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1 November 1927 The first official day of Kyiv’s football club, Dy-namo. Helped throughout the years by the leg-endary Valeriy Lobanovsky, it has competed against Shakhtar Donetsk almost every year for the league title since its existence, prov-ing itself to be one of the strongest Ukrainian teams around.

3 November 1927 The Soviets shoot nearly 100 Ukrainian intel-lectuals in the Solovky camp. Among them are prominent are Ukrainian theatre director Les Kurbas and famous Ukrainian writer Mykola Kulish.

29 October 1987 Cult band Vopli Vidoplaysova make their de-but at one of Kyiv’s rock festivals. Awarded Band of the Year, they have since produced numerous albums, songs from which con-tinuously find themselves played on radio sta-tions throughout the country. This year will be their 25th anniversary!

28 October 1989 The Verkhovna Rada adopts a law in reference to the language of the state. Declaring the lo-cal Ukrainian tongue the country’s only of-ficial language, politicians have argued over this issue ever since, recommendations of which dance to a Russian lilt.

This Week in History

The Ukrainian Court System: A Well-oiled Machine Yuriy Lutsenko, Ukrainian politician and for-mer Minister of Internal Affairs, was charged with abuse of office in December of last year. Sit-ting in prison for the alleged overpayment of less than $5,000 to his driver, he went on a hunger strike in the spring of this year losing 14kg in the process. While his protruding cheekbones and the acetone found in his blood should have been a good enough reason for the world to listen to the poor man who accuses the country’s politi-cians of political persecution, Yulia Tymoshenko was in the spotlight stealing the show. With the gas princess back behind bars (at least for now), the Pechersk District Court is open for Lutsenko business once again. It seems the man is either a real threat to the community at large or utterly unlucky, however, as the Ukrainian Indepen-dent Information Agency (UNIAN) reports that the court has rescheduled his next case for 34 October at 09.15.

Lost in TimeOver the last two months, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada have been trying to decide what time Ukrainians should march to. Overlooking the musical 2/4 rhythm typi-cal for such a swagger, they jumped onto the Russian bandwagon which cancelled the adjustment of clocks come the char-acteristic spring and fall changeover. The hullabaloo surrounding the whole event came from Ukrainian journalists wanting to be on the same time with Moscow. Apart from pecking at the heads of many a Ukrai-nian governor, however, there was no seri-ous discussion about it. That is, until this September. Deciding that it was actually a good idea, the Party of Regions had Health Minister Oleksandr Anishchenko spout the inherent health risks found within the clock-changing system. Speaking before doing any thinking at all (a professional hazard of the current ruling party), they realised that perhaps 09.00 and 10.00 were a little late in the day for sunrise. As this would have been the case for many parts of Western Ukraine, the solution was to have those respective regions begin their work-ing day later than the rest of the country. Good solution guys! Reconsidering that this might not be the most effective way to handle the situation, parliament was called back and 295 deputies voted in favour of ‘winter time’. Acknowledging they may have made a slight error in judgement, you can now be sure – at least for the time being – that we’ll be putting our clocks back by one hour come this Friday 30 October.

Ukrainian Christmas at the Vatican Trees from the western part of the country will stand tall and proud in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Christmas this year, as Ukraine has been chosen to deck out the official residence of the Pope! Selected and ready to travel over two thousand kilometres in order to arrive a month before the blessed event, the trees did go through a strict screening process in order to be considered, including a minimum height of 30 metres. There was tough competition there for awhile, but a fir found deep in the heart of the Carpathians surpassed all of the expectations of judges. Receiving a full round of tens, it was selected and will be decorated with ornaments traditional to Ukraine (anoth-er requirement) no doubt making it the talk of the town around St Peter’s Square. As a tradi-tion first started by Pope John Paul II in 1982, this is the first time Ukraine has been granted the honour. All together now: Timber!

Please Drive CarefullyThe Ministry of Emergencies has released in-formation regarding a car crash that killed eight people on 23 October in the Poltava re-gion. A passenger car collided with a trailer truck parked on the side of the road at about 23.50 Sunday night killing all eight in the car instantly and sending the truck driver to hospi-tal. Police are calling this the worst collision in the region’s history but have yet to release the details or the cause. With so many road works taking place in the country at the moment, What’s On would like to take a moment to ask all those behind the wheel to slow down. The country needs no more bloodshed due to care-lessness or neglect.

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This Week Theatre & Classical Music 28 October – 3 November 20118

Dancing Atop 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 ballet that carries his name. Surprising audiences at every turn, you too won’t believe the dance mastery, vibrant en-ergy and ethnic charm coming from this troupe. Moiseyev himself passed away in November of 2007 at the age of 101. But his memory lives on. Celebrating what would be his 105th birthday, the ballet brings the magic and mystery 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.

28FridayAn EvEning of orgAn MusicFeaturing Balakhovska (organ), Sharapov (violin)Works by Bach, PyartTime: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

An EvEning of spAnish clAssicAl Music

Featuring Academic Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic, Silvia Toran (Spain, piano)Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

An EvEning of vocAl And instruMEntAl MusicFeaturing Kruhlova (viola), Kopylova (piano), Malva Vocal EnsembleTime: 19.30Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23)587-7490

shvEikA soldier’s adventure in 2 actsTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

thE konotop WitchMusical burlesque in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

lAugh of thE lobstErsTragic comedyTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16)212-4188

roMEo & JuliEtPlay in 2 actsTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25)517-1955

29Saturday

orgAn Music of roMAnticisM Epoch

Featuring Bubnova (organ)Time: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

cElEbrAting thE 40th AnnivErsAry

of shchEdryk childrEn’s choirWorks by MozartTime: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

An EvEning of vocAl pErforMAncEFeaturing Bratyk (soprano), Kahanovych (piano), Bolkunevych (soprano), Bondarovska (piano), Rudko (piano), Shevchenko (piano)Time: 19.30Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23)587-7490

thE bAtOperetta in 3 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)287-6257

nAtAlkA poltAvkAUkrainian musical drama in 2 actsTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

QuArtEt for tWoComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

lEtticE & lAvidzhFun w/ shadowsTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16)212-4188

lolitADrama in 2 actsTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25)517-1955

thE uglyModern drama in UkrainianTime: 19.00Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136)529-4062

QuArtEtDrama 2 actsTime: 18.00blAck virginsDrama in 1 actTime: 20.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5)234-4223

An EvEning of Accordion MusicFeaturing Zavadsky (accordion)Time: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

31Monday

An EvEning of bAch Music

Featuring Shvydka (soprano), Kharechko (organ)Time: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

fAMily dinnErComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5)234-4223

An EvEning of roMAncEsFeaturing Rusanova (mezzo-soprano)Time: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

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TuesdayAn EvEning of clAssicAl MusicFeaturing National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Semchuk (violin)Works by Wagner, LyatoshynskyTime: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

thE MArriAgE of figAroBallet in 2 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)279-1169

fiAlkA MontMArtrEOperetta in 2 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)287-6257

thE kAudAshEvA fAMilyComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

lyuboff!Ironic comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

plAying chonkinPlay in 2 actsTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25)517-1955

bAckyArd gAMEsDramaTime: 19.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5)234-4223

2Wednesday

An EvEning of bAndurA Music

Featuring Mayboroda Bandura ChapelWorks of Ukrainian folk songs Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

thE bArbEr of sEvillEOpera in 3 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)279-1169

silvAOperetta in 2 actsTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)287-6257

Edith piAf. lifE on crEditMusical in 2 actsTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

