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The most sacred holidays on
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Contents
The Basics 5
Arriving in Kyiv, customs, visas
Culture & Events 10
Kyiv rich culture celebrations
Where to stay 16
A fine selection of places to spend the night
Restaurants 24
Cafés 37
Nightlife 38
Kyiv nightlife scene
Sightseeing
Essential Kyiv 42
Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra 46
Museums 47
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City tours
Transfers
Hotels
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Leasure 50
Rest & fun
Winter activities 51
Where to go and what to do
Getting around
Mail & Phones 52
Planes, trains, buses 53
Car rental 55
Public transport 56
Shopping 57
Where to find wide range of goods
Lifestyle directory 58
Clinics, Dry cleaners, International schools
Business directory 60
Banks, accountants and lawyers
Maps & Index
Index 61
Street register 62
City centre map 63
City map 64
Obolon’ map 66
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4 Foreword
Much to the Grinch’s delight, Christmas celebrations were
officially banned during the Soviet era. Much to the Grinch’s Europe In Your Pocket
dissatisfaction, contemporary Ukrainians are making up for
lost Christmases by celebrating twice: once on December
24 and officially on January 7. The good old habit of partying
on New Year’s Eve is still alive and well, and if you happen
to be in Kyiv, expect plenty of decorated trees, massive
firework displays and enough vodka to send Did Moroz
(Grandfather Frost, a.k.a Santa Clause) to an early grave.
Locals usually spend New Year’s Eve with family and friends
eating massive portions of scrumptious festive dishes,
exchanging presents and partying until the sun comes
up. Thousands are expected to join the traditional outdoor
party on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), and
with hundreds of business owners already in place protest-
ing the country’s new tax code, celebrations at the capital’s
main square should be extra special this year. Getting a
table at a popular restaurant or club can be tricky - many
have been booked for months - but don’t get discouraged,
these things have a magical way of working their way out.
According to local tradition, if you make a wish when the
clock strikes twelve and then drink the champagne in your
glass to the final drop, your wish will come true.
Christmas in Ukraine is officially celebrated on January 7,
the date designated by the Ukrainian Orthodox calendar.
Festivities begin on Christmas Eve (Sviat Vechir) with
Holy Supper (Sviata Vecheria). Family and friends come
together to feast on an eye-popping, belly-busting assort-
ment of no less than 12 dishes including the mandatory
Kuti - porridge prepared with a special syrup of honey,
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By Bus
All international buses arrive at Kyiv’s central bus station
(центральний автовокзал). The station is still waiting for
its European renovations and sits like a hideous centrepiece
on Kyiv’s most unsightly square, Moskovs’ka ploscha. To be
fair, the entire square is currently undergoing reconstruc-
tion, so we can hope for something beautiful and modern in
the not so distant future. In spite of the congestion caused
by the construction, service at the station has remained
constant. A currency exchange office (обмін валют) is next
to the main exit, and just outside is an ATM (банкомат)
that dispenses Ukrainian hryvnia. If you need to stash your
bags, a left-luggage office is available (open 06:00 - 11:00,
11:30 - 17:00, 17:30 - 22:00). Getting to town Taxis are
always on hand and can take you to the city centre for
approximately 50Hr. Trolleybuses N°1, 2, 4, 12 and 42
won’t get you to the centre of town but will take you the
one stop to Lybids’ka (Либідська) metro station. By foot,
head across the bridge then follow the underpass to the
right to get to Lybids’ka.
By Car
When entering the country by car, foreigners are required to
sign a document at the border swearing that they will bring
the car out of the country before a certain date. Foreign
cars are allowed on Ukrainian soil for a maximum of two
months. This document should be carried along with your
driver’s license and your car’s registration papers at all
times. Automobile insurance is obligatory in Ukraine. It may
be possible to buy green card insurance valid for Ukraine
in your home country to avoid problems - if not you must
purchase it from the Ukrainian company at the border. The
latter might cost less than the former, however if you don’t
speak Ukrainian or Russian it is easy to get deceived by
border officials and buy something which is totally useless.
The minimum term of insurance is two weeks, with prices
depending on the size of the engine.
By Plane
Boryspil State International Airport (Аеропорт Бориспiль)
is where almost all international flights land and depart.
The smaller Kyiv Zhulyani Airport (Аеропорт Київ Жуляни)
is only 8km from centre and handles mostly domestic
travel. Located 34km east of Kyiv, Boryspil is a small
but modern facility. Ticketing agents, and passport and
customs officials speak some English, so don’t worry if
you haven’t yet mastered Ukrainian or Russian (see The
Basics, Language).
International passengers now arrive and depart at the two
Terminals - B and newly constructed Terminal F. Customs
controls have been greatly relaxed in recent years, but it
still makes sense to travel light and pass through the green
express line when arriving. At the exit of the terminals you’re
sure to be approached by cabbies. The 30-45 minute ride
to centre will set you back about 150-250Hr.
If you need to connect to a local flight, a free shuttle bus
circulates between terminals F and A/B every 20 min. Feel
like stretching your legs? Walk time to Terminal A, located
400 meters straight and to the right from Terminal F, is about
15 min. At Terminal A and B you’ll find currency exchange
offices (обмін валют), information, car rental offices, cafes,
public telephones (see Mail & Phones), etc. Buses headed
to Kyiv leave from terminal B roughly every 30 minutes. The
charge is around 25Hr and the bus will drop you off about an
hour later at the Central Train Station or you can take off at
the first stop near the Kharkivska Metro station.
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Arriving in Kyiv 5
By Train
The refurbished Central Railway Station (центральний
вокзал) has now been joined by a futuristic-looking South-
ern Railway Station (південний вокзал), with the platforms
located between the two. A new waiting lounge up the stairs
to the left from the central main hall boasts comfy couches
for a 5Hr admission fee. Currency exchange (обмін валют)
points and ATMs (банкомат) are in the main halls of each
station. Telephone calls can be made by paying money at a
window on the 2nd floor near the central station’s escalators
and then proceeding to the appropriate booth. Coin-operated
pay telephones are scattered throughout the building, while
card-operated ones are mostly outside the central entrance.
Getting to town You’re basically in it already, but short
taxi rides to Khreschatyk Street (Хрещатик) area cost
30Hr and up. The entrance to metro station Vokzal’na
(Вокзальна) is to your left as you exit the central station -
look for the green letter M. Khreschatyk is only three stops east
on the red line. Various trolleybuses, buses and minivans also
depart from the central station. Those with light bags and fresh
legs can head down the main road and turn right at Shevchenko
Boulevard (бульв. Т.Шевченка), which runs into Khreschatyk.
Taxis
In Ukraine every car is a potential taxi - just hold your
arm out on any street if you don’t believe us. Metered
taxis don’t exist, so you’ll have to haggle over the price
with your driver. Foreigners are fighting an uphill battle in
getting a fair price, but be sure to settle on the amount
before getting in to avoid giving the impression of having
bottomless pockets. Ordering a taxi by phone can help
you avoid surprises, as prices are usually fixed.
Breeze Chauffeur Drive Service
tel. (+380) 50 440 01 44. High quality service,
English speaking drivers. Q A
Etalon Taxi tel. (+380) 44 501 55 01.
Euro Taxi tel. (+380) 44 249 40 40.
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6 Basics
Basic data
Kyiv
Population: 2 785 976 (April 2010).
Ethnic composition: Ukrainian 70%, Russian 20%,
Others 10%.
Ukraine
Population: 45 905 341 (April 2010).
Ethnic composition: Ukrainian 77.8%, Russian 17.3%,
Belarusian 0.6%, Moldovan 0.5%, Crimean Tatar 0.5%,
Bulgarian 0.4%, Hungarian 0.3%, Romanian 0.3%, Polish
0.3%, Jewish 0.2%, other 1.8%.
Territory: 603,700km2 (the second largest in Europe,
slightly smaller than Texas), mostly consisting of fertile
steppes (plains) and plateaus. The only mountain chains
are the Carpathians in the west and the Crimean Moun-
tains in the extreme south.
Borders: Belarus 891km, coastline (Black and Azov
Seas) 2,782km, Hungary 103km, Moldova 939km,
Poland 526km, Romania (south) 169km, Romania (west)
362km, Russia 1,576km, Slovakia 97km.
Rivers: Dnipro (1,204km), Dnister, Donets, Bug,
Danube.
Highest point: Mount Hoverla 2,061m.
Local time: All of Ukraine is in the Eastern European Time
zone (GMT +2), along with its neighbouring countries
Belarus, Romania and Turkey. Thus, when it is 12:00 in
Kyiv, it is 13:00 in Moscow, 11:00 in Paris and Warsaw,
10:00 in London and 05:00 in New York.
National holidays 2011
January 1 New Year
January 7 Orthodox Christmas
March 8 Women’s Day
April 4 Easter Sunday
April 5 Easter Monday
May 1-2 A day off for the workers
May 9 Victory Day
May 23 Trinity
June 28 Constitution Day
August 24 Independence Day
Climate
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 The Kyiv
telephone code is +380 44
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Kyiv vs. Kiev
No, this isn’t a fixture in the Ukrainian football league.
These are the Ukrainian and Russian spellings, respec-
tively, of the city to which this guidebook is dedicated.
Most Westerners will be more used to the Russian ver-
sion, but for rather obvious reasons ’Kyiv’ is generally
preferred in Ukraine.
Alcohol
Ukrainian beer (pyvo) is quite tasty and extremely cheap to
boot. Tipsiness may set in early, though, as its alcohol content
is higher than Western brands. Those preferring foreign brands
can find their favourites at finer shops and establishments.
Ukraine also produces a wide selection of horilka (vodka),
which flows freely at many parties and gatherings. Beware if
offered homemade vodka (samohon). While good samohon
can be better than some bootleg labels in shops, the overall
odds are against you and your stomach. Whether it’s Ukrainian
vodka or moonshine, be ready to offer a toast at some point. A
modest ’cheers’ (bud’mo) will do for a foreigner.
Borders
Ukraine is bordered by Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland,
Romania, Russia and Slovakia. Buses stop for about an hour
at borders; westbound trains for more than two, because
Ukrainian wheels don’t fit European tracks and thus have
to be switched! You should expect close inspection of your
documents and belongings at border crossings. EU and
American travellers need a visa to enter Belarus and Russia
and can’t be obtained at the border, so make sure you contact
their embassies in Kyiv (see Business directory/Foreign
representations).
Customs
If you are 18 years of age or over you can import, free of
customs duties and taxes, one litre of hard alcohol, two
litres of wine, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of
tobacco. Personal belongings are not subject to customs
duties or taxes, though a customs officer has the right to ask
you to make a written declaration in relation to them. (Avoid
bringing unessential, valuable, personal items! A colleague
of ours was told by a customs officer to declare her wedding
band. She declared the value of the ring, and - to make a long
story short - she ended up paying a $200 bribe in order to
avoid an outrageous duty.)
A person can bring in food products free of customs duties and
taxes if their total value does not exceed €50. However, food
products should not total more than two kilograms, and there
should not be more than one package of the same product.
Goods with a total value of less than €200 may be brought in
100
free of customs duties and taxes. If the value of your goods
is greater than €200, but less than €1000 they will need to
Rainfall, mm
75 be declared on a customs personal declaration form. If the
value of the goods is greater than €1000, the goods will be
50 subject to clearance in accordance with the import declara-
25 Cultural goods may be brought in if they are not subject to any
international alert and you have documents which prove your
0 right of ownership. To take such goods out of Ukraine you will
need to obtain relevant authorisation documents from the
State Service for Control Over the Passage of Cultural Values
Across the National Frontier of Ukraine (T.Shevchenka bul’v. 3,
tel. (+380) 44 279 53 40/(+380) 44 279 56 47.)
All customs declarations, filled out upon arrival to Ukraine, must
be kept throughout the period of your stay, and must be handed
over upon departure. This declaration can not be renewed if lost.
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Chernobyl
The effects are still being felt 24 years later. The disaster
occurred at 1:23 am on April 26, 1986, when a safety test
of reactor N°4 went horribly wrong. Two explosions blew the
top off the reactor, and radiation at least 100 times that
of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs combined
was released, in time spreading over the whole Northern
Hemisphere. Belarus, only 12km north of Chernobyl, was
worst hit. But in Ukraine 35,000 km2 of forest, or 40% of
the country’s total forest area, was contaminated by fallout.
Today six per cent of Ukraine’s overall territory remains
contaminated. Of the current state budget, 5% still deals with
the consequences of Chernobyl. By 2015, it is said that the
disaster will have cost the Ukrainian economy $201 billion. Of
the 800,000 ’liquidators’ brought in to clean up, it’s reported
that anywhere from 25,000 to 100,000 have so far died
due to radiation exposure. Thyroid and breast cancer have
increased dramatically in contaminated areas. Although Kyiv
is only 130km south of Chernobyl, the capital is completely
safe. The Chernobyl Museum is an excellent place to learn
more about this tragedy, while for the extreme tourist there
are guided day trips to Chernobyl itself (see What to see).

Communism
Like an aggressive case of athlete’s foot, communism
refuses to go away. While Ukraine’s youth embraces
capitalism and nationalism, many elderly and disillusioned
citizens cling to socialism. In June 2009, this political divide
made international news as hooligans linked to a Ukrainian
nationalist organization savagely vandalised Kyiv’s sole
statue of Vladimir Lenin.
Most people, Ukrainians included, think of the Bolshevik
Revolution as a Russian revolution - this is inaccurate.
Many top revolutionaries (Leon Trotsky, Gregory Zinoviev,
V. Volodarsky) were, in fact, from Ukraine. Also, many
prominent Soviet leaders had Ukrainian roots. Leonid
Brezhnev was born in the Dnipropetrovs’k Oblast. Nikita
Khrushchev moved from Russia to Donets’k as a teen-
ager, and ascended the ranks of the Communist Party in
Donbas and Kyiv.
Two monumental atrocities occurred under Stalin’s rule, and
memory of the carnage continues to stoke Ukrainian nation-
alism. The first tragedy is known as Holodomor (starvation),
a famine which took place in 1932-33. It is estimated that
as many as 2.6 - 10 million Ukrainians perished. There is
evidence showing that the famine was, in part, orchestrated
by the Soviet leadership in an attempt to squash Ukrainian
nationalism. Whether this act should be classified as geno-
cide is currently being debated around the world. The second
tragedy is known as the Great Purge (1936–1938). Stalin
was obsessed with the complete annihilation of political
rivals including fellow party members, military commanders,
dissidents, artists and anyone else worth being suspicious
of. It is estimated that he ordered the execution of as many
as 500,000 Soviet people and had millions more sent to
gulags (penal labour/death camps). Ukraine’s share of the
victims was disproportionately high.

