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New Visa Rules:Confused? You will be!

4 What’s Up

On 1 June, 2011, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued new laws regarding visas. They came into effect on Septem-ber 10 this year. As far as we could see, the authorities were still trying to work out the details only days before it came

into effect, so it seemed pointless writing about it. Since then, not much has changed, and most expats requiring visas remain in differing stages of confusion. Rest assured, we at What’s On, even after extensive inves-tigation, are at a highly advanced stage of confusions, but we’ll tell you what we know, and hope it helps.The new law introduces major changes in the Ukrainian visa rules and broadens the list of foreigners entitled to obtain Temporary Residency Permits. It aims to standardise visa and temporary residence rules and to bring them into line with European Union practices. Whether it has made it easier is a question for later, but early signs are good, because the number of visa types has been cut signifi cantly to only three. Those three are as follows:

Type B: Transit visa (up to 5 days)Type C: Short-term visa (up to 90 days within 180) granted for a period from six months Type D: Long-term (over 90 days)

There is still no requirement for visas for citizens of some countries (in-cluding EU states, USA, Canada and Japan) for stays of up to 90 days in any 180. This means you can come for 90 days in one trip and then re-main outside the country for 90 days, or you can make multiple shorter trips to Ukraine totalling no more than 90 days in a 180 day period start-ing with the date of your fi rst entry. Short-term visas will be issued for various purposes including tourism, business or religious trips. But of most interest will be long-term visas for stays of over 90 days, granted for a period of up to three years. Long-term visas will be issued for the purpose of entry for employment.Visas are issued by Ukrainian embassies and consulates abroad. There is no way to obtain a visa in Ukraine or at the border. The new long term visas are single-entry and are valid for 45 days (the validity dates deter-

mine when you can enter the country, not how long you can stay). This new type of visa replaces all previously existing visa types that allowed stays in Ukraine for more than 90 days. We are ominously warned that processing times vary, and have heard rumours of lengthy delays.During the 45 day validity period, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit at your local immigration offi ce (usually referred to by its old acronym, OVIR). The temporary residence permit gives you full legal status in Ukraine and lets you freely travel in and out of Ukraine for as long as it is valid. You will not need to apply for a new visa if you leave Ukraine and you will not need to re-register with OVIR during the permit’s validity period. The situation with regards to family members of residency permit holders is less clear.To apply for a residence permit once in Ukraine, you will need a letter from the inviting party verifi ed by the respective state body (you also need this to apply for a long term visa). If someone is applying on your behalf, you need to provide them with a letter of permission along with a power of attorney.The new visa rules are not retroactive and all previously-issued visas, extensions of stay, and temporary residency permits will be still valid until their expiration date. In the past, some travellers have used multiple-entry Ukrainian busi-ness or private stay visas to reside in Ukraine, getting extensions of stay (or “registering”) to remain in Ukraine for more than 90 days. Extensions of stay may still be possible under limited conditions. However, there is no guarantee they will be granted or that holders of “old” visas will be re-admitted to Ukraine if they have already been in the country for more than 90 days out of the preceding 180. If Ukrainian immigration au-thorities decide that you cannot extend your stay in Ukraine or that you cannot re-enter the country after a trip outside the country, embassies likely won’t be able to help you. You will have no choice but to apply for a new long stay visa abroad. Finally, foreigners who have been married to a Ukrainian for more than two years are eligible for permanent residency in Ukraine, and you’ll need to contact your local OVIR offi ce or your nearest Ukrainian embas-sy or consulate abroad for more information.

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Have you ever been to Ukrainskiy Dim on European Square? Certainly you have! But I’m willing to bet you didn’t know that back in the 19th century it was the fi rst theatre in all of Kyiv. Made of wood, it contained benches that could seat 400 and

featured 3D plays in Polish! The building was horribly drafty, and rain would often drip onto the heads of spectators, but everyone loved it for the earthy experience!

First ActFor those of us who know what exists there now, this is an incredible morsel of history. But there are theatrical fi nds in this city that go back even fur-ther. In the 17th and 18th centuries, students of the Mohyla Academy staged their own plays, amazing people with their creativity. One such play startled spectators with a ladder hanging from the heavens and angels hovering above a hole in which a huge serpent breathed fi ery smoke. A boat fl oating upon a sea with thunder ringing from all directions also made it into this play, Freedom of Drama, about which local papers wrote great reviews. How did the actors and stagehands make it all look so real? It will remain a secret of the set-master for centuries to come. Back to the tour.

Did you know that the modern Ukraina movie theatre on Horodetskoho was once a horse circus, concert-hall and theatre all in one? The owner of the plot, a man by the name of Krutikov, hired a very talented architect by the name of Bratman to build the 2,500 capacity complex back in the 19th century. Interestingly, the building beside the theatre/circus/concert-hall, now the Kyiv Conservatory, was once a well-known, luxurious hotel called the Continental. When the famous Russian bass Fyodor Shaliapin came to Kyiv, he would stay at the Continental and give concerts at the theatre nearby. With the street full of enthusiastic citizens, all wanting a piece of him, Shaliapin would often have to walk across the roof in order to make it to his own concert in time!Horodetskoho is still considered one of Kyiv’s most exuberant streets even today. Full of restaurants and shops selling all manner of luxury goods, in the 19th century it was known as Little Nice. One of the reasons has to do with a fl ower shop called Flora of Nice not far from Krutikov’s theatre. Well-off citizens of the capital would frequent the fl ower shop in which fl owers were fl own in directly from France. Bouquets were bought and presented to renowned stars, such as Sara Bernhardt or Maria Zankovetska, tour-ing the country.

Second ActContinuing our tour, the next stop is Ivan Franko Theatre. It’s hard to be-lieve but the square on which the theatre sits used to be a lake with walk-ing paths around the large body of water. Various Kyivites would dress up in costume as their favourite heroes and create their own pantomimes while the rest of the city watched on attentively. Short write-ups would

“Kyiv is one huge theatre and all the people are its actors.” This is the famous quote I had in my head as I walked around some of the oldest theatres in town late one afternoon just last week. The weather was beautiful. The scenery, stunning. The information, very interesting!

The Secr

of Kyiv Theat

6 Kyiv CultureYulia Hudoshnyk

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music 30 September – 6 October 20118

The Quintessential The Quintessential Ballet ComposerBallet ComposerTchaikovsky Gala Ballet performance, National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)1 October at 19.00The late great Petro Tchaikovsky is fairly recognised as one of the best composers of all time. Often inspired by the Ukrainian land and its people, his accomplishments are being cel-ebrated this week on the anniversary of his birth 170 years ago. Helped along by Stars of the Russian Ballet, prima ballerina Ulyana Lopatkina will be among them. Awarded both at home and abroad, these are some of the leading dancers in all of Russia, and bringing you a number of pieces amongst the great composer’s reper-toire, you’re going to want seats this evening. Tickets are 350 – 2000hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

World Ballet Stars World Ballet Stars Gather in KyivGather in KyivInternational Festival of World Ballet Stars. National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)30 September at 19.00This season is stuffed with sophis-ticated ballet events! One of which includes the international festival of World Ballet Stars! Coming back for the 18th time, and gathering the best of the best in classical ballet, this gala concert will feature such stars as Ilze Liepa, Anastasiya Voloch-kova and Vladimir Malakhov. There will also be a Ukrainian portion to the programme which will present no less eminent performances by the Kyiv Modern Ballet as well as soloists of leading Ukrainian ballet troupes. For this evening specifi-cally, everyone has prepared a solo composition, showing nothing but their best! Tickets are 80 – 1000hrv. For more in-formation call 279-1169.

