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Legendary Kyiv club turns 20 this month — come celebrate! more inside...

On the Cover Kyiv’s Caribbean Club celebrates 20 years!

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4 WO Words from the Editor 22 What’s On Means Business Four years later... Everlegal passes on some good advice, we bring new 6 What’s New partner ACC on board, and B2B Some news, some notes, some director Evgeniy Krazhan talks Anna’s pick this month: opinions, all good stuff up Kyivstar

Lyubka is one of this 8 What He Said 24 What’s On the Rise generation’s opinion Andriy Lyubka is an award- An up-and-coming young winning poet from Ukraine. songstress – Yana Briletskaya, leaders and someone Turn to page 8, you’ll soon tells all who really cares about find out why 26 What’s the Score Ukraine. Plus he’s 10 WO the Cover WO’s Lee Reaney tries to keep charming :) The Caribbean Club has gone his stick (and eyes) on the ice, from restaurant to club to even though his opponents Cuban mecca, and they are include some of Ukraine’s celebrating best-looking hockey players Serozh’s pick this month: 12 What About the Guys 28 What’s All the Fuss An exclusive peek We take the Mitsubishi L200 A collection of bits and bobs for out for spin and find ourselves those on the run behind the doors of smitten the country’s leader in 32 What’s for Dinner? 14 What’s On this Month Dinner is on the table at mobile communication to All you need to know, broken Mediterranean-inspired Papa better understand their down by category, about what Feta and one of the best Nikkei you need to see and do in Kyiv spots in town – Guaramma. philosophy and mindset. over the next 30 days Plus, a few coffee spots that It’s more than just a offer more than just a shot of 20 What’s Ahead caffeine business. A few top events you must put in your calendar, including a 36 What’s in Focus pretty fab interview with-soon- Photo coverage of events from to-be-in Kyiv IAMX around Kyiv in the last month

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

Editor-in-Chief Lana Nicole Niland

Screaming, crying, bodies, blood, smoke, anger… This month marks the anniversary of the day that changed modern Ukraine forever. A country no stranger to revolution, Ukraine has been attempting to transform itself for decades. Followed by periods of apathy, your local babushka, should you offer her your time and your ear, will have no problem telling you why: “нічого хорошого не було, и нічого хорошого не будет” (nothing good has been, and nothing good will be). Though times have been tough, certainly, I don’t believe this to be the case, actually. As an adopted Ukrainian, I stood on the streets with people here for months, twice. With regard to recent revolutions, I am hoping it’s actually second time’s the charm, though I am ready to go for a third round if that’s what it takes. I really don’t think it will come to that however, as, while tragedy and loss have been a theme in these last four years, the fact is we have accomplished much since February 2014. Is it enough? Certainly not. Inflated expectations followed by a slow process of transformation following the Revolution of Dignity con- tinues to contribute to an atmosphere of disappointment and distrust in many. The reality however is that change – for the greater good – is happening, and the old guard, albeit begrudgingly, is starting to be replaced. E-declarations have come into force, efficient structures are being set up to assist the creation of small and medium businesses, governmental processes are becoming less complicated, there is a new policing system, the decommunisation of daily life across the country “It is up to you – is being taken seriously, a more active younger community is not just taking an interest but actually becoming more active in society. the journalist, to create the These are all good things. Perhaps one of the biggest problems however is the lack of promotion of these changes. If the country doesn’t domino effect” hear about it, does it actually happen – a question of the proverbial tree in the forest. I attended a breakfast last month with Swedish author, Dag Detter, on public commercial assets. He spoke about ways in which the Ukrainian government in particular could use taxes, debt, user fees, and government-owned assets to complement or even supplement the country’s economic balance sheet. Not the most interesting topic for young people just trying to make it in the big city, and maybe of little interest to a farmer in Radychiv or Kosivka. “It is important however for everyday people to understand that a nation is important,” he said. “And it is up to you – the journalist, to create the domino effect.” He’s not wrong – it is up to the media to ensure a nation gets interesting and engaging information that allows people to understand what is happening in this country. With regards to media in Ukraine, where there is no shortage of negative narrative, it is also our responsibility to report on the positive. While What’s On may only be an entertainment and culture magazine, and our language of publication is English alone, you can be sure that, like the change happening in the country, we are for the greater good. We know too much, we’ve experienced too much, to be anything else. May you continue to find the positive promotion of this great city, this great country, among our pages. We work hard to bring it to you and hope it offers a bigger brighter picture.

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What’s New

who is being referred to when we hear the name “Yulia” – it is the head of the Batkivshina (Fatherland) political fac- An Idiot’s Guide tion, the Gas Princess (a genuine nickname and well deserved) herself, Mrs Tymoshenko. Yulia amassed a fortune in her days as to Ukrainian Politics the intermediary in the gas trade (hence the nickname) between Ukraine and Russia (how’d she get that gig by the Paul Niland way?), with that fortune now strangely missing from her electronic asset dec- MAYBE YOU’RE NEW TO UKRAINE. MAYBE YOU WANT laration. Nonetheless, she’s a political force to be reckoned with for several TO GET A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF UKRAINIAN reasons: one is her all-consuming ambi- POLITICS BUT ARE TOO AFRAID TO ASK. MAYBE tion for power; and the other is her tal- YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT YOU’RE JUST VERY ent for spouting vapid populist claptrap. MISINFORMED. WE’RE HERE TO HELP! As with all populists, she’ll echo problems, without providing any rational solutions. Of course, there was a time when Yulia was a political prisoner, and This first Idiot’s Guide to Ukrainian we can all see why that was a bad thing. Politics covers just two people, with person number two being included less out THE OPPOSITION BLOCK of importance and more as a nod to her Last up in this short intro to political longevity on the political scene. players in Ukraine, The Opposition Bloc. Now, we all know that every de- THE CHOCOLATE KING cent democracy has an opposition par- First up, Petro Poroshenko. The big ty, right? They’re necessary – as a gov- man, the head honcho, dubbed “the ernment in waiting, as a challenger to chocolate king” (well, actually, he’s not. the incumbent, keeping those in power Or, at least, he wasn’t. That’s a rela- in check, that’s the point, normally. Not tively new nickname in fact, no doubt in Ukraine. Here, the wildly inappropri- created by Russian propagandists to ately named “Opposition Bloc” is noth- undermine him and Ukraine’s political ing of the kind. The name, branding, polices, but so often repeated that it is and style were all created by none other commonly accepted in the internation- than former President Yanukovych’s al press nowadays that this was a com- go-to guy – Paul Manafort, and is mere- mon nickname for him… Really.) ly a continuation of what Manafort had Ukraine’s first English-speaking Pres- previously subjected Ukraine to. ident has been on the political scene Leaders of this party regularly use for many years, and has been around, divisive rhetoric and parrot mislead- serving as both Foreign Minister and ing claims that are firmly in line with Minister of Trade and Economic De- Russian disinformation. Oh, and, get velopment in his career. Another first, this, by coincidence, Parlimentary par- he is Ukraine’s first president elected ty members are all multi-millionaires. with a clear first round win and no run- Without a hint of shame, they’ll cam- off second vote needed. paign on claims that (only!) they rep- He’s called an oligarch because he’s resent the voices of the working class rather rich. But, he’s not in the same when nothing could be further from the class of oligarch who needed to have truth. In reality, truth is a commodity in hordes of security protecting him short supply for these guys, their allies, 24/7. Despite his wealth, Poroshenko and their ideological founders. could often be seen driving his own car around Kyiv with no G-(oon)Wagon close protection detail shadowing him. His popularity ratings are low, but then Ukrainians do have a habit of blaming Don’t worry, this is What’s On and we absolutely everything on the incumbent aren’t about to suddenly become a po- president. In truth, he has overseen a litical and overly serious publication. period of great change in Ukraine. In Consider it instead a…public service. fairness it has not been enough. Next month we’ll give you a bit of a back- ground on, and intro to, a few more of THE GAS PRINCESS those who are already thinking about how Second, Yulia! One of the only people to secure the votes of the masses in the in Ukraine who is instantly recognisa- 2019 elections. ble just by their first name. We all know

6 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 Ukrainian Usyk to Fight Women Shine Russia’s Gassiev Down Under for Undisputed Ukraine’s women tennis stars had a tournament to remember at the Australian Cruiserweight Open as three made the third round in this year’s first Grand Slam event. The trio Crown was led by Elina Svitolina. Ranked fourth going into the tournament, Ukraine’s top Ukraine’s undefeated Olympic hero Oleksandr Usyk (14-0, 11 KOs) narrowly defeated tennis star disappointingly crashed out at Latvia’s Marcus Breidis in Riga on 27 January to set-up a World Boxing Super Series finale the quarterfinal stage by losing 6-4, 6-0 to with Russia’s Murat Gassiev (26-0-1, 19 KOs) for the Cruiserweight division’s undisputed Belgium’s unseeded Elise Mertens. title. In front of hundreds of Ukrainian fans that made the trip to Latvia, Usyk won a The surprise of the tournament howev- majority decision over the hometown favourite (114-114, 115-113, 115-113). He will face er was Ukraine’s 15-year-old Marta Ko- Gassiev in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 11 May with the winner becoming the first undisputed styuk, who fell to Svitolina in the third champion in the Cruiserweight division, as well as the first Muhammad Ali trophy and the round. She became the youngest woman lion’s share of a 10 million USD purse. to make the third round of a Grand Slam since Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic in 1997. Kyiv’s Katerina Bondarenko joined the pair in the third round, where she lost to Slovakia’s Magdalena Rybarikova in three sets. With her quarterfinal finish, Svitoli- Headlines and na is now ranked No. 3 in the world. The three ladies will undoubtedly have more Realities # 2 On 8 February, Al Jazeera carried a story news to share following the Fed Cup tie relating to Ukraine. The headline shouted with Australia on 10-11 February, just as “Poroshenko sacks Lozhkin after news of we go to print. $500 million deal”. And so, to the details… The opening paragraph says that the service to constitutional limits on Presi- sacking happened “hours after Al Jazeera dential terms. And, from this BBC report, contacted both men over a story that in- we learn that it is believed that Yanuk- dicates they received tens of millions of ovych still has control over this asset via dollars raised fraudulently.” Again, wow. After that though, the 500 million USD Headlines and element to this story falls off the table. Then a business transaction worth either Realities # 1 130 million USD or 160 million USD On 6 February, BBC News carried a comes up, still an enormous sum of mon- story relating to Ukraine. The headline ey, in which 28-year old overnight billion- promised revelations on “Potters Bar, aire Serhiy Kurchenko bought Ukraine’s Ukraine’s stolen billions, and the Euro- largest media business from Lozhkin vision connection”, which is, well, wow, and/or Poroshenko. breathtaking. There’s a “he said she said” played out in In reality, the article brings seasoned the article over whether Poroshenko was Ukraine-watchers some old news: “while proxies. We have to again wonder what still a shareholder at the time of the sale. in office ex-President Yanukovych and his on earth the state is doing with regard to Poroshenko’s spokesman says he was not, associates stole 40 billion USD from the asset recovery related to the aforemen- the article however alleges he still had 3% state”. The story is well known here, and, tioned stolen 40 billion USD. held via an offshore BVI company. literally, caused a revolution. The reality in Here’s another interesting point raised by Regardless, the central question be- this story, and what really lies behind the the BBC report: the proxy who nominally ing investigated is whether (or not) the salacious headline, is that a small amount owns the Potters Bar holding company, a money Kurchenko used to buy the me- of money was paid for the use of a par- Ukrainian by the name of Serhiy Mosk- dia group, UMH, was obtained illegally. ticular building where both before and ovskiy who lives in Germany, initially Really? Is that actually a question? Of after parties relating to Eurovision were responded to inquiries about his relation- course it was. Every cent of Kurchenko’s hosted. That building also houses a very ship with this company by saying that he’d suddenly acquired wealth was ill-gotten! well-known restaurant and a well-used never heard of it. After his memory was There is a question of morality here conference facility. Not really a scandal. jogged, Moskovskyi couldn’t say more for rather than illegality on the side of the But, here’s the rub. First of all the purpose reasons of “commercial confidentiality”, recipients of those funds. Should the behind the construction of that building but he did recall that he is, in fact, a share- owners of any business take money from was not the interior, it was the roof. It was holder in the company. Who would for- someone as reprehensible as Kurchen- designed to be the helicopter landing spot get owning a multi-million dollar valued ko? For additional context, the UMH for Yanukovych and whatever thieving prime real estate asset? Only someone deal happened a month before the rev- placeholder he might have used to pay lip with something to hide, that’s who. olution started.