Disabled travellers
Kyiv is not what you would call a disabled-friendly city. High
curb drops and steep steps are the rule. The central train
station does have lifts for the platforms, but the public trans-
port system lacks even a hint of accessibility. The wheelchair
symbol used in this guide means that the establishment in
question specifically caters to disabled guests.

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8 Basics
Electricity
Ukraine supplies its residents and visitors alike with electrical
current of 220 volts AC, 50Hz. All sockets require two round
pins, but not always of the same size. Many thinner Rus-
sian sockets are being replaced by their European cousins.
Those with Russian sockets can buy a cheap adapter for
their European appliances. Adapters for more foreign electri-
cal societies are not easy to find in Kyiv, so bring your own.
Language
The country’s official language is Ukrainian. Since inde-
pendence in 1991, it has become much more popular and
widespread. Still, Russian is heavily used in Crimea and
Eastern Ukraine, and only in western regions is Ukrainian
truly predominant.
Money
The national currency is the hryvnia (Hr), which replaced the
transitional karbovanets on September 2, 1996. Don’t be
confused if your amount is given in roubles. You haven’t been
transported to Russia or taken back in time to the USSR - some
people just have trouble letting go of the past! Paper bills carry
denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hryvnias.
Another word to the wise: two versions exist of the 1, 2, 5,
10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 hryvnia bills, and both are accepted
everywhere. There are 100 kopecks in a hryvnia, with 1, 2, 5,
10, 25, 50 kopeck and 1Hr coins. You’ll have no problem find-
ing currency exchange points, but rates are better from central
street kiosks. If it’s traveller’s checks you need to cash, look for
a big respectable-looking bank. ATMs have become plentiful
in Kyiv, and many hotels and restaurants now take Visa and
MasterCard - American Express is not very popular. There have
been scattered reports of credit card fraud in upscale restau-
rants, though, so you may want to think twice before charging it.
Market values
How do costs compare to back home? Here’s a handy
list of local prices to give you an idea.
McDonald’s Big Mac 15.00Hr €1.54 $1.89
Loaf of white bread 2.80Hr €0.29 $0.35
Snickers bar 4.00Hr €0.41 $0.51
Litre of vodka 50.00Hr €5.15 $6.31
Bottle of local beer (0.5 litre) 4.50Hr €0.46 $0.57
20 Marlboros 9.00Hr €0.93 $1.14
Public transport ticket 1.50Hr €0.15 $0.19
Dry-cleaning and 25.00Hr €2.57 $3.16
pressing one men’s shirt charge up to 1Hr or so.
1 litre of petrol (euro 3) 8.30Hr €0.85 $1.05
Official exchange rates (as of November 28): Tipping
€1 – 10.57Hr US$1 – 7.94Hr £1 – 12.49Hr
Current exchange rates are available at
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Safety
They say that Ukrainians can spot a foreigner from a kilometre
away. This fact alone will not automatically make you the target
of crime. Kyiv is, in fact, a rather safe place. As in most cities,
flashing large amounts of cash can cause trouble. Wallets are
known to disappear in public transport crowds, so guard your
pockets at all times. Being very drunk and/or loud on the street
is always a good way to attract unwanted attention, especially
from the police. By the way, it’s a good idea for foreigners to
carry at least a copy of their passport with them at all times.
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Street smarts
Street вулиця (vul.) (VU-lytsia)
Square площа (pl.) (PLO-scha)
Avenue проспект (prosp.) (pro-SPEKT)
Boulevard бульвар (bul’v.) (bul’-VAR)
Bridge міст (mist)
Embankment набережна (nab.) (NA-berezhna)
Highway шосе (shose) (sho-SE)
Lane провулок (prov.) (pro-VU-lok)
Descent узвіз (uzviz) (uz-VIZ)
Note Some streets in Kyiv have been renamed recently,
however very often the old names are still widely used,
sometimes even more often than the new ones. Even
maps and street signs do not agree on which version
should be used. We decided on using the more popular
name. Here are the most confusing cases:
Old name New name
Chervonoarmiys’ka Velyka Vasyl’kivs’ka
40-richchia Zhovtnia Holosiivs’kyi prosp.
Artema Sichovykh Stril’tsiv
Sichnevogo Povstannia Ivana Mazepy
Industrial’na Vadyma Het’mana
Kominternu Symona Petlury
Smoking
You’re never too far away from a lit cigarette in Ukraine, and
in some bars and clubs the term second-hand smoke just
doesn’t seem to matter. Smokers enjoy a ridiculously cheap
selection of cigarettes hawked by one of the many babush-
kas and corner kiosks that are located throughout the city.
Just recently Ukraine outlawed smoking in most public places
and the workplace, except in specially designated areas. It is
the responsibility of each company to provide a designated
area for all smoking patrons or personnel. These special
places can not exceed 50% of the total allotted area of the
business. Since this law is relatively new in Ukraine, not every
business has begun to enforce it.
Toilets
Public restrooms are a sore, dirty and not very aromatic sub-
ject in Kyiv. The best ones can be found at the central train
station and in underground shopping centres. The other end
of the spectrum rears its ugly head at parks, beaches and
some high-traffic McDonald’s locations. Many public toilets
Kyiv tipping culture is developing slowly. While no general rule
exists yet, most restaurant-goers leave around 10% of their
bill. But your waitstaff will expect more from you as a foreigner!
Some places include a service charge of five to 10 per cent,
so read the fine print or ask.
Visas
Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Vatican,
Iceland, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Georgia, Mongolia, the
U.S., Canada, Japan and the countries of the Commonwealth
of Independent States (CIS) - except Turkmenistan - can enter
Ukraine visa-free and stay up to 90 days. Everyone else needs
a visa, which must be obtained from a Ukrainian embassy or
consulate abroad before travelling. Visas can be processed in
as little as one day, with prices varying depending on the type
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and length of visa requested. Many Ukrainian embassies only
handle visa cases on certain days of the week, so call ahead.
Travel to Russia is not so simple. All foreign visitors, with the
exception of citizens from selected countries of the CIS, must
obtain a visa. Upon arrival, you will need to fill in an immigration
card. If you are staying more that 72 hours, you will need to
register with the local police (hotels are usually willing to aid
in this process). Transit visas are also required. For additional
information, call (+380) 44 286 45 04.
Travel to Belarus is also a bit tricky. Citizens of the EU, An-
dorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Croatia can apply
for 30-day single and multiple entry business and private
visas without an invitation. The rest of us need an invitation,
or we can book through a travel agency authorized to issue
state travel vouchers. All visitors are required to purchase
national medical insurance, and must register their passports
with local police within three days of their arrival (hotels are
usually willing to aid in this process). Transit visas are also
required. For more information, call (+380) 44 537 52 03.
Moldova greatly relaxed its visa laws in 2007. Citizens of the EU,
Norway, Switzerland, Japan, Israel, Canada and the U.S. can enter
Moldova visa-free and stay up to 90 days. For all other visitors,
visas can be acquired at a Moldavian consulate or at the Chisinau
airport by presenting an application form and photos. All visitors
planning to stay more than 90 days need an invitation and visa.
For more information, call (+380) 44 280 77 21.
Citizens of the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, the U.S.,
Japan, Australia, Israel and a handful of Latin American
countries can enter Romania visa-free and stay up to 90
days. Citizens of countries not on the list can obtain a visa
at the Romanian consulate in Kyiv. For more information, call
(+380) 44 234 00 40.
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia belong to the European Schen-
gen zone. Citizens of Canada, Mexico, the U.S., Israel, Hong Kong,
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore may enter without a
visa; however, the amount of time you are allowed to stay varies
from country to country. All others must apply for a visa at the
consulate of destination country. For more information call the
following embassies: Polish (+380) 44 284 00 40, Hungarian
(+380) 44 238 63 81, Slovakian (+380) 44 234 06 06.
For a complete listing of embassy locations and phone numbers
see Business directory/Foreign representations on kyiv
.inyourpocket.com. In many cases, the consular section is re-
sponsible for issuing visas and is located apart from the embas-
sy - save yourself time and confusion by calling before you go.
Working in Ukraine
For most of the past decade, many foreigners took advan-
tage of Ukraine’s relaxed regulations and didn’t bother getting
work permits or even visas. Times have definitely changed,
and stricter requirements and regulations have forced many
of us to play by the rules. Many companies continue to pay
in cash under the table, but will offer assistance obtaining
extended visas. If you’re planning to work in Ukraine for a
long or indefinite period, it may be beneficial to obtain either
permanent or temporary residency. For permanent residency
you must be sponsored by a relative with Ukrainian citizenship
or prove Ukrainian heritage - this can be done by providing the
Office of Passport Registration and Immigration (VVIR) with
the birth certificate of a parent or grandparent born in Ukraine
and documents proving relation, i.e. your birth certificate,
parent’s birth certificate, marriage licence showing change
of name, etc. Though often complicated and time consuming,
local and multinational companies can procure temporary
residency for foreign personnel. No matter what category you
fall into, plan on big hassles and a lot of time spent at VVIR,
the Housing Bureau (ZhEK) and the police station.
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10 Culture & Events
What’s on
8-9.12 Notre Dame De Paris. Le Concerte
19:00 Ukraine Palace
Notre Dame de Paris, Victor Hugo’s masterpiece, first de-
buted as a musical in Paris on September 16, 1998 and soon
set the record for a best selling musical in the first year of
production. The good news: twelve years after its debut, the
original composition arrives in Kyiv. The not so good news: the
production will be presented in concert version only. No wor-
ries though, without the visuals, the music still holds its own.
QTickets 100 - 5000Hr.
12.12 30 Seconds to Mars. This is War.
19:00 International Exhibition Centre
Talented actor and musician, Jared Leto brings his rock band
30 Seconds to Mars to Kiev. This is arguably to most exciting
name in alternative rock to hit the capital in the past year.
Tickets should sell out, so get ‘em while they’re still around.
Q Tickets 400 - 700 Hr.
12.12 Tony Brexton
19:00 Ukraine Palace
American soul singer Tony Brexton brings her bodacious booty
and hypnotizing vocals to Ukraine for one show only. Winner
of six Grammies, Brexton is known for hits like “Un-Break My
Heart”, “Breathe Again”, “You’re Makin ‘Me High”, and “He
Wasn’t Man Enough”. To date, the singer has released seven
hit albums, the last of which - “Pulse” - was released in spring
2010. Q Tickets 250 - 3900Hr.
15.12 Virsky Ensemble
19:00 Ukraine Palace
Established in 1940, this Ukrainian folk dance ensemble was orig-
inally organized by famous ballet master Pavlo Virsky. An ambas-
sador of Ukrainian art, this company’s aim is to gather national
traditions from around the globe, while spreading knowledge of
Ukrainian life and traditions via dance.Q Tickets 80 -500 Hr.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Where to get tickets
Tickets to most major events are available from:
Olvia A-5, Metrograd mall (from Rohnidyns’ka str.),
MPalats Sportu, tel.(+380) 44 501 25 20/501 25
28, www.olvia.com.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
Parter A-5, Horodetskoho 8 (Red Double Bus), MMaid-
an Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 287 87 87, www.part-
er.ua. Web-site available in English.QOpen 12:00 - 20:00.
From 9.12 3D Dance Show Baron Munchausen
19:00 Palace of Culture and Arts KPI
Though greatly anticipated, this show has yet to premier.
So, unfortunately we at In Your Pocket can not advise you on
whether to buy tickets or not. However, promoters promise a
unique live 3D-show based on “The Very Same Munchausen”,
a play by talented writer Grigory Gorin. The play details the
adventures of Baron Munchausen and will be performed
December 9-10, 16-19, 22-26 and 29-30.
Q Tickets 100 - 500Hr.
25.12.10 - 09.01.11 Great Chinese Circus
11:00, 14:00 October Palace
The Great Chinese Circus, the oldest on the planet, has its
roots in ancient folk games, traditional crafts and military arts.
Profound symbolism can be found in many numbers associ-
ated with Chinese legends. Stemming from a tradition that
evolved over four millennia, this brilliant performance features
the awe-inspiring complexity of acrobatic feats that will be
presented in a New Year program. Q Tickets 40 - 150Hr.
10-11.02 Turetskyi (Turkish) Choir
19:00 Ukraine Palace
A truly unique experience, Turetskyi Choir delights with a
combination of music of all styles: pop, classical and dance
numbers. The acting ability and vocal skills of each performer
transforms mere song into an intriguing story. Fifteen years
have passed since the choir was founded, and fame and a
reputation as one of the world’s best male vocal groups has
followed. Q Tickets 100 - 2000Hr.
26-27.02 Sukhishvili National Georgian Ballet
19:00 Ukraine Palace
The pride of its nation, the Sukhishvili National Georgian
Ballet was founded in 1945. The group has grown under the
direction of spouses Iliko Sukhishvili and Nino Ramishvili from
a small national dance troupe into an internationally renowned
company. Today a third generation of the Sukhishvili family
heads the collective: director Nino Sukhishvili and her brother,
the choreographer and art director Iliko Sukhishvili Jr. The bal-
let features 70 performers and tours with its own orchestra.
Q Tickets 1980 - 1200 Hr.
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30-31.12, 02.01 The Nutcracker Ballet

