2015

MELANKA ART GALLERY During whole May – Exhibition of paintings “Taste of Summer” by Ivanka Voytovych.

Having spent long winter and having pretty rainy spring, with great anticipation for the summer, the exhibition offers spectacular pieces of art, which will bring you joy and lots of color!

8, Lesi Ukrainky str, Tel.: +38 067 706 36 47, artmelanka@yahoo.com Open: Mon.–Sat.: 11.00–18.00, Sunday by appointment

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Lviv’s Walking

Terrace Tour Just as surely as trees and flowers blossoming, eggs being intricately decorated for Easter, and Leopolitans being freed from the constraining bonds of their winter parkas, a sure sign of spring in Lviv is the glorious opening of the city’s myriad, magical patios.

Dotting the cobblestone streets of Lviv’s city centre like pawns on a chess board, the opening of the patios – or summer terraces as they’re known as here – is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. With virtually every business in the downtown core offering some sort of sidewalk sanctuary, it can be difficult to decide where to spend your hard-earned money and leisure time. So Lviv Today has put together this guide – a walking terrace tour that will

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take you through some of the city’s most stunning scenery and sumptuous bistros.

First let it be said that while some cities have places you need to see, Lviv has places you need to be. So many places, in fact, that any list of favourites or recommendations is bound to overlook some mighty fine locales. In addition to the places we cover in this article, we wholeheartedly recommend stopping in at any place that looks interesting – dodge into those narrow alleyways, peek into those ancient courtyards, climb up those extra flights of stairs – you’re bound to find one of Lviv’s hidden gems that havn’t made this article. That being said, we believe we have you covered. So here it is: Lviv’s Walking Terrace Tour.

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Glorious views & Delicious food The well-known first rule of real estate is “location, location, location” and you’ll note that all of these properties have this in common. Each of these restaurants is located in a prime Leopolitan location – so you’ll not only enjoy the food, but also the view, be it the wondrous nightlit landscape or the lush, natural landscape. The city is known just as much for its beautiful and historic architecture as it is for its cloudy, drizzly days, so if you find yourself looking for alternative sightseeing plans on a rainy, Leopolitan day, these offer some of the finest substitutes the city has to offer. Most visitors like to view the city from its most famous viewpoints – High Castle Park or the balcony at City Hall – but you can get similar views without from any of these locales without getting yourself or your camera wet! There are several restaurants in the city that offer panoramic views, which can save you some valuable sightseeing time as you enjoy our luscious, Galician cuisine.

Here are the seven best that the city has to offer: Rooftop Terrace at Leopolis Boutique Hotel (16, Teatralna St.) Luxurious, top-notch, and hidden from everybody – the Leopolis Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace is the most exclusive place to dine in Lviv. This cosy venue serves upscale regional as well as traditional European fare in an upbeat, casual atmosphere. Although the ground-floor bar and midlevel dining areas are pleasant, diners clamour for a seat on the rooftop patio for its inspiring views of the ancient Leopolitan skyline and the glittering beauty of the stars. So popular that an advanced table booking is required, the food ranges from old standards to sophisticated dishes which are as light and airy as the view. The place is hopelessly romantic, but in a way that never feels mawkish, which gives this charming rooftop venue a claim as the most popular hotspot for both locals and guests of the city. With only four tables, you’ll be sure to get a little privacy – just remember to book in advance! Call (032) 295-9500 for reservations.

Panorama at Panorama Hotel (45, Svobody Ave.)

Rooftop Terrace at Leopolis Boutique Hotel (16, Teatralna St.)

The Rynok Square Tour Highlights: Terasa Na Rynku (1 Rynok Sq.), Lviv Coffee Manufacturer (10 Rynok Sq.), Kryivka (14 Rynok Sq.), Italian Courtyard Café (6 Rynok Sq.) Our tour begins in the heart of the city in Lviv’s UNESCO-recognized city centre, Ploshcha Rynok (Rynok Square). If you’re looking to enjoy the ambiance of a true European central market square, this is the place for you. With shops bustling with excited sightseers, streets lined with leisurely Leopolitans, and street performances that vary from fervently patriotic to cutting-edge artistic to quaintly clichéd, a seat on one of the square’s many patios is a treasured spot for locals and tourists alike. Why not start at Terasa Na Rynku (Terrace on the Market), in the shade of the City Tower? Located near Lviv’s newest must-see pub – the terrace-less Pravda Beer Theatre – this lush eatery features comfortable couches, fantastic sightlines, and traditional Galician cuisine. At the southeast corner of the square, near the 18th-Century statue of the Roman goddess Diana, sits the Lviv Coffee Manufacturer. This trendy place is always hopping – in fact, it is known for being the favourite place of Okean Elzy frontman, Lviv’s own Svyatoslav LVIV TODAY | May 2015

This is the place that every Leopolitan takes their foreign visitors and it’s understandable just why – it offers one of the best views in the entire city! This stylish and elegant restaurant is located right in the heart of the city on the 7th floor of the Panorama Lviv Hotel. The Panorama restaurant invites visitors to enjoy its exquisitely rich and tasty cuisine and unmatched view of the Opera House and Lviv’s historical centre.

The large panoramic terrace and window-side tables are extremely popular. You can enjoy the unique city landscape here even on a rainy day. The menu is an international fusion of flavours and the price includes the view. The delicious combination of Mediterranean and European fare cooked in the Spanish “Josper” oven makes Panorama among the most famous eateries in Lviv. The menu is based on light salads, refreshing soups, and dishes prepared in the restaurant’s special charcoal stoves. There are also delicious dishes of fish and meat, as well as exclusive chef-prepared light desserts. The refined atmosphere of the Panorama, the live music, the professional staff, and the breathtaking view will make your stay unforgettable!

Terazza at St. Feder Hotel (3, Zvenyhorodska Sq.) Lviv’s St. Feder Hotel may not be the tallest building in the city centre, but its top-floor restaurant offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. Located in the city centre near Rynok Square and the Opera House, Terazza serves up a combination of succulent Mediterranean cuisine featuring traditional Italian and French dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Known for being one of Lviv’s most ambitious restaurants – meaning it’s also on the pricey side – everything from the service to the food to the view are certainly worth the splurge. The best part – you don’t need to stay in the hotel to enjoy the wonderful view!

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EXPLORING LVIV Vakharchuk. Besides a very cool tour through the underground coffee mine and a wonderful little shop that will satiate any of your coffeerelated needs, the patio is one of the hippest places in Lviv’s city centre. Located right in the middle of the building, this trendy, little nook was recently given a covering, making it an ideal place for one of those warm, rainy Leopolitan afternoons. There is no smoking here, so it also makes it a nice place for those averse to the habit.

Next on our list is a place much more notable for its inside atmosphere than its outdoor terrace. But no Lviv experience is complete without a visit to Kryivka (Hideout). One of the most visited restaurants in all of Europe, you’re likely to have to wait in line to get inside (to get outside), but it is well worth the wait. The place is themed after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and your table is sure to be checked for “Russian sympathisers” by one of the locale’s costumed actors, which has obviously taken on an entirely new meaning over the last year. You should also check out Lviv’s Italian Courtyard Café.

One of the most romantic places in the city, the courtyard frequently offers live music and theatrical performances. You may want to try “Grandma’s Recipe”, a tasty specialty of vodka, cinnamon, and apple juice found at the café.

The City Centre Tour Highlights: Try Mitly (1 Yavorsky Sq.), Café One (5 Katedralna Sq.), Dzyga (35 Virmenska St.),Kumpel (Mytna Sq.), Chleb I Wino (15 Virmenska St.), Royal Brewery (9 Staroyevreyska St.), Dim Lehend (48 Staroyevreyska St.), Gazova Lampa (20 Virmenska St.) Of course, there are plenty of other cool places in the City Centre that are just off the main square. Head just west of the square towards Hotel Leopolis to discover the quiet Stefan Yavorsky Square. There are a few patios located right next to each other, but we recommend Try Mitly (Three Broomsticks) – the Harry Potter-themed venue. Fans

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of the book and film series will love the interior, where you can don robes and wands for photos, but the outdoor terrace, located right in front of the 17th-Century, early baroque Jesuit Church, is one of the more relaxing spots for a coffee or a cold one. They also offer some of the tastiest appetizers in the city, including the mashed potato fries and the cheese log. Nearby, in Katedralna Square, you’ll find the cozy Café One. Located near Lviv’s oft-photographed “kissing sign”, it rests in a secluded spot that has long been a favourite haunt for locals. Their fine selection of European fare is highlighted by a range of French and Italian wines.

On the other side of Ploshcha Rynok, along Virmenska St., you’ll find the patio next to Dzyga. Dzyga has been the heart of Lviv’s artistic scene for well over a decade and offers an ever-changing art gallery inside and one of the coolest outdoor terraces in Lviv. As sponsor of several Leopolitan artistic festivals each year, including the popular Lviv Jazz Fest, it wouldn’t be surprising to run into a local (or even national) celebrity while sipping on some of Lviv’s tastiest coffee. One popular specialty, especially in darker hours, is their flaming coffee. Of course you’ll also want to check out Lviv’s first brew pub, Kumpel. Located near Lviv’s medieval Arsenal fortress, this is still a popular stop for thirsty locals. While there are plenty of other microbreweries in the city now, Kumpel is still known for its dark, light, and red brews that have become a staple of Lviv’s pub life.

On the other side of the square you’ll find two restaurants that offer a little peace and quiet from the busy crowds in Lviv’s central square.

Chleb i Wino (Bread and Wine) offers visitors the unique atmosphere of an authentic 19th-Century Lviv Tavern, replete with uniformed trumpeter and a candlelit boutique interior designed to pay tribute to a more aristocratic time. The elegant terrace is located directly inside the crumbling walls of the old fortress. Not far away, you’ll find the regal Royal Brewery. Situated right in the heart of the old city, its outdoor terrace is located in a courtyard away from the street, allowing for a more

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relaxing atmosphere. Of course, the Gothic-style fountains and statues of goddesses only add to the ambiance. Relax near their burning fire while enjoying one of their exclusive, locally-brewed beers.

Of course, no tour of city centre would be complete without visiting two of Lviv’s most iconic restaurants – Dim Lehenda (The House of Legends) and Gazova Lampa (Gas Lamp). Dim Lehenda is one of the most popular places in the city. The eccentricity of this eclectic eatery begins as you are greeted by a chimneysweep at the door, continues through seven wildly varying themed floors, and continues right up to the antique car that sits on its rooftop patio. The views from the patio are stunning – part of the reason for its popularity – so be sure to make reservations if you want to find a table. Gazova Lampa provides another wonderful rooftop terrace and one of the largest collections of gas lamps in Europe to boot. This makes sense, seeing as though Lviv brought the world the handy lantern in the mid-19th-Century. Follow your vintage-dressed guide to the roof for one of the best views of the entire city.

The Prospekt Svoboda Tour Highlights: Livyy Bereh (28 Svoboda Ave.), Panorama Hotel & Restaurant (45 Svoboda Ave.), Wien Hotel (12 Svoboda Ave.), Gloria Café (1 Mickiewicza Square), Dublin Irish Pub (5 Kryva Lypa Passage), Play Bar (6 Kryva Lypa Passage) Another major tourist draw is Prospekt Svoboda and Lviv’s iconic Opera & Ballet Theatre situated at the end of the promenade. Both a major thoroughfare as well as a place to be seen, this is where many of the city’s most influential protests occurred, including for independence and during the Orange Revolution and EuroMaidan.

You’ll need to have a drink on the Livyy Bereh (Left Bank) terrace located on either side of the fountain in front of the Opera House.

From here you can watch as lovestruck young men wait patiently to present flowers to their doting sweethearts, enjoy children boogeying around the square in one of a dozen miniature vehicles, or join the locals in cooling off in the fountain. There may be no better people-watching patio in the entire city! Unless, of course, you prefer the bird’s-eye view; in which case head across the street to the Panorama Hotel’s rooftop patio. From the 7th-floor terrace, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the entire promenade, and it is well worth the price of a coffee.