7 What He Said

ONE OF UKRAINE’S YOUNGEST WRITERS, NOVELISTS, POETS, TRANSLATORS, AND ESSAYISTS OFFERS US SOME THOUGHTS Anna Kondratiuk Andriy Lyubka: 01 I characterise myself in four words: disci- plined, ambitious, self-confident, choler- ic. If there were a fifth word, it would be One of the greatest “cute”. 02 For many years now I’ve been on the happinesses I have is the lists of all possible competitions. I even have a wall of diplomas in my house (laughs). ability to wake up without 03 My biggest achievement in the past year is the “Angelus” prize in Poland (the Great- an alarm clock est Literary Prize in Europe). In addition to this honoured status, there is also a very nice financial component (50 000 USD). 11 Of course, I have some endpoint when 20 It is very easy to be a political expert To be among the seven finalists you have I’m travelling, but I never know where I and analyst in Ukraine. For example, a less than 15% chance, which is how I will be at any moment and where I will when you are asked how the situa- calmed myself. be led. tion will develop further, your task is to choose the worst of all possible I would like to have just two kids, a 04 My new novel has three working ti- 12 scenarios and say it will be that, and boy and girl. But as a patriot I under- tles: the first is the name of the pro- you will always be right. So it’s not stand if my wife and I have two chil- ject folder, the second is the Word file, complicated (laughs). and the text begins with the third. It’s dren – then we are going to have zero a novel about modern Ukraine, these someday. 21 I think the main problem of Ukrainians is their brief memory. We are not malicious days, Uzhgorod, revenge. Imagine: a NYC is great. But I could not live there 13 and this is our biggest problem. judge kills a woman on a pedestrian because I don’t like big cities. I love the crossing and gets off ‘scot-free’. quiet, safe, leisurely rhythm of life, like in 22 The Ukrainian people must learn 05 Some time ago I started to have mixed feel- Canada. But it has a terrible climate so how to break contracts with politi- ing about the books I have had published, it’s also not for me. cians who do not fulfil their conditions. as though they are not quite mine now. 14 I have been to 36 countries and con- 06 I do not translate to order. I read sidering many factors, Uzhhorod is 23 I could imagine giving up writing, but some book, if I really like it, I try to perfect for my creative life. A small, only if I won a lot of money and had no convince the publisher it needs to cosy, beautiful city, at the same time need to write as much as I do now. close to everything that interests me. be translated. There are a bunch of I believe (but this is based more on For example, in half-a-day I can get 24 books that deserve to be translated. some knowledge than faith) Russia to Serbia, to Krakow, or Budapest will collapse. 07 Paradoxically, when the movie adaptation just to see a ballet. appears, people begin to read the book more. 25 My biggest piece of advice to people is 15 We have strived for independence for not to read/watch the news, because it is 08 Almost every literary festival has a such a long time, finally we can write un- meaningless. From time-to-time, I like to discussion on “what will happen to a censored. printed book?” During Homer’s time, escape life, go to the mountains and not there were no books and nobody suf- 16 There is less sensitivity to obscene listen to the news at all. Then I come back fered, jump forward several millen- words – people are less inhibited. and realise I missed nothing. nia and TV appears. No one would 17 No successful nation or state in the world have ever thought after only 50 years would use the Cyrillic alphabet or Ortho- the book would almost cease to exist. doxy. 09 Someday I would like to be a carpenter: 18 I wrote a poem based on “it is im- I take great pleasure in waking up with- take timber and make something with my possible to write a good poem about out an alarm clock. It’s one of the things own hands. whisky in Cyrillic, because whatever I want to tell What’s On readers – every 10 Some of my friends go to bars on Fri- you write in Cyrillic would be about few days, preferably every day, wake up day. But isn’t it less rash to get drunk vodka.” without an alarm. I’m sure there would be less anger in the world. on Monday afternoon when there are 19 Politics is one of my passions. less people and the roads are empty?

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WO the Cover The Heart Lana Niland of Havana in Kyiv

THIS MONTH, KYIV’S BEST-LOVED LATIN AMERICAN HOTSPOT MARKS ITS 20TH YEAR. IT’S A FEAT NOT MANY CLUBS IN THE UKRAINIAN CAPITAL CAN BOAST, AND THEY ARE CELEBRATING.

10 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 What started off as a no name café, turned space for a Latin American hotspot. “It Cuban restaurant in 1998, has become was a fifth of the size it is today,” he re- what concert-goers and nightlifers know calls, and gathered people because the and love today as the Caribbean Club. “atmosphere was different to other clubs of the time. The club was like a second LATIN AMERICAN HOTSPOT home to many,” says Ilyuk – a feeling that The place is buzzing. It’s getting ready resonated, and exists yet today. “Even dip- for whatever show happens to be on the lomats who have finished their postings in schedule this evening, with a sound check Kyiv will fly in for the weekend and come ready to kick off at any moment. It would straight from the airport, suitcase in tow!” seem this is business as usual since the he laughs. Ihor Ilyuk (left), owner of Caribbean Club, is a strict businessman. And yet, there place transformed from a plucky Latin is a softness when he smiles, which he American nightclub to a serious concert THE SECRET does often, if reluctantly. His secret to hall. The venue’s director and owner, Since 2013, following a complete overhaul, success and life in general: be honest Ihor Ilyuk, sits down. the club evolved again from what used to with yourself. “Ukrainians had yet to develop a palette be a hotbed of salsa, where the floor was for Cuban food,” he starts, recalling that open to anyone willing or wanting to twist in those first days people would come for their hips and rock to a beat, into a serious Hungry? Make sure you grab a menu. Alongside a few Cuban-inspired options, the best from French, Italian, even Thai dishes are available. Ilyuk says their goal is to ensure that every dish is as good as it would be in the country of origin. “Even our Chicken Kyiv is one of the best in the city!” he laughs. (On this, WO readers should stay tuned for a possible competition among Kyiv restauranteurs). With the drums sounding, our time comes to an unofficial end. I shake the hand of the man who sees the Caribbean Club as more than just a place to have fun, but as a way of life. I, along with the rest of the city interested in celebrating one of the music, for the dancing, but not the concert hall, featuring up to 300 concerts a Kyiv’s iconic venues, will be back, pronto. cuisine. Regardless, the halls were packed year. Open seven days a week, that means with people even then, both Ukrainians some event going on nearly every day. and internationals alike. “The coat check Ilyukh is diplomatic when speaking about was always brimming,” he says smiling. other clubs and why they have succeeded And, as someone who used to visit often, or not in the face of the Caribbean Club’s the same could be said of other rooms 20 years: “We have tried to hold on to our necessary in a venue that serves drinks… atmosphere throughout. We don’t need to As the club idea developed more, the res- make crazy money.” The club isn’t easily taurant became less of a feature, creating swayed by fashionable trends either, he admits. “We pay attention to what is happening, but I am old school, and this is a classic bar. We take care of our customers and those who keep coming back – perhaps that is our secret.” The concert hall is not just an amenable CAIPIRINHA – BRAZIL’S BEST atmosphere for visitors however; local LOVED COCKTAIL and international artists alike maintain (and made with pizzazz the venue is one that is hard to top. And 20 YEARS OF THE CARIBBEAN CLUB at Caribbean Club) the sound – few clubs, if any, can com- Numerous stars will be in attendance • pare. lime and a fabulous show is planned! • sugar 23 February at 23.00 • THE HEART OF HAVANA Cachaça women: 300 UAH, men: 600 UAH • ice The venue itself, though it has under- Caribbean Club (Petlury 4) gone changes in its 20 years, retains the www.caribeean.com.ua feeling of Havana in its atmosphere Check out the and feel. Any night of the week you can teaser: come and fall into one of their leather armchairs, slowly sip on a Caipirinha while the sensual smoke of kalyan rip- ples around the room, and (almost) be transported to a place somewhere in the Caribbean.

11 What About the Guys One

Paul Niland

of a Car IF I HAD TO DESCRIBE MY DREAM CAR, IT WOULD NOT BE A Technology PICKUP. I DON’T HAVE TO FERRY TOOLS FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER, NOR AM I AN AVID MOUNTAIN BIKER. BUT, 3/5 IF YOU DO HAVE TO MOVE LARGE VOLUMES OF GOODS L AROUND, FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, YOU COULD DO

A LOT WORSE THAN CONSIDERING KEEPING AN L200 IN RATING Performance YOUR GARAGE. 4/5 The L200 test drive had been planned for heated seats and a rear-view some time. The hope was that when we camera screen for reversing picked it up there would be some snow (this is necessary as it’s a long Design around as it’s been said to be a fun vehicle car and rear visibility is restricted) as to drive in such conditions. As luck would well as cruise and other controls set into 4/5 have it, when collection day arrived, a the steering wheel. It is, once inside, not a flurry of snow blew in, and we had the pickup truck, not a workhorse, but a com- chance to use it in 4-wheel-drive over the fortable yet rugged family car. family who needs to throw a mountain of next few days. water toys into a vehicle for a family day at ROAD WORKS the beach or carry five mountain bikes and RUGGEDLY STYLISH Pulling on to the road, the 2.5 litre tur- five mountain bikers to some woody trails, The aesthetics of the test car are appeal- bo diesel engine lets you know it is not a this is the kind of car you need. Honest, ing: a nice dark metallic green paint job slouch. When the car is in 2WD mode a unpretentious, go-anywhere, and stylish at set the stylish double-cab body off nice- quick dab on the accelerator will get you the same time. ly. The L200 can come with an optional pulling hard up any hill climb. With the hard-top over the flat bed at the back, but snow, better to slip the transmission into MITSUBISHI L200 it looks better without it. Just behind the 4WD (done effortlessly, a twist of a small Stats for the Boys second row of seats is a chrome plated dial is all it takes) and then this beast trans- ü Low-range gearbox and differential lock for the roll bar and a black leather cover forms into a different kind of proposition tough spots served to keep any contents all together – it feels truly gripped to ü Get up to 2 265 mm of length in the load bay stored in the flat bed safe the road, sure-footed, and able depending on the cab chosen and dry. I hadn’t expect- to conquer anything. This car ü Pulls strong through all gears with no turbo lag ed to like this car very is not just a great choice for Pros for the Girls much. Funny how a Kyiv’s winter weather, it’s ü Single or double cab available – great for fami- few days can change also a very good choice for ly trips or hauling the girls up to the mountains a man’s mind. overcoming Kyiv’s as-yet for a weekend away The interior of the unresolved road condition ü Well-priced pick-up that offers the practicality new L200 is kitted issues. Better known as of an SUV and the pragmatism of a pick-up out with what was potholes. ü The simple rotary dial for the four-wheel drive once deemed to be If your lifestyle requires you system is placed handily behind the gear-knob luxury, but is now fairly to have a car that can conquer and allows for easy switching between the dif- standard trim. There are anything; if you’re the kind of ferent driving systems

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Live Music | 15 February – 15 March 2018

Poshlaya Molli (indie, pop-punk, alternative) 18 February at 20.00 Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) 350-400 UAH etage.kiev.ua