30 Friday

CONCERT

OF CLASSICAL MUSIC –

COMMEMORATING

ANATOLIY SOLOVYANENKO

Featuring Solovyanenko (soprano), Kyryrlov (tenor), Solodky (tenor), Chikirov (lyrical baritone), Reutova (piano), Voytekh (piano)Works by Rossini, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, LysenkoTime: 19.30

National House of Organ and Chamber Music

528-3186

KYIV MUSIC FEST

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Time: 19.00

National Philharmonic of Ukraine278-1697

GALA-CONCERT

Celebrating Mykola Dyadyura and Oleksiy BaklanTime: 19.00

National Opera Theatre of Ukraine279-1169

IN THE DRUMMING LANE

History of the railroad in 27 scenesTime: 19.00

Suzirya Theatre 212-4188

THE PINK BRIDGE

Play in 2 actsTime: 19.00

Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro

517-1955

MY FAIR LADY

Musical in 2 actsTime: 19.00

Kyiv Operetta287-6257

THE ORDINARY STORY

Play in 2 actsTime: 19.00

Molody Theatre278-7392

1 SaturdayKYIV MUSIC FEST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALTime: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine

278-1697

THE SOROCHYNSKIY FAIROperetta in 2 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta

287-6257

THE MARINATED ARISTOCRAT

Ukrainian/British fantasy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre

278-7392

IN THE CAPTIVITY OF PASSIONSDrama in 1 actTime: 19.00OLEKSANDER VERTYNSKIY. HOST OF THE BALLMono-spectacleTime: 20.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223

ANNA KARENINAA chronicle of passion & sinTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro

517-1955

DON JUAN. A PANTOMIME FOR WISEASSESIronic mystic drama Time: 19.00Pechersk Theatre

253-6550

2Sunday

ZORBA THE GREEK

Ballet in 2 actsTime: 19.00National Opera of Ukraine

279-1169

JUBILEE EVENING OF IHOR BORKO

Featuring the National Radio Company of Ukraine’s Academic Orchestra of Folk and Popular Music Works by Bizet, Frank, Ukrainian folk songsTime: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music

528-3186

TALANMelodrama in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre

278-7392

COFFEE CANTATAEvening-concert in 1 actTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta

287-6257

SHELMENKO THE DRAYMANComedy in 2 actsTime: 12.00EDITH PIAF. LIFE ON CREDITMusical in 2 actsTime: 19.00I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre

279-5921

1001 PASSIONS/THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFETragic comedy Time: 12.00LAST LOVEMelodrama in 2 actsTime: 18.00MY MOCKING HAPPINESSA staged novelTime: 19.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223

3Monday

120TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERHIY PROKOFIEV

Concert of instrumental and vocal musicTime: 19.00House of Actors

253-8247/2081

THE BATOperetta in 3 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta

287-6257

LYING THE PURE TRUTHPlay in 1 actTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro

517-1955

URUS SHAITANTales of the Cossack Otaman and Turkish Sultan in 2 actsTime: 19.00I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre

279-5921

THE 105TH PAGE OF LOVEDrama in 2 actsTime: 19.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223

5Wednesday

CARMEN

Opera in French in 3 actsTime: 19.00

National Opera Theatre of Ukraine279-1169

THE SEVILLE ENGAGEMENT

Comic opera in 2 actsTime: 19.00

Molody Theatre278-7392

SILVA

Operetta in 2 actsTime: 19.00

Kyiv Operetta287-6257

WHERE THE WIND BLOWS

Play in 1 actTime: 19.00

Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro

517-1955

200TH ANNIVERSARY

OF FRANZ LISZT

Featuring Martine Reyners (soprano, Belgium), Sukhovienko (piano, Ukraine)Works by LisztTime: 19.30

National House of Organ and Chamber Music

528-3186

IN KYIV ON PODIL

Drama by the Dzerkalo TheatreTime: 19.00

House of Actors253-8247/2081

THE SCHOOL OF SCANDAL

Comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00

L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223

6 ThursdaySPARTACUSBallet in 3 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine

279-1169

QUARTET FOR TWOComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre

278-7392

BALL AT THE SAVOYOperetta in 3 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta

287-6257

PLAYING CHONKINPlay in 2 actsTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro

517-1955

AN EVENING OF VOCAL MUSICFeaturing Mitryaev (counter-tenor), Khodakivska (soprano)Time: 19.00House of Actors

253-8247/2081

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTLight-hearted comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00VALENTINE’S DAYDrama in 2 actsTime: 20.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223MRS. MINISTERComedy in 4 actsTime: 19.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre

234-4223

4TuesdayVIENNA WALTZBallet in 2 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine

279-1169

THE KONOTOP WITCHMusical burlesque in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre

278-7392

: What's On Recommended

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2Sunday

SOYUZ 44(JAZZ)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

FOXTROT MUSIC BAND(COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

NASA(COVER BAND)Time: 20.00Admission: call and checkRoute 66 (Zhulyanska 87/30)

239-3865

3Monday

LA FAMILIA SEXTET (US, LATINO-JAZZ)

Time: 19.00Admission: 100–260hrv Artist’s House (Artema 1-5)

095-111-5577

ARTEM LEBEDEV BAND(JAZZ)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

TRES DESEOS(COVER BAND)Time: 22.00 Admission: freeDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

NIGHT BLOCK(COVER BAND) Time: 21.30 Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

4Tuesday

FUSION BAND (JAZZ-ROCK)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

MORE KHUANA(COVER BAND)Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

JERRY (COVER BAND) Time: 21.30 Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

TROPICANA DANCE PARTY (LATINO)Time: 20.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)

292-2900

5Wednesday

BLACKPAPERPLANES, UNSIGNED CHAR

(POP-ROCK)Time: 22.00Admission: call and checkArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

THE MAGMA(COVER BAND)Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

ROCKING WOLVES(COVER BAND) Time: 21.00 Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

VZROSLIY BAND, MR OCH AND HIS ROOT BOYS(COVER BANDS)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhulyanska 87/30)

239-3865

REBUS(COVER BAND)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkCiro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12)

221-4545

1SaturdayACOUSTIC QUARTET, RED ROCKS (POP-ROCK, COVER BAND)Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

PERKALABA (ROCK)

Time: 21.00Admission: 80-120hrvBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)

461-8788

RED ROCKS(COVER BAND)Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

OT VINTA, CRAZY TRAIN (COVER BANDS)Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

GRIESZEK AND AGNIESZKA CHEBURINSKY (POLAND, BOOGIE-WOOGIE)Time: 21.00Admission: 50hrvStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)

292-2900

30Friday

BOOMBOX (POP) Time: 21.00Admission: 220–650hrvCrystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)

288-5074

CHILIBOMBERS (POP-ROCK)

Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

HOT GUYS (COVER BAND)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)

390-6106

ANGIE NEARS(COVER BAND)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)

461-8788

BEEFEATERS(COVER BAND)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a)

459-0551

OT VINTA, MORE KHUANA(COVER BANDS)Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

NUMER482, RED ROCKS(POP-ROCK, COVER BAND)Time: 22.00 Admission: 70hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

RIFFS (COVER BAND)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)

292-2900

MORE KHUANA

(COVER BAND)

Time: 20.00

Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)

292-2900

6Thursday

KURT ELLING

(USA, JAZZ)

Time: 19.30

Admission: 150–1500hrvOctober Palace (Instytutska 1)

279-1582

OKEAN ELZY

(POP-ROCK)

Time: 19.00

Admission: 200–1250hrvPalace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)

247-2444

JACK FROST

(FUSION)

Time: 22.00

Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)

279-4137

RUKY V BRYUKY

(COVER BAND)

Time: 22.00

Admission: 30hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4)

278-1717

MR OCH AND HIS ROOT

BOYS (COVER BAND)

Time: 21.30

Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25)

451-8528

JOKER’S (COVER BAND)

Time: 21.00

Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)

292-2900

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: What's On Recommended

Live Music 30 September – 6 October 2011

An Apocalyptic 7An Apocalyptic 7thth SymphonySymphonyApocalyptica (Finland, symphonic metal), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1) 2 October at 19.00Their Worlds Collide European tour met its culmination here in Ukraine in 2008, making the decision to return this fall an easy one. Playing everything from symphonic to neo-classical heavy metal using instruments seen mostly in orchestras, three cellists and one drummer make up the Apocalyptica quartet. Their seventh studio album and most recent is entitled 7th Sympho-ny, and has been hailed their greatest masterpiece yet! Check it out. Tickets are 250 – 700hrv. For more in-formation call 246-7406.

Tango 3.0 TourTango 3.0 TourGotan Project (France, tripped up Tango), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)30 September at 19.00These guys are not world famous, but they should be. Taking classic world music and mixing it up with beats and breaks reminiscent of the sounds coming from top DJs around the globe, the Gotan trio have done something really special. Coming together in 1999, Philippe Cohen Solal, Eduardo Makaroff and Christoph H Müller love love love everything tango (as you can see if you look close enough at their name). Featured in Schindler’s List, The Scent of a Woman and Shall We Dance, their tracks are so intense they will send shivers up your spine. Deserving of all the acclaim they receive and more, take these guys in. Tickets are 200 – 1900hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

It’s All About the VoiceIt’s All About the VoiceVocal Zone (vocal jazz), National Music Academy (Architect Horodetskiy 1-3/11)1 – 2 October at 19.00 For the fourth consecutive year, the Ukrainian a cappella sextet Mansound is organising an amazing show of vocal talent from all over the world. This year, they have put together Fool Moon from Hungary, Pitsj from Norway, Dedooks from Russia along with Ukraine’s own Belback and Beauty B. Together with their own harmonies, the diversity in genres this evening will range from jazz to funk, soul, folk, gospel, pop, rock and everything else in between. It should be a good time! Tickets are 100 – 250hrv. For more in-formation call 050-311-4837.