An EvEning of soft JAzz

Featuring BloomTime: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

3ThursdayAn EvEning of orgAn MusicFeaturing Orlova (organ)Works by Bach, Handel, VivaldiTime: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

thE MAstEr & MArgAritABallet in 2 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)279-1169

thE tAngo of lifEChoreographic performanceTime: 19.00Kyiv Operetta (V Vasylkivska 53/3)287-6257

WhilE MothEr’s outComedy in 1 actTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

WhErE thE Wind bloWsPlay in 1 actTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Prospect 25)517-1955

AngEl/sExuAl nEurosEs of our pArEntsPlay Time: 18.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5)234-4223

thE notEs of A crAzyMAnMono-spectacle in 1 actTime: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

30Sunday

An EvEning of ukrAiniAn Music

Featuring National Academic Orchestra of Folk InstrumentsWorks by Lyudkevych, Bilash, Ukrainian folk songs Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

An EvEning of piAzzollA MusicFeaturing Roy (flute), Ryabov (piano), Shypunov (guitar)Time: 19.30Sophia Kyivska Ukrainian Philharmonic Society (Andriivskiy Uzviz 23)587-7490

thE singlE lAdyMusical fairytaleTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16)212-4188

thE uglyModern drama in UkrainianTime: 19.00Dakh Modern Art Theatre (V Vasylkivska 136)529-4062

thE ovErly hAppy fAthErComedy in 2 actsTime: 12.00nord-ost. thE futurE Will shoWDrama in 2 actsTime: 18.00A profitAblE plAcEComedy in 5 actsTime: 19.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5)234-4223

Young and Talented From All Over EuropeI, Culture Orchestra (Poland, classical), National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)27 October at 19.00I, Culture Orchestra is a unique group of musicians composed of the young and talented from all over Eastern Europe. Selected by a well-respected jury, the chosen few (14 of which come from Ukraine) are working with world famous maestros, learning new scores and taking their show on the road. This evening at the National Opera House will be brilliant with sounds from Shimanovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich ringing out from all corners. It’s a great showpiece demonstrating just how talented our youngsters really are. Tickets are 10 – 150hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

: What's On Recommended

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bEEfEAtErs (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.30Admission: call and checkCiro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12)221-4545

thE bitch, AniMAls’ sEssion (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

hAlloWEEn pArty: truE colours (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)292-2900

MErtvyE hrushi (pop-rock)Time: 20.00Admission: 30-40hrvDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

bElovEd bluEs (bluEs)Time: 20.30Admission: freeJazz Do It (V Vasylkivska 76a)289-5606

30Sunday

in flAMEs (sWEdEn, MEtAl)

Time: 18.00Admission: 290-390hrvNational Aviation University (Komorova 1)408-3300

EAst 17 (us, pop)

Time: 21.00Admission: 250hrvStereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)222-8040

soyuz 44(JAzz)Time: 22.00Admission: call and checkArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

con no rEst, vErkhniy yArus, in toriA,

plintus, infA (punk-rock)Time: 20.00Admission: 30hrvBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)461-8788

hAlloWEEn pArty: hAiry vipEr

(covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: 50hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

crAzy trAin, pArtyzAnski vytivky, JErry (covEr bAnds) Time: 21.00 Admission: 30hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

kAndur (covEr bAnd)Time: 20.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

cosMo-Mix covEr fEst (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)292-2900

31Monday

blAnc (covEr bAnd) Time: 22.00Admission: 20hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

hAlloWEEn pArty: sErhiy tAbunshik’s

JAzz, stAnislAv chuMAkov, kAndur (JAzz, covEr bAnd)Time: 20.00Admission: 40hrvBochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)390-6106

hAlloWEEn pArty: lucky bAnd

(covEr bAnd)Time: 20.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)461-8788

hAlloWEEn pArty: cArtE blAnchE (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a)459-0551

dr fEEl good (covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: freeDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

AniMAls’ sEssion (covEr bAnd) Time: 21.30 Admission: freeDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

rEbus (covEr bAnd)Time: 20.30Admission: freeCiro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12)221-4545

tEx-MEx co (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)292-2900

pur:pur (pop-rock)

Time: 20.00Admission: 80-100hrvDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

nEW JAzz WAvE (JAzz)Time: 20.30Admission: freeJazz Do It (V Vasylkivska 76a)289-5606

29Saturday

sMokiE (uk, rock)Time: 19.00Admission: 100-1200hrvPalace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)247-2444

korol i shut (russiA, punk)

Time: 19.00Admission: 150-750hrvStereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)222-8040

hAlloWEEn scAry pArty: otto dix

(covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00Admission: call and checkArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

khortA, lucky bAnd, plb (rock, covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: 40hrvBochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)390-6106

cAsh, shAM rocks (positivE rock)

Time: 21.00Admission: 50hrvBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)461-8788

plb, lucky bAnd (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a)459-0551

AntytilA, crAzy trAin (pop-rock, covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Motor’rollA, pArtyzAnski vytivky (rock, covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

28Friday

MAshynA vrEMEni (russiA, pop-rock)

Time: 19.00Admission: 250-2500hrvPalace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)247-2444

lyApis trubEtskoi (bElorussiA, funk,

pop)Time: 19.00Admission: 150-750hrvStereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)222-8040

viA zhigyli (covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00Admission: 30hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

AngiE nEArs, cArtE blAnchE (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Khmilna (B Khmelnytskoho 3b)390-6106

lucky bAnd (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Moskovskiy Pr 17/1)461-8788

cArtE blAnchE, AngiE nEArs (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: call and checkBochka Pyvna (Khreshchatyk 19a)459-0551

Motor’rollA, rEd rocks (rock, covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

AntytilA, MorE khuAnA (pop-rock,

covEr bAnd)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

king sizE (covEr bAnd)Time: 21.30Admission: call and checkCiro’s Pomodoro (S Rustaveli 12)221-4545

vzrosliy bAnd, Mr och & his root boys (covEr bAnds)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

bEndEr bAnd (covEr bAnd)Time: 20.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

EvEning of poEtry (poEtry)Time: 20.00Admission: freeDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

1Tuesday

MArk shulMAn (us), AlEnA sAlovA’s

QuintEt (JAzz) Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

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guitAr housE JAM sEssion (JAM)Time: 20.00Admission: freeDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

2Wednesday

dEnys dudko’s sExtEt (JAzz) Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

volodyMyr voshkolupo’s QuintEt (JAzz)Time: 20.00Admission: freeDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

3Thursday

glAgEr, psylofi (rock) Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

ivAn bluEs (bluEs)Time: 20.00Admission: freeDivan (Besarabska 2)235-7366

: What's On Recommended

Live Music 28 October – 3 November 2011

Blue Notes and DixielandJazz in Kiev 2011 (world, jazz), October Palace (Instytutska 1)28 – 30 October at 19.00For three whole days, jazz fans will be given the supreme op-portunity to get in on the jam sessions of some of the world’s best jazzmen. The Marcin Wasilewski Trio, David Krakauer, Antonio Sanchez & Migration, Tania Maria Viva Brazil Quar-tet, 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 Kiev is a fabulous weekend of world jazz music. Don’t miss out!Tickets are 120 – 700hrv. For more information call 279-1582.