From here, head on down the boulevard towards the Wien Hotel (Vienna Hotel) located behind the Shevchenko monument. Feel free to challenge one of the seniors on the walkway’s benches to a game of chess – a proud Leopolitan tradition. Then cool off on the hotel’s patio. Evenings see the patio behind you turn into one of Lviv’s hottest nightclubs, Fashion Club. The last must-see spot on the Prospekt is Gloria Café, located beside Hotel George. Considered to be the finest coffeehouse in the city, the café regularly wins competitions for its coffees. The relaxing atmosphere draws some of the city’s most influential movers-and-shakers, as well as some of its most beautiful. No patio tour is complete without a visit to Gloria.

For the final stop on the tour, head on over to the difficult-to-spot Kryva Lypa Passage. Located just off Prospekt Svoboda between Petra Doroshenka and Sichovykh Strilitsiv Streets, the five-minute walk will bring you to a wonderful alley oasis. This backstreet pedestrian promenade features several interesting places to visit, including the always popular Dublin’s Irish Pub and the upscale, trendy Play Bar. Dublin’s offers your standard Irish pub fare, complete with Guinness and Harp on draught, and one of the largest patios in the city. Play Bar is a café by day and thumping night club by night. Featuring a fine array of Western dishes, you’re likely to meet some of the city’s most welldressed and attractive young lads and lasses.

No matter where you decide to sit down, lounging on one of Lviv’s ubiquitous summer terraces is one of Lviv’s most quintessential pasttimes. How many do you still need to see?

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Valentino at Swiss Hotel (20, Knyazya Romana St.) From the very first impression, the Italian restaurant Valentino will immerse you into a friendly, artistic décor that elegantly combines large tables with more private alcoves. Undoubtedly the highlight of the venue is its glass-roofed hall; with plenty of light and greenery, it can make you feel as if you are in the Garden of Eden. The delectable and sophisticated cuisine is based on ultra-fresh products and traditional recipes. They haven’t forgotten the smallest ones here either, as there is a specially-designed menu and children’s room just for them. Surely the secure parking and free WiFi are also pleasant additions.

For couples looking for a romantic wedding locale there is a wonderful alternative – Valentino’s panoramic terrace. With its remarkable view of the city centre coupled with the magical domes of several churches, this fantastic place seems specially-made for romantic stories of love, passion, and happy endings.

Garmata at Citadel Inn hotel (11, Hrabovskogo St.) The top of the Citadel Inn Hotel was reserved to offer guests and nonguests alike with one of the finest views of Lviv, yet it remains a local secret tucked away from the beaten tourist beat. Spectacular views of the city combined with delectable European cuisine are set to pleasantly surprise and inspire each guest with thoughts of romantic splendour.

Whether beginning your day with a tasty breakfast at Garmata, combining business with pleasure over a business lunch, or enjoying a romantic dinner or a cherished family celebration, the outstanding view of the city skyline will be well worth the extra fare.

PartyFon at TM “Roksolana” ( 14, Soborna Sq.) There is always something going on at Lviv’s hip and stylish PartyFon; a luxury restaurant with a stunning interior, austere elegance, and gorgeous city view by day, it’s also a trendy club with brilliant programming by night. This glorious venue is one of Lviv’s most pleasant spots on warmer days, where you can enjoy an exciting a la carte menu from a seasoned chef, arrange a photo session on the terrace with its impressive views, or relax with your very own hookah. By night, the spot turns into a hopping club with girls’ nights, provocative theme parties, and special musical accompaniment by the all-girl house band PartyOn. No matter whether you have the most demanding gourmet tastes, or the need for a truly trendy clubbing experience, PartyFon is the place for you!

Dim Legend (48, Staroyevreys’ka St.) The seven-storey restaurant known as Dim Legend (House of Legends) sits in the heart of the city centre and remains one of Lviv’s most popular tourist attractions. The facility is a project of the ‘!Fest’ network that consists of conceptual Ukrainian and European culinary fare. The restaurant offers unique dining experiences on each floor – including rooms dedicated to Time, Poltva, the Lion, Pavement, and the Library – but if you are really looking for knockout scenery, head up to the very top. The venue offers two terraces, one of which is located right on the roof and offers stunning views of the Old City (as well as a certain old car…). Don’t forget to climb into the chimney and throw some pennies into the hat of the little statue sitting nearby to be sure to leave with a little extra luck! ”Chas Kavy” (Coffee Time) at TM “Skrynya” (179, Horodotska St.) Fact: Coffee tastes better when you’re high. The seating at this small café, tucked just four stories up and overlooking Lviv’s statuesque Railway Station, is as old-world as it is enchanting. The service is more than friendly, there’s always an interesting conversation going on at the next table, and the delicious desserts of cakes and sweets are prepared with loving care. Offering a bird’s-eye view of the station’s platforms, relax with a warm cup of Leopolitan brew all the while watching the hectic atmosphere of the city’s busiest transit hub. The juxtaposition is as delicious as the cakes!

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Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi (L) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, “Honourary Citizen of the City”

Recognition of Leopolitans

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To mark Lviv’s “City Day” on May 1st, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and the Lviv City Council welcomed some talented Leopolitans to bestow on them special titles and awards. Okean Elzy frontman and native Leopolitan Svyatoslav Vakarchuk was awarded the title Honourary Citizen of the City, while Women’s World Chess Champion Mariya Muzychuk was awarded the title of Leopolitan of the Year. Other prominent Leopolitans were also recognized: Mariya’s sister Anna Muzychuk was honoured with the Olena Steanivna Award; Ukrainian Catholic University Vice-Rector and President of Religion and Society, Myroslav Marynovych was decorated with the Lion’s Order; Andriy Salyuk, the President of the Lviv Foundation for the Preservation of Architectural and Historical Monuments was bestowed with the Golden Coat of the Arms of Lviv; and members of the Ilnytsky family received the title of Noble Leopolitan family. Congratulations to all of these talented individuals!

З нагоди "Дня міста" 1 травня мер Львова Андрій Садовий від імені Львівської міськради вручив талановитим львів’янам спеціальні звання і нагороди. Фронтмен рок-гурту "Океан Ельзи" Святослав Вакарчук отримав відзнаку "Почесний громадянин міста", а чемпіонка світу з шахів Марія Музичук отримала нагороду "Львів’янин року". Серед інших визначних львів’ян були: сестра Марії Музичук – Анна, яка отримала нагороду ім. Олени Степанівни; проректор Українського католицького університету Мирослав Маринович, який був нагороджений орденом Лева; Андрій Салюк, президент Фонду збереження історико-архітектурної спадщини Львова, який був нагороджений Золотим гербом Львова; а члени сім'ї Ільницьких отримали звання "Шляхетна Львівська родина". Вітаємо всіх цих талановитих людей!

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Spectacular Mariya and Anna Muzychuk with awards

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Lviv and “Lvivske” – 300 steps of holiday!

This year, our ancient city celebrated its 759th anniversary, and this glorious event overlapped with another truly exceptional anniversary – Lvivske brewery is celebrating its 300th anniversary!

Ukraine’s “pershe pivo” (first beer) kindly invited Leopolitans and guests of the city to join the festivities to mark the occasion with their “300 Steps of Holiday” event, where visitors were taken back in time to travel through the ancient city’s streets – from medieval centuries right up until today. It took participants approximately 300 steps to complete this entertaining educational journey that highlighted both the history of this great city as well as its honoured brewery. Guests of the party had the unique opportunity to learn more about the monks, who according to legend, founded the Lvivske brewery some 300 years ago.

Visitors also had chance to participate in a Batyar dance workshop and to try to do their best impression of an 18th-19th centuries craftsman by making their own Lviv City Day 2015 souvenir.

Maybe the most popular attraction was the special “wish board” area, where guests could write special greetings and words of congratulations to their beloved city. Also, to mark this remarkable 300th anniversary, brand Lvivske presented all the beer lovers with delicious “Lvivske 1715” beer in innovative glass bottles, decorated with especially designed spectacular image in relief of city’s symbol – Lion!

Львів та “Львівське” – 300 кРОКІВ свята! Цього року стародавньому Львову виповнилося 759 років, і ця подія співпала зі ще однією визначною датою – славній Львівській пивоварні виповнюється 300 років! Перше українське пиво ТМ “Львівське” запросило гостей та мешканців міста долучитися до заходу “300 кРОКІВ свята” та здійснити неймовірну подорож у часі стародавніми вулицями Львова – крізь віки до сьогодення. Щоб пройти святковим розважально-історичним маршрутом пересічному гостю знадобилося зробити у середньому 300 кроків, кожен з яких став маленькою віхою у спільній історії Львова та Львівської броварні. Наприклад, можна було познайомитися з ченцями, які за легендою заснували стародавню Львівську пивоварню 300 років тому або спробувати свої сили та показати себе під час майстер-класу з батярських танців, а також відчути себе справжнім ремісником XVIII-XIX століття та власноруч виготовити собі сувенір на пам’ять про День міста 2015 року. До речі, одним з центральних елементів території святкування стала зона побажань, оформлена у вигляді дошки, де кожен міг привітати улюблене місто зі святом та розповісти, за що саме його любить. Також до 300-річчя Львівської пивоварні бренд вирішив порадувати своїх шанувальників і випустив пиво “Львівське 1715” у новій, вишуканій скляній пляшці, головним елементом дизайну котрої стало рельєфне зображення символу міста – лева!

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Batyar Day To mark Lviv’s “City Day”, many Leopolitans chose to dive into the style and atmosphere of the Batyar’s and took part in the city’s first ever retro bike ride – Batyars on Bicycles. Participants cycled by the city’s most iconic landmarks and took a short “tea time” for a picnic at the park. Batyar Day festivities were held from May 1-3 and showcased the essence of the Batyars’ world – lots of jokes and fun, concerts from local bands, entertaining competitions, and even Batyars song and dance workshops! Tasty drinks and refreshments near city centre made for an enjoyable and memorable experience for all those in attendance.

День батяра Невідомо, чи справжні львівські батяри їздили на роверах, але їх далекі нащадки у 21 столітті вирішили відзначити "День міста" 1-3 травня, одягнувшись у відповідному ретро-стилі й проїхавшись вулицями міста на двоколісних машинах. Учасники велопробігу робили зупинки біля визначних пам’яток Львова а також провели невеличкий пікнік у парку. Загалом День батяра пройшов як належить – багато жартів і веселощів, концерти місцевих музичних гуртів, веселі конкурси і, навіть, майстеркласи батярських пісень і танців! Атмосферу свята гармонійно доповнював широкий вибір напоїв та закусок у кнайпах в центрі міста, де все було зроблено для приємного і незабутнього відпочинку львів’ян та гостей міста.

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Maryan Pirozhok, “Gych Orchestra” frontmen

Oleh "Fagot" Mykhailyuta and Oleksandr "Fozzey" Sydorenko of Kharkiv’s TNMK

Festive concert by orchestra of State emergency service of Ukraine

Flugery Lvova

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The inner courtyard of Lviv City Council in the centre of Rynok Square played home to the Flugery Lvova International Jazz & Folk Music Festival from May 1-4. Held annually since 2003, the festival has become a Leopolitan trademark as it serves as a launchpad for amateur artists and a popular stage for more established acts. This year’s program attracted 17 bands from as far away as Canada and France, as well as from right here in Ukraine. Some of the more popular performances came from: the Polish-Norwegian group Wovoka; the Polish bands Miąższ and Południce Elektronice; Crimea’s ShaturGudur; Kharkiv’s Szklo; and local acts ShockolaD, Gych Orchestr, and Dzyga Jazz Quartet. Kharkiv’s TNMK (Tanok na Maidani Kongo) were the showcase performers at Sunday morning’s traditional “Awakening Concert”.