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Family

PUPPET THEATREHrushevskoho 1A (metro Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

278-5808

MUNICIPAL PUPPET THEATREMytropolska 1

513-1500

MARIONETTE THEATRESahaidochnoho 29/3 (metro Poshtova Ploshcha)

417-3058http://marionet.com.ua

CIRCUSPeremohy 2 (metro Vokzalna)

486-3927www.circus.com.ua

ZOOPeremohy Pr. 32

241-7769www.zoo.kiev.ua

DYVOSVIT4D cinema, children’s labyrinth, attractions Marshala Malinovskoho 24/10

502-0088www.dyvosvit.ua

BUTTERFLY ULTRAMARINECinema, children’s playground, bowling, arcadeUritskoho 1A (metro Vokzalna)

206-0350www.kino-butterfly.com.ua

KOBZOV CIRCUS239-2181

Prospekt Pobedy 82www.circus-kobzov.com.ua

MYSTICAL-AQUARIUM CENTREKoshytsa 8A (metro Poznyaky)

502-1796www.aquariumfish.com.ua

NEMO DOLPHINARIUMAkademika Glushkova 9

520-5550www.nemokiev.com

KYIV PLANETARIUMChervonoarmiyska 57/3

287-7508www.planet.org.ua/about.html

AQUAPARK TERMINAL Aquapark, shopping and entertainment centreKyivska 316 in the town of Brovary

200-1450www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

YASNOGORODSKYA OSTRICH FARMPodlesnaya 32, Yasnohorodska (30km outside of Kyiv)

782-3240www.ostrich.com.ua

HOPAK IN KYIVHopak Training Centres

332-7747 or 067-933-3244Visit http://hopak.kiev.ua/ua/

NABEG HORSEBACK RIDING CENTRE Vishgorodska 85

067-712-3384http://www.loshadi.kiev.ua/

KYIV HORSE RACE TRACKAkademika Glushkova 10

266-2223

STATE MUSEUM OF TOYSKlovskiy 8

253-5400

INTERESNIY KIEVTours in and around Kyiv in English!

491-1176 or 068-121-4458Visit www.interesniy.kiev.ua/new/tour/english

PYROHOVO OPEN AIR MUSEUMFolk architecture and lifeMarshrutka #3/156 from metro Lybydska

526-5542

MAMAEVA SLOBODAOutdoor Cossack MuseumMykhayla Dontsya 2, Otradniy region

361-9848www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua

NIVKY PARKChildren’s playground, rifle ranges, walking paths, cafesProspect Pobedy 82

KURENEVSKIY PARKPlaygrounds, attractions, cafesFrunze 134

NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENOpen year roundTimiryazevskaya 1

2SundayTHE GOSLINGPuppet-play in Russian for children 3+Time: 11.00PUSS IN BOOTSPuppet-play for children 3+Time: 15.00CINDERELLAPuppet-play for children 4+Time: 15.00ALADDIN’S MAGIC LAMPPuppet-play for children 4+Time: 17.00Kyiv Puppet Theatre

278-0566

THE BICYCLE WITH RED WHEELSAdventure in 1 act for children 3+Time: 11:00Lypska Youth Theatre

253-6219

A FAIRYTALE ABOUT TSAR SALTANOpera in 2 actsTime: 12:00Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth

425-3116

THE GOLDEN CHICKEN

Puppet-play for children 3+

Time: 15.00

LITTLE RED

RIDING HOOD

Puppet-play for children 3+

Time: 17.00

Kyiv Puppet Theatre

278-0566

THE GREEN HILLS

OF THE OCEAN

Fairytale in 1 act for children 5+

Time: 11:00 & 13:00

KING GRIZZLEBEARD

Musical in 2 acts

Time: 12:00

Lypska Youth Theatre

253-6219

MUSICAL CLASSICS

The classic first symphony of the

alphabet for children

Time: 12.00

Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for

Children & Youth

425-3116

Touch ItTouch ItThe Tactile Experience – an exhibition of paintings by Mykola Bilous, Zeh Gallery (Frunze 69)From 1 OctoberMykola Bilous is an interesting character in the world of Ukrainian post-modern art. Deriving inspiration from cinematographic art, magazines and documentaries, he takes them, re-evaluates them and then presents them as his own. Looking more like posters or big-boards, his work remains both acces-sible and meaningful to mass audiences. This latest exhibition of his has an intrigu-ing name and an even more intriguing im-plementation. Close shots of suggestive po-sitions only hint at the tawdry – this is the interpretation of tactility by one of Ukraine’s most interesting artists.For more information call 591-1369.

30 FridayMAUGLI

Ballet in 2 acts

Time: 12:00

Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for

Children & Youth

425-3116

1SaturdayMARIKA

AND THE BEAR

Puppet-play for children 3+

Time: 11.00

THE GOLDEN KEY

Puppet-play for children 4+

Time: 13.00

Kyiv Puppet Theatre

278-0566

PERSONAL EXHIBITIONPaintings by Zoya OrlovaBottega Gallery (Mykhaylivska 22b)Until 10 October

279-5353

WITH LOVE TO A HUMAN BEING Exhibition of photographic works by

Howard Shatz Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)

Until 24 October353-1234

ILLUSTRATIONS FOR CHILDRENExhibition of works by Kost LavroMaster Klass Cultural Centre (Lavrska 16)Until 5 October

594-1062PLEIN AIR. CRIMEA

Exhibition of paintings by young Ukrainian artists

Museum of Modern Art (Hlybochytska 17)Until 9 October

201-4945

THE WONDER OF BIRTHExhibition of photographic works by Daria Pavlova and Anna HordiychukKayros Gallery Art-hall (Instytutska 22/7)Until 4 October

067-406-3773

FIREWOODExhibition of works by Olena BlankYa Gallery (Voloska 55/57)Until 3 October

537-3351

FIGURES AND ABSTRACTION An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mykhaylo Turovsky (US)Tryptykh-Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13)Until 4 October

279-0949

A LOOK AT MEXICOExhibition of photographic worksMuseum of literature (B Khmelnytskoho 11)Until 5 October

235-1370

This Week Art 30 September – 6 October 2011

Wings Cover KyivWings Cover KyivWings 2011 III International Film Festival for Kids and Teens, SBU Centre of Culture and Arts (Iryninska 6)3 – 7 October, various timesEveryone in their 20s and 30s from this part of the world has fond memo-ries of the good old Soviet films; they were like Disney with a twist. Today, kids from Ukraine and beyond have got a tremendous opportunity to broaden

their cinematic horizons, especially with this next festival show-casing eight new films. The festival opens at 11.30 on the 3rd with the Danish film, Karla & Katrin. But there will also be showings of syuzhettes from countries like the Netherlands, Russia and Czech Republic, and from there the sky’s the limit! For more information call 332-0951.

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DISCO 80S – DJ GORDIENKO,

MC PETROVA

Time: 21:00

Admission: call and checkKvartal (Vasylia Porika Pr 13a)

067-230-0272

TECHNOLOGY CRAZY – DJ MAYS,

DJ KIRILL MIXER, DJ SPIELER,

DJ MITCHELL, DJ SEMENOFF,

MC MALYSHEFF

Time: 22:00

Admission: call and checkSaxon (Trutenko 4)

257-4070

1Saturday

CINEMA CLUB OPENING PARTY – DJ SUHAR,

DJ ZLATA, DJ VOVA KLK, DJ IHOR GLUSHKO, DJ VERONICA, DJ SMAILOV, DJ PHATEQ, DJ YOSHI, DJ TINA VALEN, DJ TOLYA KRUGER, DJ NEMOYTime: 23:00Admission: before 22.55 30hrv, after 60hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1)

555-5854

FRESH CUT EVENT WITH BORIS REJCHA (GERMANY)

– DJ MARICA ROSSA, DJ TIM WADE, DJ OLEKSANDR GALICKIYTime: 22:00Admission: L-60hrv, G-80hrvForsage (Harmatna 51a)

232-6780

TRANCE EDITION JUNGLE CITY – DJ ARS, DJ NICK&ILYATime: 16:30Admission: 50hrvSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)

486-0300

OCTOBER 1ST – DJ INDIGO, DJ LADY KATETime: 22:00Admission: call and checkBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)

232-7296

POSITIVE VIBRATION – DJ DENIM & DJ RADA NOIZE

Time: 22:00Admission: call and checkCD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a)

229-8829

UKRBILLY PARTY – MYSTIFICATION, OUTER SPACE, HOT DOZZER, LUCKY BARTime: 19:00Admission: 40hrvPrime (Nauki 8)