Travelling on Sunday Mashina Vremeni & Voskresenie (Russia, pop-rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)28 October at 19.00Bands Mashina Vremeni and Voskresenie have been success-fully dictating what constitutes good Russian rock for 40 years. What’s interesting, however, is that they continue to do so, as a concert by ‘Time Machine’ here in Ukraine earlier this year well demonstrated. So as not to waste any time at all, lead singer Andriy Makarevich announced their return for later this fall, and bringing with them the ‘Sunday’ rockers, it’s going to be a marvellous show of revolutionary Soviet rock. Tickets are 250 – 700hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

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rEtrospEctivE Paintings by Serhiy Shyshko

National Art Museum (Hrushevskoho 6)Until 4 December

278-7454

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Family

puppEt thEAtrEHrushevskoho 1A (metro Maidan Nezalezhnosti)278-5808

MunicipAl puppEt thEAtrEMytropolska 1513-1500

MArionEttE thEAtrESahaidochnoho 29/3 (metro Poshtova Ploshcha)417-3058http://marionet.com.ua

circusPeremohy 2 (metro Vokzalna)486-3927www.circus.com.ua

zooPeremohy Pr. 32241-7769www.zoo.kiev.ua

dyvosvit4D cinema, children’s labyrinth, attractions Marshala Malinovskoho 24/10502-0088www.dyvosvit.ua

buttErfly ultrAMArinECinema, children’s playground, bowling, arcadeUritskoho 1A (metro Vokzalna)206-0350www.kino-butterfly.com.ua

kobzov circus239-2181Prospekt Pobedy 82www.circus-kobzov.com.ua

MysticAl-AQuAriuM cEntrEKoshytsa 8A (metro Poznyaky)502-1796www.aquariumfish.com.ua

nEMo dolphinAriuMAkademika Glushkova 9520-5550www.nemokiev.com

kyiv plAnEtAriuMChervonoarmiyska 57/3287-7508www.planet.org.ua/about.html

AQuApArk tErMinAl Aquapark, shopping and entertainment centreKyivska 316 in the town of Brovary200-1450www.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 85067-712-3384http://www.loshadi.kiev.ua/

kyiv horsE rAcE trAckAkademika Glushkova 10266-2223

stAtE MusEuM of toysKlovskiy 8253-5400

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 Lybydska526-5542

MAMAEvA slobodAOutdoor Cossack MuseumMykhayla Dontsya 2, Otradniy region361-9848www.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

ErAlAsh Kids rock concertTime: 12.00Kyiv Rus Cinema486-7474

30SundaythE goslingPuppet-play in Russian for children 3+Time: 11.00littlE rEd riding hoodPuppet-play in Russian for children 4+Time: 13.00thE Wolf And thE goAtPuppet-play for children 3+Time: 15.00pEtEr pAnPuppet-play for children 5+Time: 17.00Kyiv Puppet Theatre278-0566

bArMAlEy And AybolitBallet in 2 actsTime: 12.00 & 15.00Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth425-3116

tAlEs At thE AtticFairytale in 1 actTime: 11.00 & 13.00poliAnnADramaTime: 12.00Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219

thE spEcklEd hEn And thE goldEn sunPuppet-play for children 3+Time: 11.00AllAdin’s MAgic lAMpPuppet-play for children 4+Time: 13.00puss in bootsPuppet-play for children 3+Time: 15.00princEss frogPuppet-play for children 3+Time: 17.00Kyiv Puppet Theatre278-0566

thE story of kAi And gErdARomantic opera for children in 2 actsTime: 12.00Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth425-3116

thE grEEn hills of thE ocEAnFairytale in 1 act for children 5+Time: 11.00 & 13.00poliAnnADramaTime: 12.00Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219

kotuhoroshkoMusical fairytale in 2 actsTime: 12.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre 279-5921

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 looking 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 curators, they include a Japanese platform featuring six artists; Eastern European Resonance where Armenian, Belorus-sian, Ukrainian and Azerbaijani artists explore the phenomenon of love as something 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.

28 FridaythE nutcrAckErBallet in 2 actsTime: 13.00Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth425-3116

pippi longstocking MusicalTime: 12.00Lypska Youth Theatre 253-6219

29Saturday

MAdAgAscArPuppet-show by the Moscow Puppet Theatre11.30 & 15.30Ice AgepuppEt-shoW by thE MoscoW puppEt thEAtrETime: 13.30Centre of Culture and Art – Kyiv Polytechnic Institute241-8626

MotorcyclEs’ bEAutyExhibition of photographs by Bill Felps

Brucie Collections Gallery (Artema 55b)Until 5 December

205-4264

WondErful rEAlisMExhibition of works by Oleksandr Korol Wunjo Art (Heroiv Stalingrada 10a)Until 11 November228-6620

trAsh-Art. MEtAMorphosis Exhibition of art-objects by Nina NikiforovaMironova Gallery (Olgynska 6)Until 4 November067-723-6709

islAndsExhibition of paintings by Oleksandr BabakTryptykh Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13)Until 2 November279-0949

flAshbAckExhibition of works by Valeriya TrubinaBottega Gallery (Mykhalivska 22b)Until 8 November279-5353

c’Est lA viE Exhibition of works by Olga Oliynyk Ya Gallery (Khoryva 49b)Until 7 November492-9203

This Week Art 28 October – 3 November 2011

Trick or Treat!Halloween Party at Golf Centre (Heroiv Stalinhrada 10d)30 October at 16.30Halloween is here. And everyone is carving pumpkins, dressing up and having an in-ordinately good time. The same can be said about the folks over

at the Golf Centre. Hosting Halloween parties for seven years already, there is so much fun to be had even the adults have a good time! Some of the attractions include cookie decoration, a crazy science corner, a photo zone, animators, games, trampolines and a lottery! On top of all that, there’s golf with spooky targets! Admission: 1-3 year olds – 200hrv, 4-12 year olds – 380hrv. Adults – free. For more information call 230-9436.

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hAlloWEEn At priME: good vs Evil bAttlE – Mr positivE, dJ Andriy bAlkonsky, nEo, tAlkMAn, tinA, Mc tAy d, Mc AlEx vAn coolTime: 22.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-30hrv, G-40hrv before 00.00)Prime (Nauki 8)524-2209

WEt t-shirt contEst finAl – dJ MichAEl sAnchEzTime: 22.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvVodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

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r’n’b booM hAlloWEEn MAsQuErAdE bAll –

dJ lAdy, dJ Mukhvik, dJ MEkhAnikTime: 22.00Admission: L-20hrv, G-30hrv (L-10hrv, G-15hrv before 0.00)Forsage (Harmatna 51a)232-6780

pionEEr hEn pArty - dJ gAMEs, Mc AdAMTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

bAck to ussrTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkCD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a)229-8829

disco of 80-90sTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkHome Concept Night Club (Perova 2)558-2545

hAlloWEEn sundAyTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkBabyFace (Shchorsa 44)286-0777

hAlloWEEn pArty – dJs rEdco, purplE unit, stAs kill, t.J & Arturo ricci, sEvEn up, roispAul hEMMAnn & AlMAzovTime: 22.00Admission: L-20, G-25hrv (free till 22.30)Prime (Nauki 8)524-2209

fAshion night – lAdy kAtETime: 22.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrv (G-free before 00.00)Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a)232-7296

hAlloWEEn horror night 2011Time: 18.00Admission: call and checkBingo (Peremohy 112)424-2555

Etno-pArtyTime: 19.00Admission: call and checkUnderground Music Hall (Moskovskiy Pr 13b)360-9594

shivA Moon – MAtAn cAspi (isrAEl), Artur, liAk

Time: 22.00Admission: L-free, G-200hrv (G-free before 23.00)Mantra (Baseina 2a)050-336-2848

lovE night – dJs gAMEs, Mc nAtA lunchTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

fridAy: not for kids – dJs kiris, skаy & lutiy, Esford, bodyA nicETime: 22.00Admission: call and checkBabyFace (Shchorsa 44)286-0777

dJs fAbriQuE, rAdA noizETime: 22.00Admission: call and checkCD Bar (Pryrechnaya 11a)229-8829

rAu club shoW – dJ EldAr, dJ dArchik, JAy fokin, d’lux pJ shoWTime: 22.00Admission: free before 23.00 (after, call and check)D’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)200-9009

