Identities Examined 5 Years On

Issue №15 Est. 1999 15 November – 15 December 2018

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Identities Examined 5 Years On

Contents | Issue 15 15 November – 15 December 2018

Issue №15 Est. 1999 15 November – 15 December 2018

The newest trend in music – vinyl, and the best places to ﬁ nd it

Clean out your closet and work on your karma

Can’t ﬁ nd your monthly What’s On? Let us show you where to go

Identities Examined 5 Years On

On the Cover Maty Revolution, 2013, Private Collection Ola Rondiak

Identity Interrupted on screen

4 WO Words from the Editor 24 What’s Important We remember Your closet doesn’t have to be Nina’s pick this month cluttered. Let us help you help 6 What’s New others by clearing out Saying goodbye to your Where does IT fit in with the State, a tennis star, ratings – 26 What’s Happening favourite clothes can be hard good and bad, and more Ukrainian stars don an array of unless you know they can still incredible Ukr-duds for charity 8 What About the Guys serve other people (and save Your barber is actually you’re 28 What’s All the Fuss the planet!). Turn to page 24 best friend A collection of bits and bobs for those on the run and discover six hands-on 10 What to Wear ideas to revive your old We’ll keep you well and 32 What’s On the Menu fashionably dressed this A new venue on the Kyiv scene garments autumn featuring a small array of duck-dishes – Utinyie Istorii, Lera’s pick this month 12 What’s Trending plus a list of great steakhouses Vinyl is back – What’s On’s Dino in the city good to fill anyone’s “New russian wave” - what Zulumovic makes the rounds belly

is it and why is it so popular? 14 What’s On this Month 36 What’s in Focus We look at the most famous All you need to know, broken Photo coverage of events from down by category, about what around Kyiv in the last month. groups working in this vein you need to see and do in Kyiv Did we catch you? and try to figure it out for the next 30 days, including an inspired art exhibition and some fabulous Brit flicks

22 What’s Ahead A few top events to put in your calendar

The Team: Contact details: Registration information: © All materials published in What’s On Kyiv Originally founded in 1999, What’s On Kyiv business community, both expatriate and Lana Nicole Niland Yuliya Hudoshnyk For general enquiries, submissions, What’s On Kyiv magazine is registered with are the unconditional intellectual property is an English language monthly magazine local, and provides brief news articles on Paul Niland Tyoma Myronenko complaints, or comments write to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine as a print of Outpost Publishing and as such are with a goal to inform residents and visitors events of relevance to Kyiv and Ukraine and Jared Morgan Anna Romanchuk [email protected] media magazine, License Number 22834 protected by Ukrainian and international to Kyiv of events in the entertainment and the wider region. Lee Reaney Igor Hodokov To advertise in What’s On Kyiv, contact – 12734P dated 7 August 2107. This mag- copyright laws. No materials from this cultural life of the city. As well as providing Alina Smolina Andrew Burns [email protected] azine is published by Outpost Publishing, a magazine, or the associated website, advice, guidance, and listings of live mu- Anna Azarova DoubleK LLC Team company duly incorporated in Ukraine. may be reproduced without the express sic, theatre, nightlife, sporting events and Natalia Kurtyak Lera Zdanovych permission of Outpost Publishing. more, What’s On also interacts with the Nina Bohush Serzh Velychanskyi Dino Zulumovic 3 From the Editor

Editor-in-Chief Lana Nicole Niland

This is an important time of year for the country, marking, as it does, the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity. Not just an annual commemoration this year, 2018 marks five years since that fateful night on Maidan when students wrapped up to spend a cold night peacefully protesting the then president’s decision not to sign the Association Agreement with the EU. What would have fizzled out eventually turned into a free-for-all as darkly-dressed baton-bear- ing thugs took the opportunity to beat the living daylights out of a handful of defenceless kids. For many, this night marked the beginning. Months of assembly on the capital’s main square followed, with more and more people flooding to the streets from all across the country – Lviv, Ivan-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Simfero- pil, and more. Apathy, like an annoying uncle no one enjoys being around though would miss if he ever got his act together, is a condition that has afflicted Ukrainians for years. They were not going to allow their children to be trodden on however. So began EuroMaidan. Thinking back, it seems surreal that five years have passed since those events that have changed a country forever. Work continued and daily life went on during those dark days, but they began to include regular walks along Khreschatyk chanting ‘slava Ukraini’ and long congregations around the ‘chick on a stick’. When the merry atmosphere of ‘Maidan’ tea and cabbage soup Saturdays “Cobblestone and rubber dissipated, cobblestone and rubber tyre walls enveloped us denizens, keeping us safe from fire, water cannons, and steel armoured tyre walls enveloped us vehicles charging like bulls. What is most noteworthy for me about this time is not the fact that denizens, keeping us safe Ukrainians stood up. There is a spirited determination in this nation that has been around for centuries, regardless of the “drunk from fire, water cannons, uncle” syndrome. What is remarkable is that, if not all, then a large majority of us have fundamentally changed because we stood up. The after effects are great and necessary, as we move away from and steel armoured vehicles that debilitating Soviet system so prevalent in so many parts of daily life. But the real change is happening from the inside out. charging like bulls” Even those of us who aren’t really Ukrainian but consider ourselves national adoptees are different – I may look the same but I am no longer the person I was before EuroMaidan. To believe you are a drop in the ocean – крапля в океані – is one thing. But to understand how powerful that ocean is when all of its drops move in unison is quite another. Starting to move together, great things are in our future. But we can only get there by remembering how far we’ve come.

4 What’s On Issue 15 15 November - 15 December 2018 We're with you Kyiv, and we remember November 2013 - February 2014 What’s New

Andriy Dovbenko

Code: The Deputy Captain

of Ukrainian Exports al services is the path forward, especially where countries are aiming to develop Even at the age of 27, Ukraine can hardly By 2016 however, the curve started creep- a more secure future. Of course, if the be called a “nation of startups”, as nei- ing upwards. And in the first four months future is clear and there are few hands ther the president nor the Ministry of of this year, we had already exported raised “against”, then the idea of what is Economic Trade and Development have $15.5 billion, which is a 13% increase on “secure” can be deciphered. Like in con- made this a priority. the same period in 2017. Looking at these struction, however, IT and its production Regardless, we will reject this pessimism, figures, IT export volumes were only are not only difficult to estimate for tech- as real steps are being taken in this direc- beaten by the export of steel pipe, and nical specialists, but for workers of related tion. In fact, a stratum of IT specialists made up more than 20% of Ukrainian professions also – designers, accountants, is forming, which, according to a recent exports. Before you tire of these figures, lawyers (which is good to hear), and so on. study by experts from the IT Ukraine let me add just a couple more examples. In addition, more than a quarter of em- Association and the Office of Effective ployees of IT firms have no relation to ac- Regulation, has ensured that in terms of IN UKRAINE, THE “BRAIN tual IT. As a result, the following picture export, the Ukrainian IT industry takes ECONOMY” ACCOUNTS FOR: emerges: an industry that does not re- an important second place. • 4.1 billion UAH in taxes in 2014-2017 quire government incentives, but simply Ponder this news. IT firms do not export paid by IT companies. The amount of asks that the government does not inter- grain, metal, or umbrellas. They sell the taxation, according to the State Fiscal fere with their work, bringing the country result of mental labour, which is some- Service, has increased annually by money, buying it a ticket to a competitive thing that does not depend on the price 27%, and 2018 will be no exception club of advanced societies, and in the of raw materials or any other factors that • An additional 3.2 billion UAH paid in process creating a post-industrial state. may experience turbulence. taxes by IT professionals who work for As always, business is at the forefront of Compared to the year following the Rev- firms as physical entities; the amount change. The state simply needs to refrain olution of Dignity, Ukrainian exports fell of their taxation increases like yeast, from plans to squeeze additional juices like a dead weight, dropping 14% to $54 growing by 58.8% annually from this seed of the future. IT will ap- billion. The year after that, which was preciate it, and with it the value of the probably the hardest year for Ukraine, In fact, the only question that should be hryvnia will appreciate too. exports of goods and services decreased asked after looking at all of the above, by another 30%, accounting for just $38 is this: “Why is IT export not in first billion. For context, this is almost half of place?” It is easy to show that a greater Andriy Dovbenko is a Ukrainian legal expert Google’s revenues in the same year. orientation towards the sale of intellectu- and investor

6 What’s On Issue 15 15 November - 15 December 2018 Russia Unhappy with Anti-corruption Svitolina Tops the OSCE UAVs Activist Dies Following Russia, according to Russia, is not party to Acid Attack Tennis World the war in eastern Ukraine. However, Rus- While we like to keep our news light-heart- Ukraine’s ‘Queen of Tennis’ – Elina Svi- sian Foreign Ministry spokespeople don’t ed, this is an important story we cannot tolina, topped one of the greatest seasons mind, apparently, speaking on behalf of and will not ignore. Three months ago, in Ukrainian tennis history by becoming the “L” and “D” “People’s Republics” (the Kateryna Handziuk was attacked in the the first Ukrainian to win the season-end- unrecognised and illegal entities created by city of Kherson, where a gruesome acid ing WTA Finals. She was forced to dig Russia to run their operations in eastern assault left her with burns to 40% of her deep to capture the historic title, coming Ukraine, also denied by Russia, of course.) body. On 4 November, she died as a result back against American Sloane Stevens In recent weeks, drones of the Special of her horrific injuries. We mourn the loss for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory. Her remarka- Monitoring Mission (SMM) for the Or- of Handziuk, and at the same time con- ble achievement caps a wonderful season ganisation for Security and Cooperation in demn the authorities for not having done that saw the world No. 4-ranked player Europe (OSCE) has seen several convoys enough to find the people responsible. beat some of the best women players the entering Ukraine from Russia (but Russia There is speculation that those involved world has to offer. isn’t party to the conflict) and these convoys in the attack may have ties to local law Svitolina didn’t drop a match in the tour- have been transporting military equipment. enforcement. Whether that is true or nament, which pits the top eight ranked This is documented fact, but Russia denies not, it seems certainly true that law en- players in tennis against each other in (ad naseum) being party to the conflict they forcement, in this case, have not done what is considered the tennis world’s fifth actually started. anywhere near enough to enforce the Grand Slam event. She had already cap- The MFA spokesperson, Maria Zakharo- law. In the immediate aftermath of this tured titles in Brisbane, Dubai, and Rome va, has suggested that the OSCE SMM tragedy, the nation’s top cop, Prosecutor this season and finishes the year with $5.2 clear the flight path of their drones with General Yuriy Lutsenko, announced that million in earnings. The 24-year-old now the “D” and “L” “leadership”, or, in other he would resign, as accusations of a lack eyes even bigger accomplishments, includ- words, asked that Russia be given advance of investigative follow-up were levelled ing her first Grand Slam title and possibly warning of flight plans in order that they against him and his office. His resignation an Olympic medal in Japan in 2020. The just avoid sending their military convoys has not been accepted. And while he re- Ukrainian starlet celebrated with fans at on those routes at that time. Pretty disin- mains in his job, Handziuk was buried on Kyiv’s Gulliver Mall on 9 November. genuous, obviously. But that’s Russia. 7 November.

