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1995 – Fearsome Fours

Astronomic infl ation makes almost all Ukrai-nians millionaires. Kupon millionaires that is, as a simple grocery bill at the local kiosk could cost hundreds of thousands of kupons (the in-terim currency in use in the land). However, the little Ukraine takes a big step forward on the international political scene when it be-comes a member of the Council of Europe.

1996 – School Age

Infl ation is out of control, so the government implements massive economic reform and in-troduces the hryvnia as the new currency unit. At last the country gets banknotes that feel like real money instead of the kupons which more resembled sweetie wrappers. Ukraine also gets its fi rst constitution, which sadly will be ma-nipulated, distorted and simply ignored by the country’s politicians for years to come.

1997 – Grade Two

The good news this year is that independent Ukraine puts its fi rst ever astronaut in space as Leonid Kadenyuk takes a fl ight on the Co-lumbia space shuttle. For this he was paid a

then massive 15,000 hryvnia. The not so good news: Ukraine and Russia sign a deal that al-lows the Black Sea Fleet to remain at Sevasto-pil until 2017, a move that will have conse-quences on Ukraine’s sovereignty.

1998 – Big Brother Gives a Beating

Russia defaults as it is incapable (or unwilling) to fulfi ll its international debt obligations. This has a terrible effect on the country, and millions of Ukrainians are forced into deeper poverty.

1999 – Entering the Tweenies

Presidential candidate Vycheslav Chornovil, a much-loved public fi gure and politician who vigourously defends Ukraine’s national inter-ests, dies in a mysterious car accident on 25 March. Imprisoned several times during the Soviet era, it is a sad loss for the nation. A seri-ous candidate for the presidential elections taking place this year, his death leaves only two real candidates – communist Symonenko and incumbent Kuchma. No choice at all really.

2000 – Bad Infl uences

Following the mysterious death of the only se-rious presidential candidate, outspoken jour-nalist and editor of a popular online news site Georgiy Gongadze disappears. Famous for his

investigations into the Kuchma regime, foul play is suspected. Everyone’s worst fears are confi rmed when in November his headless body is found in a forest. As the country ap-proaches its fi rst decade, everyone now fears a Russian style authoritarian regime is emerg-ing that will ruthlessly and violently stamp out all opposition. These fears are confi rmed when a series of cassette recordings made by a former security agent that appear to implicate Kuchma in the killings burst onto the interna-tional scene.

2001 – Ten!

The country celebrates its 10th birthday with massive political unrest. Kyiv is over run with huge anti-Kuchma protests in January and February, and Khreshchatyk becomes a mas-sive campsite for the Ukraine Without Kuch-ma Protestors. In March the protestors are violently dispersed. Further anti-Kuchma protests taking place this year are quickly and harshly put down, with many protestors arrested and jailed.

2002 – More Bad Infl uences

Viktor Yanukovych is elected as prime minis-ter, stating his main aim is to overcome pov-erty in the country. This manifesto pledge serves him well, as the same promise helps him get elected president later (with no one noticing he’d not fulfi lled the promise the fi rst time round). Ukrainian journalists

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present a manifesto speaking out against in-creased levels of censorship, and Ukraine’s international reputation is greatly affected when it is alleged the Kuchma regime has been selling radar systems to Iraq, an allega-tion that has neither been proved nor prop-erly refuted. All in all, the young country seems to have fallen in with a bad crowd that’s seriously leading it astray.

2003 – The Dirty Dozen

Ukrainian politicians attempt to rehabilitate the country in the eyes of the world by send-ing some troops to Iraq. This is also the year of the Tuzla confl ict. Tuzla is a tiny island in the Azov sea which used to be part of Russia but was handed over to Ukraine along with the whole of the Crimean peninsula back in 1954. Russia for some reason decides it wants it back, and starts constructing a dam that will attach the island to the Russian mainland in an obvious attempt to claim it as their own. Ukrainian-Russian relations have possibly never been under so much strain, but with great diplomatic pressure from Ukraine and the international community, the dam building stops.

2004 – Testing Indepen-dence from the Parents

The year starts well for the country, with Rus-lana winning the Eurovision song contest, proving to the world Ukraine has a wild danc-ing spirit. Towards the end of the year, how-ever, this nation that’s just turned teen faces

its biggest battle yet as thousands take to the streets to protest rigged elections. At the last moment, the baddies step down, and whom we all hope to be the goodies step up. It’s the job of all teenagers to test boundaries, and Ukraine does it with gusto, breaking com-pletely from Russian infl uence, at least for now.

2005 – Freedom?

Viktor Yushchenko is inaugurated as presi-dent, and the hopes of the people are with him. The young country has stood up for itself, and now it rests on Yushchenko’s shoulders to make the most of it. A little later in the year, Ukraine gets into a fever over bird fl u when a whole load of chickens bite the dust in Crimea and a state of emergency is imposed, demon-strating that Yushchenko has a tendency to overreact in a crisis.

2006 – Fierce Fifteen

In order that the country strengthens its no-tion of independence, Yushchenko sets about instilling some sense of national pride in the country, and reversing years of Russifi cation. Most importantly, the Verkhovna Rada pass-es a law proclaiming the 1932-33 enforced famine known as Holodomor as an act of

genocide against the Ukrainian people. The Party of Regions didn’t even show up for the vote. But this aside, Yushchenko disappoints the nation when he appoints his archenemy Yanukovych as prime minister having been unable to make a go of it with his Orange partner, Yulia Tymoshenko, nor her succes-sor, Yuriy Yekhanurov.