Accept (DE, heavy metal) 21 February at 19.00 Palace of Sports (Sportyvna Sq 1) 390-1 590 UAH COSSACK SOUL accepttheband Maru (soul, indie, pop) 24 February at 19.00 Buerak (RU, post-punk, indie-pop) Caribbean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) 23 February at 20.00 Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) This group, which was labelled one of the most high-profile discoveries of 2017 300 UAH on the Ukrainian music scene, will please listeners with an intimate and lively atlas37 concert in Caribbean Club. These musicians promise not just a performance, but dialogue through music, which will reach everyone. In addition to the best songs Hed P.E (US, punk rock, rap) of Bulo, Sparks, Lyubov, and others, new compositions from their next album 26 February at 19.30 will be included. Not Ukrainian folksy, their sound can only be described as fresh. Bingo (Pr Pobedy 112) 250 – 1 500 UAH 510 UAH goo.gl/Eqapjo bingo.ua

Hollywood Undead (US, rapcore, Odyn v kanoe (indie) Detach (nu metal, alternative metal) alternative rock) 3 March at 19.00 10 March at 19.00 1 March at 20.00 October Palace Palace of Culture and Arts Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) NTUU “KPI” (Pr Pobedy 37) 1 390-2 800 UAH 250-950 UAH 180-700 UAH Atlas37 +380 44 279 1582 www.ckm.kpi.ua Kazka (pop, indie) Arturo Sandoval (CU, jazz) 4 March at 19.00 2 March at 19.00 Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) October Palace 299-1 999 UAH (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) www.kazka.band 500-2 650 UAH +380 44 279 1582 Ricchi e Poveri (IT, pop) Lara Fabian (BE, pop, folk) 6 March at 19.00 2-4 March at 19.00 Palace of Culture and Arts Palace of Ukraine (V Vasylkiyvksa 103) NTUU “KPI” (Pr Pobedy 37) 700-5 500 UAH 1 250-2 900 UAH www.palace-ukraine.com www.ckm.kpi.ua

Antoha MC (RU, hip-hop) Mgzavrebi (GE, rock, folk) 2 March at 20.00 9 March at 19.00 Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) Atlas (Sichovykh Striltsiv 37-41) CULTURAL CATALYST 350-650 UAH 490-1 590 UAH Yearly Ukrainian National Atlas37 Atlas37 Awards – YUNA 2018 (pop) 26 February at 19.30 Palace of Ukraine The beginning of spring in Kyiv’s musical (V Vasylkiyvksa 103) calendar heralds the arrival of this talent- With its seventh ceremony and 11 nom- ed, charismatic, and hot act from New inations, stars of Ukrainian stage and Mexico – Ceekay Jones. While on his show business will compete for the pres- European tour, the musician will perform tigious award YUNA 2018 award. This not only for the first time in Ukraine, he time, nominees include Monatik, The will also launch a new album. His music Hardkiss, Estradarada, Jamala, Sergey is based on stories from his life told to Babkin, Ivan Dorn, Loboda, O.Torvald, a beat and a guitar. Jones calls his style Pianoboy, Boombox, Tina Karol, Griby “Southern Urban Soul”, but in fact it is and more. This is one of the few events GOOD BAD BOY a combination of rap, rock, punk, and when the best of the best in the Ukraini- Ceekay Jones blues genres. This synergy will exceed all an music industry will gather in the same (US, rock, hip-hop, soul) expectations. place. 4 March at 19.00 199 UAH 200-3 000 UAH Barman Dictat (Khreshchatyk 44) goo.gl/p96hVf yuna.ua

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sues of identity, stereotypes, and preconceived Becoming Subjective notions are not only relevant, but can lead to Exhibition of paintings by Viktor Sydorenko large-scale social issues and problems related to 28 February – 8 April human rights. I hope my work can shed light Voloshyn Gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) on the misrepresentation of Black and Latino Free Americans, and Ukrainians can draw some par- voloshyngallery.art allels to how they are misrepresented nationally and within their regional ethnicities.” Flashback. Ukrainian media-art He believes the power of art and media is to of the 90s engage in story-telling that is provocative and Exhibition of media art resonates with people across political and phil- 1 March – 6 May DISCERNMENT osophical boundaries. “Even if I don’t agree Mystetsky Arsenal (Lavrska 10-12) Exhibition of media-art by Bayete with a specific point of view, I still can and will 30-60 UAH Ross Smith (US) acknowledge what smaller aspects of that per- artarsenal.in.ua 8 February – 3 March spective are valid, which is at the very core of in- America House (M Pymonenka 6) tegrity, and is the foundation of the development Pinchuk Art Centre Prize American multimedia artist Bayete Ross of productive communication, empathy, and Exhibition of shortlisted artists and solo ex- Smith brings to Kyiv his works examining understanding across our various differences of hibition of works by Dineo Seshee Bopape the social stereotypes and preconceptions opinion as humans.” (Future Generation Art Prize Winner 2017) we all have. The exhibition will include www.americahousekyiv.org 24 February – 13 May pieces from five of Smith’s projects, all rep- Pinchuk Art Centre (V Vasylkivska/Baseyna 1/3-2) resenting ideas he has worked with over the Utopia pinchukartcentre.org past 10 years. Group art exhibition 8 February – 11 March We got an exclusive with him before his Some Wonders visit.“I think Ukraine is an interesting envi- IZONE (Naberezhno-Luhova 8) Exhibition of works by Mykola Kryvenko ronment to view these works because, while Free 31 January – 3 March there is not the same amount of diversity www.izone.ua Shcherbenko Art Centre (Mykhaykivska 22v) related to nationality, ethnicity, and race, as Ukrainian Baroque Free there is in North America, there is substan- Exhibition of paintings by Anton Popernyak shcherbenkoartcentre.com tial diversity in Ukraine based on language 21 January – 22 February and various Ukrainian ethnicities,” Smith Tryptych Gallery (Andriivsky Uzviz 34) Lights and Shadows of Les Baux- says. “I think the fighting in the eastern part Free de-Provence of the country is indicative of how the is- www.t-gaw.com Exhibition of paintings by Andriy Hladky 27 January – 23 March Manufaktura Gallery CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR KIDS (Khodosiivka village, Kyiv region) 17 February at 11.00 Free October Palace (Nebesnoyi Sotni 1) manufactura.ua The time when junior fans of classical music not were allowed into concert halls is over. This program was specifically created for you and your kids to enjoy the time-proven beau- ty of music without the hush-hush from the administration of the venue. Each musical piece is accompanied with a witty story so the younger audience won't get bored. 250-300 UAH www.svitloconcert.com/events/kids/

Puss in Boots Swan Lake Musical fairy-tale Ballet for children 17 February at 11.00 and 13.00 24 February at 12.00 Puppet Theatre on the Left Bank (Myropilska 1) Kyiv Municipal Academic Theatre of Opera MASLYANA IN ANCIENT KYIV 60 UAH and Ballet for Kids (Mezhyhirska 2) 17-18 February www.puppet-theater.kiev.ua 30-100 UAH Kyiv Rus Park (Kopachiv village, Obukhiv region) www.musictheatre.kiev.ua Ukrainians love winter and all of the hol- Gingerbread House Decoration idays involved - we even have a farewell Master-class Fairy-tale Wood party to winter called Maslyana. On this 17 February at 11.00 Excursion on the Kyiv city tram + can- day, people say goodbye to the long winter 230 UAH dles master-class days and the countdown to Easter begins. www.znaika-club.com.ua 17 February at 10.00 In the surrounding of replicas of ancient Kontraktova Square (near Samson trade centre) Museum Researcher Kyiv Rus fortress buildings, the celebra- 180 UAH Museum quest for children tion becomes really special. It's also a good For registration +38 067 467 7808 24 February at 12.00 chance to try national dishes, ride horses, National Art Museum (Hrushevskoho 6) dance, and be entertained by the fire. 150 UAH 100-200 UAH namu.kiev.ua parkkyivrus

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La Bayadera A Couple of Poor, Polish Speaking Featuring world ballet stars Matthew Romanians Golding and Natalia Matsak Contemporary fairytale for adults 17 February at 19.00 28 February at 19.00 National Opera of Ukraine (Volodymyrska 50) Zoloti Vorota Theatre (Shovkovychna 7a) 50-2 550 UAH 180 UAH opera.com.ua zoloti-vorota.kiev.ua

Concert Commemorating the For You, My Sweetheart Heavenly Hundred Festive concert Featuring Kyiv Soloists Chamber Band 6 and 7 March, at 19.00 20 February at 19.00 Kyiv Academic Operetta Theatre BEYOND TIME AND SPACE House of Actor (Yaroslaviv Val 7) (V Vasylkivska 53/3) 100-160 UAH Mozart Festival (UA, classical music) 50-500 UAH 24 February at 11.00, 15.00, 18.00, actorhall.com.ua operetta.com.ua 20.00, and 22.30 Parkovy Convention and Exhibition Centre Instagram Queens Breakdown (Parkova 16A) Black comedy Stage version of Bulgakov’s Morphine Consider yourself lucky if you happen 21 February at 19.00 8 March at 21.00 to have the chance to hear the brilliant Palace Ukraine (V Vasylkivska 103) Actor Theatre (Velyka Zhytomyrska 40) Ukrainian piano player Antoniy Bary- 150-500 UAH 80-200 UAH shevskyi, a Rubinstein Competition win- palace-ukraine.com teatr-aktor.kiev.ua ner. He performs across the globe and now comes to Kyiv during the first Mozart Fes- Crazy Day tival. The big event also features Austrian Mind-blowing comedy mezzo-soprano Michaela Selinger and the 13 March at 19.00 virtuosos of the Kyiv Orchestra. The ven- October Palace (Nebesnoi Sotni 1) ue has been selected for a good reason – a 300-900 UAH contemporary expo centre with futuristic kiev.karabas.com architecture and outstanding acoustics that will emphasise the relevance of Mozart’s music, which is beyond time and space. 100–800 UAH Subscription: 760-1 440 UAH www.svitloconcert.com

Conditionally Released. Lesson in Happiness Play in 2 acts, premier 21 February and 14 March at 19.00 Drama and Comedy Theatre on the Left Bank (Brovarskyi Avenue 25) LOUDER THAN WORDS 60-300 UAH Your Shadow (UA, Teulis Shadow drama-comedi.kiev.ua Theatre, premiere) DANCING CHEKHOV 8 March at 13.00, 16.00, and 19.00 The Three Sisters (UA, dance Joy Division Kyiv Conservatory drama, Misanthrope Theatre) Concert performance dedicated to Ian Curtis (Arkhitektora Horodetskoho 1-3/11) 20 February at 19.00 23 February at 20.00 For the past few years, Teulis, a Ky- Lesia Ukrainka Theatre (Bohdana Khmelnytskoho 5) Stage 6 (Dovzhenko Centre, Vasylkivska 1) iv-based shadow theatre, has been per- The Three Sisters, one of Chekhov’s most 100-300 UAH forming to sold-out crowds across and famous and most unconventional works scene6 beyond Ukraine. They boldly experiment is to be presented by the young and in- with plays of light and the plasticity of spired creative team Misanthrope. This Savage Forever or Defending the the human body. This time the team has original theatre project preserves the Caveman prepared a brand-new programme that author’s narrative about a devastating One person show showcases their perfomance in a different sense of loneliness and futile dreams, 24 February at 19.00 context – including audience interaction. while replacing most dialogues with Kinopanorama (Shota Rustaveli 19) For the first time, anyone can take part in choreography and music. This innova- 230-400 UAH the show and help it evolve into a visually tive production unites diverse genres parter.ua striking story told without words. and art forms to allow audiences to see 190-650 UAH Check them out a well-known drama from a completely Vołosi (Pl) ttteulis online: different perspective. Come and enjoy String band an experiment conjuring an emotional 25 February at 19.00 and sensual perception of the world. Kyiv Conservatory 50-600 UAH (Arkhitektora Horodetskoho 1-3/11) Three.Sisters.Dancedrama 190-450 UAH knmau.com.ua