Rankings and Ratings Some good news, some bad. Let’s start with the good news. In the latest annual Ease of Doing Business Ranking from the World Bank, Ukraine has moved Usyk Takes the Title up five spots and now sits at number 71 out of 190 countries analysed. A five-spot advance Ukraine can legitimately sing We are the doesn’t sound like much, but, for context, at least Ukraine is in the top half of the league. In Champions following Oleksandr Usyk’s addition, this is a continuation of a trend that has been ongoing for a few years. Since the Rev- fight on 10 November at Manchester olution of Dignity, Ukraine has been making steady gains and, whereas in 2014 we were sitting Arena. Brit Tony Bellow worked Usyk not very prettily at 112th, in total Ukraine has gained 41 places. Bravo, and long may it (please hard, going into the eight round, but it god) continue. was Usyk’s brutal left hook that sent him The not so good news… According to the Pollution Index, Kyiv takes home the prize for 10th flying to the mat, unable to get back up. most polluted city in Europe. The sad fact is that with the central streets often jammed with cars With the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO cruis- and far too many vehicles blowing acrid smoke that would be banned if Ukraine (please god) erweight belts, as well as The Ring Mag- were an EU-member state, the pollution that hangs in the air is something we all have to live azine belt in his pocket, the Simfero- with. Maybe a London-style congestion charge is in order. Or, maybe people simply need to stop pil-born fighter is officially the world’s making journeys through the centre of the city unless they need to. Or, maybe people should absolute boxing champion, and we here make more use of the excellent and inexpensive public transport Kyiv has. All good options. at What’s On couldn’t be more proud.

7 What About the Guys

Serzh Velichanskyi

Barbershop AS PROOF OF THE AMERICAN AUTHOR AND SOCIAL COMMENTATOR FRAN LEBOWITZ’S DICTUM THAT “YOU’RE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR Renaissance LAST HAIRCUT”, AUTHENTIC- tion is quietly interrupted by the adminis- LOOKING BARBERSHOPS HAVE trator, who brings a latte, which I had or- SPRUNG UP ALL OVER KYIV IN dered upon entry. RECENT YEARS EMERGING FROM THE CONFORMISM OF POST- BARBER VERSUS BARBARIC SOVIET BUZZ-CUTS TO OFFER A My barber lets me take a few sips before POINT OF DIFFERENCE FOR MEN. continuing with the business of trimming COMPLETE WITH TRADITIONAL my beard and educating me on the history BARBER POLES, VINTAGE of his craft. Did you know that the word LIGHTING FIXTURES, ANTIQUE- “barber” comes from the Latin word “bar- LOOKING BARBER CHAIRS, AND, A ba”, meaning beard? It may surprise you COMPLIMENTARY DRINK OR TWO to know that the earliest records of barbers show they were the foremost men of their Barbershops in Kyiv offer good solid hair- You are a captive audience for a minimum tribe. They were the medicine men and cuts and shaves for urbane men to tame of an hour with nothing else to do. You can’t the priests. He went on to say that start- their unruly locks and look neater and use your phone to Facebook or make calls. ing from the Middle Ages, barbers often sharper from the neck up. What’s On takes You simply sit and that’s it. My curiosity served as surgeons and dentists. In addi- the full treatment and learns the art of bar- piqued, I sat in the chair, we started talking, tion to haircuts, hairdressing, and shaving, bering has evolved away from a barbaric and I asked about the differences and/or barbers performed surgery, bloodletting history to focus only on follicles. similarity between bartenders and barbers. and leeching, fire cupping, enemas, and The answer was clear and decisive: “People the extraction of teeth; earning them the TAKING A SEAT go to bartenders when engrossed in a prob- name “barber surgeons”. This was the So, there came the day, when I said to my- lem, whereas, they come to talk with barbers moment I gained a greater appreciation self “enough” and went to my friend’s bar- when they are done with a problem! We all for the time I live in. Though having all bershop to get some professional tuning of know a fresh haircut is often a symbol of a these services in a one-stop-shop might not my beard and hair rather than haphazard new or fresh start!” be a bad idea, adding dentistry and sur- home attempts. I don’t know about you, but My barber tells me he sees himself as a me- gery to the mix makes me squeamish. I have always suspected that the role of a diator, as he has become acquainted with That aside, I think your barber could barber is underrated. We already know many people while they were sitting in make a good confidante. After one-and-a- of the significant role of bartend- the barber’s chair. “One time,” half hours of well spent time and getting ers as the best listeners for both he continues, “two gentle- to a point where I was loving what I saw men and women, but what men were seated in barber in the mirror, I went on my way, watching about the barber? In a chairs next to each other first my barber help another client into his bar, the best seats – bar and they were talking chair. stands – are commonly about what they do. What I call a good barbershop is what I see occupied. Why? Too Turns out, one was a car in the biggest chain in Kyiv – Lumberjack many people have no salesman and the other Barberhouse. It has all a man needs: free one to talk to about their a car supplier. The next coffee, good ol’ Jack (on the house), as well issues. Perhaps women time one of them came as well selected music and a “confidante” visit manicurists to talk, for a haircut, he relayed who is always happy to see you and takes what about men? Cue the how they now successfully pride in making you look your best – the barber. work together.” Our conversa- barber.

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Space of Variations (UA, metalcore) God is an Austronaut (IR, post- PIANOBOY (UA, INDIE POP) 16 November at 18.00 rock, space-rock) 17 November at 19.00 MonteRay Live Stage (Prorizna 8) 21 November at 19.00 Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 200 UAH Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Breaking stereotypes — one of Ukraine’s monteray.kiev.ua 720 UAH new wave independent artists is to per- Atlas37 form in the grand venue Palace Ukraine. Poshlaya Molly (pop-punk) Pianoboy is an example of a world-class 17 November at 19.00 Braii (UA, indie rock) modern Ukrainian musician: both school- Stereo Plaza (Lobanovskoho 119) 22 November at 19.00 girls and their parents come to his con- 590 UAH Mezzanine (Nizhneyurkovskaya 31) certs. This is not art-house or “elite art” – stereoplaza 200 UAH this is real pop music as it is understood in mezzaninekyiv London and New York, where the masses I am Waiting for you Last Summer represent the wider public, with a love of (RU, electronic, instrumental) Jamala (UA, electro-pop, soul) good music that harks back to its earlier 17 November at 19.00 23 October, 19.00 roots in chamber music and opera. Bingo (Pobedy Ave 112) Bel Etage (Shota Rustaveli 16a) 300 UAH 200 UAH 500 UAH concert.ua/uk/event/pianoboy bingo.ua concert.ua/uk/event/jamala

Panivalkova (UA, indie pop) Max Barskih (UA, electro, pop) 18 November at 19.00 29 November at 19.00 Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) International Exhibition Center (Brovarskiy Ave 15) 300 UAH 500 UAH Atlas37 concert.ua/uk/event/max-barskih

Stone Sour & Septa (US, hard rock, Högni (IS, EDM) alternative, metal) 30 November at 19.00 18 November at 19.00 House of Sound Recording Stereo Plaza (Lobanovskoho 119) (Leonida Pervomaishogo 5b) 1 200 UAH 400 UAH stereoplaza concert.ua/uk/event/hogni

JMSN (US, soul, R&B) KADEBOSTANY (CH, ELECTROPOP) M1 Music Awards (pop) 19 November at 19.00 22 November at 19.00 1 December at 18.00 Carribean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Palace of Sports (Sportyvna 1) 650 UAH Kadebostany is not just the name of this 1 000 UAH concert.ua/uk/event/jmsn group, but an entire state with its own laws, kiev.ticketsbox.com principles, and even a president represent- ed by the leader – William Jeremiah.The Pyryatun (UA, power country, folk) musical component of their show is com- 7 December at 19.00 plemented by dance, original costumes, MonteRay Live Stage (Prorizna 8) and other visual effects. Widely loved in 200 UAH Ukraine, Kadebsotany has played on the monteray.kiev.ua main stages at Zaxidfest, Atlas Weekend, and White Nights parties this year. Tracks Onuka (UA, pop, electro-pop) from their latest album Monumental are sure 7 December, 20.00 to be played this evening. Stereoplaza (Lobanovskoho 119) 600 UAH 600 UAH Atlas37 stereoplaza

Architects (UK, metalcore) LATEXFAUNA (UA, INDIE, DREAM POP) Bad Omens, ANNA (US, metalcore) 8 December at 19.00 23 November at 19.00 25 November at 19.00 Stereo Plaza (Lobanovskoho 119) Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Bingo (Pobedy Ave 112) 1 190 UAH Burn all your trans-fat and build dance mus- 440 UAH stereoplaza cles is what’s going to happen this month at bingo.ua Atlas along side other champions of indie Little Big (UA, rave punk) pop Latexfauna. Songs in surzhyk, interest- Hed.Pe (US, rap, hip-hop) 9 December at 19.00 ing costumes, and a creative approach to 26 November at 20.00 Stereo Plaza (Lobanovskoho 119) every performance make every newcomer Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) 620 UAH fall in love with this local sensation. Expect Atlas37 stereoplaza all of their hits from Surfer to Space, as well as yet to be released new songs, Evpatoria and Fiolet (UA, pop-rock) Sergei Babkin (UA, pop) Kungfu. A special secret guest is also expect- 27 November at 19.00 11 December at 19.00 ed. Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) 250 UAH 620 UAH 300 UAH Atlas37 Atlas37 concert.ua/uk/event/sergey-babkin

14 What’s On Issue 14 15 October - 15 November 2018 Theatre & Classical Music | 15 November — 15 December 2018

The Best by Hans Zimmer Stand-up in UA: Dmytro Romanov Music for cinema Comedy Club 18 November at 19.00 30 November at 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine Palace of Culture KPI (Peremohy Ave 37) (Volodymyrskiy Descent 2) 200 – 1 050 UAH 100 – 500 UAH ckm.kpi.ua filarmonia.com.ua A Man of the World Raymonda, World Class Ballet Stars A story about Janusz Korczak LORDS OF THE ELEMENTS Featuring Natalia Matsak, Erik 8 December at 19.00 (UA, MUSICAL FANTASY) Murzagaliyev, Serhiy Kryvokon Mala Opera (Dehtyarivska 5) 1 December at 19.00 20 November at 19.00 300 – 1 000 UAH National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) malaopera 150 – 2 550 UAH Thousands of years ago, Molphars, magical keepers of water, earth, fire opera.com.ua Strauss Festival Orchester and air, meet at a place of power. As Viennese Passion Concert the dark forces’ era breaks out, the O Fortuna! 9 December at 14.30, 18.00 Grand Concert marking Puccini’s keepers are bound to keep their secrets October Palace (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) 160th anniversary of possessing the four elements and 150 – 2 250 UAH decide to disperse them all over the 20 November at 19.00 icca.kiev.ua Kyiv Conservatory world. One day a new age of light will come and people-creators will collabo- (Arkhitektora Horodetskoho 1-3/11) Novecento. Good Story 60 – 250 UAH rate with the elements to set up beauti- Jazz-drama by composer knmau.com.ua ful and green cities of the future. Per- Mike Kaufman-Portnikov haps, this time is close! 13 December at 19.00 170 – 1 250 UAH Tochka. G – Generation of Improv House of Architects (B Hrinchenka 7) Black Square Improvisation Theatre opera.com.ua 150 – 350 UAH 21 November at 19.00 arhite.com.ua K. Point (Hlybochytska 72) Gul Theatre premeiers modern 150 – 300 UAH ballet Boris Lacks for Something artkvadrat.com 25 November at 19.00 Quartet I theatre group Molody Theatre (Prorizna 17) 15, 16 December 80 – 500 UAH October Palace (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) baza.art people 600 – 3 999 UAH icca.kiev.ua Tribute to Shakespeare In the programme: Reed, Prokofiev, Dale 25 November at 19.00 National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrskiy Descent 2) 70 – 300 UAH filarmonia.com.ua