2007 – Sweet Sixteen

The good news this year is that Ukraine and Poland win the right to host the EURO 2012 football fi nals, which will fray our nerves for years to come. There’s even more good news at the end of the year for Orange supporters when Yanukovych is sacked as prime minister and Yulia Tymoshenko is given the post for the second time. Will she make good use of it this time? Wait and see.

2008 – Almost an Adult

Since 1998 the economy has been growing steadily, and some would say a little too rap-idly. Rocketing apartment prices comes to an abrupt halt at the beginning of the year, and then the global fi nancial crisis hits. There is a run on some banks, some of which fail, and lending ceases. Those with mortgages and loans suddenly fi nd it very diffi cult to make ends meet. Car and consumer goods sales plummet to a fraction of what they were, and those who’d invested in property fi nd that they’ve lost fortunes. Not a good year to be sev-enteen.

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2009 – Coming of Age

Ukraine celebrates its eighteenth, and the country has survived the fi nancial crisis by borrowing massively. But Tymoshenko proves her populist intentions by, in an attempt to make herself look like the people protector, making a big hoo-ha out of the swine-fl u scare and in so doing making a huge dent in the country’s economy by scaring people away. The good news this year is that Shakhtar Donetsk scoops the UEFA Cup, a good por-tent for 2012.

2010 – The Last of the Teen Years

The year starts with the terrible news that the man accused of massive electoral fraud in 2004 is elected president. As soon as he’s in-augurated he starts the process of shoring up power around him, attempting to reverse a previous constitutional reform, appointing a friendly prime minister and cabinet, and quite simply changing the rules right, left and cen-tre to suit himself. New deals are quickly signed with the Russians, and the members of the opposition get charged with criminal of-fences. Things do not look good for a continu-ing independent, free and democratic Ukraine. Not good for a kid who’s not yet turned 20.

2011 – Happy 20!?!

Ukraine turns 20 despite all of the above.

“FREEDOM IS NOT A GIFT FROM HEAVEN, YOU HAVE TO FIGHT

FOR IT EVERY DAY.” SIMON WIESENTHAL,

UKRAINIAN-BORN AUSTRIAN ACTIVIST,

1908 – 2005.

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This Month Festivals August 201110

Fascinated with Fascinated with Folk RockFolk RockMlynomania, Pechera, Vinnytsya region5 – 7 AugustIn addition to the folk rock nature of this festival, Pechera is famous for its Pototsky Temple, a place which was at one time occupied by a Polish family from the Vinnytsya region. The temple was drawn up and built by famous Polish-Ukrainian architect, Volodyslav Horodetsky, and has remained more or less untouched since that time. Another important piece of this area is an ancient windmill of the 19th cen-tury, which, incidentally, is where the name of this festival comes from. But besides these wonderful historic sites, the village itself is a beautiful corner of Ukraine with steep Buh river banks and lush green forests. Take a look.For more information visit www.mlinomaniya.org.ua

A Harvest HitchingA Harvest HitchingHarvest-Wedding Ethnic Festival, Pyrohovo open-air museum5 – 7 August Want to get in touch with your Ukrainian side? Take in this festival which features traditional activities such as thresh-ing grain in the fi elds, baking bread in a village stove and other such domestic pursuits at one time required of all the men and women of this land. Excited by Friday’s endeavours, head on out Saturday where a traditional Ukrainian wedding will be recreated complete with dancing, singing and the binding of the happy couple with a rushnyk. Sunday will be no bore either, as numerous mas-ter classes on blacksmithing, pottery, embroidery, as well as an exhibition of authentic household items will take you deep into the Ukrainian ethos. For more information visit www.pirogovo.com.ua

A Rock NestA Rock NestGnizdo Fest, Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Region6 August Founded as a pop-rock music competition by Ihor Pelykh (popular Ukrainian musician and TV-host), this festival has, since its inception, been included in the yearly report on the achievements of the Ukrainian pop-rock scene. Suf-fering the tragic death of its founder in 2009, friends and colleagues have ensured the festival continues incorpo-rating not only Pan Pelykh’s vision but a commemoration to the man himself. Gaining in popularity year after year, this one day of fun in the sun makes sure they have a star line-up of bands with this year being no exception. Names have not been disclosed. However, it’s certain that 6 August will be one of those days this summer where good pop-rock reigns true!For more information visit www.gnizdo.com.ua≠

Getting PatrioticGetting PatrioticBandershtat Festival, Lutsk13 – 14 AugustThis festival is special as it is often described as one that embodies the Ukrainian spirit. And you can see why, as its symbol is the well-known head of the liberation move-ment of the 20th century, the late great Stepan Bandera. Inviting local and international groups to perform, Tartak and Dymna Sumish will be headlining this year. However, music is not the only attraction to this festival: an educa-tional segment which includes seminars with Ukrainian Insurgent Army soldiers (those men who fought on the front lines against both the Soviets and the Germans) will be one element, as will master classes presenting tradi-tional Ukrainian martial arts, a rifl e contest, intellectual quests, body-art, poetry with numerous Ukrainian writers and other interesting attractions will certainly unite those who turn out. For more information visit www.bandershtat.org.ua

The Whirl of EthnoThe Whirl of EthnoEtnovyr Festival, Lviv20 – 24 August For the fourth year in a row, Lviv in August will become a multicultural city, bringing together representa-tives of the world’s various cultures to their international ethno fest. In the past, the event has attracted folk bands from Cyprus, Martinique, the Congo, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Israel, Poland and many others. This year’s festival will be no less exotic, offering the music, dance, song and culinary traditions of various cul-tures and peoples. Continually prov-ing that our ancient customs remain a bottomless source of inspiration and spiritual fervour for all, don’t miss the chance to experience this whirl of folk traditions, without even leaving Ukraine! For more information visit www.etnovyr.org.ua