29SaturdayhAlloWEEn night At drEAM toWn – druhA rikA, kAtyA tsAryovATime: 19.00Admission: freeDream Town (Obolonskiy Pr 3d)www.dreamtown.ua

hElloWEEn pArty – dJ Andriy krisis, dJ pAntErA toplEssTime: 22.00Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrvEgoist (Horlovskaya 124/140)223-3633

hAlloWEEn tEchno night – dJs sukhAr, zlAtA, vEronicA, tinA vAlEn, yoshi, vovA kik, Woo york, igor glushkoTime: 22.55Admission: 60hrv (30hrv before 00.00)Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1)555-5854

dJ rico tubbs, Mc dooM, purplE unit, undErhill,

id crAshTime: 22.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-30hrv, G-40hrv before 23.30)Saxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

bloW your Mind – dJ lutiQuE, dJ dAn, Mc zhEnyA bushTime: 22.00Admission: free (G-50hrv after 23.30) Bionica (Borshchahivska 128a)232-7296

light night-dJs gAMEs, Mc nAtA lunchTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

vocAl housE dElivEry – AndrEW rAyTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkArena (Baseina 2a)093-947-7476

hAlloWEEn hEllfirE – dJs sunny, tAgir sultAnovTime: 02.00Admission: call and checkTema Fashion Club (Artema 37-41)486-8727

hAlloWEEn pArty – JAy fokin, toMMy lEE, d EldArTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)200-9009

A vEry scAry pArty – dJ viki skyTime: 22.00Admission: 50hrvCity Entertainment (Sky Mall, Vatutina 2T)495-5504

onE night on hAlloWEEn – dJ uniQuE, dJ shAtyrko, dJ sAMAnto, dJ horosh,Mc pilgriMTime: 22.00Admission: freeVodka Bar (Globus-2nd line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

pArty on hAlloWEEn – purplE unit, rEdco, stAs kill, tJ & Arturo ricco, sEvEn up, rois, pAul hEMMAnn & AlMAzovTime: 22.00Admission: 30hrv (L-20hrv, G-25hrv before 00.00)Prime (Nauki 8)524-2209

31MondaypivoMAniA – dJ sizETime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

shAnnon lEto, AntoinE bEcks

Time: 21.00Admission: 400-600hrvCrystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)288-5069

hAlloWEEn 2011 – tApolsky, kon, MArikA rossA, AlExAndEr gAlickiyTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkForsage (Harmatna 51a)232-6780

hAlloWEEn pArty – buy onE gEt onE frEETime: 22.00Admission: call and checkSaxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

A rEAl hAlloWEEn pArty – Ml kEy & JAlsoMino, lAdy kAtE, id crAsh, MArkA polA, Mc roMAnTime: 22.00Admission: L-10hrv, G-15hrvPrime (Nauki 8)524-2209

1TuesdayMix stylE – dJ shtuzErTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

disco-lAtinoTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)288-1290

discotEQuE of thE 80s – dJ vElskiyTime: 21.00Admission: freeAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

2WednesdayrAdio dAy – dJ shtuzErTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkAura (Vyshgorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

A night of dirty AEsthEtics – frEEdA, dJs vAdos, AndrEW bEAts, sobolEWskyTime: 21.00Admission: call and checkSorry Babushka (Dmytrivskaya 18/24)486-0300

lAtinA fiEstA pArty – dJ stAlkErA, Mc AdAMTime: 21.00Admission: freeAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

islAnd of AMAzonkAsTime: 21.00Admission: call an dcheckCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)288-1290

3ThursdaylAdiEs nightTime: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

disco-lAtinoTime: 22.00Admission: call and checkCaribbean Club (Kominternu 4)288-1290

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28FridayWE lovE undErground – kristinA, vEronicA, Woo york, noizAr, d spiElEr, MitchEllTime: 22.00Admission: L-40, G-50hrv (L-30, G-40 before 23.30)Saxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

druM’n’bAss hAlloWEEn – liMEWAx, dErrick,

stEpkillAh, kAtWon, zArin, hEMp shArk, MindfrEAkTime: 22.00Admission: 90hrv Cinema Club (Entusiastiv 1)555-5854

bAll of glAMorous dEvils – roMAntic, dJ indigo

Time: 23.00Admission: freeArena (Baseina 2a)093-947-7476

3 yEArs of lovE And luxury – kAtyA sAMbukA, dJ oWnAgE, dJ shAtyrko Time: 20.00Admission: call and checkCrystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)288-5069

disco fridAy – dJs drivEr, nikz lorEnz, Mc AlEx vAn cool, nikolAi nick, skrAtchEr, Mc kAspErTime: 22.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-60hrv (L-free, G-50hrv before 00.00)Prime (Nauki 8)524-2209

hAlloWEEn pArty – dJs MArikA rossA, AndrEW krisis, pAntErATime: 23.00Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrv Egoist (Horlovskaya 124/140)223-3633

thE plAnEt of sMArt ApEs – tucAndEo (uk), sMArt

ApEs, diAblik, JohnniE plAy, MEhilovETime: 22.00Admission: L-60hrv, G-70hrvForsage (Harmatna 51a)232-6780

Detroit Techno Done Right Play Techno w/ Dustin Zahn (US, techno), Forsage (Harmatna 51a)29 October at 22.00Dustin Zhan is one of the brightest representatives on the world techno scene. Since the release of his first album, this American has not ceased to surprise fans even with the likes of popular DJs such as Armin van Buuren, Markus Schultz and Tiesto in his realm. Bringing Detroit techno with an updated but darker sound right to your door, his is a style Ukraine doesn’t often hear. And playing side by side locals Ruslan Mays and Antoine Caesar, it’s going to be a night to remember. Admission is 60hrv for the ladies and 80hrv for the guys. For more information call 232-6780.

Nightlife 28 October – 3 November 2011

: What's On Recommended

Crazy FunBlack Swan – Halloween Mysteria, Mantra Party Bar (Baseina 2a)29 October at 22.00From the creators of Snow Black and the Seven Dwarfs, comes one of the most anticipated parties of the year! In dedication to the spookiest of holidays, this evening will include an amazing mystery based around the Black Swan movie. It’s a horrible thing for the mind to be imprisoned in the body; the or-ganisers of which say the solution is easy: live happily with a split personality! DJs tonight are Serge Proshe, Weizman and a birthday set from Tish. Dress code is masquerade – come, have fun!Admission is free for all until 23.00. After the clock strikes 11, however, ladies pay 100hrv and the gents pay 200hrv. For more information call 504-2555.

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Like clockwork, summer’s placidity always turns into fall’s rush hour, and we’re feeling rushed more than we should. We could use a weekend away. Somewhere away from the noise, the traf-fic jams, the nonstop haste and even the rain. With train tickets

in paw, we ready ourselves for the 14-hour trip that will take us to Zakar-pattya. A smile stretches the length of my whiskers at the prospect of a little beauty sleep. Bear growls, but I know how to deal with these situations. I shove a book into his hands detailing Zakarpathian cuisine that soon has him grinning like a Cheshire cat.