524-2209

CLUB OPENING – DJ TITO, DJ RAINY DAY, DJ FUB2MASS, DJ DMITRIY BORISOVTime: 23:00Admission: call and checkBoom Boom Room (Taras Shevchenko Blvd 33)

097-954-9168

DJ PARTYTime: 21:00Admission: call and checkSakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37)

563-9662

TEACHER’S BOARD L-PARTY – DJ MODTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkSullivan Room (Prorizna 8)

066-485-5555

WOMEN ON TOP – DJ ROMANTIC, DJ VIOLIN LIANA, DJ MARINA LITVINOVA, DJ MARKA POLA, DJ UNDERHILL, DJ ID CRASH, DJ NIGHT, MC ALEX VAN COOLTime: 21:00Admission: call and checkSaxon (Trutenko 4)

257-4070

SHOWMANIA – DJ SNATCH, MC MATSUTime: 23:00Admission: call and checkSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)

486-0300

LATIN AMERICAN LIVE MUSICTime: 22.00Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

RADIO AZURE PARTY – DIAMOND DJS, AZURE GO-GO DANCE GIRLSTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

2SundayHAPPY BIRTHDAY PRIME – ARTEM NEBATime: 22:00Admission: call and checkPrime (Nauki 8)

524-2209

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY – FLIPTime: 20:00Admission: freeMallina Cafe (Sahaydachnoho 27b)

425-4508

BACK TO THE USSRTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkCD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a)

229-8829

HIT PARTY WITH HIT FMTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)

232-7296

R’N’B BOOM! STAVELLI AND FOOT BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ LADY, DJ MISHA MEKHANIK, DJ MUKVIK, MC GIGATime: 22:00Admission: call and checkForsage (Harmatna 51a)

232-6780

DISCOMANIA PARTY – DJ VELSKIYTime: 21.00Admission: freeAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

SALSATEQUA Time: 21.00Admission: before 23.00-free, after L-20hrv, G-50hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

LIGHT DISCO – DJ MAROCCOTime: 20.00Admission: freeD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)

200-9009

3MondayHANGOVER!Time: 22:00Admission: call and checkClub Caramel (Heroev Kosmosa 4)

247-1949

SALSATEQUA Time: 21.00Admission: before 23.00-free, after L-20hrv, G-50hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

GIRLS NIGHT WITH MONRO – DJ MOLOTOV, MC KUPIDONTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkKalinka Malinka (Mayakovskoho 47)

515-0322

RELAX IN DELUXE STYLE – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00Admission: call and checkD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)

200-9009

4TuesdayMEGA SHOTTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkClub Caramel (Heroiv Kosmosa 4)

247-1949

LADIES NIGHT – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00Admission: freeD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)

200-9009

DISCOTHEQUE OF THE 80S – DJ VELSKIYTime: 21.00Admission: freeAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

LATINO DISCOTime: 22.00Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

5WednesdayEXTREME LADYTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkClub Caramel (Heroiv Kosmosa 4)

247-1949

LADIES NIGHT – DJ MAROCCO Time: 22.00Admission: freeD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)

200-9009

MEN’S DAY!Time: 22.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-freeSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)

486-0300

LATINA FIESTA PARTY – DJ STALKERA, MC ADAMA, GO-GO SHOW Time: 21.00Admission: freeAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

ISLAND OF THE AMAZONS Time: 22.00Admission: call and checkCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

6ThursdayPALATA № 6 Time: 22:00Admission: call and checkClub Caramel (Heroev Kosmosa 4)

247-1949

LADIES NIGHT!Time: 22.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)

486-0300

DJEJULA & THE GIRLSTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkVodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

371-1102

LATINO DISCOTime: 22.00Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

LADIES NIGHT Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

UNLIMITED THURSDAYS – DJ BUMER, DJ ZOITSTime: 22.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrvBabyFace (Shchorsa 44)

286-0777

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30Friday

WHITE PARTY – DJ ELDAR, DJ DARCHICK, MC RUZHIY,

JAY FOKINTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)

200-9009

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE – DJ COSS, DJ PINK CREAM, DJ SAMANTO, MC PILIGRIMTime: 22:00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvVodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

371-1102

XENTA MUSIC FESTIVAL – DJ BURZHUY, DJ NATASHA ROSTOVA, DJ ROMANTIC, DJ MAX FREEGRANT, DJ UNDERHILL, DJ SAYLEX, DJ ID CRASH, DJ LADY, MC YUG, MC MALYSHEFFTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkForsage (Harmatna 51a)

232-6780

DIMA MATROSOV BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ ROCKSTAR,

DJ RADA NOIZE, DJ STAR SKY, DJ FABRIQUETime: 22:00Admission: call and checkCD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a)

229-8829

EROTIC PARTYTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkLake Club (Revutskoho 2)

098-363-6363

HITS ONLY – DJ ZEEKREYTime: 21:00Admission: call and checkSakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37)

563-9662

SEX DRIVE – DJ GAMES, MC ADAMTime: 21:00Admission: call and checkAura (Volodymyrskiy Spusk 2e)

383-5999

THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY – DJ VADOS, DJ ANDREW BEATS, DJ SOBOLEWSKY, MC FA RA FATime: 21:00Admission: call and checkSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)

486-0300

DIABLIK BIRTHDAY PARTY – DJ FANDY, DJ JOHNNIE PLAY, DJ D’JOKTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkSaxon (Trutenko 4)

257-4070

GANGSTERS PARTY – DJ ARTEM FLEMING, DJ KEY

Time: 22:00Admission: call and checkArena (Baseina 2a)

093-947-7476

DJ JALSOMINO & DJ ML-KEYTime: 22:00Admission: call and checkBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)

232-7296

NIGHT RAP PARTYTime: 23:00Admission: call and checkUnderground Music Hall (Moskovskiy Pr 13b)

360-9594

BUILDING UILDING – DJ ROMA RIO, DJ DATSKAYA, MC RAZVESELIYTime: 21.00Admission: before 23.00 L-free, after L-50hrv, G-90hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)

254-2024

LATIN AMERICAN LIVE MUSICTime: 22.00Admission: L-100hrv, G-150hrvCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)

288-1290

PARTY IN BED – DIAMOND DJS, AZURE SHOW GIRLS, Time: 20.00Admission: L-free, G-150hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)

234-7494

After Party!After Party!Philippe Cohen Solal (France, DJ Set), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)30 September at 23.30Producer, composer, artist and creator of the electronic tango group the Gotan Project, Philippe Cohen Solal will be treating Kyiv to a DJ set after their big show at Palace Ukraine. This is not just a star behind the turn-table, this is a DJ pro who owns his own label, Ya Basta! Beginning his career on Paris radio, his is a passionate fusion of electronic music and Tango Nueva Cumbia.Tickets are 150hrv in advance, 200hrv at the door. For more information call 288-5069.

Family Sticks TogetherFamily Sticks TogetherThe Prodigy Family Party (UK, Belarus, Russia, progressive dance dubstep, drum’n’bass, electro, techno), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)1 October at 22.00This next party is going to be a great event for all lovers of dance. For the fi rst time in Kyiv and for one night only, ex-Prodigy members Leeroy Thornhill and legendary drummer Kieron Pep-per will be in da house! Electronic revolutionar-ies from Belarus, The Playfellow, and Musco-vite/founder of The Prodigy Family DJ Gordy will also be on the lineup giving clubbers an unprecedented fi ve-hour show. Think you can handle it? For tickets or more information call 288-5069.

Nightlife 30 September – 6 October 2011

: What's On Recommended

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12 Ukraine TodayVadym Mishkoriz

T here are, of course, the top reality/talent shows which mass pro-duce the country’s latest stars; soliciting resumes, interviews and auditions in the hope they might be able to make a buck. But there are also a few individuals out there who continue to

climb the slippery ladder of stardom with little help from the industry. In-cluding both in the mix, watch out! They may just be the next big thing!

KAZAKY – Dancing Boys in HeelsLast year, some were shocked, some were amazed and some just didn’t un-derstand the four rather good-looking dudes dressed up in heels and sing-ing their hearts out. Getting together to create something the country, and quite possibly the world, had never seen before, they have been a mainstay in a number of clubs around the globe. With big backgrounds in dance, none of them had ever been trained vocally which meant they’ve had their work cut out for them. But featuring their moves as opposed to their music, they seem to have got by; especially since they’ve included another aspect into their gig blowing audiences away in the process. Adorning themselves in little more than skin-tight leggings, crop tops and the most stylish of all, high heels, they’ve been busy in the studio, in front of video cameras and have since found they’ve got a whole whack of fans. Winning Breakthrough of the Year at the MyWay Dance Awards in 2010, they have achieved so much more than anything they could have ever imagined.

