what's on kyiv issue 40 2012

40/2012 2–8 November www.whatson-kiev.com

What’s On takes a walk with the band’s newest member, Olya Dibrova

She’s young, she’s talented She’s Gorchitza

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4 What’s Up

Most international observers have been scath-ing over the elections, stating that Ukraine has taken a big step back in democratic terms since Yanukovych came to power, which is not a big surprise to anyone. They did say, however, that this time round the voting process itself seemed to be largely free of shenanigans, with only a handful of minor incidents noted, the most humourous of which being the use of pens con-taining disappearing ink in Odesa.That aside, international observers have been highly critical of the use of finances, control of the media, and the fact that main political op-

It’s a Steal for Party of RegionsAs we write this on Tuesday, the Central Elec-tion Committee has 87.85% of the votes counted and at this stage the Party of Regions has 31.76%, Batkivshchyna – 24.28%, Com-munists – 13.87%, UDAR – 13.48%, and Svo-boda – 9.62%. We’re a little surprised by these numbers, as on Monday the results were show-ing PoR with a much higher percentage, while these numbers actually lie within those of the exit polls. That, interestingly, would indicate a rather fair count of the votes.Indeed, if things remain the same, the alloca-tion of seats within the Verkhovna Rada would be PoR – 193, Batkivshchyna – 103, UDAR – 38, Svoboda – 33, Communists – 33. This doesn’t give PoR an outright majority, which would in-dicate that they’ve not been completely fraudu-lent. However, add their 193 seats to those of their traditional allies, the Communists, and you get a majority, albeit a slim one.

ponents still languish in prison, all of which have swung things heavily in favour of PoR.However, the most fraudulent aspect of this election is only going to become fully apparent after several weeks, as all those elected to rep-resent a specific area finally declare their af-filiation. The new election law, which came into effect in December last year, allows for half the seats to be allocated through party voting and the other half through votes for a constituency candidate. Constituency candidates did not have to declare a party affiliation, and in prac-tise many of those who are definitely PoR tried to muddy that fact as much as possible, even going so far as to use colours similar to opposi-tion parties.Basically, what we now have in Ukraine is an electoral system that is a complete joke and wide open to abuse of all sorts. This is, of course, exactly what Yanukovych and his henchmen wanted, and that’s what they’ve got.The final result? Yanukovych and the Party of Regions for the foreseeable future. The outlook for Ukraine? Bleak. Very bleak.

What Do Your Dreams Mean?The city is adding to its list of unique institutions, with the opening of the Museum of Dreams at the end of last month. Divided into four zones, the museum contains a bookshop, an exhibition hall – which will house revolving exhibitions, an office with experts in psychoanalysis, as well as a linguistic club. Currently, the exhibition hall contains pieces deal-ing with nightmares, inspiration for which was de-rived from works by Freud. In addition, if you’re re-ally intent on learning the meaning of your dreams, schedule a visit with the local psychoanalyst – an additional cost to the general admission fee. Or, should you want to combine dream analysis with a little English language practise – you’re in luck! The linguistic club offers you the chance to brush up on your skills while revealing your deepest, darkest dreams.We here at What’s On personally suffer from the recurrent nightmare that the magazine won’t make it to print on time, and as such, will be making a visit to Kyiv’s newest museum very soon! Stay tuned.

Maidan’s Main Event You may remember how last year’s Christmas tree was continually criticised for its abnor-mal cone shape, its artificial decor, and its downright unnaturalness. Hoping to curb the negativity this year, Kyiv City Administra-tion has hired Lumier from Illichivsk, who are promising an “almost real” creation.Picture this: a metal frame of triangle-shape sections made to imitate the sharp-pointed silhouette of a typical Christmas tree. Appar-ently, the frame will be installed easily and quickly, after which it will be dressed with more than 10 kilometres of artificial fir-nee-dles from Italy!The final touch – illumination. Lights will sparkle and shine like a beacon to the far-off cities of Ukraine, as national ornaments from each of the regions hang from the branches. Weighing in at nearly 30 tonnes and measur-ing11-storeys, that's a tree the country can be proud of!

Dnipropetrovsk is Dying Out!One of Ukraine’s biggest cities and industrial centres, Dnipropetrovsk, is also the world’s fastest shrinking city, concludes a recent report conducted by the UN. Issues such as the popu-lation’s attitude toward the environment, the development (or lack thereof) of infrastructure, society’s readiness and willingness to acknowl-edge social issues, etc, were all taken into ac-count, and found Dnipropetrovsk as the most globally-affected/disaffected municipality.With a population of 1,162,000 in 1990, the city dropped to just above one million in 2010, and home to approximately 996,000 people in 2012. The expectation is that by 2025, the population will shrink to a staggering 967,000, which will mean a total loss of more than 16% of inhabit-ants over the 35-year testing period!Migration and low birth rate are among the big-gest factors accounting for the rapid population decrease. Specifically, the UN found that birth rates were 1.3 times less than the mortality rate. Donetsk and Zaporizhya are also among the fastest-shrinking cities, globally. We could, of course, pundit on the pros and cons of this real-ity regarding certain cities. But perhaps we’ll let you come to your own conclusions on this one.

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Paedophile HuntersA group of creative Ukrainian men are taking action against paedophilia in a rather unorthodox way. The group, which calls itself Occupy Paedophilia, uses a 15-year-old boy to entice older predators via flirtatious Internet chats. When the men try to set up a meeting with the teenager, he agrees. However, the second these creeps arrive at the appointed site, a group of grown men appear, and the romantic date only gets worse from there. The activists forcibly restrain the paedophile and goad him into giving a video interview, made all the more humiliating by the crown emblazoned with the word “paedophile” that they force him to wear. The vigilantes then put the video online so that everyone will be able to identify these men. It’s To Catch a Predator, Ukraine style!

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Mixed ResultsThere are a number of testimonies concerning the elections over the weekend as “democratic”, reports Interfax Ukraine, with one observer from the European Centre for Geopolitical Analysis, Daniel van der Stoep, even going so far as to say, “They were fair, and organised even better than in some Western countries.” Shockingly, the Eu-ropean Parliamentarian went on to remark that Ukrainians should be very proud of themselves and such elections, as it demonstrates just how far the country has come. MEP Vojtech Mynar, of the Czech Republic, was also very complimentary, remarking on the lack of mistakes made at the most recent elections. And MEP Nick Griffin of the UK, couldn't lay it on thick-ly enough, commenting, "Their system was even more transparent and fair than the British one." Things aren’t always as they seem, however, and when one scratches the surface of something seemingly too good to be true, it usually is. There-fore, let us take a look at these MEPs a little closer.Daniel van der Stoep is a Dutch politician who resigned as an MEP after causing a car acci-dent for drunk driving. He has since been pro-hibited from rejoining his party and now sits as an independent. Nick Griffin, the same Nick Griffin who is chair-man of the British National Party, is another no-no when you’re looking for a fair and reasonable assessment of the Ukrainian election. Not only has he been convicted for inciting racial hatred, he had, at one time, tried to deny the Holocaust even occured. Then there’s Vojtech Mynar, who is a bit of a ques-tion mark. He’s recently taken over a post in the Czech Social Democrat party. But he’s so obscure, there’s hardly any information about him found online at all. If that weren’t enough, the European Centre for Geopolitical Analysis doesn’t even have a website – need we go on...?