A Heart-warming WelcomeOn arrival, the sun is shining brightly. I’m looking forward to catching the last scraps of summer, a season that seems to have left Kyiv long ago. We head to our hotel to get the party started. Having booked a room in ad-vance, we know our residence this weekend is imaginatively called Hotel Uzhhorod. Not too far from the train station, nor the city centre, its location couldn’t be more perfect, and it thankfully has everything we need: double bed, cable TV, air-con, telephone, hairdryer and mini-bar. The price is right too: only 439hrv! Bear hibernated on the way down, and now that he’s awake he’s hungry. I am too, so I suggest we have a nice Saturday morning breakfast somewhere in the city. Strolling into the town along the Uzh River, we come across a few fishermen who look like they’ve been lucky this morning. I’m awed by the landscape, in particular the mountain river reflecting the city’s buildings and the bridges connecting the two sides of the city. But Bear just wants to eat, so we continue our hunt for our first cup of Zakarpatthian coffee.The coffeehouses in the central streets are already as busy as ever. After mulling about, we find a cosy little place by the name of Mio. Within two minutes we’re sipping hot coffee with cinnamon and digging into hot cherry pie. The hostess chatters about in her exotic Uzhhorodian accent. I think it’s wonderful and is a brogue I myself would like to learn. I’d also like to find out how they make such delicious coffee, but Bear just laughs and says it’s time to explore the city. I leave my compliments with the girl manning the door and we’re off.

Accordions and White RabbitsThe first must-see is Uzhhorod Castle. Already more than 1,000-years old, both of us are eager to investigate this heroic reminder of the past. On the way to the castle, we pass the famous Christo-Vozdvyzhenskiy Cathedral. Its roots go back to 1646 and I’m enamoured. We also pass numerous brides, grooms and wedding guests clamouring about with flowers and presents. Dozens of pigeons want to know what all the fuss is about, and we even catch sight of a white rabbit. Gypsy men play the accordion and sing snappy ditties, while gypsy children throw flower petals, asking for treats in the process. As I sit listening to the music and watching this happy scene, I’m reminded of the film Black Cat, White Cat by Emir Kusturica. Amaz-ingly, it looks exactly the same. A few minutes more and the castle is in sight. Built on the Zamkova Moun-tain, it’s hard to imagine the bloody fights and constant sieges that took place here. There were battles that completely destroyed the castle but they always built it back up again. The most modern fortifications were done in the 14th century, where Italian engineers were invited to give it their best shot. A palace (now a museum) appeared two centuries after that, with co-vert tunnels running between the two.

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It’s October, and the summer is gone. Kitten and Bear are already tired of the city’s fuss. Kitten suggests the two fly away to a place where time stands still. “Where?” Bear asks. “Uzhhorod,” says Kitten, purring.

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In keeping with this time of year, we learn something about the castle we weren’t expecting: it has a ghost! As legend has it, the ghost was the daugh-ter of Dryget, the castle-owner. Four centuries ago, the Poles were invading and the girl fell in love with one of the soldiers. She told him how to seize the castle amid their love affair, and when her father found out he ordered that she be bricked into one of the walls. The White Lady has been trapped ever since, and is often seen floating through passages from dusk until dawn.

A Delicious AfternoonThe palace is full of interesting exhibits such as clothes, musical instru-ments, coins and manuscripts. We head outside to walk the grounds, and without a guide we both feel as though we are hostages of an affable maze! We find our way back through, and the yard fills with people preparing flow-

ers and filling goblets. I ask what’s going on, and I’m told all the fuss has to do with marriage reg-istrations. We feel as though an army of brides and grooms are chasing us, so we head over to the open-air museum, not far from the Uzhhorod Castle, where we find the peace and quiet we left the city for. Built on top of a cemetery in 1970, this territory used to be referred to as the Witches Pitfall. To-day it is a Zakarpattya Village reproduction. Ac-commodating fifteen peasant huts, (the oldest of which is 220 years old) and one church, ev-ery building has its own guide. We walk around learning about the region’s routine and lifestyle.

With all the facts and information, we almost feel as if we’ve been transport-ed back to the 19th century. Unfortunately, the feeling doesn’t last long: more brides and grooms are heading in our direction. It’s information overload about attractions in Uzhhorod, and we’re starving; desperately in need of fuel to keep us going. Vertep has been recommended for lunch local-style. Inside, the venue is animated. The waitress suggests the bograch (a soup with pork, dumplings, vegetables and lots of paprika) but Bear opts for the chirke poprikash (chicken with dumplings and sour cream). I go for tokan with goat cheese and grits – polenta a la Zakarpattya. There are a number of dishes that we’d both like to try – they all seem sa-voury and striking. When the food arrives, I’m delighted with my dish and am already feigning saturtion. Bear just grunts and keeps eating. Finishing up, this time it’s me that tugs at Bear’s shirt sleeve saying, “City marvels await us!”

Uzhorodska is the smallest oblast of Ukraine but is the closest to the EU. It is forty-two kilometres to the Hungarian border and just two to the Slovakian. It’s a multinational city that hosts more than 70 ethnicities such as Russians, Slovaks, Hungarians, Romanians, Jews, Romas and Germans. It is a prolific city with a number of different languages and dialects. And yet, despite such national diversity, its residents live peacefully with one another.

UzHAS in RUSSiAn MeAnS TeRRoR, HoRRoR, ATRoCiTy, eVen nigHTMARe! ReST ASSUReD, THeRe’S noTHing HoRRibLe AboUT UzHgoRoD!

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Addicted to Techno Addicted with Marcellus (France, techno), Xlib (Frunze 12)4 November at 22.00Following the live performance of Convextion not so long ago, Addicted comes fast on its heels with one of Europe’s biggest and brightest stars in techno. Parisian Cedric Bros (Marcellus) has been one of the best producers of the techno movement since his very first published record. Releas-ing his 25-year old debut album in December of last year, he has continued to replenish his stock-pile of deeply rooted house ever since. Here to kick off the week-end, Bros’ tracks will no doubt be filling the holes of sets by our own prominent techno artists flirting with the genre once he’s gone. Admission is 80hrv. For more in-formation call 417-3233.

Staging a DreamThe Dream Orchestra (Russia, wind orchestra), National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)22 – 23 November at 19.00Oleh Menshykov is a legendary Russian actor who is also famous for his writing, singing and danc-ing talents. Admitting he has al-ways dreamt of writing a musical book, where each chapter is a different melody, his dream has come true. The Dream Orchestra is a group consisting of winds and step and mouth organs playing poetry. It is a miraculous coming together of assorted aptitudes creating an unforgettable evening of music. Tickets are 350 – 3350hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

Backstreet Boys a la RussRuky Vverkh (Russia, pop, dance), Stereo Plaza (Kikvidze 17)18 November at 20.00Hands up! Hande Hoch! Ruky Vverkh is coming to Kyiv! Back in the 90s when the country lacked boy babes who not only looked good but could sing and cut a rug, out came Ruky Vverkh to steal the hearts of girls everywhere. Celebrating their 15th birthday this year, they can still gather a crowd, and no doubt will in Steroplaza this month. Admission is 190-850hrv. For more information call 222-8040.