Внутрішній дворик Львівської Ратуші, що на площі Ринок, знову приймав Міжнародний фестиваль джазової та фольк музики 1-4 травня. Цей щорічний фестиваль, що проводиться з 2003 року, поряд з багатьма іншими львівськими фестивалями вже став візитівкою Львова і служить стартовим майданчиком як для артистів-аматорів, так і сценою для тих, хто вже пізнав смак слави. Цього року у програмі були представлені 17 музичних колективів, серед яких були музиканти навіть з Канади та Франції, а також з рідної України. Серед найпопулярніших варто відзначити зокрема: польсько-норвезький гурт Wovoka; польські гурти Miąższ і Południce Elektronice; Шатур-Гудур з Криму; Шкло з Харкова; а також ShockolaD, Гич оркестр і Дзига Джаз квартет зі Львова. У неділю вранці всіх розбудили харків’яни Танок на майдані Конго своїми запальними ритмами.

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French Spring 2015 Lviv once again served as the Galician capital for French culture during the annual French Spring last month. This annual cultural initiative that takes place at venues city-wide is organized by the Embassy of France in Ukraine and the Alliance Française French Cultural Centre. This year Leopolitan lovers of French culture and guests of the city were presented with a full buffet of French cultural activities, allowing observers the wonderful opportunity to taste a just a little bit of French culture right here at home. Just a few of the festival activities included: conferences, workshops, literary readings, art exhibitions, theatre performance, and film screenings. Among the most popular activities that local Leopolitans enjoyed were: the illusionist show

by Magic Mouss; a special performance of Romain Gary’s novel Memento Vivere by Lviv’s own Les Kurbas Theatre; concerts by the jazz trio Bey.Ler.Bey and jazz/pop group Rapsodie; the Kaleideiffel photo exposition; and the Parisianer poster exhibition.

Festive concert at Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church

Amazing parkour workshop

Французька весна 2015 У квітні Львів міг знову відчути себе “маленьким Парижем“ під час щорічного фестивалю французької культури “Французька весна“, організованого посольством Франції в Україні та французьким культурним центром Альянс Франсез. Цього року львів’яни та гості міста – любителі й шанувальники всього французького, мали чудову нагоду ознайомитись із різноманіттям французької культури не виїжджаючи з міста і не перетинаючи кордонів. Серед фестивальних заходів, були, зокрема, конференції, семінари, майстер-класи, літературні читання, художні виставки, театральні вистави та кінопокази. Найбільш відвідуваними, мабуть, були виступи ілюзіоніста Magic Mouss; спеціально підготована вистава за романом Ромена Гарі Memento Vivere у постановці театру ім. Леся Курбаса; концерти джазового тріо Bey.Ler.Bey і джаз-поп групи Rapsodie; фотовиставка Kaleideiffel; та виставка плакатів Parisianer.

Jean-Christophe Frisch, baroque flutist

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Enchanting illusionist Magic Mouss

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Don Juan Premieres in Lviv The opera Don Juan, featuring music

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, premiered at Lviv’s luxurious Opera & Ballet Theatre on April 27th. The opera, performed in Italian with Ukrainian subtitles, was brought to life as a joint project between the Lviv National Opera and Lviv’s M. Lysenko National Music Academy. This fabulous performance showcased the splendid choreography of Sergiy Naenko and Iryna Mazur, the beautiful costuming of Oksana Zinchenko, and the spectacular stunt-fighting staged by fencing coach Oleksandr Didyk. Renowned Ukrainian director Tadey Ryndzak led the art direction of the performance, while Yuriy Bervetskyi served as producer and conductor.

Прем'єра опери “Дон Жуан” Прем'єра опери “Дон Жуан“ Вольфганга Амадея Моцарта на лібрето Лоренцо да Понте відбулась у львівському оперному театрі 27 квітня. Постановка опери італійською мовою з українськими субтитрами була здійснена в рамках спільного проекту Львівського національного оперного театру і Національної музичної академії ім. М. Лисенка. Глядачі змогли достойно оцінити також чудову хореографію Сергія Наєнка та Ірини Мазур, розкішні костюми Оксани Зінченко і постановку боїв та трюків Олександра Дідика. Художній керівник – відомий український режисер Тадей Риндзак, продюсер та диригент – Юрій Бервецький.

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Days of Croatian Culture Croatia’s popularity around the world continues to grow and from May 1-3 Leopolitans were able to sample the region’s food and products during the Meditarraneo: Days of Croatian Culture festival. For three days, Leopolitans and guests of the city were able to learn all about Croatian culture, music, arts, literature, and film, as well as to discover special offers regarding tourism to the country. One of the highlights of the festival was the performance by the Tovarećа Mužikа musicians, who delighted revellers as they paraded through city centre playing the unique sounds of the local “Donkey Music” on their instruments – ox horns and old irons filled with pebbles.

Дні Хорватської культури Усі, хто хотів довідатись більше про наших братів-слов’ян з берегів Адріатики, їх культуру, національну кухню та музику, могли задовольнити свою цікавість 1-3 травня під час святкування Днів хорватської культури у Львові. У ці дні, львів’яни та гості міста мали чудову нагоду ознайомитись із хорватською культурою, музикою, мистецтвом, літературою і кіно, а також з можливостями відпочинку у цій сонячній країні. Серед найоригінальніших подій фестивалю варто відзначити виступ музикантів гурту Tovarećа Mužikа з острова Дугі оток в народних строях, які сурмили в роги і гриміли старими прасками, наповненими морською галькою.

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Colorful Leisure for Children! Яскраве дозвілля – дітям!

Lviv’s popular Children’s Railway opened its season to young passengers for the 64th time on May 10th! The event was kicked off with a celebration involving many young railway fans, who officially took over the “Viterets” train and enjoyed their first ride free. Corporation KRT was on hand to provide plenty of pleasant surprises for the children. Popular children’s performer Levko Durko entertained those in attendance with fun games, contests, and prizes. The festivities were extra special this year as the old “Viterets” train, which had just been completely renovated thanks to a generous contribution by Corporation KRT, made its reappearance. The wagons had been completely restored and the Sonyachna station and ticket office had been colorfully redecorated. Renovations at the Lviv Children’s Railway began in April with the “Colorful Leisure for Children!” program and all of the renovations were carried out by the corporation’s employees. Corporation KRT specializes in producing new parts and units for railway anchoring. From the 2000s, the company has exemplified workplace safety, generated cutting-edge ideas, and advanced innovative technologies. For more information, please visit www.krt.lviv.ua or https://www.facebook.com/krtcorp.

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У неділю, 10 травня, Львівська дитяча залізниця вже у шістдесят четвертий раз відкриває сезон для маленьких пасажирів! Окрім традиційної частини свята за участі юних залізничників, офіційного прийняття “Вітерця”, здачі рапортів та вирушення у перший безкоштовний рейс, для маленьких гостей “Корпорація КРТ” підготувала приємні сюрпризи. Зокрема, ігри, конкурси та подарунки від справжнього улюбленця дітей – Левка Дурка. Цього року свято особливе, адже старенький поїзд “Вітерець” якісно відремонтували меценати – “Корпорація КРТ”: вагони потягу повністю оновлені, сяють свіжими барвами станція “Сонячна” та квиткова каса. Ремонтні роботи з відновлення Львівської дитячої залізниці працівники компанії проводили з початку квітня у рамках соціального проекту “Яскраве дозвілля – дітям”. “Корпорація КРТ” дбає про безпеку залізничних перевезень пасажирів та вантажів. Основна спеціалізація компанії – виробництво деталей та вузлів залізничних скріплень. З початку 2000-х років “Корпорація КРТ” активно працює та впроваджує інноваційні технології. Більше інформації www.krt.lviv.ua / https://www.facebook.com/krtcorp

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Victory Day: To Commemorate and Forgive Lviv’s Petro Sahaidachny Army Academy hosted events to mark the 70th anniversary of victory in WWII on May 7th. WWII veterans, veterans from other Ukrainian military operations, and personnel from the Lviv garrison took part in the solemn event. The Academy regularly hosts events each year on the eve of Victory Day (May 9th) and this year’s slogan was “Victory Day: To Commemorate and Forgive”. For the first time, the event’s symbol was the Red Poppy of Remembrance – a European symbol of WWI and WWII – and not the Russian symbol of the Ribbon of St. George. Those in attendance were welcomed by the Commander of the Army Academy, Lieutenant-General Pavlo Tkachuk and enjoyed a concert, souvenirs, and tasty refreshments.

День Перемоги: Пам’ятати і пробачити У Львівській академії сухопутних військ ім. П. Сагайдачного 7 травня пройшли заходи з нагоди 70 річниці перемоги у Другій світовій війні за участю ветеранів бойових дій, які боролись з нацизмом і тоталітаризмом за волю України, і воїнів львівського гарнізону. Академія проводить заходи щороку напередодні Дня Перемоги 9 травня і девізом цього року став "День Перемоги: Пам’ятати і пробачити". Вперше символом свята став червоний мак пам'яті – визнаний європейський символ Першої світової війни та Другої світової війни – а не російський символ – Георгіївська стрічка. Присутніх привітав керівник Академії генерал-лейтенант Павло Ткачук; для ветеранів був концерт, сувеніри та святковий обід.

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Fearless Guardian Joint Maneuvers Ukrainian military troops welcomed American advisors to take part in joint training exercises that kicked off at the Yavoriv military base near Lviv on April 20th. The joint exercises were agreed on by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and US Vice-President Joe Biden in early spring. The training by US paratroopers will last for 24 weeks and include some 900 Ukrainian servicemen from several National Guard units. The exercises are expected to teach Ukrainian commanders how to effectively run information operations, how to cooperate with local populations, and how to combat propaganda. In addition, dealing with artillery fire, tactical reconnaissance, the defence of checkpoints, the neutralization of enemy sabotage teams, the clearing of mines, the blocking and neutralization of the enemy, and the administration of first aid are expected to be among the most important lessons of the maneuvers. Operation Fearless Guardian, as the US mission is called, was inaugurated with a rain-drenched welcoming speech

by Poroshenko and appeals by security officials for the Ukrainian servicemen to heed the advice of the trainings for reasons that are all too familiar.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Payatt (R to L)

Paratroopers from the US army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade

Спільні навчання Fearless Guardian

Colonel General Viktor Muzhenk, Chief of General Staff of Ukrainian Armed Forces (R) and Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov (L)

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До України прибули американські військові радники, щоб взяти участь у спільних навчаннях, які розпочались 20 квітня на Яворівському військовому полігоні поблизу Львова. Спільні навчання були узгоджені президентом України Петром Порошенком і віце-президентом США Джо Байденом на початку весни. Навчання разом з американськими десантниками, що триватимуть 24 тижні, пройдуть близько 900 українських військовослужбовців із декількох частин Національної гвардії. Українські командири навчатимуться, як ефективно проводити інформаційні операції, як співпрацювати із місцевим населенням та як боротися із ворожою пропагандою. Серед найважливіших предметів будуть, зокрема: ведення артилерійського вогню, тактична розвідка, оборона блок-постів, нейтралізація ворожих диверсійних груп, розмінування, блокування і нейтралізація супротивника та надання першої медичної допомоги. Урочисте відкриття операції Fearless Guardian, як називається американська місія, розпочалось у супроводі дощу з вітальної промови президента Порошенка, в якій він закликав військовослужбовців старанно засвоїти військову науку, щоб завжди бути готовими застосувати її в потрібний час і в потрібному місці.

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LVIV RESTAURANTS Restaurants Alpaca Cuisine: Latin American.

10, Shevchenka avn.

Tel.: (032) 272-50-41 Hours: from 11:00 Visa Card.

Andersen 39, Rudnytskogo str.

Hours: 10:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 237-38-79 Amadeus 7, Katedralna sqr.

Tel.: (032) 297-80-22 Hours: 11:00–23:00 A welcoming and elegant dining out venue.

“At the Golden Rose” Galician and Jewish Restaurant 37, Staroyevreiska str. (near old Synagogue) Tel.: (050)370-38-63 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Wi-Fi. Cuisine: Halytcian/Jewish The ONLY restaurant in Ukraine with NO prices in menu – You should bargain over bill, to come to reasonable solutions.

Bukhara 6, Furmanska str., Tel.: (032) 244-42-25 Catch a glimpse of the mystical pearl of Central Asia in the eastern ­flavoured dining option.

Brudershaft 16, Virmenska str.