The White Crow Rock opera 28 November at 19.00 Ivan Franko Ukrainian Drama Theatre SALIDA CRUZADA – EIGHT TANGO (Ivana Franka 3) ROCK MOZART LE CONCERT (FR, STEPS (UA, COMEDY, NEW 30 – 250 UAH MUSICAL) THEATRE ON PECHERSK) ft.org.ua 7, 8 December at 19.00 17 November, 7, 8, 9, 14 December Palace of Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) at 18.00, 19.00 Operetta Unites Rock, Mozart, a symphony orchestra, Palace of Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) In the programme: Verdi, Mozart, Kal- a choir, a rock band and seven best “We plunge into a romance like we do man, Strauss, Bock, Cocciante soloists equal a fantastic production into a dance. However, any dance fol- 29 November at 19.00 showcasing spectacular costumes, lows a clear scheme that never fails,” Kyiv Academic Operetta Theatre amazing scenography and dazzling ef- says a tango instructor. Those taking (V Vasylkivska 53/3) fects. One hundred actors on the stage tango classes seek neither scheme nor 60 – 800 UAH present the story of the life, love and plan – they need love. Eight tango steps operetta.com.ua death of the greatest composer who correspond to the stages of a relation- can justifiably be considered the first ship between men and women – an ac- Vernissage at Andriivskyi rock musician in history. Mozart L’Opera quaintance, recognition, the first date, Bout-rimes Rock premiered in Paris in 2009. Since intimacy, and so on. What happens 30 November at 19.00 then millions of people have attended once the couple takes the eighth step? Academic Drama Theatre on Podil the show. Now its concert version is go- See it for yourselves! (Andriivskyi Descent 20B) ing to win us over. 200 – 250 UAH 150 UAH 200 – 1 750 UAH newtheatre.kiev.ua theatreonpodol.com palace-ukraine.com

15 Art & Family | 15 November — 15 December 2018

Adventures of Ivan Golyk Colour Games 17 November at 11.30 25 November at 11:00 Kiev Academic Puppet Theatre “DAKH” Contemporary Art Centre (Hrushevskoho 1a) (V Vasylkivska 136) 100 UAH 150 UAH akadempuppet.kiev.ua dax.com.ua

Fixes SHOW. How DimDimych The Wizard of Oz Became Fixik 24 November at 12.00 17 November at 11.00 LICHTARIUS. STORIES COME ALIVE Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theatre House of Officers (Hrushevskoho 30/1) 2 December at 12.00 of Russian Drama (B Khmelnytskoho 5) 90 UAH Caribbean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) 20 UAH cbo.org.ua Lichtarius. Stories Come Alive is a wonderful rusdram.com.ua family show that will immerse you in the Classic for Kids world of “Lichtarius”, and make you re- Neon Show 17 November at 11.00 alise it’s possible to see that a ‘star’ lives 8 December at 13.00 Budynok Kino (Saksahanskoho 6) in all of us. The vocal performances of Creative Association 1000letie 175 UAH talented young singers accompanied by a (Hryhorenka 26a) ukrkino.com.ua jazz orchestra await. Extraordinary direc- 150 UAH torial decisions will bridge that fine gap 1000letie.com.ua Thumbelina between fantasy and reality. The show is 18 November at 15.00 about the harmony between two genera- Kiev Academic Puppet Theatre tions, with contrasting views on life. The (Hrushevskoho 1a) tale begins here! 80 UAH 180 UAH akadempuppet.kiev.ua caribbean.com.ua

Salut Armen 1 November – 22 November Bursa Gallery (Kostiantynivska 11) Free bursa.cc

Letters from Babylon 30 October – 18 November Bilyy Svit (Pushkinska 21) Free whiteworld.net

Live, do not be afraid 18 October – 25 November Dymchuk Gallery (Yaroslavska 21) Free REVOLUTIONISE! dymchuk.com KEEP IT UP! 21 November – 27 January 23 October – 30 November Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 10-12) Un-Timely Tsekh Art Gallery (Kyrylivska 69) Come and observe an international research 2 November – 20 November In an era of rapid technological progress, and exhibition project curated by art insti- Karas Gallery (Andriivskiy Descent 22a) people’s ways of life have changed radical- tutions from Ukraine and the Netherlands. Free ly. Physical activity, which is the main theme More than 15 countries have participated in karasgallery.com of this exhibition, is no exception. If in the the project that covers events, the problems 20th century physical activity was a platform with democracy, and the consequences that Look for a Woman! for propaganda and politics, now people are crisis can bring. Some 36 contemporary 31 October – 20 November more focused on ‘working’ on themselves. artists reflect on the issues of revolutionary French Institute in Ukraine (Olesia Honchara 84) Think of amateur athletes who post photos events, and analyse the roots of this social Free on social networks almost daily. However, phenomena. The main focus is on the Revo- institutfrancais-ukraine.com in this exhibition, Yevgeny Petrov aspires to lution of Dignity in Ukraine and how art can show sporting activity from a different point influence events. This exhibition provides the What am I Doing Here? of view. The artist seeks to recreate the ex- chance for visitors to form their own opin- 15 November – 16 December perience of true athletes, for whom sport is ions about the Revolution of Dignity and the Voloshyn Gallery (Tereschenkivska 13) an immanent goal, rather than some obscure place of art in revolutionary events. FREE “cult” designed for attention. 30-60 UAH Voloshyngallery.art Free artarsenal.in.ua tsekh.com.ua

16 What’s On Issue 14 15 October - 15 November 2018 What’s On this Month A New Identity Five Years On

Lana Nicole Niland

incredible time. But not only. “These issues go beyond Ukraine. ON THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S For one thing it’s about women, and REVOLUTION OF DIGNITY, A NEW EXHIBITION OPENS I think it touches on the basic human TO REVEAL AND COMMEMORATE THE REALITIES OF values of hope and determination, not THE EVENTS OF THAT TIME. IDENTITY INTERRUPTED unlike my grandmother’s story,” Rondiak BY OLA RONDIAK TAKES A PIECE OF HISTORY AND relays. INTERTWINES IT WITH HER OWN The artist reminisces about her grandmother, how she lost everything and was sent to a Growing up in the US, the daughter of canvas. Featuring women’s faces and emo- female prison in Mordovia, Russia, following Ukrainian immigrants, Ola Rondiak was tional states in paint and collage, many pieces WWII. Using fish bones as needles, potato no stranger to Ukrainian culture or its tra- of which come from magazine and newspa- sacks as canvas, and threads from her own ditions. Attending Ukrainian school on the per clippings – including What’s On, Rondiak clothing, she created beautiful embroideries weekends, Ukrainian church on Sunday, looks not just at her own identity but that of after long days of hard labour. Released fol- Ukrainian camp in the summer, and speak- the country. “Following the Revolution of lowing Stalin’s death, she returned to her na- ing Ukrainian at home, Rondiak says it was Dignity, I think a lot of Ukrainians started tive Kolomiya and managed to smuggle her natural to tell people she was – Ukrainian. questioning their own identities, or perhaps works out of Ukraine care of a priest who The Ukraine she was identifying with how- looked at it a little more deeply, and I think was travelling to the US. The embroideries ever was the one her mother left at the age found their way to Rondiak’s family in the of 11. Enter her newest exhibition, Identity 1980s. Included in this exhibition is one of Interrupted. “Identity Interrupted is a her grandmother’s unfinished works. As we commemorate five years of the Revo- A MATURE IDENTITY metaphor for Ukraine. It lution of Dignity, this unique piece along with Living mainly in Ukraine for the last 23 52 other original works are on display until 9 years, Rondiak has connected closely with demonstrates its indominable December. Various other pieces will concur- Ukrainians. Witnessing two revolutions and rently be on showcase at the Basel Art Con- the continued struggle for freedom, the iden- determined spirit” text in the US next month. But this is only the tity she once held so tightly to in the US has beginning: Rondiak already has exhibitions been redefined to include one that is not just my artistic revelation coincided perfectly lined up in Paris, LA, and Berlin for 2019. “I about language or tradition. It is one that in- with Ukraine,” Rondiak says. She believes am surprised to see so many non-Ukrainians volves a deeper feeling of belonging to and her career as a psychotherapist, her role as a interested,” she says. But with “hope and re- caring for a nation she and her husband now woman, as well as her own history also play newal” at the heart of this collection, it’s not call home. “I have learned that by following a part: “Identity Interrupted is a metaphor for hard to see why they might be. my heart and moving here I was able to form Ukraine. It demonstrates its indominable de- a more mature identity, which includes my termined spirit.” American and Ukrainian roots. Living here and seeing how people still aren’t allowed to A DETERMINED IDENTITY IDENTITY INTERRUPTED travel as freely as I am, has also helped me re- Currently showcasing at the Ivan Honchar Exhibition of Works by Ola Rondiak spect the freedom of America that we often Museum, Rondiak says organisers thought 8 November – 9 December take for granted.” the exhibition was the perfect way to honour Ivan Honchar Museum (Lavrska 19) Identity Interrupted takes into account this jux- the 5-year anniversary of Maidan; inspi- 30 UAH taposition of self and country and puts it on ration for which certainly stems from that Honchar.org

17 Sport/Festivals | 15 November — 15 December 2018

Dynamo Kyiv – Europa League Kyiv Basket – Ukrainian Cup Kyiv Basket – Ukrainian Women’s 13 December at 19.55 vs Jablonec 13-16 December (TBC) vs SuperLeague Olympiyskiy Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) BC Ternopil or Niko-Basket Mykolaiv 1 December at 18:00 vs. Kyiv Basket 150 - 4050 UAH Meridian Sports Complex (Heroes of Sevastopol Meridian Sports Complex (11B Heroes of fcdynamo.kiev.ua/en 11b) or Palace of Sports (Sportyvna 1) Sevastopol St.) TBC TBC Dynamo Kyiv – kyiv-basket.com.ua kyiv-basket.com.ua Ukrainian Premier League 1 December at TBC vs Chornomorets Odesa Kyiv Basket – Ukrainian 20 - 50 UAH SuperLeague fcdynamo.kiev.ua/en 6 December at 19.00 vs Avantazh- Politechnik Arsenal Kyiv – 8 December at 19.00 vs Dnipro Ukrainian Premier League Meridian Sports Complex (Heroes of 25 November at 17.00 vs Sevastopol 11b) or Palace of Sports (Sportyvna 1) Chornomorets Odesa 80 – 200 UAH 8 December at TBC vs Zorya Luhansk kyiv-basket.com.ua Lobanovskiy Dynamo Stadium (Hrushevskoho 3) 20 - 40 UAH Kyiv Ice Wolves – Lomachenko Eyes Yet Another Title arsenal-kyiv.com Ukrainian Hockey League 8 December at 3:00am (UA time) at 25 November at 14.00 vs Donbas HC Madison Square Garden in New York Ukrainian National Basketball 1 December at 16.00 vs Kherson Dnipro City, USA Team – World Cup Qualifying Shalett Ice Arena (Shalett 6) 56 – 506 USD 29 November at 19.00 vs Slovenia TBC lomachenko.com Yunist Sports Palace (Zaporizhiya) vovki.in.ua 100 – 900 UAH fbu.ua