12:00, 19:00 Opera & Ballet Theatre
A beautiful and fascinating word for both children and adults
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Art galleries
Akvarel C-4, Kostyol’na 6, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel.
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Atelier Karas C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 22A, MKontrak-
tova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 238 65 31. A one stop shop
for 19th century architecture and contemporary Ukrainian
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Collection H-3, Pankivs’ka 8, MUniversytet, tel.
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QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.
Gallery 36 C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 36, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 278 29 85, www.gallery36.org.
ua. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
Gallery RA A-3, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 32 (in the yard),
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 235 36 19. QOpen
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International Exhibition Centre on the Left
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House of Organ and Chamber Music H-4,
Chervonoarmiys‘ka 77, MRespublikans‘kyi Stadion,
tel. (+380) 44 528 31 86, www.organhall.kiev.ua.
National Philharmonic D-4, Volodymyrs‘kyi uzviz
2, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 16
97, www.filarmonia.com.ua.
The International Centre of Culture and Art
‘October Palace‘ C-4, Instytuts‘ka 1, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 15 82.
Ukraine Palace H-4, Chervonoarmiys‘ka 103,
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12 Culture & Events
What’s in a name?
The story behind the name “Kyiv” goes back hundreds
of years to the mythical foundation of the city. Accord-
ing to legend, the city was founded in the 5th century
by three brothers, and a sister, the oldest brother being
named Prince Kyi.
They supposedly sailed down the Dnipro River and
established a settlement at the top of four hills on the
grounds of what is today known as Schekavitsa and
Khorivitsa. One can overlook this area if you go right
after ascending Andrew’s Descent. You may also visit
likenesses of the four siblings in one of two areas, either
on the bank of the Dnipro River near Paton bridge, or at
the fountain in Maidan Nezaleznosti. The monument on
the Dnipro River has been one of many popular visiting
sites for new couples, in keeping with with the tradition
of laying flowers on monuments and taking pictures on
their wedding day. The newer monument in the centre is
decidedly less Soviet-looking than the one by the river,
the characters even looking a bit Nordic by their costume.
The other legend says that St.Andrew came to the hills
overlooking the Dnipro River on his way to Rome. Accord-
ing to this legend he blessed this place and predicted a
grand future for this up and coming town.
Although many stories about these founders and pro-
tectors of the city are recent fabrications, as with all
legends they may contain some truth. Archaeological
finds indicate that what is today Kyiv has been inhabited
for about 17,000 years, however there is no evidence of
an organized, permanent settlement until the foundation
of a citadel on the steep Right Bank approximately at the
same area where the legend places the mythical foun-
dations of the city. This fortification was built to defend
against marauding Slavs and invading peoples from Asia,
and certainly would have required the administration of
a warrior-leader.
The Kyivan Rus state was established by descend-
ents of a Viking-like people called Varengians, who
migrated from Scandinavia mainly by ship. They served
in administrative and mercenary capacities throughout
far-Eastern Europe, and composed much of the warrior
and ruling classes.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 44 49. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00,
Sat, Sun 12:00 - 18:00.
Grifon C-4, Kostyol’na 6, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel.
(+380) 44 270 70 84. Paintings, sculptures, mini tapestries
and more. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.
Kolo A-6, Lesi Ukrainky bul’v. 15, MPalats Sportu,
tel. (+380) 44 286 69 78. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed
Mon, Sun.
Maysternya B-2, Artema 1-5, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 272 05 47. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Tue.
Mystets A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 12, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 234 40 06. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Mystetskiy Kurin’ A-3, Pyrohova 10G, MUniversytet, tel.
(+380) 44 233 58 75. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.
Silver Bells J-3, Sichnevoho Povstannia 18/29,
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 254 57 77. QOpen 09:00
- 18:30, Sat 12:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Soviart C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 22A, MKontraktova Plo-
scha, tel. (+380) 44 425 22 19. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon.
Tryptych C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 34, MKontraktova Plo-
scha, tel. (+380) 44 279 07 59, www.triptych-gallery.
org. Contemporary decorative art. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00,
Mon, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
Ya Gallery O-6, Volos’ka 55/57, MTarasa Shevchenka,
tel. (+380) 44 537 33 51. Ukrainian contemporary art.
QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
Zeh Gallery M-6, Frunze 69, MTarasa Shevchenka, tel.
(+380) 68 118 51 57, www.zeh.com.ua. Contemporary
art. QOpen 14:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, Sun.
Culture centres
American Library D-2, Volos’ka 8/5, building 4,
#116, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 417 31
13, www.library.ukma.kiev.ua/amer/. English language
publications.
British Council D-2, I-1, Skovorody 4/12, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 490 56 00, www.britishcouncil.
org.ua. QOpen 13:00 - 19:30, Sat 13:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
French Cultural Centre G-2, O. Honchara 84, MU-
niversytet, tel. (+380) 44 482 06 72/(+380) 44 482
23 71, www.ifu.com.ua. QOpen 15:00 - 18:00. Tue, Thu
10:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:00; Sat. 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Goethe Institute D-2, I-1, Volos’ka 12/4, MKontrak-
tova ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 496 97 85, www.goethe.
de/kiew. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30, Tue, Fri 10:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Italian Culture Institute B-2, H-2, Yaroslaviv Val 32B,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 270 62 23, fax (+380) 44
279 38 42, www.iickiev.esteri.it. QOpen 09:00 - 13:00,
15:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Kyiv Islamic Social Cultural Centre E-1, Dehtyarivs’ka
25A, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 490 99 00/(+380)
44 490 99 96, office@arraid.org, www.arraid.org.
Polish Institute A-3, H-2, B. Khmel’nytskoho 29/2,
#17, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 288 03 04, www.
polinst.kiev.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
The Center of Spanish language and culture H-1,
Obolons’ka 7, MTarasa Shevchenka, tel. (+380) 44 501
75 77/(+380) 44 239 24 18, www.spanish.com.ua.
Ukraine-Japan Centre F-2, Peremohy prosp. 37, MPo-
litekhnichnyi Instytut, tel. (+380) 44 406 81 66, www.uajc.
com.ua. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00.
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Cinemas
Butterfly Bilshovyk E-2, Het‘mana 6, Bilshovyk Shop-
ping Mall, tel. (+380) 44 200 90 10, www.kino-butterfly.
com.ua. Tickets 15 - 90Hr.
Butterfly Deluxe H-4, Gor‘koho 50, MRespublikans‘kyi
Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 206 13 20. Q Tickets 15 - 90Hr.
Butterfly Petrivka M-4, Moskovs‘kyi prosp. 6, MPetriv-
ka, tel. (+380) 44 536 04 84. Q Tickets 15 -60Hr.
Kinopalats C-4, Instytuts‘ka 1, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 72 23, www.kinopalace.net.
Q Tickets 15 - 90Hr.
Kyiv A-5, Chervonoarmiys‘ka 19, ML‘va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 234 73 81, www.kievkino.com.ua.
Q Tickets 20 - 60Hr.
Kyivs‘ka Rus G-1, Artema 93, MLuk‘yanivs‘ka, tel.
(+380) 44 486 74 74, www.kievrus.com.ua. Ukraine‘s
biggest screen, and one of Europe‘s largest, at 26m x 11m.
Also a café, bar and billiards. Q Tickets 12 - 36Hr.
Multiplex O-5, Moskovs‘kyi prosp. 34B, BlockBaster
Shopping Mall, MPetrivka, tel. (+380) 44 498 48 32.
Q Tickets 20 - 100Hr.
Odesa Kino G-2, Peremohy prosp. 3, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 496 15 11, www.kinoodessa.com.
Q Tickets 17 - 50Hr.
Ukraina C-4, Horodets‘koho 5, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 279 63 01, www.kino-ukraina.com.ua.
Q Tickets 15 - 56Hr.
Zhovten D-1, Kostiantynivs‘ka 26, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 425 89 09, www.zhovten-kino.
kiev.ua. Q Tickets 16-35Hr, sofa for two spectators 60Hr.
Theatres
Café-Theatre Koleso C-2, Andriivs‘kyi uzviz 8, MKon-
traktova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 425 05 27/(+380) 44
425 04 22, www.koleso.teatr.kiev.ua. The audience is in-
vited to participate in humorous, folklore-based programmes
staged in this café setting. Q Tickets 20-50Hr.
Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre C-5,
I.Franka pl. 3, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 279 59 21,
www.franko-theatre.kiev.ua. The theatre was built in 1898,
and the theatre troop, named after the famous Ukrainian writer
Ivan Franko, has been performing since 1926. The repertoire
consists of classical, dramatic and musical performances.
Performances are in Ukrainian. Q Tickets 15 - 150Hr.
Kyiv Academy Doll Theatre D-4, M.Hrushevs‘koho, 1A,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 04 99, www.
academpuppet.kiev.ua. This theatre replaced an old movie
house near European Sq. The repertoire includes a wide variety
of children‘s shows and ticket prices are very reasonable.
Kyiv Theatre of Operetta H-3, Chervonoarmiys‘ka
53/3, MRespublikans‘kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 287
62 57, www.kiev-operetta.kiev.ua.
Kyiv Young Theatre B-4, Prorizna 17, MZoloti Vorota,
tel. (+380) 44 234 62 51. Innovative performance styles
based on classical productions, incorporating modern inter-
pretations of historical experience.
Lesya Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre B-4,
B.Khmel‘nyts‘koho 5, MTeatral‘na, tel. (+380) 44 234
42 23, www.rusdram.com.ua. This tradition-rich Russian
venue was established in 1926 and is often referred to as
the ‘theatre of the human soul’. Performances are in Russian
language. Q Tickets 7-75Hr.
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Culture & Events 13
Christmas in the capital
It’s always a delight for us at Kyiv In Your Pocket to
put out our holiday issue, as it gets us in the spirit for
celebrating the world’s grandest holiday: Christmas!
And what’s the first question that westerners travelling
to Kyiv ask around the holidays: Why do Ukrainian
Christians celebrate Christmas twice? Was Christ
born on two different days? He is the “Son of God”,
so we guess anything’s possible, but let’s leave that
question up to the theologians.
The glorious thing about Ukrainians is that one day of
celebration is never enough, and all those who have
been to our beautiful city for this wonderful holiday
know that the party is always multiplied by two (though
unofficially). However, Christmas being held on two days
goes beyond just scarfing down delicious dishes and
toasts of kagor (a traditional sweet red wine). In fact,
this merry happenstance can be explained by the fact
that the country’s two top religions, the Ukrainian/
Russian Orthodox Church and Catholic Church, have
calendars that don’t quite jive - the Orthodox calendar
lags a couple weeks behind the Catholic calendar.
Kyiv offers those interested in more than just gift grub-
bing the unique opportunity of getting to know these two
religions’ holiday traditions. On December 24, head to
St. Alexander’s Cathedral or St. Nicholai’s Cathedral for
Catholic Christmas service Ukrainian style (See p.?? for
getting there info). On January 7, peek in on the service
at any of nearby churches. All are welcome, and crowds
can be quite large, though always merry. For ladies,
tradition calls for a scarf to be worn while in the church.
For those with Christmas spirit, but an allergy to church,
we recommend heading to Pyrohovo Museum of Folk
Architecture for the Christmas festival held on January 7.
Here you’ll find a programme rich in cultural traditions
including wonderful food, crafts, art, music and dance.
The programme usually starts at 10:00 am.
Theatre and music lovers couldn’t have chosen a better
time to visit Kyiv. The National Opera and Ballet Theatre
will feature showings of the Nutcracker. If you’re as
tight with your money as Mr. Scrooge, the price of tickets
drops after the holidays, so wait and save. The House
of Organ Music (St. Nicholas Cathedral) features nightly
holiday concerts, we recommend the Christmas Night
concert that usually takes place January 7.
Unfortunately, we didn’t receive the schedule for
concerts in January before going to print. For updates,
check out the Events section on our website or join us
on Facebook (search Kyiv In Your Pocket), where you’ll
be sure to get all the latest on cultural events in Kyiv.
Winter 2010
14 Culture & Events