Shevchenko Misses By A MileSheva might have been the country’s saving grace in the first round of EURO 2012 earlier this year, however, he’s missed and by long shot in the current elections; the results of which have led the country’s former number one striker to rethink his most recent political career move. Retiring from football after the summer’s big international tournament, Andriy Shevchen-ko opted to enter politics, specifically Nata-lia Korolevska’s party, Ukraine Forward! The move into the political sphere itself was an interesting one, especially since he had made statements just a couple of months earlier about hoping to coach football after his play-ing career. But the party he opted to support is also interesting, particularly because one of Ukraine’s biggest football stars to date was seen publicly endorsing current president, Viktor Yanukovych, during the presidential election back in 2004. Unfortunately, his status as former footballer did not gain him any points in his newly cho-sen career, as two separate exit polls show the party collecting just 1.6% of the ballot. The feeble finish puts Sheva and Korolevaska back in sixth place, and well outside the 5% minimum that would allow the party to qualify for automatic representation. While the country may be chanting Ukraine Forward!, they sure aren’t voting that way, and as such Shevchenko has opted to hang up his political boots after just three short months. Reporters caught up with him earlier this week at Boryspil Airport just before he was about to fly to London, where he said he had “seen enough” and was now disillusioned with Ukrainian politics. Shevchenko wouldn’t reveal what his next move might be. However, if rumours are to be believed, the ex-captain of the national team may be interested in starting a career in show business. He has, after all, been receiving singing lessons from Ukrainian popstar Vi-taliy Kozlovskiy and dance lessons from show-man Dima Kolyadenko.

This Week in History

8 November 1867The National Opera of Ukraine opens its doors to visitors for its first opera, Askold’s Grave. The theatre quickly becomes one of the Russian Empire’s best, attracting world-famous com-posers such as Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff where they premiere many of their works.

5 November 1934Famous Ukrainian film-director Kira Mura-tova is born. In addition to winning numerous Russian and Ukrainian awards, in 1990, her film Asthenic Syndrome won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

5 November 1953

The Paton Bridge over the Dnipro River is unveiled. At 1,543 metres long, this bridge is unique in that it is the world’s first all-weld-ed bridge. Ukrainian engineer Yevhen Paton played a huge role in its creation.

7 November 1968Oleh Tyahnybok, leader of the Svoboda party, is born. Recent results show that this will be the first time his party, which was officially registered in 1995, makes it into the Verk-hovna Rada. He brings with him a nationalist radical ideology.

2 November 2000The body, believed to belong to journalist Georgiy Gongadze, is found in the Tarashcha Forest. This Ukrainska Pravda journalist went missing on 16 September of the same year. Speculations that his murder was ordered by former President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, abound.

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8 This Week Live Music 2–8 November 2012

Riffs (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)292-2900

3Saturdayangie neaRs (coveR band)Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

bangladesh oRchestRa, beefeateRs (coveR bands)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

cRoss b band, Red Rocks (coveR bands)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

ot vinta, tex-Mex co (coveR bands)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

kh. P. Z (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeStar Pub (Popudenka 1a)292-2900

4Sunday

seetheR (Us, alt Rock)

Time: 19.00Admission: 250-450hrvBingo Club (Pr Peremohy 112)424-2555

foRt (coveR band)Time: 20.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

ZaRisovka (PoP-Rock)Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

flit (Rock)Time: 20.00Admission: call for details Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22)200-0360

tRes deseos (coveR band) Time: 22.00 Admission: freeDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

5Mondayvanilla sky (italy, PoP-Rock)Time: 22.00Admission: call for detailsArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

yUkhyM dyM (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

Wax angels (Rock)Time: 20.00Admission: 100hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22)200-0360

tex-Mex co (coveR band) Time: 22.00 Admission: freeDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

Whistlin’ dixie (coUntRy Rock)Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

6TuesdayRevenko band (coveR band)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

tex-Mex co (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

MoRe khUana (coveR band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 20hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

tRes deseos (coveR band)Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

7Wednesdaycadillac RecoRds (coveR band)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

haMeRMan kills viRUses (PoP-Rock)Time: 21.00Admission: 70-100hrv Bochka (Verkhniy Val 22)200-0360

chiliboMbeRs, Red Rocks (coveR bands)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrv Docker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

MandRy, cRaZy tRain (folk, coveR band)Time: 22.00 Admission: 75hrvDocker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

2FridayaniMals’ session, vZRosliy band (coveR bands)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

ghURtyoghURt (iRish MUsic, coveR band)Time: 22.00Admission: 50hrvArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

dyadya vasya (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

the MagMa (coveR band) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

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

8Thursday

checkPoint (coveR band)Time: 22.00Admission: freeArt Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b)279-4137

Whistlin’ dixie (coUntRy Rock) Time: 22.00 Admission: 30hrvDocker’s ABC (Khreshchatyk-Zankovetskoi 15/4) 278-1717

: What's On Recommended

No Rusty Irons Here Paul Di’anno & Blaze Bayley (UK, ex-Iron Maiden, heavy metal) Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 4 November at 21.30 Standing on the threshold of heavy metal, Iron Maiden took a leap of faith when they released their first self-titled album back in 1980. Be-coming what has to be one of the biggest and best representatives in New Wave British Heavy Metal, these hardcore metalheads have been around for nearly 40 years! With a couple of former frontmen headed our way for a gig on their own, get your tickets for Paul Di’anno (lead vocals 1978 – 1981) and Blaze Bayley (lead vocals 1994 – 1999) now – you’re not likely to hear Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast and Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter live by the real deal again!Tickets are 200 – 350hrv. For more information call 451-8528.

RUky v bRyUky (coveR band)Time: 21.30 Admission: free Docker Pub (Bohatyrska 25) 451-8528

black coffee (coveR band)Time: 21.00Admission: freeRoute 66 (Zhylyanska 87/30)239-3865

The Best of GarouGarou (Canada, pop), Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103)3 November at 19.00Quasimodo has been coming to Ukraine for a number of years, but this time, Garou will be coming as himself. World recognition came to the Canadian-born singer in 1998, after playing the popular hunchback in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. While many know him for this role only, Garou’s career is not limited to musicals. Though he has produced six studio albums, his first album remains one of the best-selling French albums of all time. Bringing these and other tracks with him on his Ukrainian journey, he’s promising ev-eryone a “piece of his soul”.Tickets are 200 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 247−2444.