The Woodstock The Woodstock of the Eastof the EastKazantip, Popovka, Evpatoriya30 July – 20 AugustThe Republic of Happiness is often the way Kazantip is described, as a month-long spell of electronic mu-sic held on the shores of Crimea at-tracts thousands every single year. Continuing on from a 19-year legacy, this event, which was once just an amateur beach party, has become a real, authentic, international sum-mer fest. Playing 24/7 for the whole month of August, you never know who is going to perform. The only thing you can be assured of is the best of the best will be making an ap-pearance. For more information visit www.kazantipa.net

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Interesting Interesting Admission Fee Admission Fee Eudard Dilya Prystupa and Na Vidminu Vid band (pop-rock), Divan (Besarabska 2)5 August at 20.00Since 2004, after breaking away from Ukraine’s most successful hip-hop group, well-known singer and former member of TNMK, Diliya, has been doing a little folk-pop. Currently, he’s rounding up a few folks to check out his new band, Na Vidminu Vid (On The Con-trary) and their new beat, where, along with a bit of pop mixed up with light rap and lounge, their brand spankin’ new video will also be released. Giving the public a bit of break in terms of cost of admission, all you will need to get in is a stuffed animal.Admission is free with a fl uffy toy. For more information call 235-7366.

Celebrating Nine Years Celebrating Nine Years Tantsy Minus (Russia), Motor’rolla (UA, pop-rock), Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 23 August at 21.00This summer, Docker Pub will celebrate its ninth birthday, and to help sing the Happy Birthday song, they have invited famous Russian rockers Tantsy Minus and Ukraine’s own Motor’rolla. Playing those hits that have got them to where they are today, these guys know how to rile up a crowd, which will no doubt make this one of the best parties of the summer – do not miss out! Admission is 250 – 550hrv. For more in-formation call 537-1340.

A Star in the WorksA Star in the WorksNicolas Tym (pop-rock), Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)13 August at 21.00Popular Ukrainian artist and ex-Eat Me Tiger vocalist, Nicolas Tym started his solo career in 2009. Quickly work-ing up the ranks to fame and stardom, Tym’s fi rst full-length English-language album is just around the corner. Full of beautiful allegories and metaphors, his songs are different from the fl uff one might expect coming from various other Ukrainian superstars. Before you get your hands on that, however, perhaps you might like to take in a concert of his while they are still fairly-reasonably priced. It’s defi nitely worth a couple hours of your time. Admission is free. For more information call 390-6106.

Summer JazzSummer JazzSolomin’s Trio (jazz), Divan (Besarabska 2)10 August at 20.00Solomin’s Trio is an interesting group. Consisting of domra player Solomin, pianist Bogolyubov and double bass-ist Kornienko, these three are rarely seen rehearsing; saving all of their creative energy for the stage instead. If you’ve never seen them in action, this is your chance to be wowed by a great mixture of jazz, world music and fu-sions therein. Don’t miss it!Admission is free. For more information call 235-7366.

Three Covers, One BirthdayThree Covers, One BirthdayZemfi ra Birthday Party (cover bands), Bochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)26 August at 21.00Russian singer Zemfi ra is one many a former USSR citi-zen will recognise. Playing Russian rock that goes back to the 1990s, she is loved by all, which is why her birthday coming up this month is one that could not go unnoticed. To celebrate, Ukrainian bands – PLB; the eccentric Nana; and DJ47 – will be getting together to play all of the enig-matic singer’s songs. If you know anything about Russian rock, you should know this is an evening that will be well attended. Admission is 50hrv. For more information call 390-6106.

Real MenReal MenMansound (jazz), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)11 August at 22.00Using only their voices to enlighten and entertain, famous Ukrainian sextet, Mansound, is continuing their joy-ful journey throughout the country and beyond. Playing for over 16 years, this next concert tour is called Zhar-a-capel and is fully dedicated to Mansound’s upcoming album planned to be released in the fall. As one of the country’s most impressive innovators in music, evenings such as these are always special. But especially tonight, as new songs, a new sound and a new member will be in-troduced! For tickets or more information call 279-4137.

Live Music August 2011

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12 This Month Art August 2011

Over the EdgeOver the EdgeOn the Edge of Earth exhibition by Ivan Mykhailov, Bottega Gallery (Mykhailinska 22b)Until 13 AugustThis exhibition will bring visitors to the very edge of the earth, where sea, harmony and peace pre-vail, making up a parallel world for those who choose to enter. This metaphysical space, in-spired by marvelous Crimean landscapes, also refl ects the inner world of Mykhailov, where the deserted and spacious horizons of his memo-ries are in full bloom. Combining his traditional art-style with hyperrealism, this exhibition is something worth seeing, as it reveals very hu-man attributes such as solitude, self-learning and longing for perfection. For more information call 279-5353.

Mastering the EnvironmentMastering the EnvironmentExhibition of photographic works by young Ukrainian photographers, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)Until 1 SeptemberBrucie Collections has a reputation for the most up to date, authentic and admirable photographic works from all over the world. However, starting mid July, the gallery will be exhibiting the snapshots of a number of fi ne young local Ukrainians whose work fi ts in perfectly with what is going on in the world at the mo-ment. Allowing a little poetry, romance, humour and even some sarcasm into their pieces, these youngsters are themselves cre-ating trends, and convinced that our reality always has some piece of surrealism attached, they beckon you to look closer.For more information call 205-4264.