Hours: 10.00–23.00 Tel.: (032) 235-42-43 Cafe 1 Cuisine: continental,

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French, Italian 5, Katedralna sqr.

Tel.: (032) 242-33-69 Hours: 10:00–22:00 Visa Card.

Celentano restaurant 11, Saksaganskogo Hours: 11:00–22:00 Tel.: (032) 240-34-76 22, Rynok sq., Tel.: (032) 236-72-60 Culinary Studio Kryva Lypa Cuisine: Halycian, Local 8, Kryva Lypa passage, Tel.: (032) 272-46-02 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Fashion club Cuisine: Сontinental 1, Pidkovy sqr.

Tel.: (032) 272-88-91 Breakfast hours: 08:30–11:30 Business lunch: Mon.–Fri., 12:30–15:00 Disco: from 23:00.

Hours: 24 hours.

Visa Card.

Darwin Cuisine: Сontinental, Fusion 6, Shevska str., 5th fl.

Tel.:(032) 294-82-05 Hours: 12:00–24:00

Visa Card, Maestro A new restaurant in the 100-yearsold cinema hall with large screen.

Film shows like in real cinema hall, live music, photo, painting exhibitions, presentations, parties. Banquets and weddings for 150 persons in the Lviv city heart. Delicious food and good wine. And chef who will chat with you with big pleasure!

Dynamo Blues 4, Stusa str.

Hours: 12:00–23:00 Tel.: (032) 275-01-89 Dim Legend (House of Legends) 48, Staroyevreyska str.

Tel.: 050 430-29-24 Hours: 11:00–02:00

“Garmata” Restaurant Citadel Inn 24/7 Lobby Lounge, Hookah, Winery, Degustation menu, Catering services.

11, Grabovskogo st., Lviv Tel.: (032) 295 82 22 restaurant@citadel-inn.com.ua

www.citadel-inn.com.ua

Improvisation restaurant Hrushevsky cinema jazz Cuisine: continental, national 28, Shevchenko avn., Tel.: (098) 676-46-00 Hours: 9:00–2:00 Menu: eng./ukr.

Free Wi-Fi,

Kryjivka somewhere at Rynok Square Tel.: (050)430-63-54 Hours: 24 hours Menu: engl./ukr.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

Kupol 37, Chajkovskogo str.

Tel.: (032) 261-44-54 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Visa Card.

One of Lviv’s most stylish and sophisticated dining out options, Kupol has a touch of understated Habsburg grandeur.

Leopolis Restaurant Inside Hotel Leopolis Cuisine: modern Ukrainian and European.

16, Teatralna str.

Tel.: (032) 295-95-00 Hours: 12:00–23:00 Menu: EN/UA Noted for its extensive wine list and selection of regional delicacies. Try Ukrainian cuisine in modern interpretation degustation set by the Chef Volodymyr Pavliuk.Complimentary Wi-Fi

Lion’s castle Park 7, Hlinky str., Lviv Tel.: (032) 297–15–63 (+38) 067 323 07 37 Hours: 7:00–23:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

WiFi. Visa Card. www.lioncastlehotel.com

Masoch-café 7, Serbs’ka str.

Tel.: (050)371-04-40 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

Cuisine: international menu including a wide range of aphrodisiacs. Refined cuisine with slight touch of sin side by side with the first monument to the famous European writer, Lvivite Leopold von Sacher-Masoch.

Maestro.

The only original Italian restaurant with best selection of pizzas, pastas and salads in the city.

The Most Expensive Galician Restaurant Lviv centre, 14, Rynok square, (second floor) Tel.: 050 430-87-83 Hours: 11:00–02 :00 Cuisine: Ukrainian/European Wi–Fi, Visa Card.

The most “Expensive Galician Restaurant” is located in the heart of Lviv on Rynok square in the same building as famous “Kryjivka” but on the second floor.

Thrill starts directly when guest enters the premise-everyone has chance to find out secrets of Masons brotherhood with all signs and symbols.

Restaurant “Culinarium” 70, Staroznesenska Str., Tel.: (032) 242 39 90 Delicious steaks, extensive wine card, cozy and relaxing atmosphere. culinarium.com.ua La Piazza 27, Svobody avn.

TM “Opera Passage”, 4th floor.

Cuisine: Italian.

Tel.: (032) 29588-14/15 11:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card,

Prague Cuisine: Continental, Czech 8, Gnatuyka str.

Tel.: (032) 274-12-20 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

The whole interior of the restaurant is a synonym for exclusivity. The venue boasts an Art Nouveau interior complete with samples of postcards and posters painted by the Czech artisrt Alphonse Mucha.

Pafos 5, Pylnykarska str.

Tel.: ( 032) 297-08-23 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Enjoy fine examples of Cypriot cuisine in this European eatery.

Panorama Cuisine: Mediterranean 45, Svobody avn.

Tel.: (032) 225-90-09 Hours: 07:00–01:00 Menu: engl./pol./ukr.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

Sample unrivalled views of the picturesque downtown Lviv skyline as you dine in style at this highlevel restaurant Pizza FELICHITA Cuisine: Italian 1, Mickiewicza sqr., (George Hotel) Tel.: 067 361-28-28

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Lviv RESTAURANTS Hours: 10:00 – 23:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card,Maestro.

Specialties of the venue: delicious pizza, gourmet pasta and exquisite wine.

Restaurant “Left bank” 28, Svobody avn.

(Opera and ballet Theatre, underground.)

Tel.: (050) 430-53-85 Hours: 11:00–02:00 Cuisine: celebrities best recipes and dishes. Wi-Fi. Club, functioning as constant daily international Modern At festival featuring expositions of paintings, live concerts, culinary evenings, creative meetings, providing unique chance to become artist by trying to be musician or painter.

Shakespeare Cuisine: continental.

144, Lubinska str., Tel.: (032) 295-5-295 Hours: 12:00–24:00 Breakfast: from 08:00 Menu: engl./ukr.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

The spirit of merry old England is alive and well in Lviv, as this tasteful tribute to the great British bard demonstrates.

Сigar Lounge Inside Hotel Leopolis, 1floor (basement floor) 16, Teatralna str.

Tel.: (032) 295-95-00 Hours: 17:00 till the last guest.

World class cigars and tobacco, exclusive beverages at the lounge zone

and cozy historical ambience.

Tel.: (032) 261-1772 Hours: 10:00–23:00

Sim porosyat (Seven piglets) 9, Bandery str., Lviv Hours: 10:00 – last customer Tel.: (032) 297-55-58

Trapezna (Refectory) of “Museum of ideas” Cuisine: Traditional monastery food in Galicia.

18A, Valova str., Lviv Frate Mykhaylo: 097 421-76-84 Frate Yaroslav: 097 226-28-85 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Menu: engl./ukr No smoking Located in the basement cellar of former Bernarden monastery venue ofers authentic atmosphere of medieval monastery refectory flled with chamber and spiritual music.

Club of gastronomic ideas.

Split Cuisine: Сontinental, Japanese 6/7, Mitskevicha sqr.

Tel.: (032) 242-22-00 Hours: 24 hours.

Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

The restaurant of the extensive Club Split Lviv complex is a comfortable and cozy establishment situated in the central part of Lviv.

It offers a great choice of dishes, live music, and luxurious interior.

Smakolyk Cuisine:Ukrainian 5, Mikhalchuka str., Tel.: (032) 245-22-84 Hours: 8:00–21:00 The Grill Cuisine: European, steak specialties 22, Teatralna str. Тel.: (032) 235-49-91 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Viennese Coffee House Cuisine: Сontinental 12, Svobody avn, Tel.: (032) 235-87-21 Hours: 09:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

Quite simply a Lviv classic. This venue actually dates back to 1829 and is the oldest still functioning in the city. You will feel equally at home enjoying delicious pastires and coffee or a hearty meal. Billiards also on offer.

Tex-Mex BBQ Cuisine: American, Mexican, Steakhouse 7 Dudajeva Str., Lviv

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Pubs and Bars Big Plate Cuisine: European, Ukrainian 67, Chornovola av., Tel.: (032) 235-63-17 (098) 822-55-66 Hours:10:00–22:00 Menu: engl/ukr Bar Mushly 35, Rynok square, Cuisine: Seafood Tel.: (098) 985 88 98 Hours: 7:30-till last client Pravda. Beer.

Theatre. Lviv First Lviv manufactory beer 32, Rynok square Tel.: (050) 374 4986 Hours: 10:00-02:00 Own Brewery.

Live music from 19.00

Banka Bar Cuisine: Conceptual Banka Bar offers rich and creative cocktail card 7, Kryva Lypa Lane, Tel.: 067 67 40 268 Hours: 12:00-24:00 Wi-Fi Facebook.com/ bankabar Instagram.com/ barbanka

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Lviv RESTAURANTS Dublin 5, Kryva Lypa lane, Tel.: (032) 261-61-71 12:00–24:00 Thur., Fri., Sat – till 02:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

A democratic but international quality venue providing a wide selection of beers and whiskeys.

Kumpel’ Cuisine: Galician Mytna sqr., Tel.: (032) 242-17-80 Hours: 24 hours.

2B, Chernovola avn., Tel.: (032) 229-51-77 Hours: 11:00–24:00.

Visa Card.

Specialties of the restaurant: “Alive” beer of three brands, brewed in own brewery, placed directly in the restaurant.

Korzo Pub 10, Brativ Rogatyntsiv str.

Tel.: (032) 275-70-92 Hours: 12:00–24:00 A friendly and welcoming old style pub atmosphere with all the hospitality you would expect to find in the west Ukrainian capital.

Mons Pius: Beer & Meat 14, L. Ukrainka str., (Armenian yard), Tel.: (032) 235-60-60 097 64-54-952 Hours: 11:00–23:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card, Master Card Pub ”Mons Pius” ofers fresh ’alive” beer ”Mons Pius”, delicious charcoal grilled steakes, additionally to watching sports events on big TV in friendly atmosphere.

Stargorod Cuisine: Ukrainian, European 1, Rymlyanyna str., Tel.: (032) 229-55-05 Hours: 24 hours Menu: engl./ukr.

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MI100 Restaurant & Sport Pub 7, Naukova str.

Tel.: (032) 224 47 53 / 067 312 33 76 www.mi100.com.ua Open: Weekdays: 14.00–05.00 Weekends and Holidays: 12.00–05.00 Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Japanese.

Delicious menu by iconic Spanish Master Chef Fernando Olivares Ballesteros.

Bar with wide choice of beverages to satisfy every exquisite taste

Pub-museum Gasova Lampa Cuisine: Ukrainian/European 20, Virmenska str, Tel.: (050)371-09-08 Hours:. 11:00–02:00 Special attractions of the venue are great collection of kerosene lamps all over the world, best ‘alive” beer from huge wooden barrels, alchemist’s fiery secret liquveurs and multiconfessional terrace under Lviv roofs.

Prague 8, Gnatuyka str., Tel.: (032) 274-12-20 Hours: 11:00–24:00 Wi-Fi, Visa Card.

More then 15 different brands of bottled and draught beer on offer.

Robert Doms 18, Kleparivska str., Tel.: (032) 242-25-94, 242-25-93 www.robertdoms.lviv.ua Cavernous basement cellar pub.

Beer Restaurant Royal brewery 3, Staroyevreyska, str.

Tel.: (032) 236 80-80, 236-88-86 Hours:10:00–23:00 Cuisine: Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, Greek and Mediterranean, Italian, pizza, seafood and vegetarian.

Pub White Lion 15, L. Ukrainka str., Cuisine: European, Ukrainian Теl.: (032) 235-46-25, (067) 67-551-23 Hours:12:00–02:00 Business lunch: Mon. -Fri.: 12:00-16:00 Wi-Fi, Visa, MasterCard Venue offers wide choice of beer and democratic prices.

Only in “White Lion” You can get big glass of “Guinness and taste delicious huge “lion’s” meals.

Solely in this venue You can admire Lviv’s biggest statue of Lion.

From Thursday till Saturday performances by best music bands will create atmosphere of authentic Lviv Pub. Pub Kupitsa 18, Br. Rohatyntsiv str.,­ (entrance from Serbska str.)