17 Night Life | 15 February – 15 March 2018 Festivals/Film/Sport | 15 February – 15 March 2018

RAVING FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS 90s Disco feat. Ace of Base, That’s It – Let’s Help Haddaway, Mr President, Snap 16 February from 21.00 to 09.00 2 March at 19.00 Otel’ (Nyzhnoiurkivska 31) Palace of Sport (Sportyvna 1) If you’re a nightlife enthusiast who and 500-2 500 UAH animal lover you’ll want in on this next closer.ua venture – an all-night charity rave to help support and provide shelter for more than Progressive Future Label Night 3 000 homeless animals at Sirius Shelter. 2 March at 23.55 The event will take you through the night Closer (Nyzhnoiurkivska St 31) with live performances from top Ukraine 220 UAH trance and house DJs, rolling until 09.00 closerkiev at Otel club. Come out and lend a paw. 100 UAH donated to Sirius Shelter Russell Eve & Funktastic otelleto 4 March at 21.00 Dockers ABC (Khreschatyk 15) FREE Doctor Dru Denis Horvat (DE) WhoMadeWho (DK) dockersabc 17 February at 23.00 17 February at 23.59 Skybar (Arena City, V Vasylkivska 5) CHI by Decadence House (Parkova 16a) Mathew Jonson (DE) 400 UAH call for enquiries 10 March at 23.55 +380 94 823 8888 +380 67 488 2013 Closer (Nyzhnoiurkivska St 31) call for tickets Rhythm Büro: Oscar Mulero, Varg Sharks of the Old School closerkiev (live) 20 February from 22.00 17 February at 23.59 Saxon (Mykhaila Maksymovycha 4) Karmon (NL) Plivka (V Vasylkivska 1) women FREE men 50 UAH 16 March at 23.00 500 UAH saxonclub.com.ua Skybar (Arena City, V Vasylkivska 5) plivka.prostir 400 UAH Star Wars at Shooters +380 94 823 8888 23 February at 23.00 Shooters (Moskovska 22) women FREE men 150 UAH ShootersKiev

Best Hits of Queen performed by Beast 23 February at 22.00 Dockers ABC (Khreschatyk 15) 100 UAH KALABRESE & KUMPELORCHESTER dockersabc (CH, ELECTRONICA) 17 February at 23.55 DJ V-iceG & DJ Lyoil Kotsar Closer (Nyzhnoiurkivska 31) 23 February at 22.00 One of the world’s most original electronic Barcode (Nizhny val, 19) producers, DJs, and club owners in his na- FREE tive Switzerland, Kalabrese first grabbed DUTCH DJ STAR VISITS UKRAINE +380 63 818 5119 worldwide attention in 2007. Considered FOR FIRST TIME BarcodeBarKiev a bold musical force, with his daring to Max Sixma (NL, trance, house) tread the murky waters between indie and 23 February from 22.00 electronica, his penchant for the blues and Doctor Dru (DE) Forsage (Harmatna 51a) funk will also shine through tonight. Play- 23 February at 23.00 A regular headliner at the best festivals fully emphasising vocals on song-based Skybar (Arena City, V Vasylkivska 5) and parties on the planet, Max Sixma is productions that push the limits of dance 400 UAH no stranger to the stages of Tomorrow- music in a peculiar and natural way, Kala- +380 94 823 8888 land, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, brese is a feast for the ears. and many others. The artist has gained 220 UAH After Midnight Show feat. NC-17 international recognition and popular- +380 67 250 0308 Show-ballet ity thanks to his brilliant creativity and closerkiev 24 February at 22.00 chart-topping collaborations with artists Caribbean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) including Armin van Buuren, Markus men 400 UAH women 200 UAH Schulz, Tiësto, Hardwell and many more. +380 67 224 4111 On 23 February the UA Trance Family DJ Crazy Cat welcomes ravers to Dance Club, where 17 February at 22.00 Jazz Dinner Show the Dutchman will perform in Ukraine Barcode (Nizhny val, 19) 1 March at 20.00 for the first time! FREE Caribbean Club (Symona Petlyury 4) women 200 UAH men 250 UAH +380 63 818 5119 390-1 100 UAH +380 63 497 9606 BarcodeBarKiev +380 67 224 4111

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Kyiv Basket – Ukrainian Women’s ENGLISH MOVIES SuperLeague Basketball IN KINOPANORAMA 17 February vs Kherson Experts say you can study English effec- Tavriyska Zirka tively by watching films in English. Kino- panorama extends an invitation to you to CSKA Kyiv – Ukrainian Men’s practiсe four times a week. SuperLeague Handball Tuesday/Thursday at 15.00 and 21.00 28 February vs Zaporizhye Saturday/Sunday at 15.00 7 March vs Lviv Kinopanorama (Shota Rustaveli 19) 14 March vs Luhansk 50-80 UAH Kyiv Sports Lyceum www.kinopanorama.com.ua (Heroiv Sevastopolya 37) Free TUESDAY EVENINGS AT CINEMA CITI English language movies are shown every Tuesday at Cinema Citi in Ocean Plaza. New and old titles alike feature. Popcorn + the silver screen = a good evening. Every Tuesday at 19.00 Cinema Citi (Ocean Plaza, Antonovycha 176) THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL 120 UAH www.cinemaciti.ua DYNAMO TO FACE AEK ATHENS IN The adventures of Gustave H, a legend- EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS ary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between 22 February at 20:05 the first and second World Wars, and Zero Olympiyskiy Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his Dynamo looks to pick up where they left most trusted friend. off when the Europa League resumes with 15-18 February a Round of 32 tie against AEK Athens on Kinopanorama (Shota Rustaveli 19) 15 and 22 February. Kyiv controlled the 200-300 UAH earkeir group stage of the competition www.kinopanorama.com.ua with a 4-1-1 record in group B, while Ath- ens managed only a single win in six fix- tures (1-5-0). Led by Europa League leading scorer Junior Moraes (6), Europe’s BRITISH THEATRE IN THE CINEMA 26th-ranked club has been a goal-scoring In original language with machine, averaging 2.5 a game. They will Ukrainian subtitles like their chances against a No. 37-ranked The Crucible Athens side that has netted only six times Richard Armitage plays a leading role in in six games. This will be the first time the Arthur Miller’s classical American drama. two sides meet. Get your tickets early as At the heart of the play lies the notorious this game will likely sell out. Salem witch trials. Maslyana 35-800 UAH 20 February A day of pancakes! fcdynamo.kiev.ua/en Kiev Kino (V. Vasylkivska 19) 17-18 February at 09.00-21.00 175 UAH Spivoche Pole (Lavrska 33) www.kievkino.com.ua 25-70 UAH Dynamo Kyiv – Ukrainian Premier League Football Fiery Maslyana 18 February at 17:00 vs Olimpik Sending out winter in style Donetsk EUPHORIA 17-18 February at 13.00 3 March vs Zorya Luhansk International Expocentre of Ukraine Olympiyskiy Stadium (V Vasylkivska 55) Sisters in conflict travelling through Eu- rope toward a mystery destination. (VDNX, Akademica Hlushkova 1) 35-400 UAH FREE fcdynamo.kiev.ua/en 15 February – 14 March Zhovten (Kostyantynivska 26) www.expocenter.com.ua Ukraine National Basketball Team – 70-100 UAH www.zhovten-kino.kiev.ua Hygge at Vsi Svoi World Championship Qualification The art of Danish happiness 26 February at 19:00 vs Sweden 24-25 February at 10.00-20.00 Kyiv Palace of Sports (Sportivna Pl 1) GHOSTS The life of Frau Elena Alving takes place Vsi Svoi (Desyatyna 12 ) 60-500 UAH FREE ukrbasket in the shadow of the figure of her long- dead husband a gentleman and philan- Vsi.Svoi Budivelnyk Kyiv – Ukrainian thropist towards others, a adulterer and drunkard towards his wife. RoboFIRST SuperLeague Basketball Robot festival for the whole family 15-28 February 15 February vs Mykolaiv 3-4 March at 10.00-17.00 17 February vs Zaporizhye Multiplex (Skymall, Generala Vatutina 2t) 175 UAH Ukraine House (Khreschatyk 2) Kyiv Palace of Sports (Sportivna Pl 1) FirstGoLeagueUkraine budivelnyk.ua multiplex.ua/ua/cinema/kyiv/skymall

19 What’s Ahead The Utopia Finder ONE OF THE MOST MYSTERIOUS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY Artem Nikitin ECCENTRIC MUSIC PROJECTS, IAMX PRESENTED HIS NEWEST ALBUM ALIVE IN NEW LIGHT ON 2 FEBRUARY. AS PER USUAL, ITS CREATION DEMONSTRATES THE WIDE RANGE OF CHRIS CORNER, THE FORMER SNEAKER PIMPS VOCALIST, AS WELL AS A DESIRE TO FIND ANSWERS TO VARIOUS EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS. WHAT’S ON CATCHES UP WITH THE LONDON HARLEQUIN.

Do you plan to release more docu- mentary films about the album, for example, like You Can Be Happy? Yes, we are considering a full-length doc- umentary/live performance this year.

The name ‘I The first albumKiss + Swallow was How does your day usually start? am X’ refers recorded at your home studio The Oatmeal, coffee, creation. to Becoming X, Den in London. Tell us about it. the title of the I was broke at the time and had to im- It’s been said you had insomnia, be- Sneaker Pimps’ provise a basic soundproof studio. I cause of which in 2013 the autumn debut album. took all the bed covers I could find and tour Screams was canceled. Do you Photos c/o Alina Kuchma You have said in the padded it out. It ended up being a very currently deal with this? past that when IAMX was found- intimate inspiring place. When I see pic- It’s a core part of my being and will al- ed, you no longer felt that you were tures of it now it looks like a psych ward ways be with me, But slowly I’ve learnt becoming X, but rather that you white room. the tools to keep it at bay. I see it as an ad- became X. Also, the meaning of X diction to wakefulness, as a positive drive was meant to be ever changing like You lived in Europe a lot, and now to live life as completely and fully in the a variable in a mathematical equa- you live in the US. Where is an artist short time we have. As soon as you stop tion. How would you describe X in better placed to work and develop seeing yourself as victim of the world, it’s today’s understanding? and why? liberating. This project has always been an in-depth Artists just want the freedom to flow and psychological exploration. We are all create without the distractions of normal You once said IAMX is a monster, a multidimensional beings. We fluctuate, life. I have found that being out in the de- beast, an animal. How does it look we change, we grow, we fail, we suc- sert is the best place for me at this point today? ceed. X is timeless, human, a connection in my life. A crying coyote running wild through the to the fabric of the infinite, the cosmos. volcanic rocks of the Mojave Desert. You bought a building that used to be a hydrotechnical plant and called it Turmwerk (working tower or oeuvre tower in German). Most of the clips and songs of IAMX were made there. What’s going on with it now? It’s now become a commune. People live, work, meditate, intermingle, and have sex there, or whatever modern day hippies do. I’m glad that it’s still a place of free- IAMX dom and freethinking since I resurrected 25 March at 19.00 it from the ashes of an East German dic- Bel’Etage (Shota Rustaveli 16a) tatorial DDR regime. 800 – 1 600 UAH etage.kiev.ua/ru/afisha/iamx/ 20 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 Check out the video here:

ROMANCE VS HORROR dreamer and lover. Taking a macabre sto- Vlad. The Love Story (UA, music show) ry and converting it into a true romance, a SOLO EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC 31 March at 19.00 commonplace musical is made into a cut- WORKS BY VLADA RALKO October Palace (Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni 1) ting-edge show with stunning special ef- 12 April – 13 May Forget everything you have read about fects. The brains behind the project have Voloshyn Gallery (Tereshchenkivska 13) Dracula in the novel by Bram Stok- managed to create something authentic Vlada Ralko, one of the most prominent er – Vlad. The Love Story has nothing to and new – without subjecting audiences Ukrainian expressionist artists, once com- do with gothic horror. This new version to another remake of the same plot. pleted several drawings for a fashion mag- transforms the bloodthirsty killer and 120 – 720 UAH azine. The theme excited her so much ruthless ruler into a charming blue-eyed DraculaVladMusical she went on to create a series of works addressing the relationship between fashion and human bodies. Often provocative and rough in her works, Ralko shows with Photos c/o Alina Kuchma irony how female bodies are expected to fit the ideals of the fashion industry. FREE voloshyngallery.art

NUCLEAR THREAT Imagine Dragons (US, alternative, indie) 31 August at 20.00 Olimpiyskiy Stadium (V Vasylkiyvksa 55) You may have heard the murmurs this band is coming to Kyiv, and if not, then prepare for the incendiary Imagine Drag- ons. This LA-based band is set to perform KNIGHT FIGHT TIME TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE in Ukraine for the first time and bring Kyiv Rus Knights’ Fighting NEW YEAR down the house at Olimpiyskiy Stadium Open-air performance China Start Kurazh Bazar with their new album Evolve. These guys 17-18 March at 10.00-19.00 24-25 March 11.00-23.00 give a tangible feeling of “dragon” ener- Kyiv Rus park (Kopachiv village, Kyiv region) Platforma Art-factory (Bilomorska 1) gy, which creates an indelible memory. Want to know more about the history of Kurazh Bazar is back in town! After a long In the past 10 years, the band has re- this country? Start your historical jour- winter, one of the main regular open-air ceived one Grammy Award, three Amer- ney with the glorious time of Kyiv Rus festivities – Kurazh Bazar is ready to start ican Music Awards, five Billboard Music princes and knights. Take in a spectacu- a new season of fun, parties, and fancy Awards and many other accolades. Can’t lar performance with all attributes of the things to buy. It’s Chinese New Year in imagine how awesome it is, come check 11th century, where you can even try on March, so it’s a good reason to celebrate out the concert yourself. the medieval hero hat yourself. Imagine, (not that we need one here in UA)! 799 – 7 990 UAH horsing around in knight’s armour! 80 UAH nsc-olimpiyskiy.com.ua/events/ 50 – 150 UAH KurazhBazar imagine-dragons parkkyivrus.com

21 What’s On Means Business

Serzh Velichanskiy Keeping the

KYIVSTAR, THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST MOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR, HAS BEEN KEEPING Country Connected US CONNECTED FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. WHAT’S ON SITS DOWN WITH THEIR DIRECTOR tainly brings us closer to a more modern with everything included!’ It makes life OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, digital era. “This is especially important easier for us to plan new developments.” EVGENIY KRAZHAN, TO FIND as we are moving away from standing in And that certainly includes 4G service. OUT WHAT MAKES THEM line for State services, like, for example, “Other countries took four to five years UKRAINE’S SHINING STAR OF at the real estate registry or applying for to pay off their 3G service before intro- MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS. a birth certificate. In addition to these ducing 4G – it took use two, thanks to the agencies, there are many more yet that rise in use of smartphones in Ukraine by require standing in line and lots of red 60%.” tape. We want to digitise it all.” Smartphones have certainly become a There is demand for other kinds of solu- vital part of life. Though, many people tions within the State, where Kyivstar can are still hesitant about new services, espe- offer expertise, technology, and solutions cially when talking about personal data. also. “Such as iCloud storage. It is imper- “This is true, and at the same time we ative the State understands that the ser- are already living in a new world. A video vices they offer are important to the cit- chat with your parents isn’t magic any- izens [they govern]. In order the service more. We are also working with Microsoft on offer does not suffer, we can step in Office 365 to offer Cloud Solutions for our corporate clients. It’s not only mobile, its protected. In the near future, solutions “Every solution should like SaaS and IaaS will be available to our Evgeniy Krazhan, part of the company customers, which correlate with interna- since 2005, has moved up through the be as simple as it can be tional standards of security and quality. ranks as business process manager to his Could it be partly the fault of Kyivstar current position as B2B director. When for the client” that we need to get used to so many new it comes to the promotion of the brand, services? “Yes, we understand that,” Krazhan is very direct: “We have always Krazhan says laughing. “But it’s part of been about family and relationships, as technological partner. This is how the progress!” health and children. Our competitors feel west operates: the US government for ex- the need perhaps to be more dynamic. ample subcontracts most of their tasks to But we have a different approach. We corporations to ensure transparent proce- provide a fundamental service to nearly dures and ease of fulfillment.” 26.4 million subscribers, so we look to concentrate on the needs and interests of MEGABYTES AND 4G those subscribers.” Kyivstar has big ideas for the daily con- sumer also, that requires using Mobile ICT AND MOBILE ID ID as a sort of identification number. At Krazhan talks passionately about a pro- the risk of being turned into a hostage of gram they are currently working on with technology, Krazhan says they are cur- the government, called Information and rently testing smaller solutions in order to Communications Technology (ICT). go to market in one to two years. “Let’s Three basic principles are associated. take 3G. A typical mobile service user “Every solution should be as simple as it does not need to understand ‘megabytes’, can be for the client,” he starts. “It should they just want to understand the services be the best solution possible, and it should available – can they listen to their mu- include mutually beneficial cooperation, sic? Can they watch a video? If they can meaning the best price/quality correla- watch a video normally, they are satisfied. tion.” And this is why price becomes less signif- Part of the ICT strategy includes a Mo- icant. If, for example, before they paid bile ID service, something which may or 50 UAH and had many issues with qual- may not bring significant profit but cer- ity, now we say, ‘let’s make it 100 UAH

22 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 Women’s Executives Leadership Development Initiative (WELDI)

The first WELDI Business Breakfast by ential women in Brussels by Politico maga- the American Chamber of Commerce in zine, shared her secrets of leadership. It was Ukraine of the year took place on 1 Feb- an inspiring atmosphere with a wonderful ruary at Kyiv’s Hilton Hotel. Very special community of female leaders. guest, CEO of the AmCham EU Susan Stay tuned for more great business Danger, recognised as one of 20 most influ- events care of AmCham.

The e-visa application process should not exceed nine business days, after which a visa Getting an Electronic Visa and is sent to the e-mail address registered on Becoming an Entrepreneur the MFA website. REGISTERING AS A PRIVATE ENTREPRENEUR In Ukraine: Getting Simpler While previously a foreigner had to present a residence permit as proof of his registered The Ministry of For- issued for up to 30 days for visiting on busi- address in Ukraine to apply for a private eign Affairs of Ukraine ness or as a tourist. entrepreneur status, the MJU has recently (MFA) and the Ministry The application process includes: (1) reg- clarified that this is no longer the case. Af- of Justice of Ukraine istration on the MFA website; (2) filling ter clarification, an expat can provide other (MJU) have recent- out an application form and uploading a documents to evidence his address, e.g. a ly introduced several photo; (3) adding the scanned copies of: (i) residential property lease contract, infor- measures to improve passport pages containing personal data, mation from the state property registry, etc. the process of getting (ii) valid health insurance with a minimum From now on, the process of registering as a a visa to enter Ukraine coverage of EUR 30,000, (iii) a document private entrepreneur includes: (1) receiving and becomу a registered confirming availability of sufficient funds a tax payer ID number; and (2) obtaining private entrepreneur in for the duration of stay in Ukraine and information from the state property regis- Ukraine. return to the country of origin and (iv) a try on the proprietary right to real estate in document confirming purpose of the trip; Ukraine or providing a lease contract. RECEIVING AN ELECTRONIC VISA (4) payment of consular fees (the amount The said improvements should positively af- starts from USD 65) through the MFA Nationals of 47 countries can now apply for fect the development of the human capital website. a visa electronically. The list mostly covers flow and will make Ukraine a more attrac- When applying for a business e-visa, one countries from Latin America, the Middle tive destination for foreign entrepreneurs should submit either an invitation from a East, and South-Eastern Asia, including, wishing to conduct business in Ukraine. Created by Timmdesign - Freepik.com by Created Ukrainian legal entity/public body, or a among others, New Zealand, Thailand, Particularly given attractive taxation for in- document confirming foreign investment Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, dividual tax residents. Peru, Mexico, and Bolivia. into Ukraine. When applying for a tourist An application can be filled out online on visa, documents should be submitted con- the MFA website. A single-entry e-visa is firming this purpose.

23 What’s On the Rise Yana Brilitskaya – Songstress Breaks Out on her own SINGER/SONGWRITER YANA BRILITSKAYA HAS ALREADY MADE HER MARK ON THE UKRAINIAN MUSIC SCENE AS A PARTICIPANT IN MULTIPLE TV TALENT SHOWS AND AS LEAD VOCALIST IN CELEBRITY BAND. BUT WHAT ABOUT BEYOND HER STAGE PERSONA? WHAT’S ON FINDS OUT.

And you are not going to settle only Serzh Velichanskiy on covers, is that right? You have a solo project in the pipeline? Yes, I am writing lyrics and composing original music for my songs!

What’s On is to meet with Brilitskaya at the Wow, nowadays, it is rare to see sing- popular Ludi:CasualFood in Arena City. ers write their own songs. Isn’t it easi- She is running late. She texts to say she will er to buy a ready-to-go song and jump be 10 minutes but a check of the time shows to the top? she is already 12 minutes late. Patience is a I believe in putting some heart and soul into virtue and we are in no hurry. While wait- the songs I perform – when you live through ing on her we check YouTube, researching a certain situation and then you put it into the work of our interviewee. music and words. How can you sing some- Then the door opens, and there she is: a one else’s words with the same conviction? smiling sweet-looking face who before mak- I may consider purchasing a song in future, ing the usual greetings, apologises profusely but so far, I enjoy the process of creating all for the delay. We are charmed immediately of it from scratch. and any previous frustration melts away. She is dressed in a casual, but stylish sweat- How about yourself, what music in- er, wears no makeup (well, that’s what she fluences you? claims), and is here between rehearsals. From early childhood it was jazz singers like Learning she is limited for time we jump Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and people right into it. at the pinnacle of the pop scene – Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. My person- Knowing you’re featured in all kinds al attachment is to Beyonce, I admire her as of TV talent shows, what keeps you a singer and as a woman. Nowadays I listen going? to Pharrell Williams and Frank Ocean, jazz, I believe there are two things you have to soul, R-n-B, hip-hop. have to become a singer. An understanding you cannot live without it, and hard work. When writing your own songs, what emotions are you trying to conjure up There is the saying “what doesn’t kill in people? WO TOP 5 ANSWER FAST you.... Well, in general, I want people to be in- ....makes you stronger” (Brilitskaya contin- spired. I want to fire them up. If we speak Hobbies ues). That’s what I believe. I have several about my first song Nature has a Plan, at first Eating – high-end cuisine projects and am also working on new ma- glance it tells the story of a girl with good terial (she laughs). Some wise man said: “It’s visuals of cute ladies in the music video. But Favourite restaurants not the talented people per se, but the hard- it’s deeper than that – it’s about our mission, Dobryi Dyadya and Milk Bar working ones.” Winners are made of 30% our plan in life, which is bestowed from talent and 70% hard work and I fully agree above, from the universe. The task is under- Style of dress with that. standing that mission and then following it. Casual – no heels or makeup

Let me ask you about Celebrity Band. Tell us about your future vision, five Favourite colour Some time ago we took a special approach to to ten years from now. Bright colours – red! creating a cover band that set high standards I see myself growing and developing in of quality and content, which immediately music, as well as in other areas, like mov- Single or Married? made us different from many other bands. ies. Even perhaps creating a music school Neither, I’m into music We made a quality promo video and have put for children. My belief is, regardless of age, together a very good repertoire. Three of us 30…45… 60…you can always live a full (we had to confirm) You date music? (myself, Vadim the drummer, and Orest, who and interesting life. (laughing) Well, if I like a person and their now works with Dzidzio) started it and we To find out more about this up-and- sense of humour – I can spend time with them. grew to eight musicians on stage, including But I as I said, I am quite busy. saxophone, trumpet, and other instruments. coming songstress, check out: brilitskaya 24 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 yana.brilitskaya

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LeeGirls Reaney on Skates “THE UKRAINIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM” IS A PHRASE THAT HASN’T BEEN UTTERED IN A GENERATION. THANKS TO THE EFFORTS OF A FEW DETERMINED WOMEN, THE IDEA OF THEIR RETURN IS CLOSER TO REALITY THAN EVER.