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Fairytale in 3DSnow Queen, House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1)26 December at 11.00 and 27 – 28 December at 14.30The tale of the Snow Queen is an old one, it’s true. If you’re thinking this is the same old boring story, however, you’re wrong! Using a special projec-tor which will do no less than transport you right into the fairytale itself, travelling with Gerda, getting lost in a snowy castle and meeting up with Kai isn’t fiction anymore. Produc-ers are promising an unforget-table show with presents for all – so hurry up and get your ticket to get you into this winter fairyland tale! Tickets are 120 – 320hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

Famous Russian Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Russia, classical), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)16 December at 19.00Performing pure romances by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff on tour through Donetsk, Odesa and Lviv this spring, as well as giving a concert at the Kyiv Na-tional Philharmonic in June, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is coming back to the capital this winter

with a new repertoire. Promis-ing a concert of more current tracks, this upcoming show will be nothing short of spectacular. It almost doesn’t matter what he sings: his unique voice is known the world over while his moves on stage have broken at least a heart or two! Making it abso-lutely clear how much this man loves Ukraine and her audienc-es, make sure you’re a part of the magic tonight!Tickets are 350 – 2950hrv. For more information call 247-2316. Getting on with

the IrishRhythm of the Dance (Ireland), Pal-ace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)24 November at 19.00Rhythm of the Dance is one of the leading ensembles in Irish dance today, and coming to Kyiv to present audiences with a spectacular show, their fabu-lous sets, illustrious lighting

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Old School Meet New SchoolEuphoria, Sullivan Room (Prorizna 8) 5 November at 23.00Get ready for one of the best parties of the year where old school and new school come together. The masters of vinyl from back in the good old days are in town and will be taking

Pure and Beautiful PhotographyExhibition of photographic works by Stefano Orazzini, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b)From 8 DecemberItaly has ancient ties with beauty; something modern Italian art-ists/photographers continue to prove time and time again. Focus-ing his eye on black and white de-pictions, Stefano Orazzini turns unimaginable splendor into real-ity. Winning the Best New Talent of Paris prize as well as the Best Fine Art Photographer in 2010, he brings philosophical art works to the capital this 2011. So strik-ing is his work, an hour spent on the analysis of each piece isn’t enough. Consider yourself warned: plan your trip to Brucie accordingly. For more information call 205-4264.

you back in time to the sweet 60s. Funked up sets are what’s going to keep you grooving all night long especially with Johnny Bravo and FuzzFreak from New York handling what was once known as the record player. An evening of surprises awaits – make sure you bring your happy face. Admission is 70hrv. For more in-formation call 066-485-5555.

Enthusiastic Musical ActorsChe Orchestra (pop-rock), Divan (Besarabska 2) 5 November at 20.00 Kharkiv’s best musical quintet is bringing their futuristic and surrealistic music to Kyiv. Hav-ing produced three albums so far,

The Great ReturnThe Orchestra (formerly ELO, UK, 70s rock), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)14 November at 19.00In 2009, former band members of the Electric Light Orchestra – drum-mer Bev Bevan, bassist Kelly Groucutt, conductor Louis Clark and vio-linist Mik Kaminski – got together to bring the foregone fame back. Just a year later, Bevan opted to leave the band, selling the name rights to ELO’s first lead singer. It left the current group in the lurch. But with a history that dates back to the 70s when music was pure and rock’n’roll was revolutionary, the band along with their new name The Orchestra can’t really complain.Tickets are 20 – 1150hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

God Save our QueenQueen Tribute, October Palace (Instytutska 1)6 November at 19.00Freddy Mercury, “known as one of rock’s all-time enter-tainers”, is a legend. Recog-nised for his elaborate stage presence and incredible four-octave range, he and band Queen went on to create fif-teen studio albums, five live albums, ten compilations and forty-eight singles. Bringing their songs back to the stage in style, Tina Karol, Natalya Mohilevska, Timur Rodrigez, Jamala, Alyosha, Oleh Sob-chuk, Valeriy Kharchyshyn, ManSound and many others are working on a tribute con-cert. Accompanied by a live or-chestra, this concert is going to be a Kind of Magic indeed.Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more information call 279-1582

and of course the true mastery of their footwork is going to do nothing short of amaze. This particular ensemble is unique in that they have enrolled and won several world championship dance competitions. Including a vocal aspect to their concert, this group will do everything but leave you indifferent.Tickets are 200 – 950hrv. For more information call 247-2316.

these guys know music. While that’s all good and well, what re-ally sells these guys is their live shows. Jam-packed with musi-cal acts and marvellous perfor-mance, their concerts cannot be transferred onto plastic. Take our word for it and then take them in. For tickets and more information call 235-7366.

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Take Me Out!18Vadym Mishkoriz

sight of the other world: that of eternal punish-ment in putrid prisons, longing for a life of fresh air and flowers. Not even the dead would survive in here. Enter at your own peril.

FAST FOOD BARSTravel to the districts of Svyatoshyn, Tarasa Shevchenka or Lybidska and you will come across fast food kiosks. Despite the pretence of sanitation certificates, these are hell’s own outlets: a breeding ground of disease, decrepi-tude and diarrhoea. The cockroaches are faster than most of the food, and coins are known to be among their surprise ingredients. On Hal-loween, we can think of no nastier trick than this one.

KHRUSHCHEVKA The living dead may be so-called either because they are in a transitory state of zombification, or because they haven’t had enough sleep. Those living in Khrushchevkas could well fall into the latter category (although best to destroy their brains by smashing their heads in, just in case). These small apartments have problems with wa-ter, heating and amenities, but the worst aspect of Khrushchevka-living is the noise of the neigh-bours that comes thick and fast from every cor-ner. It’s driven them all mad, and upon entering, you see the results. Soulless figures wondering aimlessly, forever searching for the sources of the noise, they have long-since taken leave of their senses, so watch out.

ATTRACTION PARKSScreams of terror, haunting howls, anguished cries… Ukraine’s attraction parks are perfect for Halloween. But unlike most other cities, where the cries are of adrenalin-based excitement, our parks induce the real thing: spine-tingling tor-ment, as your chances of safety dive like the big dipper. Bumper cars turn into a race for life, Fer-ris wheels into a raffle drum lottery, roller-coast-ers into a rickety rail-road to ruin. Corpse-like operators throw dials and switches and caution-to-the-wind. Maintenance is a quaint concept. This Halloween, there can be few better places in which to test the bounds of life, and look death in the face.

THE MARSHRUTKAThe city’s yellow buses often seem hitched to hell’s own horses. Rides teach you to value both life and cars. In the summer, they’re like saunas, and in the winter, they’re like arctic wastelands. Often they’re so crowded that your every orifice serves to accommodate another passenger. De-spite their exterior innocence, these four-wheeled coffins will scare even the hardiest soul. Step in-side, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

There are those who say that Halloween is just for kids – for trick-or-treating, cutting turnips and dressing up. But there are those who say it is far more

significant than that. They say it is the setting for supernatural encounters, for connecting with the dead, for honouring all things occult and evil. Chilling stories feed the myth and make children cry at night. Be under no illusion: this is the stuff of nightmares. And while most cities try hard to recreate such nightmarish scenes for Halloween, What’s On believes Kyiv is the perfect stage for a scare. Enter if you dare…Our сity is full of beautiful places and fantas-tic experiences, but at the same time there are things here so horrific that no sane person would ever dare go near them (of those that do, very few live to tell the tale). This is a twilight zone, a world between the living and the dead, the sane and the insane, the decent and the decrepid. With tortur-ous scenes of vivid lucidity, only the incredibly brave or mentally unstable would consider these things, especially at this time of year. Yet some Kyivites fall into these categories, and for those most foolhardy of souls, What’s On has prepared a list of the top attractions this Halloween.

ZHEK (HOUSING OFFICE)A labyrinthine layout of endless corridors, here be lines of the living-dead. They queue for hours, clutching papers, documents and the tail-end of hope. Empty eyes meet with soulless scourges whose official titles belie their true function of sucking efficiency from the system as though it were blood from a neck. Those unwitting enough to enter are trapped in their toil. They feel like the Greek mythological character Sisyphus, who was punished by being made to roll a boulder up a mountain, only to then watch as it fell back down, before starting the process again.

