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CONTENTS 3 City Guide #23 March/April 4 Kyiv Basics 8 Events, Movies 12 Museums, Sights 21 Hotels, 27 Restaurants, Bars, Pubs 34 Shopping Museums 12 Events 8 37 Health, Sports 39 & Travel 42 Out of Town 44 Yellow Pages 46 Nightlife, Clubs 50 City Maps 53 Street Index Nightlife 46 Movies 11

WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 4 GENERAL INFO Facts & Figures History in brief Your mini dictionary LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordering 4500BC Flourishing of the Late Neolithic Hello -pryvit Good morning -dobry the Black Sea, , , Hun- Cucuteni-Trypillian culture. ranok Good afternoon -dobry den gary, , in the west, Bela- 482AD Foundation of Kyiv (founded, How are you? -yak spravy? Yes -tak rus in the north, and in the east. according to legend, by first settlers Kiy, No -ni Please -budlaska Excuse GEOGRAPHY: is the second Shcheck, Horiv and ). me -vybachte Thank you -dyakuyu largest state (slightly smaller than 882 Kyiv becomes the centre of the first You are welcome -proshu Help Texas) in Europe and consists mostly of Slavic State - Kyivan Rus, which during -dopomozhit Hotel -gotel Hospital plateaus. The only mountain chains are the 10-11th centuries was the largest -likarnya Doctor -likar -yizha the Carpathians (west) and the Crimean and most powerful in Europe. Water -voda Right -na pravo Left -na Mountains. 988 The ruler Vlodymyr the Great con- livo Straight -pryamo Street -vulytsya HIGHEST POINT: Mount Hoverla verts Kyivian Rus to Christianity. Square -ploscha Terminal -vokzal Post 2,061m (Carpathians). 1240 Genghis Khan’s grand-son, Batu office -poshta Open -vidkryto Closed LONGEST RIVER: 2,200 km Khan conquers Kyivian Rus. -zachyneno Pull -na sebe Push -vid sebe (1,204 km within Ukraine). 1362 Weakened by internecine quarrels What is your name? -yak vas zvaty? CLIMATE: temperate continental; Medi- and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rus was My name is... -mene zvaty... Nice to terranean on the southern Crimean coast. incorporated into the Polish-Lithuanian meet you -pryemno poznayomytys The summers are warm, even hot in the Commonwealth. Goodbye -do pobachennya Where is... south. Winters vary from cool along the 15th century The cultural and religious Black Sea to cold farther inland, sum- -de znakhodytsya... Cheers! -Budmo! legacy of Kyivian Rus laid to the founda- May I have the bill please -rakhunok mers are warm across the greater part tion of Ukrainian nationalism and a Cos- of the country, hot in the south. The bud’laska Monday -ponedilok (Пн) sack quasi-state, the Zaporizhian Host Tuesday -vivtorok (Вт) Wednesday heaviest rainfalls are observed in July. was established. Snowfall is common in winter. Average -sereda (Ср) Thursday -tchetver (Чт) 1648 After uprising against lead Friday -pyatnytsya (Пт) Saturday temperature: July +21°C, January 6°C. by Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelnitsky (South). -subota (Сб) Sunday -nedilya (Н) the Hetmanate remained autonomous Spring -vesna Summer -lito Autumn THE FLAG: consists of two equal hori- for well over 100 years. zontal bands of azure and yellow repre- 17th century Ukraine was progres- -osin Winter -zyma Please take me to senting grainfields under a blue sky. sively incorporated into the Russian the ... hotel -gotel ... budlaska Arrive ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION: Unitary Empire despite the promises of Ukrain- -prybuvaye Depart -vidhodyt Is there state divided into 24 provinces (oblast) ian autonomy given by the Treaty of an information desk nearby? -chy and one autonomous republic . Pereyaslav. ye po blyzu spravochna? I would like Additionally, two cities Kyiv and Sevas- 1917 following the collapse of czarist to order a taxi -ya hotiv by zamovyty topol, have a special status. Russia in 1917 independent Ukrainian taxi How much does it cost? -skil’ky LANGUAGE: The official language is People’s Republic was proclaimed. tse koshtuye? Ukrainian, an Indo-European, Slavic 1920 Soviets reconquered Ukraine and group language, which is similar to Rus- forced to endure a brutal communist Public holidays sian. Russian is widely spoken in Kyiv, on regime that engineered artificial famine the North-East and South. - Holodomor (1932-33) in which over 8 When a public holiday falls on a weekly RELIGION: Ukraine is predominantly million Ukrainians died. day off (for example, Sunday), the fol- Orthodox Christian. Greek Catholic on 1941 German troops invade Ukraine. lowing working day (often it is Monday) the western part. turns into an official day off too. For the 1944 Soviet army occupies Ukraine most of Ukrainian employees weekly LOCAL TIME: again. In WWII, both German and Soviet (GMT+2) and Eastern European Summer days off are Saturday and Sunday. If only armies were responsible for 7 to 8 mil- one or two working days are between a Time (GMT+3) zones, along with Fin- lion deaths. land, , , and . public holiday and another day off then 1945 Ukraine became the member of the Government usually shifts these the United Nations. Area: 603,628 sq. km working days onto a certain Saturday 1954 Crimea transferred to Ukraine by following that day off. Population: 46,179,266 (2008 est.) Soviet leader Khrushchev. Capital: Kyiv, 2,819,566 1986 Horrific . January 1 New Year Major cities: 1,470,902 1990 Proclamation of sovereignty and January 7 Orthodox Dnipropetrivsk 1,065,008 independence from . March 8 Women’s Day Odesa 1,029,049 1996 Adoption of new Ukrainian Consti- Donetsk 1,016,194 tution; the Hryvnia is introduced as the April 24 (2011) Orthodox Easter Ethnic new Ukrainian monetary unit. May 1,2 Labour Day composition: Ukrainians: 77.8 % Russians: 17.3 % 2004 Following peaceful mass protest May 9 Victory Day Belorussians: 0.6 % Orange Revolution Victor Yushchenko June 12 (2011) Orthodox Pentecost Moldovans: 0.5 % becomes the . June 28 Constitution Day Crimean Tatar: 0.5 % 2008 Ukraine became the member of others: 3.8 % the World Trade Organization. August 24 Independence Day KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL ARRIVING IN KYIV 5 At the airport At the train station By car There are two airports in Kyiv. Located in the city centre the The main route to Kyiv from The Kyiv Interna- Central Train Station has two the West is via Poland, through tional (KBP) serves interna- terminals, one is refurbished the 24h border post Dorohusk tional (terminal B) and domestic (termi- old style terminal (Poland) and Yagodyn (Ukraine), Volyn- nal A) flights and has a separate terminal (build in 1927) and the other is ultra- ska province. The nearest significant C for VIP and officials. Inside terminal B modern, Pivdenniy (Southern) terminal. town on the Polish side is , and it is there are post office, 00-24 Internet cafe, The tracks located between the termi- easy to find the road by following the restaurant, bank offices, exchange nals, info tel. (044) 503 7005, www. route #373 to and or by points, and several ATMs (bankomats), uz.gov.ua. Each terminal has an ex- watching numerous lorries and trucks luggage room on the -1 floor (open 00- change point, however, rates usually are heading East. The first question you will 24, no breaks), rent-a-car offices, and a unreasonable. A good option would be be asked when entering Ukraine, proba- handicapped travellers service in the ar- ATMs (bankomats) that are located in bly, is ‘let me see your vehicle insurance rival hall, and related facilities www.air- the main hall of both terminals. The old police’ (in Ukrainian of ) which port-borispol.com.ua, tel. 8 900 116 terminal has also a post office. The metro means you must have insurance police 5711 (657 from mobile), lost luggage station is situated near the old which applies to Ukraine too. A good tel. (044) 281 7498. Airport located 35 terminal, constituting the station’s main idea is to buy one in your home country km from the city centre. Taxi ride to the intersection with city transport. South- or in Poland. Otherwise you will be re- city centre takes about 40 minutes de- ern new terminal is more convenient for quired to insure your car on the border pending on traffic. The reasonable fare getting a taxi. Kyiv Passenger Railway and, for sure, pay exaggerated fee. Once would be around 250 hryvnias ($30), Station provides long-distance service you are in Lutsk, just follow the main however, some pushy taxi drivers may including international destinations to road to , Zhytomyr and Kyiv. Speak- hard-sell a $50 or even higher ride. There several European capitals and CIS coun- ing of fuelling, premium brands in are also shuttle buses available that ride tries, and also a short-distance trains Ukraine are Shell, Okko and WOG. They roughly every 30 minutes (see timetable (the so-called elektrichkas) for nearby trade fairly good petrol and diesel fuel. at the bottom of page). The ride takes regions. Remote regions may be ac- about one hour and gets you to the Kyiv cessed with overnight trains. Central Train Station, and the fare is 25 hryvnias ($5). Travellers can also hire a Visas & Entry car that usually arrive within 30 min- At the bus station Citizens of the United States of utes. America, Canada, European Un- Kyiv Central Bus Station lies at ion, and certain other states are The smaller one Kyiv City Airport (IEV) the Moskovska ploscha, allowed to enter Ukraine without a visa also known as Zhulyany Airport located Lybids’ka, which is the edge of for a visit of up to 90 days. However, the within the south-western limits of the the city centre, tel. (044) 525 5774. The overall duration of the stay without a city, in some 15 km from the city centre. bus station terminal has luggage room visa must not exceed 90 calendar days It serves predominantly domestic flights (working hours: 06:00-11:00, 11:30- per 180 calendar days from the date of with several flights from CIS capitals and 17:00, 17:30-22:00), and several ATMs. arrival. An appropriate visa will be re- can be reached by taxi in 20 minutes There is also a McDonals's restaurant just quired for a longer stay or if you are com- from the city. The taxi fare may range off the terminal. It takes about 40 min- ing to Ukraine for the purpose of em- from 30 to 70 hryvnias ($5 - $15) de- utes to get to the city centre using both ployment, , family reunion, pending on distance. tel. (044) 242 2308 and metro. The taxi can get immigration etc. If you plan to stay more (from 07:00 till 22:00). you to the centre within 10-30 minutes than six months, you must register with depending on traffic with a reasonable the Ministry of Internal Affairs following fare around 50 hryvnias ($8). your arrival in Ukraine. Your passport must be valid for at least one month be- Airport - Kyiv centre shuttle bus timetable yond your intended date of departure From Airport Boryspil To Airport (from Central Train Station) from Ukraine. More info on registra- tion: State Department on Immigration, 00:10 00:40 01:40 02:35 04:00 04:45 00:35 01:00 01:30 02:30 03:40 04:45 34 Shevchenka Blvd. Kyiv, tel. (044) 234 05:15 05:30 05:50 06:20 06:45 07:10 05:50 06:10 06:30 07:00 07:20 07:55 8502 07:30 07:55 08:15 08:35 08:55 09:25 08:15 08:40 09:15 09:35 09:55 10:15 09:45 10:05 10:25 10:45 11:00 11:20 10:35 10:50 11:15 11:30 11:50 12:10 Chernobyl & Ecology 11:40 12:00 12:15 12:45 13:00 13:20 12:30 12:50 13:10 13:30 13:50 14:05 Both the US and British embassies pub- 13:35 14:00 14:25 14:40 15:00 15:20 14:30 14:45 15:05 15:25 15:45 16:10 lish information that the risk of radioac- 15:40 16:00 16:20 16:45 17:00 17:25 16:35 16:50 17:10 17:35 18:00 18:20 tive contamination from the Chernobyl 17:50 18:15 18:50 19:30 20:00 20:30 18:40 19:00 19:20 20:00 20:30 21:00 1986 accident is insignificant, other than within the 30 km exclusion zone imme- 21:20 21:55 22:45 23:35 21:30 22:20 22:50 23:50 diately around the Chernobyl site. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 6 GETTING AROUND Public transport Driving Ukraine Emergency , AND You must possess a valid Inter- Fire 101 BUSES in Kyiv comprise exten- national Driving Licence to Police 102 sive public transport system drive legally. Ukraine is a zero and operate from 06:00 to 01:00 de- Ambulance 103 tolerance policy on drink driving. Gener- Gas leakage 104 pending on type of transport and day. ally driving standards are poor and driv- Public transport is usually overcrowded ing Ukraine is very stressy. Ukrainian law Wreck service water, electric 057 during rush hours. The fare is 1.5 hryvnia allows the police to stop a vehicle but Hospitalised patients info 003 per ride for a particular type of transport only if a traffic offence has been commit- Pharmacy info 24h 067 irrespective of an actual distance of a ted. The police are not permitted to fine Rescue 295 2447 ride. Tickets are available in street kiosks you on the spot. They should issue a Traffic accidents 483 1023 or in driver’s cabin. There are plenty of Medication delivery 24h 235 4035 mini-buses (so-called marshrutkas) fare ticket and send a report to the court to range from 2 to 3 hryvnias per ride) decide if a penalty should be applied. Veterinarian clinic 24h 245 7666 though their routes are puzzling. Police have no right to confiscate your driving license or documentation. The Traffic Police Department telephone Safety METRO (Underground) Kyiv you may contact for advice: (044) 272 You should carry a photocopy of your has one of the deepest metro in 4659 (help line), (044) 272 3660 (duty passport with you at all times for ID the world and its three line net- telephone). purposes and keep the original in a work with 46 stations covers nearly all safe place. You should beware of petty the city. It is convenient, fast and relia- crime and keep valuables and cash out ble. Metro frequency depends on the of sight, especially in crowded areas and daytime and is 1 minute during rush tourist spots, where pickpockets and hours, 3-4 minutes during daytime and Taxis bag snatchers operate. You should not up to 25 minutes at evenings (after TAXIS in Kyiv comparing to most exchange money in places other than 21:00). During rush hours metro usually European cities are quite inex- banks. Although the great majority of is heavily overcrowded. There are restric- pensive and convenient, how- visitors experience no difficulties, there tions on the size of luggage that passen- ever, English-speaking drivers are rare. A has been an increase in the number of gers are allowed to carry, and those that card with an address written in Ukraini- mugging and other attacks on foreign do are required to pay additional fees. nationals. Bicycles and animals are not allowed. an may be useful and recommended. Li- The fare is 2 hryvnias per ride; metro censed cabs have orange or black check- function from 06:00 to 24:00. No English ered plates however, nearly every car in Tips & Tricks signs are available in metro so check our Kyiv may convert to a gipsy cab. Extra precaution should be taken in the eve- DISABLED RAVELLERS map section for map. Unfortunately Kyiv is not a disable nings, when it is advisable to use only a clearly marked taxi rather than a private friendly city and has no shopmobility FUNICULAR (cable car) Since vehicle. Taxi bookings: Kyiv Taxi 502 and other facilities for disabled people. 1905 links lower 0202; Euro Taxi 249 4040; Chic Taxi 222 ELECTRICITY town (Poshtova Ploscha) 2222. To make sure in getting a reason- 220 volts AC, 50 Hz; European standard and the upper Old City (Mikhailivska able price, you may always request a taxi 2-pin plugs are in use. Square) Open from 06:30 to 23:00 (and operator to quote a fixed fare in ad- CAR FREE DAYS to 22:00 in winters) and runs every 10 vance. During holidays and weekends traffic is minutes. limited on central streets.

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DISTRIBUTION: Ivan Lissitsyn 067 3342773, Kyiv City Guide are unconditional property of KEEPING IN TOUCH 7 PUBLIC TOILETS is UK country code, (20) is London area Courier & Express mail These generally are dirty. A good idea is code, and (XXXX XXXX) is subscriber’s DHL nearest hotel or a coffee shop. phone number. Telephone directory en- 1 str, tel. 490 2600 (24h), WATER quiries: 059 (addresses, services), 559 fax 258 1766, www.dhl.com.ua Open Don’t drink tap water without boiling it. (all inclusive, from mobile phone), and 08:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-16:00. We advise bottled water readily avail- 592 0909 (business enquiries). Ukraine EXPRESS-MAIL able in shops. international code is + 380, Kyiv 97 Zhylianska str, tel. 494 3928, www. city code is 44 express-mail.net Money FED EX (federal express) 44 Kikvidze str, tel. 495 2020, fax 495 Hryvnia is the national currency ROAMING 2039, www.fedex.com/ua Open 09:00- (introduced in 1996). One hryv- € There are several mobile phone 18:00, Sat, Sun closed. nia equals 100 kopeck. There TNT are coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 kopiyok, operators in Ukraine having ex- tensive GSM network that cover nearly 28a Moskovskyi Blvd. tel/fax 207 0770 and 1 Hr. The bank notes are of 1, 2, 5, www.tnt.com Open 09:00-18:00, Sat 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 denominations. all territory of the country. KyivStar, MTC, BeeLine, and Life are leading mo- 09:00-14:00. Visa and EC/MC are widely accepted al- UPS (United Parcel Service) though AmEx and Diners credit cards are bile phone operators that provide roam- ing, however, a convenient and much 20 Mechnykova str, tel. 280 0000, fax not so popular. Exchange available ei- 280 1019 www.ups.com ther at banks or at exchange points. cheaper option would be to buy a pre- Please note that rates may vary a lot or paid SIM card with a new local Ukrainian deteriorate fast outside business hours free incoming calls number (these are Internet cafes or in less competitive places. Ace&Bace or Djuice for the KyivStar, and AIRPORT BORYSPIL 1 USD = 7.93 UAH; 1 EUR = 10.92 Sim-Sim for the MTC ). Local prepaid SIM Terminal B, Open 00-24 UAH (Feb 25, 2011) C-CLUB cards and account update scratch cards (in Globus shop- are available nearly in every shop. ping mall), tel. 238 6446, www.c-club. com.ua Open 00-24 Telephones & Roaming ORBITA STREET TELEPHONES or pay 29 Khreschatyk str, tel. 234 1693, Open phones in Kyiv are capable of 00-24 making international calls and Post & Telegrams operate either with phonecards or with CENTRAL POST OFFICE coins, or both. Phone cards are available 22 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezaezh- ISP & Telephony in street kiosks and post offices. To place ADAMANT a call from/to a land line within Kyiv, nosti, tel.230 0838, www.ukrposhta. com 111/113 Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 563 simply dial a 7 digits local phone 0563, www.adamant.ua number. To make a regional or cell phone POST OFFICE #2 (left bank) DIA WEST call within Ukraine, dial (0) + (tone) + 16/4 Lunacharskoho str, Livoberezhna, 8 Telehi str, Dorohozhychi, tel. (city/network code) + (subscriber’s tel. 517 3637 455 6655, www.diawestr,com phone number). To place an interna- POST OFFICE #33 IP TELECOM tional call dial (00) + + (country code) 48 Saksahanskoho str, tel. 289 7583, #208, 34 Lesi Ukrainki Blvd, tel. 238 + (city/network code) +(subscriber’s Open 09:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, 8988, www.iptelecom.net.ua phone number), e.g. to call to London, closed Sun. 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Country telephone codes Ukraine city codes +374 +372 +39 Romania +40 Cherkasy 047 032 Australia +61 +358 Japan +81 Russia +7 046 Mikolayiv 051 Austria +43 +33 Kazakhstan +7 Slovakia +421 Chernivtsi 037 Odesa 048 +994 +995 Kyrgyzstan +996 Slovenia +386 Dnepropetrovsk 056 053 +375 Germany +49 +371 South Korea +82 Donetsk 062 Rivne 036 Belgium +32 Greece +30 +370 +34 Ivano-Frankivsk 034 069 Kharkiv 057 Simferopol 065 +359 Hong Kong +852 Luxemburg +352 Sweden +46 055 054 Canada +1 Hungary +36 Moldova +373 Switzerland +41 Khmel’nytsky 038 035 (PRC) +86 Iceland +354 Netherlands +31 Turkey +90 Kirovograd 052 Uzhgorod 031 Croatia +385 India +91 Norway +47 Turkmenistan +993 Kyiv 044 Vinnytsya 043 +357 Ireland +353 Poland +48 United Kingdom +44 Lugansk 064 Zaporizhya 061 Denmark +45 +972 Portugal +351 USA +1 Lutsk 033 Zhytommyr 041 WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 8 WHAT'S ON... March 02, Wednesday March 20, Sunday 19:00 Ballet “Spartacus” by A. Khacha- 19:00 Opera “Rigoletto” by G.Verdi. Na- turian. National Opera. tional Opera. March 08, Tuesday March 22, Tuesday 19:00 Folk dance show Sukhishvili 19:00 Ballet “Swan Lake” by (Georgia). Palave Ukraina. P.Tchaikovsky. National Opera. March 10, Thursday March 23, Wednesday 19:00 Pop-Rock concert by the Rox- 19:00 Opera “The Queen of Spades” by ette (Sweden). International Exhibition P.Tchaikovsky. National Opera. Center. 19:30 Chamber concert by Lyatoshyn- March 11, Friday sky ensemble, conductor: Valentina 19:00 Opera “la traviata” by G.Verdi. Na- Ikonnik-Zakharchenko. Programme: tional Opera. A.Vivaldi, J.Haydn. Organ and Chamber March 12, Saturday Music House. March 24, Thursday 19:00 Ballet “la Sylphide” by 19:00 Ballet “Don Quixote” by L.Minkus. H.S.Lovenskiold. National Opera. National Opera. 19:00 Classical concert by the National March 25, Friday President Orchestra, conductor: Anatoliy 19:00 Opera “la traviata” by G.Verdi. Na- Molotay, soloist: Dmytor Filatov (violin). tional Opera. Sukhishvili 08.03 Ukraina Programme: F.Mendelsohn. National 19:00 Classical concert by the National Philharmonic. Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor: Ro- March 13, Sunday man Kofman, Chamber Choir Credo, con- 19:00 Opera "Madama Butterfly" by ductor: Bohdan Plish. Programme: Arvo G.Puccini. National Opera. Pyart. National Philharmonic. 19:00 Heavy Metal concert by the Slayer 19:00 Hard Rock concert by Deep Pur- (USA), and the Megadeth (USA). Inter- ple (England). International Exhibition national Exhibition Center. Center. March 15, Tuesday March 26, Saturday 19:00 Classical concert by the National 19:30 Chamber concert by Olga Basis- Brass Orchestra, conductor: Gennadiy tiuk (soprano), Ganna Bubnova (organ). Grigoryev. Programme: L.v.Beethoven, Programme: F.Schubert, E.Grieg, F.Liszt. G.F.Handel, J.Strauss. National Philhar- Organ and Chamber Music House. monic. March 27, Sunday March 16, Wednesday 19:00 Classical guitar concert by An- 19:00 Operetta “Eugene Onegin” by driy Ostapenko. Programme: J.S.Bach, P.Tchaikovsky. National Opera. F.Moreno-Torrobi, S.Scott. National Phil- 19:00 Classical concert by the National harmonic. Roxette 10.03 IEC Symphony Orchestra, conductor: Natalia March 28, Monday Ponomarchuk, soloist: Jacob Kasman 19:00 Classical concert by the National (piano, USA). Programme: M.Metner, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, L.v.Beethoven. National Philharmonic. conductor: Shuguno Moriyama (Japan), 20:00 Jazz concert by Oleh Skrypka and Soloists: Yuki Kawaguchi (flute, Japan), the Zabava Band. Crystal Hall. Tomoko Kabayashi (soprano, Japan), Mariko Fujimoto (violin, Japan), Migumi March 17, Thursday Toda (piano, Japan), Sashiko Niyoka 19:00 Ballet “Marriage of Figaro” by (piano, Japan), Tomomi Morita (piano, W.A.Mozart. National Opera. Japan). Programme: L.v.Beethoven, March 18, Friday C.Rainekke, G.Verdi, G.Gerschwin. Na- 19:00 Opera “Zaporozhets za Dunayem” tional Philharmonic. by S.Hulak-Artemovsky. National Opera. March 29, Tuesday March 19, Saturday 19:00 Opera “The Barber of Seville” by 19:00 Ballet “Volodar Borisfena” by G.Rossini. National Opera. Y.Stankovych. National Opera. 19:00 Classical concert by Boriss 19:00 Classical concert by the National Bloch (piano, Germany). Programme: Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor: D.Scarlatti, L.v.Beethoven, F.Liszt. Na- Mykola Diadiura, soloist: Dord Oravetz tional Philharmonic. (piano, Hungary). Programme: F.Liszt. 19:30 Chamber concert by Lysenka National Philharmonic. Quartet, Katerina Bazhenova (piano), 19:00 Pop concert by Valeri Meladze. Valeria Balakhovska (organ). Organ and Valeri Meladze 19.03 Palace Ukraina Palace Ukraine. Chamber Music House. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL

10 WHAT'S ON... March 30, Wednesday Venues 19:00 Ballet “Romeo y Julieta” by S.Prokofiev. National Opera. ACADEMIC DRAMA THEATRE 19:00 Classical concert by the Na- 3 Ivana Franka ploscha, tel. 279 5991, tional Symphony Orchestra, conductor: www.franko-theatre.kiev.ua CENTER OF CULTURE AND ARTS Volodymyr Kozhykhar. Programme: (Zhovtnevyi Palace) G.Rossini, M.Ravel, A.Skryabin. National 1 Institutska str, Maidan Nezalezhnos- Philharmonic. ti, tel. 279 1582, www.icca.kiev.ua 19:30 Chamber concert 'Ave Maria' DIM OFITSERIV by Natalia Lavrenova (soprano), 30/1 Hrushevskoho str, , tel. Irina Kharechko (organ). Programme: 253 8072, 253 2163 A.Caccini, G.F.Handel, W.A.Mozart, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION Center F.Schubert, G.Verdi, and other compos- 15 Brovarskyi prosp, Livoberezhna, tel ers. Organ and Chamber Music House. 201 1161, www.iec-expo.com.ua March 31, Thursday IVANA FRANKA THEATRE 19:00 Opera “Macbeth” by G.Verdi. Na- 3 Ivana Franka Square, Khreschatyk, tional Opera. tel. 279 5881, 279 5991, 279 5921 April 01, Friday KOLESO CAFE-THEATRE 19:00 Classical concert by the National 8 Andriyivskyi uzviz Kontraktova Jamala 12.04 ICCA Philharmony Symphony Orchestra, Ploscha tel. 425 0527, 425 0422, www. conductor: Igor Palkin, soloist: Ro- koleso.teatr.kiev.ua man Lopatinskyi (piano). Programme: NATIONAL OPERA M.Ravel, C.Debussy. National Philhar- 50 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. monic. 279 11 69, www.opera.com.ua April 02, Saturday NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC 19:30 Church Organ concert by Jev- 2 Volodymyrskyi uzviz Maidan genija Lisicina (Latvia). Programme: Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 1697, www. A.Vivladi, J.Reubke, F.Poulenc, J.Haydn. filarmonia.com.ua Organ and Chamber Music House. ORGAN & CHAMBER MUSIC HOUSE April 11, Monday 77 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respub- 20:00 Pop-Rock concert by Nikoali likanskyi Stadion, tel. 526 3186, www. Noskov (Russia). International Center of organhall.kiev.ua Culture and Arts. PALACE OF SPORTS April 12, Tuesday 1 Sportyvna ploscha Palats Sportu, 20:00 Jazz concert by Jamala. Interna- tel. 246 7406 www.spalace.com.ua tional Center of Culture and Arts. PALACE UKRAINE April 13, Wednesday 103 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Palats 19:00 Classical concert by the National Ukraina, tel. 247 2476, www.palace- Symphony Orchestra, conductor: Volo- ukraina.kiev.ua Guano Apes 19.03 Alta Expo dymyr Syrenko, soloist: Valeriy Sokolov PLASTIC DRAMA THEATRE (violin). Programme: Y.Stankovych, 7a Shovkovychna str, Khreschatyk, tel. A.Bruckner. National Philharmonic. 253 9383, www.ktpd.ho.com.ua April 14, Thursday RUSSIAN DRAMA THEATRE 19:00 Classical concert by Florian Kitt 5 B.Khmelnytskoho str, , tel. (violin, Austria), Maria Mack (piano, 234 4223, www.rusdram.com.ua Austria). Programme: R.Schumann, THEATRE OF OPERETTA C.Debussy, F.Liszt, R.Strauss. National 53/3 Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 287 Philharmonic. 3650, www.kiev-operetta.kiev.ua April 15, Friday 19:00 Classical concert by the National 2 Khreshatyk str, Maidan Nezalezh- Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor: nosti, tel. 278 7707 Mykola Diadiura. Programme: J.Haydn, B.Britten. National Philharmonic. Ticket offices April 19, Tuesday CTK 19:00 Rock concert by Guano Apes (Ger- 16 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, many). Alta Expo. tel. 234 6066, www.ctk.kiev.ua Open April 20, Wednesday 11:00-20:00 19:00 Pop-Fusion concert by KVYTKY.UA Bregovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Pal- www.kvytky.ua e-tickets booking on- Goran Bregovic 20.04 Palace Ukraina ace Ukraina. line. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL MOVIES 11 From 10.03 Movie theatres FASTER BUTTERFLY DELUXE Directed by George Tillman, Jr., starring 50 Gorkoho str, Respublikanskyi Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Stadion, tel. 206 1320, www.kino- Clara Gugino, Moon Bloodgood, Oliver butterfly.com.ua Jackson-Cohen, Maggie Grace, Matt Ger- BUTTERFLY PETRIVKA ald. 6 Moskovskyi prospekt Petrivka, www.fasterthemovie.com tel.531 39 77 Faster is a 2010 American action film. BUTTERFLY ULTRAMARINE 1a Urytskoho str, Vokzalna, tel. 206 MARD NEED MOMS 0350 Directed by Simon Wells, starring Seth FLORENZIA Green, Seth Robert Dusky, Tom Everett 31 Mayakovskoho prospekt, tel. 230 Scott, Joan Cusack, Elisabeth Harnois, 1410 Dan Fogler, Dee Bradley Baker, Mindy KINODROM (drive-in theatre) Sterling. 2 Povitroflotskyi p-t, (CSKA Stadium), Mars Needs Moms is a 3-D computer- tel. 205 0404, www.kinodrom.kiev.ua animated sci-fi film based on the book KINOPALATS by Berkley Breathed. The film was created 1 Instytutska str, Maidan using performance capture process. Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 7223, www. Faster kinopalace.net From 17.03 KINOPANORAMA RANGO 19 Shota Rustaveli str, Palats Sportu, Directed by Gore Verbinski, starring tel. 287 1135, 287 3041, www.kino- Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, panorama.com.ua Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean KYIV Stanton, Ray Winstone, Timothy Oly- 19 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, phant. tel. 234 7381, 251 2199, 234 3380, www.rangomovie.com www.kievkino.com.ua Rango is a 2011 American computer- KYIVSKA RUS animated comedy western film. 93 Artema str, Lukyanivska, tel. 486 7474, www.kievrus.com.ua From 24.03 LINIA KINO GULLIVER'S TRAVEL (in Alladin shopping mall) 5 Hryshka str, Directed by Rob Letterman, starring Jack tel. 200 0190 Black, Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Amanda LINIA KINO Peet, Billy Connolly, Catherine Tate, Chris (in Magelan shopping mall) 13b O'Dowt. Akademika Glushkova pr, tel. 496 1314 www.gulliverstravelsmovie.com LINIA KINO Gulliver's Travels is a 2010 American (in Metropolis shopping mall) 12 Ma- fantasy comedy film loosely based on linovskoho str, tel. 585 1404 the 18th-century novel of the same name Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps MULTIPLEX (IMAX THEATRE) by Jonathan Swift, though the film takes 34b Moskovskyi prospekt Petrivka, place in the modern era. tel. 498 4832; 4 Lunacharskoho str, Livoberezhna, tel. 593 3577, 593 3580, From 31.03 www.multiplex.ua A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN KINO Directed by Nicole Kassel, starring Kate (in Karavan shopping mall) 12 Luhova Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rosemarie str, tel. 495 1771 DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, ODESSA KINO Treat Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy (in Ukraina shopping mall) 3 Peremohy Bates. prospekt , tel. 496 1511, www.gulliverstravelsmovie.com www.kinoodessa.com A Little Bit of Heaven (formerly entitled UKRAINA Earthbound) is a romantic comedy film. 5 Horodetskoho str, Khreschatyk, tel. 279 6301, 279 6750, 279 8232, www. From 07.04 kino-ukraina.com.ua RIO ZHOVTEN Directed by Carlos Saldanha, starring 26 Kostyantynivska str, Kontraktova Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Ploscha, tel. 425 8909, www.zhovten- Lopez. kino.kiev.ua www.rio-themovie.com ZORYANIY Rio is a 2011 3-D Brazilian/American 31/33 Moskovska str, Arsenalna, tel. computer-animated film from creators of 254 2028 the Ice Age. Rango WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 12 MUSEUMS closed. This museum is unique for of- transport - the first system fering an insight into the history of in Ukraine and the third one built in the 17th-18th century Ukrainian Cossack USSR (after Moscow and Saint Peters- State and its leaders - . English burg respectively). Three halls with ex- speaking guides on request. positions are open to public with dozens HISTORICAL VALUABLES MUSEUM of exhibits, including moving models of 21 Ivana Mazepy str, Arsenalna, tel. trains and depot. 280 1396, Open 10:00-17:00, Fri 10:00- MODERN UKRAINIAN FINE ARTS MU- 16:30, Mon closed. SEUM Located in the this 14 Bratska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, museum houses more than 100 archi- tel. 463 7669, Open 10:00-18:00, Sat, tectural relics of the past. The collection Sun 11:00-18:00, Mon closed. Museum within the churches and caves include exposition includes paintings and sculp- articles of precious metal, prints, higher tures of contemporary Ukrainian paint- clergy portraits and rare church hierar- ers and artists. chy photographs. The main exposition NATIONAL ART MUSEUM contains items from 16 to early 20th 6 M.Hrushevskoho str, Maidan Ne- centuries which include chalices, cruci- zalezhnosti, tel. 278 7454, Open 10:00- fixes, and textiles with needlework and 18:00 Fri 11:00-19:00. Originally called embroidery of Ukrainian masters. The the Kyiv City Museum of Antiques and Holodomor Memorial remainder of collection consists of pieces Art, the founders set out to put together from Lavra’s Printing House and Lavra’s a collection of pieces representing Icon Painting Workshop. Ukrainian fine art ranging from medieval HOLODOMOR MEMORIAL icons to portraits of military and church 15A Ivana Mazepy str, Arsenalna. Kyiv leaders during Cossack times, some de- Holodomor Memorial dedicated to the picting caricatures of Mamay. At present great famine of 1932–1933 in Ukraine exhibition includes over 20,000 pieces, under Soviet rule that forced farmers among them works of such famous art- into collective farms. At that time mil- ist as Shevchenko, Repin, Pimonenko, lions of people were starved to death. Vrubel, Ge, Malevich, and many others. The Holodomor is considered one of the NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM greatest national catastrophes to af- 2 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, fect Ukrainian nation in modern history tel. 278 2924, Open 10:00-17:00, Wed where millions of inhabitants of Ukraine closed. Located near St. Andrew's died of starvation in an unprecedented church, this museum tells about the his- peacetime catastrophe. Estimates on the tory of Ukraine from prehistoric times to total number of casualties within Soviet the modern day events. Ukraine are over 8 million. IVAN HONCHAR’S MUSEUM 2b Andriyivskyi uzviz Kontraktova (The Ukrainian Centre of Folk Art) Ploscha, tel. 425 0398, http://onestreet. 29 Ivana Mazepy str, Arsenalna, tel. kiev.ua Open 12:00-18:00. It is a small The WWII Museum 573 9268, 288 9253, Open 10:00-18:00, but fascinating museum which tells Sat, Sun closed. The museumis founded visitors rich history of the famous street on a private collection of Ivan Honchar Andriyivskyi Descent. Museum exhibits which consists of more than 15,000 include historical photographs, docu- items from 16th to 20th centuries in- ments, letters, posters, and countless cluding 500 icons of the 16th century, personal effects from the descent hous- 100 paintings (including famous pant- es’ residents. It builds the displays of the ing of the hero Cos- past and ranges from complete room sack Mamay), and impressive collection interiors to fascinating shop fronts. of over 2,500 items of textiles 8th-19th PHARMACY MUSEUM centuries, pottery, toys, Easter eggs, 7 Prytysko-Mykilska str, Kontraktova wood carvings, and Ukrainian folk music Ploscha, tel. 425 2437, Open 09:00-19:00 instruments. The first floor of the museum represents METRO (KYIV UNDERGROUND) both working pharmacy and a 19th MUSEUM century pharmacist’ cabinet equipped 35 Peremohy prospekt, Politekhnich- with wooden furniture, scales, and dif- nyi Institut, tel. 238 4494, Open Mon, ferent devices. The basement located Wed 15:00-17:00, Tue, Thu 09:00-12:00 exposition is notable for its impressive Opened first in 2000 to the 40th cel- dimmed light medieval lab and its wax The One Street Museum ebration of the mainstay of Kyiv's public alchemist-researcher. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL MUSEUMS 13 AVIATION MUSEUM nical regions of Ukraine of 16th - 20th 1 Medova str, tel. 461 6485, Open 10:00- centuries. The museum has also taverns, 16:00 Located in just some 9 km from where you can taste traditional Ukrain- the city centre near Kyiv air- ian dishes. You can also buy wares of port. Both civil and military Soviet era from craftsmen right in the exposition. constructed aircrafts are represented MUSEUM OF FOLK DECORATIVE ARTS on two open-air fields, totalling to AND CRAFTS OF UKRAINE more than 70 exhibits. Among most 21 Sichnevoho Povstania str, Arse- notable items there are Cold War iconic nalna, tel. 280 1343, 280 3693, Open Tupolev -142 huge four-turboprop 10:00-18:00, Closed Tue. The collection anti-submarine aircraft (modification of of the museum comprise more than Tu-95 strategic bomber ‘Bear’), Mikoyan 75,000 works of traditional folk craft MiG-29 jet fighter, Beriev Be-12 ‘Seagull’ and decorative art of Ukraine from 15th twin-turboprop powered amphibious century to the present days. Permanent maritime patrol boat-aircraft, the UN exposition of the museum represents retired Mil Mi-26, the largest and most different kinds of folk art and traditional powerful helicopter ever to have gone Ukrainian clothing and paintings of re- into production, and main attack heli- markable Ukrainian primitivist Mariya copter during Soviet war in Afghanistan Prymachenko and Kateryna Bilokur. - Mil Mi-24. The highlight of civil aviation Aviation Museum is Tupolev Tu-104, world's first successful (Музей Київська Фортеця) jet airliner, and the sole operating in the 24a Hospitalna str, Palats Sportu, tel. world between 1956 and 1958. 235 0146, Open 10:00-17:00, Fri closed. BULGAKOV MUSEUM Kyiv fortress is a generic name for the 13 Andriyivskyi Uzviz Kontraktova Plo- 19th century buildings situ- scha, tel. 425 3188, Open 10:00-18:00 ated in the capital, that once belonged Wed closed. This museum lies on the to western Russian Fortresses. Having famous Andriyivskyi Descent and rep- lost their military importance in 20th resents a collection of writer’s personal century, buildings continued to be used effects, autographs, books, and original as barracks, storage and incarceration photographs. Museum interior and facilities. The Kosyi Kaponir became a decorations are fully reconstructed from prison for the political inmates in the old photographs and allow the museum 1900s – 1920s and was later turned into to recreate authentic spirit of days gone a Soviet museum. A small fortress built and the atmosphere in which Mikhail in 1872 on the in 1906 became Bulgakov wrote his best books. a place of executions for convicted politi- CHERNOBYL MUSEUM cal inmates. It is now a landscape reserve 1 Khoryva provulok, Kontraktova and part of the museum complex. Today Ploscha, tel. 425 4329, 417 5422, Open the fortress with some of the buildings 10:00-17:45, Sat 10:00-16:45, Sun being restored and converted into mu- Open-Air Museum closed. The exhibition comprises over seum, while others are in use of various 7000 declassified documents, maps, military and commercial installations. photographs, video records and other THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR HISTORY exhibits on the worst accident ever in MUSEUM (WWII MUSEUM) (Музей the history of nuclear power. English and історії Великої Вітчизняної Війни) German speaking guides on request. Be- 44 Sichevoho Povstannia str, Arse- sides museum there is a possibility to nalna, tel. 285 9452, Open 10:00-17:00, visit the remains of the Chernobyl power Mon closed. The entire complex beneath plant #4 reactor, which is very impres- the best recognisable monument in sive to say the least. Check our Tours sec- Kyiv the Motherland statute covers the tion for more info. area of 10 hectares (roughly 25 acres) ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM overlooking the Dnipro River. It contains (Музей народної архітектури та the giant bowl "The Glory Flame", a site побуту) with the WWII military equipment, and Pyrohovo village, tel. 526 2416, fax 526 the "Alley of the Hero Cities". One of the 2527, Open 10:00-17:00. This museum expositions also displays the armaments occupies about 150 hectares (370 acres) used by the Soviet army in modern at a beauty spot in Pyrohovo village on times. the edge of Kyiv. Authentic Ukrainian HETMANSHIP MUSEUM houses, wooden churches, windmills, 16a Spaska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, and farmsteads represent different eth- tel. 425 1613, Open 10:00-17:00, Fri Chernobyl Museum WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 14 SIGHTS ANDRIYIVSKYI UZVIZ and administrative Upper-town and Andiyivskyi Descent is one of the best overlooks the city’s historical commercial known historic streets and a major tour- and merchant quarter Podil. Originally ist attraction in Kyiv. The street starts built in the Middle Ages, the monastery near the St. Andrew’s church and winds comprises the Cathedral itself, the refec- down to Kontraktova Ploscha in histori- tory of St. John the Divine, the Economic cal Podil . The touristy Gates, and the monastery’s bell tower. street is lined with museums, souvenir The exterior of the structure was rebuilt sellers, galleries, restaurants, and it is in the Ukrainian Baroque style in the often advertised as the Montmartre of 18th century while the interior remained Kyiv. By way down there are baroque St. in its original Byzantine style. Andrew’s Church, the Castle of Richard KYIV PECHERSK LAVRA (Kyiv Monas- Lionheart, Mikhail Bulgakov’s house and tery of the Caves) museum, the One Street museum, and 21 Ivana Mazepy str, Arsenalna, tel. numerous other monuments. 254 2257, Open 09:00-18:00. Since its ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH foundation in 1051 the Lavra has been 23 Andriyivskyi uzviz Kontraktova Plo- the preeminent centre of the Ortho- scha, tel. 278 5861, Open 10:00-18:00. dox Christianity in Eastern Europe. At According to the legend it was the spot present the Lavra contains numerous St. Sophia Cathedral where Saint Andrew erected a cross and architectural monuments ranging from prophesied foundation of a great Chris- bell towers, cathedrals, and under- tian city in what was then a sparsely in- ground cave systems to strong stone habited area. The baroque St. Andrew’s fortification walls. The Great Bell tower, Church was built in Kyiv in 1747–1754, the most notable building of the Kyiv to a design by famous Bartolomeo Ras- landscape, is one of the main attractions trelli. Overlooking the historical Podil of the Lavra. The Lavra cavern comprise a quarter from a steep hill to which the complex system of narrow underground church gave its current name his exuber- corridors along with numerous living ant and colourful structure is one of the quarters and underground chapels. MARIYINSKYI PALACE city’s best known landmarks. 5a M.Hrushevskoho str, Arsenalna. GOLDEN GATE (Zoloti Vorota) Surrounded by Mariyinskyi park and the 40A Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota. Miskyi sad (City Garden), earlier called The Golden Gate of Kyiv was once a ‘Gosudarev sad’ (Czar’s Garden), the gateway in the ancient city wall of Kyiv. Mariyinskyi Palace is another master- This gateway was one of three con- piece of Bartolomeo Rastrelli baroque structed by , Prince of architecture. The palace was finished in Kyiv, in the 11th century (the gate was 1752 and renamed to its present name reputedly modelled after the Golden in 1870 after the then reigning Empress St. Andrews Church Gate of Constantinople). During subse- Maria Alexandrovna. Today the palace is quent centuries the gate remained the the official ceremonial residence of the entrance to the city often used for cer- President of Ukraine. emonies although it gradually fell into ST.SOPHIA CATHEDRAL ruins. In 1832 the ruins were excavated 24 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota and an initial survey for their conserva- tel. 228 2083, Open 10:00-17:30, Wed tion was undertaken. Further works in 10:00-16:30, Thu closed. The cathedral's the 1970s added an adjacent pavilion, name comes from the 6th century Hagia housing a museum of the gate where Sophia cathedral in Constantinople. The one can learn the history of the gate earliest mention of the St. Sophia Cathe- construction and history of ancient Kyiv. dral in chronicles says that it was con- In 1982, the Golden Gate reconstructed structed in 1037. Originally the structure to the 1500th anniversary of the city. had 5 naves, 5 apses, and surprisingly ST.MICHAEL’S GOLDEN-DOMED MON- for Byzantine architecture 13 cupolas. ASTERY (Mykhaylivs’kyi zolotoverkhyi In 1633 the upper part of the building monastyr). was thoroughly rebuilt, and in 1740 the 8 Triokhsviatytelska str, Maidan cathedral was completed to its present Nezalezhnosti. The monastery is lo- form. Today St. Sophia Cathedral is a cated on the edge of a bluff near the museum and World Heritage Site with The Golden Gate St. Sophia Cathedral in the historic most of its visitors being tourists. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL SIGHTS 15 ST. VOLODYMYR CATHEDRAL THE 5a Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. Univer- 10 Bankova str, Khreschatyk. The sytet. Located centrally, Saint Volody- House with Chimaeras is an Art Nou- myr’s Cathedral is the mother church of veau building, build in the period of Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The cathe- 1901–1902 by noted architect Vladislav dral was finished in 1882 to commemo- Gorodetsky, who was regarded as the rate the 900th anniversary of the bap- Gaudi of Kyiv. Originally an upmarket tism of Kyivan Rus by prince Volodymyr building, it derives its popu- the Great (St. Volodymyr). The design lar name from its ornate chimaera deco- was executed in a traditional Byzantine rations depicting various scenes of exotic architecture style with six-piered, three- animals and hunting scenes, which were apsed temple design crowned by seven added because Gorodetsky was an avid cupolas. The height to the cross of the hunter. It is situated on , main dome is 49 meters. Cathedral’s mo- across from the President of Ukraine’s of- fice in the historic Pechersk neighbour- saics and colourful interior particularly hood. Since 2005 it has been used as a strikes the eye. Its mosaics were execut- presidential residence for official and ed by masters from Venice and frescoes diplomatic ceremonies. were created by famous painters. THE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING INDEPENDENCE SQUARE & KHRES- The building of the National Bank of Independence Square CHATYK Ukraine opened in Kyiv in 1905. The main Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence facade was designed by O.Verbitskyi, Square) is well known throughout the who joined the project shortly after world as the place where supporters of construction started. The new building Yuschenko and the Orange Revolution featured electrical lighting and ventila- camped for weeks on end in October tion and a central heating system. In 2004. Throughout its history Maidan 1933, when the capital of Ukraine was was renamed six times. Khreschatyk, in transferred from Kharkiv to Kyiv, two its turn, is the main street of Kyiv. The more stories were added to the building entire street was completely destroyed to handle the growth. The Italian sculp- during WWII by the retreating tor Emilio Sala was invited to create the and rebuilt in the neoclassical style of decorations for the new building. post-war . Today, MONASTERY the street is the administrative and 40 Vydubytska str, Located adjacent to business centre of the capital, as well the Central Botanical Garden. The mon- as a popular place for Kyivans. During astery' history goes back to 1070. From weekends and public holidays, Khres- the 1596 () the Monastery chatyk is a car free zone and reserved for was the seat of Metropolitan bishops of The House with Chimaeras pedestrians. Among points of interest the Greek in Ukraine. situated along Khreschatyk there are 50 Vydubychy monastery was continuously metre People's Friendship Arch (called protected by Ukraine’s hetmans and 'The Yoke' by Kyivans, dedicated to the aristocratic families. Only a few churches unification of Russia and Ukraine), 19th of this monastery have survived over the centuries. One of these is the Collegiate century National Philharmonic building, Church of Saint Michael, which was built National Musical Academy Concert Hall, on behest of Vsevolod I and partly recon- Building, Kyiv Passage, Cen- structed between 1766 and 1769. The tral Department Store, the 19th century Ukrainian baroque structures include Bessarabsky Indoor Market and Bessar- the magnificent 5-domed St. George Ca- absky Quarter. thedral, Saviour Church, and refectory, ST.NICOLAS CATHEDRAL all dating around 1700. A bell tower 77 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respub- was erected in 1727-1733 and built up likanskyi Stadion. The St. Nicholas Ro- in 1827-31. man Catholic Cathedral was erected in KITAYEVO MONASTERY the beginning of 20th century in a Goth- 15 Kitaevska str, tel. 527 9779 The mon- ic style featuring two 60 metre towers. astery (established in 14th century) has Today the cathedral houses the National remains of the 10th century caves and House of Organ and Chamber Music of underground galleries, as well as an- Ukraine and holds concerts regularly. cient settlement. St. Nicolas Cathedral WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 16 CITY TOURS & GUIDES City guides & Tours MYSTERIOUS KYIV tel. 491 1176, www.interesniy.kiev.ua NEW LOGIC (in Leonardo business centre) #523 - 17/52 Khmelnytskoho str, Teatralna, tel/fax 206 3322, 206 2200, www.newlogic. ua More than 20 different excursions in 12 different languages. Tours to Chernobyl. LANDSCAPE PARK Located in Bila Tserkva, slightly off the city, in some 80 km from Kyiv. It was founded in 1793 by Francisco Branicky in honour of his wife Alexandra. It is the largest dendro park in Ukraine with the area of 2 sq. km. Park museum is open daily, except Tuesday.. MOST EXOTIC PLACE ON EARTH DNIPRO RIVER CRUISE After 25 years from the nuclear disaster in April 1986 The river boat cruise starts usually at the central river sta- at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant the site and sur- tion Poshtova Ploscha. The navigation time is from March rounding area was ranked by the Forbes Magazine as to November with the peak in May to September. Thereare one of 'the most exotic place for tourism on earth'. To- numerous cruise routes ranging from nearby one-hour boat day several companies propose travel tours to this place, rides 'Kyiv Panorama' to enjoy the capital sights from the located 120 km north from Kyiv. The tour usually takes river, to a multi-day cruises to Kaniv, Zaporizhya, or even ship the form of a bus-ride from Kyiv in a group of several trips to Crimea, Odesa and in Turkey. More info: tel. visitors. One-day package include transportation and 428 7141, www.riverest.kiev.ua (short rides) or tel. 494 4606 food (though we recommend to bring snacks and water www.asku.com.ua (multi-day trips). with you). The sights include: Chernobyl reactor 4. You will be as close as 100 meters from the reactor sarcopha- SOFIYIVSKYI PARK gus. Although radiation level in this area will be higher than elsewhere in the Zone, you will not be exposed a www.sofiyivka.org.ua Located in city, roughly 200 km significant dose during your stay. Vehicle scrap yard. If south from Kyiv Sofiyivsky landscape park in was founded in you’re lucky you’ll be able to see the scrap yard contain- 1796 by the Polish nobleman count StanislawPotocki. There ing the contaminated emergency vehicles, fire tenders, are many scenic areas in the park including waterfalls, foun- ambulances, trucks and helicopters which tended the tains, ponds and a stone garden. It is one of the most famous disaster. Pripyat city. Famous ghost city once was home examples of late 17th or early 18th century European land- to 50,000 residents today is a freeze-frame of 1980’s scape garden design that has been preserved to the present Soviet life. Propaganda slogans still hang on walls, and time. The Park was named one of the Seven Wonders of children’s toys and other items remain as they were in Ukraine in 2007, based on voting by experts and the Internet 1986. Sights are schools, kinder-garden, public build- community. ings and the amazing culture palace which contains a swimming pool, cinema and gym, and overlooks the MUSEUM OF STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCES famous Ferris wheel. The view from one of the Pripyat’s Tel. 05161 73972, 05161 65427, 05161 73230, www.rvsn. tall buildings reveals that the power plant is chillingly com.ua Open 10:00-17:00 Located in Kirovograd oblast, close to the town where its workers lived. More info at near Pobuzke village (Uman-Mykoleyev Rd). This museum www.pripyat.com was founded in 2000 based on real complex and infrastruc- ture of the Soviet era intercontinental ballistic missiles silo launchers. Museum consists of the located in the field battle launching positions, infrastructure, and the special auxiliary ground equipment.