Independent Independent Exhibition of works by Ukrainian artists, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12-14)From 12 AugustThis year, Ukraine is celebrating its 20th an-niversary of independence – an important date for an ancient country, but young state. Mystetsky Arsenal, Ukraine’s biggest art space, is presenting a huge project to show the entire sweep of Ukrainian contemporary art over the past 20 years of self-governance. The organis-ers claim that the exhibition will include the best samples of art works in all genres, and will represent Ukraine’s spiritual and creative fi elds as far back as 1991. Don’t miss this event and your chance to see how the country has and continues to gain confi dence step-by-step. For more information call 288-5225.

Love in the Big CityLove in the Big CityPiccolo Amore, an exhibition of photographic works by Vita Buyvyd, Karas Gallery (Andriivsky Uzviz 22a)Until 23 August Vita Buyvyd is an extraordinary photographer and artist who feels and understands the tension rising in society today. Merging various different genres – such as watercolour and collage – in any one of her exhibitions, this next showcase, Pic-colo Amore, uses photography only. It is a series of shots in a megalopolis that focus on a single in-dividual alone in different crowds, where, unfor-tunate as it is, suicide is often the solution to the incessant loneliness situations like these create. Adding glam magazines and comics to relieve the strain on this distressing reality, take in this most recent exhibit today – it could be Kyiv. For more information call 238-6531.

The Cult of Existence The Cult of Existence Cult – an exhibition of works by Albina Yaloz, Ya Gallery (Voloska 55/57)Until 29 August Ya Gallery, as always, is presenting a very interesting exhibition called Cult, by Odesa artist Albina Yaloza. Concerning her-self with the indifference people display toward those house-hold items we use every day, she’s not saying of course that you should have an intimate relationship with your vacuum cleaner; an item that could tell substantial stories given the chance. However, we have come to regard such items as wholly insignifi cant in today’s busy world, and that’s not good either. What the artist suggests is that we take a look at life through the lives of such items, and bringing each chair, fork or piece of pottery back into a less formal existence, Yaloza expects you will change your tune. For more information call 537-3351.

Gasping for AirGasping for AirBreath of the Earth exhibition by Ukrainian contemporary artists, M17 (Antonovycha 102-104)From 17 August Ukraine has a powerful tradition of non-fi gu-rative art which goes back to the beginning of the last century and often incorporates tex-turised pieces intended to demonstrate one’s eternal affi liation to the earth. Such modest works turn a simple line or a colourful spot into an expressive tool responsible for trans-mitting an idea, fantasy or memory. Loaded with this kind of imagery, no one piece is ever viewed or interpreted in the same way, which makes this an outstanding collection united by the same source – the earth, the land-scape, the taste and feel of its soil. For more information call 596-2030.

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Nightlife August 2011

Relax and Let GoRelax and Let GoLadies Night, D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)10, 17 & 24 August at 22.00With four floors of entertainment, D’Lux is one of Kyiv’s top clubs. Not only do they know how to their customers right, but they do it in style. As one prime example, they have turned every Wednesday in Kyiv into Ladies Night, where the evening from 22.00 onwards is aimed at ensuring all the girls have a good time. Had a bad day? Give your-self the deluxe treatment. For admission prices and more information call 200-9009.

Vibrant Visuals AidsVibrant Visuals AidsClub Styles Video Mix Project, Forsage (Harmatna 51a)19 August at 22.00Forsage has long ceased being just a club, in part because since its inception it has strived to play only the latest trends in world music. With three dance fl oors, this next project on the go is going to keep all night owls up ‘til the break of dawn as Anna Lee, Arnaby, Fandy and Johnnie Play know their way around the turntable. Adding a little pizzazz to the eve-ning, all hits will be hooked up to video so you can scope out the visuals while you get down and boogie. It’s a good start to the weekend.For admission prices or more information call 232-6780 or visit www.forsageclub.com.ua

It’s All About RespectIt’s All About RespectRespect Family Night, Go-Go Beach Bar (Trukhanivskaya 1)6 August – 22.00The biggest drum’nbass/urban music night is coming up this fi rst weekend in August with DJ Gvozd and DJ Zemine at the helm. Gvozd is one of the most famous DnB DJs in Russia, not to mention his kudos as a pro-ducer and radio DJ on Pirate Station. Zemine on the other hand is considered the fi rst lady of drum’n’bass in St Petersburg who, when she’s got the time, can also be found design-ing, producing and writing. While both DJs of the Respect Family label will be playing up a storm tonight, local acts such as Detail, Fade, Hemp Shark, London, Maya and Dego, will be putting in their two cents as well. It’s going to be a good night – get in on it.Admission is 70hrv. For more information call 233-0617.

Wazzup!Wazzup!In Da Hood, Hike Beach Bar (Dneprovskaya Naberezhnaya 2a)5 August at 23.00Dropping dope beats and killer bass all weekend long (that’s our attempt at homeboy speak), there’s a new beach bar in town called Hike we’re thinkin’ it’s time you checked out. This particular Friday night, DJ Unlimited, DJ Junior Ben and DJ Mark will be at the turntable, and with a little help from a whole lotta people – H-Fam, Gin Tonic, S.NOD, Out-Side, KosmoSS & Sep, SkOL, FLip & Dave, and Crazy Vit, just to name a few – this ain’t no teaparty, this here is a shindig of the high-est degree.Admission is 50hrv. For more information call 063-575-5346.