Winter Craft Beer Fest Feel the Beat Dance New Year House Made In Ukraine Christmas 17 November at 12.00- Weekend 1-2 December Market 22.00 23-25 November Vsi Svoi (Desyatyna 12) 14-16 December National Expocentre (Akademika Pochayna Event Hall FREE TSUM (Khreschatyk 38/2) Hlushkova1) Gorodok Gallery, Stepana Bandery 23) vsi.svoi FREE 150 UAH TBC madeinukraine.fest Craft Beer Fest Feelthebeat.com.ua Christmas Kurazh Bazar 8-9 December True Kurazh Sale Creative Chefs Summit International Expocentre of Kyiv 17-18 November at 11.00 1 December (Akademika Glushkova 1/19) International Expocentre of Kyiv Parkoviy (Parkova Doroha 16a) 50 UAH (Akademika Glushkova 1/19) 4 000 – 9 000 UAH kurazhbazar 50 UAH Chefs-summit.com kurazhbazar

The International Women’s Club of Kyiv is back at For 26 years, IWCK has been organising this fabulous it again with their annual Christmas Charity Bazaar. 45 Embassies multicultural event, which helps raise funds for those Set for 8 December at Olympiskiy Stadium, the in- in real need across Ukraine. In preparation, IWCK ternational community is coming to gether to sell Under 1 Roof president Valerie Stulikova says the ladies start as their national products, souvenirs, and handmade soon they return from summer holidays. Recruiting craft. Don’t forget traditional food and drink is on around 2 000 volunteers for the day itself, helpers in- the menu also! clude diplomatic spouses, and a great number from The event is accompanied by a day-long cultural the international community, including high school programme representing various countries and con- and university students. “Perhaps this is the reason tinents, featuring music, dance, and workshops on why our event is so magical: people can meet and two stages of Olympiyskiy. Not to mention a children speak to foreigners from all over the world, take selfies corner to help entertain kids with interactive work- with ambassadors, and share the holiday spirit!” shops, games, and Christmas crafts, while mums and With plans to welcome 8 000 visitors and raise a min- dads go on the hunt for Christmas gifts. imum of 4 million UAH, the ladies have their work A few stands that are always a big hit with visitors IWCK Charity Bazaar cut out for them. Stulikova is not bothered: “We of- each year inlcude the IWCK Boutique and White 8 December at 10.00-17.00 ten say Christmas in Kyiv starts with us and the ba- Elephant shop, which sell quality second hand items Olympiyskiy Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) zaar,” and that will certainly be the case this year with donated from the international community. And 80 (in advance) – the pleasant holiday atmosphere covering all three don’t forget the lottery – some of the group’s most 100 (on the day) UAH, floors of the Stadium, where visitors can travel to five intersting prizes this year include airline tickets and 20 UAH (seniors and children) continents and enjoy the culture traditions presented

vacations by the seaside. IWCK by 45 embassies. c/o Dima Lipavskyi Photos

18 What’s On Issue 14 15 October - 15 November 2018 Cinema | 15 November — 15 December 2018

I AM NOT A WITCH (DRAMA) UK, FR, DE, ZM, 2017 / New British Film Fest 93 min Starring Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Nancy Mulilo, Margaret Sipaneia After a minor incident in her village, 9-year-old Shula is exiled to a travelling witch camp where she is told that if she tries to escape she will be transformed into a goat. As she navigates through her new life, she must decide whether to accept her fate or risk the consequences WITH A LINE-UP FEATURING BRITISH AWARDS FAVOURITES, FESTIVAL HITS, of seeking freedom. AND THE WINNER OF THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL, THE BRITISH COUNCIL AND ARTHOUSE TRAFFIC BRING YOU THIS YEAR’S NEW BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL. KYIV CINEMA SERVES AS ITS PRINCIPAL VENUE, THIS YEAR, OFFERING EVEN GREATER PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY WITH TWO FILMS PRODUCED WITH TIFF TRANSCRIPTION (TRANSLATED VIDEO FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT). SO, SIT BACK, RELAX, AND FORGET ABOUT THE WORLD FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.

BEAST (THRILLER) UK, 2017 / 107 min Starring Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn In a small island community, a troubled young woman falls for a mysterious outsider who empowers her to escape her oppressive family. When he comes under suspicion for a series of brutal murders, she de- fends him at all costs and learns what she is capable of. TIFF (translated video for people with visual impairment) COLETTE (DRAMA) UK, US, 2018 / 111 min Starring Keira Knightley, Dominic West New British Film Festival 2018 Colette’s marriage to Henry 22-28 November ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Domi- Kyiv Cinema (V Vasylkivska 19) nic West) thrusts her from a sim- 190 UAH ple country life into the raucous kievkino.com.ua creative demi-monde of Paris. 22 November at 19.00 – Swiftly developing her talent as THE FAVOIRITE a writer, Colette’s first novels are 23 November at 19.00 – published under Willy’s name. BEAST An author in his own right, Willy 23 November at 21.15 – mentors Colette and later betrays THE FAVOIRITE her as her stories gain them fame 24 November at 19.00 – and notoriety. COLETTE 24 November at 21.15 – THE FAVOURITE (DRAMA) BEAST 25 November at 19.00 – IE, UK, US, 2018 / 119 min HIGH LIFE (FANTASY) Starring Olivia Colman, Emma I AM NOT A WITCH 25 November at 21.15 – UK, FR, PL, US, DE, 2018 / BAFTA 2018 Stone, Rachel Weisz COLETTE 110 min The British Council in Ukraine Early 18th century. England is Starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette and the British Academy of Film at war with the French. Never- 26 November at 19.00 – Binoche, André Benjamin, Mia Goth, and Television Arts (BAFTA) theless, duck racing and pine- HIGH LIFE Lars Eidinger present a special project within apple eating are thriving. A frail 27 November at 19.00 – A group of convicts is duped into the framework of the New Brit- Queen Anne occupies the throne BAFTA SHORTS 2018 joining a difficult space mission ish Film Festival — a collection and her close friend Lady Sarah 28 November at 19.00 – in the belief they will be freed of short films nominated for the governs the country in her stead HIGH LIFE if they are successful. But, the BAFTA Award in 2018. BAFTA while tending to Anne’s ill health authorities have no intention of SHORTS is a compilation for all and mercurial temper. Their bur- ever letting them return to earth. fans of the short metre, presented geoning friendship gives her a They want the inmates to procre- in a variety of genres and themes. chance to fulfil her ambitions and Watch any of the ate and raise a children in space TIFF (translated video for people she will not let woman, man, pol- trailers to learn more: as part of a larger experiment. with visual impairment) itics, or rabbit stand in her way.

19 **all festival films will be screened in English with subtitles in Ukrainian Nightlife | 15 November — 15 December 2018

#Atlastuday Fell the Beat Dance Weekend 16 November at 23.00 23-25 November Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Pochayna Event Hall (Gorodok Gallery, 150 UAH Stepana Bandery 23) atlas37 250 UAH pochaynaeventhall StudX Fest 17 November at 21.00 Kyiv Voguing Night.Urban Jungle Pochayna Event Hall (Gorodok Gallery, 24 November at 20.20 Stepana Bandery 23) Tepliy Lampoviy (Omelyanovycha-Pavlenka 4/6) 250 UAH 199 UAH pochaynaeventhall tepliy.lampoviy

#Atlastuday Sacred Psychronicles 17 November at 23.00 24 November at 22.00 SKYBAR RETURNS! Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Vodoley (Teodora Draizera 1) 23 November at 23.00 150 UAH 300 UAH Skybar (Arena City, V Vasylkivska 5) atlas37 +380 50 049 5887 Kyiv’s legendary club returns with a bang this month after closing their doors and Ivan Valeev Escape doing a complete remodel. With a new 17 November at 22.00 24 November at 20.00 and impressive look, and a bar stocked D Fleur (Hrushevskoho 3) Shooters (Moskovska 22) to the gills, Skybar is ready to party and 300 UAH Ladies – FREE, gents – 150 UAH you’re invited. The evening is packed +380 73 200 9009 shooterskiev with A-list DJs: Hosh, POstig, Comax, Aplombo, Manficha, and The Advocate, Low: Skatebard (NO) Bad Girls Party sure to keep you moving and shaking. See 23 November at 23.55 28 November at 23.00 you there! Closer (Nizhnoiurkivska 31) Caribbean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) 300 UAH TBC Ladies – FREE, gents – 250 UAH SkyBar closerkiev CaribbeanClub

Aka Aka (DE) Black Factory! 23 November at 22.00 30 November at 22.00 Alekseev Chi (Parkova Doroha 16a) Closer (Nizhnoiurkivska 31) 8 December at 22.00 TBC TBC Indigo (Kudryashova 3) DecadenceHouse closerkiev TBC indigo-project.com.ua Oscar Party 30 November at 22.00 UA Electro Tao Event Hall (Arena City, Baseina 2a) 8 December at 23.00 100 UAH Otel (Nyzhnoiurkivska 31) tao.event.hall 200 UAH otelleto Celestial w/ December (FR) 1 December at 23.00 Grand Master Flash – Hip Hop Otel (Nyzhnoiurkivska 31) People Places & Things 300 UAH 13 December at 20.00 otelleto Bel Etage (Shota Rustaveli 16a) 600-1 800 UAH concert.ua/ru/booking/gmflash Portraits with Marco Carola TK: STUDANCE 2019 FEAT LEEROY 1 December at 22.00 Wata Igarashi THORNHILL (X-PRODIGY) Chi (Parkova Doroha 16a) 14 December at 23.55 17 November at 21.0 TBC Closer (Nizhnoiurkivska 31) Marmelad (Borschahivska 154) DecadenceHouse 250 UAH Come mid-November, the whole country closerkiev stops to celebrate students, and on this, Modeskeletor their day – 17 November, Kyiv is no dif- 1 December at 22.00 Cybernetic Event 12 with Klue (UK) ferent. Drop by Marmalad this evening Secret place 15 December at 23.00 and mosh to the sounds of former Prod- 650 UAH Tepliy Lampoviy (Omelyanovycha-Pavlenka 4/6) igy keyboardist – Leeroy Thornhill. This concert.ua/ru/event/modeselektor 250-350 UAH crack English electro artist will keep your tepliy.lampoviy feet moving ‘til the break of dawn. Re- Salat Party: Salat Party X What So Not member to bring comfortable shoes. 1 December at 23.00 250 UAH Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) concert.ua/ru/event/studance-2018 250 UAH atlas37