A Factory OriginalAnastasia Prykhodko (UA, pop) Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1)8 November at 20.00The young and talented Anastasia Prykhodko, winner of Fabryka Zirok 7 and Eurovision 2009 participant, is presenting a new concert programme this fall. Featuring some of her most popular songs, such as Bezotvetno, Mama, and Love, she’s also got a few musical tricks up her sleeve. Accom-panied by the Dzhankoy Brothers, it’s sure to be a great evening, and certain-ly a good excuse to get out of the cold.Tickets are 100 – 500hrv. For more in-formation call 538-0100.

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Theatre & Classical Music 2–8 November 2012

Mad BloodComedy in 2 actsTime: 18.00Uncle’s dreaMTragic comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

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

the Marinated aristocratUkrainian/British fantasy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

dangeroUs liaisonsSuspenseful intrigueTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25)517-1955

i’M crazy?!?Fantastic play in 2 actsTime: 19.00Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a)253-9383

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

5MondaycoMMeMorating glenn goUldFeaturing Lysenko Quartet, Bazhenova (piano), Koshuba (organ), Shvydka (soprano), Labut (mezzo-soprano), Kyrylov (tenor), Chornoshchokov (bass) Works by Bach, GouldTime: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

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

6Tuesdayan evening of classical MUsicFeaturing Ilkiv (trumpet), Slyusarchyk (Poland, trumpet), Kalynovska (organ)Works by Bach, Vivaldi, HandelTime: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

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

vienna WaltzBallet in 2 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169

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

My Mocking haPPinessA staged novelTime: 19.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

MarriageAn incredible event in 2 actsTime: 19.00single ladyDrama in 2 actsChamber stageTime: 19.00I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

evenings in athensComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

foUr reasons to get MarriedPlay in 2 actsTime: 19.00Drama & Comedy Theatre on the Dnipro (Brovarskiy Pr 25) 517-1955

i’M crazy?!?Fantastic play in 2 actsTime: 19.00Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a)253-9383

laUgh of the loBstersTragic comedyTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

4Sunday

an evening of schoenBerg

Featuring Kyiv Symfonieta Ensemble, Tabulina (mezzo-soprano)Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

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

2Friday

an evening of georgian syMPhonic

MUsic Featuring Givi Nasaridze, National Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

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

don QUixote. 1938Historical playTime: 19.00L. Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

Paradise caseComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

love letters to stalinDrama in 2 actsTime: 19.00right for love Play in 2 actsTime: 19.00Small stageMolody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 278-7392

Bolero & rainTwo modern ballets in 1 act each by the KMBTime: 19.00Kyiv Theatre of Opera & Ballet for Children & Youth (Mezhyhirska 2) 425-3116

3Saturdayan evening of vocal MUsicFeaturing Femiy Mustafayev (baritone), National Academic Orchestra of Folk InstrumentsTime: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-169

an evening of organ MUsic

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

iMaginary invalid Comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00L Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 234-4223

the kaidasheva faMilyComedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

BUrning the trashDrama in 3 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

an evening of violin MUsicFeaturing Artem Dzyhanovsky (violin)Time: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

7Wednesday

an evening of Bach and Josef gaBriel

von rheinBergerFeaturing Roy (flute), Bubnova (organ)Time: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

aidaOpera in Italian in 3 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)279-1169

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

kin ivTragic comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00I. Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (Ivana Franka 3)279-5921

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

the little PrinceHistorical fantasyTime: 19.00Plastic Drama Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a)253-9383

cleoPatraImprovisation in jazz styleTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16)212-4188

the doveRussian drama in 2 actsTime: 19.00House of Actors (Yaroslaviv Val 7)253-8247/2081

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Thursday

sUBscriPtion №8 – Piano MUsicFeaturing Borys Blokh (Germany, piano) Time: 19.00National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)278-1697

roMeo & JUlietBallet in 3 actsTime: 19.00National Opera Theatre of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) 279-1169


Kings Take on KyivThe Best of Kings of the Dance (international, contemporary ballet), National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)6 November at 19.00Uniting some of the best male dancers from around the globe since 2006, the critically-acclaimed Kings of the Dance is back with their annual performance here in Kyiv. With Ukraine’s own Denys Matvienko, Canada’s Marcelo Gomes, Guillaume Cote of the American Ballet Theatre, and Leonid Sarafonov and Ivan Vasiliev of the Myhailovskiy Ballet, this evening is going to be one of beauty, grace, passion and per-fection. You will be treated to three acts this year, highlight-ing the incredible talents of each of these five dancers – you'll want to be in the audience for this one. Tickets are 100 – 2,000hrv. For more information call 455-9087.

Serenaded by Mozart and BrahmsOffertorium Baroque Ensemble and Collegium Kyiv Winds, Master Class House of Culture and Education (Lavrska 16a)2 November at 20.00The Master Class House of Culture and Education continues to educate Kyiv classical music lovers with another concert this November. The evening will include a collection of ser-enades – Mozart’s festive serenade known as the Posthorn and the Second Serenade for small orchestra by Johannes Brahms Op.16. Both composers were young men when they wrote these works – Mozart itching to get away from his ty-rannical employer, the Archbishop in Salzburg, and Brahms still “the young eagle” as Schumann called him. Two works in the same tradition – night-music at once entertaining and stirring.Tickets are 50hrv. For more information call 594-1063.

an evening of instrUMental MUsicFeaturing Kotko (coloratura bass), Bazhenova (piano), Balakhovska (organ), Sharapov (violin), Hosachynsky (cello)Works by Caccini, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff Time: 19.30National House of Organ and Chamber Music (V Vasylkivska 77)528-3186

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

calvaryStaging of dramas by Lesya Ukrainka in 2 actsChamber stageTime: 19.00I Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre (I Franka 3)279-5921

My dear PaMelaCriminal comedy in 2 actsTime: 19.00Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17)278-7392

craMPed in My naMeThe Sergei Esenin and Isadora Duncan Love StoryTime: 19.00Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val 16) 212-4188

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sUnday fUnday kaRaoke With dJs vados and beatsTime: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvSorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24)486-0300

classic hen PaRtyTime: 22.00Admission: before 00.00 G-20hrv, after G-40hrvBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)232-7296

disco cRash: anotheR teen tiMe Time: 22.00Admission: before 23.30 15hrv, after L-25hrv, G-30hrvSaxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

Rnb booM: gangsteR’s PaRadise With dJs MUkvik, kash floW, and lady Time: 22.00Admission: before 23.30 L-10hrv, G-15hrv, after L-20hrv, G-30hrvForsage (Harmatna 51a)232-6780

PioneeR bacheloRette PaRty With dJ gaMes and Mc adaMTime: 21.00Admission: L-20hrv, G-40hrvAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

back in the UssR With dJ velskiy and fRiends

Time: 23.00Admission: L- free, G-100hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

thinking oUt loUd With dJ UniQUe Time: 23.00Admission: freeVodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

best eURo hits With dJs JeRRy nUgget and sUnalexTime: 22.00Admission: call for detailsGarage Party Bar (Teodora Drayzera 21)548-1419

5Mondaynational RailRoad day Time: 21.00Admission: freeShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

PivoMania With dJ siZeTime: 21.00Admission: freeAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

london dance With dJ litto (london)

Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-80hrvVodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

6Tuesdayfacebook PaRty Time: 21.00Admission: freeShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

love night With dJ gaMes and Mc nata lUnchTime: 21.00Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrvAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

ModJo! With dJ katya tsaRyovaTime: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-80hrvVodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

disco tiMeTime: 23.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Pr Pobedy 47) 453-3727

slUMbeR PaRty With dJ RockstaR and PJ shoW Time: 23.00Admission: call for detailsSky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5)223-8888

angels and deMons With dJs anna love, fiReWoRks, shUMMi, aRside, and extRa night Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvEgoist (Horlovskaya 124/140)223-3633

3SaturdayRetRo 80s vs 90s Time: 23.00 Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrv Gallery Club (Pr Pobedy 47) 453-3727

WoRld Men’s day Time: 21.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

illUMinate With dJ cosMic Revenge (Usa)

Time: 23.00Admission: call for details Xlib (Frunze 12)063-730-8353

deeP RideRs With dJs aRtUR, seRge PRoshe, haRRis, and WeiZMan Time: 23.00Admission: call for details Mantra (V Vasylkivska 5)221-4448

oPen UP! Police! With dJ MaRahovsky and PJ shoWTime: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-70hrvSeven Music Club (Saksahanskoho 1g)205-4451

deJa vU With dJs chesnoffskii and da-RioTime: 22.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvEnergy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839

aRoUnd the WoRld With dJ senoRita Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-80hrvVodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

halloWeen MasQUeRade With dJs diMa sMile, RoMantiQUe, and shUMMi Time: 23.00Admission: L-25hrv, G-50hrvEgoist (Horlovskaya 124/140)223-3633

teRRitoRy of Motion With dJs ZiMbeR and schnaPs,

gitech and lyaMin Time: 22.00Admission: before 00.00 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after 40hrv Noblesse (V Vasylkivska 3)097-282-6760

halloWeen PaRty With dJs faMoUs, diMa geRMan, aRteM t, sanya diyMovTime: 22.00Admission: 120hrvChateau Mystique (Bortnichy District, Lenina 39)097-640-9774

basstagRaM With dJs kRossboW (Uk), taPolsky,

liMe kid, and MoReTime: 23.00Admission: call for details Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33)588-8989

fashion session With dJ natasha Rostova Time: 22.00Admission: before 23.30 L-25hrv, G-30hrv, after L-50hrv, G-60hrvSaxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

fashion night: a scaRy beaUty With dJs saylex and a fleMingTime: 23.00Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-60hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrvBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)232-7296

veRy sPecial PaRty With dJ anastasia and Mc Rybik Time: 22.00Admission: call for detailsD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)200-9009

halloWeen in gothaM city

Time: 23.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrv Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 538-0100

light night With dJ gaMes and Mc nata lUnchTime: 21.00Admission: L-40hrv, G-60hrvAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

lUx PaRty Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6)259-0001

hoUse vs Rnb With dJs shked and key Time: 23.00Admission: call for detailsSky Bar (V Vasylkivska 5)223-8888

4SundayWho RUns the WoRld? giRls!Time: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

all oUt dance PaRty With dJs ZeekRey and JoyintTime: 22.00Admission: call for details Sakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37)563-9662

latino Mash-UP caRnival With dJ oRiginal b Time: 23.00Admission: freeVodka Bar (Globus, II line, Maidan Nezalezhnosti)371-1102

Mix style With dJ shtUZeR Time: 21.00Admission: freeAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

7Wednesday

ladies’ night Time: 21.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

Radio daysTime: 21.00Admission: freeAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

Whiskey PaRty With dJ stalkeR and dJ vel Time: 21.00Admission: L- free, G-100hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

8ThursdaybURn to dance Time: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

hits PaRty 90s to today With dJ leo keyTime: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvSakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37)563-9662

t3: soUnd Planet 2.0 With dJs istaR PRoJect and RoMan toniQUeTime: 22.00Admission: 50hrvSorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24)486-0300

MasteR class in dancing With Mc adaMTime: 21.00Admission: L-30hrv, G-30hrvAura (Vyshhorodskaya 28/1)237-7023

battle foR life: Rnb PaRty With dJ vel Time: 21.00Admission: 50hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494


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halloWeenfest With dJs kayUn, M.e.g, oRiginal b,

MR. sUnny, tagiR sUltanov and MoReTime: 22.00 Admission: 200hrvAlto Expo (Moskovskiy 11)063-660-4049

love gaMes With dJs t’PaUl, MaRka Pola, and id cRash Time: 23.00Admission: before 00.00 L-30hrv, G-60hrv, after L-50hrv, G-80hrvBionica (Borshchahivska 128a)232-7296

dJ JosePo (ibiZa) Time: 22.00Admission: call for detailsD’Lux (Hrushevskoho 3)200-9009

ghost RideRTime: 21.00Admission: L-50hrv, G-100hrvShooters (Moskovska 22)254-2024

soRRy babUshka’s biRthday PaRty Time: 21.00Admission: before 23:00 L-free, G-100hrv, after L-100hrv, G-100hrv Sorry Babushka (Dmitrievskaya 18/24)486-0300

ciRcUs night halloWeen With dJs koMa JUnioR and alex iMPReZa Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-100hrv Karusel (Golosiivskaya 87/6)259-0001

staRs of styles With dJs daRt Ryane, dUbeRMan, veRonika, sPieleR, and hoRsy Time: 22.00Admission: before 23.30 L-20hrv, G-25hrv, after L-40hrv, G-50hrvSaxon (Trutenko 4)257-4070

PaRty night With Resident dJ ZeekRey and Mc Pavlik MoRoZovTime: 21.00Admission: L-free, G-50hrvSakhar Party Bar (Dekabrystov 12/37)563-9662

techno halloWeen With dJs sanik, da-Rio, cReative, flatlineR Time: 22.00Admission: before 00.00 L-free, after L-30hrv, G-50hrvEnergy Club (Entusiastiv 1) 093-014-5839

tWilight halloWeen caRnival With dJ MePhistoPheles Time: 23.00Admission: L-free, G-70hrvSeven Music Club (Saksahanskoho 1g)205-4451

halloWeen With dJs vilka, halanka, and oRiginal bTime: 22.00Admission: 50hrv Home (Perova 2)558-2545

glaMPUnk halloWeen With dJs stalkeR and bRanski Time: 21.00Admission: L- free, G-150hrvAzure (Leontovycha 3)234-7494

This Week Nightlife 2–8 November 2012

The Fame Game

New to Kyiv Improv-Oh-Ganza with Sergey Velichanskiy (UA, comedy), Arizona’s BBQ (Naberezhno-Khreschatytska 25)2 November at 20.00Born three years ago from a decade worth of extensive travelling throughout the US and Eu-rope, Sergey Velichanskiy's improv club is finally up and running. After hosting EURO 2012 this summer, the Ukrainian funny man presents Kyiv’s first-ever, English-language evening of improv! But as it’s built around active audience participation, get yourself ready to be a part of the show!Admission is free. For more information call 425-2438.