It’s been 23 years since Ukraine’s wom- WOMEN’S HOCKEY RETURNS think it’s not a women’s sport,” says en’s hockey team last skated off the ice, Ukrainian athletes have seen far greater Ukrainochka President Nadiia Boboshko. following a 2-0 defeat to Great Britain at success in summer sports than their cold- “It’s the girls that give a more interesting the European Championships. It’s meant er counterparts. Outside of biathlon, and reaction. Dnipro’s Queens President Tat- a generation of women has been denied maybe figure skating, most winter sports yana Tkachenko knows the feeling. “We the opportunity to play the sport they love. struggle to attract dollars and devotees, get asked a lot about our manicures,” she Well, nearly a generation. Five players – all including hockey. The men’s game is also recalls, “and how we fit into our equip- over 40 years old – returned to the game in shambles. With poor performances ment.” While some girls have some expe- when the women’s league was launched from the national team, an outcome of rience with the game – Panthers sniper two years ago, including twin sisters Inna the league nearly didn’t even happen this Diana Kovtun grew up playing on boys and Elena Vansovich of the Panthers. season, it’s all the more surprising to see teams and sleeping with her hockey stick, “It was a big tragedy for us”, says Elena the women’s league flourish. Just three while Ukrainochka standout defender Vansovich. “We didn’t play for 15 years. years ago, league founders Julia Arte- Masha Gromova lists American forward Now we hope to play with our daughters”. mieva and Nadia Boboshko (both from Hilary Knight as her favourite forward Four teams from Ukraine’s fledgling five- Ukrainochka) met each other after being straight away – the reality is that many team women’s league will be in Kyiv in recruited to play street hockey against a are new to the league. March to compete for the Ukrainian boys team. Soon after, an exhibition se- women’s hockey championship. The ries against the Dnipro Squirrels was NO PLAYERS WITH Queens of the Dnipro hope to repeat as held, and, after much hard work and cre- HOCKEY EXPERIENCE champions, but the Kharkiv Panthers, ative thinking, a full four-team league was That women’s hockey will continue to the Dnipro Squirrels, and Kyiv’s-own founded last year. succeed in a country that proudly advo- Ukrainochka have a different outcome cates more genteel roles for women is no in mind. One thing the girls all agree on NOT A WOMEN’S SPORT sure thing. How do you recruit a team however is the need for Ukraine to revive A lot of eyebrows are raised when the girls when a generation has passed since the its national women’s team. tell others they play hockey. “My friends last time your country took an interest in your sport? “You look at old photos,” says Panthers President Katya Sederen- ko. That’s how she was able to recruit the Vansovich twins and three other former national team stars. Tkachenko believes that athletes are the key, “We have no players with hockey experience, but we have a figure skater, a volleyball player,

TOURNAMENT STANDINGS

Games Wins Losses Panthers 9 8 0 Squirrels 12 6 5 Queens 9 6 3 Ukrainochka 9 2 5 Avalanche 9 0 9

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??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? tices, as the women are usually divided for drills based on ability. Coaches work on the basic elements of the game, like skating and shooting, with the newer players. Stars like Kovtun, Gromova, and the Vansovichs work on other elements, like combinations. One thing they have in common is their shared passion. “I like the dynamics of hockey, its speed, constant risk, will,” says Tkachenko. “My Kyiv Ukrainochka teammates are my friends in life, we play for each other – you get a family!”

MOTELS AND MARSHRUTKAS Their passion shows through in their Ekaterina Konstantinova commitment to practice. Teams hit the (Kharkiv Panthers) ice up to four times a week, often as late as 22.00 or 23.00 at night. Some even join men’s practices for additional train- and a boxer.” Boboshko used a different ing. Just because the league has shown approach: “You speak to the sisters and some stability at a time when many of daughters of men’s players, to strong Ukraine’s sporting leagues have shown Dnipro Queens athletes from other sports, and to your the opposite, however, doesn’t mean that friends that might want to try something it’s smooth sailing from here. Despite gifts new.” of equipment from the NHL’s Melt Ice in Hearts charity to get the league started, SHE CAN FIGHT There’s a few things about the sport that appeal to the women – the speed, the ag- gression, and the camaraderie amongst “We didn’t play for teammates. In a country that touts boxing as one of its favourite sports, the 15 years. Now we aggressive nature of hockey appeals to many. “Compared to football, hockey is hope to play with our much faster,” says Kovtun, who current- Dnipro Squirrels ly sits fifth in league scoring. “In football, daughters” you can’t get to the other end of the field in one minute. In hockey, you can go back and forth three times in that time.” and generous support from a few kind for- Kovtun grew up playing hockey. “It’s not eigners, many of the expenses (like trav- the speed though,” her dad interrupts. el) come from the women’s own pockets “It’s because she can fight!” – the surest sign of commitment. “Last year we were in hotels and took busses to FRIENDS IN LIFE games,” recalls Sederenko. “Now we’re in With former national team players play- motels and marshrutkas.” ing alongside green recruits to the game, the league sports a wide range in quality. OUR FUTURE The mix in skill level is apparent at prac- With the dream of a resurrected national Kremenchuk Lavina team on everyone’s minds, the girls have tried to organise their own international tournaments. “We dream that the flag of our country will be raised in the international arena,” says Tkachenko. “We want to develop our hockey.” To that end, some players have travelled to the US to compete. A junior league is also a high priority, with each team appointing a member to focus on recruitment. “That’s our future,” says Sederenko. “If we don’t start now, the sport will die 20 years down the road.” A junior league would suit the Vansovich sisters just fine, as it would give their daughters an outlet to play competitive hockey. And who knows? If it happens soon enough, they might just be able to join Kharkiv Panthers their mothers on a resurrected Ukrainian women’s national team!

27 What’s All the Fuss

VARVAR BAR It may have opened eight months ago, but Varvar Bar already has the chops to take its place as one of the leaders of Kyiv’s craft beer and brewing scene. With more than 35 different Varvar-branded brews it is a haven for connoisseurs of beer and experimental varieties of the beverage. Saint Miklosh An offshoot of the Varvar Brewery, famed for another branded bar – Lesopylka on The Castle that Decided to Be Kyiv’s left bank, Varvar Bar on Saksahan- IT’S QUITE EASY TO GET TO SAINT MIKLOSH CASTLE IN CHYNADIYOVO skoho brings the brewery’s range of beers THESE DAYS; THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN TO TOURISTS AND to the heart of the city centre. It is the TRAVELLERS. brainchild of Vasiliy Mikulin, a successful businessman who founded the Donetsk- based Yuzovskaya Brewery in December 2008 – a move that proved his ability to pick a future trend. With the capture of Donetsk by Rus- brewing what’s sian-led forces in 2014, he moved the operation to Kyiv – founding Lisopylka bar/brewery in the Darnytsia region. The company has gone from strength-to- strength since, with Varvar becoming one of the country’s best-known craft beer brands. Varvar Bar is a small intimate space, which serves well for showcasing the beers on offer. The core range is repre- sented by 14 varieties; Golden Ale, Milk Stout, Dry Stout, Hoppy Lager, Choco- late Porter, Artisan Pilsner, Ipanema In- dian Pale Ale (IPA), Simcoe American Pale Ale (APA), Citra APA, Amarillo APA, Black IPA, Blue Yellow Sub IPA, Equinox Double IPA, and Blanche de Blanche. Add to that a range of 23 ex- In 2005, Joseph won the right to a lease perimental offerings with such intrigu- for 49 years according to the newly ad- ing names as Sumarai’s Daughter and justed law on preservation of cultural there is sure to be a brew here suitable heritage. He is now, proudly, the only suc- Some 15 years ago, this castle of the 15th for whetting anybody’s whistle. century, once owned by Hungarian no- cessful leaseholder of a castle in Ukraine. bility, was an abandoned car depot and in total ruin. The current leaseholder of Joseph says, “I was chosen by the castle, it called Saint Miklosh, an artist from Mukacheve me and I came… as it has decided just to be” by the name of Joseph Bartosh, transformed it by some miracle into one of the most popular tourist attractions in Zakar- and sympathetic to the essence of its pattya. With an idea for a sort of renais- culture and purpose. There are some re- sance, he returned it to its original historic stored and preserved rooms, halls, and a grandeur, combining an open-air space library, a unique roof, and ancient walls for writers, musicians, and artists and of the historic building, which is currently a school of harmonious development. open to visitors. Joseph himself conducts Step-by-step, he brought his project to excursions in four languages and wel- an international level engaging more and comes guests. more support from different sources, in- Various exhibitions, concerts, and festi- cluding the Hungarian und Ukrainian vals take place in the castle. Yet, there are governments. The beginning was very still many plans for development, like a complicated and there were many ob- concert hall for classical music and a hall stacles on the way, from no elementary for wedding ceremonies. conveniences in the ruined castle to bu- Read full article VARVAR BAR reaucracy and misunderstanding, and here: (Saksahanskoho 108/16) non-acceptance of his motivation. Another exciting Sunday-Thursday 12.00 – 24.00, With restoration work still in progress, port of call will be Friday and Saturday 12.00 – 2.00 many volunteers from Ukraine and from featured in Issue 7. +380 67 621 5511 abroad come to work on the magnificent Can’t wait? varvarbar structure every year, dedicated to its idea Visit www.ukrainer.net

28 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 the start – diary, tourist blog, shopping list, birthday reminder, etc. If you find er- Record Your rors, you can edit the transcript and play back the audio notes. Though Senstone recognises 11 languag- Ideas As You Go es, including Ukrainian and Mandarin, the product will be launched only in Eng- lish. It works best at a distance of 20 cen- The best ideas occur spontaneous- malist in design, you can clip it on your timetres from your mouth. Perhaps, too ly – when you take a shower, jog, drive clothes as a brooch, hang it around your far away to record a lecture in a big hall. a car, walk on a busy street, have lunch neck as a pendant, or wear it around your On the flip side, the short range back- with your colleagues or go out with your wrist as a bracelet. ground noise is minimised. friends. Yet, before you whip out your It works easily, quickly, and convenient- Senstone is now manufactured in Shen- smartphone or organiser to jot down ly. Whenever inspiration comes to you, zhen, China and has nearly 4 000 pre-or- notes, something derails your train of just tap the button on the item’s side and ders, coming mostly from the US and thought. The moment is gone and you speak. Press the button again and it stops Japan. In spring, the device will be avail- forget what you were thinking about. recording. able for purchase on the official at a price Sound familiar? If your phone is not at hand, Senstone starting from 109 USD. what’s brewing what’s This same ‘bitter’ experience motivated can record for up to two-and-a-half Of course, it is all a question of habit as a team of Ukrainian talents headed by hours and store all notes. When online, to whether you choose to wear something Nazar Fedorchuk to develop Senstone – the gadget will sync with your phone (it with you all the time to record your mind- #whatstrending a tiny (29.53 mm in diameter!) portable is compatible with iOS and Android) and flow. Still, the Ukrainian-designed device standalone voice-recorder that carefully upload the recordings to the application is worth a try considering its backers al- keeps track of your thoughts, goals, and and in the cloud. That is where Senstone ready include Mike Butcher, famous IT impressions, while you are on the go. shows its true power. Its technology trans- journalist, and artists and producers who Inspired by brain and sound waves, the lates your voice memos into text and sorts worked on Stranger Things (TV series) or gadget is oval in shape and so far present- them by location, date, time, and even Catch Me If You Can (movie). ed in two colours: grey and black. Mini- categories if you provide a #hashtag at Get your own at senstone.io

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29 What’s All the Fuss Amsterdam – Kyiv. And a Little Bit of Saint Nicholas by Halyna Rys

This story begins at an airport when two Dutch souvenirs in her suitcase. How- suitcases are confused because they are very ever, Marko finds something extraordi- similar. In the best traditions of melodrama, nary in his – a half-written manuscript one belongs to a woman, the other – to a man. about Saint Nicholas and his life before Who are these strangers whose paths acciden- he became legendary. Marko is eager to tally cross? return this lost text to its author. The plot unravels against chronicles One character is torn between her ca- of the earliest Christians and Nicholas reer and her family, Olena from Terno- aka Nikolaos the Wonderworker, whose pil harbours a secret passion – at night fame has lived on. This is a light read she writes her novel. The second char- about love and miracles that can really acter owns a small Lviv-based shop sell- happen. ing art supplies, Marko dreams about creating masterpieces like those of Van ABOUT THE AUTHOR University of Tasmania, Australia. Rys Gogh. Born in Lviv, Halyna Rys acquired a writes magical realism books for adults, Once at home, they discover they have master’s degree in visualising literature teens, and children, including her sto- picked up someone else’s luggage. at the Free University Amsterdam. Cur- ries A Unique Potato and Travel to Kotaniya, wo book club wo Olena is shocked to find little else but rently, she is working on her PhD at the and her novel Draw Me As a Bird.