Dressing Up for Kyiv Dressing Up for Kyiv HITT (Japan, visual kei), Bingo (Peremohy 112)11 August at 19.00Visual kei is a movement among Japanese musicians which features the use of make-up, over the top hairstyles and costumes worthy of the best Rockette. The music they play is a subgenre of Japanese rock with a little punk, glam and metal thrown in to spice things up a bit; which is where HITT comes in. He’s Japanese, he’s a singer, songwriter, and musician and he’s got a style very similar to that of visual kei. That said, he also likes to mix it, throwing in strong pop, rock and jazz beats into all he does as well. With most of his stuff composed on the piano, HITT is a one man band with amazing music, not to mention how good the boy looks considering he’s a dude.Tickets are 150hrv. For more information call 424-2555.

Shake It!Shake It!Hot Maracas, Shooters (Moskovska 22)11 & 18 August at 21.00One of the best things about Kyiv is its en-ergetic nightlife. And as one club that has been infusing the club scene with their own special brand of fun, Shooters has to be in-cluded in the city’s top venues. Gearing up for the weekends, Thursdays round this ex-pat hangout are especially fun as cover band Magma gets everybody all riled up! Playing until midnight, the fun continues with the arrival of special guest Mr Cuervo and the club world’s hottest Latin-fl avoured tunes!Admission is free for all until 23.00, after G-90hrv. For more information call 254-2024 or visit www.shooters.kiev.ua

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Miracles Miracles in the Making in the Making With Love To a Human Being – Exhibition of photographic works by Howard Shatz, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)From 3 SeptemberHoward Shatz is an outstanding and well-known American pho-tographer who’s most passion-ately inspired by the human body. In the past, he has devoted en-tire series of works to redheads, pregnant women, newborns and ballerinas under water. In other words he has and continues to fi nd new incredible angles to shoot the most incredible pic-tures. Because he puts so much into each and every shot he takes, his works cannot simply be called pictures. No, Howard Shatz waits for the miracle of light/angle/hue/expression before he cap-tures the most incredible illustra-tions of the human body you will ever see. For more information call 353-1234.

Global Rock FeverGlobal Rock FeverGlobal East Rock Festival, Chaika Airfi eld, Kyiv10 – 11 September Global East Rock Festival is one of the biggest, best-known and most ambitious rock festivals in Ukraine, gathering thousands of rock music fans to one of the big-gest and best arenas in Kyiv. Or-ganisers have already announced the festival’s fi rst headliner for this year: legendary Finnish band, Children of Bodom. Known for their rough vocals and crazy rhythm, their performances are absolutely spectacular! Other bands from Latvia, Belarus, Ger-many, Poland and other countries are also on the guest list and will no doubt shake Chaika with their wild rock‘n’roll. For more information visit www.globaleastfan.com

Tango 3.0 TourTango 3.0 TourGotan Project (France), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)30 September at 19.00These guys are not world famous, but they should be. Taking clas-sic world music and mixing it up with beats and breaks reminis-cent 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 Chris-toph H. Müller love love love ev-erything tango (as you can see, if you look close enough, at their name). Featured in Schindler’s List, The Scent of a Woman, Shall We Dance and more, their tracks are so intense they will send shiv-ers up your spine. Deserving of all the acclaim they receive and more, take these guys in. Tickets are 200 – 1900 hrv. For more information call 247-2316

The Original The Original Macadam FlowerMacadam FlowerEmma Shapplin (France, opera), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)8 November at 19.00Emma Shapplin is a waif of a woman with a voice that makes walls shake and glass break. Her extraordinary talent was revealed in early childhood which grew into a classical music career as a teenager. Crossing over into other genres, fame followed close be-hind, turning each and every con-cert of hers into an operatic pop experience not to be missed! Per-forming in Latin and ancient Ital-ian, her musical experiments go far beyond that which any genre can classify, which her last al-bum, featuring a hard rock sound supporting her beefy vocals, well demonstrated. Tickets are 200 – 3000hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

Lady and Her Lady and Her OrchestraOrchestraSurganova and Orchestra, (Russia, pop-rock), National Aviation University (Komorova 1) & Artist’s House (Artema 1-5) 15 & 16 November at 19.30Ex-Night Sniper Svitlana Sur-ganova, a Russian musician and singer with an interesting story to tell, comes to Kyiv with an-other huge event. Celebrating her birthday on the same evening as the fi rst concert, 15 November, the programme she has prepared is sure to be something more than her usual ordinary track list. However, her concert the next day will also be something special as she and her little orchestra will be playing their best hits acousti-cally. Tickets are 150 – 500hrv. For more information call 408-3300 or 212-0547.

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Oops…Oops…She Did it AgainShe Did it AgainBritney Spears (USA, pop), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)27 September at 19.00Britney Spears was an absolute icon for youth in 2000 when her debut album ...Baby One More Time hit music store shelves; and let’s be honest the shelves over in Petrivka couldn’t keep up either. While she had taken a break from music due to, shall we say, erratic behaviour, she’s now up to her seventh studio album (if you can believe it) called Femme Fatale. Ranked number six on Forbes Most Powerful and Infl uential ce-lebrities in the world in 2010, you might want to get your butts in the seats for this one: drama seems to follow Britney wherever she goes and this concert will be no excep-tion. Tickets are 590 – 9990hrv. For more information call 246-7406.