Kiss FM’s Birthday Party DJs Dr Kucho (Spain) and Anton Neumark (Russia), Forsage (Harmatna 51a)2 – 3 November at 20.00 Kiss FM is celebrating its 10th birthday party with two star-studded dance parties at Forsage. Friday night’s festivities will spotlight DJ Anton Neumark from Russia. The poet launched his musical career in 2009, producing hit singles like Need You Tonight and Satisfaction Generation. Saturday’s party will feature the globally renowned Dr Kucho from Spain, whose discography reads like a top downloads list. His latest single, To Russia with Love, is already making waves in the global electronic arena. With resident Kiss FM disc jockeys in attendance and DJs Romantic, Arfeeva, Indigo, House Punks, and Burzhuy on backup, they’re a couple of parties you won’t want to miss! Tickets are from 40 – 70hrv. For more information call 277-3540.

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Kyiv AcAdemic PuPPet theAtreHrushevskoho 1a (Park Khreshchatyk)278-5808www.akadempuppet.kiev.ua

Kyiv municiPAl PuPPet theAtreMyropilska 1513-1500www.puppet-theater.kiev.ua

mAriinSKiy PArK Arsenalna Metro

mArionette theAtre Sahaidachnoho 29/3417-3058www.history.marionet.com.ua

nAtionAl circuS of uKrAine Peremohy 2486-3856www.circus.kiev.ua

Kyiv ZooPeremohy 32 277-47-69

fAmily entertAinment centre dyvoSvit M Malinovskoho 24/10502-0088www.dyvosvit.ua

nemo dolPhinAriumAcademic Hlushkov 9520-5555www.nemokiev.com

Kyiv PlAnetArium V Vasylkivska 57/3287-7508 www.planet.org.ua

AquA PArK in terminAl Brovary, Kyivska 316200 29 80/81www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua

dreAm lAnd AquA PArK Obolonskiy 21b485-2111/12

oStrich fArm Yasnohorodka, Podlesna 32 (30km from Kyiv) 353-8821www.ostrich.com.ua

horSe-riding centre nAbeg Vyshhorodska 85a360-3838 (call in advance)www.loshadi.kiev.ua

centrAl horSe rAce trAcK of uKrAine Akademika Hlushkova 10526-2053www.ipodrom-kiev.at.ua

exhibition centre PArKAkademika Hlushkova 1www.expocenter.com.ua

StAte muSeum of toySKlovskiy Spusk 8253-5400

intereSting Kyiv tourS 364-5111www.interesniy.kiev.ua

Pyrohovo oPen Air muSeum Trolleybus 11 from Lybidska Metro526-5765www.pirogovo.org.ua

mAmAevA SlobodA muSeumM Dontsya 2361-9848www.mamajeva-sloboda.ua

nAtionAl botAnic gArden Timiryazevska 1284-9506www.nbg.kiev.ua

exPerimentAnium muSeumVerkhniy Val 2a 417-4033www.experimentanium.com.ua

Family

3Saturday School of Scientific WonderSScientific performance Time: 11.00 & 13.00Admission: 60 – 150hrv, children 5 and under free Artists House (Artema 5/1)272-0547

mAriyKA And the beArTime: 11.00the golden KeyTime: 13.00the golden chicKenTime: 15.00little red riding hood Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrvPuppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a)278-5808

the queen of dreAmerS Fairytale in 2 actTime: 12.00Admission: 40-50hrvLypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17)253-6219

StArry fAirytAle PlayTime: 11.00mythS And legendS of the StArSEducational programmeTime: 14.00gAlAxy of loveTime: 18.00Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3)287-7508

4Sundaythe three little PigS Time: 11.00hAPPy beArS Time: 13.00cinderellA Time: 15.00AlAddin’S mAgic lAmP Time: 17.00 Admission: 40hrvPuppet Theatre (Hrushevskoho 1a)278-5808

cinderellA Play Time: 12.00Admission: 10-50hrv I Franko Theatre (I Franka 3)279-5921

don’t WAnt to be A dogFairytale in 1 actTime: 11.00cAt’S houSeMusical in 2 actsTime: 12.00Admission: 40-50hrvLypska Youth Theatre (Lypska 15/17)253-6219

AStronomy for KidS PlayTime: 11.00the StArry SKy Above uSEducational programmeTime: 14.00the univerSe’S Structure Time: 16.00mythS And legendS of the StArS Time: 18.00Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3)287-7508

The Most Recent and ContemporaryKyiv Art Contemporary – International Art Forum, Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 12)Until 11 November Mystetsky Arsenal has been the centre of inter-national art life recently, making a home for Arse-nale throughout the earlier part of the summer. The autumn, however, will be no less sensation-al, with the seventh international Kyiv Art Forum guaranteed to keep the city’s artistic community well engaged. Having gained a reputation for pre-senting Ukraine’s biggest and best in contempo-rary art trends, make sure you schedule at least one visit in the 11 days it’s here. For more information visit www.artarsenal.in.ua

Shrek Goes Head to HeadShrek vs Koshchey – a fairytale for the whole family, House of Artists (Artema 1-5)2 November at 11.00If your kids have seen Shrek, then they’re going to love this next adven-ture, which pits him against local bad-dies Koshchey and Baba Yaha! Curious twists and turns, unbelievable tricks, dangerous chases and hilarious fights – that is what happens when you take the fantastic Fiona from her mighty Shrek. With evil spirits out to hinder him, Kyiv’s Visavi Theatre are going to do their best to ensure these two green lovebirds get back together. Take an hour out of your weekend and spend some quality time with the kids – you won’t regret it!Tickets are 40 – 100hrv. For more infor-mation call 272-0547.

future generAtion Art PriZe 2012

Exhibition of works of the nominees (international)

PinchukArtCentre (V Vasylkivska\Baseina 1\3-2)

Until 6 January 2013494-1148

PAintingSExhibition of paintings by Anatoliy

Kryvolap (UA)Mironova Gallery (Olhynska 6)

Until 20 November277-8888

to heAr by touchExhibition of sculptures by Oleksandr Ridny and Anna Ivanova (UA)Triptych Art Gallery (Desyatynna 13)Until 6 November279-0949

KievfotocomExhibition of photographs by Mexican and

Ukrainian photographersRa Gallery (B Khmelnytskoho 32)

Until 28 November235-3619

grAnd nAturAlExhibition of photographic works by artists from 15 countriesJ. Greter Gallery (V Hetmana 6)Until 18 November200-0760

hidden treASureS Exhibition of paintings from the museum’s funds Kyiv Museum Russian Art (Tereshchenkivska 9)Until 2 December 234-6218

PAintingSExhibition of works by Leonid Kozlov (UA)Mystetska Zbirka gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13)Until 18 November099-245-1118


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Bossa Nova Brings ItBrazil Bossa Nova Quartet (Brazil, bossa nova)Tchaikovsky National Musical Academy (Arkitekta Horodetskoho 1/3)25 November at 19.00 Bossa Nova is a style of music, which unites the melodies of Bra-zilian samba with the natural improvisation of North American Jazz. It’s a genre so inspiring, the Brazil Bossa Nova Quartet was formed in its honour. This par-ticular foursome comprise the powerful and authentic Maucha Adnet on vocals, piano master He-lio Alves, Grammy-award nominee Duduka da Fonseca on drums and percussion, and our very own Arc Ovrutski on bass guitar. In fact, it’s thanks to the Ukrainian composer and bassist that the quartet will be here in Kyiv – don’t miss it!Tickets are 100 – 300hrv. For more information 067-430-7306.