Cuisine: Hungarian, Ukrainian Теl.: (032) 235 88 99, (098) 775 90 07 Hours:12:00 - 02:00 Business lunch: Mon. -Fri.: 12:00-16:00 Menu: engl/ukr Wi-Fi, Visa, MasterCard Venue offers 15 brands of draft beer and 20 sorts of ownproduced liquors.

Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday You can enjoy live performances by Lviv’s best bands.

Cafes Royal yard (Italian mansion) 6. Rynok sqr.

Hours: 10:00–20:00 Tel.: (032) 297-53-66

Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 Tel.: (050) 378 23 62.

COFFEESHOP COMPANY Pl.Soborna, 2 Tel: 050 3377332 Hours: 9.00–22.00 Menu: eng./ukr.

Wi fi, visa card The Coffeeshop Company is a place for a relaxed conversation while you are enjoying excellent coffee and Austrian food and pies.

Post office on Drukarska Street 3, Drukarska str.

Hours: 10:00–00:00 Tel.: (050)434-71-48 The last analogue post office in Lviv.

Sms and e-mail have to transform into pie bakery café in the modern world.

The biggest collection of Lviv postcards is displayed here as one of the ways to record the city history.

Green Vegetarian art-cafe 5, Br.Rogatynciv str.

Tel.:(097) 773 7700 Hours: 11:00–22:00 Fresca 9, Krakivska str.

Tel.: (032) 272-49-85 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Galka 4, Kovzhuna str.

Tel.: (032) 297-81-04 Hours: 10:00–22:00 Strudel-Haus 6/10, Shevska str., Tel.: (032) 294-82-06 Hours: 10:00–23:00

Lviv chocolate workshop 3, Serbs’ka str.

Hours: 09:00–22:00 Tel.: (050) 430 60 33 5, Sichovykh Striltsiv Str.,

30, Stryiska Str., "King Cross Leopolis", Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 Tel.: (067) 672 51 97 168, Lyubinska Str., "Lviv” Aiport, Hours: 09:00 - 19:00 Tel.: (050) 430 47 55

Sushi Kappo-in 8, Levytskogo str.

Hours: 10:30–22:30 Tel.: (032) 245-31-09 Yapona hata 4, Staroyevreyska str.

Tel.: (032) 297-51-17 29, Svobody avn.

Tel.: (032) 261-60-31 8, Kryva Lypa Lane, Tel.: (032) 255-54-51 27, Rynok square, Tel.: (032) 235-50-93 Open 24 hours

Tarta café

by Mrs.Greenwich 24, Pekarska str.

Tel.: 050 372 273 0 Hours: 9.00–23.00 Menu: ukr This is the place to have delicious morning coffee, homemade pies, tartas and cheesecakes, pasta fresca and pizza, natural lemonade and fresh. It is the best choice for a Sunday family brunch.

Alcohol & Tobacco Svit Napoiv 25, Svobody ave., Tel.: (032) 260 13 59 Open: 10.00–22.00 Fine Bottle 31, Kopernika st, Tel.: (032) 261 37 73 Open: 10.00–22.00

Tsukernya (Confectionary) 3, Staroyevreyska, str.

Hours: 10:00–22:00 Tel.: (032) 235-69-49 Veronika 21, Shevchenka avn.

Tel.: (032) 297-81-28 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Svit Kavy 6, Katedralna sqr.

Tel.: (032) 297-56-75 Monday–Friday: 08:00–22:00 Saturday–Sunday: 09:00–23:00 Menu: ukr./ engl./germ.

McDonalds 7, Shevchenko avn., 24a, V. Velykogo str., 12, Chornovola str., 35, Svobody avn.,

Maky Cuisine: Japanese 27, Doroshenka str.

Tel.: (050)317-60-79 Hours: 10:00–00:00

Alco Market 8, Teatralna st., Tel.: (032) 297 56 69 Open: 10.00–22.00 Fortuna cigar house 12, Hrushevs'koho st., Tel.: (032) 260 20 25 Open daily 10:00–22:00.

1, Mickiewicza sq., Tel.: (032) 232 88 23 Open daily 10:00– 20:00.

Hypermarkets

Fast Food

SUSHI BARS

Yapi Cuisine: Japanese 6/8, Svobody ave.

Tel.: 8 032 272-29-72 Hours: 10:00–23:00 Japanese cuisine restaurant “Yapi” – is an island of modern Japanese culture in old Lviv.

Auchan 30, Stryiska st., Sokilnyky, Tel.: (032) 242 05 30 Open daily 8:30 - 23:00 METRO Cash & Carry 8, George Washington st., Tel.: 0 800 501 401 Open: 24/7 300, Horodotska st., Tel.: 0 800 501 401 Open: 24/7

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NIGHTLIFE Nightclubs Anturazh 59, Chornovola ave, Open 19:00 - 05:00.

Closed Mon. Tel: (067) 105 81 81 HiresH Karaoke Club 2, Petrushevycha sqr.

Tel.: (032) 225-54-45, (067) 670-08-67 Open: 18:00–6:00

MI100 Entertainment center 7, Naukova str.

Tel.: (032) 224 47 53 / 067 312 33 76 www.mi100.com.ua Open: Weekdays: 14.00 - 05.00. Weekends and Holidays: 12.00 - 05.00.

“Brunswick” Bowling” – 8 lanes; Karaoke; Sport Pub with big screens to enjoy any TV shows and sport events; City’s biggest Gentlemen Club (Strip) with two stages; Delicious menu by iconic Spanish Master Chef Fernando Olivares Ballesteros.

Rafinad People 1, Rudanskogo str.

Tel.: (032) 261 61 68 Zanzibar 36, Lypyns’kogo str.

Tel.: (067) 255-66-57 www.zanzibar.com.ua Friday, Saturday from 23:00. House, Electro, Minimal, R n’ B, Trance.

Club “Renesans” 2, Kovzhuna str., Tel. 067 22 01 444

www.facebook.com/ renesanslvivclub Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SAN’KOFF 36, Shchyrets’ka str.

Tel.: 097-00-675-00 096-222-60-60 Hours: 19:00–6:00 Spectacular 340m2 spacious dance floor Night club, Restaurant Whisky Pub, Summer terrace www.sankoff.com.ua KINO Event hall 2, Chornovola avn.

Tel.: 067 713-30-78 www.kinohall.com.ua

International Youth Entertainment Club Metro 14, Zelena, str.

If you're a fan of racism, xenofobia, drug use, homophobia, aggression – visiting us could be danger ous for your brain!

We speak english/ mówimy po polsku / biz Türkçe konusuyoruz; Located in city centre; Over 1000 m2 of drive; Yard with bar ~ 400 m2; 5 bars – minimal waiting time; restaurant; bar flyer show; travesty show. on.fb.me/metroua vk.com/nclub_metro Hours: 21:00–6:00 Tel.: 0 800 30-40-800 067 670-42-43

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www.metroclub. com.ua GALAKTIKA Lviv – Vynnyky, Galytska str., 21 B Tel.: (032) 296-26- 96 www.galaktika-club. com Lerroy Country Club 80,Heroiv UPA str., Open 22:00 - 05:00.

Closed Mon, Tue. Tel.: (032) 239 31 60 “888 Havana” D. Galytskogo str., 1 Tel.: (032) 235- 88-77 www.karaokeclub888.com.ua

Picasso Club 88, Zelena str., Tel.: (032) 275-32-72 (050) 430-58-02 Café: Monday-Friday 12:00–17:00 Night club: Mon.Sun. 22:00–05:00. www.picasso.lviv.ua Picasso Club is truly cult venue for the best leisure of Lviv’s party-going people different generations.

You can find here various concerts, thematic parties and best selection of European dancefloor hits. Picasso Club was founded in 1997.

PLAY Bar 6, Kryva Lypa Lane Tel.: (032) 272-25-01 (096) 367-60-26 Lounge Bar, Restaurant, Cocktail & Party Club

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Lviv Sport News Our Sports Fans Guide to Lviv covers everything from handball to swimming, get all the best and newest coverages from our photojournalist Evhen Kravs.

5th Gorgany Half Marathon Lviv was host to the annual Gorgany Half Marathon last month as runners in many different categories (men, women, 60+, and others) participated in the 21 kilometre or 4 kilometre races. Runners were treated to some of the city’s most scenic scenery as they traced their ways through Lviv’s picturesque parks, tranquil Vynnyky Forest, and bustling city centre. The Gorgany Half Marathon is one of Lviv’s leading spring sports events and regularly attracts some of the finest professional and amateur athletes from across Western Ukraine. Ivano-Frankivsk’s Oksana Ugrynchuk and Volodomyr Yurchuk took home the honours in the 21km race, while Lviv’s own Oksana Petrova and Nazariy Chygin’ were crowned champions of at the 4km distance.

Three local teams won all the honours in the 4km team category: first place went to Zoom Support 2; second place to Zoom Support 1; and third place to Globallogic 1. Lviv Today congratulates all the participants of this wonderful event.

5-й напівмарафон "Горгани" Минулого місяця Львів був господарем щорічного напівмарафону "Горгани", у якому виступили бігуни у різних категоріях (чоловіки, жінки, 60+, та інші) на дистанції 21 та 4 кілометри. Траса проходила деякими з найбільш мальовничих пейзажів міста, через мальовничі парки Львова, Винниківський ліс та історичний центр міста. Напівмарафон "Горгани" є одним з провідних весняних спортивних заходів у Львові, де регулярно збираються найкращі спортсмени, як професіонали, так і аматори з усієї Західної України. Івано-Франківці Оксана Угринчук і Володимир Юрчук повезли додому нагороди за перемогу на дистанції 21 км, а львів’яни Оксана Петрова та Назарій Чигін були першими на дистанції 4 км. Три львівські команди здобули всі нагороди на дистанції 4 км: перше місце – Zoom Support 2, друге місце – Zoom Support 1, і третє місце – Globallogic 1. Наша редакція вітає всіх учасників і переможців цих змагань

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Чемпіонат Європи 2015 з веслування на байдарках і каное: Львів’янин Тарас Міщук володар 2 медалей чемпіонату!

European Canoe Sprint Championships: The Leopolitan Taras Mishchuk won 2 medals Breaking news: The Leopolitan Taras Mishchuk won two medals at European Canoe Sprint Championships, which were held in Racice, Czech Republic from April 30 – May 3 and attracted nearly 850 athletes from 35 countries to compete in 23 different disciplines. The Ukrainian national team won six medals – one gold, two silver and three bronze. The most

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successful event for Ukrainians was the men’s C2 1000m event, where Dmytro Ianchuk and Taras Mishchuk (Lviv) won the gold medal with a time of 3:34.292. Also our boys took silver medal at a distance of 500m. Lviv Today congratulates all of the Ukrainian athletes – especially native Leopolitan Taras Mishchuk – and wishes them many more years of success in sport!

У чеському містечку Рачіце з 30 квітня до 3 травня відбувся Чемпіонат Європи 2015 з веслування на байдарках і каное. Майже 850 спортсменів з 35 країн змагались у 23 різних дисциплінах. Українська збірна здобула 6 нагород – одне золото, два срібла та три бронзи. Найуспішнішими для українців стали змагання чоловіків у перегонах С2 на дистанції 1000 м, де львівянин Тарас Міщук разом з Дмитром Янчуком виграли золоту медаль з результатом 3:34,292. На рахунку екіпажу каное-двійки (Міщук – Янчук) ще і срібна нагорода на дистанції 500м. Lviv Today вітає усіх українських спортсменів – особливо львів’янина Тараса Міщука, – і бажає їм багато нових спортивних успіхів!

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Karate Tournament for Children & Youth Lviv’s Pivdenny Expo Centre hosted the Kyokushing Karate Tournament for Children and Youth on April 25-26. The event was organized by the local Kanku sports club. Founded in 1994, the Kanku club is considered to be Lviv’s oldest and most decorated martial arts organization. The club started with 15 coaching enthusiasts that wanted to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among children and youth. Today Kanku club boasts 27 training grounds around Lviv and over 1000 members. The Kyokushing tournament drew over 1000 athletes of all ages in the beginner (orange belt) division.