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WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 20 PARKS & OPEN SPACES Venetianand Dolobetsky islands with Also known as the green city, the Venetian Bridge connecting the Kyiv has more parks than any two it includes an amusement park, other Ukrainian town and counts beaches, boat rental, tennis, paintball roughly 80 parks ranging by and football, water attractions, restau- area from 4.5 square kilometres rants, casino and Sun-City open spaces to small downtown beach disco club, spooky open-air So- squares. The green nature of the viet era gym and riverboat excursions. city is probably most notable by MARIYINSKY PARK the green hills of the right bank Arsenalna. Centrally mapped in along the Dnipro river and several the Pechersky neighbourhood next islands that have been relatively to the House of Parliament, Cabinet of Ministers. This park is adjacent to untouched by development. the and Miskiy Sad (City Garden), earlier called Gosudarev ASKOLD'S GRAVE PARK Sad (Czar’s Garden), which has several Arsenalna. Located centrally this monuments, fountains and an open- park (парк Аскольдова могила) on air green theatre. The park is further the steep bank of Dnipro is marked by a linked by the 1912 build cast-iron monument atop the Ugorske Hill - the Parkovy Bridge (also known as the lov- Askold's Grave. This place is identified ers bridge) with Khreshatyi Park. The Central Botanical Garden with a burial mound of Askold the ruler latter has a number of monuments, of Kyiv in the 870s. This park is good including the the Arc for Friendship of for a calm walk though some slopes Nations, the Pillar to the Magdeburg and ascents may appear pretty sporty Rights (once enjoyed by Kyiv), and the enough for elderly. excellent watchpoint overlooking Podil CENTRAL BOTANICAL GARDEN neighbourhood and left bank of the Also called the Botanical Garden of the city. Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, it is TRUKHANIV ISLE the second largest open space in Kyiv Located amidst the Dnipro River oppo- covering around 1.3 square kilometres. site the historical Podil neighbourhood It contains more than 13,000 species is the largest open of plants including trees, shrubs, flow- space in Kyiv with the area of 4.5 square ers and other plants from all over the kilometres. It can be accessed both by world. The garden with it's slopes is Moskovskyi and Pedestrian bridges. considered the most picturesque in The former divides the isle into north- Kyiv neighbouring to the Vydubychi ern Park Druzhby Narodiv which is ac- Monastery. The time of lilac blossom cessible only by car and southern isle (late spring) is the most busy season part which is within walking distance Volodymyr's Hill Park in the garden. If you consider to picnic from the . Trukhaniv this is the place though the place is very Island contains numerous cafes, restau- popular with local folks and quite noisy rants, sport complexes, hotel, and the on weekends. largest and the cleanest city beaches. FOMIN BOTANICAL GARDEN The island is also popular for fishing. Universytet. Excellent location in the This place has the cleanest air in the very centre. Established in 1839 by Kyiv capital making the island very good for University the garden covers roughly recreational activities, including biking 0.2 square kilometres. The place is and long distance running, and cross good for walking or a morning jog for country skiing in winters. neighbouring residents. It has also a ST. VOLODYMYR'S HILL children's playground. The garden's Poshtova Ploscha. This park lies University section houses over 8000 between the old city and Podil neigh- species of plants and a 30-meter tall bourhood. Funicular ride from the greenhouse which lodges the oldest Poshtova Ploscha to the upper Old City palm trees in Ukraine. We tried our best (Mikhailivska Square) is a must. The to venture in it but every time it was park is a beautiful place for romantic closed to public. promenades and has several watch- points uncovering magnificent pano- This park lies between the two parts rama that overlooks historical Podil Fomin Botanical Garden of the capital Hidropark on the Quarter and the river. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL HOTELS & APARTMENTS 21

Kyiv offers a range of business-class hotels in the city centre, as well as moderately priced accommodation. Generally, room rates are much higher than in Western Europe. The staff of most hotels is fluent in English. For your convenience all rates are listed in US$ provided that exchange rate is 1$=8,00 UAH, however, room rates may vary depending on weekdays, season, or currency fluctuation. We used the star ratings here as indicated by hotels themselves, however, these ratings do not necessarily reflect the quality of amenities or service provided. Enjoy your stay in Kyiv! Wi-Fi = Internet access,  = We recommend PREMIER PALACE ««««« Wi-Fi 5-7 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd, Khreschatyk, tel. 537 4500, fax 279 8772, www.premier-palace.com Rates: single $400-470, Luxury double $530-675, junior suite $600-700, suite $1180-1285, HYATT REGENCY ««««« Wi-Fi suite apartment $4250. Rates include VAT and . Kyiv 5 Tarasovoi str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 581 1234, fax 581 first five-star hotel logged in the commercial city occupying 1235, www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com Rates: single $665, double nicely renovated 1909 Art-Noveau building. Hotel has eight $690, junior suite $785, suite $950. Firm location with many accommodation floors, two restaurants, four bars, cafe, casino, historical landmarks and numerous shops within easy reach. deluxe fitness club, and underground parking. Two executive INTERCONTINENTAL ««««« Wi-Fi floors feature conference rooms, library, and business centre. 2A Velyka str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 219 RADISSON «««« Wi-Fi  1919, fax 219 1929, www.intercontinental.com/kiev Rates: 22 Yaroslaviv Val str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 492 2200, fax 492 standart $365, junior suite $610, suite $1110. Rates include 2210 www.radissonsas.com Rates from $430. Rates include breakfast, VAT. Centrally located newly built luxury hotel VAT, fitness centre use and free Wi-Fi. Radisson Kyiv has se- within walking distance from main historic sights and busi- cure and central location within walking distance to business ness centre. centres, government offices, and the city's main street - Khres- OPERA HOTEL ««««« Wi-Fi chatyk. It offers the best Buffet Breakfast in the city. Hotel’s 53 B.Khmelnytskoho str, Universytet, tel. 581 7070, fax 537 255 spacious rooms are designed in 3 distinct styles. Hotel has 7373 www.opera-hotel.com.ua Rates: single $580, double all facilities for business meetings and conferences. $605, junior suite $700, suite $1140. Rates include breakfast, RIVIERA «««« Wi-Fi  VAT, use of fitness centre, and Wi-Fi access. Centrally located 15 Sahaidachnoho str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 581 2828, hotel offers 138 rooms with the suites designed after famous fax 581 2868, www.rivierahotel.com.ua Rates: single/double operas in Japanese, Italian, Russian, Egyptian, French, and $390-475, junior suite $550, suite $700-810. Rates include Moroccan furnishing. Rooms have air conditioner, TV, mini bar, VAT and breakfast. Lodged in the newly-build Art-Noveau and phone. Business floor feature private check-in/check-out, house this hotel is especially convenient by its location being and upgrade amenities. Business centre and conference room surrounded by park and numerous sights of the historical Podil feature all necessary facilities and services. Quarter along with Kyiv business centre.

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VOZDVYZHENSKY «««« Wi-Fi  60 Vozdvyzhenska str, tel. 531 9900, fax 462 5843, www. vozdvyzhensky.com Rates: single $225, double $340, junior suite $430, suite $470. Rates include VAT and breakfast. This special hotel is mapped just a stone’s throw from the famous Andriyivskyi Descent. Nice customised rooms with comfortable furniture and TV, phone, air-conditioner, mini-bar, and Internet access. Transfers, room service, laundry, and tickets booking. Upmarket BAKKARA ART-HOTEL Wi-Fi 6 Naberezhne shose, tel. 537 73 37, 223 44 00, fax 537 73 53, www.bakkara-hotel.com.ua Parking. Located in the Dnipro riverside Bakkara Art-Hotel has 208 comfortable rooms air- conditioned and equipped with security system, TV, free Inter- net access, safe, mini-bar, and phone. CITY PARK HOTEL Wi-Fi 20 Vorovskoho str, tel. 451 8710, 503 7790, fax 451 8727, www.cityparkhotel.com.ua Small boutique hotel located in the city centre offers cosy rooms with modern furnishing and air-conditioning, orthopaedic mattress, TV, safe, mini-bar, and free Wi-Fi Internet. DNIPRO «««« Wi-Fi 1/2 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 254 6777, fax 254 6737, www.dniprohotel.kiev.ua Rates: single $140, double $215, junior suite $280, suite $330, superior suite $440 (VAT and breakfast included). Perfectly situated hotel in the lively cultural and business centre of Kyiv. Rooms equipped with phone, Internet access, and TV. Business centre, ATM, currency exchange, luggage room, and parking. KAMELOT Wi-Fi 4 Melnykova str, Lukyanivska, tel. 455 9467, www.kamelot. in.ua Rates: single/double $125, junior suite $150, suite $175- 200. Rates include and VAT. Kyiv best mini-hotel mapped slightly out of centre limits is notable for a design and furnish- ing depicting a medieval castle interior. KHRESCHATYK ««« Wi-Fi  14 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 279 7339, 279 8544 fax 278 5111 www.khreschatik.kiev.ua Rates: single $85, double $120, suite $135-260. Rates include VAT and breakfast. Excellent location at the capital’s busiest Khreschatyk street with busy pavements and long lines of shops. Rooms are fur- nished with TV, telephone, refrigerator and air-conditioner. Business centre and parking available. KYIV «««« 26/1 M.Hrushevskogo str, Arsenalna, tel. 253 0155, fax 253 6432, www.htl.kiev.ua Rates: junior suite $150, suite $190. VAT and breakfast included. Hotel Kyiv benefits from its excep- tional location neighbouring to the buildings of Parliament, Cabinet of Ministers, Mariyinsky Palace, and City Park. LYBID ««« Wi-Fi  1 Peremohy ploscha, Vokzalna, tel.239 7600, fax 236 6336, www.hotellybid.com.ua Rates: single $100 (UAH 805), double $115 (UAH 930), junior suite $130 (UAH 1050), suite $170-275 (UAH 1400-2150). Rates include breakfast and VAT. Parking. This hotel resides in the busy centre. All 273 air-conditioned comfy rooms have modern amenities including Sat-TV, phone, electronic security system, and room service. Allergic-proof and nonsmoker rooms on request. Business centre and confer- ence rooms have all necessary facilities. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL HOTELS & APARTMENTS 23

NATSYONALNY «««« Wi-Fi  PODOL PLAZA HOTEL «««« 5 Lypska str, Arsenalna, tel. 255 8888, fax 255 8997, www. 7a Kostyantynivska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 503 92 natsionalny.kiev.ua Rates: single/double $210, junior suite 92, fax 503 92 20, www.podolplazahotel.com.ua Rates: $245, suite $310-$430.Rates include VAT and breakfast. Ex- single $150, double $200, junior suite $200-270, suite $370- cellent location near the Parliament and Cabinet of Ministers 550. Rates include VAT and breakfast. Lodged in completely building. This hotel is notable for hosting foreign leaders such renovated delight Art-Nouveau building in the historical Podil. as Jaques Chirac and Helmut Koll. Cosy rooms go with TV, Air-conditioned comfortable rooms with all necessary facilities phone, safe, mini-bar, air-conditioning and Internet access. and equipment. Hotel features also a business centre with all facilities. RUS’ «««Wi-Fi PRESIDENT HOTEL««««Wi-Fi 4 Hospitalna str, Palats Sportu, tel. 256 4000, fax 289 4396, 12 Hospitalna str, Palats Sportu, tel. 256 3256, fax 256 3254, www.hotelrus.kiev.ua Rates: single $95-130, double $120- www.president-hotel.com.ua Rates: single $100-135, double 150, suite $165-240. Rates include breakfast and VAT. Lodged $120-155, junior suite $240-403, suite $380. Rates include VAT, in a quiet centre within easy reach from historical sights, shops, breakfast, swimming-pool, sauna, and use of fitness centre. and elegant restaurants. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped This hotel lies in the city centre in quiet neighbourhood. Mod- with TV, phone, and mini-bar. Business centre and parking. ern comfy rooms ranging from economy to president apart- VISAK «««« ment are at your service. Each room comes with telephone, TV, 17 Obolonska Naberezhna, tel/fax 581 7360 www.visak-hotel. air-conditioner, and mini-bar. com.ua Newly built hotel located in the northern neighbourhood.