Rookies of the Industry“Growing like mushrooms after the rain” is a saying we use in Ukraine that pertains to anything growing in size at astronomical rates. Here in Kyiv specifi cally, this can be said about our show biz. Because from music to fashion to art we’ve got an inordinate amount of new faces appearing each and every day.

STAS SHURINS – Serene Singer Stas Shurins is of Latvian decent and is the perfect example of a hard-working man. Taking part in dozens of contests and competitions, and winning a number of awards in the process, he was never what you would call “a star”. What he needed was a push, an impetus, something or some-one who had the ability to make an artist out of a young man with a good voice. Taking part in the Ukrainian Fabryka Zirok 3 in 2009, he left his home country in search of a better life. Not only making it to the fi nals but winning the whole shebang, two years later Stas has improved his singing and his performance as well, and is quickly becoming an idol for young Ukrainian music lovers. At the tender age of 23, Stas Shurins might just be our country’s next big heartthrob!

ALLA KUSHNIR – Belly-Dancing Beauty Belly-dancer, chore-ographer, festival and performance organiser, this girl has got a whole lot going for her, which includes a heck of a lot more than just her mid-section. Appear-ing on the fi rst season of Ukraine’s Got Talent just two years ago, and astonishing everyone with what she could do with her belly, Kush-nir lost out in the fi nal rounds, but found that everyone soon wanted a piece of her. Winning awards for her hip-hit-ting talents the world over, the St Petersburg

Open Championship and the World Championship in Moscow are but two. She’s also gone on to win bronze from the Lebanese television proj-ect Hezzi Ya Nawaim in 2008, and was a true hit at the Oriental Bazaar Eastern Dance Festival in Berlin. With her own studio and her own TV programme, Eastern Dances with Alla Kushnir, right here in Kyiv, she is at the top of the guest list among many exclusive parties. And we think we know why!

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Georgian Legends Georgian Legends Erisioni Ensemble (Georgia), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)23 October at 19.00To get to know the true Georgian culture one has to hear their songs and see their dances, which is where the legendary Erisioni ensemble comes in. Reaching back as far as 1885, the group became a professional state ensemble at the turn of the century and has been collecting, reviving, and promoting the unique folk culture of Georgia ever since. Performing for charmed audiences all over the world, Kyiv often plays host to this incredible ensemble, and this autumn will be no different. Tickets are 60 – 650hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

It Won’t Hurt a Bit It Won’t Hurt a Bit Hurts (UK, electro pop, new wave), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)20 October at 19.00Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Ander-son met in 2005 standing outside of a bar watching a bunch of guys beat the crap out of each other. Too drunk to join in, they started talking about music instead. Four years after that was when they put their group Hurts together, and with their song and fi rst homemade video Wonderful Life, which cost a cool £20, they were on their way. With songs that do tend to have a slightly melancholic undertone, it’s interesting how these two modest chaps from Manchester can keep their audiences jamming for hours at a time. The point is that they can and will this October.Tickets TBA. For more informa-tion call 246-7406.

Gen X Music Gen X Music MakerMakerIAMX (UK, electronic), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)22 October at 19.00IAMX is the solo music project of Chris Corner, formerly of the Sneaker Pimps. Whether you were a fan of the band or not, Corner is his own man playing electronic and indie to lyrics that are often highly controversial. Performing, produc-ing, mixing and mastering all of his albums himself, this guy is more than just a one man band accom-panied by a live line-up wherever he happens to be performing. His fourth studio album has come out just this year and has held onto that cabaret-esque and dark elec-tronic sound Corner is known for. Tickets are 450hrv. For more in-formation call 288-5069.

Blue Notes and Blue Notes and DixielandDixielandJazz in Kyiv 2011 (jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)28 – 30 October at 19.00For three whole days, jazz fans will be given the supreme opportunity to get in on the jam sessions of some of the world’s best jazzmen. The Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Da-

vid Krakauer, Antonio Sanchez & Migration, Tania Maria Viva Bra-zil Quartet, The Swallow Quintet and Fourplay are all going to be here at the end of this month. Founded in 2008 and only getting better with age, Jazz in Kyiv is a fabulous weekend of world jazz music. Don’t miss out!Tickets are 120 – 700hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

The Collaboration The Collaboration KingKingSchiller (Germany, electronic pop, ambient), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)20 November at 22.00Known and known well not for his vocals but for his compositions, Schiller is a project that keeps Christopher von Deylen’s days and nights very busy. Having won an ECHO in 2002 for Best Dance Single, this boy has collaborated

From Tbilisi From Tbilisi with Lovewith LoveTbilisi Big-Band, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)20 November at 19.00The Tbilisi Big-Band is often considered one of Europe’s best orchestras. Having mastered al-most any genre of music there is, from beloved popular hits to sophisticated instrumental com-positions, they have brightened concert halls the world over. As-sisting them this evening will be the lovely Olha Kryukova, a wom-an who sings in 13 languages, as well as one of Georgia’s best ballets. The show here in Kyiv is going to be something special – don’t miss it!Tickets are 100 – 1000hrv. For more information call 247-2316

Better than MozartBetter than MozartWolfgang Flur (Germany, old school electronic), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 21 October at 22.00Ex-Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flur is making his way to Kyiv, where those in the city will most certainly be treated to an excel-lent dose of a little electronic. Demonstrating the capabilities of synthesizers way back in 1974, the album Autobahn is a classic example of the fi rst dabblings of electro. Taking a step away from music in 1986, today the 64-year old is touring the continent. It’s going to be a great night, espe-cially with one of the world’s fi rst and foremost E-DJs in town. The fi rst 50 tickets sold are 150hrv. After that, call 066-485-5555 for more information.

with top music-makers such as Sarah Brightman, Enya, Tarja Tu-runen, Kim Sanders and many many more, bringing him recogni-tion not just in his home country but far beyond. As a beloved guest of the Kyiv nightlife scene, everyone should know who he is. Those who may have a bit more trouble placing him can check out one of his most recognised tunes, I Feel You. Tickets are 380 – 1560hrv. For more information call 288-5069 or visit www.crystalhall.com.ua

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Back Home, Back Home, Acoustically Acoustically Gogol Bordello (US, acoustic, punk, folk, rock), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17) 2 December at 20.00The popularity of Gogol Bordello is not just down to the cultural heritage of its fearless leader, but also, and probably more so,

All Over the World Contemporary All Over the World Contemporary Art-Kyiv Contemporary, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12)1 – 13 NovemberThis is the sixth time the country’s biggest art forum will be staged, the programme of which is look-ing to be really exciting. Aside from the more than 40 galleries that are going to be taking part, the exposition will also have several special projects. Made possible by some of the world’s top art cura-tors, they include a Japanese platform featuring six artists; Eastern European Resonance where Armenian, Belorussian, Ukrainian and Azerbaijani artists explore the phenomenon of love as some-thing that unites all people regardless of nationality; an American pop-art project presenting works by Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman; and more! For more information call 288-5226.

A Woman A Woman and a Manand a ManMichel Legrand (France) w/the National Symphony Orchestra, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)23 December at 19.00Michel Legrand is a legendary French pianist and composer who became an even bigger name once he started writing scores for Hol-lywood. With more than 200 mov-ies that have been touched by his musical hand, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and Wuthering Heights are but just a few. Having worked with eminent musicians such as Edith Piaf, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand, he has fi ve Grammys and three Oscars to his name, and is surely one of the most noble and awarded composers any-where in the world. His upcoming concert A Woman and a Man is a selection of Legrand’s most famous and romantic tunes and is an op-portunity to immerse yourself in French charm this evening. Tickets are 150 – 1750hrv. For more information call 247-2316

Dancing Atop Dancing Atop Mountains Mountains Dance on Lysa Mountain by the Igor Moiseyev Ballet, Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)1 November at 19.00Igor Moiseyev was a legendary dancer and director, as is the bal-let that carries his name. Surpris-ing audiences at every chance, you too won’t believe the dance mastery, vibrant energy and ethnic charm coming from this troupe. Moiseyev himself passed away in November of 2007 at the age of 101, however, his memory lives on, and celebrating what would be his 105th birthday, the ballet brings the magic and mys-tery of tales from Gogol. Taking you right to the top of Lysa Moun-tain, you’re not going to want to come down.Tickets are 200 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

The Smoke ClearsThe Smoke ClearsSmokie (UK, rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)29 October at 19.00Having gone through a number of rather interesting monikers, this British band from Yorkshire found that they had something to offer Europe back in the 70s. Threat-ened with a lawsuit from Smokey Robinson, who worried that their previous name, Smokey, was too similar to his own, they changed the “y” for an “i” and went on to headline, producing 25 albums. One of their best songs is one you must have heard of and won-ders who the (expletive) is Alice... Check them out for their fi rst concert here in Kyiv. Tickets are 100 – 1200hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

because of the rockin’ music the entire group turns out. Full to the brim of folk rhythms and ethnic melodies, their next show in Kyiv will be slightly more acoustic. Will they be a shell of what they once were? Or will this evening’s per-formance rock your world? You’ll have to get tickets to fi nd out! Tickets are 360 – 620hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

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20 Take Me Out! Listings

KAZBEK

30a L. Ukrainky blvd.285-4805

Open: 11.00 - 24.00Restaurant with original interior and traditional Tone stove for baking bread.