Opera & Ballet National Philharmonic

December
4 Symphonic Music. National Academic Symphonic
Orchestra of Ukraine. Conductor Pavel Przetocki
(Poland). Soloist Martha Lelek (violin, Poland). The
programme features works by Schumann.
8 For the 170th Anniversary of P. Tchaikovsky.
Tchaikovsky’s Life in Music and Letters. Ljudmyla
Martsevych (piano), Andriy Burlutsky (declamation).
10 Vth International Festival of Arts «Dialogs of
Cultures». Classics and Jazz, Whims of Blues.
Contrasts Kyiv-Classic Chamber Ensemble. The
programme features works by Debussy, Ravel,
Gershwin, Piazzolla, Webber, Revutsky, Skoryk,
Silvestrov, Frolov.
11 Violin Music. The programme features works by
Wieniawski, Paganini, Bach, Rode Rolli, Haydn,
Spohr, Tartini.
14 Evening of Ukrainian Music Series. Inheritance
Taras Shevchenko National Opera of Ukraine and Contemporaneity. Immortal Song of Kobza-
Player. Mayboroda National Choir of Bandura-
A-4, Volodymyrs’ka 50, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) Players of Ukraine. The programme features
44 234 71 65/(+380) 44 279 11 69, www.opera. Dumas, Ukrainian Folk Songs.
com.ua. Home of the country’s most famous opera and 15 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine.
ballet company. This is a must visit venue for all travellers. The programme features works by Strauss,
Performances are always outstanding and the humble Brahms, Haydn.
ticket prices (15-80Hr) make this the city’s best value in 16 Olga Tabulina (mezzo-soprano), Anastasiya Shutko
entertainment. All performances start at 19:00. (soprano), Volodymyr Knorozok (piano). The
programme features works by Bach, Vivaldi,
December Gluck, Mozart.
2 P.Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Ballet 17-19 International Festival of Guitar Music «Kyiv-2010»
17 Recital of Rafael Serralet (Spain)
Opera, in 18 Recital of Carlo Marchione (Italy). The programme
3 V. Bellini Norma Italian features works by Domeniconi, Legniani-Paganini,
Opera, in
4 G.Verdi Rigoletto Casarini, Albeniz, Barrios.
Italian
5 G.Rossini The Barber of Seville Opera 19 Closing Concert of the Festival. Academic Symphonic
Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
7 S. Rachmaninoff Aleco Opera Soloists - Rafael Serralet (Spain), Carlo Marchione (Italy),
Andriy Ostapenko (Ukraine), Yuriy Karnauh (bayan,
G.Bizet-R.Shchedrin Carmen-Suite Ballet Ukraine). Quartet of Guitarists «Kyiv». The programme
8 M.Lysenko Natalka Poltavka Opera features works by Rodrigo; Piazzolla.
20 «Festive Kolyada». Kyiv Symphonic Orchestra and
9 P.Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin Opera Choir. Conductor - Matthew McMerrin (Usa). The
Opera, in programme features Christmas Carols of Various
10 G.Puccini Madama Butterfly Countries of World.
Italian
11 G.Verdi La Traviatta Opera, in 21 Fires of American Christmas. Dedicated to 110th
Italian Anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s birth and the
12 E.Stankovych The Borisfen Master Ballet 90th Anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth. National
Academic Brass Band of Ukraine.
14 E.Stankovych The Borisfen Master Ballet 22 Jubilee Concert. National Academic Symphonic
Orchestra of Ukraine. National Academic Choir of
15 P.Tchaikovsky The Queen of Spades Opera Ukraine «Dumka». The programme features works by
16 J.Strauss Vienna Valce Ballet Igor Shcherbakov.
23 National Chamber Ensemble «Kyiv Soloists». With
21 An evening of romance. the Participation of Garry Logvin Chamber Orchestra
23 P.Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Ballet «Seasons» (Dnepropetrovsk). The programme
featuresworks by Shnitke, Schedrin.
24 P.Maskani Caaliera Rustikana Opera 25 The Art of Piano Performance. Academic Symphonic
G.Bizet-R. Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. The
Carmen-Suite Ballet programme features works by Rachmaninoff.
Shchedrin
26 15.00 National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine.
25 W.A.Mozart Le nozze di Figaro Ballet 19.00 Volodymyr Zasukhin Author Concert.
26 P.Maskani Caaliera Rustikana Opera National Presidential Orchestra.
28 Roman Kofman Concert Series. Kyiv Chamber
M.Ravel Bolero Ballet Orchestra. Ensemble of Percussion «Ars-Nova».
The programme features works by Bizet-Schedrin,
28 The 7th New Year Strauß Concert Pushkariov, Chernenko.
29 The 7th New Year Strauß Concert 29 Cherevychky Opera (Concert Performance) by
30 P.Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Ballet Tchaikovsky. Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the
National Philharmonic of Ukraine. Choir of the Kyiv
31 12:00, 17:00 The Nutcracker Ballet Academic Municipal Theatre of Opera and Ballet for
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5 Let Us Meet A Bright Holiday!. Christmas
Concert. Ensemble of Folk Instruments «Ridni
Naspivy». .The programme features Christmas
Carols, Shchedrivkas, Ukrainian Folk Songs
and Romances.
7 15.00 Christmas Concert Choir «Dzvinochok»
of Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth. The
programme features Christmas Carols,
Shchedrivkas.
8 Songs and Ceremonies of Winter Holidays.
Folklore Group «Drevo».
11 Trumpeters Parade. Dedicated to the 90th
Anniversary of Tymofiy Dokshitser’s Birth.
National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine. The
programme features works by Armstrong,
Albinoni, Bernstein, Kazhlaev, Niolle,
Matthias.
12 Quartet of Guitarists «Kyiv» of the National
Philharmonic of Ukraine. The programme
features works by Albeniz, Brower, Cardosso,
Tarrega, Rack.
13 Christmas - 2011. Revutsky Municipal
Academic Male Choir. The programme features
Christmas Carols, Shchedrivkas, Ukrainian
and World Sacred Music.
14 Symphonic Dimension. The Academic
Symphonic Orchestra of the National
Philharmonic of Ukraine. Soloist - Mayuko
Kamio (violin, Japan). The programme features
violin Concert «In Memory of Angel» by Berg;
Symphony No. 9 in C Major («Great») D. 944 by
Schubert.
15 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of
Ukraine. The programme features works by
Glazunov, Dvorak.
16 15.00 From the History of Ukrainian Musical
Culture At XVIII-XIX Centuries.
17 National Academic Choir of Ukraine «Dumka».
The programme features Christmas Oratorio
by Bach; Brusnytska Kolyada by Gavrylets.
18 Love Message. Franz Schubert (1797-1828).
National Chamber Ensemble «Kyiv Soloists».
The programme features Quintet in C Major
(Symphony No. 10, Op. 163), Pieces for Violin
and Orchestra.
19 Evening of Romance. With the Participation of
the Ensemble of Chamber Music «Napoleon».
The programme features works by Pushkar,
Tariverdiev, Petrov, Pechersky, Fomin.
21 Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National
Philharmonic of Ukraine. The programme
features works by Rachmaninoff, Borodin.
25 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of
Ukraine. The programme features works by
Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff.
27 The Magic Guitar. Sergiy Uryupin (Russia).
The programme features works by Aguado,
Costa, Barrios, Jose, Ponce, Rudnev.
28 With the Support of the Polish Institute in Kyiv.
Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National
Philharmonic of Ukraine. The programme
features works by Noskovsky, Moskowsky,
Dvorak.
29 Oleksandr Saratsky Author Concert. Military
Ensemble of Ukraine. The programme
features Suite for Piano and Orchestra, Jazz
Arrangements of Ukrainian Folk Songs.
30 12.00 Kyiv Children’s Philharmonic
15.00 National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine.
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1 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of
Ukraine. Conductor - Petr Wijatkowski (Poland).
The programme features works by Schubert,
Shostakovitch.
4 Violin Music. With the Support of the Embassy
of Lithuania. Dalia Kuznekovaite (violin, Lithuania).
Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National
Philharmonic of Ukraine. The programme features
works by Shostakovitch.
5 Soloists of the National Opera of Ukraine Taras
Shtonda (bass), Anastasiya Titovych (piano),
Oksana Kramareva (soprano). The programme
features works by Schubert, Grieg, Tchaikovsky,
Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, Stepovy, Kos-
Anatolsky.
9 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine.
The programme features works by Mozart,
Folkman, Mendelsshon-Bartholdi.
12 Dedicated to 90th Anniversary of Astor
Piazzolla’s Birth. Kyiv Saxophone Quartet.
13 15.00 From the History of Ukrainian Musical
Culture of XVIII-XIX Centuries.
19.00 Teacher and his Students Concert Series.
Natalia Tolpygo (piano). The programme features
works by Beethoven, Liszt, Prokofiev, Chopin.
14 Concert Dedicated to the Valentine’s Day.
National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine. The
programme features works by Lysenko, Doga,
Smetana, Offenbach; Strauss, Doppler, Kern,
Zauber.
15 National Chamber Ensemble «Kyiv Soloists». The
programme features works by Stravinsky.
16 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine.
The programme features works by Mozart,
Strauss, Brahms.
17 Art of piano Performance. The programme
features works by Schumann, Tchaikovsky.
18 Symphonic Dimension. The Academic Symphonic
Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
The programme features works by Mozart,
Lutoslawski.
19 Evening of Old Romance. Soloist of the National
Opera of Ukraine Svitlana Dobronravova (soprano).
Ensemble of Folk Instruments «Ridni Naspivy». The
programme features works by Varlamov, Alyabiev,
Guriliov, Shyshkin.
20 Duet of Soloists of the National Philharmonic
of Ukraine. The programme features works by
Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Franck.
22 Great Names Series by Roman Kofman. Alfred
Shnitke. Kyiv Chamber Orchestra. Chamber Choir
«Credo». The programme features Concerto-Grosso
No. 1 for Two violins, Prepared piano and Strings;
Concert for piano and Strings; Requiem.
23 National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine.
The programme features Symphony No. 4 in E Major,
Op. 98 by Brahms; Piano Concert in D Major and
Bolero by Ravel.
25 The Magic Guitar. With the Support of the Polish
Institute in Kyiv. Krzysztof Pelech (Poland). With
Participation of the Academic Symphonic Orchestra
of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. The
programme features works by Guastavino, Morel.
27 12.00 Kyiv Children’s Philharmonic.
15.00 National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine.
19.00 Life of Liszt in Music and Letteres.
Dedicated To the 200th Anniversary of Liszt’s
Birth. Ludmyla Martsevych (piano), Andriy Burlutsky
(declamation).
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Cream of the Crop
Hyatt Regency Kyiv C-3, A.Tarasovoi 5A, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12 34, fax (+380) 44
581 12 35, www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com. Hyatt Regency
Kyiv is centrally located in the historical centre on Sofiivs’ka
Square. The hotel is the ideal address for business and
leisure travellers alike. With high-tech communications and
ergonomic working areas, 234 spacious deluxe rooms and
25 suites provide the perfect setting for the discerning global
business traveller. Luxurious bathrooms with underfloor
heating, deep-soaking baths and exceptional rain showers
create a unique in-room experience. State-of-the-art meeting
and banquet facilities with 1,000 square meters of function
space accommodate all needs, from small meetings to
large-scale events. Luxurious Spa Natural with its advanced
treatments to rejuvenate body and soul, a sophisticated
gym with the latest equipment, a 25-meter swimming pool,
unique restaurants and bars and the exclusive Regency
Club® make Hyatt Regency Kyiv a true paradise in the world
of hospitality. Q234 rooms (standard €370, deluxe €395,
club €420, regency suite €520). PTJHAR6U�
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P Air-conditioning L Guarded parking
6 Animal friendly R Internet
T Child friendly M Nearest metro station
H Conference facilities G Non-smoking rooms
A Credit cards accepted K Restaurant
J City centre location D Sauna
F Fitness centre C Swimming pool
U Facilities for the disabled W Wi-Fi internet access
Intercontinental C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 2A, MMaid-
an Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 219 19 19, www.intercon-
tinental.com/kiev. Intercontinental has been setting the bar
in the hotel industry for decades, and its expansion into the Kyiv
market represents a much needed infusion of competition in the
“cream of the crop” end of the accommodation spectrum. Its
location near Mykhailivs’ka ploscha (square) offers tourists and
business travellers access to the best Kyiv has to offer. Rooms
range from stylish to elegant and come equipped with all imagi-
nable amenities. Notable hotel facilities and services include a
fitness centre, swimming pool, spa, business centre and travel
services. The available dining and entertainment options are
hard to top. Relax with coffee and dessert in the Lobby Lounge
or pop into the Lobby Bar for a cigar and cocktails. Located on
the 11th floor, the b-Hush Rooftop Caviar Bar is open for dinner
and offers an impressive selection of exclusive dishes and an
unforgettable view of the city centre. Brimming with tasty Italian
and Mediterranean cuisine, Olivera is your laidback dining option,
and Comme Il Faut is an elegant French restaurant offering the
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finest in Parisian inspired cuisine. Q273 rooms (classic €307 -
435, deluxe €330 - 465, club deluxe €382 - 535, club executive
€405 - 565, ambassador suite €682 - 910). hhhhh
Opera A-3, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 53, MUniversytet, tel./
fax (+380) 44 581 70 70, reservations@opera-hotel.com,
www.opera-hotel.com. The Opera Hotel is a luxury boutique
hotel which offers something unique for its guests. Staying in the
Opera Hotel, you will not only enjoy the exquisite interior design,
feast on fabulous food and enjoy a glass of exquisite wine near a
fireplace, but you will also feel right at home, although home may
be oceans away. The Opera Hotel is located just 15 minutes from
downtown Kyiv and Khreschatyk allowing one to be in touch with
Kyiv’s business and social life, but away from the busy downtown
area. Business club, lobby lounge, conference rooms and spa and
fitness club are all a part of the luxury facilities offered to guests.
Q138 rooms (standards €295 - 315, superiors €370 - 390,
suites €590 - 610). POARUFLGKD hhhhh
Podol Plaza D-2, Kostiantynivs’ka 7A, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 503 92 92/(+380) 44 503 92 03,
fax (+380) 44 503 92 20, reservation@podolplazahotel.
com.ua, www.podolplazahotel.com.ua/en. This four-star
boutique hotel creates a distinctive charm of elegance and
antique style in the historical centre of Kyiv. Located just a few
steps from the city’s best museums and most spectacular
Orthodox cathedrals, it has all the advantages of a larger es-
tablishment, yet exudes the warmth, intimacy and attention to
detail that only a privately-owned hotel can. The hotel’s Gallery
Restaurant combines traditional cuisine with new flavours and
is equally appropriate for both business lunches and dinners.
The bar is a perfect place to numb your senses after a hectic
day. Q57 rooms (singles 1650 - 2000Hr, doubles 1900 -
2400Hr, junior suites 2800Hr, suites 2800Hr, apartments
3300 - 5500Hr). PHALK hhhh
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Accomodation in Kyiv
As with all emerging Eastern European countries, the
quality and service on offer in Ukraine’s hotels and apart-
ments can vary to the greatest degree, and Kyiv is only
now beginning to showcase its traditions of fine service.
Although there is still a shortage of upscale accommoda-
tion in the city centre, many smaller and less prestigious
hotels and apartments are beginning to appear. Private
companies offering newly renovated apartments can
meet the needs of almost any clientele, and renting an
apartment on a nightly basis is a sensible alternative to
a hotel. It’s considerably cheaper, and the advantages
of privacy, a kitchen and more space in general are real.
Hotels remain most people’s first choice however, and
new places are being constructed all over the city. Like
Kyiv In Your Pocket, the city is growing... Prices include
breakfast and VAT (20%), unless otherwise stated.
Premier Palace A-5, T.Shevchenka bul’v./Pushkins’ka
5-7/29, MTeatral’na, tel. (+380) 44 244 12 01/
(+380) 44 244 12 11, fax (+380) 44 279 87 72, info@
premier-palace.com, www.premier-palace.com. Kyiv’s
first five-star hotel lives up to its name and more. Each room
has a fully-interactive TV and internet system, along with a
telephone and SOS alarm in the bathroom. The fabulous fit-
ness centre with a gorgeous pool is opened to guests from
07:00 to 23:00. Q289 rooms (27 suites €475 - 550, 144
Classic Rooms €295 - 400, 115 Premier Rooms €400 - 450,
1 Premier Apartments €900 - 1000, 1 Royal Suite €2000, 1
Presidential Suite €3200, 1 Club room €). POHARU�
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Apartment hotels
Senator Apartments City Center A-3, H-2, Pyrohova
6, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 200 77 55, fax (+380)
44 200 77 33, office@senator-apartments.com.ua,
www.senator-apartments.com. This serviced apartment
complex occupies a newly renovated historical building in
centre. It includes 27 fully furnished luxury apartments of
1-4 rooms. All apartments are designed by a well-known
international architect and equipped with everything required
for a long stay. Modern kitchen, washer/dryer, high-speed
Internet access, satellite TV, spa baths and 42’’ plasma TVs
are available. The comfort of your stay is supported by a
multilingual front desk staff, housekeeping services, 24/7
security, doorman and free on-site parking. Q 27 rooms.
Apartments available for rent: 1 room - €115-130, 2 rooms
from €235-250, 4 rooms from €470-500. Long-term and
corporate rates are negotiable. PTHARL
Senator Apartments Executive Court G-2,
Dmytrivska 62/20, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44
220 05 55, fax (+380) 44 220 03 33, executivecourt@
senator-apartments.com, www.senator-apartments.
com. Located in a newly constructed building in a quiet
neighborhood on the edge of downtown, the Executive
Court property includes all the great amenities as the City
Center location. The advantage of this locale is its close
proximately to supermarkets and the Ukraina shopping
mall. Long-term and corporate rates are negotiable. Q
35 rooms. Apartments available for rent: 1 room - €115-
130, 2 rooms from €235-250, 4 rooms from €470-500.
Sherborne Guest House J-3, Sichnevyi provulok 9,
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 490 96 93, fax (+380)
44 490 96 99, reservation@sherbornehotel.com.ua,
www.sherbornehotel.com.ua. Sherborne Guest House
located in one of the city’s best-loved neighbourhoods,
Pechersk, near historical Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra with
dozens of museums and art galleries provides a range
of private fully serviced apartments. Hotels Amenities
include round-the-clock reception, business services,
private laundry and secured parking. Apartments fea-
ture spacious bedroom with king-size bed, marble-tiled
bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. All apartments
are air-conditioned and are provided with sky/cable TV,
security safe and broadband internet access. Q 16
rooms (one-room 70 - 125US$, two-rooms 135 - 165US$,
three-rooms 170 - 280US$). PTARLW
Out of town
Landhaus Brovary, Kyivs’ka 316, Terminal Trade
Centre, tel. (+380) 44 200 13 34, fax (+380) 44 200
13 35, info@landhaus.com.ua, www.landhaus.com.
ua/eng. This hotel is a good example of harmony of both
modern conveniences and service. It provides everything
for the demanding client - comfortable German furniture,
air-conditioning, personal safe, satellite TV, Internet ac-
cess and mini-bars. Room charge includes breakfast,
fitness-centre services and parking. Guests also have an
outstanding possibility to visit the trade and entertainment
centre “Terminal”, which features a supermarket, fitness
centre and swimming pool, ice rink, conference and concert
halls, indoor karting, four cinemas, 24 bowling lanes, laser
game hall, aquapark, billiards and restaurants. Q39 rooms
(28 standards 600 - 750Hr, 6 junior suites 800 - 950Hr, 5
suites 1150Hr). POTHAFLGKDC hhh
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Radisson BLU B-3, H-2, Yaroslaviv Val 22, MZoloti Vo-
rota, tel. (+380) 44 492 22 00, fax (+380) 44 492 22 10,
reservations.kiev@radissonblu.com, www.radissonblu.
com.ua/hotel-kiev. Radisson hotels worldwide have a reputa-
tion for excellence and Kyiv’s is no exception. The Radisson SAS
Kyiv offers its guests wireless access to the Internet around the
clock, and for the technologically challenged the IT-savvy con-
cierge is a classy touch. The spacious rooms, furnished in three
different styles, include plenty of satellite TV channels, in-house
movies, coffee/teamaker, a trouser press, safe and hairdryer.
Business class rooms and suites are more spacious and include
a few extra perks like buffet breakfast and daily newspapers.
The hotel is well geared-up for events, with its state-of-the art
conference facilities available for meetings or banquets. Q255
rooms (122 standards €242 - 267, 94 business rooms €308,
16 junior suites €350, 22 suites €517, 1 presidental suite
€1000). Breakfast is not included in the price of a standard room.
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Riviera on Podol D-3, I-1, Sahaidachnoho 15, MPosh-
tova ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 581 28 28, fax (+380) 44
581 28 68, info@rivierahotel.com.ua, www.rivierahotel.
com.ua. Riviera hotel is located in the historical part of Kyiv
- in Podil. Such a suitable location makes it easy to reach
main business and sightseeing areas of the city such as
Andriivs’kyi uzviz, Mykhailivs’ka and Sofiivs’ka Squares and
Khreschatyk street. Through the windows of your room you
can enjoy the view of the Dnipro River and historical Podil.
Each room includes controlled air-conditioning. Home-like
cosiness, high-quality service and an individual approach to
each guest makes Riviera Hotel attractive to business travel-
lers and tourists alike. Q80 rooms (64 standard €275 - 334,
8 junior suite €386, 7 suite €500, 1 apartment €572, extra
bed €386). PHARUFGKD hhhh
Vozdv y zhens’kyi Boutique Hotel C-2, H-1,
Vozdvyzhens’ka 60, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380)
44 531 99 00, fax (+380) 44 462 58 43, reservation@
vy.kiev.ua, www.vozdvyzhensky.com. This is one of the
most elegant and conceptual places in the capital - an ideal
choice for business travel and elite relaxation. The hotel’s
unique location, in the heart of a protected architectural monu-
ment of ancient Kyiv, adds a special aura. The hotel’s smart
façade faces Andriivs’kyi uzviz and the Terrace Restaurant is
secluded by the surrounding green hills that provide a breath-
taking panoramic view. The pleasant staff and interior create
a pleasant homelike atmosphere. Rooms are decorated in
different styles from chic and modern to sophisticated and
elegant. The windows open up on a cosy internal courtyard or
on the picturesque Andriivs’kyi uzviz. All 24 rooms, including
the two deluxe suites and the two exclusive suites, come with
Jacuzzi, “Club” and “Boudoir”, air-conditioning, mini bar, satellite
TV and Internet access. The conference hall accommodates
up to 100. There is a smaller hall for private meetings. Q25
rooms (9 singles €158 - 189, 12 doubles €239, 2 suites €302,
2 exclusives €332 - 360). PHARLBKW hhhh
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Upmarket
Bakkara Art-hotel J-3, Naberezhne shose, stairs # 6,
MDnipro, tel. (+380) 44 537 73 37, www.bakkara-hotel.
com.ua. Kyiv’s riverfront has boomed in recent years and
the Bakkara Art-hotel is definitely a fine addition to what is
becoming one of the city’s hotspots. The hotel offers charm
and class with prices that make sense. The rooms are fashion-
ably decorated and comfortable. Room amenities include air
conditioning, electronic security system, TV, free Wi-Fi, personal
safe, hairdryer, mini-bar, telephone with direct international ac-
cess and striking views of the Dnipro River and Trukhaniv Island.
The hotel was the brainchild of the Kozynaya Karta restaurant
chain, so expect top notch service and fare at the restaurant.
The complimentary buffet breakfast is a crowd pleaser and
the chef’s special seafood salads and baked veal come highly
recommended. The conference room can accommodate up
to 80, can be divided into two smaller rooms and comes fully
equipped. Q200 rooms (Standard 700Hr, Classic 800 - 890Hr,
Deluxe 1100 - 1190Hr, Luxe 2500 - 2590Hr). PW
Dnipro C-4, Khreschatyk 1/2, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti,
tel. (+380) 44 278 09 89, fax (+380) 44 254 67 65, res-
ervation@dniprohotel.ua, www.dniprohotel.ua/en. One of
the best four star hotels in Ukraine. This 12-storey hotel was
built in 1964 in the centre of the business, political and cultural
heart of the city. The majority of the rooms are recently reno-
vated; some of the rooms have a spectacular view of the Dnipro
river. All rooms have air-conditioning, internet, satellite TV and
individually controlled central heating. Q186 rooms (88 singles
€88 - 128, 52 doubles €150, 35 junior suites €138 - 200, 11
suites €250). POHARFLGKDCW hhhh
Domus D-1, Yaroslavs’ka 19, MKontraktova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 462 51 20, fax (+380) 44 462 51 45,
manager@domus-hotel.kiev.ua, www.domus-hotel.kiev.ua.
The private management at this medium-sized Podil establish-
ment does a very good job fulfilling their claim to be Kyiv’s only
business-class hotel. All of its rooms have special orthopaedic
mattresses and allergic-proof bed accessories for the fussy
businessperson. Modern décor and stylishly subtle lighting add
to the sophisticated atmosphere, and the big comfy beds don’t
hurt either. Q31 rooms (singles 990 - 1050Hr, doubles 1290Hr,
suites 1490 - 1790Hr, apartments 2790Hr). PHAKW
Impressa D-3, Sahaidachnoho 21, MPoshtova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 239 29 39, fax (+380) 44 463 79 02,
reception@impressa.com.ua, www.impressa.com.ua.
We readily agree with Impressa’s claim to be the city’s “best
small luxury hotel”, with each of the rooms attentively and
delightfully decorated in different soft colours. The fresh fruit
and complimentary bathrobe and slippers are especially nice
touches, as well as minibar and 36-channel satellite TV. All
rooms are €160 on the weekend. Q17 rooms (standards
€160 - 195, superiors €160 - 215, suites €160 - 290, apart-
ments €300). PARULGK hhhh
Lybid G-2, Peremohy pl. 1, MVokzal’na, tel. (+380) 44
236 60 23/(+380) 44 236 95 72, fax (+380) 44 236 63
36, reception@hotellybid.com.ua, www.hotellybid.com.ua.
Named after the legendary sister of Kyiv’s founders, the Lybid is
situated in the business heart of Kyiv. All rooms are bright and
have pleasant wooden furniture plus air-conditioning, satellite TV,
refrigerator and hairdryer. Guests in singles can stretch out and
relax on a king-size bed. There are a lot of restaurants and stores
in the area, as well as the circus and Ukraina shopping mall. The
central train station and the downtown area are within easy reach
by public transport. Q273 rooms (159 singles 646 - 830Hr,
82 doubles 770 - 954Hr, 3 junior suite 839 - 1181Hr, 27 suites
1113 - 1547Hr, 1 business suite 1552 - 2011Hr, 1 exclusive
suite 1805 - 2327Hr). PTHARULGKW hhh