Senator Apartment Hotel 6 Pyrohova str, tel. 200 7755, fax 200 7733, www.senator- Mid-Range apartments.com.ua Centrally located upmarket apartment- ADRIA ««« hotel in a fully restored historical building. Each of the 26 2 Rayisy Okipnoi str, Livoberezhna, tel. 568 4457, 568 4477, apartments is fully equipped and furnished and ranges fax 517 8933, www.adria.kiev.ua Rates: single $70, double in size from one to four spacious rooms. Modern , $75, junior suite $145, VAT included. Lodged on the left bank washer/dryer, high-speed Internet access, Sat TV, 24/7 se- near the International Exhibition Centre, Adria is a higher qual- curity, and parking at your service. ity hotel inside another hotel named Tourist.

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SALUTE ««« Internet plug (junior suite only). Hotel features meeting facili- 11B Sichnevoho Povstannia str, Arsenalna, tel. 494 1420 ties and parking. 1420, fax 280 6130, www.salutehotel.kiev.ua Rates: single ATTACHE $95, double $120, junior suite $155,suite $190-235. Rates 59 Zhylianska str, Vokzalna, tel. 501 1155, fax 501 1155, include breakfast, and VAT. Owing to its extraordinary, an [email protected], www.attache.com.ua Rates: single $120, UFO-looking architecture, hotel Salute has become one of the double $150, suite $235, VAT included. Parking. symbols of Kyiv. Located near parks and picturesque slope ho- DOMUS Wi-Fi tel boasts magnificent panorama over the river, left bank, and 19 Yaroslavska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 462 5120, fax Lavra. Air-conditioned rooms go with TV and phone. 462 5145, [email protected], www.domus- SLAVUTICH hotel.kiev.ua, Rates: single $120, double $160, junior suite 1 Entuziastiv str, Livoberezhna, tel. 561 1111, fax 561 1170, $185, suite $220, superior suite $345 VAT included. Located in www.hotel-slavutich.com Rates: single $50, double $60, jun- Podil Quarter hotel occupies renovated 19th century building. ior suite $90, suite $105-120 VAT included. Rooms with TV and Rooms feature allergic-proof bedding, Sat-TV, safe, mini-bar, phone, TV, telephone, air-conditioner, and mini-bar. phone, and air-conditioning.

KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL HOTELS & APARTMENTS 25 DIPLOMAT HOTEL 59 Zhylianska str, Palats Sportu, tel. 587 5380, fax 569 9399, www.diplomat-hotel.kiev.ua Rates: single $95, double $100, VAT and breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi Internet. Parking. Lo- cated in the lively centre this mini-hotel occupies one level of a newly-built apartment block. Air conditioned rooms are equipped with modern furnishing, mini bar, and safe deposit box. EXPRESS ««« Wi-Fi 38/40 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. Universytet, tel. 234 2113, 503 3045, fax 503 3047, www.expresskiev.com Rates: single $90, double $110-125, junior suite $185, suite $245 VAT in- cluded. Centrally located, near the Central Train Station this hotel offers cosy rooms, each with Sat-TV, phone, refrigerator. GINTAMA Wi-Fi 9 Triokhsviatytelska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 5092, 278 5347, fax 279 4941, www.gintama.com.ua, Rates: single $180, double $210, junior suite $280, suite $300-330. Rates include VAT and breakfast. IMPRESSA ««« Wi-Fi  21 Sagaidachnogo str, Pochtova Ploscha, tel. 239 2939, fax 463 7902, www.impressa.com.ua Rates: single/double $250, junior suite $275, suite $325- 370, superior suite $385. Rates include breakfast and VAT. Nice small hotel located in the lively Podil Quarter. Rooms are decorated and furnished in European design. Rooms are air- conditioned with mini-bar, TV, telephone. OBOLON’ Wi-Fi 29 Tymoshenka str, , tel. 412 0527, fax 414 5702, www.obolon-hotel.com.ua UKRAINA «««  4 Instytutska str, Khreschatyk, tel. 278 6675, fax 279 1788, ALL+TOGETHER www.ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua Rates: single $60-105, double 3 Chervonozoryany Blvd. Vokzalna, tel. 249 8059, fax 249 $90-120, junior suite $95-145, suite $140-200, suite apart- 8012 www.all-together.kiev.ua ment $340. VAT and breakfast included. Excellent location AIRPORT HOTEL BORYSPIL ««« right on the Independence Square. Rooms have phone, TV, and Boryspil Airport, tel. 281 7105, fax 281 7953, www.airport- refrigerator. Some rooms are air-conditioned. Parking. borispol.kiev.ua Located next to the Kyiv Boryspil International airport. Parking. BRATISLAVA ««« 1 Malyshka str, Darnytsa, tel. 537 3981, fax 559 7570, www. Moderate bratislava.com.ua Rates: single $40-90, double $70-125, 7-DAYS ««« junior suite $165, suite $185. Rates include breakfast and VAT. 4 Heroyiv Kosmosu str, Svyatoshin, tel. 407 2797, fax 407 Lodged on the left bank this hotel benefits from neighbouring 2443, www.7dney.com Rates: single $70, double $80, junior the International Exhibition Centre. Rooms with TV, mini-bar, suite $90, suite $135 VAT included. and phone.

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KOZATSKY «««  Campervans & Trailers 1/3 Mykhailivska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 279 4914, PROLISOK fax 279 2709, www.kozatsky.kiev.ua Rates: single $65-85, 139 Peremohy prospekt. Zhytomyrska, tel. 451 8038, 451 double $95, junior suite $100-140, suite $160. Rates include 9037, fax 444 0390, www.prolisok.com.ua Located in a park breakfast and VAT. Excellent location at the Independence zone on the edge of Kyiv this spot along with a hotel offers Square. Hotel offers cosy and comfortable rooms with phone, parking equipped for camper-vans and trailers. TV set and refrigerator. TOURIST ««« Wi-Fi 2 Rayisy Okipnoi str, Livoberezhna, tel. 568 4017, fax 517 Hostels & Backpackers 8253, www.hotel-tourist.kiev.ua Rates: single $65-90, dou- GOLDEN GATE HOSTEL ble $80-120, junior suite $70, suite $100-180. Rates include 18/1 g, Prorizna str (apt. 46, door code 353), Khreschatyk, breakfast, and VAT. Located on the left bank near the Interna- tel. 098 263 6507 www.hihostels.com.ua Located just off the tional Exhibition Centre. Rooms are with TV, refrigerator, and Khreschatyk on a very quiet street near Golden Gate. 27 beds. phone. TIU BACKPACKERS 18 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 098 669 4783, Inexpensive www.tiuhostels.com YAROSLAV HOSTEL DRUZHBA««« 10 Yaroslavska str, 5 Druzhby Narodiv Blvd. , tel. 528 3406, fax 528 Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 417 3189, 3387, www.hotel-druzhba.com.ua Rates: single $35, double www.hihostels.com.ua Located in the historical part of the $60, suite $110 VAT included. Located near Central Bus Station lower town Podil. Internet access. and Moskovska Square. ««« 70 Holosiyivskyi Blvd, tel. 520 2609, 520 2608, fax 520 2679, Apartments www.hotelmir.kiev.ua Uptown located hotel in Holosiyivskyi ALMATEYA district near Kyiv City airport and Central Bus Station and a tel. 237 9790, 063 237 9790, 067 500 0252, www.almateya. nice park. Modest but clean rooms. com One to three-rooms apartments for rent in the city centre. PARK HOTEL «« Rates from $60 to $170 per night. 2 Tsurupinska str, , tel. 422 0344/422 0355 www.park- DAILY RENT hotel.kiev.ua Rates: $40-120 breakfast and VAT included. tel. 360 6909, 067 209 6708, www.arendakiev.com.ua Rates: PROLISOK 1-room: $45-70, 2-room: $50-80, 3-room apartments: $80- 139 Peremohy prospekt. Zhytomyrska, tel. 451 8038, 451 120. Fully serviced apartments for daily rent. City centre. 9037, fax 444 0390, www.prolisok.com.ua Quiet hotel located DANIELLA HOTEL SERVICE in a park zone on the western edge of Kyiv with a parking 10 Kostelna str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 531 7387, 561 equipped for camper-vans and trailers. 6900, www.best-kiev-apartments.com Serviced apartments SPORT ««« for daily rent in the centre of Kyiv. 55a Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 289 GRATA APARTMENTS 0252, fax 289 7620, www.h-sport.kiev.ua 9a Mikhailivskyi provulok, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. ST.PETERSBURG «« 486 0757, fax 238 2603, [email protected], www. 4 Tarasa Shevchenka blvd. Khreschatyk, tel/fax 279 7472, accommodation.kiev.ua Fully furnished and serviced 279 7364, www.s-peter.com.ua Rates: single $35-70, dou- apartments in the centre of Kyiv. ble $50-100, triple $65, junior suite $105-125. Rates include KIEV APTS breakfast and VAT. If you choose this place you will benefit 11 Horodetskoho str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 361 8326, greatly by the excellent location near main Khreschatyk street 8 (093) 685 0076, www.kievapts.com Largest variety of fully and Bessarabska Square in the vey city centre. serviced apartments. Lowest prices. Located in the city centre.

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Kyiv restaurants represent nearly from all This cosy wooden house with rural wooden furniture is espe- cially popular among foreign tourists for offering traditional regions of the world, ranging from Japanese sushi, Ukrainian food and ease atmosphere. to Mexican Chili Diablo. Compared to European PECHERSKY DVORYK (Pechersky Yard) $$ cities, Kyiv restaurant prices may appear to be 6 Kriposnyi prov, Arsenalna, tel. 253 2667 www.dvoryk.com. slightly higher. With respect to service there are two ua Open 11:00-24:00. Located in the political heart of Kyiv this categories of restaurants. The one represents top and restaurant recreates an atmosphere of bourgeois life in Kyiv chain restaurants with excellent service, whereas the at the beginning of the 20th century. Restaurant claims that other lacks it, and we tried not to list these here. Most most dishes are unique and taken from old recipe-books. Res- restaurants are busy at evenings and reservations taurant's special is a la Russian Merchant. are recommended. So, here you have the list and, of PERVAK $$$  2 Rohnidynska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 235 0952, 246 7784 course, Ukrainian goes first. Enjoy your www.pervak.kiev.ua Open 11:00-24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00-02:00. in Kyiv! Parking. Located centrally in the vicinity of Bessarabska Square $$$ = Upmarket, $$ = Mid-range, $ = Inexpensive this establishment calls itself an ‘amusement palace’. Trylly, a Wi-Fi = Wireless Internet,  = We recommend trip back in the 19th century Kyiv is worth of attention - fasci- nating interior decorated with old artefacts that can be viewed endlessly. Authentic and wide selection of seafood. Try restaurant’s special drink liqueur Mikstura infused Ukrainian from 18 . FORTETSYA (Fortress) $$ PUZATA HATA (Paunchy Hut) $  21 Gongadze avenue, tel. 463 5131, Open 00-24. Out of town 1/2 Baseina str. Khreschatyk; 15 Khreschatyk str. Khres- located hotel and restaurant depicts Medieval fortress. One of chatyk; 24 Sahaidachnoho str. Kontraktova Ploscha, Open the largest Ukrainian and restaurant in Kyiv. This 08:00-23:00. Self service restaurants Puzata Khata is a right place boasts roomy seven halls each with different interior not pick for fast-dining in democratic atmosphere. It offers decent to mention terrace. Traditional Ukrainian in menu as and inexpensive food. well as grill and stuff. Special children's menu. SHYNOK $$ KHUTOROK IN AIRPORT BORYSPIL $$ 28 Lesi Ukrainki blvd, tel. 285 5777, Open 11:00-00:00. Park- (in Airport Boryspil, Terminal B, 2nd floor) tel. 466 6313, Open ing. Small Ukrainian folk restaurant-museum with a lot differ- 00-24. If you have missed all opportunities to explore Ukrain- ent interesting exhibits. Most popular dishes from all Ukrain- ian cuisine this restaurant is a chance. Located on the 2nd ian regions. From the menu: smoked sausage, Ukrainian ravioli floor of the Boryspil International terminal B, this restaurant called 'vareniki' stuffed with various fillings, thick welcomes round the clock to make a farewell impression of soup with pork ribs 'borsch', and salceson. Wide selection of Ukrainian cuisine. strong drinks 'nastoyankas'. KORCHMA $$ Wi-Fi SPOTIKACH $$$ Wi-Fi 44a Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 279 4071, 278 2901, 16 Volodymyrska str, tel. Open 00-24, Parking. This restaurant is notable for serving 586 4095, Open 11:00-24:00. Parking. Excellent home-style genuine Cossack cuisine including kulish, and dishes Ukrainian cuisine restaurant located just off the Sophia cathe- cooked on roasting jack. In addition here you can taste original dral in the Old Town. strong drinks such as pervak, and different nastoikas. TSARSKE SELO (Tsar’s Village) $$  LIPSKY OSOBNYAK (Lipsky Mansion) $$$ 42/1 Sichevoho Povstannia str, Arsenalna, tel. 288 9775, 15 Lipska str, Arsenalna, tel. 254 0090 Open 11:30-01:00. 280 3066 www.tsarske.kiev.ua Open 11:00-01:00. Parking. Live music. Parking. Situated in the highly fashionable Lipsky Located near the Lavra this restaurant strives for preservation neighbourhood, this is the top restaurant in Kyiv that special- of traditions and it must be admitted that Tsarskoe Selo is very ises in haute Ukrainian cuisine. The fact that restaurant was good at creating atmosphere of Ukrainian rural eating house visited by Gio Armani, Rudy Giuliani, , and many and serving genuine food. Upon leaving you are in for a sur- other renowned politicians and celebs speaks for itself. prise - Ukrainian tradition requires you to be given a drink na MONASTYRSKA TRAPEZNA $$ konya (one for the road). Live Ukrainian folk music. 40 Vydubytska str, Druzhby Darodiv, tel. 451 4256, 501 2717 VEDENSKA SADIBA $$  Open 10:30-02:00. Non-Smoker hall. Live music. Parking. This 25 Vvedenska str, Tarasa Shevchenka, tel. 417 4179, 417 venue is the place for people who want to kill two birds with 8710, Open 11:00-23:00. Parking. Nonsmoker hall. One of the one stone. The two-in-one restaurant and museum occupies best Ukrainian restaurants in the Podil boasts cosy wooden the two-storied extension of the with interior with a setting of different obsolete instruments and the Cucuteni ceramics, ancient books, and other artefacts devices depicting medieval tavern. Restaurant serves Ukrain- exhibited in it. The cuisine is represented with a variety of old- ian dishes and a range fish meals. Ukrainian dishes. The restaurant’s special drink is vareniukha ZA DVOMA ZAITSAMI (chasing two hares) $$ - a strong liqueur made of dry fruits and with . 34 Andriyivskyi uzviz Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 279 7972 O’PANAS $$  Open 11:00-23:00. Parking. Authentic Ukrainian cuisine. Lo- 10 Tereshenkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 585 0523, 235 2132, cated on the famous Andriyivskyi Descent and named after old www.opanas.com.ua Open 08:00-01:00. You can find this res- Ukrainian comedy restaurant features racy interior depicting taurant easily if you are in the central Park. the rich life of the famous street in 19th century. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 28 RESTAURANTS GORETS (Highlander) $$$ American 9 Vorovskoho str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 272 1549, Open 12:00- ARIZONA BBQ $$  01:00. Parking. The first impression of Caucasian hospitality 25 Naberezhno-Khreschatytska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, creates welcoming highlander in traditional Georgian hat and tel. 425 2438. Open 08:00-24:00. Parking. Kyiv first expat costume. A variety of and other meat dishes in Geor- venue entertains with pool, darts, and big screen TVs broad- gian and Adygei flavour can be savoured here. Find in the list casting sporting events. Children’s parties are held on Sunday exceptional Caucasian wine. afternoons. Real American burgers and dishes on grill are in the restaurant’ menu. KUVSHYN (Jug) $$$ Wi-Fi  PIZZA PAPA $ 94/10 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 82 Artema str, Lukyanivska, tel. 486 7072. Open 11:00- 592 6363, www.2k.com.ua, Open 12:00-02:00. Parking. This 23:00. Parking. Here you can have the best American pizza restaurant has stylish interior with wrought furniture and in Kyiv. You can custom your meal individually using different offers probably the best Georgian , , and toppings for a different size pizza pie from kids to a one-kilo shashliks in Kyiv. giant family pizza. MIMINO $$  SOHO $$$ Wi-Fi 10a Spaska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 417 3545, Open 82 Artema str, Lukyanivska, tel. 484 0351. Open 11:00- 11:00-01:00. This restaurant speciality are Georgian cheeses, 24:00. Parking. Admired for its pleasant atmosphere, live jazz and meat spices delivered from Georgia. Restaurant music, elegant interior, and comfy leather sofas this restaurant features genuine Georgian wines and strong Chacha. creates a feel of true delight. If you are after real Texas steak or refined and flawless fish dishes this place is the right pick. Menu lists more than 400 kinds of wine. Chinese T.G.I. FRIDAY’S $$ LUN VAN $$ 5a Bessarabska ploscha Khreschatyk, tel. 235 4264, www. 26 B.Khmelnytskoho str, tel. 279 8191, Open 11:00-24:00. fridays.com.ua Open 11:00-23:00. The Friday’s serves good Parking. This restaurant claims to serve the best Peking Duck food, creates a friendly environment, and does a superior and royal shrimps in Kyiv. Chinese . Business lunch offer- service. ings from 11:00 to 17:00. VOSTOK (East) $$$ 11 Naberezhno-Khreschatytska str, tel. 537 0240, Open: 12:00- Arabic 22:00. Parking. Authentic by native Chinese MAROCANA $$  chef. Pleasant interior features japanned dark red furniture 24 Lesi Ukrainki Blvd, , tel.254 4999, 206 0156, and light painted walls with Eastern design. www.carte-blanche.com.ua Open 09:00-02:00. Parking. Styl- ish merger of eastern luxury and European comfort along with Arabic - fusion cuisine and lunge-music highlighted Marocana Central Asian as one of the most fashionable Kyiv restaurants. KARAVAN $$ Wi-Fi 10 Klovskyi uzviz, tel. 280 9577, Open 12:00-24:00. Parking. Centrally located Uzbek restaurant offers Central Belgian and vegetarian menu. This place offers excellent lamb dishes BELLE VUE $$  with the best roasted lamb in the city. Interior represents a 7 Saksahanskoho str, Palats Sportu, tel. 289 8780, www. typical Central Asian courtyard with sofas. belle-vue.com.ua Open 11:00-23:00. Parking. This brasserie is notable for serving different sorts of genuine Belgian though the prices are fairly high. The Belle Vue special is one Czech meter-long sausage, in addition you can taste here famous PILSNER BAR $$ Belgian based on beer - Brussels’s Vaali and the ap- 20 Pushkinska str, Teatralna, tel. 235 2101, Open 11:00- ples in ‘Leffe’ style. 24:00. Classical Czech beer restaurant interior. You can always LE COSMOPOLITE $$ find here original Czech Pilzner and specialties for beer. 47 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 278 7278, Open U HROMOGO POLA $$ 11:00-23:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-02:00. Parking. Centrally located 4 Suvorova str, Arsenalna, tel. 280 5007 www.uhromogopo- brasserie serves authentic Belgian beer - 10 kinds of draft, and la.com.ua Open 10:00-24:00. This restaurant offers a number 12 kinds of bottled beer. Traditional Belgian French and Ger- of special Czech dishes, poultry, and a variety of grilled stuff. man beer dishes and snacks. Famous Czech beer Krusovice in light or dark. Caucasian ANI $$$ Wi-Fi  French 72 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 590 ANNABELLE $$$ 2565, Open 11:00-24:00. Parking. This venue offers genuine 57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. featuring excellent Caucasian shashliks and 287 7334, 287 4325, Open 11:00-24:00. Parking. The first kebabs in a number of aromas and flavours with sauces and French restaurant in Kyiv invites to explore the French fragrant herbs. Live folk music. cuisine in all its excellence. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL Your guide  Cuisine to Ukrainian

Borsch is a vegetable soup. Traditional borsch is based on beets giving it a strong Varenyky are boiled . These are red colour. Borsch is served with smetana (sour ), and pampushki (small hot filled usually with meat, potatoes, or topped with chopped ). and topped with and shkvarky (fried Kulish is a traditional Cossack dish which is bits of bacon and ). Among other fillings something between a soup and a . there are , berries or seasoned fruits. Kulish is based on a rooster broth with Varenyky go well with smetana (). additive of , , , different , and eggs. Salo or Smaletas is pork underskin fat (lard) which is Domashnya served usually in Kovbasa is a tra- slabs or minced Holubtsy are cabbage ditional Ukrain- with garlic and leaves stuffed with ian sausage vegetables. minced meat and . made from fine chopped meat of a boar or deer with minced lard and spices.