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What’s Ahead

BEZ OBMEZHEN (POP-ROCK) 18 December at 19.00 Palace of Sports (Sportyvna 1) Bez Obmezhen continues to confident- ly walk towards the title Ukraine’s best pop-rock band. Performing to audiences that get bigger with each show, their WORKSHOP: 10-year existence has led them to this ANIMATE TOGETHER massive event in December at the great 16 December at 14.00 and grand Palace of Sports. The pro- IZONE (Naberezhno-Luhova 8) gramme is sure to include songs from Can you smell teen spirit? If so, you’re their newest album I Will Be With You welcome to a workshop for teenagers as well as hits long-since released. On dubbed Animate Together. Arranged KYIV BASKET HIGHLIGHTS BIG tour around the country, they finish off by Egor Maluchenko within the frame- MONTH FOR BASKETBALL here in Kyiv – join them for an amazing work of his parallel exhibition Interac- wind-up. 6, 8, and 13-16 December at 19:00 tive Platform, possibly some of you or 390 UAH Meridian Sports Complex (Heroes of your kids never dreamed of creating kontramarka.ua/uk/event/bez-obmezen Sevastopol 11b) and Palace of Sports your own animation. To bring this idea (Sportyvna 1) to fruition, Maluchenko, an experi- Kyiv is one of the hotbeds of Ukrainian enced motion designer, is here to help. basketball and Kyiv Basket is the city’s At this workshop, he will talk about the newest team. Much like hockey’s Sokil techniques behind creating animation Kyiv, the city lost its beloved Budivel- work which you will set to sorting out nyk – winners of 10 Ukrainian champi- yourself with the help of the Adobe onships, 3 Ukrainian Cups, and a Sovi- After Effect program. What’s more, et championship – after last season due you will be able to learn from exam- to rising debts. In just its second season, ples; just don’t forget to take your com- Kyiv Basket will now try to become the puter! third Kyiv-based team since independ- Free ence to claim a Ukrainian title. Led by www.izone.ua American guard Maurice Creek, the team has jumped out to a 5-3 record in VAGONOVOJATYE (ELECTRONIC) a very tight SuperLeague. The team will 16 December at 20.00 host home encounters against Kharkiv’s Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Avantazh-Politechnik and BC Dnipro on Vagonovozhatye hasn’t done a single 6 and 8 December. They will then host solo show this year, choosing instead to a Ukrainian Cup quarterfinal against the perform in concerts supporting political winner of BC Ternopil and Niko-Bas- prisoners, taking to festivals, and spend- ket Mykolaiv on the 13-16 December ing time on the soundtrack for new film weekend. The ladies team hosts games Warrant for Arrest. With a new album – on 7 and 9 December against Kozachka Release, just released, the group is ready Zaporizhiya and Berdyansk. All games to return to the party scene. Electronic are held at the Meridian Sports Complex riffs, powerful energy, rhythmic recita- of Palace of Sports, so be sure to check tions with distinct metaphors – you’re ahead of time. not going to want to miss this rebirth. 80 – 200 UAH 360 UAH kyiv-basket.com.ua Atlas37 HOMO SOVETICUS (UA, PLAY) 20 December at 19.00 International Centre of Culture and Arts (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) At Brighton, the fates of emigrants from Kharkiv – the old communist Wolf Goldinger and the young sci- entist Jane Watson – unexpectedly collide. Forced to meet twice a week, these utterly different individuals try SPACE MISSION: IN SEARCH ception of the show: spherical full-content to build up their relationship that fluc- OF MAGICAL ELEMENTS images in 3D format, neon and laser special tuates from a mutual hostility to mu- 19 December at 13.00 effects, scientific experiments, and more. tual sympathy, from salutary conversa- Kyiv Planetarium (V Vasylkivska 57/3) Advocates of good and justice, cosmic he- tions to tearing each other to pieces. If you want to bring lots of festive joy to roes, a master of magical elements, and, of Will opposites attract to make a whole your kids, visit this holiday children’s show course, a Christmas tree will make this expe- in the end? Enhanced by live music, programme. This unusual magical event rience memorable. Get in quick and score this modern play will have you laugh- hosted by Kyiv Planetarium is intended to tickets for the whole family! ing and crying. be a journey through the whole universe. 200 UAH 100 – 550 UAH The newest technology will better your per- planet.org.ua icca.kiev.ua

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What’s Important Sustainable Living

Nina Bohush Sure Fire Ways to Reinvigorate Your Wardrobe

KEEPING A WARDROBE IN ORDER DOESN’T NECESSARILY MEAN THROWING YOUR OLD CLOTHES OUT. THESE SIX AWESOME IDEAS WILL HELP YOU FIND NEW OWNERS FOR YOUR OUTDATED6 YET GENTLY WORN GARMENTS AND EARN A FEW EXTRA KARMA POINTS IN THE PROCESS

A week before my friend’s wedding, I started going through my wardrobe try- ing to find that fabulous outfit I wanted to wear to the event. After reviewing every single item in my closet, I realised I had nothing worth wearing (so predictable). What upset me more, was a blouse I hadn’t worn since my high school grad- uation in 2009 that I found stuck to the back of the closet. The longer I dug through my wardrobe, the more neglected clothes I found: there was a sequined jumpsuit I wore only once, four pairs of jeans that no longer your jeans, jackets, and shirts. Every year, fit me, and a bunch of other garments I people spend up to 60% more on cloth- hadn’t worn in years. ing than they did the year before. In the As it turned out, more than half the space meantime, the number of garments that in my closet was packed with clothes I we extensively wear in everyday life low- had no intention of wearing. At all! They ers over time. weren’t ugly, nor was there anything In Europe, a zero-waste approach to con- wrong with them, they simply didn’t suit sumption is enjoying its time in the sun, my ever-changing lifestyle. Hence, I start- and Ukraine is following this lead. Even ed looking for ideas on how to get rid of before I realised my wardrobe was a mess, my old clothes without sending them to I had learned of some Kyiv-based pro- Laska stores the dump. jects like Laska that gather old clothes for Lypyns’koho 3 charity. Luckily, my friends know many Malopidval’na 15 THE ANSWER IS SUSTAINABILITY more ideas for recycling clothes. All I had Monday to Sunday 10.00 – 21.00 Did you know that producing just one to do was ask! +380 979 962 714 pair of jeans consumes up to 10 000 litres There are obviously many more ways to laskastore.com of water? Now think about how much put your old clothes to good use, but these laskastore water was used to grow the cotton for all six are at the top. @laskastore

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are usually looking for clothes to help mothers and their kids. BEFORE DONATING YOUR OLD 3. SELL ONLINE CLOTHES TO ORPHANAGES, As they say, someone’s trash is another’s NURSING HOMES OR CHARITY treasure. Selling your garments online is STORES, MAKE SURE THAT: yet another good option for giving your 1. You have washed them properly used clothes a longer life. Shafa.ua is a 2. All buttons are in place and zippers place where unwanted outfits can find work properly new owners. At the moment, this web- 3. Shoes are paired with their laces Kurazh Bazar site features more than 5 million items of 4. Clothes are in good condition and will Hlushkova Pr 1 clothing waiting to be sold. Who knows, serve other people 17-18 November maybe your mini skirt from the early 5. Donated items fit the current season 8-9 December 2000s will finally get its second chance? kurazhbazar.com.ua A few eye-catching photos, a detailed de- kurazhbazar scription of the size and fabrics, and the relax, or sell their odds and ends. If you @kurazhbazar condition of your items will help speed up want to showcase yours, fill in the appli- the sales process. cation form on the website. Participation costs 500 UAH. 1. DONATE TO A LOCAL 4. SELL OFFLINE CHARITY STORE Once a month, pavilion 19 of the Expor- 5. DROP OFF AT H&M STORES The first Kyiv charity store, Laska, is centre of Ukraine (VDNH) turns into the Two enormous H&M stores are not the focused on prolonging the life of used largest flea market in the city. Since 2014, only thing that this fashion mass-market clothes in many different ways. After Kurazh Bazar has been operating as a giant has brought to Ukraine’s capital. sorting, 85% of goods received goes to platform that helps people turn their un- All over the world, H&M Group installs orphanages, nursing homes, low-income usable stuff into cash. However, the main in-store boxes for collecting used clothing. families, and animal shelters. The other idea of the event is much more. Kyiv is no exception. The H&M initi- better quality 15% of items stay in the Kurazh Bazar brings together a flea mar- ative works this way: you pack your old store for sale. With the money from sales, ket, a music festival, a zone with street garments, underwear, socks, towels, and Laska sponsors charities and invests in its food, and play area for children. But sheets into a bag, and bring it to the store. project’s growth. above all, Kurazh Bazar is a charitable The collected clothes and textiles will Laska project manager, Ann Melnychuk, event that regularly donates raised money be sent to H&M’s global sorting partner says Laska is on a mission to reduce the to good causes. I:COLUTION for further recycling. amount of textile waste in the world. This Every Kurazh Bazar is devoted to a spe- Your efforts are rewarded with a 40 UAH is why even t-shirts in very poor condition cific theme like the 90s, Bollywood, hip- voucher to be spent on your next pur- still serve as raw material for recycled hop culture, or Christmas. Thousands chase in H&M stores. You can earn two rugs. of urbanites come here to shop, dance, vouchers at a time, but the H&M team Today Laska is more than just a store. It’s doesn’t set any limits for the amount of a vibrant community of young and active stuff to be left in the store. citizens who don’t twiddle their thumbs when it comes to ecological issues. Every 6. RESTYLE OR REPURPOSE year, more than 20 000 people donate to If it’s hard to say goodbye to your favorite Laska amassing 84 tons of old clothes. yet old-fashioned outfits, redesign them to You are warmly welcomed to join the look trendy. When shortened jeans were club! having a moment, I took to them with scissors. YouTube features tons of video 2. SEND TO ORPHANAGES OR tutorials on how to restyle old clothes. For SINGLE MOTHERS example, an oversized T-shirt can be eas- You can also take your clothes and foot- ily turned into a new dress. In case your wear to orphanages and low-income fam- sewing skills are lacking, a dressmaking ilies. At this time of the year, warm sweat- studio may come to the rescue. ers, hats, scarves, coats, and shoes are in high demand. Find the nearest orphan- H&M stores age in your neighborhood and contact Berkovetska, 6d (Lavina Mall) their manager to organise delivery. Henerala Vatutina Ave, 2t (SkyMall) The Facebook group Mama SOS con- Monday/Sunday 10.00 – 22.00 nects volunteers with single mothers hm.com who require urgent material assistance. hmukraine Among other essential things, volunteers @hm

25 What’s Happening A Sincere Step into 2019 15 Ukrainian Celebrities Mark Ukrainian Holidays

TINA KAROL, JAMALA, ONUKA, AND 12 OTHER UKRAINIAN STARS JOIN FORCES IN THE CREATION OF A CHARITY CALENDAR – SCHYRY. DEVOTED TO TRADITIONAL UKRAINIAN CLOTHING AND SPECIAL Nina Bohush EVENTS, YOU’LL NEVER FORGET WHAT DAY IT IS WITH THE HELP OF THESE INCREDIBLE IMAGES