Bill Brandt – Nothing More To Say Exhibition of photographs by Bill Brandt (UK), Brucie Collections Gallery (Artema 55b)From 15 NovemberBorn in Germany, Bill Brandt spent most of his life in the UK, becoming one of their most sig-nificant photographers of the 20th century. Captivating Brit-ish hearts with his creative eye for geographical panoramas, his penchant for nudes had the op-posite effect, and instead often shocked the conservative British society. Candid and antipathetic, his works make you forget you are looking at a photograph, cap-turing the real beauty of the mo-ment. This is a real treat for Kyiv audiences – don’t miss it. For more information call 353-1234.

Swedish Rock and Rollers Immanu El (Sweden, post-rock), Underground Music Hall (Moskovskiy 13b)24 November at 20.00 Sixteen-year-old twins Per and Claes Strangberg started Immanu El in Jonkoping, southern Sweden, in 2004. They were soon joined by Michael Persson, Emil Karlsson, David Lillberg and Jonatan Josefs-son, and the rest was history. Since then, the band has produced three studio albums and an EP, and amassed a devout international following among post-rock fans. With its first album, They’ll Come, They Come, the band cemented its status as critic favourite, garnering positive reviews worldwide. Fresh from a US tour, the band is launch-ing a tour of Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia to promote their latest al-bum, In Passage, which has also been extremely well-received. Rock fans won’t want to miss this show! Tickets are from 100 – 120hrv. For more information call 277-3540.

Sephardic SongsAn Evening of Jewish Music w/ Cinco Siglos Grupo (Spain), National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Uzviz 2)11 November at 19.00Sephardi Jews descend from Spain and Portugal. Cut off from the historical motherland for cen-turies, they managed to preserve

Focused on The Beatles Exhibition of photographic works by Astrid Kirchherr (Germany), M17 Gallery (Antonovycha 102-104)From 12 November Crazy about The Beatles? The truth, the lies, the music, the men? You may want to give this next ex-hibition at M17 a go then. Come 12 November, the gallery will be fea-turing works by German photogra-pher Astrid Kirchherr, well known for her association with the Fab Four. Chasing them around Ham-burg, Kirchherr and her camera caught many interesting moments in the metamorphosis of the band. Not only was she a familiar face, she became a friend, and created one of the most significant photo-montages of the 20th century. For more information call 596-2030.

their identity, enriching their cul-ture with influences from the sur-rounding land and people. This evening, the Cinco Siglos Grupo, along with the Philharmonic, will take you on a trip to the Iberian Peninsula – get ready for an in-credible ride!Tickets are 45 – 90hrv. For more information call 278-1697.

Rock the World Morandi (Romania, europop), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 24 November at 23.00Effervescent Romanian pop sensa-tion Morandi is coming to Kyiv and you won’t want to miss it if you’re a fan of europop or boy bands. The three-time MTV Music Award win-ners are on a new worldwide tour, alighting in Kyiv for a night of pop-filled fun. The English-language band boasts a number of global hits, but “Angels”, “Save Me”, and “Colours” are their most famous. People like hearing “Angel” so much, in fact, that the song has gone gold on the ringtone charts. They’ve also got a new album in the works – don’t be surprised if they play some of their new tunes!Tickets are 350hrv. For more in-formation call 288-5074.

Peter Gabriel’s Guitarist David Rhodes Trio (UK, rock, blues, jazz), Art Club 44 (Khresh-chatyk 44b)8 December at 20.00David Rhodes began listening to a lot of blues and jazz music in his early teens, but ended up setting music aside to follow other dreams. After taking in a very dissatisfying concert, he and a friend decided to start their own band in 1977,

Three Parties to Celebrate Eight Years TopDJ Eighth Anniversary Party 9 November at Boom Boom Room (Shevchenko 33);11 November at Forsage (Har-matna 51a);15 November at Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) TopDJ is celebrating its eighth birthday and we’re all invited to a celebration so big, they’re staging it thrice. Three dates, three different venues, three all-out dance parties. We’re particularly excited about the final party at Crystal Hall, which will feature DJ Bonobo. The Brit-ish DJ has coined his own unique brand of beat-driven music. His fan following has snowballed with his more recent albums, Days to Come and Black Sands, and his music has been featured on every-thing from UK series Skins to video games and blockbuster movies... And that’s just one of the parties on offer. Are you in for the ride? For more information call Forsage at 232-6780; Boom Boom Room at 588-8989; and Crystal Hall at 538-0100.

regardless of the fact that neither knew how to play an instrument. The band was Random Hold, and came to the attention of Peter Ga-briel, who subsequently invited them to open on his 1980 US tour. Not long after that, Rhodes left Random Hold, and has continued to record and tour with Gabriel ever since. Today, he comes with his trio – the best in his 40-year career is what you can expect tonight. Tickets are 120 – 180hrv. For more information call 361-3569.

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Guess Who’s Back!Depeche Mode (UK, dance rock, synth pop), Olympic Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) 29 June 2013 at 19.00Those who scrambled to get tick-ets for their show in 2010 thought that was likely the last time they would see Depeche Mode live. Dur-ing a press conference in Paris just a few days ago, however, the Eng-lish electronic trio surprised every-one with the announcement that a new album is in the works (num-ber 13) along with a world tour to promote it. In their 32-year his-tory, DM have sold more than 100 million albums, and have made it to the top of too many charts to count. You’ve got lots of time to get tickets this time round – just make sure you book the date! Your own Personal Jesus awaits!Tickets TBA. For more informa-tion call 0-800-50-5750.

Best Ballet Stars On One StageGala-concert w/ well-known Russian artists, National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50)18 November at 19.00Just like the Prodigal Son making his return, Denys Matvienko has come home. He’s taken on the role of Artistic Director of the Ballet at the National Opera Theatre, and has since been a bit of a beacon to his colleagues back in Russia. Featuring Bolshoi prima Yevhenia Obraztsova, the Mariinskiy’s solo-ist and choreographer Yuriy Sme-kalov, and Nina Zmiyevets from the Boris Eyfman Theatre, this next gala performance is going to be better than good; especially as it includes soloists from our own National Opera Theatre ensemble dancing to pieces from both a clas-sical and modern repertoire.Tickets are 100 – 1,500hrv. For more information call 279-1169.