KUVSHYN

10 Fedorova st.592-6363

Open: 12.00 - 24.00Caucasian cuisine. Every dish served in its own original and unique manner.

MIMINO

10a Spasskaya st. (Podol)417 35 45

Open: 12.00 – 00.00www.karta.uaAuthentic Georgian cuisine

WI-FI

EUROPEANBACCHUS CLASS

Chapaeva 2/16 (I.Franka)St.234-6506

Open: 09.00 – till the last visitor leaveswww.bacchusclass.comThe one and the only Wine restaurant in Ukraine.

WI-FI

7FRIDAYS CITY-CAFE

B Khmelnytskoho 29278-1187

www.7fridays.kiev.uaSituated in the very heart of Kyiv, the 7Fridays cafe is bursting with city life while striving to preserve a homelike atmosphere. Offering a peaceful corner to forget about city rush, stop for delicious European cuisine for breakfast, business-lunch or dinner. Internet available.

WI-FI

STORY CAFE

17/18 Naberezhno-Kreschatitskaya st.467 78 97

Open: 11.00 – 00.00www.karta.uaFrench, Italian & Japanese cuisine

WI-FI RAZGULYAEVO

70 Stolichnoe highway (to Koncha-Zaspa)

259 17 00Open: 11.00 – to the last clientwww.karta.uaEntertainment complex (restaurant, hotel, sauna, paintball)

WI-FI

FRENCHCOMME IL FAUT

Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A219-1919

Open: Daily from 11.00 - 24.00French Brasserie style in the heard of Kiev. Lovely and cosy summer terrace. Come and try our new menu and summer business lunch...

CREP DE CHINE

25 Hoholivska st.537-7070

Open: 08.00 – 23.00A culinary expirience you won’t forget!

MEDITERRANEANOLIVERA

2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Street219-1919

Open: 06.30 - 23.00All day Mediterranean restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner! Try the probably best breakfast in town. Every Sunday - Family brunch from of 13.00 This coming Sunday, the 5th of June, we are having last brunch for summer, which will again come back in September.

TEATRO RESTAURANT

OPERA HOTEL

53 B. Khmelnitskogo st.581 70 70

Open: 06.30 – 23.00Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite selection of the best dishes around the Mediterranean Sea Flavors & Tastes at their best!

TERRACOTTA

5-7/29 Pushkinska st.537-4535

Open: 07.00 - 23.00Mediterranean restaurant of superior cuisine. Wine and cigar rooms offer the perfect touch to Terracotta’s delicious dining experience

FUSIONBEEF MEAT & WINE

Shota Rustaveli 11225-0035

Open: 12.00-24.00Meet cuisine with no ethnic equivalent. Only the best meat from top suppliers and a wide choice of wine match.

WI-FI

BUDDHA-BAR KIEV

14 Kreschatik st. (near Khreshchatyk hotel)

270- 7676 Open: Mo – Wed: 13.00 – 02.00Thu – Sat: 13.00 – 04.00 Sun: 14.00 – 02.00www.buddhabar.com.uaRestaurant lounge-bar

WI-FI

MARRAKESH

24 Sagaydachnogo st. (Podol)494 0 494

Open: Sun – Thu: 12.00 – 01.00Fri – Sat: 12.00 – 04.00www.karta.uaOriental restaurant. Moroccan, French & Japanese cuisine. Hookah menu.

WI-FI

MAROCANA

24 Lesi Ukrainky blvd.254-4999

Open: 11.00 - 02.00This popular beau monde hang-out bills itself as a fashion TV cafe.

INTERNATIONALARENA ENTERTAINMENT

2-a Baseyna st.492-0000

Open: 9.00 ‘til the last visitor leavesSpacious and cozy restaurant with European cuisine and micro brewery.

BIER PLATZ (NEW!)

Maidan Nezalezhnosti – 7 Khreshchatyk

067-407-5544 From 11.00 until the last client Delicious Czech, German and Ukrainian cuisine. 11 sorts of draft beer. 7 plasma screeens and 1 huge wall screen, offering various sports channels.

Wi-Fi

B-HUSH

Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A11th floor, InterContinental Kyiv

219-1919Open: Tuesday till Thursday 18.00 - 02.00 / Friday and Saturday 18.00 - 04.00Rooftop panoramic bar - summer terrace with stunning view of Kiev. b-hush... b-cool... b-there...

GRILL ASIA

RESTAURANT

5 Alla Tarasova st.581-12-34 Open: 6:00 - 24:00

Two open kitchens, European and Asian cuisine in luxurious surroundings.Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

INTERCONTINENTAL

KYIV LOBBY

LOUNGE BAR

Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A1 st floor, InterContinental Kyiv

219-1919Open: 08.00 - 02.00Enjoy the best coffee in town with home made pastries in a unique atmosphere. Great selection of whiskies, wine and comfort food at your choice - Lobby lounge the place to meet in Kiev.

MYKA RESTAURANT

Khreshchatyk 46a227 8943

Open: 12-24 Delicious international cuisine in the heart of Kyiv

HUNTER

147/5 Saksahanskoho st. 236-3735

Open: 12.00 - 24.00There is no need to go hunting – just visit this special originally decorated grill-restaurant, try excellent grilled meat and fish!

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

ARIZONA BBQ

25 Naberezhno Khreshchatytska st.

425-2438Open: 08.00 – 24.00The only American run restaurant in Kyiv, open since 1995. Free Wifi, drinks, food, parking, satellite TV, credit cards, live music

SAM’S STEAK HOUSE

37 Zhylyanskaya st.287 20 00

Open: 08 a.m. – 12 a.m.www.karta.uaSteak House. Grill restaurant. Breakfast. Wide choice. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., weekdays

WI-FI

ASIANTERRACE

Mezhigirska 87 B str. +380932673630+380443511572

Оpen: 18 00 – 06 00 Asian style, comfortable room karaoke with beauties.

PUSHISTIY SUSHI-BAR

23-a Velyka Vasylkivska st.234-3101

Open: 12.00 ‘til the last visitor leavesOriginal mix of styles in the interior, fuzzy fur on the walls. 30 kinds of sushi and sashimi.

SAFFRON

3 Vorovskogo st.569 10 10

Open: Sun – Wed: 12.00 – 00.00Thu – Sat: 12.00 – 05.00www.karta.uaOriental cuisine, Karaoke-lounge

WI-FI NOBU

12 Shota Rustaveli st.246-7734

Open: 12.00 - 24.00Sushi bar in central location. Great decor and service, wide menu of authentic sushi.

TUBITEYKA

29/50 Tarasivska st.287-0242

Open: 8.00 – 23.00Asian and home made cuisine, delicious breakfasts, kalian. Oriental atmosphere – and decoration.

WI-FI

CAUCASIANANI

72 Chervonoarmiyska st. 4th floor590-2565

Open: 11.00-23.00An open show-case kitchen will let you watch the respected Chef cook traditional dishes on the chargrill for you.

HINKALI

4, Shota Rustaveli st.234-0692

Open: 24 hoursReal Caucasian culture reproduced in its best meals. Cuisine with an accent.

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Raising Awareness MYKHAILIVSKA PLOSCHA On 24 September, the women of Kyiv gathered for the 7th Annual Charity Walk aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer research in Ukraine. Beginning with a walk in the city centre, which gathered more than a thousand people, a concert of Ukrainian stars was held on Mykhailivska Square where pink was absolutely everywhere! One of the problems concerning this illness is that women themselves are not taking the necessary precautions needed to ensure prevention and early detection, and as a result, an incredible 8,000 die each year. Hoping to ensure all future diagnoses have a positive result, all funds raised will go to our young doctors in search of a cure.

Partnering for Successful Competition PREMIER PALACE On 22 September, ACC gathered to present an interesting-for-Ukraine project called Partnership for Successfully Competing in the Global Economy 2011-2012. In conjunction with the government, the Chamber invited members, diplomats and businessmen to take part in discussing the concept of increasing the competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy, while focusing on necessary legislative and regulatory reforms within the framework of new challenges and opportunities.