The history of Schryry (“Sincere”) began chyna – where each month in the calendar is BRINGING IN THE “A-LIST” in 2014-15 when Ukrainian stars took part devoted to a traditional Ukrainian event. Tina Singer Jamala was also part of the charity in a photo-shoot in Ukrainian national cos- Karol wore a unique wedding outfit picked up project, dressing up in a traditional wedding tume. The project became so popular it and safely moved from the Ivano-Frankivsk costume for the first time. Her vyshyvanka grew to quickly become a tradition, and in region, while Nata Zhyzhchenko of Onuka features an octagonal star, which is a sym- 2016 it continued under the theme Schyry. played the role of maid of honour. bol of harmony, balance, and beauty. “To Spadshchyna (“Sincere. Heritage”). The “This is the third time I have taken part in remember your roots and understand your subject of the calendar for 2019 – Shyry. the Schyry project,” says Zhyzhchenko. “It history is important for every modern per- Sviata (“Sincere. Holidays”). helps me feel the true depth of our roots. I son,” shares the Crimean singer. have an embroidered shirt that came from The ladies’ looks were supplemented with HUMBLE BEGINNINGS my 87-year-old grandmother in Chernihiv, precious beads of blown glass, combined The project began as a social initiative, as which is where my family originates from. with ducats, amber, and vintage coral. To- according to the project organiser and man- My grandmother was part of a bandura trio, day, it is impossible to create decorations aging director of the Domosfera shopping and this was her first concert vyshyvanka. such as these. Coral used in the 18th and mall, Natalia Kravets. “We wanted to show Embroidered with beads, it is a real treasure.” 19th centuries, for example, have forever lost how beautiful Ukrainian national costumes their characteristic red-carrot colour due to could be as well as to collect funds for charity. pollution. Now Schyry is a tradition. Through cloth- The Schyry project exhibition opens on “The Schyry project offers an opportuni- ing, decor, and symbols, we tell the history 14 November at the Ivan Honchar National ty to respond in a strong, qualitative, and of our holidays,” where all profits from the Centre of Folk Culture (Lavrska 19). Or, take beautiful way to the public’s current interest sale of the calendars are donated to the Ivan home a piece of the project by following this in Ukrainian traditions,” says Honchar mu- Honchar National Centre of Folk Culture. link: goo.gl/MunnwL seum deputy director Miroslava Vertyuk. In terms of numbers, the project amount- “Now is the time to restore the matrix of ed to 17 hours in the studio, 15 Ukrainian our holidays and streamline our traditions. stars, and 20 different costumes depicting a If we can rebuild this stratum with the help 100-year history of Ukrainian clothing from of the calendar and unite society around different regions – western Podilia, Pokutia, these centuries-tested ideas and talents, this Middle Dnieper, Hutsulshchyna, and Haly- will be a significant result.”

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Halyko is the brains behind all the mu - Fog Lavender sic and lyrics. Every album represents a record of his work but he welcomes the music platforms. This time, the long- input of others in their creation. He play was presented at the Perchersk also diversifies: Halyko sells drawings Cultural Centre, one of the oldest cul - made at the time of writing the album tural centers of Ukraine, with a histo - to raise additional money for recording. ry dating back to the end of the 19 th The new release includes eight songs, century. among which you can hear a collabo - Blooms Corda resolutely cling to their ration with Latvian musician Kaspars own style and are always themselves, Tobis. without repeating recurring themes. Even better, with each album their HERE’S THE TRACKLIST: music becomes more recognisable and 1. Kolo unique, crystallising their signature 2. Mozhe style. As frontman Danil Halyko tells 3. Plateau it, their style is “blues that want to be 4. Moya California funk”, making it an ideal soundtrack 5. Sapphire (feat. Kaspars Tobis) Lera Zdanevych for cold autumn evenings. 6.Vechirka na odnogo Characteristically, their lyrics cannot 7. Kodzuro Fog Lavender is the third album from Ky - be confused with other Ukrainian-lan- 8. Hto pryide (feat. Sophistication) iv-based music project Blooms Corda. guage performers, determined to stamp Their debut, Monodance was released in their difference in innovative ways. For 2015, with follow-up Gigotosia (mean- the first time, they have turned their art ing ‘the grass is always greener on the towards a focus on social problems in Want to hear other side’) dropping in 2016. their lyrics – the last song on the latest the audio? Click away wo best new release best new release wo In what has become tradition for the long-play features the refrain: “Who group, they first present their new mu- will come to say that there is no war sic in live format, then post tracks in anymore?”

Soviet Health Myths

Lee Reaney Acting Health Minister Uliana Suprun is well aware of this dangerous supersti- Superstitions – in and of themselves – tion. She has posted about the subject – are not inherently bad. They can give a rather unpopularly – for several months. culture a layered richness that defines “The draught itself is not bad. How bad it as unique from all others. However, is the wind?”, she posted on Facebook. not all superstitions are cute or quirky. “The draught as such does not threaten In Ukraine, perhaps the most annoy- a healthy person.” Her words, however, for him to roll up his own window (to ing are the Soviet-era health myths. have done little to affect the understand- prevent the draught). He doesn’t under Go ahead – ask your Ukrainian friends ing of the Ukrainian population. For his watch, to be sure, want his passen - how they would deal with a particular many Ukrainians, unfortunately, ‘prot- ger to get ill from ‘protyah’. health issue. Have a sore throat? Put yah’ is simply scientific fact. The top-rated comment on Suprun’s an- your feet in hot water. Have the flu? Don’t believe us? Test for yourself. The ti-‘protyah’ post is telling. It reads, “An- Swallow this shot of vodka full of pep - next time you are in a taxi and the driv- other unequivocal proof that Suprun per. The problem isn’t the superstition. er has his window open, open your win- has been exiled from America to kill all It’s that the superstition is taken as fact. dow. Be sure to time how long it takes Ukrainians. This post is written on the Take for example ‘protyah’. For our order of the State Department … spe- western audiences, ‘protyah’ is simply cifically for Ukrainians to open windows a draught of wind; a small gust that in minibuses in order to die,” wrote one goes in one window and out the other. Ivan Alekseichuk. For our Ukrainian friends, however, it For the life of us, we can’t tell if this guy is a very serious topic. This draught is being serious or sarcastic. And therein of wind – somehow different from lies the problem. It is entirely conceivable any other regular gust of wind – can that this post was written in earnest. be deadly. This is not an exaggeration. So, while we can’t recommend “enjoy- This is something taken as proven fact ing” this Soviet type of experience. Be by a majority of the Ukrainian popu- sure to note it. If all works out just right, goodbye lenin goodbye lation. it won’t be around for much longer…

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Simplify Your Life – Buy a Card

It’s no secret that Kyiv is in need of ur - The E-ticket is a plastic card that can banisation. The existing system of pay- be charged for a certain number of ment for things like city transportation trips, not unlike the metro cards we use is out-of-date and has many disadvan- today. These new tickets can be used tages. This is something that our Ver - for all transport – other than route tax - khovna Rada has also acknowledged is (or the well-known ‘marshrutka’) and and on 17 January 2017, a law covering the metro. It is very simple to use: just the introduction of electronic tickets apply the card to the special validator. for public transport was adopted. At the moment, the system is in test mode, as validators are being installed on many routes. The total number of these devices will be 1 500 across Kyiv, and soon, validators will provide a contactless reading on NFC technol - ogies (for smartphones or smartwatch- es) and EMV (bankcards). The last is promised to be installed by the end of March 2019. will be carried out, special readers are If you are a tourist and don’t need or included in this system. want to buy the plastic card, then you This innovation is going to simpli- can buy a one-time paper voucher with fy not only the lives of Kyiv citizens, a QR-code. These vouchers will be sold but will also make our transport fares from iBoxes, which are to be installed more transparent. Thanks to e-tickets, at bus stops all over the city. You’ll also the city will be able to receive detailed be able to buy them at bank terminals, statistics on the use of transport, and “Soyuzdruk” kiosks, and T-kiosks. If in case of any problems respond ade - you’re wondering how the fare control quately and promptly. A Response...

Yuliya Hudoshnyk you will always be disappointed with the results of this game. Your math equations It’s both hilarious and sad to read such “dinner = sex” or “dinner + flowers = sex “pick-up tips from a lonely expat” (as and breakfast” makes you run into female published in What’s On Issue 14). Hilar- players who have their own ROI. Both of ious, because after years of failing, the you will use each other, until you realise author still believes he understands wom- that you are not compatible. Perhaps she en and can give advice. Sad, because he won’t want to clean or is not very eager keeps on wasting his own time as well as to cook. Or, however else your “per- the time of his dates – women unaware fect Ukrainian woman box” might get they are nothing but numbers for him. checked. It’s not news that Ukraine is considered a By the sounds of it, your Ukrainian quest paradise for finding love. Be it sex or mar- has not borne any good results Mr. Burns. riage. So I’m not surprised you’re stuck Only a lot of hatred, resentment, and dis- here, Mr Burns. Yet, as a Ukrainian wom- illusionment towards Ukrainian women. an, I would recommend two things. First, So, instead of humiliating us and wasting stop treating women as “a rare breed” our time, perhaps it’s time to give up. Ide- or a “blue-eyed species”. You can go on ally, go back home. It’s the perfect place safari on another continent. Regardless to find women who speak your language, of our hair colour, command of Eng- understand your sense of humour, and lish, number of children we have, or the know what kind of chewing gum you pre- amount of education we have gleaned, all The majority of these beauties, who fer, about which no woman in Ukraine Ukrainian women have one thing in com- made you believe in some kind of myth cares. mon: we like to be respected and treated about the perfect women, are paid to decently. Which you obviously still have have their profiles there. It’s a business. not learned. And, trust me, it brings a good ROI to Second, stop inventing tricks or success smart Ukrainian dudes who use this busi- Ramblings of a algorithms and expecting miracles to ness to their benefit. Single Guy Stuck happen. They won’t. Simply. Relying I mention ROI because it seems like you in Kyiv can be solely on your “find a Ukrainian wife” calculate it with every woman you meet. found here: website is going to be a disappointment. Let me tell you an ugly truth however: single guy stuck in kyiv

29 What’s All the Fuss Top Dark Secrets Radio Stations by Andriy Kokotyukha The ability to tune into just about3 any sta- A lost paradise, healing resort, haunted tion in any country in the world is a real- place, or downtrodden village? Whatev- ity when you’ve got an unlimited amount wo book club wo er it is, Pishchane, hidden in the woods of Wi-Fi. What if you’re stuck in your car somewhere in Volyn region (western and traffic isn’t moving? For all those long Ukraine), has a very bad reputation. commutes across town or big out-of-town Young people who come near this spooky journeys, a list of our favourite stations place disappear without a trace. So does playing quality music. highlights only the best local and interna- Kyiv-born Yana, a student in her ear- tional bands. We recommend it to anyone ly twenties. Tempted by a stupid social LOUNGE FM | 99.4 FM who no longer lives with his mother and media advertisement about a parallel Your everyday vacation. A pure knows a little about how to rock. universe, she arrives with her boyfriend flow of chill-out vibes, jazz, and Yevhen. His dead body is later found on relaxing tunes. Take a second to PROSTO RADIO | 102.5 FM the so-called cursed road. Yana herself feel the rhythm, enjoy the moment, and A great station for boosting gets caught into an intricate trap set by a stop rushing. To add, they air almost no your mood, listening to this channel you ruthless gang pursuing a grizzly aim. commercials. will hear only top-quality music from the For some reason, local authorities do not world’s best musicians. Never will you initiate a criminal investigation. However RADIO ROCKS | 103.6 FM hear the likes of Philip Kirkorov, chan- their inactivity does not put off Olha – the What can we say – it’s one son, or pop. Rather, they position them- missing boy’s mum, or her unexpected of the most popular radio selves as “a completely different station”, partner Vadym – a former law enforce- stations in Ukraine, covering 85 cities. and we concurr – they are! ment officer. As the genre dictates, the Radio Rocks plays classic western rock two main protagonists are complete op- of the 70s and 80s, international hits, and Take a listen. Let us know. And thank us later. posites. She is a resolute ‘big city’ business woman, while he is provincial and awk- ward and doesn’t get along with women. While someone decides to throw them off the scent, afraid that all darkest secrets will be revealed, the two are nevertheless determined to figure out this mess. The plot comprises elements of a Victori- an gothic mystery, Hollywood action film and old school detective novel unravelling in present-day Ukraine. It is not a master- piece, but a page-turner, for sure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, Andriy Kokotyukha is a well-known author of more than 30 fiction books and journalistic publica- Carpathian Wool Socks tions, writing in both Ukrainian and Russian. Looking for a traditional gift to wow your friends back home? We have something that will His detective novels Dark Water, The Legend knock their socks off – and you’ll have just the gift to replace them! about the Headless, and thriller A Crawling Just in time for that bone-chilling Ukrainian winter season, why not pick up a pair of Car- Snake were adapted for screen, and he has also pathian wool socks? Featuring traditional designs and wonderful, warm sheep wool, they created scripts for the Criminal Stories docu- are the perfect mix of traditional, modern, and practical. mentary series broadcast on the ICTV channel. As a popular national product, you won’t have any problems finding them. Check out the The author constantly co-operates with the Vsi. Vsoi department store of Ukrainian products, start-ups like uMountain-craft.com, or most popular Ukrainian newspapers, mag- literally any Christmas market in Ukraine. Or, for a truly authentic experience, head to the azines, and TV channels, his works earning Carpathian Mountains yourself. him multiple awards. In 2012, he was named Not only have Carpathian wool socks kept Hutsuls warm through the cold Ukrainian win- Golden Writer of Ukraine. ters for generations, but they’ve kept them looking stylish doing so! what to take home what