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30 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 A #warmFurgoneta THE WHAT’S ON CHECK LIST on Baseina 13 Delivery ü English-speaking staff ü If you were walking along Baseina Street on goneta, says, she wanted to bring a tasty, Wifi ü 26 January, you might have noticed some- high-quality, and really fast food to citi- WO Rating thing unusual. National artist Pavlo Zibrov zens. What makes Furgoneta even more was singing his hit songs while cooking his classy, are the branded Furgoneta trucks signature Zibrembo burger, a show which the food is made in and served from. In ues to work on the eatery’s menu, creating hipster city-dwellers were not going to miss. fact, that is how the name Furgoneta was flavourful сombinations. To ensure there is It was, indeed, a good way to celebrate the born. In both Ukrainian and Russian, no disparity between the two city locations opening of this new street food spot. ‘furgon’ means truck, so the eatery name or the delivery service, the team launched In fact, Furgoneta is not a newcomer to arose as a result of simple wordplay. their own kitchen-factory for preparing the Kyiv street food map. For the past five Notwithstanding the simple and сatchy handmade ready-to-cook ingredients. It years, the order and run option has been name, Furgoneta signature recipes are far goes without saying that all burgers, noo- serving quick and easy street food, featur- from simple: chef Valerii Pasichnyk contin- dles, and rice come with savory sauces ing burgers, egg and rice noodles, and rice. made up with the freshest local viands. The Alla Ovsiannikova, the founder of Fur- Furgoneta menu also covers vegetarian op- WHY #WARMFURGONETA? tions like noodles and rice with egg, brocco- The diner at Baseina 13 is the first indoor li, green beans, Сhinese cabbage, peanuts, Furgoneta. However, the team decided sesame seeds, and garlic dressing. not to stray from the “mobile food” con- Along with hot food, Furgoneta warms cept, and they somehow managed to get a their guests up with four different cock- food truck in the new venue. How? Well, tails-to-go. as they say, a picture is worth a thousand Furgoneta words. See you at Furgoneta! Antonovycha 51/9, Baseina 13 Open: 10.00 – 21.00 Eat Zibrembo and do good! +380 50 149 8999 what’s on the street what’s All funds from Zibrembo burger sales are Furgoneta.com.ua donated to the “Життєлюб” charity foundation. furgoneta.official

ported, validated his fears. Chernivtsi this year. It was an unbelievable Love, But Since living here, I have yet to notice same- experience, and something I’ve raved about sex couples in public. Of course, there are gay that day to family and friends. Except there’s people here, but perhaps they don’t feel com- always a “but” when I tell the story. The but is fortable being themselves in public. I met one that though it was a great day, some costumes Not for All American in Lviv who is bisexual. He hasn’t were insensitive, including people dressed as I’m in love with Ukraine. It’A love that started had any problems and has gone on same-sex Native Americans/Indigenous Canadians as a child, with Ukrainian dance and culture dates, but says he doesn’t “flaunt” who he is. wearing headdresses. sparking my interest. I fell deeper after I visit- Imagine having to hide who you are, to have Some argue these costumes are all in good ed for the first time in 2014. I thought about to think about every action, to ensure you fun, that people mean no harm. And even if my few short days here every day until I re- don’t appear a certain way; a way society they don’t know the history of oppression of turned, three years later. around you doesn’t fully approve of. indigenous peoples, ignorance isn’t an excuse. However, even the greatest of loves have Times here are old-fashioned, outdated. This Nobody is perfect. The same goes for coun- their problems. is also evident in gender inequality. I see more tries. Reflecting on your country’s societal I defend Ukraine, sometimes more so than “chivalry” in Ukraine than Canada – men norms – and the oppressions that come with my home country, Canada. I love the people, holding doors open, men walking women them – allows for growth and improvement, the culture, the atmosphere. I feel at ease, like home after a night out, men carrying their making your country a more lovable place for I belong here. But it can be difficult standing wife’s/daughter’s/sister’s bags, including their everyone. This piece is just that – an invita- up for a country when you don’t agree with purses, down the street after a day of shopping. tion for conversation. all of its norms. It’s not a bad thing when it comes from the I moved to Ukraine in August 2017, starting right place, when people are being kind and my 11-month stay by touring the country it’s not because they think you can’t handle ukrainian addict with my Ukrainian dance ensemble. A fellow independence. It becomes a problem when dancer opted not to join us due to safety con- people treat genders unequally. “The Guardian cerns because he is gay. Being gay is legal in A final point to touch on is cultural appro- reported” Kaitlin Vitt Ukraine, but same-sex marriage is not recog- priation: theatre performances featuring nised. He heard stories of people in Ukraine blackfaced characters; people wearing sacred FOLLOW KAITLIN AS SHE being mistreated because of their sexual cultural symbols, such as Indigenous head- DISCOVERS UKRAINE orientation. When the Lviv LGBT festival dresses, out of context, like pop star Dzidzio in 2016 was raided by homophobic bigots, and Malanka participants. @kaitlinvitt threatening festivalgoers as The Guardian re- I celebrated Malanka in Vashkivski and @kaitlinvitt

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of the Building Top EDIBLE INVENTORY Kalamata olives 39 UAH Kakavia fish 89 UAH Mochos 115 UAH Grilled Dorado 185 UAH Bottom Grilled Trout 155 UAH Anna Azarova of the Heart Karidopita 67 UAH Black tea, karkade, ginger, clove, honey, cinnamon 65 UAH

TOTAL 715 UAH

– a clear fish broth with mussels, shrimp, and a chunk of nice soft trout. It is a good option for warming up and getting ready for more delicacies to come. We choose Mochos, a sumptuous salad, which becomes my favourite ‘at first chew’. Its ingredients are beautifully arranged on the plate and include strong-flavoured ru- cola, neutral mangold leaves, thin slices of seared veal, juicy mango, and delicate cheese balls covered with almonds. Its sweet-sour- bitter taste is well balanced and as rich as is its description. Whenever I travel to Greece, I always try the PROTECTED BY EU LEGISLATION, lightness and space with maximum com- grilled fish, which may be cliché, however FETA IS GREECE’S MOST FAMOUS fort. All this is brightened up with specks of also delicious. Here, at PapaFeta we follow CHEESE; WHILE PAPA MEANS blue, turquoise, and green, evoking associa- suit and treat ourselves to grilled dorado ‘DAD’ AND EPITOMISES A FAMILY tions of a fresh sea coast. In this moment, and trout. The presentation is fabulous – the FOUNDATION. PAPA PLUS FETA I can even smell the gentle sea breeze and succulent fish with a mouth-watering smoky EQUALS AN UNMATCHED VENUE hear the sounds of crashing waves... flavour are served on wooden boards and OFFERING GOOD FOOD AND A Tables, chairs, and benches are made of classically garnished with a wedge of lemon CORDIAL WELCOME ALL YEAR wood with a lovely old weathered look, and baked vegetables. Everything is cooked ROUND. which adds a rustic charm to the interior. just the way you like it. White Moschofilero Baskets of every shape and size as well as wine, light and fruity, goes well with all the PapaFeta opened its doors a year-and-a- potted plants, including mandarin trees, dishes. half ago, in the Solomyanskyi district. It adorn the place, which resembles a smart Almost full, we still can’t resist trying Karido- is nestled on the 11th (top) floor of Red Mediterranean tavern with a modern touch. pita, a popular Greek walnut and chocolate Star – a newly constructed business centre. Thessaloniki-born Yiannis Kofopoulos, cake soaked in syrup and scented in aroma. Though not technically downtown, the lo- PapaFeta’s chef, was specially invited from The place offers a selection of splendid teas cation has its unique advantages. It boasts Greece to supervise the restaurant’s menu. to wash down a nourishing dinner. four halls accommodating from 20 to 250 He radiates positive energy and enthusiasm guests and two terraces with a marvellous as he guides us through his menu. Some THE SHOW MUST GO ON panoramic city view. At the moment, it is dishes are prepared strictly according to tra- The chef tells us that once a month, during too cold and windy to appreciate all the ditional Greek recipes, he explains, others the cold season, PapaFeta throws parties fea- benefits this rooftop restaurant has to offer. are adapted for Ukrainian palettes and given turing live music, DJs, dancing, and various However, as soon as the weather is mild- a contemporary twist. “They are absolutely shows. It would seem Greece is much closer er, the terraces are sure to be packed with unique; you won’t find anything like them in than we think. those enjoying a gorgeous sunset with a any other place,” says Kofopoulos. glass of vino. LET THE FEAST BEGIN THE WHAT’S ON CHECK LIST MODERN STYLE WITH GREEK English Menu (and Greek) ü ATTITUDE The server brings us Kalamata, well-known large brown Greek olives grown in the English-speaking staff ü Once I entered the main hall, I feel like I southern Peloponnese. They are salty to a Wifi ü am on summer vacation. The overwhelm- reasonable extent, and meaty with a smooth Price $$ ing predominance of white gives a sense of texture. WO Rating Then we ‘officially’ start with Kakavia soup. MAKE SURE YOU TRY... Its name is derived from kakavі, the pot in PapaFeta (Lobanovskyi 56) Moussaka (eggplant and potato with a meat which it was traditionally cooked by ancient Open: 10.00 – 23.00 filling and béchamel sauce) 97 UAH Ionian fishermen, and it is the precursor to papafeta Paidakia Arnisia (lamb chops) 165 UAH the modern day French classic Bouillabaisse +380 67 506 5288

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Vitalina Makorevych

DRINKING COFFEE AND GRABBING A BITE TO EAT HAS CEASED TO BE JUST MEETING A PHYSICAL NEED FOR THOSE THAT NEED A PICK-ME-UP IN THE MORNING OR THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IT IS BECOMING MORE OF A CULTURE THING IN KYIV THAT BRINGS THE CITY CLOSER TO THE SAME CAFÉ CUSTOMS OF EUROPE.