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They Won’t BiteThey Won’t BiteHurts (UK, synthpop), Palace Sport (Sportyvna Pl 1)20 October at 20.00Having come together in 2009, the Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson twosome has only just started off along its musical path. Since that time, however, they have been hard at work with singer Kylie Minogue, author Joe Stretch and glam-rock band Scis-sor Sisters. Busy being the two busy boys they are, their song Wonderful Life hit all the charts all over Europe and has often got people singing “Don’t let go, never give up, it’s such a wonderful life.” Check them out this fall. Tickets TBA. For more informa-tion call 246-7406.

Gen X Music MakerGen X Music MakerIAMX (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, producing, mixing and mastering all of his albums himself, this guy is more than just a one man band accompanied by a live line-up wherever he happens to be per-forming. His fourth studio album has come out just this year and has held onto that cabaret-esque and dark electronic sound Corner is known for. Tickets are 450hrv. For more in-formation call 288-5069.

An Ocean An Ocean of Emotionsof EmotionsOkean Elzy (pop-rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)6 October at 19.00Taking a break after their Dolce Vita tour, Okean Elzy will be back in October, with a huge show held in the capital of Ukraine. Accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, the band will play all of the songs they are known and loved for. This seems to be a trend occurring with many musi-cians and bands as of late. With our own Ukrainian rockers tak-ing charge, however, you’re sure to hear something you haven’t

Nothing Weak Nothing Weak About This Girl About This Girl Skin (Skunk Anansie, UK), Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 9 September at 23.00The leader of London’s aristo-cratically alternative Skunk An-ansie Deborah Dyer, also known as Skin, is making her way to Ukraine this September. Found-ed in 1994 by Dyer and bassist Richard Lewis, the group split up in 2001 and Skin pursued a solo career recording two albums in-dependently. In 2009, the group resumed its activities, and releas-ing its fourth studio album the following year, fans and critics welcomed them with open arms. Their greatest success has always been as a team as songs “Weak”, “Hedonism” and “Secretly” can attest. But having lead singer here with her turntable is a pretty good thing too. Tickets are 250hrv. For more in-formation call 066-485-5555.

The Voice The Voice of a Generationof a GenerationToto Cutugno (Italy, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)19 November at 19.00Already into his late 60s, Italian singer Toto Cutugno is still as ener-getic as he ever was. And his voice? Even more romantic. Perhaps his secret has to do with his love songs,

the words from which have no doubt kept him young and vibrant. Writ-ing too is a passion of this spaghet-ti-eating, limoncello-sipping lover of the ladies, which can be found on albums by famous singers Joe Das-sin and Dalida. Take in his concert this November, he’ll make sure it’s one you won’t soon forget!Tickets are 200 – 1550hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

heard before! Tickets will go fast so be there or be square! Tickets are 200 – 1250hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

A 20 Year SearchA 20 Year Search20 Years of Presence – exhibition of works by contemporary Ukrainian artists, Institute of the Issues Concerning Contemporary Art (Shchorsa 18d)From 25 August The 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence gives everyone in the country, and in fact the world, an opportunity to come to their own conclusions about how this relatively new state has per-formed. Those in the art sphere have not been left out either. With their own interesting and often philosophical point of view, this next exhibition will not only pres-ent a dimension of contemporary art that has been most signifi cant in the last two decades, but will also demonstrate the history of contemporary art here in this post Soviet space. Anatoliy Kryvolap, Oleh Tistol, Arsen Savadov and Vlada Ralko are on the short list of those who have helped bring Ukraine onto the artistic world map, and if you don’t catch it here in Kyiv, you’ll have another chance to do so in London. For more information call 529-2051.

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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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At Sea with a CigarSAILING ACADEMY YACHT CLUB As is often the case every year about this time, the Kyiv Cigar Club gathered together on the Kyiv Sea on 23 July to compete in the 8th Glenmorangie Regatta. There were only a select few who got to race. However, after a harsh three hours, it was the yacht captained by Borys Timonkin that took fi rst place. Those who remained ashore were not forgotten about, as delicious wines, cognacs, snacks and of course cigars awaited all the whole day through.

New Wine and Old Friends PANORAMA RESTAURANT On 18 July, some of the country’s top celebrities along with the best sommeliers got together to pop a few corks. The event was headed by Olivier Dega, a French enologist who thinks quite highly of various Ukrainian wines. Teaching those who turned out a few tricks of the trade, no one needed to be told how to chill out with a lovely glass of wine while enjoying marvellous views of the city.

Actor and dancer Actor and dancer Dmytro Dikusar Dmytro Dikusar in the midst of a in the midst of a

degustationdegustation

Wine Factory owner Wine Factory owner Knyaz Trubetskoi Knyaz Trubetskoi

and Oleksiy Dyakov and Oleksiy Dyakov talking about winetalking about wine

FDI’s Maryna FDI’s Maryna Ivanenko Ivanenko

enjoys a glass enjoys a glass of redof red

French enologist French enologist Olivier DegaOlivier Dega

Borys Timonkin waving in and Borys Timonkin waving in and around the fi nish linearound the fi nish line

Dayami Morales heading the Dayami Morales heading the cigar degustationcigar degustation

Zarina brand Zarina brand creator, Natalya creator, Natalya Netovkina with Netovkina with

the KCC President the KCC President Milan PaevichMilan Paevich

KCC members KCC members Oleksandr Guley Oleksandr Guley and Andriy and Andriy DubrovskiyDubrovskiy

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EBA Business Battle MONAKO RESTAURANT On 19 July, the EBA invited out a bunch of new participants to the second round of the new season of their wonderful Business Battle. In this fi rst round, the Integrites International Law Firm team were in competition with the PricewaterhouseCoopers team, while the second round saw Kreston GСG consulting group fi ght it out against consultants Dymov and Partners. All teams proved that they are worth their weight in brainpower, but it was the Kreston GSG team that fi nally won out with their one point advantage!