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and age do look like this. Is it good or bad? Like it or not they tap a reality that is here New Russian Wave – and now, and speak to a generation in un- A Ukrainian Insurgence? certainty, conflict, and flux. GRECHKA Lera Zdanevych society, everyday reality and relevant issues Then there’s Grechka. From humble – appealing to the language of a generation, means, this 18-year-old singer-songwrit- There are many events scheduled for and familiar issues of youth in Ukraine as er from the typical Russian countryside, November and December featuring per- well as Russia. Recently performing The Last moved to St Petersburg and, thanks, of formances from musicians of the “new Disco in Ukrainian at Kyiv’s Atlas, there is no course, to Vkontakte, became a popular Russian wave”. If not sellouts, they are political agenda here. Rather, hers is an ap- hit sensation. Having released a remix of attracting large audiences. Due to the peal to a shared mentality. the 90s hit Love me, Love, she appeared as political situation between Russia and the musical guest on the popular Russian Ukraine it seems unreal. Who are those POSHLAYA MOLLY late-night talk show Evening Urgant, where behind this Russian wave? And why now? Though labelled representatives of Rus- the traditional Russian acoustic chanson, sian wave, this group began its journey in combined with simple melodies and lyrics MONETOCKA Kharkiv. Reposts on Russian social media about teenage life, hit a nerve. Monetochka started as a schoolgirl har- site Vkontakte, and elsewhere, and subse- nessing the internet with ironic songs, quent press attention resulted in a popu- TO ANSWER later becoming a popular internet meme. larity that led to this band being called the There are many other young underground These days, it’s not hard to gain success “new Nirvana”. Russian music projects with a following in in music if you’re a popular blogger. Her As a rule, the group is either loved or Ukraine, such as SBP4, We, Shortparis, duet – Childfree with Noize MC, which was loathed, illustrating as they do the dark side Buerak, Glintshake, and I am Waiting for initially investigated by the prosecutor’s of- of teenage reality: advocating for cheap you Last Summer. What do they have in fice, appeared on her first long-play album alcohol, choice words, drugs, parties, and common? They are DIY projects that be- Colouring Books for Adults. Released in 2018, sex, or the typical environment occupied came popular without promo or money. it led to her becoming an influential char- by “cool” teens. Based on just three chords They sing about the post-Soviet reality for acter in Russian pop culture. and total madness at their concerts, a big youth, with musical elements from the 90s, As Russian-language content infiltrates part of their audience is not schoolboys, but and they continue to resonate in today’s Ukrainian news feeds, it’s a no-brainer that adult hipsters, curiously, who sing along to cultural context. They tap into sentiments Russian identities get noticed. Praised by the lyrics and take their place in the mosh and common experience away from pol- Zemfira – a legend of Russian rock, in large pit. The media call frontman 20-year-old itics and show that despite the conflict, part for her lyrics, Monetochka employs Kirill Blednyi the “voice of a generation”. maybe people at the grass-roots of society So, maybe, heroes of youth in today’s day are not so different after all. what to take home what themes that relate to life and death, love,

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Not Foul Anna Azarova Fowl NORMALLY, DUCK IS A ROASTED FAVOURITE ON A FESTIVE DINNER TABLE BUT NOT PART OF OUR DAILY MEAL PLAN. THAT’S SOMETHING DUCK STORIES STRIVES TO REMEDY. THIS UNIQUE SPOT USES THIS PREMIUM MEAT TO ELEVATE STREET FOOD INTO A FEAST AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

Call it a stall, booth, canteen, café, or res- We move on as we order the place’s bestseller – taurant, Duck Stories or Utinyie Istorii (in Doner Duck – a shawarma. What we get by no Russian) is all of the above and still some- means resembles banal, low-cost, or greasy food thing different. Boldly squeezed into Sho- sold by many street vendors. To my surprise, ta Rustaveli – a downtown street famous I learn that authentic doner kebab stems from for its abundance of quality eateries – this Germany (not Turkey as I originally thought). newcomer is a serious contender on Ky- iv’s fine dining scene. SANDWICH WITH SOPHISTICATION Far from a sandwich person, I am nevertheless A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY thrilled to try a smart version of this snack. I This small, if not tiny, outlet boasts a sim- NO TALES – JUST TRUE STORIES do enjoy the good-looking thin-layered flat- ple, straightforward, though not primitive In a couple of minutes, the server brings two bread lavishly stuffed with minced duck – ten- exterior and interior design. Clear lines trays featuring two plastic bowls and plastic der and juicy. It has a pleasantly sweetish taste paired with a yellow-black-brown palette flatware wrapped in napkins. We start with owing to the raspberry sauce inside. Elegantly create a poignantly democratic atmos- Tom Duck – a representative soup from presented, Doner Duck differs from trivial ‘fin- phere. However, the spot’s appearance Thailand. Unlike many ‘posh’ restaurants, ger sandwiches’. should not mislead guests – it provides a they serve it incredibly hot here. The savoury Japanese-styled Hoshi Duck is next on our solid concept that has nothing to do with broth is nourishing, reasonably spicy, and list, and we indulge in seared rice mixed with fussy, over-prepared items. The so-called reasonably fat with a complex gradually re- chunks of duck, sesame seeds, chopped red mono-format place serves five (so far) vealing flavour formed by tofu, boiled eggs, bell peppers, celery, and boiled eggs. dishes, each of them corresponding to a sesame seeds, noodles, and red peppers. And, No liquor can be found here, so instead, we certain cuisine and all of them containing of course, slices of supple duck. It makes a wash our meals down with delectable home- the key component – duck. perfect lunch meal for folk working nearby. made lemonades available in a variety of fla- Valeriy Sozanovskiy, Duck Stories’ vours – strawberry, mango, orange, passion- co-owner and co-founder, explains: “The fruit, and rooibos. Good old teas and coffees hardest thing was to define a signature are also at your disposal. ingredient. As a globetrotter, I always try We get engrossed in ‘reading’ Duck Stories, something new in each country I visit. while the café gets busier with consumers stand- Lately, the most delicious and original ing in a line eager to pick up their packages. dishes have been with duck. To be honest, Launched in early September, the place has only a few places in Kyiv offer properly already generated a buzz, where what’s inside cooked duck. That is why we went in this is more important than what’s outside. Perhaps direction.” a slogan of Duck Stories, aiming to change the Inside, a big counter occupies most of the general attitude towards fast food. narrow space, barely fit to accommodate four or five people. It is a ‘take-away’ ven- THE WHAT’S ON CHECKLIST ue, yet those wishing to “dine in” can eat English Menu (partially) ü ü outside, weather permitting. We spot a EDIBLE INVENTORY English-speaking staff Wifi ü single table for two in the corner where Doner Duck 79 UAH Price $ we make ourselves snug and ready to ex- Tom Duck 79 UAH WO Rating (in its segment) periment. Hoshi Duck 99 UAH Lemonade (passion fruit, red bush) 39 UAH Utinyie Istorii MAKE SURE YOU TRY Espresso 25 UAH Shota Rustaveli 4 Donald Duck ¾ 11:00 – 21.00 (Mon-Thu) and 22.00 (Fri-Sun) (a burger from America) 79 UAH TOTAL 321 UAH duckstorieskiev Spicy Doner 79 UAH +380 67 212 8888

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What’s On the Menu

A FEW OTHER OPTIONS… Tarantino Grill & Wine Bar Sahaidachnoho 35 +380 44 463 73990 Argentina Grill Marshala Tymoshenka 18 +380 67 374 2626 Beer House Lana Nicole Niland Baseina 2a +380 67 552 2322 Tolstiy & Tonkiy Prorizna 15 +380 44 237 7768 Rebra & Kotletky Borysohlibska 8/13 Steak to the Heart +380 67 770 7578 KYIV HAS TURNED INTO A GOURMAND’S PARADISE, WITH NEW AND Sam’s Steakhouse DIFFERENT VENUES FEATURING EXOTIC CUISINE FROM AROUND THE Sam’s has been a staple in Kyiv for in- WORLD OPENING UP WEEKLY. NOT IN THE MOOD FOR HUMMUS OR ternational residents and visitors to the FORSHMAK? RATHER SEE A BIG OLD HUNK OF MEAT ON YOUR PLATE? capital for more than a decade. Having LOOK NO FURTHER recently renovated, the atmosphere is in keeping with the menu which is a good The food scene in this city continues to get would find back home, you are ensured selection of local as well as internation- bigger and better with each season. And of a correctly-cooked cut to end up on al cuts, along with breakfast and other despite fancy dishes from nearly all seven your plate. Ukrainian fare. continents making their way onto menus Zhylianska 75 Zhylianska 37 ¾ from high-class venues to kiosks selling ¾ 12.00-00.00 10.00 (weekdays)/ street food, chefs and restauranteurs have +380 44 596 0000 11.00 (weekends) – 23.00 not forgotten about you meat-and-pota- Local and international beef ü +380 44 287 2000 ü to kind of folks. In fact, there are a good English-speaking staff ü Local and international beef ü number of venues in town eagerly vying Price $$$$ English-speaking staff for the attention of carnivores. Price $$$ Beef Meat & Wine Steakburger Goodman Steakhouse Dubbed as a “meaty, masculine, multina- As part of the food revolution to entice As one of the first decent places to find tional” venue, the interior does stick to its younger generations with unique and en- a good piece of meat, Goodman has re- adage. But what’s on the menu will make ticing new experiences, Steakburger looks mained on the steak scene for a number anyone happy. Cuts are prepared exactly to combine all that is great about that of years and for good reason. Though as ordered, with options for anyone else hot slab of beef and put it in a bun. Of their prices are higher than what you not looking to hunker down on what course, the more traditional ways to eat might well be “the best ribeye in Europe”. a well-prepared steak are also on option. Shota Rustaveli 11 Hrihorivicha-Barskoho 1 ¾ 09.00-last guest ¾ 11.00-22.00 +380 94 928 9804 +380 44 339 9232 Local and international beef ü Local beef ü ü English-speaking staff English-speaking staff ü Price $$$$ Price $$