A Forest of Wonders Yuriy Kuklachev (Russia, cat theatre), Officers House (Hrushevskoho 30/1)15 & 16 December at 11.00 & 14.00Popular children’s entertainer and lover of cats, Yuriy Kuklachev got his career off to a cracking start back in the 70s. Using techniques which were exceptionally innova-tive at the time, he mastered his methods and quickly became the USSR’s top cat guru. This Decem-ber, the king of cats, along with his fluffy friends, will be making a trip to Kyiv. When you see their new show, Forest of Wonders, you’re go-ing to wonder why you didn’t take it in sooner!Tickets are 50 – 450hrv. For more information call 253-8072.

Cut to the Quick Machete (Russian, rock), Crystal Hall (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) 19 November at 20.00Now known as Machete, former Tokio frontman Yaroslav Maliy has honed his own sound over the past couple of years, and the fans have quickly gathered round. Known for his cutting, thought-ful lyrics and smooth sound, Machete is here to stay. One of his biggest songs, Nedjnosti (Ten-derness), is a swoon-worthy love story that has earned him quite the female following, both in Rus-sia and Ukraine. But not all of Machete’s songs are ballads; the singer’s got more upbeat songs, including the hits “Don’t Give Up” and “Boys” up his sleeve. Get your tickets before they sell out! Tickets are 150hrv. For more in-formation call 288-5069.

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10 Rising Stars of Ballet BRUCIE COLLECTIONS On 26 October, photographer Herohiy Holoverda unveiled a collection of 10 photographs of Ukraine’s top ballet dancers. The project, supported by Denys Matvienko’s Art Support Fund, aims to highlight the beauty, grace, and athleticism of ballet. The exhibition was displayed for just two days, but stay tuned for more events under Matvienko’s umbrella project.

The French Embassy Talks Cinema MASTER CLASS GALLERY On 25 October, the French Embassy joined forces with the French Institute in Ukraine to celebrate the 42nd Molodist Film Festival, which featured a number of French films this year. The party attracted a number of erudite cinephiles, and guests hobnobbed over rich French hors d’ouvres while discussing the Festival’s most interesting films.

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Masha Tsukanova of Vogue and Olha Evrifanova of National Opera of Ukraine

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Art consultant and actor Franck Cottet, Stedley Foundation Director Lyudmyla Garbuz and Consul of Swiss Embassy Jean Daniel Glauser

Creative Director of I Franko Theatre Stanislav Moiseev with Creative Director of Dakh Theatre Vladislav Troitskiy

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Gujarati Day in UkraineSANSKRITI CULTURAL CENTRE In conjunction with the Indian Embassy, the Indian Cultural Centre celebrated Gujarati Day in style with a choice number of guests from the diplomatic and business communities on 26 October. The event highlighted the beauty of the Gujarati region in India, which is enriched by ancient cultural traditions, stunning landmarks and architectural masterpieces. The event also underscored the continued warmth of friendship between India and Ukraine.

The World Against Breast Cancer KYIV CINEMA On 16 October, Avon and the Woman’s Health and Family Planning Fund organised an event to mark International Breast Cancer Month, sometimes referred to as Pink October. Guests were treated to a screening of Five, a series of five short films about breast cancer with an A-list cast featuring Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Patty Jenkins, Alicia Keys, and Penelope Spheeris.

Assistant Director of Sanskriti Centre for Indian Culture Ms Olesya Nagornyak and Co-director of Kiev4u Tour Company Ms Katerina Lishchuk

Assistant Area Manager of Tata Motors Limited Mr Rahul Kamboj

Counsellor at the Indian Embassy Mr Azar A.H. Khan together with the Ambassador of India HE Rajeev K. Chander

Mr Mukesh Gupta of Windson Tours & Travels LTD

TV host Oleksiy Nahrudniy with his wife Natalya Ihnatova-Nahrudna and popular singer Andriy Kravchuk

National representative of European coalition Europa Donna Halyna Maistruk says a few words

Socialite Snizhana Ehorova makes an appearance for a good cause

The marvellous Armiya band shows support for the cause

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24 Kyiv Life

The Most Successful Women in Ukraine I FRANKO THEATRE Talented, hard-working, dedicated, sincere – that’s how we describe the women who, on 20 October, were recognised for their achievements in various spheres. The 7th annual Ukrainian Women of the 3rd Millennium Awards spotlighted the country’s brightest female doctors, teachers, lawyers, designers, writers, and businesswomen. All in all, 31 ladies received awards this year for their dedication, achievement, and hard work.

Haircuts, Shaves and Manicures Turkish StyleBELLO Last week saw the official opening of a place providing an exclusive new service for Kyiv, and this time it’s only for men! Bello Turkish barber shop in Pechersk opened its doors with a celebrity party where guests could get a shave and a haircut, while having their nails touched up at the same time. Vlad Yama, for example, wasn’t in need of a trim, but he really enjoyed a relaxing shave and manicure. The Turkish Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Mehmet Samsar and other members of the Turkish Embassy here in Kyiv also enjoyed a tidy up in the hair and nails area, and you can too!


The man who brought Turkish barbouring to Kyiv, Ozzie, with the team from L’Oreal

Vlad Yama looking slightly nervous as his neck is approached with an open blade razor

L’Oreal Marketing Director Mark Sawchuk enjoys a good steaming

Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Samsar congratulates the team

3rd Millennium award recipients

Deputy Director of Ukraflora Olena Yalova

Paralympic Champion Natalya Prolohaeva receives a prize

Socialites Yulia Samoilova and Maryna Lytvyn together with President of Women of the 3rd Millennium Lidia Lisimova (centre)

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The Last Day of Kyiv Fashion MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION PALACE While everyone else in the country was scrambling around trying to get to polling stations on 28 October, those over at Mercedes-Benz Kyiv Fashion Days were partying it up rockstar style. It was the last day of a four-day festival where both local and international designers strutted their stuff. In addition to the shows, lectures and master classes were given by the fashion elite. MBKFD is an event that just gets bigger and better each and every season. Keep you eye peeled for the next one in March 2013!

Sophia Chkonya pleased with the fashion

MBKFD organiser Daria Shapovalova with popular British designer Jean-Pierre Braganza

UkrAuto’s Nina Vasadze and designer Bicciola Tetradze cuddle up for a pic

Kyiv ladies in search of some good fashion

Hermes boutique owner Asya Mkhitaryan

Local fashionistas made sure they had a copy of What’s On to read between shows!

Stylist Eugene Primachenko

Model Jean Gritsfeldt and Boys in Trouble musician Serhiy Molodtsov

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Does literally every girl in Ukraine have a picture of her-self throwing autumn leaves in the air in a park?

Mid-NovemberLet’s relax and enjoy the break before the crazy holiday season starts. No need to worry about Christmas shopping or travel plans just yet...

Pantyusha Immortalised in a bronze statue at Golden Gate, the Pantagruel cat is a perennial tourist favou-rite. People pet it, pose for pic-tures with it, throw money at it, and even kiss it for good luck. Germs, ahoy!