Ian Borden, GM of McDonald`s Ian Borden, GM of McDonald`s UkraineUkraine

The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Prysyazhnyuk talking of Ukraine Mykola Prysyazhnyuk talking to the Chamber’s President Jorge Zukoskito the Chamber’s President Jorge Zukoski

Chairman of Chairman of the TNK-BP the TNK-BP Management Management Board Didier Board Didier CasimiroCasimiro

Metro Cash&Carry Metro Cash&Carry Ukraine Managing Ukraine Managing

Director Jacquot Director Jacquot Boelen with Walter Boelen with Walter

Gordon, General Gordon, General Manager of Coca-Cola Manager of Coca-Cola

UkraineUkraine

Singer Katya Buzhynska Singer Katya Buzhynska presenting one of the presenting one of the charitable lots hoping to charitable lots hoping to raise fundsraise funds

Kateryna Kateryna Serebryanskaya Serebryanskaya

and Diana and Diana Dorozhkina Dorozhkina

making their making their contributioncontribution

The greater The greater goalgoal

Singers Alena Singers Alena Vinnytska and Vinnytska and the Alibi duetthe Alibi duet

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Singing with CelebsAMBER Ever think you could sing better than some of the wannabes you see on TV? Well, on 14 September the upper classes of Kyiv had the distinct pleasure of showing off their singing skills with a star jury to boot. Picking up the mic to belt out a little karaoke has always been one of our favourite pastimes, and while we weren’t invited to sing, there were many others that were! Becoming a star if only for a night, the distinguished Amber Voice contest was only for those with voices like pure honey.

A Cracking Good Time KYIV FORTRESS On 24 September, the Nordic Club invited everyone out to their annual Crayfi sh Party. Swedish folk traditionally get together for such parties to celebrate the beginning of the crayfi sh season, and, of course, to have a good time. Adopting this tradition here in Ukraine, the Nordic Business Club got its members and friends together for an unoffi cial networking event complete with tutorials in the Scandinavian ethos.

The Amber Voice winner, The Amber Voice winner, Kateryna FominaKateryna Fomina

Jury member Jury member Monro riddled Monro riddled with pointswith points

Singer Vasyliy Bondarchuk and host Singer Vasyliy Bondarchuk and host Andriy DjedjulaAndriy Djedjula

Designer Valeriy Feliz and Designer Valeriy Feliz and singer Yuliya Voicesinger Yuliya Voice

Volodymyr Livinskiy from ESSVE Ukraine, his wife Olga Volodymyr Livinskiy from ESSVE Ukraine, his wife Olga from Konsu Kiev, Valentyna Vasilevskaya from MV Group from Konsu Kiev, Valentyna Vasilevskaya from MV Group and the Nordic Club’s Eduard Terpytskiyand the Nordic Club’s Eduard Terpytskiy

Anastasia Ivchenko, private notary, Anastasia Ivchenko, private notary, with her familywith her family

Zoriana and Marten Ehnberg of the Zoriana and Marten Ehnberg of the Swedish EmbassySwedish Embassy

Ciclum’s Gro Geert-Jorgense, Thomas Bomberg of Ciclum’s Gro Geert-Jorgense, Thomas Bomberg of OAASE and Karen-Marie Kragelund of EPAM SystemsOAASE and Karen-Marie Kragelund of EPAM Systems

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OctoberFest Gets a Head Start EUROBAZAR For eight years in a row, the local Love and Hunger chain of restaurants has organised the beloved OctoberFest in Kyiv. Calling all beer fans to gather on 23 September, there were exclusive hops brought straight from Germany as well as both Ukrainian and Russian music-makers helping to make the event that much more festive. Drinking from huge one-litre beer mugs and dancing traditional German dances (well, sort of), if you were there you were having fun.

Freedom of the Press? RADISSON BLU HOTEL On 20 September, the German Business Club (DWK) held a round-table meeting dedicated to the freedom of speech in Ukraine. Among the speakers there were representatives of STB, TVi and ICTV television channels, while Kyiv Post and What’s On covered printed media. The discussion covered many interesting issues concerning most specifi cally the news, and as everyone had their own points of view where press freedoms in Ukraine are concerned, it was an interesting night indeed.

People come from all over to enjoy the event People come from all over to enjoy the event with Love and Hunger’s founder Vladislav with Love and Hunger’s founder Vladislav Maksimov (right)Maksimov (right)

Doing (not the YMCA) the offi cial dance Doing (not the YMCA) the offi cial dance of the festivalof the festival

Russian singer Nike Russian singer Nike Borzov came out to Borzov came out to sing his best songs sing his best songs about beerabout beer

Love and Love and Hunger’s Hunger’s Oleksandr Oleksandr Trush and Trush and Olena Olena SapunovaSapunova

Olena Olena Balbekova of Balbekova of

the Voropajev the Voropajev Law Firm Law Firm

thoroughly thoroughly absorbedabsorbed

Dr. Harald Meyer of German Trade and Dr. Harald Meyer of German Trade and Invest (left) engaged in conversationInvest (left) engaged in conversation

Speakers Oleksandr Martynenko of Interfax Ukraina, Kyiv Post’s Brian Bonner, Speakers Oleksandr Martynenko of Interfax Ukraina, Kyiv Post’s Brian Bonner, Head of Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom Dr. Heike Dörrenbächer, Head of Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom Dr. Heike Dörrenbächer, Natalya Sokolenko of STB and Serhiy Letschenko of Ukrainska PravdaNatalya Sokolenko of STB and Serhiy Letschenko of Ukrainska Pravda

The Swiss Ambassador The Swiss Ambassador HE Christian Schoenenberger HE Christian Schoenenberger and his lovely wife listening and his lovely wife listening attentivelyattentively

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Mastering the WindKYIV SEA The fi fth season of the Wind Master Regatta ended on 18 September with one fi nal race and award ceremony. Shortly after the battle revealing the fastest boat and the best team, an awards ceremony was held for both youngsters as well as the more mature and wise old Wind Masters. Competing in the Starry Division, the most prestigious in the entire country, it was Vasyliy Gureev and Volodymyr Korotkov that won the cup. Taking the opportunity to sit and relax, everyone enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere of the Kyiv Sea once the offi cial ceremonies came to a close.

The start of The start of the Starry the Starry DivisionDivision

Multiple Multiple winner in this winner in this year’s regatta, year’s regatta,

Vasyliy Gureev Vasyliy Gureev leads his yacht leads his yacht

to victoryto victory

Winners of the Cutty Sark Media Winners of the Cutty Sark Media Tournament TV teamTournament TV team

The What’s On yacht steered The What’s On yacht steered by the winners of the spring by the winners of the spring regatta Ivan Chekhlatiy and Ilya regatta Ivan Chekhlatiy and Ilya BazurinBazurin

Celebrating in Mediterranean Style INTERCONTINENTAL This international chain with a beautiful hotel here in the capital celebrated the birthday of one of its restaurants, Olivera, on 18 September. Inviting clients, fans and friends of Mediterranean food out for a birthday breakfast as well as the opening of the new brunch season, handfuls of families came out with their kids, and everyone was kept duly entertained.

TV host TV host Maksym Maksym Nelypa Nelypa and boxer and boxer Vyacheslav Vyacheslav Uzelko all Uzelko all smilessmiles

Singer Anriy Kishe with his Singer Anriy Kishe with his beautiful wifebeautiful wife

Famous Ukrainian journalist Famous Ukrainian journalist Oleh Panyuta enjoying the Oleh Panyuta enjoying the music with his daughtermusic with his daughter

Actor and Actor and composer composer Volodymyr Volodymyr Bystryakov with Bystryakov with his daughter his daughter MariaMaria

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Fitness Centres

GOLF CENTRE

Obolonska Naberezhna 20

230-9436www.golf-center.com.ua

The Golf Centre offers 36 stations, a 2-level floodlit driving range, 7-hole golf course, Golf Academy, Pro Shop and restaurant. No membership required! Plenty of free parking on site

Club Olympus

Alla Tarasova 5 581-1234

Cyber Gym

B. Khmelnytskoho 50 465-3171

Kiev Sport Club

Blvd Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8866

Premier Palace

Fitness Center

Blvd T. Shevchenka 5-7/29 537-453

Hotels

InterContinental

Velyka Zhytomyrska Str 2A

219-1919hotel.kiev@ihg.comhttp://intercontinental-kiev.com

Dnipro Hotel

Khreschatyk 1/2 254-6777

254-6737reservation@dniprohotel.kiev.ua

www.dniprohotel.kiev.ua

Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Alla Tarasova 5 581-12-34

581-12-35info.hrkyiv@hyatt.comwww.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com

Opera Hotel

B. Khmelnitskoho 53

581-70-70

537-73-73

reservations@opera-hotel.com

www.opera-hotel.com

Premier Palace Hotel

Blvd T. Shevchenka / Pushkinska 5-7/29

537-45-00 279-87-72

Reservation: 244-12-11info@premier-palace.comwww.premier-palace.com

Lybid Hotel

Peremohy Square 1 +380 239 76 00

+380 236 63 36reception@hotellybid.com.uawww.hotellybid.com.ua

Radisson BLU Hotel

Yaroslaviv Val 22Reservations:

492-2200 492-2210

info.kiev@radissonblu.comwww.radissonblu.com/hotel-kiev

Marriage Agencies

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or call Natali personally at +38-067-232-0803.Our reputation speaks for itself.