Vatra Syndicate Beer & Grill Part of the Borisov gastro-chain, Vatra One of our favourite venues, Syndicate occupies an interesting place on the steak doesn’t just do the meat, they’ve got some THE PERFECT CUT circuit. Proudly serving Ukrainian beef exclusive sides to go right along with, in- New York Strip – a classically good cut, only, the steaks here are a good quality cluding lobster and oysters. And to wash thanks to a good amount of marbelling. for a good price. Not to mention the ad- it all down – some incredibly tasty craft Filet Mignon – the most tender cut of beef ditional meat-lovers options of burgers, beers for any taste. Rib-Eye – a boneless cut with luscious marbelling. ribs, and BBQ. Omelianovycha-Pavlenka 6 Porterhouse – considered the “king” of Horodetskoho 4b ¾ 12.00-00.00 (weekdays)/ ¾ steaks because it’s actually two steaks in one: 10.00-00.00 02.00 (weekends) New York strip and filet mignon +380 95 325 7979 +380 50 307 5793 ü T-bone – named after its T-shaped bone. Similar Local beef Local and international beef ü to the porterhouse but with a smaller filet mignon English-speaking staff ü English-speaking staff ü Price $$ Price $$$

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What’s In Focus

TRICK, TREAT, AND TIPPLES Halloween with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine is always a spooktac- ular event. On 25 October, at the Bursa Hotel Kyiv, Chamber Members enjoyed an evening in the company of zombies, vampires, and magicians. A costume contest kept witches and ghouls of all sorts on their toes as they took cool Instagram photos and drunk something like 600 cocktails all in. Special thanks for another great event goes to Carlsberg Ukraine, Coca-Cola Ukraine, Nemiroff Ukraine, and NYX Professional Makeup Ukraine.

100 YEARS OF AUSTRIA The Austrian embassy along with members of the diplomatic community celebrated their national day at a grand reception on 25 October at the Hilton Hotel. A hundred years following the end of the WWI the event was also marked by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Austria. Numerous guests from Ukraine and Austria, representatives of other countries and international organisations, partners and friends of Austria, along with Ambassador Her- mine Poppeller, the Embassy team, and Advantage Austria Ukraine celebrated in great style.

36 What’s On Issue 15 15 November - 15 December 2018 AN INTERNATIONAL TREASURE The Shevchenko Ukrainian Ban- durist Chorus arrived in Ukraine last month in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Founded in Ukraine in 1918, the group survived two world wars and since 1949 has been based in the US, with members across North America. The 51-mem- bered troupe celebrated at the Ivan Franko Theatre on 22 October alongside our local Mayboroda Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, put- ting on an incredible two-and-a- half-hour show of national song. The evening continued with a jovial reception.

IDENTITY INTERRUPTED Ivan Honchar Museum opened its doors on 8 November to reveal its latest exhibition, Identity Interrupted, by Ukrain- ian-American artist Ola Rondiak. The collection features 53 works, including paintings and sculptures, in dedication to the five-year anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity. Ther series intertwines the history of the artist along with that of the country, the result of which is poignantly relevant. The exhibition re- mains on show until 9 December – don’t miss it.

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WANNA BE FAMOUS? Members of the Internation- al business community started their weekend in style with The Big Meet at Famous on 2 November. More than 100 guests came along to net- work, have a few drinks, and enjoy the evening together in great company. There are more great events on the calendar – stay tuned for details.

THE LIGHTEST EVENT THIS AUTUMN On 12 October in Shevchenko Park, with support of the Kyiv City Administration and the Embassy of Spain, Seven IDMG held its annual White Design Promenade – the White Charity Ball. With people from the creative and business community and other bright young talents on the invite list, art objects placed at the entrance welcomed one and all. The evening continued with an incredible sunset, drinks and snacks keeping every- one sated, and dancing until the wee hours with help of British DJ Mark Summers.

38 What’s On Issue 15 15 November - 15 December 2018 As is customary for members of the Commonwealth nations to convene on Remembrance Day, members of the diplomatic and international communities joined together on 11 November at Park of Glory to commemorate and honour those who have fallen in past conflicts. This year is especially significant as it marks the signing of the Ar- mistice ending WWI in the forest of Compiegne in France. Exactly 100 years ago.

39 Sector H Sector K Sector M Frenchie (Sichovykh Striltsiv 10) Shlyapa (Antonovycha 14) FRAT Social Club (Evgena Konovaltsya 36d) Like a local wine bar (Sichovykh Striltsiv 26) Perfe (Antonovycha 14а) La Casa Del Habano (Klovskiy Descent 13) Reni (Sichovykh Striltsiv 60) Holiday Inn hotel (Antonovycha 79 ) Almondo Night Party Bar (Lesi Ukrainky Normal (Antonovycha 81 ) bulv. 34) Sector J Kyiv President hotel (Hospitalna 12) Amber (Lesi Ukrainky bulv. 30а) Alphavito hotel (Predslavynska 35d) Rus hotel (Hospitalna 4) Kazbek (Lesi Ukrainky bulv. 30а) Lounge bar Мантры (V. Vasylkivska 5 ) Belle Vue Belgian Beer Cafe (Saksahanskogo 7) Napule (Mechnykova 9) Laky Pub (V. Vasylkivska 13) Yabloko (Saksaganskoho 39/41) O' CAFE (Mechnykova 9) Under Wonder (V. Vasylkivska 21 ) Dos Amigos (Saksaganskoho 51/87) Si (Mechnykova 9) Tolstoy (V. Vasylkivska 19) Sam’ s Steak House (Zhylyanska 37) Gorchitsa (Pylypa Orlyka 6) Bierstube (V. Vasylkivska 20 ) Steak House Goodman (Zhylyanska 75) Mama Manana (V. Vasylkivska 44) Sector N Alfaro (V. Vasylkivska 49) Sector L LKafa (Chokolivskiy bulv.11) Druzi Cafe (V. Vasylkivska 49а) Balveder (Dniprovskiy Descent 1) Cosmopolite hotel (Vadyma Getmana 6) Rooster Grill Bar (V. Vasylkivska 68) Park Cafe (Mazepy 11а) IQ hotel (Vadyma Getmana 6) Manu (V. Vasylkivska 94) Shooters (Moskovska 22) Amster Damster (V. Vasylkivska 111/113) Mayami Bluz (V. Vasylkivska 114)

Sector E Sector G Fairmont hotel (Naberezhno Hreshchatytska 1а) Outpub (Dmytrivska 18/24) Druzi Café (Andriivskiy Descent 2d) Savazh Closer cafe (Nyzhnioyurkivska 31) Belmondo (Hogolivska 17) Kanapa (Andriivskiy Descent 19а) Barcode (Nyzhniy Val 17) Varvar Cafe (Saksaganskoho 108/16) Kanapka Bar (Andriivskiy Descent 30а) Call me cacao (Nyzhniy Val 35) Carribian Club (Symona Petlyury 4) De Pari (Andriivskiy Descent 34v) To be (Verhniy Val 2а) La Vaca Tapas (Symona Petlyury 6) Radisson Blu hotel (Bratska 17/19 ) Habana Restauraunt (Verhniy Val 24) IBIS hotel (Polzunova 6) Piano Café (Kontraktova Ploshcha 4) Lubchik (Vozdvyzhenska 10b) FREEDOM Club Event Hall (Kyrylivska 134) Ohota na ovec (Vozdvyzhenska 10b) Sector F Lumberjack barbershop (Nyzhniy Val 15) РыбаLove (Vozdvyzhenska 21-23) O’Brien’s Irish Pub (Myhailivska 17) Bar Dom (Sagaidachnoho 10/5а) Vozdnyzhensky hotel (Vozdvyzhenska 60) HYATT hotel (Tarasovoyi 5) Riviera hotel (Sagaidachnoho 15) Deficit Yaroslaviv( Val 9) Pauz Cafe (Sofiivska 5) Impresa hotel (Sagaidachnoho 21) Radisson hotel (Yaroslaviv Val 24) Whisky Corner (Sofiivska 16/16) Tuke (Sagaidachnoho 31) Paul (Yaroslaviv Val 26) Knyazhyi grad (V. Zhytomyrska 2) Tarantino Grill & Wine Bar Golden Gate (Yaroslaviv Val 33v) InterContinental hotel (V. Zhytomyrska 2а) (Sagaidachnoho 35) Art of Shkolnyi the Map: Dmytro Where to find What’s On

Sector A Sector B Sector C Smorrebrod (Horodetskogo 4) Biancoro (Baseina 4) Ikra (Honchara 67) Vatra (Horodetskogo 4b) Porto Franco (Baseina 4 ) Naturlikh (Hmelnytskoho 3) Fellini (Horodetskogo 5) Traktyr na Baseyniy (Baseina 2) INK (Hmelnytskoho 17/52 ) Chaikof (Horodetskogo 8/4) Beer house (Baseina 2а) 7 pyatnyc’ (Hmelnytskoho 29/2) Public cafe (Khreshchatyk 1/2) Bar Sklad (Besarabska Ploshcha 2) Opera hotel (Hmelnytskoho 53 ) Dnipro hotel (Khreshchatyk 1/2) Aloft hotel (Esplanadna 17) City hotel (Hmelnytskoho 56) Chiken Kyiv (Khreshchatyk 15) Babai Bar (Pushkinska 2) Pantagruel (Lysenka 1) Mocco (Khreshchatyk 15) Gastro Bar #7 (Pushkinska 9а) Spotykach (Volodymyrska 16) Dom Kofe Passage (Khreshchatyk 15) KO & KO bar (Pushkinska 11) Fish market (Volodymyrska 24a) La Forchetta (Khreshchatyk 16) ProRock (Pushkinska 32) Lemonade (Volodymyrska 29) Bochka (Khreshchatyk 19а) Antwerpen (Pushkinska 38) Le Cosmopolite (Volodymyrska 47) Moon Lounge Bar (Khreshchatyk 24) Podshoffe Brasserie Pushkinska( 45/2) Barkas (Volodymyrska 49а) Shato (Khreshchatyk 24a) Terracotta (Shevchenka bulv. 57/29) Golden Gate (Zolotovoritska 15) Hangover (Hrushevskogo 3) Premiere Palace hotel (Shevchenka bulv. Pache (Kostyolna 3) 57/29) Sector D Tre’s Francais (Kostyolna 3) Hinkalli (Shota Rustaveli 4) Hedonist bar & kitchen (Antonovycha 4) Druzi Cafe (Prorizna 3/5) Beef (Shota Rustaveli 11) IBIS hotel (Shevchenka bulv. 25) Baraban (Prorizna 4а) Alchemist Bar (Shota Rustaveli 12) Hilton hotel (Shevchenka bulv. 30) Sunduk Pub (Prorizna 22) De Bosch (Shota Rustaveli 12) Chachapuri (Shevchenka bulv. 36а) Senator Maidan hotel (Shevchenka ave 8v) Maral bar (Shota Rustaveli 15а) Sunduk Pub (Leontovycha 3) Cafe L’ etage (Shota Rustaveli 16) Like a local wine bar (Lva Tolstoho 5) Dusha Espresso bar (Lva Tolstoho 39) Velur (Lva Tolstoho 41) What’s Up for Grabs All Over snap a pic with WO Kyiv

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