Mlyntsy - these are Deruny - these crepes served with are potato fritters cottage cheese, that are served meat, caviar, or with smetana fruits. (sour cream). mlintsy are filled usually with poppy seeds and served in a pouch like fashion. Yazyk - boiled neat's tongue served salted and Kruchenyky - these are with smetana small meat rolls filled with (sour cream). or cheese and smothered in broth.

Syrnyky - these are fried quark cheese , garnished with sour cream, Medovukha is semi-strong al- jam, honey, or apple coholic drink made from honey . and contains roughly 20 percent of alcohol by volume.

Images courtesy of Andrey Azarov (www.talerka.ru) 30 RESTAURANTS FELLINI $$$ Indian 5 Horodetskoho str, Khreschatyk, tel. 279 5462, Open 00-24. NEW BOMBAY PALACE $$ French and Italian exclusive cuisine. Wide selection of 33a Druzhby Narodiv Blvd. Druzhby Narodiv, tel. 285 8708, dishes and French, Italian, and Georgian wines. Open 10:00-04:00, parking. Authentic . Stylish LE GRAND CAFE $$$ interior dazzle with Asian luxury. Widest choice of vegetarian 4 Muzeynyi provulok Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 7208, dishes in Kyiv. Open 11:00-23:00, parking. The best part of this place is that it is expensive and this makes it very empty most of the time. If you are after intimacy, good food and excellent service, this International & Fusion is the place. BEER LOFT $$ WINSTUB TAVERN 12 Lugova str, tel. 206 4202, Open 11:00-23:00. Located in Kyiv 9 Andriyivska str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 428 8370, Open largest shopping mall Karavan, this beer cafe is worth of a pit- 11:00 - 23:00, guarded parking. Located on Podil the Winstub stop. Italian and courses as well as beer offered tavern-restaurant offers French and German cuisine and claims here are great at recondition after shopping. to serve genuine Alsace dishes in Kyiv. Cosy rural style interior BELVEDERE $$$ and good service. Live folk music. 1 Dniprovskyi uzviz Arsenalna, tel. 288 5070, www.belve- dere.kiev.ua, Open 11:00-24:00, parking. As the very name of the restaurant implies, Belvedere uncovers magnificent pano- German rama that overlooks from its step-like construction over Lavra, CHATEAU BREWERY $$ Wi-Fi Podil, Dnipro River, and Kyiv’s left bank. The place has good 24 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 279 3704, selection of seafood and sushi. Open 00-24. Nonsmoker hall. This beer restaurant has its own KARETNIY $$ Wi-Fi mini-brewery and offers good draught. In addition they serve 15a Prorezna str., tel. 278 57 57, Open 11:00-23:00, www. a range of traditional beer dishes - Bavarian sausage, Polish kareta.kiev.ua Best exclusive cuisine. Wide selection of salads bigos, and the like. and main dishes. You can sing your favorite hits at karaoke. SCHNITZEL HOUSE $$ TERRACE $$ 51 Saksahanskoho str, tel. 289 0667, 286 8509, Open 10:00- 60a Vozdvyzhenska str, tel. 531 9933, Open 11:00-23:00, park- 02:00. Weighty portions of German cuisine and 28 types of ing. Terrace presents luxury atmosphere and offers best Euro- schnitzel are served here, and a fervent German songs accom- pean and Ukrainian dishes cooked on special French rotisserie. paniment creates jolly mood of Oktoberfest. Vegetarian menu.

KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL RESTAURANTS 31 TEN-PO $$ Italian 34/2 Esplanadna str, Palats Sportu, tel. 246 7124, www.ten- AMICI MI EXTRAORDINARY CAFE $$$ Wi-Fi po.com.ua, Open 11:00-22:00 If you are tired with annoying 67 Honchara str, Universytetr, tel. 501 1690 No, this is not sushi you can find nearly everywhere in Kyiv (I personally will 'yet another Italian restaurant'. Firstly, because besides of tra- no wonder in finding them, say, in Kyiv pharmacies one day), ditional Italian dishes that are made at a gourmet level, their here you can have, not to mention sushi, different Japanese menu represents also all-European culinary values. Secondly, salads, soups, rice meals, noddles, and desserts. Italian character is something more than a taste of food and wines. It is also a gracious interior, and a special artistry of the waiters, and in order to get complete idea of the Amici Mi one Jewish & Kosher should visit this 'Extraordinary Cafe'. KING DAVID $$ BOCCONCINO Wi-Fi 24 Esplanadna str, Palats Sportu, tel. 235 7436, Open 11:00- 2 Mechnikova str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 593 3710 This classical 23:00. Lodged in the city centre this restaurant has two halls: Italian restaurant and pizzeria is located in the premises of the Jewish Street and main marble hall. Walls feature pictures of Parus sky-scrapper. Pretty reasonable prices, sweet stylish in- night . Jewish background music. Menu offers true terior, tasty traditional Italian meals and light atmosphere. kosher and all the food products are delivered from Israel. CIRO'S POMODORO Wine card includes also kosher wine. 12 Shota Rustaveli str, Palats Sportu, tel. 221 4545 www. TZIMMES $$ pomodoro.kiev.ua Open 12:00-05:00 5 Ihorivska str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 428 7579, Open 11:00- DA VINCI FISH CLUB $$$ Wi-Fi 22:00, parking. Very good Podil located restaurant. Here you 12 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 490 3434, Open can have meals maximally approximated to kosher require- 11:00-24:00, parking. This exorbitantly priced place is popular ments. Cosy atmosphere and affable staff. Good selection of with politicians, business folks and socialites, and if you have Israeli wine. unlimited expense accounts this definitely the place to go. IL PATIO $$ 5a Bessarabska ploscha, Khreschatyk, tel. 246 4327, Open 11:00 - 22:00, parking. Korean MILLE MIGLIA RISTORANTE $$ Wi-Fi HAN GANG (in Radisson SAS hotel) 22 Yaroslaviv Val Zoloti Vorota, tel. 1 Entuziastiv str, Livoberezhna, tel. 294 1414, Open 11:00- 492 2255, Open 13:00-23:00. This restaurant was inspired by 24:00, parking. Getting to this Korean – Japanese restaurant the progressive design, elegance and atmosphere of the Mille takes a small effort. Hop over the Dnipro to the bank and the Miglia race for touring cars created in 1926 to run over 1,000 Slavutich Hotel, ascend to the 16-th floor and turn right out of miles from Brescia to Rome via Florence and back. Menu offer the lift. Once inside you’ll discover that the minor travel hassle a taste of the distinctive cuisine and wines of the regions of was well worth it. The panoramic view of the right bank and Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Lazio and Le Marche. the stunning domes of Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra is arguably the VESUVIO PIZZA $ best in the city. Skip the Japanese and order the Korean – you 2 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. Khreschatyk, tel. 235 6681; 25 won’t be disappointed. Karaoke is available. Reytarska str, tel. 278 3028; 2a Balzaka str, tel. 459 7306 www. KHANKOOKWAN $$ vesuvio.ua Open 10:00-22:00 The capital first pizzeria still spin 10A Zhelyabova str, , tel. 458 4514, Open 10:00- delicious small and large pizzas at moderate prices. Spaghetti, 22:00, parking. The restaurant with hard-reading name offers salads and desserts are also on offer, not to mention a variety exclusive variety of Korean dishes cooked on a grill. A dozen of of crepes. Friendly English-speaking staff. salads and traditional marinaded vegetables at your choice.

Mexican Japanese TEQUILA HOUSE $$ HAN GANG 8a Spasskaya str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 417 0358, Open 1 Entuziastiv str, Livoberezhna, tel. 294 1414, Open 11:00- 12:00-23:30, parking. Podil located restaurant offers aromatic 24:00, parking. Getting to this Korean – Japanese restaurant and spicy Tex-Mex cuisine. Hot tortillas, burritos, nachos, ta- takes a small effort. Hop over the Dnipro to the bank and the cos, and various grilled meat dishes are served here. Widest Slavutich Hotel, ascend to the 16-th floor and turn right out selection of Tequila in Kyiv - more than 20 kinds. Live music of the lift. Once inside you’ll discover that the minor travel Thursday - Saturday. hassle was well worth it. The panoramic view of the right bank and the stunning domes of Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra is arguably the best in the city. Skip the Japanese and order the Korean – you won’t be disappointed. Karaoke is available. Polish NOBU $$$ OPALKOVA KHATA $$ 12 Shota Rustaveli str, tel. 246 7734, 235 5227, Open 12:00- 16 Petropavlivska str, tel. 466 8806, 274 9782, www.opalkova. 24:00. This sushi bar serves one of the best Japanese fare in com.ua, Open 11:00-23:00. Located at ring-road (near Kyiv- Kyiv. Authentic oriental interior and native Japanese chef Zhytomyr junction) in a park zone, restaurant is fairly distant makes Japan to become closer to Kyiv. from the centre but it is worth to taste genuine Polish meals. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 32 RESTAURANTS STATUS BAR Serbian (in shopping mall Ukraina) 3 Peremohy ploscha, Univer- #011 (Belgrade phone code) $$ sytet, tel. 496 1590, Open 11.00-23.00, parking. Located on 18 Illinska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 2979 Open the 4th floor of the shopping mall Ukraina the Status bar is a 11:00-24:00, parking. Podil located restaurant has late 19th part of the VIP Status billiard club. Stylish interior performed in century interior and offers traditional Serbian dishes. dark-red wooden design. Private VIP niches. Live DJ sets 20:00- 23:00. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. Seafood VERNISSAGE CAFE-BISTROT #1 30 Andriyivskyi uzviz, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 2403, DA VINCI FISH CLUB $$$ Wi-Fi Open 11:00-23:00. Location at the Andriyivskyi Descent, nice 12 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 490 3434, Open atmosphere, excellent food, drinks, and good of this 11:00-24:00, parking. This exorbitantly priced place is popular cosy French cafe attracts greatly foreigners and Kyiv expats. with politicians, business folks and socialites, and if you have VERNISSAGE CAFE-BISTROT #2 unlimited expense accounts this definitely the place to go. 10 Sichovykh Stryltsiv str, tel. 272 2003. Location: Lvivska RYBNYI BAZAR (fish market) $$$ Square at the/Smirnova-Lastochkina street corner. Salads, 24A/2 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 278 2265, Open sushi, pizza. 11:00-24:00, parking. Located in the very centre this elegant restaurant offers excellent seafood meals. SOHO $$$ Wi-Fi 82 Artema str, Lukyanivska, tel. 484 0351. Open 11:00- Coffee & 24:00. Parking. Admired for its pleasant atmosphere, live jazz ANTRESOL Wi-Fi music, elegant interior, and comfy leather sofas this restaurant 2 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. Khreschatyk, tel. 235 8347. Open creates a feel of true delight. If you are after refined and flaw- 10:00-24:00, nonsmoker hall. Centrally located just across the less fish dishes this place is the right pick. Menu lists more than Bessarabska Square this is two-level cosy cafe featuring a huge 400 kinds of wine. bookcase, where you can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, affable staff, soft comfortable sofas, and a wide variety of books to read or to buy. Bars & Cigar clubs DOUBLE COFFEE BUDDHA BAR 42 B.Khmelnytskoho str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 234-69-78; 6 14 Khreschatyk str. (next to the Khreschatyk hotel), tel. 270 Mykhailivska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 206 6913; 1/2 76 76, Open 13:00-02:00. One of the most cult places of the Kostiantynivska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 206 6911; world. Visiting Buddha-bar can be compared with visiting a 17 Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 206 6914; www. SPA resort. This is how powerful its positive energy. Immerse doublecoffee.com.ua One of the best cafe chains in Kyiv though into a world of refined pleasures and enjoy the careless relax- their service is fairly slow comparing to Baltics. If you were in ing atmosphere - these are just few reasons to visit Buddha- their establishments in the Baltics you can easily recognise bar at least once and come back again. interior and convenient newspaper-like “Double Coffee Times” LA CASA DEL HABANO menu with mouth-watering illustrations of meals on offer. 13 Klovskyi uzviz, tel. 492 7448, 206 0157, Open 10:00-23:00. These are a variety of really good sandwiches, snacks, crepes, La Casa’s premises include restaurant hall, bar and cigar room. appetizers and, of course, excellent coffee & tea. In cigar section on offer there are 25 classical brand names of JAM CAFE cigars including limited edition products. 1/2 Institutska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 590 1815, LONDON CIGAR CLUB Open 10:00-24:00, nonsmoker area. Located on the second (in Dnipro hotel)1 Khreschatyk str, tel. 278 4708, Open 10:00- floor of the central shopping mall Globus. The best of this cafe 24:00. The Club invites to its public and VIP rooms to taste a is the panoramic view overlooking Independence Square and cigar from most popular brands as well as products from ex- its buzz. The Jam is very popular with foreigners and notable clusive manufacturers. for good food, exquisite deserts, and affable staff.

KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL RESTAURANTS 33 EDITOR'S TOP FIVE CAPPUCCINOS Pubs & Beer Restaurants #1 DOUBLE COFFEE BELFAST IRISH PUB 6 Mykhailivs’ka str, (Location: City centre, Maidan 4 Kontraktova Ploscha, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 6000, Open 09:00-23:00. Strange name for Irish pub... still, this spot Nezalezhnosti), tel. 206 6913, Open 00-24; is easy to find on Kontraktova Square. The pub attracts mostly 17 Khreschatyk str, (Location: City centre, Kyiv Passage), tel. foreign folks. 14 kinds of beer and wide selection of strong 206 6914, Open 08:00-02:00; drinks. Live sporting events on TV. 31 Sahaidachnoho str, (Location: City centre, Poshtova BELLE VUE $$  Ploscha), tel. 206 6918, Open 00-24. 7 Saksahanskoho str, Palats Sportu, tel. 289 8780, www. belle-vue.com.ua Open 11:00-23:00. Parking. This brasserie #2 TEATR KAVI KAFFA is notable for serving different sorts of genuine Belgian beer 5 Hryhoriya Skovorody str (Location: Podil, Kontraktova Plo- though the prices are fairly high. The Belle Vue special is one scha), tel. 425 3845, Open 09:00-23:00, Mon 11:00-23:00. meter-long sausage, in addition you can taste here famous Belgian desserts based on beer - Brussels’s Vaali and the ap- #4 ples in ‘Leffe’ style. 60 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. (Location: City centre, Ploscha LE COSMOPOLITE $$ Peremohy), tel. 238 7655, Open 10:00-24:00. Excellent 47 Volodymyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 278 7278, Open 11:00-23:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-02:00. Parking. Centrally located desserts, best apple strudel in Kyiv. brasserie serves authentic Belgian beer - 10 kinds of draft, and 12 kinds of bottled beer. Traditional Belgian French and Ger- #5 ANTRESOL man beer dishes and snacks. 2 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. (Location: City centre, Bessarab- BIER PLATZ $$ Wi-Fi ska Ploscha), tel. 235 8347. Open 10:00-01:00. 7 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (067) 407 5544, Open 11:00-24:00 GOLDEN GATE Coffee shops listed here are editor's best picks based on drink 15 Zolotovoritska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 235 5188, Open and service as well as establishment quality. The 'Top Five' 10:00-01:00, parking. This pub & restaurant offers largest se- has no advertising efforts and was not influenced by these lection of draught beer in Kyiv and serves bangers and mash, establishments given in the list. kidney pie, and special aged steaks. JOHN BULL PUB 36 Saksaganskoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 289 1369, 220 1369, REPRIZA Open 12:00 - 23:00. 10/5 Sahaidachnoho str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 417 1908, LUCKY PUB Open 10:00-22:00. Podil located spot with excellent coffee 13 Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 499 1313, Open 11:00-01:00. Is and desserts. a friendly place, where you can find cold beer, delicious appe- TEATR KAVI KAFFA (The theatre of coffee Kaffa) tizers and cool atmosphere. 11 big plasma TVs to watch your 5 Hryhoriya Skovorody St., Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 favourite games, 13 taps with draught beer from Germany, Ire- 3845. This place offers probably the widest selection of coffee land, England and Ukraine. Live music every Thursday, Friday in the city. In menu you can find more than 60 types of coffee and Saturday. Table football. ranging from Jamaica Blue Mountain and Columbia to India O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB  robust and Kenya fragrant with luxuriant taste. They 17a Mikhaylivska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 279 1584, also serve decaf in different favours. Excellent service. 279 0214, www.obriens.kiev.ua Open 08:00-02:00. Good lo- TIRAMISU cation near Independence Square. Western atmosphere, live 60 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd, tel. 238 7655, Open 10:00-24:00. sporting events on TVs, good food, and a wide variety of Irish Excellent desserts and probably the best apple strudel in Kyiv. beer.

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Shopping in Kyiv basically is the same as in any other Books European city. Most world brands are represented here, BUKVA however, some shops may try to sell fake goods even Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Globus shopping mall), tel. 585 1141, in respectable shops and from most popular fashion Open 10:00-22:00 brands. One thing that can catch your attention is that LITERA 11/61 Lva Tolstoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 234 8197, Open some shopping malls may have nearly more security 09:00-21:00 guards than shoppers and some shops are anxious to SIAYVO expose even a bizarre uniform dressed special forces 6 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 235 4366 Open rather than security managers. Of course it is silly but 10:00-22:00 counts normal in Kyiv. SVIT KNYHY Slavy ploscha Arsenalna, tel. 254 5009 Open 10:00-21:00 Art & Souvenir shops CENTRAL DEPARTMENT STORE Cash & Carry 2 B.Khmelnytskoho str, Khreschatyk, tel. 234 9505, Open 09:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-19:00. METRO CASH & CARRY (PETRIVKA) HALLMARK 26B Moskovskyi prospekt, Petrivka; tel. 8 800 501 4010, Maidan Nezalezhnosti Maidan Nezalezhnosti, shopping www.metro.ua mall Globus), tel. 590 1845, Open 09:00-22:00 METRO CASH & CARRY (POZNYAKY) SILVER BELLS 43, Grygorenko prospekt, Poznyaky; tel. 8 800 501 4010 18/29 Sichevoho Povstannia str, Arsenalna, tel. 254 5777 Open 10:00-20:00 SOUVENIRS Computers & Software 32 Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 235 4134 Open 10:00- COMPUTERLAND 19:00 (near Victory Square) 2 Dmytrivska str, Universytet, tel. 492 UKRAINIAN SOUVENIRS 3167 www.computerland.kiev.ua Laptops, desctops, software 31a Pushkinska str, Teatralna, tel. 234 2277 www.ukrsov. and hardware. kiev.ua Open 10:00-20:00 MACSTORE (in shopping mall Olimpiysky) 72 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikansky Stadion tel. 590 2552 www.macstore.com.ua Antiques Open 10:00-20:30. Apple computers and other products. ANTIQUE CENTRE 3 Andriyivskyi uzviz Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 1237 Open 10:00-19:00 Electronics & Communication ANTIQUE SALON NOKIA 11 Gorkoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 287 3758 Open 10:00- 2 Maidan Nezalezhnosti Maidn Nezalezhnosti, tel. 461 7946; 19:00 5 Lva Tolstoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 235 8417, Open 10:00- ANTIQUE SHOP 20:00. Nokia mobile phones & accessories. 11 Yaroslaviv Val Zoloti Vorota, tel. 234 7206, 234 5844 Open TSYFROVOY PORTAL (Digital Portal) 10:00-19:00 Maidan Nezalezhnosti Maidan Nezalezhnosti, in shopping GELOS mall Globus, tel. 585 1142, Open 10:00-22:00. Digital and 14 Sahaidachnoho str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 531 9927 video cameras, CD and MP3 players, audio&video. Open 11:00-19:00 UNITRADE 18 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 461 9070 www.unitrade.ua Open 09:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-20:00. Mobile phones and accessories, office equipment and PCs.