Турнір з карате для дітей та молоді У залі Експо Центру ТВЦ "Південний" 25–26 квітня відбувся турнір з карате Kyokushing для дітей та молоді. Захід був організований силами місцевого спортивного клубу Канку. Заснований у 1994 році, клуб Kanku вважається найстарішим і найбільш титулованим серед клубів бойових мистецтв Львова. Клуб почав свою діяльність, маючи лише 15 тренерів-ентузіастів, які хотіли пропагувати здоровий та активний спосіб життя серед дітей та молоді. Сьогодні клуб Kanku має 27 тренувальних залів по всьому Львову і понад 1000 членів. У цьому турнірі взяли участь понад 1000 спортсменів-початківців різного віку (помаранчевий пояс).

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Lviv Hosts American Football Championships:

Американський футбол у Львові:

Перший національний чемпіонат України з американAmerican football first came to Ukraine in 1993 when ського футболу був проведений ще у 1993 році. Сьогодthe first national championship was held. Now – 22 years later – the sport is truly considered to be nation- ні цей вид спорту в Україні набув значної популярності. al in scope. This year Lviv serves as the host of the 2015 Цього року у Львові відбудуться поєдинки команд-учасNational Championships. The eight teams in the com- ниць чемпіонату України 2015. Вісім команд у чемпіонаpetition have been divided into two groups: Lviv Levy, ті були розділені на два дивізіони – Західний: львівські Vinnytsa Vovky, Kyiv Bandits, and Uzhgorod Lisoru- "Леви", вінницькі "Вовки", київські "Бандити" й ужгородby form the Western Division; while the Kyiv Bulldogs, ські "Лісоруби"; а київські "Бульдоги", одеські "Пірати", Odessa Pirates, Dnipropetrovsk Rockets, and Kyiv дніпропетровські "Ракети" та київські "Слов’яни" – увійшли до Східного дивізіону. Львівська команда під кеSlovyany for the Eastern group. Lviv’s team is young and relatively inexperienced and is led by American рівництвом американського тренера Джоша Лансфорcoach Josh Lansford. The team dropped its first two да ще доволі молода і не має великого досвіду. Свої games – 19:40 to Kyiv and 6:52 to Uzhgorod – but hope перші два матчі вони програли з рахунком 19:40 в Києві і 6:52 в Ужгороді – але сподіваються використати отриto find more success on June 27th when the squad маний досвід у поєдинку з вінничанами 27 червня. hosts Vinnytsa.

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LVIV Listings Complete English language listings to help visitors and residents alike get more out of life in the capital of West Ukraine.

Useful numbers

Accounting/Tax

Emergency numbers Fire department – 101 Police – 102 Emergency medical assistance – 103 Gas control department – 104 Explosive–technical services – (+38 032) 262-21-73 Rescue-diving services – (+38 032) 275-82-13

J&L Consulting LLC 33А, Lychakivska str., 2nd floor Lviv, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297– 05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua

Municipal services: Information service of Lviv City council – 1580 Lviv water supply network – 1551 Lviv electricity supply network – 1568 Lviv city light network – (+38 032) 270-64-65 Lviv heating and energy public network – 1585 Lviv Municipal Emergency repair company – (+38 032) 275-54-16 Lviv regional control and rescue service – (+38 032) 272-79-56

Officials City Council 1, Rynok sqr., Tel.: +38 (032) 254-60-06 www.city-adm.lviv.ua Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18, V.Vynnychenka str., office 118–119 Tel.: +38 (032) 235-64-78 www.mfa.gov.ua

24 hour pharmacies Apteka #12 35, I.Ohyenka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274 -85 -35 Apteka #2 3, Tyktora str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272-50-48 D.S. 1, Soborna str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274-20-06

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Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv 79011, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

Airlines Danylo Halytskyi International Airport “Lviv” Tel.: +38(032) 229-81-12 www.lwo.aero Austrian Airlines 168, Lyubinska str., Lviv Tel.: 0800-3000-49 Hours of opening: Mon.–Fri., Sun. 10:00–18:00 www.austrian.com.ua “ASTRA AIRLINES” Office in Lviv Kopernika str 21/1 Tel.: (+38 032) 245–77–77 LOT Polish Airlines 5, Sychovych Striltsiv str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-50-57 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-11-55 Mon.–Fri. 09:00–17:00 lotlwo@lot.com www.lot.com LUFTHANSA Tel.: (+38 032) 297-61-10 PEGASUS AIRLINES Tel.: 0-800-505-510 (+38 032) 244-43-01 Turkish Airlines 4, Mitskevycha Square Tel.: (+38 032) 297-08-49 Mon.-Fri. 09:00-17:30 www.thy.com lwoops@thy.com call center 24/7 0-800-501-20-70

Ukraine International Airlines 2nd floor, Airport Terminal Tel.: (+38 032) 298-69-77 www.flyuia.com UTair aviation 168, Lyubinska str., Lviv Tel.: (+ 38 032) 229-82-99 050 355 19 60 WIZZAIR Tel.: (+38 044) 206 – 48 – 88 WINDROSE Tel.: (+38 032) 295 – 82 – 98

Air tickets booking

Universal flights Sales Agency Booking and sales of flight tickets for all world destinations 3, Nalyvayka str., Lviv.

Tel.: (032) 225-66-25 261-61-90 ufsalwo@gmail.com Mon.–Sat. 9:00–19:00 Sunday 9:00–18:00

Appartments for rent British Club Lviv 18, Nalyvaika Street, Lviv Tel.: (+380 32) 242-99-99 Tel.: (+380 67) 370-66-66 Podobovo Tel.: (+38 032) 275-68-89 +38 097 924-10-00 Rent apartments Tel.: (+38 032) 23-86-193 +38 095 67-95-659 Lviv Rent Tel.: +38 067 769-44-18 +38 067 496-20-68 OrendaLviv Tel.: +38 067 67-29-130 Lviv Euro Rent Tel.: (+38 032) 243 47 85 Tel.: (+38 032) 243 48 75

Banks

Car services

Privat Bank 11a-21, Hutsulska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-74-15 www.privatbank.ua

Alex (Volkswagen group) 357, Gorodotska st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-25-07

OTP Bank 20, I.Franka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 800 300-05-00 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 240-38-48 www.otpbank.com.ua Procredit Bank 5, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-44-60 www.procreditbank.com.ua Raiffeisen Bank Aval 8, Matejka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-29-39 www.avalbank.com VTB Bank 15, Valova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-53-98 www.vtb.com Ukrsib Bank 30, Kulisha str., Lviv Tel.: +38 800 500-58-00 www.ukrsibbank.com UkrEximBank 4, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-12-53 www.eximb.com Ukrsotsbank 10, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-05-01 www.usb.com.ua

Business centers Business Center Emerald 3, Petrushevicha sqr., Lviv, Tel. +38 067 672 6720 Business centre Lemberg 176, Khmelnitskogo str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 255-10-10 Business Center Optima-Plaza 7B, Naukova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-71-30 www.optima-plaza.com.ua

Diamant (Toyota) 44, Bogdanivska st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-01-12 Khrystyna (BMW) 1, Pjasetskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-19-00 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes, Jeep, Dodge, Crysler) 8, Washingtona str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 251-42-39

Tristar Auto Elit (Jaguar, Volvo, Land Rover) 2, Plastova st., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 299-88-70

Consultancy J&L Consulting LLC 33А, Lychakivska str., 2nd floor, Lviv Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297– 05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv 79011, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

Courier Services DHL 9, Chernivetska.,Tel.: (+38 032) 242-64-00 ACD-Express 2, Vodoginna str, office 206, Tel.: (+38 032) 241-84-80 Autolux 42, Sakharova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-65-15 EMS 1, Slovatskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 298-66-79

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CONTACTS JUNIJA Services, 79019 Lviv www.JUNIJA.eu office@junija.eu 00 38 032 231 88 60

FedEx 5A, Naukova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 298 -16 -05

6, Teatral'na str., room 3 Tel.:(+38) 067-89-99-524 www.greenforest.com.ua

UPS 205, Horodotska str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 238 -43 -55

Embassies/ International bodies

Dry Cleaners

Austrian Centre 1, Universytetska str., Office 240 Tel.: (+38 032) 261-59-76

EUROCHISTKA 17, Kulisha str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 274-03-34 61, I. Franka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-27-79

Education Language school “International House” 3, Petrushevicha sq., Lviv Tel.:(+38032) 2255190 www.ihlviv.com Language Express 17, Svencickogo str., rm.127 Tel.:(+38032) 247-27-27 (032) 247-13-88 www.express.lviv.ua American English school 12/5a, Hvardiyska str., Lviv Теl.: (+38032) 2403444 Fax: (+38032) 2403791 www.ames.org.ua Green Forest

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Consulate of Lithuanian Republic 72, Heroyiv UPA str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-14-19 Fax: (+38 032) 298-89-35 Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany 6, Vynnychenka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 275-33-24, 275-71-02, 276-28-40 Consulate of Canada in Lviv 2/4, Bogomoltsa str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-17-72 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-81-54 Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 42, Sakharova str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-19-06

Consulate of the Czech Republic 130, Antonovycha str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-68-93, 297-68-96 Consulate of the Russian Federation 95, Levytskogo str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-25-25 Tel.: (+38 032) 244-26-24, 275-05-77 French/Alliance 18a, Ohiyenka str.

Tél.: (+38 032) 297-08-31 +38 067 340-40-01 Consulate of Brazil 2, Cholovskogo str., LvivTel.: (+38 032) 297-11-51 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 297-11-77

Visa centre for the Republic of Italy 26 Sheptytskykh St., Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 253-21-18 Working hours: Reception of documents: Monday – Friday 09.00– 16.00 (without break) Supply of the Documents: Monday-Friday 09.00– 17.00 (without break and preliminary registration)

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Belarus 2, Gorskoj str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 237-27-30 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 299-24-60

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Hungary 116, Knyagini Olgi str., Tel.: (+38 032) 264-58-22 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 264-15-23

Consulate of the Republic of Latvia 57, Chornovola avn., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 240-33-70 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 294-82-23

Honorary consulate of Mexico 15, Bogomoltsa str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 275-95-95

Consulate Representative office of the Italian Republic 2, Dudaeva str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-45-59 Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan 6, Rapoporta str., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 296-57-67 Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Belgium 14, Ivan Franko street Tel.: (+38 032) 260-20-80 Fax.: + 38 032 260-01-49 Honorary Consulate of Austrian Republic 26, Shevchenko avn., Lviv Post office box 6688 Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 261-20-14 oe_konsulat@ukrpost.ua

Consulate of the Republic of Poland 110, I.Franka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-08-61 Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Lviv 9, I. Tobilevycha str., of. 2 Теl.: (+38 032) 245-11-80 Fax: (+38 032) 245-11-79 Visa Application Collection Centre of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden 1, Brativ Mikhnovskykh str., Submission Timings 08:30hrs–15:30hrs

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Lviv Listings Fitness Clubs

For children

Beauty formula 202, Stryiska str., Lviv Tel.: +38 032 295-85-55 Open 08:00–22:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun Closed. www.formulakrasy.com.ua

First Ukrainian Theater for Children and Youth 11, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272 68 41, 272 68 55

Fitness center “Plyazh” – premium and business offer 114, Knyagini Olgi str., Hours: 07.00–22.00 Sunday: 07.00–18.00 2 athletic gyms, 2 aerobic halls, Dance hall, Cardio training area Baths, Sauna and Massage Lviv’s biggest 50 meters long pool Hydro-masseurs Fitness bars Тел.: (+38 032) 263-60-55 www.aqualviv.com.ua Dolphin 12a, Trylovskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 244-36-31 Eurosport 1, Petrushevycha sqr., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-33-28 Grand Sofia 10, Shevchenka avn., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-40-94 Ellada 18, Mel’nyka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-16-62 Fighting sports club “Boyove aikido” 30, Rudnytskogo str., Lviv Tel: 067 497-37-21 Open: Mon.19:00–20:30 Wed. 18:30–20:00, Fri. 18.00–20.00 www.boyoveaikido.com.ua Fighting sports club ”Boyovy hopak” 8/10, Stefanyka str., Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-40-48 letters@hopak.org.ua www.hopak.org.ua Kiwi Fitness club 18, Stepana Bandery str., Tel.: +38 (032) 261 3573 info@kiwifitness.com.ua Open Weekdays 08:00–21:00; Sat 11.30–14:00;