HOSPITALS These Kyiv institutions have heard the cries of pain, hurt, illness and anguish, and harbour their memories in tepid green paint, cold walls and blinking lights. Medical equipment stands idle in the halls, surrealist paintings stare down at children from the walls, and hospital staff feed off the fear of the waiting room mortals. No won-der Ukrainians choose not to go to the doctor un-less they really need to. Only the bravest would enter this Halloween.

PUBLIC TOILETS For those wishing to experience the dread and despair of the darkest imaginations, Ukrainian public toilets are the place to be. The dank smell of death and disease will arrest your respiratory system and erase any notion of rationality. As your life flashes before your eyes, you will catch

Kyiv: Enter if you Dare

BARBER SHOPS Combine carelessness and a lack of attention with a pair of sharp scissors and other imple-ments that can do harm, and this is the perfect experience for those wishing to scare the living daylights (or highlights) out of themselves. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

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20 Take Me Out! Listings

KazbeK�30a L. Ukrainky blvd.285-4805Open: 11.00 - 24.00Restaurant with original interior and traditional Tone stove for baking bread.

Kuvshyn�10 Fedorova st.592-6363Open: 12.00 - 24.00Caucasian cuisine. Every dish served in its own original and unique manner.

MiMino�10a Spasskaya st. (Podol)417 35 45Open: 12.00 – 00.00www.karta.uaAuthentic Georgian cuisine

Wi-Fi

europeanbacchus�class�Chapaeva 2/16 (I.Franka)St.234-6506Open: 09.00 – till the last visitor leaveswww.bacchusclass.comThe one and the only Wine restaurant in Ukraine.

Wi-Fi

7FriDays�ciTy-caFe B Khmelnytskoho 29278-1187www.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 97Open: 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��resTauranT������� �Velyka Zhytomyrska St. 2A219-1919Open: Monday-Saturday 11:00-23:00Elegant French restaurant in the heart of Kiev. Every day enjoy a unique business lunch with glass of wine. Come and try our new autumn menu…

crep�De�chine��25 Hoholivska st.537-7070Open: 08.00 – 23.00A culinary expirience you won’t forget!

MeDiTerraneanolivera� �2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Street219-1919Open: 06.30 - 23.00All day Mediterranean restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every day enjoy our Business lunch and Olivera Steak house. Spoil you friends and family with Sunday brunch from 13.00 weekly.

TeaTro�resTauranT�opera�hoTel�53 B. Khmelnitskogo st.581 70 70Open: 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.537-4535Open: 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 494Open: 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.492-0000Open: 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 KyivMob. +38 050 355 93 72Open: Mon - Thu: 18.00 - 02.00

Fri - Sat: 18.00 - 04.00Rooftop lounge bar b-hush - Rise above the bustle and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Our specialties include Asian Fusion menu, extensive cocktail menu and hookah menu.

grill�asia��resTauranT� �5 Alla Tarasova st.581-12-34 Open: 6:00 - 24:00Two 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 Kyiv219-1919Open: 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 8943Open: 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!

resTauranTsaMerican

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 00Open: 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.234-3101Open: 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 10Open: 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.287-0242Open: 8.00 – 23.00Asian and home made cuisine, delicious breakfasts, kalian. Oriental atmosphere – and decoration.

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caucasianani�72 Chervonoarmiyska st. 4th floor590-2565Open: 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.234-0692Open: 24 hoursReal Caucasian culture reproduced in its best meals. Cuisine with an accent.

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UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

OOPEN is all about quality and tradition. Our world-renowned restaurant can be found in Germany, Poland, Mexico and now in the heart of Ukraine!

Buffet- breakfast 6.30 – 10.00 (99 UAH)Business-lunch 12.00 – 16.00 (90 UAH)

Dinner “a la carte” – until 23.00Bar 24/7 – Football matches live!

Welcome to our restaurant15% discount with this flyer for lunch and dinner until December 31st 2011 Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd. 25

Tel.: +38 044 591 22 32

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Jazz For Business HYATT On 18 October the Chamber organised the next event in a series of high-level business networking events – a meeting of the Business Leaders League. The theme was jazz, and enlisting the help of some fine music from Red Fox, the evening united over 100 top managers. As yet another opportunity for Chamber Members to strengthen their contacts and expand their business network, the ACC seem to know what the industry needs.

Oktoberfest in KyivARIZONA BBQ Ukraine does enjoy the German tradition of Oktoberfest, perhaps even a little too much! But when you think about it, how can anyone say no to beer, sausage and lederhosen?! In fact, it’s one of the reasons DWK (the German Business Club in Kyiv) put together this little shindig this 18 October. Sending out invitations to one and all, those who missed out on the merrymaking in Munich were able to enjoy almost the same event right here in Kyiv. Held in an easy-going atmosphere with lots of Bavarians in attendance, the Mega-Life Band kept everyone on their feet doing the schuhplattling dance all night long.

DWK’s Wolfram Rehbock enjoying the beer

Christof Rienbay and Falk Nebiger sipping hops

Arthur Odesyuk (right) of Puma dressed up like a real German

Katerina Agafoshina of BASF, Elena Bilous of UniCredit and Merle-Katrin Alex of Bank Forum, Commerzbank Group looking festive

Ihor Tykhonov of Creditwest Bank taking in the event with a friend

Oksana Panchuk of the Ukrainian-American Liberal Arts Institute with the Chamber’s Nadiya Polishchuk

Aram Sargsyan (right) of eSoft demonstrating new developments in IT

Engarde attorney Ivan Mishchenko (right) making a new contact

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Molodist – Forever YoungKYIV RUS CINEMA On 22 October, Ukraine’s oldest cinema festival Molodist was officially opened for cinema lovers throughout the country. Accredited by the international film association, the festival gains more respect and success each year, attracting only the best movies and audiences. As tradition dictates, festival head Andriy Khalpkhchi handed out the first award – the Scythian Deer – to eminent screenwriter Rustam Ibragimbekov for his outstanding contribution into the world of cinema. After the official part of the evening was over, guests watched Battle of Warsaw 1920 by the prominent Polish director Jerzy Hoffman. Check out the last issue of What’s On for a quick peek at some of the more interesting films over the course of the festival.

Cinema fan Hanna Herman

Former president Viktor Yushchenko chatting about world cinematography with Polish cult film director Jerzy Hoffman

Rustam Ibragimbekov unaware of the pleasant surprise that awaits him

Famous Ukrainian film director Roman Balayan

Head of this year’s Molodist main jury, famous Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko

Model and TV host Oleksiy Deveev-Tserkovniy

The German Embassy’s cultural attache, Harald Hermann

The Polish Ambassador, HE Henryk Litwin addressing those in attendance

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30 Essential Kyiv

Fitness�centres

golF�cenTreObolonska Naberezhna 20 230-9436www.golf-center.com.uaThe 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�olympusAlla Tarasova 5 581-1234

cyber�gymB. Khmelnytskoho 50 465-3171

Kiev�sport�clubBlvd Druzhby Narodiv 5 522-8866

premier�palace�Fitness�centerBlvd 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

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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 5-7/29 537-45-00 279-87-72Reservation: 244-12-11info@premier-palace.comwww.premier-palace.com

lybid�hotelPeremohy 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�agenciesWant�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

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Diamond�recruitersMoskovska 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�centersEmergency Phone: +38�(044)�490�7600