Team of Integrites International Law Firm: Nadia Team of Integrites International Law Firm: Nadia Maltseva, Alina Plyushch, Andriy Terentyev, Maltseva, Alina Plyushch, Andriy Terentyev, Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, Valeriy Kozlov and Elena Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, Valeriy Kozlov and Elena MalevanayaMalevanaya

The winners! Maximilian Lunov, The winners! Maximilian Lunov, Anastasia Zhulina, Dmitry Anastasia Zhulina, Dmitry Lenda, and Dmitry Tomashevskiy Lenda, and Dmitry Tomashevskiy all of Kreston GSGall of Kreston GSG

PricewaterhouseCoopers captain PricewaterhouseCoopers captain Julia KadibashJulia Kadibash

Kirill Dymov – captain of the Kirill Dymov – captain of the Dymov and Partners teamDymov and Partners team

Bottega’s Maryna Bottega’s Maryna Shcherbenko and friendShcherbenko and friend

Bottega Gallery co-owner Vitaliy Bottega Gallery co-owner Vitaliy Shcherbenko and media mogul and Shcherbenko and media mogul and gallerist Yuriy Kogutyakgallerist Yuriy Kogutyak

Artist Viktor Artist Viktor Khomenko Khomenko

taking a taking a breakbreak

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The Edge of the EarthBOTTEGA GALLERY 26 July marked the opening of an exhibition that took everyone to that place where the earth meets its end. Guided by the artist Ivan Mykhailov himself, guests were invited on a journey through a beautiful canvas of natural landscapes and magnifi cent panoramas. The manner in which Mykhailov paints is often a metaphorical mix with great image diversity all styled in the spirit of modern post-media and hyperrealism. It’s one you too can take in until 13 August.

Creative artist Creative artist Ivan Mykhailov Ivan Mykhailov looking confi dentlooking confi dent

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A Formal ForumMAYACHOK On 21 July, CEOs, CFOs and other high-level representatives from each member bank gathered for the Forum for Leading International Financial Institutions. The Chamber was pleased to host the forum which included their Summer General Meeting, where all results and activities for 2011 were reviewed, and new opportunities that might enhance future policy in the banking industry were considered.

Stars Sing OutAMBER RESTAURANT The night was 20 July, the event was the Amber Voice Party, the result was a super time had by all in attendance! Listening to those folk here in Ukraine who do karaoke best, star celebrities were out in the dozens and were judged by an equally impressive star jury – TV-host Illya Noyabrev, singer Yulia Voice and sculptor Oleh Pinchuk. While there was some tough competition, no one went home a loser, as the whole night was fi lled with prizes and memories of a good night!

Musician Musician Oleksiy Oleksiy Bolshoi Bolshoi and TV and TV Host Anna Host Anna SuvorovaSuvorova

The Bachelor The Bachelor reality TV show reality TV show fi nalist, Yana fi nalist, Yana Solomko with a Solomko with a new friendnew friend

The girls from Blondy wide eyed and The girls from Blondy wide eyed and bushy-tailedbushy-tailed

Jury members Jury members Yulia Voice and Illya Yulia Voice and Illya NoyabrevNoyabrev

Volodymyr Lavrenchuk speaking Volodymyr Lavrenchuk speaking on behalf of Raiffeisen Bank Aval as on behalf of Raiffeisen Bank Aval as Vladyslav Rashkovan of UniCredit Bank Vladyslav Rashkovan of UniCredit Bank (left) and the Chamber’s Jorge Zukoski (left) and the Chamber’s Jorge Zukoski (centre) listen on(centre) listen on

Ihor Volokh and Miltiadis Papanokolaou Ihor Volokh and Miltiadis Papanokolaou from Universal Bankfrom Universal Bank

Volodymyr Lavrenchuk of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Volodymyr Lavrenchuk of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Greg Krasnov of Platinum Bank and OTP Bank’s Greg Krasnov of Platinum Bank and OTP Bank’s Dmitry ZinkovDmitry Zinkov

A well dressed trio: Andriy Potapov of ING A well dressed trio: Andriy Potapov of ING Bank with Citibank’s Steven Fisher and Bank with Citibank’s Steven Fisher and Vlad Sochinsky Vlad Sochinsky

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European Hollywood in UkraineODESA OPERA HOUSE The second annual Odesa Film Festival is an event that has taken up much of the attention of the star-studded population. Bringing the nine cinematic days to a close, however, the fi nal awards and closing ceremonies took place at the Opera House on 23 July. All in all, 71 movies were shown, and leaving it up to the jury to decide on the best of show, the Golden Duke was given to French director Celine Sciamma for her fi lm, Tomboy. If you didn’t make it out this year, make sure you mark it on your calendars for next summer as organisers are promising even more interesting movies.