Fashion & Footwear CACHAREL & LAGERFELD (Menswear) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 590 1819, Open 10:00-22:00. CAMEL ACTIVE (Menswear & women’s wear) 24 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 461 9805, Open 11:00-20:00 ESPRIT (Menswear & women’s wear) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 590 1812, Open 10:00-23:00. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL What Ukraine? to bring back from

Pysanka is a traditional Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated using a wax-resist (batik) method. Bulava, which is both the military and a are meant to be decorative. ceremonial mace or baton carried by a , or the military head of a Cossack state. Today bulava is a symbol of the Presidency of Ukraine, and while being sworn into office President Dolls in traditional Ukrainian folk holds one. You can buy decorative ornamental costumes. You can find these bulava in most souvenir shops. nearly in every souvenir shop.

Petrikivska wood painting handi- Matryoshkas (a set of dolls of decreasing Kyiv is a brand of dessert craft articles featuring original sizes placed one inside another) are tra- cake, made in Kyiv since technique of painting wood in ditionally associated with Eastern Slavic 1950’s. The cake has be- flowers and plants, that create culture. You can find these at Andriyivskyi come one of the symbols unique lightness and expression descent in different themes, ranging of Kyiv city, particularly in design. from fairy tale characters to pop by its brand name and stars and Soviet leaders. package. The cake has a large layer of with hazel- nuts and caramel filling.

A bottle of . Horilka is a traditional Ukrainian strong drink analogous to Russian . One of the best selling kinds of horilka is Medova z Pert- sem (honey with red hot pepper). The best brands are Nemiroff, Khortytsa, Salo (slabs of pork underskin Mernaya, Medoff, and SV. fat) is the most stereotypical A CD of Ukrainian music. Along with jolly attribute of , Ukrainian folk music a good option is same as vodka in Russian. Okean Elzy (Океан Эльзи) currently the You can find plenty of salo at most popular pop-rock band in Ukraine, Bessarabka market. and Ruslana, the winner of the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest

Ukrainian beer (pyvo). Among other kinds L’vivske beer is one of the oldest Rushnik. Rushniks are in Ukraine (Brewery founded in 1715). traditional Ukrainian towels decorated with the ornamental pattern and used for ceremonial events. An example of their use would be a With Love from Ukraine (Ukraina z host offering his guests L’ubovyu) set of chocolate sweets is and salt, which available in shops as well as in the Kyiv would then be served on International’ duty-free. The set features a rushnik. a geographic embossed map of Ukraine. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 36 SHOPPING GLENFIELD (Menswear & women’s wear) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1162, Markets Open 10:00-21:00. BESSARABSKYI HUGO BOSS (Menswear) 2 Bessarabska ploscha, Khreschatyk, Open 06:00-18:00 4 Horodetskoho str, tel. 279 5181 VOLODYMYRSKYI ECCO (Footwear) 115 Gorkoho str, Open 07:00-16:00 Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1104, ZHYTNYI Open 10:00-22:00. 16 Verkhnyi Val, Kontraktova Ploscha, Open 07:00-16:00 LACOSTE (Menswear, women’s wear, footwear) 3 Baseina str, Khreschatyk, in shopping mall Arena City Open 09:00-22:00. Music & Video MANGO EUROSTAR 13 Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 279 3860, Open 11:00- 1/2 Baseina str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 247 5656, Open 10:00- 20:00, Fri, Sat 11:00-21:00. 22:00. More than 37 000 items of audio, video, and books. MEXX (Menswear & women’s wear) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 590 1864, Open 10:00-22:00. Optics NAF NAF (Women’s wear) 15 Khreschatyk str, Khrescatyk, tel. 278 2782, Open 10:00- LUX OPTICA 21:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-21:00 Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1164, PAUL & SHARK (Menswear) Open 10:00-22:00. Sunglasses, eyeglasses, contact lens and 4 Baseina str, Lva Tolstoho, in shopping mall Mandarin Plaza, accessories tel. 230 9515, Open 10:00-22:00. PIERRE CARDIN (Menswear) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1161, Perfume & Cosmetics Open 10:00-22:00. TOMMY HILFIGER (Menswear & women’s wear) BROCARD Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1168, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1109, Open 10:00-22:00. Open 10:00-22:00. IVES ROCHER Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 585 1126, Flowers Open 10:00-22:00. FLOREAL 14 Vorovskoho str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 272 2594, Open 08:30- 20:00, Sat, Sun 09:00-18:00 Shopping malls & Department stores FLOWER VANILLA ARENA CITY 15 L’va Tolstoho str, L’va Tolstoho, tel. 244 2200, Open 08:30- 1-3 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 494 4475, Open 20:00, Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-18:00 10:00-22:00, parking. KRISTINA CENTRAL DEPARTMENT STORE 4 Kostyolna str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 7950, Open 2 Khmelnytskoho str, Khreschatyk, tel. 234 9505, Open 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00 09:00-20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. KVITKA GLOBUS 37 Obolonska str, tel. 537 2266, www.kvitka.com.ua Open Maidan Nezalezhnosti Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 585 1137, 09:00-20:00. Flower international delivery. www.globus.com.ua, Open 10:00-22:00 From clothes, and LILEYA sportswear to CDs, jewellery, and coffee shops. 14 Kibalchicha str, tel. 229 4766, 8(067)538 2909, www.lileya. MANDARIN PLAZA kiev.ua, Open 09:00-20:00. Gifts and flower delivery. 4 Baseina str, Khreschatyk, tel. 230 9550, www.mandarin. kiev.ua, Open 10:00-22:00, parking. The plaza is stuffed mostly Grocery stores with boutiques and expensive shops. FURSHET (in Mandarin Plaza) 4 Baseina str, tel. 230 9522, Open 00-24; 57 Yaroslavska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 417 0350, Open Wine & Tobacco 00-24; 165 Gorkoho str, Lybidska, tel. 528 2165, Open 00- TABAKERKA 24 Maidan Nezalezhnosti (shopping mall Globus), tel. 590 1817, MEGAMARKET Open 10:00-22:00. Wide selection of cigars, cigarillos, pipe to- 50 Gorkoho str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 248 7387, bacco, and accessories. Open 09:00-24:00. VINOTEKA VELYKA KYSHENYA 44 Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 428 1228, 428 1229, Open 10:00- (In shopping mall Ukraina) 1 Peremohy Ploscha, Univer- 21:00, Sun closed. The first wine boutique in Kyiv sales best sytet, Open 00-24 collection of wines from famous trading houses of the world. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL HEALTH & SPORTS 37 Aquaparks Carting TERMINAL AQUAPARK TERMINAL CARTING CENTER 316 Kyivska str, Brovary, tel. 2001450, 200 2980, 200 2981, 316 Kyivska str, (Brovary city, 19 km from Kyiv), tel. 200 1390, www.aquapark-terminal.com.ua Open 10:00-22:00. Kyiv 200 1400, Open 10:00-24:00. Two double-level tracks, each is largest aquapark with 9 slides 5 swimming-pools, jacuzzi and capable of operating up to 15 carts. saunas, kid's entertaining zone, bar and restaurants. Aerobics & Gyms Cleaners 5TH ELEMENT CINDERELLA 29a Elektrikiv str, tel. 351 7733, www.5el.com.ua All-inclusive 8 Karelskyi prov, tel. 573 2622; 5 Mala Zhytomyrs’ka str, tel. 573 2622; 5 Sichnevoho Povstania str, Arsenalna, tel. 290 elite fitness club situated on Podil Rybalskyi peninsula. 5816. AQUARIUM UN MOMENTO 45 Heroiv Stalingrada str, Minska, tel. 239 2222, www. 21 Lesi Ukrainki Blvd., tel. 492 7267; 12 Lugova str, (in shop- aquarium.kiev.ua Open 06:30-24:00 Gym, pool, diving, sauna, ping mall Karavan); 10a Liuteranska St; 16b Yaroslaviv Val; 27a squash, yoga, and more... Peremohy prospekt. Collection and delivery call 495 2495 KODOKAN 3 M.Hrushevskoho str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 279 0101, Open 07:00-23:00, Mon, Sat 09:00-21:00 KYIV SPOT CLUB 5 Druzhby Narodiv Blvd. Lybidska, tel. 252 8866, Open Dentists 07:00-23:00 Gym, pool, yoga, squash, and sauna facilities. AVANTO SOFIYSKIY FITNESS CENTER 22/17a Kostiantynivska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 531 5 Rylskyi provulok, tel. 206 7711, 206 7717, www.sofiyskiy. 3797, also at 13 Staronavodnytska str, Pecherska, tel. 451 com.ua, Open 00-24. Gym, spa, saunas, and a long list of other 4060, www.avanto.com.ua, Open 09:00-21:00 body-meant facilities. English-speaking staff. MEDLIFE 20 Heroiv Stalingrada str, (M. Minska), tel. 412 2123, 412 1012, also at 10a Yakira str, (M. Dorohozhychi), tel. 238 6626, Bowling 230 8404 www.medlaif.ua, Open 00-24 CHAMELEON PRISMA (in shopping mall Ukraina) 3 Peremohy ploscha, Univer- 25 Sahaidachnoho str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 425 1404, sytet, tel. 496 1717, www.club300.com.ua, Open 11:00-06:00, Open 08:00-20:00 Rates $16-40/hour 10 Brunswick lanes bowling. STEDLEY JUMBO 25/18 Lva Tolstoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 288 2376, 288 2378, 20b Moskovskyi prospekt, Petrivka, tel. 390 5377, www. www.stedley.com.ua jumbo.kiev.ua Open 00-24 The largest bowling centre in Kyiv with 30 lanes. STRIKE BOWLING CLUB 87 Peremohy prosp, Nyvky, tel. 501 0110, 501 0111, www. Golf & Mini-golf strike.kiev.ua, Open Mon 17:00-02:00; Tue-Thu, Sun 11:00- KIEV GOLF CENTER 02:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-04:00, Rates $13-43/hour. The Bowling 10d Heroiv Stalingrada str, tel. 230 9436, www.golf-center. Club Strike has 12 VIA lanes, billiard, and snack bar. com.ua The Centre offers driving range (Open Sat, Sun 10:00- ULTRAMARINE 20:00), and the golf course (Open Mon-Fri 10:00-till dark). 1a Uritskoho str, www.ultramarine.com.ua, tel. 206 0351, 206 Every Wednesday weekly tournament (at 17:00). 0353, Open 10:00-06:00, Rates $11-43/hour. The club has 18 GOLFSTREAM AMF lanes. tel. 545 7177, www.kievgolfclub.com Located in Gavronshina village 30 km west from Kyiv (direction Zhytomyr), this club has three professional golf courses, horse Billiards riding academy, summer sport park with a swimming pool, BUFFALO and three club residential areas. 2/8 Vyshniakivska str, , tel. 565 6559, Open 12:00-02:00. MAYAK 17/1 Moskovskyi prospekt, Petrivka, tel. 464 6901 This club is one of the most prestigious in Kyiv. Pool, snooker, and so on. Hairdressers & Beauty salons STATUS CLEO 3 Peremohy prospekt Universitet, Ukraina). 12 Rusanivska Naberezhna, tel. 095 308 4200, 361 9296, Open tel. 496 1590, Open 00-24, parking. American pool, snooker 09:00-21:00 Professional massage, tattoo, manicure, pedi- and Russian pyramid. cure. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 38 HEALTH & SPORTS MAIJA 10 Tarasa Shevchenka blvd, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 206 2007, also Pharmacies at 117 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Palats Ukraina, tel. 529 0016, 24 HOUR PHARMACY www.maija.lv Open 09:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-19:00. Hair col- 7 Bessarabska ploscha, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 235 3856, Open ouring, hair cut and hair texture. 00-24 ENGLISH FRIENDLY PHARMACY 36a Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. tel. 235 4035 English speaking Horse riding staff. 00-24 delivery. BUTENKO STABLE 12 Komsomolska str, Prostiv village, Boryspil , tel. 593 8033, www.butenko-stable.com.ua Elite horse club, grill bar, Roller skating restaurant, park-hotel. KARAVAN (in Karavan shopping mall) 9 Luhova str. Minska, tel. 461 8206, Open 09:00-24:00, one Hospitals & Clinics day admission $5-10. AILAS 12a Bazhana prosp, , tel. 291 0191, 8 800 50 50 060, www.ailas.com.ua Saunas AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER ARGO 1 Berdychivska str, Lukyanivska, tel/fax 490 7600, www. 9 Predslavynska str. Palats Ukraina, tel. 522 8784, Open 00- amcenters.com, Open 00-24. 24. Russian bath, massage, and solarium. BORYS AROMA-SAUNA 55a Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 238 0000, 536 1980, www. 21 Sichovykh Striltsyv str, Lukyanivska, tel. 272 0993, Open boris.kiev.ua, Open 00-24. First aid and consultations. 00-24. CMD HAMAM (Turkish bath) 10a Pymonenka str, Lukyanivska, tel. 239 1223, www.cmd. 9a Tolstoho str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 223 5833, www.hammam. kiev.ua Laboratory tests and results within 24h. kiev.ua DR. ROEDGER’ LAB VODOLEI 13 Staronavodnitska str, Pecherska, tel. 569 2828, www. 38 Biloruska str. Lukyanivska, tel. 438 2475, Open 08:00- medlab.kiev.ua 20:00. Finnish, Japanese, and Russian bath. UKRAINIAN GERMAN CLINIC 67/7 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 419 3482, 289 4435, 289 5572, www.unk.kiev.ua Sky diving DROPZONE (Chaika airfield 15 km from Kyiv) Ice skating tel. 424 8293 Svyatoshin, www.dzchaika.com.ua PIONEER PARASKUF (Borodyanskyi airfield 45 km from Kyiv) 1 Dniprovskyi uzviz Arsenalna, tel. 496 5353, www.ice-club. tel. 553 2643, [email protected] www.paraskuf.com.ua, com.ua, Open 10:00-24:00, admission $5-10. Open 09:00-18:00