Berdychivska, 1 +38 (044) 490 7600+38 (044) 490 7600patientservices@amc.com.ua

language�coursessMarTFoXLanguage school, Translation’s agencyVandy Vasylevskoi 7 502-6290www.baziscenter.com

center�of�spanish��language�and�cultureObolonska 7, 1st Floor 239-2418www.spanish.com.ua

ez�englishBlvd Lesi Ukrainki 16, #18 235-5926

international�houseVandy Vasylevskoi 7 238-9870

oxford�KlassSchool of EnglishEnglish for adults and children, Cinema club34 Ivana Mazepa St.Kiev, 01015, Ukraine 594-10-64 594-10-62

Translation�services100�MovNahirna 24/1489-5856

alliance-profiMechnikova 6, #33235-6643, 592-4588

on�Time�Translation�agencyMaiakovskoho Pr 10, 2nd floor228 02 91www.ontime.in.ua

anakonda-translate� 529-3302

internet�cafesbunkerArtema 11-a 272-4860

cyber�cafeProrizna 21 278-0548

orkiKhmelnitskoho 29/2 228-1187

air�France-KlMKiev, 34/33, Ivana Franka str.490-24-90, 496-35-75www.airfrance.ua,www.klm.ua

airports

boryspil��international�airport 490-4777www.boryspilairport.kiev.ua

Kyiv-zhulyany�international�airportPovitroflotsky 92 242-2309/08www.airport.kiev.ua

beauty�salonsFavorit�v.i.p.�clubMuzeyny 6 278-3338

educationamerican�academy�of�Foreign�languagesDymytrova 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) 400-9699

8(067) 738-1691 278-8036

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

british�council�� �Teaching�centreSkovorody 4/12 490-5600

educational��program�lego��education�Borysa Hmyri 6Klovskiy Uzviz 8Heroiv Stalingradu 18 383-5150, 383-5152, 577-2900www.vynahidnyk.org

DTelite�schoolSahaydachnoho 20/2 417-5770

business�english�centerLesi Ukrainky 3, #114 234-0871

greenwichProrizna 22-b 592-7843

airlines

ukraine�international�airlinesticket office in Kiev4, Lysenka Street

(044) 581-50-50

www.flyUIA.com

��austrian�airlinesKyiv City OfficeVelyka Vasylkivska 9/2,Reservation: 8-800-3000-492office.ukraine@austrian.comwww.austrian.comMore than 60 flights per week from 6 biggest cities in Ukraine to the whole World!

Delta�air�linesGeneral Sales AgentSIA "ContinAt"Chervonoarmiyska 9/2, #17 287-3595www.delta.comNow fly Kiev-New York Non-stop W

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All Things ConsideredDozor

Organised online, this track-and-

find game is increasingly popular

with young, metropolitan Kyivites.

Described as an ‘auto-city quest’,

teams of five (armed with car, laptop

and torches) chase around aban-

doned buildings at night, searching for codes using logic

and deduction. The latest outing featured 150 players,

so it’s Hot, and getting Hotter.

Designing the DniproCity authorities have asked Kyivites

to come up with designs and ideas

for a water amusement park in the

Dnipro islands. For those able to rec-

reate Venice, there is a substantial

financial prize to be won.

FerrarisYou can’t buy a Ferrari in Kyiv for

love nor money at the moment. For

the first half of next year, the Kyiv

Ferrari dealership’s entire order of

cars has been sold. The dealers are

pleased, saying sales have “exceeded

all expectations.” Excess indeed.

Working at olympic Stadium

During recent repair work on the un-

derground car park at the Olympic

Stadium, a construction worker died

when a concrete wall fell on him. A

freak accident? This is the SEVENTH

death at the stadium site.

boryspil AirportAccording to the Guide to Sleeping

in Airports, Boryspil is the fifth worst

airport in the world for passenger

comfort. It was also the only airport

in their list to have “no redeeming

features.” Ouch.

blaming the MayorAccording to a council committee,

all the animals in Kyiv Zoo are dying

because runaway Kyiv Mayor and

toe-rag extraordinaire Leonid Cher-

novetsky didn’t sign something. If

the president gets word, expect

Chernovetsky to be pardoned and for Tymoshenko to be

charged with ‘abuse of animals’.

I’ve noticed that Kyiv women seem to be

a common source of intrigue for those

who write into What’s Wrong. I’ve de-

cided to help, and give a brief overview. But

rather than hear it from me, you can hear

it from Kyiv women directly. Flick through

some back issues of What’s On and you’ll

find that the answers lie in the Face of Kyiv

competition, where wannabe models write

brief descriptions about themselves.

Some girls like Lyubov (23) live “in the here

and now.” Yulia (22) says

the only way she can live

is if she “get’s something

new every day.” Others have

a penchant for the past.

Anna (22) likes the 18th cen-

tury and dreams of going to

a Viennese ball. Helen (23)

even believes in the after-

life: “I truly believe my cat

Masha is the reincarnation

of Michael Jackson.”

Other girls are more con-

cerned about the future,

and with helping others. Alina (21) wakes

up every day and thinks what she can do

to make the world a better place. Olga (22)

dreams of “becoming a model, singing on the

big stage, being in a TV series, and helping

poor people” (that list presumably being in

no particular order), and Irina (20) tries to

“create something new every day to make

this world better.”

How do they decribe themselves? Olga (20)

is “lively and brisk” wheras Helen (Michael

Jackson’s owner) is “a feisty modest wom-

an with attitude.” Alina (21) thinks a lot,

because “we are the result of what we have

thought.” Irina (20) lists her personal quali-

ties as “kind, purposeful and attracttive.”

Alina (19) “enjoys difficulties” because in her

heart “lives love and romance.” The happi-

ness continues with Irina (26), who “greets

every day with a smile” and “meets all prob-

lems with gratitude.”

Yuliya (20) is more succinct, describing her-

self in just one word: “journalism.” Careers,

together with helping the poor and making

the world a better place, feature quite heav-

ily. Elena (26) “just hopes to be successful,

despite all the barriers,” while another Elena

(28) says she is “incessantly moving between

new goals,” because “this is

what I do every single day,

as it is every single day.”

For others, it’s about travel.

Aliona (23) says travel is “a

way to prolong life, or even

live a few lives, because ev-

ery journey is a new coun-

try.” Some display a slight

lack of geographical aware-

ness. Valeria (18) wants to

“to see Italy at dawn, have

dinner in Spain and see

sunset in Austria.”

Finally, the girls show they are poets and

patriots. Alina (21) likes to “roll in the ocean

of senses, granting life” while another Alina

(24) “loves to bathe in the rays of sunset and

golden autumn.” Yana (20) says she loves

her country and proves it with a photo of her

rolling around in haystacks wearing national

costume, while yet another Alina (19) hopes

Ukraine “will be a mighty power.” Finally, it’s

Kateryna (24) who sums it all up, saying that

she loves her country, because “only here do

I hear bells ringing, feel butterflies fluttering

and act like I have bees in my bonnet.

If the above still hasn't answered your Kyiv

women queries then all hope is lost and they

will forever remain very attractive question

marks.

Hey Stephen,

In contrast to your regular querists, I’m a Ukrainian. I want to leave the country to look

for a better life abroad. Lots of people tell me it’s not a good idea because it’s always easier

to run away from your problems than stay and do something. What they say instils an

uncertainty into my heart, but I see what is happening now and I don’t really believe that

a person can change something in this situation. What would be the right decision?

– (name and age withheld)

Dear Querist,

It’s good to have a Ukrainian on the show. If you want to leave, leave. If you’re tormented

by a moral obligation to your country, bear in mind that your country has had a moral

obligation to you for years, and failed dismally in its duties. The social contract is null

and void, so you’re free to walk away. But a word of caution first. We all think the grass is

greener on the other side. It isn’t always so.

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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