Election Hangover The polls are closed and the numbers are in. Now that no one is offering us handles of vodka in exchange for our vote, we’ll have to find something else to focus our energy on...

Daylight Savings Goodbye, sunshine. See you next spring.

Serebro Only at Serebro would a dingle berry in terrible shoes and a slicked-back ponytail call the shots. Given the short-life span of clubs in Kyiv, we’re sure Sere-bro’s delusions of grandeur will fade fast.

So the elections are over and democracy has taken a beating once again. Of course, we expected nothing different here this time

round – everyone knew the Party of Regions would end up with the majority of seats regardless of the vote – but the whole debacle serves to highlight once again what a deeply flawed form of govern-ment it is.Around seven years ago we had a fraudulent vote and a revolution quickly followed. But that revolu-tion was largely the result of one person’s charis-ma, ego and hunger for power. Her charisma gave her authority, but her ego and hunger for power were her downfall as the people quickly realised she was not for them but for herself.This time round there will be no revolution as there is no one with enough charisma to rouse the peo-ple, and no one with the ego and hunger for power to even bother trying. And this is the problem. The global problem. In order for a politician to succeed, he or she must have charisma, ego and a hunger for power. As charisma is often now associated with sociopathy (yes, the ‘charming’ person may not be the nice person he or she appears to be), none of those are particularly benevolent charac-teristics, and while the leader of a country needs to have a strong personality, surely they also have to have a modicum of benevolence. At least, that’s what most of us hope for.Now, Yanukovych doesn’t appear to have much charisma, but apparently when he enters a room he has a presence that cows most. His hunger for power resembles that of Shakespeare’s MacBeth

or Richard III, and he’s done a masterful job of reaching the top and, so far, remaining there. He has control, and there’s no one else around with the charisma, ego and hunger for power needed to pose any sort of threat to him. But it is also widely reported that, just like Mac-Beth, Richard III and any modern world leader who gained control by nefarious tactics, he is suffering from serious paranoia. As he well should be.It’s also widely reported that he’s wracked with guilt, and as a deeply religious man he spends more than the average amount of time praying and taking pilgrimages, albeit in a presidential style.He is, like MacBeth and King Ricky, a king that’s taken power by force. Not physical force, but politi-cal force. And he and the people suffer for it. And because of the means by which he came to power he can never step down. If that were to happen the ills he visited on others would, of course, be visited upon him.He can only be usurped, and if he were usurped it would have to be by someone with huge charisma, ego and hunger for power; someone very unlikely to be any better.And when you look at democratic political systems around the world, including the current presidential race in the US, it’s really not that much different.Democracy is shouted from the hilltops as if it is the be all and end all; as if it is a benevolent and decent political system, but really it is no different from that of MacBeth and Richard III.

Neil Campbell

Dear Larry,I came to Ukraine earlier this week to observe the elections. I had never been to the country before and found it to be wonderfully charming. But, I’m not sure I can say the same about the voting procedure. I signed a waiver promising I wouldn’t say anything, but my conscience is getting the better of me – I was paid to look the other way when they started counting votes! I don’t know what to do! Should I return the money? Step down from my position as head of the British National Party? Please help!Yours sincerely, Nick

Dear Nick, Take heart, old chap. You were only a small cog in an enormous, poop-covered tragedy of the com-mons. Everyone thinks their individual votes and actions don’t make a difference...And it all adds up to a farce of an election and no one being fully to blame. Politicians only do what they can get away with, after all, and many myopic voters sold their votes or didn’t even bother voting in the first place. And let’s not even get into the creative “vote counting” that followed. So, worry not. Take that dirty money and buy yourself something nice in England. Perhaps, half a piece of gum or a grimace from a homeless person? Love, Larry

If you have a question about life, work or relationships in Kyiv please write to [email protected]

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Last weekeND’s parLiameNtary eLectioNs has everyoNe aLL atwitter, aND Not NecessariLy iN a gooD way. we’ve got aN eLectioN-FLavoUreD tweets oF the week For yoU this week! Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) is being realistic: Yes, while not the worst election in the East of Europe, Ukraine’s this year was a step backward for the countryJames Franey (@jamesfraney) quotes OSCE: OSCE observers say Ukraine elections “were characterized by a lack of a level playing field...lack of balanced media coverage.” RFE/RL (@RFERL) reports an interesting statistic: Only 741/42,000 officially-registered Ukrainians in Russia voted. Why? Russian ambassador blames weatherAkko Mohan @Akkoomohan sums it up beautifully: Ukraine’s opposition scrambling after ruling party wins vote blasted by the WestAnna (@annadefoe) has other things to think about: The butter on my toast tastes like Ukraine.

Provocations and Observations

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30 Take Me Out!3030Vadym Mishkoriz

T rattoria Don Tuchini’s warm, glow-ing windows draw us in like moths to a flame. We rush inside, happy to escape the cold rain and dull au-

tumn weather. Little do we know, we’re in for a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

Buon giorno, Don Tuchini The warm and bright restaurant makes us quickly forget the dreary autumn weather out-side. The decor creates the cosy atmosphere of an Italian home in the country with simple, rus-tic furniture. Framed paintings and vases help create a homey atmosphere, and we feel relaxed and comfortable right away. There are two halls in the restaurant and we are surprised to learn that both are non-smoking. The restaurant

markets itself as a wholesome family establish-ment, and passing the kiddy play area on our way to our table I see this to be true. I notice an old piano in the corner and think to myself that it adds a nice touch to the room – until a pianist quickly emerges and begins playing a set for patrons. I jokingly try to con-vince my friend that I’ve commissioned the pianist especially for her, and she jokingly re-torts that she prefers the violin, anyway.

A True Italian Restaurant Our server arrives just in time to diffuse the awkward moment, carrying two menus and two glasses of Italian Pinot Grigio we ordered on the way in. Opening the menu, I think this might just be the authentic Italian restaurant we’d been

hoping for. You see, it is very common in Kyiv for so-called Italian restaurants to haphazardly combine various cuisines in one menu, serving pizza alongside sushi, for example. It brings to mind the popular adage “jack of all trades, mas-ter of none”. Fortunately, Trattoria Don Tuchini sticks to perfecting one trade: Italian food. You won’t find anything but delicious Ital-ian trademarks like Caprese, Ravioli, Pasta, Lasagne and Risotto with various fillings, as well as a range of pizzas. What truly convinced us we were in a real Italian restaurant was their homemade, fragrant focaccia bread with herbs and jamon served with a special Italian sauce. Jamon is a ham similar to prosciutto, but has a slightly different taste. I’ve never tasted anything like this fresh focaccia dish before – and this is just the beginning.

It was one of those rainy nights when people prefer to stay home. Instead, I am out on Obolonska Naberezhna with an old friend, looking for a nice place to hunker down for dinner. My charming companion has just come back from a trip to Italy, where she fell in love with Italian food, pesto in particular. I’d suggested that we give Italian cuisine in Kyiv a go, which is how we find ourselves at the door of Trattoria Don Tuchini.

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