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Entertainment centre Vesely Vylyk 106, Knyagini Olgi str., Tel.: (+38 032) 244 59 09, 067 67 55 339 www.veselyj-vulyk.com.ua Lviv regional puppet theatre 1, Danyla Halytskogo sq., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 272 08 32 Entertainment centre Leopark TM KING CROSS LEOPOLIS 30, Stryiska str., Sokilnyky, Lviv Tel.:+38(097) 284-39-85 Entertainment centre Leopark TM INTERCITY 67, Chornovola avn., Lviv Tel.:+38(097) 232-77-52 Aquapark PLYAZH 114, Knyagini Olgi str., Lviv

HOSTELS

Kostyushki Street 5, Lviv, Tel.: (+38 097) 60-555-99

reception@kavalier.com.ua www.kavalier.com.ua

wienhotel@mail.lviv.ua www.wienhotel.lviv.ua

GHOSTel - Medieval Hostel Kopernika Street 9 apt 10, Lviv, Tel.: (+38 098) 55 202 99

Nobilis Hotel 5, Fredra str,. Lviv Tel.:(+38 032) 295 -25-95 Fax: (+38 032) 295- 79-97 info@nobilis-hotel.com.ua

Hotel Vol’ter 60a, Lipynskogo str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 294-88-88

Hostel Del Pozitiff 13, Rynok Square Tel.: (+380 63) 777 1 222

Hotels Atlas Deluxe Hotel 27, Shevchenko Ave., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-47-64, (+38 067)555-91-11 info@hotelatlas.com.ua sales@hotelatlas.com.ua Chopin Hotel 7, Malanyuka sq., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 261-10-20 info@chopinhotel.com.ua www.chopinhotel.com.ua Dnister Hotel 6, Matejka str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 297-43-05 reservation@dnister.lviv.ua www.dnister.lviv.ua Hotel George 1, Mickiewicza sqr., Lviv Tel./Fax:(+38 032) 242-42-55 info@georgehotel.com.ua www.georgehotel.com.ua

Hostel “Knyazhy” 125a, Volodymyra velykogo str.

Tel.: (+38 032) 263-12-14 kniajy@cl.lv.ukrtel.net Hostel Europe 27, Valova Street, Lviv Tel.: (+38 097) 398-10-87; Tel.: (+38 032) 235-40-33 Lviv Euro Hostel 9/2, Kniazia Romana Street, Lviv Tel.: (+38 067) 266 100 4 Sport Hostel 26, Vinnichenka Street, App. 2, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 290-17-58, (+38 067) 313-68-68 Cherry Hostel

Hotel Taurus 5, Kn. Svyatoslava Sq., Lviv, Tel.: (+38 032) 255 - 44 - 51, (+38 067)360 - 77 - 99, Fax: (+38 032) 233- 10 -77 www.hotel-taurus.com info@hotel-taurus.com Reikartz Dworzec 107, Gorodotskaya str, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242 -51 -26 http://en.reikartz.com Reikartz Medievale 9, Drukarskaya str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242 -51 -33! medievale.lviv@reikartz.com www.en.reikartz.com

LeoCity Hostel 15, Konopnytskoi str., Apart.7, level 3, Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 276-13-07, (+38 063) 684-86-16 hostel.leocity@gmail.com Hostel “MISTERHOSTEL” Lviv, Bankivska str, 5 Tel.: (+38 032) 272-07-16, (+38 050) 706-88-57 misterhostel@gmail.com misterhostel. livejournal.com

Hotel Rius 12A, Hnatyuka str., Lviv Tel.:(+38 032) 256 - 89 - 56, (+38 097) 658 -21 -45 www.rius-hotel.lviv.ua

Citadel Inn Hotel & Resort We are passionate about your comfort!

11, Grabovskogo st., Lviv Tel.:( +38 032) 295-77-77 Mob.: (+38 097) 0000 - 860 reservation@citadel-inn.com.ua www.citadel-inn.com.ua Eurohotel 6av, Tershakovtsiv str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242-40-02 info@eurohotel.lviv.ua www.eurohotel.lviv.ua Hotel Leopolis 16, Teatralna str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 295-95-99 hotel@leopolishotel.com www.leopolishotel.com Kavalier Boutique Hotel Luxury boutique hotel with magnificent green territory in the historical center of the city.

70, Staroznesenska Str., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 242 3999 Mob.: (+38 093) 197 0101

Ramada Lviv Hotel Horodotska Street\ Kiltseva Doroga Tel.:(+38 032) 243 -00 -10 Mob. :(+38 067) 320 -44 -77 reception@ramadalviv.com.ua

www.ramadalviv.com.ua

PANORAMA Lviv Hotel 45, Svobody avn., Lviv Tel.: (+38 032) 225-90-00 reception@panorama-hotel.com.ua www.panorama-hotel.com.ua Suputnyk 116, Knyagini Olgi str., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 230-40-66 suputnyk@mail.lviv.ua www.suputnyk.com Vienna Hotel 12, Svobody avn., Lviv Tel./Fax: (+38 032) 244-43-16

Vintage Boutique Hotel 25/27, Staroyevreyska str., Tel.: +38 032 235 68 34 Fax. +38 032 235 70 24 info@vintagehotel.com.ua www.vintagehotel.com.ua

Deluxe hotel “Kupava” – Hotspot for Your important events!

17, Komarova str, Lviv Tel: (+38 032) 245 03 45 (+38 067) 238 35 36 office@kupavahotel.com www.kupavahotel.com

Law firms

Arzinger West Ukrainian Branch 6, Generala Chuprynky str., Office 1 79013 Lviv, Ukraine Tel.: +38 (032) 242 96 96 Fax: +38 (032) 242 96 95 www. arzinger.ua J&L Consulting LLC 11, Sholom-Aleykhem str., Lviv 79007, Ukraine Tel.: (+38 032) 297–05–96/97 www.j-l.com.ua

Soldatenko, Lukashyk & partners SL&P has been ranked in “Top 50 Ukrainian Law Firms” SL&P provides complete range of legal & notary services Tel.: +38 (032) 235-76-42 Fax: +38 (032) 236-72-87 info@slp.com.ua www.slp.com.ua

English speaking real estate and corporate lawyers Tel.: +38 (032) 253-1000 Fax: +38 (032) 253-1030 www.burhan.com.ua Proconsult 76/6, I. Franko str.,Lviv Tel.: +38 (032) 298-47-16 Tel./Fax: +38 (032) 276-18-88 office@proconsult.lviv.net www.proconsult.com.ua

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Lviv Listings MEDICAL CARE

Hotel "Sribni leleky" Chornovola str., 17 Tel.: (+38 033) 275-79-99

American Medical Centers - Lviv Three Bogomoltsa Street T: + 38 032 253 7000 (24 hours) E: lviv@amcenters.com www.amcenters.com

POST Central Post Office 1,Slovatskogo str., www.ukrposhta.com Open 09.00–17.00

Regional hotels Ternopil Hotel "Yukhnovych" Rodyny Barvinskyh str., 3a Tel.: (+38 035) 243-39-56 www.uko.org.ua Hotel "Ternopil" Zamkova str., 14 Tel.: (+38 035) 252-42-63 www.hotelternopil.com Lutsk Hotel "Zaleski" Kryvyj Val str., 39 Tel.: (+38 033) 277-27-01 www.zaleski-hotel.com

Ivano-Frankivsk Hotel "Black castle" Kalush highway 7 Tel.: +38-0342-57-15-00 www.blackcastle. ifrastudio.com Hotel "Park" Mazepy str., 146 Tel.: (+38 034) 259-55-95 www.parkhotel.com.ua

Tel.: (+38 031) 264-07-64 www.hotel-praha.com.ua Hotel Uzhgorod 2, B.Khmelnitcskogo sq, Tel.: (+38 031) 261-90-50 www.hoteluzhgorod.com

RESORTS Smerekova Khata Slavske town, 57b I.Franko str.

Tel.: (+ 38 032) 51 42-650

Hotel "Atrium" Galytska str., 31 Tel.: +38-0342-55-78-79 www.atrium.if.ua Stryj Hotel “Magnet” Shashkevych str., 21 Tel./fax: +38 03245 40029 enter@hotelmagnet.com.ua www.hotelmagnet.com.ua Uzhhorod Hotel “Old CONTINENT” S.Petefy square, 4 Tel.: (+38 031) 266-93-66 www.hoteloldcontinent.com Hotel “Praha” Verhovinskaya str., 38

Knyazhi Ozera Lviv region, Mostyska area, Knyazhy Mist village Tel.: (+ 38 032) 34 -346-84 Royal Hotels and SPA Resorts Tsesar 61-65, Sukhovolia str., Truskavets, Lviv region Tel.: +38 068 480 98 47, (099) 205 40 00 www.hotel-royalcezar.in.ua Karpatsky Zatyshok Lviv region, Skole area, Slavske town, 77, i.Franko str., Tel.: (+ 38 067) 314-11-10 zatyshok@ecolan.lviv.ua

Svityaz Resort 25, Sukhovolya str., Truskavets 82200, Lviv region, Ukraine Tel.: + 38 03 247 713 44 + 38 067 371 17 54 + 38 063 308 53 85 www.svityaz-resort.com.ua info@svityaz-resort.com.ua

Radisson Blu Resort, Bukovel 220 LP Shchyvky, Polianytsia, Yaremche, IvanoFrankovsk, Ukraine 78593 Tel. +380 (343) 437900 www.radissonblu. com/resort-bukovel

Mirage Lviv region, Mostyska area, Village Sudova vishnja, Zagorodt str., 205b Tel.: (+ 38 03234) 370-23

Perlyna Karpat Lviv region, Skole area, Slavske, 43b, i. Franko str.

Tel.: (+ 38 032) 514-21-03 www.perlyna.com

Tourist basics Tourist Info City Hall, Rynok Square, 1 Tel./Fax: (032) 254 60 79 www.touristinfo.lviv.ua tic@city-adm.lviv.ua Open: 10.00 – 19.00 Sat.: 10.00 – 18.00 Sun.: 10.00 – 17.00.

Information service of Lviv City council +38 032 297-55-55 available in Ukrainian, Russian, English, German and Portuguese languages.

Open daily 10.00-21.00

Sports MegaSport 106, Kniahyni Ol'hy st., Tel.: (032) 245 28 62 Open Mon-Sat 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:30 - 19:00.

Adidas 5, Shevchenko ave.,.

Tel.: (032) 232 46 03.

Open daily 10:00-20:00 SportMaster 100, Vygovskogo st., Tel.: (032)229 51 71 Open daily 10:00 - 22:00

www.amcenters.com

Convenient and affordable healthcare in Lviv

American Medical Centers, Ukraine’s leading international health provider network, is proud to announce the opening of its Lviv ambulatory and assistance care facility.

At AMC, we are committed to professional and compassionate healthcare. Our focus is to provide the best patient experience possible, to be available 24-hours a day, delivering responsible, evidenced-based care in a clean, modern and positive environment.

Our goal is to re-invent the doctor visit through affordable annual health plans, innovative technology and equipment, direct insurance billing, and your personal physician choice. Over the next few months and years we want to show you how we’re different and why good care truly matters.

For plan enrollment or more information, please visit us at www.amcenters.com

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www.eba.com.ua Volume 6, issue 05 May 2015

EBA Western Ukraine Address: 6, Stepana Bandery str. office 3, Lviv Tel.: +38032-261 29 28, Fax: +38 032 261-22-68 www.eba.lviv.com.ua, lviv@eba.com.ua

Monthly news and views from the European Business Association’s Western Ukraine office

EBA PERSONALITY Anders Johansen Founder of J & L Сonsulting

Can we start with an introduction of yourself and an overview of your company?