Every café tries to create a unique at- KACHOROVSKA FINCH COFFEE mosphere, a varied menu and interest- A great place for connoisseurs of beautiful Not just a café, but also a shop, where you ing interior. Places where you don’t just shoes and accessories, this is a store and can buy everything you need for making drink coffee, but also can see the works of café combined. Here you will can choose coffee at home. In addition, here you can Ukrainian designers, or even buy them, a pair of new shoes, and between trying also earn the “coffee certificate”, because read books, try on a new pair of boots, them you can sip on coffee. The café is the café also has its own school – Fair or get closer to the world of flora are in located on the first floor of a two-storey Finch. It was previously all housed under trend. We suggest you get acquainted shop, and even if you aren’t going to get one roof, but now the school is in a differ- with a few establishments that offer more a new pair of shoes, this is a great place ent location. One of the features of the than just a shot of caffeine. to meet friends or work in peace on your coffee house is a unique coffee machine, laptop. The interior is minimalistic, but made of ceramic, which was ordered spe- ХАРМС (KHARMS) there is a lot of greenery. A beautiful el- cially. By the way, there are only two of A café-bookshop, you can buy books and ement to the interior is a wide sweeping these unique machines in Ukraine: one read them here. Books about design and staircase, which visitors often use for pos- in this café, and the other at the school. art are a specialty on the bookshelves ing for photos. (English menu available). (English menu available). themselves and vinyl records, which line (V Vasylkivska 14) (Dehtiarna 5) the walls, add a special charm. Quite spa- Open: Monday-Friday at 08.00-21.00, Open: 10.00-21.00 cious, the café has a great atmosphere for Saturday-Sunday at 10.00-21.00 www.facebook.com/fairfinch both work and leisure, so you feel com- Kachorovska.atelier fortable and can concentrate on work or DIP communicate with friends without wor- ЦВЕТОЧНАЯ ЛАВКА Dip is a new small and cosy café with rying someone will disturb you. For mu- (FLOWER SHOP) friendly staff and a great assortment of sicians and fans of live music there is a If you are tired of winter find relief tasty nibbles. Sound just like any other piano in the café and anyone can tinkle in this place on Saksahanskoho. There café? Wrong. You can sip on delicious the ivories. And, if you are lucky, you will you will find a café/flower shop com- coffee while buying designer clothes here. meet the elusive cat Eliot who lives here. bo, and as they say in the café, this in- What’s more, the walls are adorned with House of Scientists stitution is “by the time”, as it is very paintings that can also be bought. This (Volodymyrska 45A) convenient for visitors to buy flowers is an ideal place for coffee and art lovers. Open: 10.00-22.00 and have a snack here. When you vis- (English menu available). absurdbooks it you will forget about everything for (Vozdvizhenskaya 34) just a moment and lose yourself in the Open: Monday-Friday at 09.30-21.00, lush greenery and colourful blooms. Saturday-Sunday at 10.00-1.00 Here the flora is not only in pots, but DipCollaboration also on the walls, tables, ceiling, and even along the bar. The café opened quite recently, but has already won the hearts of clientele. You are unlikely to find a table without making a reserva- tion. (Saksahanskoho 13/42) Open: 10.00-22.00 cvetochnaya.lavka.kiev

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WHERE WHAT WAS ONCE THE MEDITERRANEAN-FLAVOURED Glamour BELVEDERE, GUARAMMA HAS EMERGED IN MODERN ASIAN Lana Niland MAGNIFICENCE. IS IT WORTH THE NUMEROUS DOLLAR SIGNS on the Hills THAT DOT THE MENU? WE FIND OUT.

Built atop the Kyiv hills, there is no doubt the view – especially in the warmer months – is something for the Instagram which is decadence, with bits of dried kelp history books, #nofilternecessary. But or kombu dusted atop. You don’t need the that is not the only vista worth casting soy sauce or the wasabi to enhance any- your eye over. thing, it is already soft and perfect as is. The other selection of meat this evening is A MARRIAGE OF CULINARY the New Zealand lamb chops which come CULTURE with anticucho miso sauce, and a pictur- Walking in, it is clear design is a key el- esque array of grilled vegetables. The only ement to this venue – the way the tear- complaint: it’s too good, therefore there’s drop crystal chandeliers sparkle and shine not enough. amidst the charcoal-painted factory tubes With that, dessert is ordered – a trio of and pipes that run across the ceiling like EDIBLE INVENTORY crème brule: the first, a classic crowned snakes. There is wood, there is concrete, Lychee Mojito 178 UAH in dried ginger; the second, a coffee spot- there is marble, there is lush velvet in jew- Jameson & Coke 170 UAH lighting featuring Vietnamese grounds; el tones, and all of it just sort of works in Tributa 2013 Syrah (btl) 1135 UAH and the third slathered in maracuja fruit. purposeful merriment. Popcorn Prawns 259 UAH None of them last long. The menu too is an eyeful: one for food, Spicy Edamame 167 UAH one for wine, and one for drinks. It is the Duck Spring Rolls 239 UAH JAPANESE GLAMOUR latter I pick up first and notice not only Baby Spinach Salad And so this is how I spend my evening, the great selection of teas but whiskey w Scallops 426 UAH soaking in the ambiance of an incredibly also. And then there’s the cocktails. At Roll w Soft Shell Crab 426 UAH well-thought-out venue from design to some point I might come back to see what New Zealand Lamb 787 UAH ingredients. Stick around any evening of the Pornstar Martini is like. Tonight, I’ll Crème Brule Trio 194 UAH the week and you’ll be treated to live mu- settle for a Lychee Mojito. Wine may sic from 8, which also happens to be when come later, by the glass of course, which TOTAL 3 981 UAH the place really starts to fill up, so best to starts at a very reasonable 140 UAH. book in advance. With Nikkei cuisine on the rise here in Though Guaramma caters to the well- Kyiv, Guaramma does not disappoint The spicy edamame are a modern take heeled upper class, which is absolutely in the food department. Marrying Peru- on the traditional salted version, and reflected in their prices, it seems a place vian cookery with that of Japanese, the make for a fabulous snack on their own. for all, including a group of ladies cele- menu takes on the best of two culinary There is more to come. brating a milestone birthday, to a group regimens, providing (perhaps too) many The duck rolls make up the meat part of of young men admiring said ladies, to a options for anyone less gastronomically the starter. Tender duck rolled in simple quiet dinner for two taking it all in. It is inclined. Styles and ingredients pop out: plain thin pastry, it’s the hoisin sauce that indeed Japanese glamour at its best, and tempura, kombu, miso, spicy peppers, cit- shines through. But don’t stop there – a it is well worth the few extra yen. rus, robata, wasabi. The mouth waters – I sprig of coriander ensures a little party am up to the challenge. for your mouth. THE WHAT’S ON CHECK LIST Our server Andriy made a strong argu- English Menu ü ON THE MENU ment earlier for any of the baby spinach English-speaking staff ü To start, popcorn shrimp with spicy aioli salads. I was unconvinced to be honest Wifi ü sauce: it is what it says, and topped with and caved only to include a little green- Price $$$$ minute slices of spicy red peppers, it is a ery. I was wrong, and have no problem WO Rating delicious option. admitting it, as the spinach, dressed in citrus flavours, gratings of parmesan, and Guramma sprinkles of deep-fried cuts of onion is (Dniprovskiy Spusk 1) MAKE SURE YOU TRY… one of the best things I’ve tasted in a long Open: Monday-Thursday 12.00-23.00, Nikkei style scallops yuzu agave aji amarillo while. The scallops are tasty too but the Friday-Saturday 12.00-02.00 sauce on a bed of guacamole 335 UAH salad itself stars in this show. GurammaModernAsia King crab tempura with ponzu 512 UAH Fast on its heels is the soft-shell crab roll, +380 97 999 3288

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БАЛЕТ - !СЕНСАЦІЯ What’s In Focus

Emma Di Olimia Whitemustache Bohdan Yusipchuk

Elena Burba

36 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 Elena Filonova UKRAINIAN FASHION WEEK and Serzh On February 3-8, featuring 55 designers, Smolin 51 shows, seven presentations, seven special projects, and two lecture platforms, Mystets- kiy Arsenal played host to Ukrainian Fashion Week 18-19. Promoting innovative formats, featuring new names, inviting representatives of the international fashion community, and far more besides, UFW enjoyed six days of pure unadulterated design, with more than 15 000 people in attendance.

Yulia Sanina

Anna Dobridneva Vikotria Kiose

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THE ANNUAL MEMBERS APPRECIATION RECEPTION On February 1, the American Cham- ber of Commerce in Ukraine held its Annual Members Appreciation Re- ception at the Kyiv Hilton, gathering more than 400 distinguished guests. Chamber members, state officials, partners, and friends were treated to words of enthusiasm for the official portion of the evening, after which the less formal networking took place amid good friends and possible future busi- Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman President of the American Chamber ness partners. shares a few words with CEO of the AmCham of Commerce in Ukraine Andy Hunder EU Susan Danger (bottom left)

U.S. Ambassador A quick poll of the room: growth of business in 2017 to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch

Marketing director Bo Alex, Life Leadership trainer Peter Josefsson, home service trainer Birgitta Josefsson, with Peter Carlsson Eric Gilliat and Chairman Sean Keilty

Swedish fundraiser Annette Brink with husband Tomas Weine

A GRAND OPENING The launch of Swedish-based Assistanspoolen in Kyiv couldn’t have been more grand. Cel- ebrating at the National Opera of Ukraine in Kyiv on 18 January, diplomats, dignitaries, and the high society of Kyiv gathered to enjoy a special performance of The Snow Queen, in addition to a beautiful banquet in honour of the opening of this fabulous new company Founders Christer and Carina Ryder, featuring qualified and tailored services in the and their daughter Alva service and care industry. Welcome!

38 What’s On Issue 6 15 February - 15 March 2018 THE HIGHLANDS COME TO KYIV On 26 January, one day after the birthday of poet Robert Burns, citizens of the UK living in Kyiv gathered with non-UK friends too at the Holiday Inn to celebrate the life and contributions of the Scot- tish bard. There was, of course, the Haggis and a great address to it given by Scotsman John Cairns, as well as many toasts throughout the H.M Consul Helen Fazey with evening, followed by reels, jigs, and Naomi and Geoff Anisman Jan Cairns and Sydney Shore general merriment.

Flgt Sgt Mark Frisby, Colin Ross, Iain The evening begins with some traditional Law, Holiday Inn GM John Cairns, and piping care of Yevhen Skvortsov Lt Col Andrew Lumley

Ivan and Vasyl Kostenko, Braty Design

Roman Dribnoi and Natalia Nevyadomska, BETTER THAN THE LOUVRE managing partner of Famille Tres Francais On 24 January, a new venue opened its doors to the cultured Kyiv community. Its Not the Louvre can be found through an archway on Chapaeva - just follow the music and lively conversation about life, art, and all that jazz. The inside is not unlike those topics listed above - the venue has a very “collegey” feel-featuring all kinds of artwork and not one piece of furniture matches another. It is a place not just for the intel- ligentsia but for anyone looking to enjoy tasty morsels from their menu, intricate signature cocktails, and live music from Thursday to Sunday. Adding to the Tres Olena Polischuk, Valeriya Kirichenko, Mykhailo Francaise family, It’s Not the Louvre is a Myroslava Ulianina, Parapan, Olena Pustovoyt, and Yaroslava Gonchar journalist welcome addition to Kyiv.

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Designer Anna K with Who Cares founder Nora Gherbi

Italian stylist City Models Fashion Scout Riccardo Vagano founder Lionel London Martyn (left) Dejean Roberts

Creative director of Verge cryptocurrency Kareem Malik (middle)

ROUNDING OUT KFD F/W 18/19 KFD’s Kazbek From 1 to 4 February, Block Fashion Week – Kiev Fashion Bektursunov Days, opened the world fashion season for F/W 18/19. As part of this innovative fashion week, there were showings of young designers from both Kyiv and London. Each day was packed with interesting shows, including the release of a new form of crypto-currency, labelled Fashion Coin, by Anna K. In addition, Blockchain Fashion Week hosted the Blockchain Fashion Conference, which was an extraordinary event not only for the fashion industry, but also for the blockchain industry.

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