Young Uruguayan director, Young Uruguayan director, Arauco Hernandez, Arauco Hernandez,

was acknowledged for was acknowledged for his contribution to the his contribution to the

cinema world by famous cinema world by famous European actor European actor

Ezhi ShturEzhi Shtur

Winner of Best Stage Direction Olias Barco, Winner of Best Stage Direction Olias Barco, actress in the Grand Prize winner, Tomboy, actress in the Grand Prize winner, Tomboy, Sophie Cattani, and director Roy Berner Sophie Cattani, and director Roy Berner receiving awards in lieu of Karen Berger for his receiving awards in lieu of Karen Berger for his fi lm 2Nightfi lm 2Night

Ukrainian Ukrainian cinema and cinema and theatre star theatre star

Bohdan Stupka Bohdan Stupka with his wife with his wife

LarysaLarysa

Footballer Vladyslav Vashchuk with his wife Footballer Vladyslav Vashchuk with his wife Margaryta SichkarMargaryta Sichkar

Russian actor and comic Russian actor and comic Mykhailo Zhvanetskiy Mykhailo Zhvanetskiy with his wife Natalya with his wife Natalya

Mykhailo Kulinyak and Serhiy Tihipko Mykhailo Kulinyak and Serhiy Tihipko seated for the ceremonyseated for the ceremony

Cinema State Agency of Ukraine Cinema State Agency of Ukraine representative Kateryna Kopylova representative Kateryna Kopylova and Minister of Culture Mykhailo and Minister of Culture Mykhailo KulinyakKulinyak

German directors and sisters German directors and sisters Yasemin and Nesrin Samdereli Yasemin and Nesrin Samdereli

received the Audience Awardreceived the Audience Award

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www.frishberg.com

Frishberg & Partners10 Gorky Street, Suite 801004 Kyiv, UkraineTel: (38044) 585-8464Fax: (38044) 235-6342

Frishberg & Partners10 Gorky Street, Suite 801004 Kyiv, UkraineTel: (38044) 585-8464Fax: (38044) 235-6342 www.frishberg.com

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30 Essential Kyiv

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

Want to meet a lady

who is looking

for a man like you ?

Save your time and energy and visit www.marriagebynatali.com

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

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

Medical treatment made easy with English speaking Doctors

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:

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A Man of Many Words

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broadcast, and preparations for next Sunday’s show start on the Monday morning. The programme is the work of many people. The host just presents it to the audience.” Come on Andriy, nobody likes a martyr. Carry on. What’s it like when the show ends? “You always have this pleasant state of fatigue on a Sunday. You have a beer and start another fi ght on Monday!” OK, enough chit-chat Andriy, let’s get down to business. Who have you in-terviewed? “Various well-known and important people, including all four Presidents of Ukraine.” Nobody likes a name-dropper, Andriy. Carry on. “I remember in 2008 we had Yushchenko, Tymoshenko and the head of Verk-hovna Rada [Yatsenyuk] all in one place in front of an audience of mil-lions. It was a unique broadcast. Oh, and we had the Patriarch of Moscow too.” OK Andriy, point taken. Carry on. Tell us an amusing story. “There are lots of funny stories that happen in the television business. On screen fa-mous people can be strong, smart and funny, but off-camera they are not always the same. So you have to be on your guard. Every word can be used against you!”Come on Andriy, we want some good gossip! Give us some examples. “Of-ten politicians swear on the programme, and blame their opponents for everything, but after the programme they smile to each other and go out to a restaurant, like best friends. We have a lot of games and hypocrisy in our politics.” Andriy, you’re not leaving this building until you dish some dirt. “Flexibility is a core component of a professional politician. They have to fi nd a golden middle between betrayal and a healthy compromise.” Bloody hell. It’s like getting blood from a stone. Right, let’s carry on.

Out of the Corner How do you get a politician to answer a question? “Formulate the question well. Also, the right level of impudence might help you: it will allow you to clarify. Finally, you need to be well-informed. The more you know, the more you’ll be able to drive them into a corner, and they will be forced to either an-swer the question or remain silent. You usually get a good answer that way.” Andriy! You sly dog! And who would have thought it to look at you!So, how free and fair would you say the press is in Ukraine? “You can’t get freedom of the press at once. Freedom of speech is a process, primarily a mental process, and this process is present in Ukrainian society.” Come on Andriy, don’t play these games with us, we’re as well-informed as you get in Kyiv and will back you into a corner faster than the Klitschko brothers. “There is a threat that the process in Ukraine may stop, but I hope the au-thorities have enough wisdom to avoid it.” That’s better.Given that your station is owned by Akhmetov, who backs Yanukovich, is it diffi cult for you to be critical of the government? “No-one gives me instruc-tions to show someone in a good or bad light. This is a great incentive for us, and it means we have a great responsibility to be objective. First of all, we stand on the side of the Ukrainian citizen, their rights, and the rule of law in our country.” Good answer, Andriy. You can come out of the corner now. Fi-nally, what’s the least enjoyable aspect of your work? “I have to shave.” Once an engineer, always an engineer.

Young, good-looking and successful. But enough about me – let’s talk about Andriy Danilevych. At the tender age of 30, this baby-faced assassin is an editor at TRK Ukraina. He hosts political debates and interviews VIPs, up to and including presidents. He’s just finished for the summer, and What’s On caught up with him before he jetted off to New York.

We asked Andriy how he got started in media, and as usual, it was because of a woman. He was studying to become an en-gineer, when he fell for a popular radio DJ in the city. “She in-vited me to her radio station. I saw how she worked on-air,

and all the hard work that went unseen by the audience.” Andriy, the point of radio is that the audience doesn’t ‘see’ anything, including those on-air! Carry on. “At fi rst I worked in radio journalism for several years, and when I moved to Kyiv, I tried my hand at television. My fi rst TV job was on the chan-nel 1+1 in 2003.”

Into the CornerFast-forward to today. What’s it like? “It’s very stressful, and requires a lot of effort and maximum impact. I have almost no days off.” Come on Andriy, you’re about to fl y to America! Carry on. “Every Sunday evening I have a live

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