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new
Khreschatyk Guest House G-2, Khreschatyk 29A, tel.
(+380) 44 253 31 30, fax (+380) 44 253 20 68, booking@
kievhotel-service.kiev.ua, www.kiev-hotel.at.ua. Khres-
chatyk Guest House offers it’s guests spacious comfortable
accommodations that are appropriate and accessible for both
long-term and one-night stays. Apartments are fully equipped
and furnished, with spacious kitchens and bathrooms, ranging
in size from one to three rooms. Reception service available
24/7, making you feel at home during your stay. Qone-rooms
1690Hr, 20 junior suites 1990Hr, 12 suites 2490Hr, 3 apart-
ments 3480Hr, extra bed 205Hr). PARW
Gintama C-4, Tr’okhsviatytels’ka 9, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 50 92/(+380) 44 278
53 47, fax (+380) 44 279 49 41, gintama@voliacable.
com, www.gintama.com.ua. Each room at the Gintama is
equipped with air-conditioning, a fully stocked mini bar, cable
television, Internet access and marble-tiled bathrooms -
there’s a Jacuzzi in the suites. The hotel is richly decorated
with antique furniture and numerous original paintings ex-
ecuted by the world’s leading artists. The splendid restaurant
offers a wide selection of Ukrainian, Russian and European cui-
sine. Q (singles 130US$, doubles 152US$, suites 170US$,
superiorsuit 180US$). PHALGKDW
Natsional’nyi C-6, Lyps’ka 5, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 255 88 88, fax (+380) 44 255 89 97, ho-
tel@natsionalny.kiev.ua, www.natsionalny.kiev.ua. An
exorbitantly-priced hotel situated in the prestigious Pechersk
neighbourhood. It has hosted Helmut Kohl, Jacques Chirac
and a number of other world leaders. The hotel was recently
fully renovated to satisfy the modern traveller’s demand for
contemporary interiors and conveniences. Friendly staff will
book tickets for shows and theatre, and deliver room service
at all hours of day or night. Q75 rooms (40 singles 1690Hr,
20 junior suites 1990Hr, 12 suites 2490Hr, 3 apartments
3480Hr, extra bed 205Hr). PHARLKW hhhh
President Hotel A-6, Hospytal’na 12, MPalats Sportu,
tel. (+380) 44 256 32 56/(+380) 44 256 38 56, fax
(+380) 44 256 32 53, reserv@president-hotel.com.ua,
www.president-hotel.com.ua. The President’s surroundings
are surprisingly tranquil considering its proximity to centre. The
hotel has 372 bedrooms of varying comfort and size (singles,
doubles, suites and apartments), a business centre, restau-
rant, bar, health and beauty complex, underground parking,
airport transfers and even a chauffeur. This is a popular venue
for all sorts of events, and its conference suite has rooms
holding as few as 10 or as many as 450 people. Q363 rooms
(2 suites €300 - 330, 1 apartments €600 - 700, 100 economy
€50 - 70, 199 standards €89 - 103, 42 standards superior
€230 - 260, 6 junior suites €230 - 260, 14 junior suites superior
€280 - 300). POHARFLGKDCW hhhh
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Rus A-6, Hospytal’na 4, MPalats Sportu, tel. (+380) 44
256 40 00/(+380) 44 256 40 20, fax (+380) 44 256 40
05, reservation@hotelrus.kiev.ua, www.hotelrus.kiev.ua. For
football fans who are allergic to crowds, the rooms on the upper
floors of the Rus are perfect, offering superb views of Pechers.
The prices, which vary depending on the number of guests in
a room, aren’t cheap, and both singles and doubles are a bit
small. They are smart and well furnished however, and the hotel
boasts no fewer than seven restaurants. There is also a business
centre and three conference halls are at your disposal. Prices are
cheaper at the weekends, and there are discounts for long stays.
Q448 rooms (singles 800 - 950Hr, doubles 890 - 1065Hr,
business-class rooms 1150 - 1275Hr, suites 1450 - 1725Hr,
superior suite 1775 - 1940Hr). PHARLGKW hhh
Mid-range
Khreschatik C-4, Khreschatyk 14, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 596 80 00, fax (+380) 44 596 80
01, info@khreschatik.kiev.ua, www.khreschatik.kiev.
ua/en. Each room at this cracking place is equipped with
telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator and air-conditioning. Given
the location, in the heart of the business district, the tranquil-
lity of the place is remarkable. The Khreschatik boasts two
conference rooms, a business centre, a currency-exchange
desk, guarded parking and Wi-Fi Internet can be accessed
in the lobby. Weekend rates are a great value. Q130 rooms
(48 singles 79 - 100US$, 42 doubles 97 - 120US$, 12 suites
124 - 150US$, 23 doubles superior 192 - 213US$, 5 junior
suites superior 214 - 238US$). PHALW hhh
Kozats’kiy C-4, Mykhailivs’ka 1/3, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 49 25/(+380) 44 279 49 14,
fax (+380) 44 279 27 09, reservation@kozatskiy.kiev.ua,
www.kozatskiy.kiev.ua/index.html/?lang=en. Kozats’kyi
is located in the heart of the Ukrainian capital on Independence
Square - the cultural and trade centre of Kyiv. An ideal location
for both business and tourism, access to the city’s extended
transportation network, proximity to world renowned sites and
reasonable prices give this venue a remarkable competitive
advantage. Q130 rooms (57 singles 626 - 659Hr, 34 doubles
712 - 860Hr, 29 junior suites 747 - 1264Hr, 10 suites 1188 -
1360Hr, extra bed in suites 225Hr). HAK hh
Slavutych Entuziastiv 1, MLivoberezhna, tel. (+380)
44 561 11 11/(+380) 44 561 11 12, fax (+380) 44
561 11 70, www.hotel-slavutich.com. If you want to stay
on what is sometimes known as “Venetian Kyiv” (in fact the
man-made Rusanivs’kyi Island) then head to the Slavutych.
The hotel’s façade is not, it has to be said, in great shape,
although the views from inside are wonderful. The cheaper
rooms are rather austere and more depressing than the
brightly-coloured refurbished rooms and suites, eight of which
come with air-conditioning. Laundry and dry cleaning are
available. In addition there is a beauty shop, newspaper kiosk
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and souvenir stands. Breakfast is not included (65Hr). Q400

rooms (250 singles 299 - 419Hr, 121 doubles 399 - 769Hr, 23
junior suites 900Hr, 6 suites 1000Hr). OHAKC hhh
Ukraine C-4, Instytuts’ka 4, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380)
44 278 66 75/(+380) 44 279 03 47, fax (+380) 44
279 13 53, reservation@ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua, www.
ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua. The hotel formerly known as Moskva
(Moscow) now provides a much more patriotic, if not so
modern, backdrop to Maidan Nezalezhnosti. The lobby is
quite old-school, but the rooms have caught up with the times
and offer cable TV with movie and Internet service. Attractive
décor and furniture await you in higher-priced rooms, while
the others lack amenities including air-conditioning. Q229
rooms (130 singles 490 - 725Hr, 80 doubles 675 - 785Hr, 4
junior sutes 775 - 965Hr, 15 suites 1175 - 2150Hr, extra bed
170Hr). PHARFLGKD hhh