Paintball Swimming pools ROZGULIAYEVO OLYMP 70 Stolichne shose, tel. 259 1700, 259 1000, 502 2222, www. 10 Dymytrova str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 227 6149, kartamir.com.ua Open 07:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Indoor 25 meter pool YUNIST Pets & Vets 7 Bastiona str, tel. 295 2122, Indoor 25 meter pool FAUNA SERVICE 44G Saksaganskogo str, tel. 289 7744, 278 8803, fax 279 8848. Working hours 00-24 Tennis PET HOTEL & VETERINARY CLINIC MERYDIAN 31 prospekt, tel. 404 7642, 917 9585 Pet hotel, vet- 11b Heroiv Sevastopola, Beresteiska, tel. 408 6444, www. erinary clinic, and hairdresser. meridian-sport.com.ua NAUKA TENNIS CLUB 32 Vernadskoho str. Svyatoshin), tel. 424 3481, www.nauka- Running & Hashing (hashing has nothing to do with drugs :) tennis.kiev.ua, Open 07:00-23:00 KYIV HASH HOUSE HARRIERS PODIL TENNIS COURTS Kyiv Hashers meet at Lucky Pub (13 Velyka Vasylkivska str) @ 56/63a Mezhyhirska str, Tarasa Shevchenka, tel. 451 5858, 13:00 every other Sunday. www.hashhouseharriers.kiev.ua Open 07:00-23:00 KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL TRANSPORT & TRAVEL 39 Airlines & Air tickets AEROSVIT UKRAINIAN AIRLINES 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 490 3490, www. aerosvit.com, Open 08:00-19:00, Sat Sun 08:00-19:30. AIR BALTIC 52 Khmelnytskoho str, tel. 238 2649, 238 2668, fax 238 6271, www.airbaltic.com, Open 09:00-18:00, Sat, Sun closed. AIR FRANCE 34/33-36 Ivana Franka str, tel. 496 3575, fax 496 3588, www. airfrance.com.ua ALITALIA 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 492 7222, 390 9093, www.alitalia.com Open 09:00-17:30, Sat, Sun closed. AUSTRIAN AIRLINES 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 289 2032, www. aua.com.ua Open 09:00-17:30, Sat, Sun closed. BRITISH AIRWAYS Airports 48 Yaroslavyv Val, tel. 490 6060, fax 235 5961, www.ba.com, BORYSPIL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KBP) Open 09:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-14:00, Sun closed. tel. 585 7254, 0 900 116 571, (or 657 from mobile), www. CZECH AIRLINES airport-borispol.com.ua Located 35 km from the city centre 36 Ivana Franka str, tel. 288 1060, www.czechairlines.com within 40 minutes taxi ride from the city centre. Average taxi EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES fare is 200 hryvnas ($25). Kyiv Boryspil International airport 34 Lesi Ukrainki blv. tel. 230 6993, fax 537 0812 serves both domestic (terminal A) and international (terminal ESTONIAN AIR B) flights and is Ukraine’s main gate to the other countries 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 289 0520, fax Daily flights connect nearly all major cities worldwide (online 289 9853 www.estonian-air.ee, Open 09:00-18:00. timetable). Please note - when leaving Kyiv never put anything FINNAIR of value into your suitcase and take valuables as a cabin lug- 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 247 5777, www. gage. It is strongly recommended to wrap your bag or suitcase finnair.com, Open 09:00-17:30, Sat, Sun closed. with plastic and cords to keep your goods safe (suitcase locks KLM are ineffective). Take luggage plastic wrapping service in the 34/33 Ivana Franka str, tel. 490 2490, fax 495 2406, www.klm. departure area. The -1 floor has a 00-24 luggage room. Same ua, Open 09:30-17:00, Sat Sun closed. wrapping procedure recommended prior to leaving a suitcase KOREAN AIR (Dosvid) there. 1 Entuziastiv str, tel. 531 1423, 295 6464, fax 561 1009 KYIV CITY (ZHULYANY) AIRPORT (IEV) LOT POLISH AIRLINES 92 Povitroflotskyi prospekt tel. 242 2308, Open 07:00-22:00. 36 Ivana Franka str, tel. 246 5620, fax 246 5622, www.lot.com, www.airport.kiev.ua Located within the south-western city Open 09:00-17:00, Sat Sun closed. limits in some 12 km from central Khreschatyk street it can be LUFTHANSA accessed in 20 minutes for some 100 hryvnias ($12). 52 B.Khmelnytskoho str, tel. 490 3800 fax 490 3801 www. lufthansa.com.ua, Open 09:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-17:00 NEW LOGIC (in Leonardo business centre) #523 - 17/52 Khmelnytskoho str, DOMESTIC FLIGHT SCHEDULE Teatralna, tel/fax 206 3322, 206 2200, www.newlogic.ua Air From Kyiv To Kyiv tickets for domestic and international flights. Days Dep. Arr. City Days Dep. Arr. SWISS AIR 1234567 21:00 22:00 Dnipropetrovsk (Z6) 1234567 19:00 20:00 12345-- 13:00 14:00 Dnipropetrovsk (Z6) 12345-- 11:00 12:00 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 490 6500 12345-7 09:10 10:25 Donetsk (7D) 1234567 06:50 08:10 UIA (Ukraine International Airlines) 1234567 22:40 23:55 Donetsk (7D) 1234567 20:35 21:55 63a B.Khmelnytskoho str, tel. 461 5050 fax 230 8866 www. 1234567 20:50 22:00 Ivano-Frankivsk (Z6) 1234567 06:40 07:50 flyUIA.com, Open 08:00-19:30, Sun 08:00-18:00 1234567 15:20 16:25 Kharkiv (Z6) 1234567 19:10 20:15 1234567 21:15 22:20 Kharkiv (Z6) 1234567 13:15 14:20 1234567 20:40 22:10 (Z6) 1234567 06:45 08:10 1234567 10:10 11:25 Lviv (Z6) 1234567 08:00 09:15 1234567 15:05 16:20 Lviv (Z6) 1234567 12:15 13:30 1234567 21:35 22:50 Lviv (Z6) 1234567 18:05 19:20 123456- 20:20 21:30 Lviv (PS) 123456- 06:45 07:55 1234567 11:00 12:10 Odesa (Z6) 1234567 17:15 18:25 1234567 09:35 11:00 Simferopol (Z6) 1234567 07:15 08:40 1234567 18:45 20:10 Simferopol (PS) 1234567 21:10 22:35 -234567 06:00 07:20 Simferopol (WU) -234567 08:05 09:30 Airline Codes: 7D - Donbassaero, PS - Ukraine International Air- lines, W6 - WizzAir, Z6 - Dniproavia. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 40 TRANSPORT & TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE From Kyiv To Kyiv Days Dep. Arr. City Days Dep. Arr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:20 08:20 Amsterdam (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:15 13:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:45 19:50 Amsterdam (KL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:05 16:50 - – – – 5 – – 06:50 09:25 Antalya (W6) - – – – 5 – – 10:05 12:30 1 – 3 – – – 7 12:55 15:35 (VV) 1 – 3 – – – 7 16:25 19:05 – – – – 5 – – 05:45 08:30 Athens (VV) – – – – 5 – – 09:20 12:05 – 2 3 – – – – 09:25 12:15 (PS) – 2 3 – – – – 13:15 17:55 – – – – – 6 – 15:50 18:40 Barcelona (PS) – – – – – 6 – 19:25 00:10 1 – 3 – – 6 – 15:30 04:40 (VV) – 2 – 4 – – 7 06:10 09:55 – – 3 – – – 7 14:10 15:15 Belgrade (VV) – – 3 – – – 7 16:00 18:55 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 14:30 15:35 Berlin (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 16:25 19:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16:15 16:50 Budapest (MA) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:50 15:25 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 06:00 07:45 Cologne (W6) – 2 – 4 – 6 – 08:15 11:55 – 2 – – 5 – – 12:00 18:05 Dubai (PS) – 2 – – 5 – – 19:30 23:50 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 10:20 12:00 Dortmund (W6) - 2 3 4 5 – 7 20:20 23:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:15 17:05 Dusseldorf (LH) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:50 14:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:20 10:05 Frankfurt/Main (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:10 14:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14:05 15:45 Frankfurt/Main (LH) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:50 13:15 1 – 3 – 5 – – 13:50 15:50 (AY) 1 – 3 – 5 – – 11:15 13:10 1 2 – 4 5 – 7 13:50 15:50 Helsinki (PS) 1 2 – 4 5 – 7 16:50 18:50 1 2 3 4 5 – – 06:50 09:00 Istanbul (VV) 1 2 3 4 5 – – 09:55 11:50 1 – 3 4 5 – 7 11:45 13:50 Istanbul (TK) 1 – 3 4 5 – 7 08:45 10:45 1 2 – – 5 6 – 18:00 20:05 Istanbul (TK) 1 2 – – 5 6 – 15:00 17:00 – – 3 – 5 – 7 10:20 11:00 Katowice / Krakow (W6) – – 3 – 5 – 7 11:30 14:00 – 2 – – 5 – 7 17:40 20:40 Lisbon (PS) – 2 – – 5 – 7 22:20 05:10 – – – – 5 – – 17:50 19:00 Ljubljana (JP) – – – – 5 – – 14:00 17:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:00 10:30 London - Gatwick (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:30 16:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:55 17:25 London - Heathrow (BA) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:45 15:05 – – 3 – 5 – – 18:40 20:10 London - Luton (W6) – – 3 – 5 – – 12:45 17:50 1 – – 4 – 6 7 07:40 11:20 Madrid (PS) 1 – – 4 – 6 7 12:20 17:40 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 18:50 20:10 Hamburg (W6) – 2 – 4 – 6 – 20:35 23:50 1 2 3 – 5 – 7 16:10 18:10 Milan (PS) 1 2 3 – 5 – 7 19:10 22:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:00 09:35 Moscow - Sheremetyevo (VV) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:40 11:15 1 2 – 4 5 6 – 11:00 13:30 Moscow - Sheremetyevo (VV) 1 2 – 4 5 6 – 14:30 15:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:45 08:10 Munich (LH) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:00 16:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:05 18:30 Munich (LH) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19:25 22:40 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 12:40 14:10 Munich (W6) – 2 – 4 – 6 – 14:40 18:00 – 2 – 4 5 6 7 13:35 17:05 New York (VV) – 2 – 4 5 6 7 19:05 12:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:30 09:10 Paris (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:05 14:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:55 15:10 Paris (AF) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:35 11:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:45 20:20 Paris (AF) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:35 16:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:20 16:15 Prague (OK) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:25 14:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14:50 16:30 (BT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:55 13:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:10 21:55 Riga (VV) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:50 10:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:15 20:05 Rome (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:30 17:25 1 – 3 – 5 6 7 07:35 09:30 Rome (AZ) 1 – 3 – 5 6 7 10:30 14:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 – 07:05 10:05 (VV) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:00 11:55 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 14:10 16:15 (VV) 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 16:55 19:00 1 – – 4 5 6 7 13:40 15:05 Stockholm (VV) 1 – – 4 5 6 7 15:55 19:20 1 – 3 – 5 – – 15:45 17:35 (OV) 1 – 3 – 5 – – 13:05 14:55 1 – 3 – – 6 – 09:45 13:00 Tbilisi (PS) 1 – 3 – – 6 – 07:05 08:30 – 2 – – – – 7 22:35 01:40 (LY) – 2 – – – – 7 18:05 21:25 – 2 – – – – 7 13:05 16:50 Toronto (VV) – 2 – – – – 7 18:50 11:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:45 08:50 Vienna (OS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:15 23:10 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 17:20 18:20 Vienna (OS) 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 17:40 20:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:15 16:25 Vienna (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:35 13:30 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 11:25 12:25 Vienna (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 07:25 10:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14:30 15:05 Warsaw (LO) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:05 13:35 1 – 3 4 5 6 – 08:00 08:40 Warsaw (VV) 1 – 3 4 5 6 – 09:20 12:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:25 11:15 Zurich (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:10 15:45 – – 3 – 5 6 7 10:20 11:50 Venice (W6) – – 3 – 5 6 7 12:20 15:40 – 2 3 – – 6 – 08:30 09:55 (VV) – 2 3 – – 6 – 10:40 12:00 1 – – 4 5 – 7 13:30 14:55 Vilnius (VV) 1 – – 4 5 – 7 15:35 17:05 Airline Codes: AF - Air France, AY - Finnair, AZ - AlItalia, BA - British Airways, BT - Air Baltic, JP - Adria Airways, KL - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LH - Lufthansa, LO - LOT Polish Airlines, LY - El Al Israel Airlines, MA - Malev Hungarian Airlines, OK - Czech Airlines, OS - Austrian Airlines, OV - Estonian Air, PS - Ukrainian International Airlines, TK - Turkish Airlines, VV - AeroSvit, W6 - WizzAir. Updated information: www.airport-borispol.com.ua KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL TRANSPORT & TRAVEL 41 INTERNATIONAL TRAIN SCHEDULE Long distance buses & Coaches From Kyiv To Kyiv CENTRAL BUS STATION Days Dep. Arr. City Days Dep. Arr. 3 Moskovska ploscha, Lybidska, tel. 265 5774. Luggage -23-5-7 17:38 23:45 Astana (+3 days) -2-4-67 10:40 09:57 room working hours: 06:00-11:00, 11:30-17:00, 17:30-22:00. -----6- 06:22 21:35 (+2 days) -2----- 23:40 16:12 It takes about 45 minutes to go to the city centre using both 1234567 11:07 20:36 Belgrade (+1 day) 1234567 07:20 20:00 trolleybus and metro. The taxi can get you to the centre in 10 1234567 09:30 09:09 Berlin (+1 day) 1234567 15:15 16:42 minutes with a reasonable fare would be around 70 hryvnias -23-567 23:58 05:27 Bratislava (+1 day) 12-45-7 13:57 20:00 ($13). 1234567 10:39 11:07 Budapest (+1 day) 1234567 18:43 20:00 AVTOLUX 1234567 15:40 19:30 (+1 day) 1234567 06:25 09:29 Central Bus Station Lybidska, tel. 451 8628, tel. 289 3731, 1234567 08:37 22:59 Chisinau 1234567 11:45 02:03 www.autolux.ua ticket booking: +38 044 200 16 20 1234567 20:42 15:27 Krakow 1234567 13:00 10:19 ECOLINES 1234567 22:09 08:35 Minsk 1234567 21:25 08:33 2 - 16 Mykhailivska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 278 2742, 1234567 20:09 06:39 Moscow 1234567 23:23 08:00 279 2462; also at the Central Train Station, 2 Vokzalna ploscha 1234567 20:42 06:51 Prague (+1 day) 1234567 21:32 10:19 1234567 15:55 05:55 Sofia(+1 day) 1234567 19:40 09:29 (Polesye mall 2nd floor), Vokzalna, tel. 245 03 52; also at the 1234567 10:30 10:44 Saint Petersburg 1234567 15:58 14:40 Central Bus Station, 3 Moskovska ploscha, Lybidska, tel. 525 ----5-- 11:07 13:06 (+2 days) 1------17:02 20:00 92 99, www.ecolines.net Routes from Ukraine to the Western 1234567 16:37 09:04 Warsaw 1234567 16:00 09:44 Europe. Online tickets booking. -2--5-- 20:42 06:22 Vienna (+1 day) ---4--7 22:08 10:19 EXPRESS A 1------11:07 07:16 Venice (+1 day) ---4--- 21:32 20:00 22 Vasylkivska str, tel. 332 4695, 494 2211, www.express-a. ---4--- 11:07 19:36 Zagreb (+1 day) -----6- 10:00 20:00 com.ua, Open 08:00-21:00 Routes to the European countries, including Germany, Spain. KIY-GRAND Trains 20 Zlatoustivska str, Vokzalna, tel. 486 5908, www.avtobus. UKRZALIZNYTSA (Ukrainian Railway) kiev.ua, Open 08:00-18:00, Sat, Sun 08:00-15:00 Links Kyiv Central Train Station, Vokzalna, tel. 465 2111, www.uz.gov. with , Germany, Italy, and Portugal. ua Daily trains to cities in Ukraine and major European destina- KRAFT REISEN tions. Timetable information tel. 503 7005, train tickets reser- 35 Zlatoustivska str, Universytet, tel. 486 8731, www.kraft- vation tel. 465 1917 reisen.de Routes to Germany. Car rentals AVIS RENT A CAR 72 Yamska str, tel. 502 2010, fax 502 2014, www.avis.com.ua, Open 08:00-17:00 BUDGET 67 Peremohy prospect, tel. 490 1088, www.budget.ua Open 09:00- 18:00, Sat, Sun closed. CAR RENTAL 8a Pushkinska str, tel. 279 6492, fax 279 7092, [email protected]. com, www.res.com.ua EUROPCAR 48a Gorkoho str, tel. 238 2691, fax 238 26 92, office@ europ- car.relc.com, www.europcar.ua, Open 09:00-18:00, Sat, Sun closed. HERTZ 7d Zdolbunivska str, tel. 492 3270, fax 492 3273, www.hertz. com.ua, Open 09:00-18:00 Sat, Sun closed. LIMON #18, 4 Mykhailivskyi provulok, tel. 332 9797, 278 8854, www. limonauto.com.ua, Open 10:00-19:00, Sun closed. LIMOUSINE SERVICE 19b Instytutska str, tel. 253 6986 [email protected], www. limo.com.ua, Open 09:00-19:00 SIXT 46 Dmytrivska str, tel. 499 26 64, 496 0530, fax 4908158, www.sixt.ua SMART CAR RENT Tel. 4918424, 8 (067) 230 3838, [email protected], www.smart-car-rent.kiev.ua WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 42 OUT OF TOWN YALTA & BEYOND Crimea A city on the north coast of the Black Sea If you have extra weekend then Crimea enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate is a must. Take the night train or fly with many vineyards and orchards in the down to Simferopol from Kyiv (while in vicinity. The top sights include Swallow's Simferopol you can take exotic inter-city Nest, , Ai-Petri Mountain, trolleybus Simferopol - Alushta - Yalta Palace of Bukhara Emir, Pal- route #52 - currently the longest T-bus ace, and Vorontsov Palace. line in the world about 86 kilome- tres (54 miles) long. The T-bus ride to • Accommodation Alushta takes roughly 1,5 hours, and to Palmira Palace «««« Yalta roughly 2,5 hours. Crimea southern 12a Alupinske shosse, Yalta, www. coastline counts a number of historical palmira-palace.com, tel. +38 (0654) sights spanning from Foros in the west 275321, fax +38 (0654) 247000 to Alushta in the east. Chersonesos in Crimea ALUSHTA The town is notable for its rocky terrain and ruins of a Byzantine defensive tower Kamianets-Podilskyi and a 15th-century Genoese fortress The city of Kamianets-Podilskyi located near Sudak village. in the southern portion of the Khmel- nytskyi Oblast (western Ukrainian region • Accommodation of Podillia). The Smotrych River, a tribu- Radisson BLU Alushta «««« tary of the Dniester, flows through the 2 Lenina str, Alushta, tel. +38 (06560) city. Famous tourist attraction include 26226, +38 (06560) 26222 numerous architectural attractions in the old town, including the cathedral BAKHCHISARAY of St. Peter and St. Paul, the city hall A town in Central Crimea, once was a building, Polish and Armenian markets, capital of the Crimean Khanate. It is city hall building, and the numerous notable for its main landmark Hansaray, , including the new castle the only extant palace of the Crimean and the ancient city castle. The latter is Khans, currently opened to tourists as a the most notable tourist attraction and Swallow Nest in Yalta, Crimea museum. since 2007, the Kamianets-Podilskyi CHERSONESOS Castle is on the list 'the Seven Wonders Locally named Khersones, or Khersonesos of Ukraine' when it came into 3rd place National Archeological Reserve in full, it in the nation-wide competition. was an ancient Greek colony founded 2500 years ago in the southwestern part • Accommodation of Crimea - Taurica by settlers from Hera- Gala Hotel ««« clea Pontica. The ancient city is located 84 Lesi Ukrainki str, Kamianets-Podilskyi, on the shore of the Black Sea at the out- tel. (03849) 38 370, (03849) 91 769, skirts of today's Sevastopol. Chersonesos www.gala-hotel.com Parking. Rates: also is notable, among others, for being $40 - $80. Comfortable hotel located the city of baptism of the Grand Prince slightly off the old town. Restaurant, of Kyiv in 988. It has been nicknamed meeting room, and sauna available. In the Ukrainian Pompeii or Crimean Troy, addition, hotel offers several guided ex- Fortress in and in 2007 Chersonesos tied fifth in the cursions to the old town. poll. SEVASTOPOL Founded in 1783, when Russia annexed Khotyn Crimean peninsula today the city still re- Khotyn located in of mains the home of the Russian Black Sea in some 10 km south- Fleet. Try to visit Sevastopol towards the west of Kamianets-Podilskyi. The city is end of July when the Russian Navy has notable for its fortification complex lo- the Navy Days. Quite impressive demon- cated on the shores of the Dniester River. stration of the Russian Navy in the port Construction of the current fortress dates with submarines, attack helicopters, sky back to the 1325, while major improve- divers and frigates. Numerous Sevas- ments were made in the 1380s and in topol attractions include WWII Museum, the 1460s. The fortress is a large tourist The Panorama Museum from the Crime- attraction. The complex consists of cita- an war, St.Volodymyr Cathedral, and the del and the fortress itself. The latter has Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle Russian Black Sea Fleet Museum. also ruins of a Turkish mosque. KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL OUT OF TOWN 43 Lutsk & Beyond Lviv Located 150 km from Lviv, and 100 km Lviv is the largest city in Western Ukraine from Poland/Ukraine border this is one located roughly 500 km from Kyiv. The of the oldest towns in Ukraine. Lutsk can city can be accessed by train (travel time be accessed by daily overnight train from 8 to 14 hours). There are also daily flights Kyiv. City's most prominent landmark is from Kyiv to Lviv airport which is located the 14th century Lubart's Castle which just 7km from the downtown. Lviv is the also appears on the 200 Hryvnia note. major Ukrainian cultural centre, and it is The castle was the seat of the last ruler the only Ukrainian Historic City Centre in- of post-Kyivan Rus Galicia- prin- cluded in the UNESCO Heritage List with cipality. The main entrance, now bricked numerous tourist attractions, including in, was from the west and adjoined a the Old Town itself, Market Square, the bridge over outer moat. Three main Black House, Armenian Cathedral, Or- towers, named after Lubart, Svitrigaila thodox Cathedral, the Korniakt Palace, and the Bishop, were built in 16-17th Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. George’s centuries. The walls of the castle for- Cathedral, Dominican Church of Corpus merly enclosed residence of the Grand Christi, Chapel of Boim family, High Cas- Duke of Lithuania, St. John's Cathedral, tle, Union of Lublin Mound, Lychakivskiy and episcopal palace. Of these buildings, Cemetery. Lubart's Castle in Lutsk only neoclassical palace of the bishops still stands. Among other city' must see • Lviv Tourist Information there are a Catholic cathedral (built 1610 inLviv.info TOURIST INFORMATION as a Jesuit church), and the Volynska CENTRE Ikona museum (located slightly off the 3/19 Rybna str, (near Market Square), Volyn Univerisy). tel. 0322 728 001, 098 449 2525, an- [email protected], www.inlviv.info. Of- CASTLE fers information about accommodation, Located in 50 km south from Lutsk, the apartments, city tours, pubs, cafes and castle was build in 1492 by Prince Os- restaurants, shopping, travel informa- trogski on a promontory overlooking the tion, advice and support. English-speak- Ikva River. The castle was rebuilt in stone ing guides and guided city tours, and in the early 16th century. It had a church, special one day trip to visit few ancient a two-storey palace, and an impressive castles scattered around Lviv. array of 73 cannons. It is the only Volhy- nian castle featuring a hornwork. • Accommodation GRAND HOTEL «««« • Accommodation 45 Svobody prospekt, tel. (0322) 724 Pedestrial street in the Lviv Old Town Zaleski Hotel «««« 042, 727 665, fax (0322) 769 060, www. 39 Kryvyi Val, tel. (0332) 772 701, fax ghgroup.com.ua, Rates: $138 - $400. (0332) 772 703 www.zaleski-hotel.com Special weekend packages. Newly build comfortable hotel in the OPERA HOTEL «««« old town. Restaurant, meeting room, 45 Svobody prospekt, tel. (0322) 259 and a beauty salon. Parking. Rates: $90 000, 727 665, fax (0322) 259 001, - $325. [email protected], www. hotel-opera.lviv.ua, Rates: $110 - $365. • Eating & Drinking The Good Soldier Švejk Wi-Fi • Eating & Drinking 56 Lesi Ukrainki str, tel. (0332) 722 094. VIDENSKA KAVIARNYA Centrally located German restaurant. 14 Svobody prosp. tel. (0322) 722 021, Kurin' www.wienkaffe.lviv.ua Try this famous 26 Hrushevskoho str, tel. (03322) 31 483. and oldest coffee shop in Lviv (from Ukrainian cuisine restaurant. 1829). Lviv City Council

WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 44 YELLOW PAGES Auditors & Accountants UKRAINIAN BAR ASSOCIATION 2-2a Zolotovoritska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 288 0391, 234 DELOITTE & TOUCHE 5208, fax 279 2835, 246 5800, www.ukrinur.com.ua 48-50a Zhylyanska str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 490 9000 fax 490 UKRAINIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0001, www.deloitte.com.ua 33 Velyka Zhytomyrska str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 272 2911, fax ERNST & YOUNG 272 3353, [email protected], www.ucci.org.ua 19a Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 490 3000 fax 490 3030 www.ey.com.ua KPMG Cleaners 11 Mykhailivska str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 490 5507 fax CINDERELLA 490 5508 www.kpmg.net 8 Karelskyi prov, tel. 573 2622; 5 Mala Zhytomyrs’ka str, tel. 573 2622; 5 Sichnevoho Povstania str, Arsenalna, tel. 290 5816. Auto repairs & Services UN MOMENTO AUDI (Vipos Group) 21 Lesi Ukrainki Blvd., tel. 492 7267; 12 Lugova str, (in shop- 54 Dehtiaryvska str, tel. 537 3320, www.audi.kiev.ua ping mall Karavan); 10a Liuteranska St; 16b Yaroslaviv Val; 27a BMW (ABT Bavaria) Peremohy prospekt. Home/office collection and delivery call 4 Ivana Lepse Blvd. tel. 490 7733, www.bmw.ua 495 2495 CITROEN (AIS Citroen Centre) 20 Baltiyska str, tel. 585 4888, www.citroen.ua FIAT, ALFA ROMEO, LANCIA (ItalMotors) 25 Artema str, tel. 207 5057, www.italmotors.com.ua Copy & Print centres MERCEDES-BENZ (Automobilny Dim Ukraina) CENTRAL POST OFFICE COPY CENTRE 90 Stolichne Shose, tel. 201 6000 www.mercedes-benz.ua 22 Khreschatyk str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 230 0856 MITSUBISHI (Niko) MEGAPRINT 4 Naberezhno-Lugova str, tel. 205 3331, www.niko.ua 41 Nyzhniy Val str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 425 8888, 425 VOLKSWAGEN (AutoSoyuz) 1414, Open 08:30-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun closed. Risogra- 28 Moskovsky prospekt, tel. 207 070, www.avtosojuz.ua phy, digital printing, lamination, scanning, photo printing, ... VOLVO, FORD, JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, PORSCHE VETA COPY SERVICE 24D Moskovsky prospekt, tel. 4960006 www.winnerauto.ua 30A Gonchara str, Zoloti Vorota, tel/fax 234 3346, 272 1913, Open 08:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun closed. Risography, lamination, scanning, photocopying, ... Banks ING BANK UKRAINE (ING Group) Dentists 30a Spaska str. Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 490 0330, fax 490 AVANTO 0340, www.ingukraine.com 22/17a Kostiantynivska str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 531 OTP BANK 3797, also at 13 Staronavodnytska str, Pecherska, tel. 451 43 Zhylianska str, tel. 300 0500, 490 0500 (24h) www.otp. 4060, www.avanto.com.ua, Open 09:00-21:00 com.ua PRISMA SEB BANK (SEB Group) 25 Sahaidachnoho str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 425 1404, 10 Chervonoarmiyska str, tel. 238 6767, fax 2346350, www. Open 08:00-20:00 seb.ua