Recruitment

Diamond Recruiters

Moskovska 43/11, 3rd floor, office 8

332-3100www.diamondrecruiters.netkyiv@diamondrecruiters.netDiamond Recruiters helps you attract, retain and motivate Ukrainian and foreign talent. Our special-ties include finance,administration, change management, and IT. Middle to senior management positions.

Medical Centers

American Medical Centers

Emergency Phone: +38 (044) 490 7600

Berdychivska, 1 +38 (044) 490 7600

+38 (044) 490 7600patientservices@amc.com.ua

• Dentistry • Eye Treatment

• Cosmetic Surgery •

General Medical Treatment

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FREE Membership CardFREE Advice and FREE

Appointment booking service+38093 583 6767

info@medicare-europe.com

Language Courses

SMARTFOX

Language school, Translation’s agencyVandy Vasylevskoi 7

502-6290www.baziscenter.com

Center of Spanish

Language and Culture

Obolonska 7, 1st Floor 239-2418

www.spanish.com.ua

Ez English

Blvd Lesi Ukrainki 16, #18 235-5926

International House

Vandy Vasylevskoi 7 238-9870

Oxford Klass

School of EnglishEnglish for adults and children, Cinema club34 Ivana Mazepa St.Kiev, 01015, Ukraine

594-10-64 594-10-62

Translation Services

100 MOV

Nahirna 24/1489-5856

Alliance-profi

Mechnikova 6, #33235-6643, 592-4588

On Time Translation Agency

Maiakovskoho Pr 10, 2nd floor228 02 91

www.ontime.in.ua

Anakonda-translate

529-3302

Internet Cafes

Bunker

Artema 11-a 272-4860

Cyber Cafe

Prorizna 21 278-0548

Orki

Khmelnitskoho 29/2 228-1187

Air France-KLM

Kiev, 34/33, Ivana Franka str.490-24-90, 496-35-75

www.airfrance.ua,www.klm.ua

Airports

Boryspil

International Airport

490-4777www.boryspilairport.kiev.ua

Kyiv-Zhulyany

International airport

Povitroflotsky 92 242-2309/08

www.airport.kiev.ua

Beauty Salons

Favorit V.I.P. Club

Muzeyny 6 278-3338

Education

American Academy of

Foreign Languages

Dymytrova 16, #16 230-2608

A.B.C.

P. Lumumby 23/35, #13 239-1091

Language school

Nota Bene

- Russian and Ukrainian for foreigners- Business English- German, French, Spanish, Italian 8(097) 400-96998(067) 738-1691278-8036

Volodymyrska 7, #17notabene.school@gmail.com

British Council

Teaching Centre

Skovorody 4/12 490-5600

Educational Program LEGO

Education

Borysa Hmyri 6Klovskiy Uzviz 8Heroiv Stalingradu 18

383-5150, 383-5152, 577-2900www.vynahidnyk.org

DTelite School

Sahaydachnoho 20/2 417-5770

Business English Center

Lesi Ukrainky 3, #114 234-0871

Greenwich

Prorizna 22-b 592-7843

Airlines

Ukraine International Airlinesticket office in Kiev4, Lysenka Street

(044) 581-50-50

www.flyUIA.com

Austrian Airlines

Kyiv City OfficeVelyka Vasylkivska 9/2,Reservation:

8-800-3000-492office.ukraine@austrian.comwww.austrian.comMore than 60 fl ights per week from 6 biggest cities in Ukraine to the whole World!

Delta Air Lines

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All Things Considered

Ecclesiastic CoverAddressing crowds for St. Sophia’s 1,000th birthday, the President said the cathedral would provide a “blessed cover” for joining the Eu-ropean Union. That’s some dis-guise we’ve got.

Tank TopsThis surprising entry makes it into the list for two reasons: slightly cold weather and the ease with which you can look cool in them. Unfortunately, it is also quite easy to look extremely geeky too.

Big WavesNot the wet type. We’re talking hair, and hot women’s hair is big curly waves. More Kyiv girls are choosing not to straighten the life out of their head coverings. Good! It’s like de-facing a Picasso. Wom-

en of Kyiv: go natural!

Official communiques Our Dear Leaders have been in Russia recently trying to get cheaper gas, and offi cial commu-niqués coming out of these meet-ings couldn’t have been more cli-chéd and non-substantive if they’d

tried. If there’s nothing to say, don’t say anything.

Ukrainian Nationalists

We don’t mind people expressing a political opinion, but when Svobo-da targets Jewish pilgrims heading to Uman as the country remem-bers the horrors of Babi Yar, it be-comes depressing. Grow up.

VarenykyA 77-year-old Ukrainian man re-cently won a jar full of sour cream for coming fi rst in a varenyky-eat-ing contest. He then promptly died. If eating 10 dumplings in half a minute kills you, they

should carry a health warning.

On a recent evening excursion to Feofania Park, I stepped onto a busy marshrutka and

found a little space to stand, among numerous others. Having done this a few times now, it seemed perfectly nor-mal that my arm-pit should be in some lady’s face. More people got on. Then a couple with a pram (‘buggy’ to the un-educated) made their way in. After yet more arrivals, no-one could breathe without affecting three others. Finally the bus took off.Money came through and I nudged the lady in front of me, holding out the fare. She looked down at it for a few seconds but did nothing. I nudged her again and waved it around a little, to help her with her decision-making. Finally, after what must have been about ten seconds, she took the money with a heavy sigh. As the bus approached a stop, the lady seated by the window got up, caus-ing a small panic among the standers. The lady seated next to her got up and heaved her way into my ribs. The bus was stopping, and the window woman needed to get past a solid wall of peo-ple. Everyone jostled, like a net full of

fi sh, wriggling around with nowhere to go. Someone even pushed her forward. The bus pulled in and the pram couple backed out of the opening door to let her through. The window woman said something and stayed near the exit, apparently wanting the next stop. Ev-eryone groaned and the pram couple hopped back in.A tall young lad got on. He was wearing a stylish grey hat, grey jacket, skin-tight jeans and trainers (‘sneakers’ to the un-educated). He had to stand on the raised front near the driver, and immediately knocked his hat off on the handrail. He looked embarrassed (not a good look when you’re wearing an outfi t like that), and slumped to reduce his height. It didn’t work, and moments later he did it again. He then leant into the driver, who wondered why a man with a hat was taking such a keen interest.Slowly, the bus emptied. Everyone be-gan to breathe. More money came down from the rear, and when the change came back, I passed it behind me with-out looking. Nobody took it. When I looked behind, I realised there was no-body there. There was only one guy at the back with one of those awful shiny suits. I offered it to him. He looked at the money for a moment or two, furrowed his brow slightly, gave two long blinks, took it and put it in his pocket, with an almost imperceptible shrug of the shoulders. It clearly wasn’t his, but he’d been offered it. A to B is always eventful in Ukraine.

Dear Stephen,I have a problem at work and want to know what you think. I’m single and I like a guy in the offi ce who is also single. About three weeks ago he had to use my computer while I was out of the offi ce, and when I came back I realised that he would have seen my email inbox, which is full of emails from introduction agencies. I was horrifi ed, and have avoided speak-ing to him since. However, I recently walked past his desk and saw many agencies on his computer screen. They were not respectable agencies and now I don’t know what to think. What should I do? – Tatyana, 29

Dear Tatyana,I wish I could say don’t read into it, but having read that you’ve read it already, but I can’t. This is indeed troublesome: the respectability of the agency refl ects on the respectability of the user. Or does it? Given that e-dating is becoming perfectly acceptable, the only problem here seems to be that the agencies he’s using are bad ones. Aren’t they all bad in Ukraine? Seriously, isn’t this the world capital of awful dating agencies? Relax. Unless you’re con-cerned that he has been laid bare as a single person unable to meet people through other means, he can’t immediately be labelled a sex pervert. Not immediately, anyway. Yours sincerely,Stephen

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

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