Budget
Holosiivs’kyi Holosiivs’kyi prosp. 93, MLybids’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 259 76 72/(+380) 44 259 76 73, fax (+380)
44 259 76 46, rezerv@hotelgolos.kiev.ua, www.hotelgo-
los.kiev.ua. In addition to its many nicely-priced rooms, the
beautiful trees and lakes of Holosiivskyi Park are a short walk
away. The rooms have been renovated and, in addition to a
flower or potted plant, have a phone and TV. Conference facili-
ties - 204Hr per hour. Breakfast not included. Q200 rooms
(85 singles 219 - 420Hr, 87 doubles 384 - 684Hr, 15 junior
suites 780Hr, 2 suites 1155Hr). PHAULGK hh
Mir Holosiivs’kyi prosp. 70, MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44
520 26 08, fax (+380) 44 520 26 79, reserve@hotelmir.
kiev.ua, www.hotelmir.kiev.ua. This hotel is situated near
Holosiyivskiy Park and a lake. The scenery of the neighbour-
hood is lovely. Not far from the hotel is the National Exhibition Absolut Apartments R. Okipnoi 4A, office 47, MLivobe-
Centre of Ukraine - a venue for many international exhibitions rezhna, tel. (+380) 44 541 17 40/(+380) 99 214 64 80/
and a central bus station. Mir offers comfortable “business” (+380) 67 209 32 64, www.hotelservice.kiev.ua. Absolut
and “economy” class rooms. Breakfast is not included (90Hr). provides great alternative to hotels - private apartments in
Q300 rooms (86 singles 468 - 516Hr, 148 doubles 546 - historical, cultural and business centre of Kyiv. Furnished apart-
600Hr, 48 junior suites 528 - 558Hr, 16 suites 810 - 894Hr, ments, excellent up-to-date design, double beds, telephone, TV,
2 apartments 1212 - 1386Hr). PHARFLK hhh video, Internet, equipped kitchen, Jacuzzi and sauna. Transfer
can be arranged. Q one room €30 - 70, two rooms €35 - 90,
Apartment Rental three rooms €60 - 150, luxe €200 - 300. PA
Apartment Kyiv Hotel Service B-5, Liuterans’ka 33,
1000 Apartment Service J-5, Bastionna 10, apt. office 4, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 253 31 30, fax
40, MDruzhby Narodiv, tel. (+380) 50 330 49 08, (+380) 44 253 20 68, booking@kievhotel-service.kiev.
1000apartments@mail.ru, www.1000apartments.com. ua, www.kiev-hotel-service.com. Comfortable apartments
Provides luxury apartments for daily rent in Kyiv’s centre. in the very heart of Kyiv on a daily payment basis. Full range of
Each apartment comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, TV, hotel services with luxury, comfort and friendly atmosphere,
phone, internet access. Airport and train station transfers Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, 24hrs reception and
are also available. Q one-room 65 - 120US$, two-rooms railway/airport transfer. Q one-room 65 - 100US$, two-room
120 - 180US$, tree-rooms 130 - 200US$. PAR 80 - 135US$, three-room 140 - 180US$. AW

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22 Where to stay
Hostels
Chillout Hostel Kiev H-3, Gorkoho 22B/35, tel.
(+380) 93 332 43 06/755 07 11/755 07 11,
chillouthostel@gmail.com, myspace.com/chill-
outhostelkiev. Chillout is a cool, albeit small, addition
to Kyiv’s hostel choices. Rooms are competitively priced,
clean and newly remodelled. Choose from a private
double or a six or eight bed dorm. Located a short walk
from Shevchenko Park, L’va Tolstoho metro station and
Khreschatyk, the neighbourhood is safe and foreigner
friendly. Other perks include complimentary breakfast,
Internet, laundry, safe, hookah and transportation, tour-
ism and visa information. Q3 rooms (1 doubles €35, 2
6-bed dorm €12). LGW
Kyiv A-1, Ar tema 52A, korpus 2, 8th f loor,
MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 481 38 38, info@
hihostels.com.ua, www.hihostels.com.ua/en. Situ-
ated in the centre of Kyiv, this hostel can accommodate
60 people. There are two rooms in each block (a twin
and a triple). English-speaking reception is available from
9:00 to 21:20. Breakfast not included, but it is possible
to grab a bite in the café situated in the same building
(20 Hr). Q doubles 150Hr, dorms 135Hr.
Really Central B-4, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 10, apt.
50, MTeatral’na, tel. (+380) 98 263 65 06, hostel.
central@mail.ru, www.hihostels.com.ua. Q 4 dou-
bles 280Hr, dorms 120Hr. RLW
Tiu Backpackers A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 18, apt.
15, ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 98 669 47 83, info@
tiuhostels.com, www.tiuhostels.com. Q 1 doubles
€25 - 30, 12 dorms €8 - 10. PARLGDW
Tiu Central Station A-2, Hoholivs’ka 25, apt.
15, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 98 669 47 83,
info@tiuhostels.com, www.tiuhostels.com. Q 1
singles €25 - 30, 1 doubles €25 - 30, 12 dorms €8 - 10.
PRLGW
Yaroslav D-1, Yaroslavs’ka 10, 1-st floor in the inner
yard, MKontraktova ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 417 31
89, info@hihostels.com.ua, www.hihostels.com.ua/
en. Yaroslav is located in the lower part of the city called
Podil, where one can find lots of shops, cafeterias, grocery
stores, train and air ticket offices, beauty salons and
Internet-cafés. There are several universities around the
hostel. Breakfast not included. English-speaking 24hrs
reception. Travel/tourist info and Internet access are
available. Q 10 beds 130 - 170Hr. TRLG
Absolut
private apartments
tel. (380 44) 541 17 40
mob. (380 67) 209 32 64
(380 99) 214 64 80
www.hotelservice.kiev.ua
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Apartments in Kyiv A-5, Baseina 9, office 5, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 229 35 35/(+380) 67 402
47 97, info@apartment.com.ua, www.apartment-hotel-
service.com. Fully equipped luxurious private apartments in
the heart of Kyiv with high level service and attractive prices.
For daily rent. Check the web-site for photos and full info.
Q26 apartments (4 one-room 350 - 500Hr, 12 two-room
350 - 900Hr, 10 three-room 400 - 800Hr). PAD
Apartments Rent Kiev A-4, T.Shevchenka bul’v. 1B,
office 11, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 259 05 59/
(+380) 44 561 05 63, info@rentkiev.net, www.rentkiev.
net. Lux, Deluxe apartments in the very centre of Kyiv. Fully
furnished and equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioners,
DVD, video, Jacuzzi, phone, iron, hairdryer etc. Transfer to
airport or train station. Interpreter, guide, driver services. Car
for rent. Q one-room 45 - 95US$, two-room 65 - 140US$,
three-room 110 - 300US$, vip 270 - 400US$.
Grata Apartment Service C-3, Mykhailivs’kyi prov.
9A, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 468 07 57,
fax (+380) 44 238 26 03, service@aparthotel.kiev.ua,
www.accommodation.kiev.ua. A small network of serviced
apartments in the very heart of Kyiv. All apartments are
modern, well furnished, well-equipped and come with cable
TV. Drivers and interpreters are also available. Q singles
€38 - 95, doubles €80 - 105. A
Home-Hotel tel. (+380) 44 592 46 19, fax (+380) 44
541 15 70, info@home-hotel.com.ua, www.homehotel.
com.ua. Home-hotel offers luxury and secure, but relatively
inexpensive mainly centrally located apartments. Each apart-
ment comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, TV, phone and
sound system - some have a washing machine. Helpful
services like airport pick-ups can also be arranged. On-line
reservation recommended. Q one-room 320 - 480Hr, two-
room 440 - 720Hr, three-room 640Hr. PA
Kiev Apartments C-4, Horodets’koho 11, office 34,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 93 685 00 76/
(+380) 68 119 00 75, info@kievapts.com, w w w.
kievapts.com. Kiev Apartments offers the largest variety of
fully serviced apartments in the prime centre of Kyiv. Apart-
ments for every taste, budget and style. Free airport pick-up.
Q studio-rooms from US$60, two-rooms from US$70, three-
rooms from US$80, four & five-rooms $150 and up. PA
Kiev Apartment Service J-3, Sichneviy Provulok 9
(1st entrance), MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 490 96
93/490 96 99, hotels.kiev@gmail.com, www.kievap-
artmentservice.kiev.ua. Kiev Apartment Service offers
a selection of beautifully designed apartments where you
will find all the facilities and luxury of a 4-star hotel. Every
KIEV FOR YOU
apartments in Kiev
 rent apartments
 transfer
 any kind of payment
tel.: +38 (067) 242 12 24 e-mail: apartkiev@gmail.com
+38 (068) 810 87 87 www.apkiev.com.ua
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apartment has a contemporary European design, fitted with
exquisite furniture and equipped with the usual domestic
appliances such as satellite/cable TV, Broadband Internet
access, stereo systems, complete kitchens and minibars.
A full range of travel support services are available, and
includes airport transfer, visa support, sightseeing tours
and car services. High quality services and prices 30% lower
than in Kyiv hotels are bound to meet all your expectations.
Q18 apartments (6 one-room 90 - 125US$, 7 two-room
165US$, 5 three-room 210 - 280US$). PTARL
Kiev for You tel. (+380) 67 242 12 24/(+380) 68 810
87 87, apartkiev@gmail.com, www.apkiev.com.ua.
Comfortable, clean, fully-furnished domestic apartments
in the centre of Kyiv. All are equipped with air-conditioning,
Jacuzzi, cable or satellite TV, DVD player, high speed Internet
and independent hot-water supply. Airport and train station
pick-up and accounting receipts are also available. Q 7 sin-
gles 50 - 80US$, 4 doubles 80 - 90US$, 2 triples 140US$, 1
quads 125US$. PAR
Kiev Lodging A-3, Ivana Franka 12, office 3, MZoloti
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 234 77 95, inquiry@kievhotelserv-
ice.com, www.kievhotelservice.com. Renovated lodging
in the centre of Kyiv. All apartments have satellite TV, auto-
matic washing machines, individual hot water supply and air-
conditioning - all you need for self-catering accommodation.
Airport and railway stations transfer service, visa support,
oral and written translations, city tours and gift delivery are
also available. Q 10 singles 180 - 600Hr, 4 doubles 300 -
800Hr, 4 studio 180 - 200Hr. PAR
KievRent tel. (+380) 44 201 84 38/(+380) 44 461
78 01, www.kievrent.net. The largest (around 500 apart-
ments) on-line database of serviced apartments in Kyiv and
other cities of Ukraine. Airport transfer, maid service, on-line
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same-day reservation and on-line payment are all available
for your convenience, not to mention the special discount
offers and credit cards accepted. Q one-room 40 - 75US$,
two-room 65 - 150US$, three-room 80 - 200US$, four-room
150 - 250US$. A
Kyiv Hotel Luxe B-4, Prorizna 18/1, office 7, 2nd floor,
MTeatral’na, tel. (+380) 44 490 73 09/(+380) 44 279
28 74/(+380) 66 236 24 70, info@kyivhotelluxe.com,
www.kyivhotelluxe.com. Luxurious private apartments in
the centre of Kyiv offer something for every taste including a
flexible discount system, transfers from the airport/railway
station (on request), Internet, telephone, fax, housemaid
service, satellite TV, information support, currency exchange
and even a cook to rustle you up some appetising Ukrainian
cuisine. Q singles €60 - 80, doubles €70 - 140, triples €100
- 150. PTARULGD
Olga tel. (+380) 44 237 20 06/(+380) 44 233 04 44,
olga1001night@yahoo.com, www.apartment-kiev.com.
Nice apartments in the centre of Kyiv. All the necessities for a
comfortable life. Double beds, satellite TV, Internet, bathroom,
kitchen, music centre, air-conditioners, washing machine,
microwave oven, iron, etc. The location is beautiful - around
Maidan and Khreschatyk. Q studio room 50 - 60US$, two
room 65 - 90US$, three room 90 - 140US$, semilux 180US$
Ukraina Viaggi B-2, Reytars’ka 30, MZoloti Vorota,
tel. (+380) 44 353 86 73, fax (+380) 44 238 27 41,
info@ukrainaviaggi.it, www.ukrainaviaggi.it. Provides a
full range of travel services. Medium- and long-term apart-
ment rental, transfer, city sightseeing tours in English, German
and Italian, restaurants and clubs reservations. One-day
trips to Chernobyl and abandoned city of Prypyat also can
be arranged.Q one-room from 45€, two-rooms from 50€,
three-rooms from 70€. PAR
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24 Restaurants
Symbol key
P Air-conditioning E Live music
6 Animal friendly M Nearest station
T Child friendly G Non-smoking areas
A Credit cards accepted X Smoking section
U Facilities for the disabled S Take away
I Fireplace B Terrace
L Guarded parking W Wi-Fi internet access
V Home delivery
Ukrainian
Hatinka H-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka 114, MPalats Ukrai-
na, tel. (+380) 529 29 56/529 77 07. The interior of the
restaurant embodies that of a colourful Ukrainian village. You
can listen to the live Ukrainian folk music as you enjoy your
meal. There are a lot of traditional home-style Ukrainian meals
on the menu. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. PTAGBXS
Kozats’ka Vtikha B-5, Khreschatyk 44, MKhreshatyk,
tel. (+380) 44 279 40 71/(+380) 44 278 29 01. This
restaurant is located in the heart of the city and offers classy
Ukrainian cuisine. The spacious dining rooms are generously
decorated with antiques, some of which you’ll be tempted
to make an offer for (or pop in your pocket when no one is
looking). A genuine attempt to create a traditional Ukrainian
experience abounds, and the atmosphere is jovial and lively.
There is a glorious summer terrace, and live music every
evening. QOpen 24hrs. €€. PTAULEGBXW
Kureni D-6, Parkova doroha 4, tel. (+380) 44 253 17
24/(+380) 44 360 56 24, www.carteblanche.com.
ua/en/. Kureni, one of the oldest restaurants in Kyiv, has
reopened after renovations. Chef Igor Patuk offers Ukrainian
cuisine and follows the modern European traditions. The
restaurant represents a truly outdoor style, but it is located
in the centre of the city. The Ukrainian hospitality along with
a breathtaking view of the Dnipro river and surrounding
natural landscape make this place exceptionally unique.
QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. €€. PAUILEGBXS
Lipsky Osobnyak (Lipsky Mansion) C-6, Lyps’ka 15,
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 254 00 90, www.karta.ua.
This mansion is probably the world’s only home of Ukrainian
Haute cuisine. This is only restaurant in the CIS, to receive three
separate awards from the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine.
The meals are cooked according to 18-19th centuries’ recipes,
adjusted to modern tastes. There is a splendid dessert card also.
QOpen 11:30 - 01:00. €€€€. PAUILEGBXS
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Gastronomic
new
Barsuk I-4, Kutuzova prov. 3A, MPechers’ka, tel.
(+380) 50 386 36 29. Barsuk offers a tastefully presented,
pallet pleasing range of European and local dishes. Fresh-
ness is this restaurant’s recipe to success and is on display
in the carefully chosen selection of salads, the fresh pastas
smothered with your choice of signature sauce and steaming
steaks and seafood. This place is loaded with extras includ-
ing an Italian/European deli and culinary classes available
to the public every weekend from 11:00-14:00. For 350Hr
per session, learn the secrets of Barsuk’s master chefs,
eat while you cook and take the leftovers home, fun for the
whole family. This restaurant can be a bit tricky to find, as it
is located on Kutuzova provulok, a small perpendicular side
street off Kutuzova vul. From the Pechers’ka metro station,
head towards the river and take the third street on the left.
QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. €€. PAVEGBXSW
Pecher skyi Dvor yk C-6, Kriposnyi pr ov. 6,
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 253 26 67. The refined
bourgeois atmosphere of turn-of-the-century Kyiv is effectively
recreated here for the capital’s present-day power players.
Bright yellow-clad wait staff deliver traditional Ukrainian dishes
with extravagant names - boiled tongue is called ‘Charming
Chatterbox’. A reasonably-priced business lunch is served
from 12:30 to 16:00. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€. AE
Pervak A-5, Rohnidyns’ka 2, ML’va Tostoho, tel. (+380)
44 235 09 52, www.pervak.kiev.ua. Take a trip back in
time to early 20th century Kyiv. The décor includes the show-
ing of silent movies, and the restaurant itself is on the site of
a famous merchant’s house. A friendly wait staff in costumes
serves up a variety of hearty Ukrainian dishes with inventive
names. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€. AE
Shynok I-4, Lesi Ukrainky bul’v. 28V (round tower),
MPechers’ka, tel. (+380) 44 285 57 77, www.karta.
ua. Right at the entrance of the restaurant guests face small
Ukrainian folk museum, with a lot different interesting exhibits.
Delicious smells of fresh bakery, home-made meat and other
dishes will not leave you indifferent. Shynok presents rich
Ukrainian country cuisine. There is a wide selection of home-
made liqueurs nastoyanka. And also Shynok - is a perfect
place to celebrate family holidays and tasty excursions for
foreign friends. QOpen 11:00 - 06:00. PTALEGS
Tsarske Selo (Tsarist Village) J-4, Ivana Mazepy
42/1, MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 280 30 66, www.
tsarske.kiev.ua/en/about.htm. A bit expensive, but
the colourful village décor and traditional singing are quite
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entertaining, especially if you have no plans to go near a real