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Hospitals & Clinics Marriage agencies AILAS DAISYBRIDE 12a Bazhana prosp, Osokorky, tel. 291 0191, 8 800 50 50 1 Sofiyivska str, tel. 332 8535, www.daisybride.com 060, www.ailas.com.ua ’S MODELS AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER 21 Sahaidachnoho str, Poshtova Ploscha, tel. 203 3765, fax 1 Berdychivska str, Lukyanivska, tel/fax 490 7600, www. 463 7903, www.elenasmodels.com amcenters.com, Open 00-24. BORYS 55a Velyka Vasylkivska str, tel. 238 0000, 536 1980, www. Pets & Vets boris.kiev.ua, Open 00-24. First aid and consultations. CMD FAUNA SERVICE 10a Pymonenka str, Lukyanivska, tel. 239 1223, www.cmd. 44G Saksaganskogo str, tel. 289 7744, 278 8803, fax 279 8848. kiev.ua Laboratory tests and results within 24h. Working hours 00-24 DR. ROEDGER’ LAB PET HOTEL & VETERINARY CLINIC 13 Staronavodnitska str, Pecherska, tel. 569 2828, www. 31 Vidradnyi prospekt, tel. 404 7642, 917 9585 Pet hotel, vet- medlab.kiev.ua erinary clinic, and hairdresser. UKRAINIAN GERMAN CLINIC 67/7 Velyka Vasylkivska str, Respublikanskyi Stadion, tel. 419 3482, 289 4435, 289 5572, www.unk.kiev.ua Photo development & Equipment KODAK EXPRESS (in Central Post Office premises) 22 Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 230 0856, Open 10:00- Human resources 19:00 BRAIN SOURCE INTERNATIONAL 3 Sportyvna str, tel. 390 5010 Recruitment expertise for inter- national and local businesses in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Real estate CIS countries. ARCO REAL ESTATE PEDERSEN & PARTNERS EXECUTIVE SEARCH 15 Turgenivska str, tel. 490 2266, [email protected] www. 59 Zhylianska str, tel. 569 5988, fax 569 5987, www. arcoreal.com.ua Sale/purchase/lease of housing and commer- pedersencee.com cial real estate, consulting and evaluation services. OBER-HAUS 19 Gorkoho str, tel. 287 8770, www.ober-haus.com Real estate Insurance housing, lease, consulting, and evaluation services. PRO 100 10 Gertsyna str, tel. 8 800 5007260, 206 2885, fax 206 2884; 65 Honchara str, tel. 238 6125, www.pro100.ua Translations PZU UKRAINE TRIS TRANSLATION CENTRE 62 Dehtyarivska str, Beresteiska, tel. 238 6238, 581 0400 11a Horodetskoho str, Khreschatyk, tel/fax 279 3057, 486 www.pzu.com.ua 0263, www.tris.ua Notary certification, apostille, delivery. WWW.KYIVCITYGUIDE.COM - YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVELMATE 46 NIGHTLIFE

When venturing out to a night of fun and excitement do Night clubs not ignore some common sense rules. DO NOT FORGET 44 ART CLUB that you are a visitor and you might look different, 44 Khreschatyk str, Khreschatyk, tel. 279 4137, www.club44. speak a foreign language or have any other common com.ua Open 11:00-02:00 (Fri, Sat 11:00-04:00). Located on tourist attributes. Hence you can be a target for any the main Khreschatyk street this two-hall music club boasts informal and friendly atmosphere, live music by guest bands scam. MIND the pickpockets at the night-clubs; when (from 22:00) as well as free movie theatre (small hall - from it is crowded, you won't even notice how your wallet 19:00). During daytime chef offers European lunch (11:00- will disappear from the back pocket of your jeans. DO 16:00 happy hours). Live spotring events on TV. Affable staff. NOT ACCEPT any drinks from strangers or that have not ARENA NIGHTCLUB been poured or mixed in front of your eyes. DO NOT 2a Baseina str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 492 0000, www.arena-kiev. CARRY big amounts of money on you. It is good to split com. Parking. Admission: $0-20. One of the best, prestigious, your cash from your credit cards. DO NOT FORGET to and famous Kyiv nightclubs. On the stage, depending on day, use condoms if you decide to have sex. there are prominent pop-stars, models, designers, business folks, and other socialites are partying here. On the stage there are top stand-up comedians, DJs, or famous bands performing RnB and jazz. Entertainment centres AZHUR ARENA ENTERTAINMENT 3 Leontovicha str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 234 7494, 502 2000, 2a Baseina str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 492 0000, www.arena-kiev. www.avalon.ua Admission $0-20 The club Azhur is the right com, Open 00-24, parking. Located at the Bessarabska Square shot for peoples who admire music of 60’s-80’s. Calling itself this all-inclusive entertainment centre has elite nightclub, ‘Stereo Disco Club Azhur’ in full this spot is in the manner of casino, sports, good beer restaurant with mini brewery, and the Beatles and Elvis Presley, with a charm of Marilyn Monroe many, many more. and Lisa Minelli, and with a drive from Rolling Stones and the AVALON Doors. 3 Leontovicha str, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 234 7494, 502 2000, www. BABY FACE avalon.ua. Centrally located entertainment centre. You can find 44 Shorsa str, Pecherska, tel. 286 0776, table reservation: inside casino, a disco nightclub Azhur, lounge bar, really good +38 067 608 9757 www.babyface.com.ua seafood restaurant, and stylish coffee bar-restaurant Mocco. CARIBBEAN CLUB 4 Symona Petliury str, Universytet, tel. 288 1290, 067 224 Karaoke clubs 4111, www.caribbean.com.ua, Open 18:00-06:00, Admis- CHALIAPIN sion: $0-20. Traditional Caribbean interior, Salsa, Merengue, 21 Pushkinska str, Teatralna, tel. 288 3022, www.shalapin. Bachata, and Guanguanco music. Originally the club opened kiev.ua Open 20:00-06:00. Reataurant and karaoke club Boul- in 1998 as a small Cuban restaurant and shortly after the evard - Cafe Chalapin in the city centre offers European and place gained popularity thanks to glamour-free democratic and musical menu with more than 20 000 atmosphere and vivid Latino music. In the snack bar you can songs. taste Spanish- and in the lounge - a hookah or LA LA FA a Cuban cigar. Moorage 6, Naberezhno-Khreschatytska str, Pochtova Plo- CHRYSTAL HALL scha, tel. 428 7387, www.lalafa.com.ua Open 20:00-06:00. 1 Dniprovskyi uzvis, Arsenalna, tel. 288 5069, 067 442 9267, Podil located karaoke club-restaurant. Professional sound, www.crystalhall.com.ua Located in the city center this is one back-vocal, large song list, dance floor, European, Chinese, of the largest venues in Kyiv (capacity up to 2000 people) with and Japanese cuisine, friendly staff. In addition, you can record outdoor view and modern design and equipment for produc- your solo singed songs. ing all kind of parties and events.

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CINEMA CLUB 1 Entuziastiv str, Livoberezhna, tel. 555 5854, www.cinemaclub.com.ua, Admission $0-10. Lodged in the Slavutich hotel on the left bank of Kyiv, the Cinema club is an underground-like venue with shady interior and mainly techno and electro music sets played by residents and guest DJs. DECADENCE HOUSE 16 Shota Rustaveli str, Lva Tolstoho, tel. 206 4920. Admission $0-30. The House combines restaurant and lounge. FABERGE 22 Rybalska str, , tel. 501 7979, Open 00-24. Cen- trally located exclusive club has very strict face control and you cannot be sure to get in unless you are 20+ and dressed respectably. Club’s bar has one of the longest lists of drinks in the city and impress with variety. FORSAGE CLUB 51a Harmatna str, Shuliavska, tel. 406 7600, www. forsageclub.com.ua, Admission $0-10, guarded parking. Located in the uptown this nightclub markets itself as a mid- price venue selling good entertainment for a big crowds. The club main stream is a house music and dancing parties. Dress code and face control managers are keeping club’s guests secure and comfortable. FIDEL 4B Hrushevskoho str, tel. 279 8278 Centrally located all-in-one nightclub, bar, pub and art-restaurant. GANESHA PARTY BAR 11a Artema str, www.ganesha-bar.com One of the smallest centrally located after-party spots in Kyiv. For positive folks only! Face control management is doing well at keeping the venue secure and free from stressors.

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SORRY BABUSHKA 18/24 Dmitrivska str, Universytet, tel. 486 0300, www.sor- rybabushka.com.ua Open 18:00-06:00 (Tue-Sun). Located in the centre this three-level popular venue boasts the best quality sound system in Kyiv. Club first floor you can try your singing skills with karaoke. DJs of the second floor spin disco, and 90's hits. SULLIVAN ROOM KYIV 8 Prorizna str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 098 682 2150 This centrally located club, in some 100 meters from central Khreschatyk street, is a branch of the Sullivan Room New York nightclub. TATO FASHION CLUB 6/11 Sofii Perovskoy str, Shuliavska, tel. 456 1782, www. tatoclub.com.ua Open 22:00 - 06:00 This spot is a restaurant during a day which converts to a night club in the evenings. PATIPA Pretty small premises with a bar, billiards, scene and a podium. 10 Muzeynyi provulok, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 253 0150, Evening program feature fashion or erotic show. Admission 30- www.patipa.com. Admission: $0-20. This hot and glamour 50 UAH. club gifts its guests jolly time and loud party atmosphere. TSAR PROJECT Club’s main stage is surrounded by 11 private rooms with ca- 1b Hrushevskoho str, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. 297 0000, pacity from 2 to 20 persons featuring air-conditioning, and TV www.tsar-project.com Centrally located nightclub is one of screens. most ambitious and dazzling projects of capital’ nightlife SHOOTERS Wi-Fi. scene designed to cater mainly wealthy and snobby people. 22 Moskovska str, tel. 254 2024, www.shooters.com.ua Three- XLIB level Shooters includes cozy Terrace, elegant fusion restaurant, 12 Frunze str, Kontraktova Ploscha, tel. 417 3233 Open Thu, exotic chill-out bar Harem and night club Shooters, where you Sun 20:00-02:00, Fri, Sat 23:00-06:00. Located in Podil neigh- are afford to rest at full capacity, even to dance on the table. bourhood this underground - like night club caters youth and Bright parties, mainstream DJs, guest shares, original cocktails meant for those who like democratic atmosphere. The club and special outfits Shooters Girls create special atmosphere. consist of a dance floor and a chill out room.

KYIV CITY GUIDE #23 MARCH/APRIL NIGHTLIFE 49 Massage salons BODY MASSAGE tel. 228 1818, Open 00-24. The beautiful and professional mas- seurs help you to relax and enjoy the art of erotic massage. CHOCOLATE tel. 096 545 3444, 063 233 0067, www.chocolate-studio.com. ua Open 00-24 Erotic, Thai and own brand chocolate massage given by girls at this parlour located in Kyiv downtown. CLEO RELAX STUDIO 12 Rusanivska Naberezhna, tel. 095 308 4200, 361 9296, Open 09:00-21:00 All kinds of exotic, professional and erotic mas- sage. EROTIC MASSAGE SALON tel. 067 5251699, Respublikanskyi Stadion, Open 00-24. VIP erotic massage salon in the city centre. Also available at your place. IMPERIA HOT MASSAGE 1 Vorovskoho str, tel. 237 0771, 050 383 5485, Zoloti Vorota, tel. 228 1818, Fully undressed fully body to body soul massage. www.imperia-mas.kiev.ua, Open 00-24. The pretty girls - Also available at your place. professionals in erotic massage will meet you in thissalon and IMPERIA make you to release from muscular and nervous strain, and tel. 237 0771, Zoloti Vorota, www.imperia-mas.kiev.ua, recover your strength. Open 00-24. VIP erotic massage. Best girls. City centre. Also RAKUENA available at your place. 48 Shovkovichna str, Khreschatyk, tel. 568 2947, www. JOSEPHINE rakuena.com Open 10:00-23:00 4 Prorizna str, Khreschatyk, tel. 362 9909, 050 993 3015, ROKSOLANA www.vip-massage.kiev.ua Open 00-24 20 Mukhailivskyi provulok, tel. 227 9510, 067 833 3366, 063 LILIT 144 4440, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, www.imperia-mas.kiev. 86 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho str, Universytet, tel. 228 8728 ua, Open 00-24. VIP erotic massage. Professional masseurs www.lilit.kiev.ua will make you stay full of pleasure. City centre.

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Please note that several streets in Kyiv have been renamed recently Old Name: New Name: and some are still in the process of changing their old communist 40-richya Zhovtnya Holosiyivskyi prospekt and Soviet names to original Ukrainian ones. Despite these changes Artema Sichovykh Striltsyv the old names are still widely used and street signs are right where Chervonoarmiyska Velyka Vasylkivska they are puzzling Kyiv visitors. Gorkoho Antonovicha Here are the most confusing cases: Sichovoho Povstannya Ivana Mazepy Amosova Mykoly A4/B3/B4 Institutska C2/H3 Naberezhno-Pecherska D4 Sichnevyi provulok C3 Andriyivs’ka B2/C2/G1 Khmelnytskoho Bohdana B2/F3 Naddnipryanske shose D4 Sichnevoho Povstania C3/D3 Andriyivskyi uzviz B2/G1 Khoryva B1/F1 Nemirovicha-Danchenko C3 Sichovykh Striltsyv A2/F2 Antonovicha A2/B2/F2 Khreschatyk B2/C2/G3 Nimanska C4 Smirnova-Lastochkina B2 Anyschenka C3 Kikvidze C4 Novopecherskyi provulok C4 Spaska B1/C1 Arsenalna C3/H4 Klovskyi uzviz C3/H3 Novovokzalna B3 Sportyvna ploscha B3 Arsenal'na ploscha C3 Kominternu A3/B2 Nizhniy Val B1/F1 Sofiyivska B2/G2 Artema A2/B2/F2 Kontraktova Ploscha B1/G1 Nyzhnnoiurkivs'ka B1 Sofiyivska ploscha B2 Bahhovutivs'ka A1 Kopernyka A2 Obolonska B1 Solomianska A3/A4 Bankova C2/G3 Korolenkivska B3/F4 Observatorna B2/F2 Solomianska ploscha A3 Barbiusa Anri B4/C4/G4 Kosohirnyi provulok B2/F1 Okypnoy Raisy E2 Stadionna A3 Baseina B3/C3/G3 Kostiantynivs'ka B1 Olehivska B1 Staronavodnytska C3/D3 Bastionna C4/D4 Kostelna C2/G2 Olhyns'ka C2/G3 Starovokzalna A2 Bekhterevskyi provulok B2 Kotsiubinskoho M. B2/F3 Orlyka Pylypa C3/H3 Strutytskoho Serhiya D4 Bessarabska ploscha B3/G3 Kotsiubinskoho Yuriya B2 Ostrovskoho M. A3 Stryletska B2/F2 Bilokur D4 Kovpaka B4/C4 Panfilovtsyv D3 Studentska A2 Bohdanivs'ka A3 Kozhumiatska B2/F1/F2 Panfilovtsyv provulok D3 Suvorova C3 Bohomoltsa C3/G3 Koziatynska D3 Pankivs'ka B3/F3 Tarasivska B3/F4 Borschahivs'ka A2 Kropyvnytskoho C3/G3 Parkova doroha C2/H2 Tatarska A1 Borychiv tik B2/G1 Kruhlouniversytetska C3/G3 Pavlivs'ka A2 Teatralna ploscha B2 Borychiv uzviz C2/G2 Kryvonosa Petra ploscha A3 Pecherska ploscha C3 Telmana B4 Borysohlebska C1/G1 Kudriavs'ka B2/F2 Pecherskyi uzviz C3/H4 Tereshenkivska B3/F3 Botanichna ploscha B2 Kudriavs'kyi uzviz B2 Peremohy ploscha A2 Triokhsviatytelska C2/G2 Bozhenka B3/B4/F4 Kurhanivska C4 Peremohy prospekt A2 Trukhanivska C1/C2/D1 Bratska B1/C2/G1 Kutuzova C3 Perova Blvd.d E1 Tsytadelna C3/D3 Brovarskyi prospekt D2/D3/E2 Laboratorna B3/B4 Pestelia Pavla A2 Turhenivska A2 Chapaieva B2/F2 Laboratornyi provulok C3/G4 Petrivs'ka B2/F1 Tverska B4 Chekhovskyi provulok B2/F2 Lavrskyi provulok D3 Petrivska aleia C2/G2 Tverskyi tupik C4 Chervonoarmiys'ka B3/F3 Leiptsyzka C3 Petrozavods'ka A3 Tykha C4 Chervonozoryanyi prosp. A4 Leontovicha F3/F4 Perspektivna C4 Tymiryazevska D4 Chornohirska C4 Lesi Ukrainki lbvd C3/H4 Pervomaiskoho L. C3/G3 Uritskoho A3 Chornovola A2 Lesi Ukrainki ploscha C3 Pidvysotskoho C4/D4 Vasylevskoy Vandy A2 Chyhorina C4 Lieskova C3 Pochanyns'ka B1/C1 Velyka Vasylkivska F4 Darvina C3/G3 Liniyna B3/F3 Pokrovska B2/G1 Velyka Zhytomyrska B2/F2 Davydova Oleksiya Blvd.d E3 Litnia C3 Polovetska A1 Verkhnia C4 Dehtiarivs'ka A1 Liuteranska C2/G3 Poltavs'ka A2 Verkhnyi Val B1/F1 Dehtiarna B2/F2 Lubenska C4 Polzunova A3 Verkhnyi provulok D4 Desiatynna B2/G2 Lukashevicha M. A3 Poshtova ploscha C2 Vietrova B3 Dmytrivs'ka A2 Lukianivs'ka A1/F1 Povitroflotskyi prospekt A2/A3 Vokzalna A3 Dmytrova B3/F4 Lukianivs'ka ploscha A1 Predslavynska B3/B4 Vokzalna ploscha A3 Dniprovska Naberezhna E3 Lumumby Patrisa C4 Prorizna B2/G3 Volhohradska A4/A4 Dniprovskyi uzviz D3 Lunacharskoho E2 Protasiv Yar A4/B3/F4 Volodymyro-Lybidska B4 Druzhby Narodiv Blvd.d C4/D4 Lva Tolstoho B3/A3/F3 Pushkinska B2/G3 Volodymyrska B2/B3/F3 Dubens'ka D4 Lva Tolstoho ploscha B3/A3 Pymonenko Mykoly A2 Volodymyrskyi proizd B2/G2 Dzerzhynskoho ploscha C4 Lvivska ploscha B2/F2 Pyriatynska D4 Volodymyrskyi uzviz C2/G2 Entuziastiv E3 Lybids'ka B3 Raievskoho Mykoly C4 Voloska B1/C1/G1 Erenburga Illi B3/F4 Lykhachova C4 Raskovoi M. E2 Volzka B4 Esplanadna B3/G4 Lypska C2/C3/H3 Redutna D3 Vorovskoho A2/B2/F2 Evropeiska ploscha C2/G2 Lysenka B2 Redutnyi provulok D3 Vozdvyzhenska B2 Filatova C4 Maidan Nezalezhnosti C2/G2 Reuta M. D3 Voznesenskyi uzviz F1-F2 Fiodorova Ivana B3/F4 Mala Zhytomyrs'ka B2/G2 Risnytska C3 Vozzyedania prospekt E3 Franka Ivana B2/F2/F3 Malopidval'na B2/G2 Rusanivska Naberezhna E3 Vvedenska B1 Franka Ivana ploscha C2 Mazepy Ivana D3 Rusanivskyi Blvd.d E3 Vydubytska D4 Frunze B1 Mechnikova C3/H4 Rustaveli Shota B3/G3 Vylshanskyi provulok D4 Glazunova C4 Mel'nykova A1 Rybalka Marshala A2 Vyshny Ostapa C4 Gorkoho B3/F4 Mendeleeva C4 Rybalska C3/H4 Vyzvolyteliv prospekt E2 Hlybochitska A1/A2/F1 Mezhyhirs'ka B1 Rzhyschivska D4 Yamska B3/B4/F4 Hlybochitskyi proizd A2 Michurina D4 Sadova C2/H3 Yana Vasylia B3/F4 Hoholivs'ka A2/B2 Moskovs'ka C3 Sahaidachnoho Petra B2/C2/G1 Yaroslaviv Val B2/F2 Honchara Olesia B2/F2 Moskovs'ka ploscha B4 Sahaidaka Stepana E1/E2 Yaroslavska B1 Honcharna B2/F2 Mykhailivs'ka B2/G2 Saksahanskoho B2/B3/F4 Yurkivska B1 Hordienka provulok C3/H3 Mykhailivs'ka ploscha C2 Shekavytska B1 Zadniprovskoho M. 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