As a Dane with IT and a book-keeping background I was involved in several projects in textile industry. I have always had an adventurous spirit, so that’s how I ended in Ukraine in 2001.

My task was to start a greenfield project for Danish textile company “Joha Ukraine” in Lviv region. After my contract was finished I got few more similar requests. Actually, that position gave me a greater understanding of the issues that my future clients were facing. Many foreign companies were finding Ukraine of early 2000’s as a new Klondike for their activity.

That’s how the idea to create J&L Consulting, a local partner for foreign companies, appeared in 2003. Our first clients where mostly production companies seeking for good outsourcing conditions in Ukraine. The area of our practices included legal and accounting support, but also has been growing with time and today varies from export-import support to HR and business analytics. 14 full-time employees are now working for the company.

I have always wanted to bring the European principles into sphere of business in Ukraine. Therefore, one of my goals was to build a company, which main policy would be a total care for the client and fulfillment of all its needs. Now I can state that 12 years of our activity proves we are successfully achieving this goal.

How do you position your company on the market?

J&L Consulting is a mid-sized consulting firm with a solid background. Mostly we are serving foreign companies, which are operating in Ukraine. Our clients want to be certain that they have access to the most modern and innovative solutions – and they get it – that’s our products and high quality of our services. We can act on many levels meanwhile paying attention to the smallest details of our client’s cases. Whether it is a production unit for 100+ or less, or it is a sales representative office in agriculture or IT, we will handle all the practical things to ensure that our clients are successful in doing business in Ukraine.

What are your top priorities for the next 12 months?

In changing surroundings, where Ukraine is at the moment,

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it is my top priority to focus on understanding of clients’ needs and provide them with evaluation of their specific businesses and all-round service both with the aim of risk diversification and identification of new opportunities. I therefore will strive to be at the very cutting edge of the consulting industry.

There are a lot of new challenges in front of the company, and therefore I want the company to concentrate on employees’ development and create comfortable and inviting atmosphere for our potential clients. Moreover, I would like to invite our present and prospective clients and business partners to see what our new office is like and celebrate our 12 years anniversary together.

Do you have any plans for expansion? What are your growth ambitions?

Bigger office is already an expansion, isn’t it?

We are always looking for more business, and we have started with expanding our sale/marketing department recently, so I expect a minimum of 25% growth in Euro turnover next year. Also we are working on business proposals including new services we’ll be offering to our clients.

What key market drivers are positively impacting your business?

Ukrainian young people, which go abroad to study and come back to their home country and exchange gained knowledge are making a new fundament of domestic market and contribute to the change of mentality.

Different social initiatives driven by proactive part of the population help to change business climate in Ukraine.

Government policy and for sure more reforms carried out faster will seriously impact investment climate in Ukraine and consulting business particularly.

Which business sectors present the most interesting investment opportunities in today’s Western Ukrainian market?

There are several sectors I can recommend, but mostly I’d stop on IT and Agriculture. Ukraine still offers the best quality and great fertility black soil (Chornozem) in Europe with plenty of private farmers and food markets willing to cooperate. With world’s striving for organic foods and sustainable farming – Ukraine offers endless opportunities in this field.

As for IT business – it’s not a secret that Lviv is an IT capital of Ukraine offering competitive prices for great quality services and moderate timing. Also the mentality of Ukrainian specialists is close to the western type, which makes it much easier to work with in comparison with Asian competitors.

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Procedures simplification and Technical barriers to trade elimination. Which one(s) so you foresee as the most vital and why?

All of them are important, and in order to improve the business climate and attract foreign investors, Ukraine should undertake its utmost to improve these. However, in my opinion the problem of corruption and Land reform are the biggest barriers for investors right now.

What in your opinion can be done to improve investment attractiveness of Ukraine?

Ukrainians like to make things complicated – investors like to take business easier. There’s nothing better in the eyes of a client/ a citizen/ a friend than transparency and honesty.

Get rid of the corrupt scheme in the justice, tax, customs, education and medical departments, then you will see the growth here.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE NETHERLANDS On April 23, Regional Coordination Council of EBA Western Ukrainian Office took part in business breakfast with Mr. Kees Klompenhouwer, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine and representatives of Dutch business community who came to Lviv and Volyn regions in order to find business partners and opportunities for investments.

During the meeting Taras Yurynts, the Deputy Head of EBA Western Ukrainian Office Regional Coordination Council and Oleg Drin, the member of Regional Coordination Council told about advantages and challenges of their investment experience in the Western region and Ukraine and also answered to all questions raised by Dutch investors.

How do you think what reforms or actions should be made

by Ukrainian government in order to improve business climate in Ukraine and Lviv region in particular?

Make things more transparent, lower the tax on work, update your education system, and make sure that investors can buy land.

Could you share your business success story?

Our success is connected with the success of our clients. If you sit in the car and drive deeper in Lviv, Ternopil and other regions you will see successfully operating factories instead of abandoned former USSR premises or farms. We have established more than 80 companies with foreign investments on the Ukrainian market.

So, taking into consideration the fact that our company has been working in a very specific sphere for more than 12 years – I think that fact speaks for itself. Our success is, first of all, the success of our clients.

What are your personal recommendations for anyone who wants to be successful in business?

There is no 100% success formula, except hard work. You should always keep focus on your goal, be prepared to invest all your time, all your money, efforts and resources. Otherwise, forget about it.

What is the most important management lesson you have learned?

I learned that one should never underestimate the skills and energy of people – if you provide them with the right tools and resources, you will reach the success. And always be ready to invest in people.

What drives you in your professional and personal life?

Despite promising and developing market, Ukraine still remains quite complex and bureaucratic for the new entrants.

Nevertheless, I like to observe the development of both the country and people that are around me. I like and appreciate working with professionals and also eager to share my knowledge and experience.

It is crucial to remain up-to-date with constantly changing dynamic business environment and that’s also what we did last month by moving into new and modern office at 33A Lychakivska street.

If speaking about my personal life, I am both a happy husband and father of two beautiful daughters. That is one of the driven forces – to know that I am responsible for my children and a wonderful wife, their development and happiness.

Also I am talking about harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with EU norms that would open opportunities for Ukrainian goods and services to become competitive and enter new markets, namely European markets that will promote the economic development.

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After the business breakfast Dutch Trade Mission also met the Head of Regional State Administration and Mayor of Lviv, having already prepared questions and some proposals of future projects.

Later on the same day, seminar on doing business with the Netherlands was held at Lviv Regional Council. Seminar started with welcome speeches by Mr. Kees Klompenhouwer, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and representative of Lviv region council. During the seminar participants found out more about what the Netherlands have to offer Ukraine, the PUM program for Ukrainian SME’s, the major aspects of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Business Club Kyiv-The Netherlands and the EBRD programs for Ukrainian SME’s.

Seminar became a good platform for creating cooperation between Dutch and Ukrainian companies, event’s participants.

At the evening Ratusha Restaurant hosted the networking reception on the occasion of Dutch King’s Day and the visit of the Dutch Trade Mission to Lutsk and Lviv. Guests of the reception had wonderful opportunity to meet Mr. Kees Klompenhouwer, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherland and Embassy representatives in informal atmosphere, establish new business contacts and discuss some relevant issues with Dutch and Ukrainian business communities.

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In this issue of Lviv Today Markian Malskyy, Partner of Arzinger law firm, Head of West Ukrainian Branch Office, attorney-at-law, PhD, is answering the following question: What are the latest changes in Ukrainian legislation regarding Agribusiness?

A In March 2015 the Parliament of Ukraine adopted few draft laws which aim to simplify agribusiness. In particular, they are draft of the law on amendments to some laws regarding incentives for the establishment and operation of family farms, on licensing some types of business activities,and draft of the law amending the Tax Code to support agricultural producers.

Simplified establishment of family farms It is proposed to amend the laws on farms and owner-operated farms by setting the stage for the transformation of owneroperated farms into family farms with the status of a legal entity or an individual agricultural producer. The Draft Law proposes to support the simplified procedure for transforming owner-operated farms into family farms, to simplify their registration and organization as well as the relevant licensing procedure. The amendments are intended to eliminate tax barriers in the sale of products generated by owner-operated farms.

Simplified licensing for agribusiness The Draft Law will substantially simplify the licensing procedure and reduced the number of business activity types subject to licensing. The Law will introduce modern electronic technologies for issuing licenses, will lay the foundation for more transparent partner relations between government and business in terms of licensing, and will improve the rating of Ukraine under the World Bank classification due to more favorable conditions for the development of entrepreneurship and advanced investment attractiveness.

The Law cancels three licenses for agribusiness: – for trade in pesticides and agrochemicals; – for fumigation activities; – for trade in breeding resources.

The first two of the above have been cancelled pursuant to the requirement to harmonize the legislation with EU standards, in particular under Directive 2009/129/EC. For instance, trade in breeding resources is classified as low-risk business activity.

Therefore, its licensing has been cancelled almost worldwide.

Draft Law to support agricultural producers It is proposed to renew the special VAT treatment for processing plants to tax supply transactions with own products (milk, raw milk, dairy products, meat, meat products, other animal processing products (skins, offal, meat and bone meal) made of the milk or meat supplied as live weight by agricultural enterprises, as of 1 January 2015. Also, the Draft Law proposes to change the distribution mechanism for VAT costs paid as compensation to agricultural producers for milk or meat sold by them in live weight in 2015. To this end, it is proposed to transfer the full amounts of compensations calculated as a positive difference between the amount of tax liabilities and the VAT credit amount to special accounts of milk- or meatprocessing plants. On their part, the processing plants will use the value added tax amounts received in special accounts only to pay compensations to agricultural producers for milk and meat sold by them in live weight.

In order to get your question answered by Mr. Markian Malskyy on the pages of LVIV TODAY, please send them by e-mail to info@lvivtoday.com.ua (subject: Legal Advice)

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EBA BUSINESS BREAKFAST WITH FINNISH DIPLOMATIC MISSION On April, 15 Regional Coordination Council of EBA Western Ukrainian Office took part in business breakfast with Arya Makkonen, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Finland in Ukraine and Finnish business representatives, which have business in Western region or plan to establish business here.

Anton Podilchak and Alina Boychuk told them how the situation in doing business in Lviv had changed, how much the degree of corruption had decreased and on what the Association paid attention in collaboration with the regional authorities. Thus, having analyzed this information the participants of the breakfast had an opportunity to see the pros and cons of investing in the Western region.

Then the regional manager of the Association together with the Finnish trade mission had visited the Head of the Lviv Regional State Administration and the Mayor of the city in order to discuss existing problems and find some possible solutions.

Both meetings were held in a productive format with the assistance of the Finnish experience and openness to cooperation of regional and city authorities.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING On Tuesday, April 21, at 5 p.m. at the EBA office in Lviv the EBA Management Committee meeting on “Corporate Management in Shell” was held. The invited speaker of the meeting was Mr Peter Shirt who worked for Shell for 25 years holding the last position in Shell as Vice President of Corporate Affairs in Russia. Mr Peter Shirt told the participants about history of Shell, its structure, main activities and corporate management secrets.

Shell is vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 140 countries.

On behalf of EBA members we are grateful to Mr Shirt for his time and motivation and hope to see him again at our meetings!

OUTDOOR MEETING OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND MANUFACTURING COMMITTEE On April 22, EBA members visited the EBA member-company Lviv Brewery (Carlsberg Ukraine). The participant of the meeting had seen the manufacturing capacities during the company tour kindly guided by Mr Oleksiy Oliynichuk, director of Lviv Brewery. After the tour Mr. Oliynichuk presented the general overview of the company activities and specifics of the beer production. Also the participants of the meeting visited Beer Museum and had a chance to taste the products of the Lviv Brewery Company.

EBA Western Ukrainian Office on behalf of EBA members expresses its gratitude to Mr Oleksiy Oliynichuk and Lviv Brewery Company for the opportunity to visit the plant and get valuable knowledge and informative answers on questions concerning manufacturing.

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