Ukrainian village. The food is traditional and tasty, and don’t
forget to take your picture with the man laid out but still clutch-
ing a jug of spirits. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. €€€. PALE
Varenichnaya #1 A-5, Esplanadna 28, MPalats Sportu,
tel. (+380) 44 287 15 39, www.2k.ua. From its opening,
Varenichnaya #1 became a favourite for many. To Kyivites it
seems that this restaurant has always been a feature near the
Palace of Sport! At the entrance you will be met by a charming
decorative pig called Varvara. There are three halls decorated
in a picturesque Philistine style of the early 20th century, and a
summer terrace. QOpen 24hrs. PTALGBS
Vulyk (Hive) H-3, Chervonoarmiys’ka 44, ML’va Tol-
stoho, tel. (+380) 44 230 26 42. Does Ukrainian cuisine
seem exotic to you? Whatever your answer, it will definitely
seem so when visiting here. Order pickled cucumbers with
honey and spring onions, and try a drink of Ukrainian bouquet
(thyme, chamomile and mint drawn in apple juice). How do
you like it? Is it exotic? QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. €€. PA

American
Sam’s Steak House H-3, Zhylians’ka 37,
MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 287 20
00, www.karta.ua. The great thing about Sam’s is that
its personality is unique yet familiar. They definitely have the
best bovine selection in Kyiv and perhaps in the whole of
Ukraine. The intense action around the open grill will have you
rubbernecking in anticipation of your cut of savoury carcass.
The portions are brow-raisingly large and the wine selection
grand - a fantastic hang-out for sports viewing. QOpen 11:00
- 24:00. €€€. PTAULEGBXSW
Soho-New York Steak & Seafood G-2, Artema 82,
MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 484 03 51, www.soho.
com.ua. This American owned and operated New York style
steakhouse creates a relaxed and elegant atmosphere
that’s fitting for any dinner occasion. The average price per
person for this wonderful dining experience is approximately
200-250Hr. As a footnote, the management as well as most
of the floor staff speak fluent English, so there’s never a
communication problem when ordering your steak ‘well done’
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PAUEBS
T.G.I. Friday’s A-5, Bessarabs’ka pl. 5A, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 235 42 64, www.fridays.com.ua/
en. Famous for decades all over the world and synonymous
with great value and good times, this chain restaurant is a
real piece of Americana in the heart of Kyiv. Friday’s attracts
expats longing for familiar food, which comes in huge portions

Traditional
at reasonable prices and is served by the best staff in the city.
Visitors will find the Kyiv menu has more salads and grilled
meats than the Stateside version. The wine list is terrific and

homestyle
the cocktails (there are more than 400 of them) will speak
for themselves. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. €€. PTAGS

Price guide
The average price for a main course:
€€€€ more than €20 per person Ukrainian
cuisine
€€€ €15 - 20 per person
€€ €10 - 15 per person
€ less than €10 per person
114, Chervonoarmiys’ka Str., Kyiv, Ukraine
tel.: 529 29 56/529 77 07
€1 = 10.57Hr; US$1 = 7.94Hr; £1 = 12.49Hr Open 10:00  24:00
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Belgian
Belle Vue A-5, Saksahans’koho 7, MPalats Sportu,
tel. (+380) 44 390 09 00, www.belle-vue.com.ua/en/.
This ‘Belgian beer café’ sports a lovely wooden interior full
of mirrors and antiques. Once your table has been cleared
of ads and flyers, you’ll have room for your favourite beer
plus Belgian and Ukrainian cuisine. The metre-long Belle-
Vue sausage is a specialty. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. €€.
PAUEBS
Le Cosmopolite B-4, Volodymyrs’ka 47, MZoloti
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 278 72 78. Designed in the style
of early 20th century Belgian brassieres located throughout
European capitals, Le Cosmopolite’s art-nouveau décor im-
presses with lots of wooden panels and a marble bar. Belgian
and international food is accompanied by a wide selection
of Belgian beers on tap. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun
11:00 - 02:00. €€. PALEB
Caucasian
Ani H-3, Chervonoarmiys’ka 72, MRespublikans’kyi
Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 590 25 65. This restaurant is
situated on the top floor of one of Kyiv’s downtown “skyscrap-
ers”. There is room for big parties and for romantic couples.
The olma, cofta, tender leg of lamb baked in tomato sauce,
hachapuri, and lavash are delicious and served in style.
The open kitchen allows you to observe an experienced chef
work his culinary magic, while live music played on unique
national instruments will wake amazing emotions in your soul.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€. PTALEGBSW
Kavkazkaya plennitsa C-4, Khreschatyk 12, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 18 52. The interior and
food of the venue is typically Caucasian, while the walls are
painted with scenes from the popular Soviet comedy ‘Cau-
casian Captive’. Live music is performed here on traditional
Armenian instruments every evening. Meat, fish and poultry
are baked on a char grill while aromatic hookahs add to the
dining experience. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. €€. PAIL
Kuvshin (Jug) H-4, Cher vonoarmiys’ka 94/10,
MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 592 63 63,
www.2k.ua. Restaurant Kuvshin offers Eastern, Caucasian,
and Ukrainian cuisine. The creative service accompanies
the delicious taste of their dishes. The design and furniture
reminds you of the good old times when the whole family
gathered around the dinner table. The cosy family atmosphere
at the restaurant comes with traditional Caucasian hospitality.
QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. €€€. PTALGBS
Mimino D-2, Spas’ka 10A, MKontraktova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 417 35 45, www.karta.ua. This Georgian
restaurant got its name from the popular Soviet movie
Mimino. There are delicious hachapuris, shashliks and true
Georgian fish and meat dishes. The Chief masterfully accom-
modates the ancient Georgian national cuisine to a modern
taste. There is also live music. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. €€€.
PAUILEGBXS
Shirvan Shah D-3, Ihorivs’ka 5, MPoshtova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 463 75 72. Shirvan Shah translates as
‘Shah’s Palace’ and its interior is reminiscent of a magnificent
pile. This homage to Azerbaijan consists of two huge halls
as well as four intimate chill out rooms found on two floors.
The rich interior is all hand-made. Guests are welcomed in
the traditional Azeri way with water and rose oil to wash their
hands. A native Azerbaijani chef cooks up a riot of excellent
dishes, including barbecues prepared on a chargrill. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00. €€€. PAE
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Chinese
China White I-4, Lesi Ukrainky bul’v. 24, MPechers’ka,
tel. (+380) 44 594 21 75, www.2k.ua. This restaurant
is a marvelous maze hidden behind a glass façade. The
magnificent wardrobe and bar, and the sensational stair-
case leading to the seven different dining rooms bestow
a sense of exclusive simplicity. The food is good, and
you will find a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and European
cuisine on the menu. For the full Chinese experience go
for the round table: you and 11 of your closest friends
will fit around it. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. PALGS
Vostok (East) D-2, Naberezhno-Khreschatyts’ka 11,
MPoshtova Ploshcha, tel. (+380) 44 537 02 40, www.
vostok-restoran.com.ua. The name speaks for itself. Ex-
pect Chinese decorations on the walls, and Peking Duck on
the menu. Most of the time the food is good if unexceptional,
and the waitresses very friendly and charming indeed. Deliv-
ery service: tel. (+380) 44 502 49 49. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00.
€€€. PAUS
European
Belvedere J-3, Dniprovs’kyi uzviz 1 (Slav y pl.),
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 288 50 70. The only
restaurant in Kyiv offering perfect views of the city, entirely,
therefore, justifying its name. You can see the Dnipro River,
Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra, Podil and the whole of the left bank
with its modern buildings. The restaurant’s interior and patio
have been built in steps so that nobody misses out on the
view. Such attention to detail is found in the food too. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00. €€€. PTAULGBS
Brul’ Karaoke Restaurant H-3, Saksahans’koho 42A,
ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 531 68 00. Brul’ offers
the tempting combination of upscale dining and the chance
to make an ass of yourself singing karaoke. The sushi is
popular, but you’ll definitely be missing out if you don’t order
from the European side of the menu. The veal, seafood and
pasta dishes are delectable and gripping. In the main hall,
there’s a small stage for those in the mood to rock, and two
small VIP rooms can be reserved for 1000Hr a pop. Karaoke
gets underway at 21:00, and will set you back 50Hr per song.
QOpen 24 hrs. €€€. PTAEGW
Café Del Mar C-4, Kostelna 11, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 04 63, www.cafedelmar.
com.ua. Located on a sleepy street adjacent to Maidan
Nezalezhnosti, Cafe del Mar is a hip little basement café that
attracts a young local crowd. Select items from two menus:
European and sushi. The Euro selection includes a refresh-
ingly grand selection of fresh salads and steaming soups.
This is a fine choice for meeting up before hitting the nearby
clubs and pubs or for taking an espresso break. Prices that
won’t break the bank, friendly service and a VIP room for 15.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 02:00, Sat 12:00 - 02:00,
Sun 13:00 - 23:00. PAGXW
Karetniy B-4, Prorizna 15A, tel. (+380) 44 278 57 57,
www.kareta.kiev.ua. Karetnyi has an eclectic appeal. The
interior is elegant yet chic, and the menu (updated seasonally)
is loaded with a tasty selection of local and European cuisine.
Highlights include inviting appetisers, crisp salads, scrump-
tious seafood (salmon, sea bass, lobster, etc.), goose flambé,
pork drenched in pomegranate sauce and a peppered steak.
Great for dessert and coffee, choose from rich cheesecake or
tiramisu and the coffee and tea selection can satisfy all tastes
and moods. Karaoke keeps patrons entertained Friday through
Sunday. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PTALW
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Leto I-3, Chervonoarmiys’ka 56, MRespublikans’kyi
Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 287 10 73, www.2k.ua. The
thing that sets Leto apart from other cafés and restaurants
on Chervonoarmiis’ka is the inviting interior and even more
inviting prices. The juicy lamb kebob seasoned with Crimean
onions and the specialty pelmeni (Russian-style dumplings)
come highly recommended. Choose from other local and
European favourites such as borsht, veal cutlets and stewed
rabbit. Tasty breakfasts are served until 12:00 - perfect timing
for the late-to-rise night owl. Both part of the Kozirnaya Karta
chain, the similarities between Leto’s and M. Oliv’e’s menus
are uncanny, but we definitely recommend both. QOpen
09:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. €€. PTAL
M.Oliv’e D-3, Sahaidachnoho 23, MPoshtova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 425 01 31, www.2k.ua. Located on one
of Kyiv’s tourist traps (Sahaidachnoho vul.), this restaurant
offers hearty Ukrainian and European meals at surprisingly
affordable prices. There’s a touch of mama’s kitchen in both
the flavour of the meals and the ambiance. Highlights on the
menu include veal with grilled veggies, beef stroganoff with
mashed potatoes and pork on the bone. This is a great choice
for banquets - there happened to be a small wedding party
going on while we were there. For desert we had a cappuccino
(the biggest cup in Kyiv) and tiramisu (hands down the tastiest
in Kyiv). QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. PTAL
Picasso B-2, Baseina 4, Mandarin Plaza, 5th floor,
ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 230 95 73. The interior of
this restaurant will win you over, especially if you dig jazz and/
or admire the creativity of Picasso. The ceiling is painted with
a reproduction of Picasso’s “Sleeping Peasants” (the largest
in Europe). Live jazz piano and jazz concerts complement the
scrumptious European and chef’s original cuisine that will
have you licking your chops for weeks. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00.
Safe A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 23, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 536 01 57, www.safe.com.ua. Ask ten Kyiv
models what their favourite club in the city is, and the chances
are that they will all say Safe. And if there’s one thing Kyiv’s
models know, it’s where to hang out. The popularity of this
lounge-bar shows no sign of dwindling, as people continue
to come here in order to relax and chat in comfortable sur-
roundings whilst listening to chilled-out mixes. QOpen 11:00
- 02:00. €€€. PAW
Scr omhoye Oboyaniye Bour geoisie (Mod-
est Charming Bourgeoisie) G-2, Ar tema 52A,
MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 484 60 20. We were
a bit confused by this restaurant’s name, but after our
visit we understood that the name, in fact, says it all. The
atmosphere and chef’s own succulent, inventive cuisine
are upscale, the service is charming and the prices are
surprisingly middleclass. The interior in the large dining
hall is retro-chic; spin old-school records in the VIP hall;
the summer terrace is set in a quiet courtyard niche and
seats 20. Any occasion can and will be accommodated,
from birthday to family reunion to large business luncheon.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. €€€€. PALG
Shnitzel I-3, Gusovskoho 12/7, MPechers’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 280 41 14, www.karta.ua. When I mentioned
this place to a German acquaintance, a small tear welled
up in the corner of his eye. “I miss my Mutter’s schnitzel,”
he explained. I took this to be a wonderful compliment and
went to try for myself. This is a no-brainer for pork/beer lov-
ers - schnitzel, bratwurst, schweinshaxe (pork knuckles in
a crusty skin), lagers and ales. Though this may or may not
be the best place for homesick German boys, it’s definitely
a top pick for the rest of us. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€.
PAULGXSW
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Teatro A-3, B. Khmel’nyts’koho 53, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 581 70 70, www.opera-hotel.com. This
restaurant adds a level of elegance to the already gorgeously
extravagant Opera Hotel. Like with all other services available
at the hotel, expect the highest quality of service. Located
on the second floor, enter through the separate street-level
entrance. The menu (available in English) is a popular blend
of Italian, Ukrainian and other European dishes. This is a
top pick for early birds - breakfast service begins at 6:30.
QOpen 06:30 - 23:00. €€€€. PALGS
Terrace C-2, Vozdvyzhens’ka 60 A,B, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 536 12 79, www.vozdvyzhen-
sky.com. The warmth, superb ki tchen and panache
of this restaurant will engage you from the first minute.
Ever y thing about this place screams exclusivity, from
the magnificent terraces with stunning views of garden
slopes ideal for a romantic supper to the distinctive menu.
A small drawing room is available for special events. If
you are dining with children, a kids menu is also available.
QOpen 07:30 - 23:00. €€€. TALEBSW
French
Annab elle H-3, Cher vonoarmiys’ka 57/3,
MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 287 73
34/(+380) 44 287 43 25. The first genuine French gas-
tronomic experience of a restaurant in Ukraine (and Eastern
Europe for that matter) has opened its doors. Jacques
Depeyre, a French chef and the proud recipient of a Michelin
Star, has a real gift for creating outstanding French cuisine,
and the many delights on his menu include duck liver, frogs
legs, game and black truffles. The interior is decorated to
match the food, and apes many a classic French restaurant.
The main hall carries the spirit of the Parisian élite, while the
library hall (strictly for VIPs) is perfect for business meetings.
QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. €€€. PAUILBS
Café de Paris C-2, Andriivs’kyi Uzviz 34B, MKontrak-
tova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 221 22 18/(+380) 44
278 72 48, www.cafe-de-paris.com.ua. This café offers
a quiet retreat from the crowded bustle of Adriivs’kyi uzviz.
The interior is in vogue, but the patrons are from all walks
of life. Though elusive, tables near the window come with
pie sliced views of the street and Andriivs’ka tserkva (St.
Andrew’s Church). The homemade soups and signature
salads are steaming and fresh, and the roast rack of lamb,
roast duck and grilled salmon in a sweet chilli sauce are just
a few of the menu’s highlights. Breakfast service begins
at 09:00, and there’s plenty of space for large groups.
QOpen 24hrs. PTALGBSW
Fellini C-4, Horodets’koho 5, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 279 54 62. A wonderful location for people-
watching, as the two terraces overlook the fashionable
Ukraina cinema just off Khreschatyk. Fellini offers delicious
French and Italian food, including frog legs and goose liver
for those who likes such delicacies. The food and drinks are
rather expensive, and service can be slow. QOpen 24 hrs.
€€€. ALB
Le Grand Café C-5, Muzeinyi prov. 4, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 72 08. The sophisticated,
refined interior will shame anyone thinking that jeans and a
t-shirt will do. The prices are high and the portions are not
exactly what you would call big, but the entire menu of French
cuisine is excellent. A great place to have a romantic dinner
or to impress your friends. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. €€€€.
PAUILEBS
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Richelieu A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 23, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 235 88 62, www.nasha-karta.ua. Both
Vatican cardinals and laymen alike will praise the healthy
portions of delicious French cuisine and good wine selec-
tion. The service is attentive but not overbearing, while the
impressive interior combines a 17th century king’s palace and
a peasant tavern downstairs with a modern upstairs room.
QOpen 24hrs. €€€. PAUILEBS
Svitlytsia C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 13B, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 425 31 86. On Kyiv’s famed tourist
street, Svitlytsia has a pleasant boat-themed atmosphere
with a wooden interior and high ceiling. Its French menu con-
sists of crêpes with various fillings, and fish and meat dishes.
The outdoor tables are a good idea on hot days when it can
be stuffy inside. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. €€. A
Fusion
Concord A-5, Pushkins’ka 42/4, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 234 77 88/(+380) 44 206 01 56,
www.carteblanche.com.ua. This extremely upscale
restaurant is a favourite with top businessmen, models and
the like. The cuisine is called ‘French Fusion’ and includes
some sumptious Asian and fish selections. If you are on
a budget, don’t fret: you can pop in for coffee and dessert
and still get to admire the great views of central Kyiv
from the rooftop location. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. €€€€.
PTALEBSW
Decadence House A-5, Shota Rustaveli 16, MPalats
Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 206 49 20, www.carteblanche.
com.ua. A home away from home for the city’s society set,
Decadence House recreates the extravagant and grand
atmosphere of the eighteenth century. The venue regularly
holds ultra-glamourous parties while a vast array of top class
drinks, hookah pipes and chilled out beats can be enjoyed
on lavish leather chairs. A refined, ultra stylish experience.
QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. €€€€. PTAIGBSW
Marocana Fashion Café I-4, Lesi Ukrainki bul’v. 24,
MPechers’ka, tel. (+380) 44 254 49 99/(+380) 44
206 01 56, www.carteblanche.com.ua. This restaurant’s
unique cuisine has been created by blending the best culi-
nary achievements of its chef, the warm spirit of Morocco,
Eastern creativity and European quality. The interior has
a modern, fusion-like intrigue, and makes great use of the
space. The relaxing atmosphere that smothers the place
late in the afternoons gives way to a stylish fashion-party
feel in the evening. Alongside the excellent conventional menu
there is sushi, a range of vegetarian dishes, a cigar menu, a
hookah menu, a top wine list and it’s even open for breakfast.
QOpen 09:00 - 02:00. €€€. PAGBSW
Indian
Buddha-bar C-4, I-2, Khreschatyk 14, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 270 76 76, www.buddhabar.
com.ua. Buddha Bar is a heavy hitter all over Europe and
is now enjoying similar success in Ukraine’s capital. It’s safe
to say that this is the trendiest establishment in Kyiv. The
recipe for their popularity is simple, high quality in a flashy
package. For a one-stop-all-inclusive-evening this ranks high
on the list of possibilities. Enjoy hard to find Indian, Thai
and Chinese in the restaurant, and then head to the bar or
the VIP lounge. If you’d like to get a sneak peak of what’s in
store for you, check out Buddha’s very professional website.
QOpen 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 04:00, Sun 16:00 -
02:00. €€€€. PALG
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Himalaya B-4, Khreschatyk 23, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 270 54 37. Scale the heights of Indian cuisine
at this quiet restaurant above the hustle and bustle of Khres-
chatyk. The selections include tandoori dishes cooked in an
original clay oven at 300°C, chicken lollipop and authentic
Indian cheese. They also boast a new 65Hr business lunch
menu every week. QOpen 11:30 - 23:30. €€. PABW
New Bombey Palace J-4, Druzhby Narodiv bul’v.
33A, MDruzhby Narodiv, tel. (+380) 44 285 87 08.
Not a very cental location, but the food is flavourful and
delicious. Appetisers such as samosas and naan bread go
wonderfully with various curry and vegetarian dishes. If you
don’t like Indian food and just walked in by mistake, you can
stay and order from Italian, Chinese and European menus.
QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. €€. PAUES
Nirvana I-4, Lesi Ukrainky bul’v. 28V, MPechers’ka,
tel. (+380) 44 285 52 15, www.2k.ua. Kyiv waited a long
time to get a restaurant like this. The design, interior, and the
cuisine completely complement the name: this really is dining
Nirvana. Indian extravagance and cultural richness - not to
mention the delicious and authentic food - are enough to put
anyone’s soul in a state of bliss. There are traditional Indian,
modern European and a decent number of vegetarian dishes
on the menu. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. €€€. PALEGW
International
Aprel (April) A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 25, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 235 82 06, www.nasha-karta.com. Spring is
alive and well year-round in the heart of Kyiv. Aprel is a spacious
and elegant restaurant known for its grand selection of tender
grilled steaks, fantastic array of fresh seafood and romantic
ambiance. During fair weather, the sun’s rays splash through the
glass ceiling and pinball off elegant French crystal. Surrounded
by lush greenery, it’s like dining in an arboretum. Save room for
the gourmet desserts such as the restaurant’s signature cakes,
sorbet and chocolates that can be purchased and taken home
for later. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. PALG
Bistro Cote Est B-3, Yaroslaviv Val 22, Radisson Blue
Hotel, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 492 22 50. Bistro
Cote Est is a modern version of a classic bistro aiming to
bring together the culinary traditions of France and Ukraine.
The restaurant serves simple, traditional home cuisine and
drinks, inspired by the recipes of France’s Eastern regions:
Alsace-Lorraine, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley, as well as
local Ukrainian specialities. Q Open Mon - Fri 06:00 - 23:30,
Sat, Sun 07: 00 - 23:30. €€€. PAULGSW
Grill Asia C-3, A.Tarasovoyi 5, Hyatt Regency Kyiv,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12 34. Grill
Asia offers a bold and vibrant setting to experience the ultimate
in fine dining. The restaurant features a very elegant and sleek
interior design with a warm and comfortable feel. Grill Asia
showcases two ‘open kitchens’ with a wood-burning oven and
a charcoal grill for the European dishes along with the authentic
Asian wok stations and a steamer to prepare exquisite meals
by original Asian recipes. The unique atmosphere, finest cui-
sine and impeccable service will provide a truly unforgettable
experience. QOpen 06:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PTAULS
Korona Club A-5, Rohnidyns’ka 4, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 289 02 16. Korona Club features a restaurant
and a bar. Metal, wood, plush sofas, aquarium portholes
teaming with bright fish, and the improvised pirate sporting a
fool’s crown create a surreal atmosphere. The closed summer
terrace would be a lovely place for visitors, if only it was not
so stuffy. There is a large number of serving staff, but they
are not always attentive. QOpen 24hrs. €€€. PABS
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Pena B-2, Yaroslaviv Val 30/18, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 234 17 01, www.2k.ua. This expensive, image-
conscious fusion restaurant sports an ultra-chic and aromatic
interior: wicker sofas, curved walls and ceilings, and Fashion
TV on flat screens. As for the food, there is the obligatory sushi
plus different meat and seafood dishes in interesting sauces.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PALBW
TurgeneF B-2, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 40, MZoloti
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 272 21 69/(+380) 44 272 21
99, www.nasha-karta.com. Admirers of Ivan Turgenev will
be disappointment to learn that this restaurant has no real
connection to the famous Russian writer. Located on L‘vivs‘ka
ploscha, elegance and sophistication are on display in the
form of a 150kg bronze chandelier, black velvet furniture, illu-
minated marble bar and a grand piano set on a small stage. As
at “Safe” restaurant, guests are greeted by a smiling pink pig.
The menu features exquisite Mediterranean and fashionable
Japanese. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. €€€€. PJAEGB
Velur G-3, L’va Tolstoho 43, MUniversytet, tel. (+380)
44 289 34 32/(+380) 44 284 34 20, www.nasha-karta.
com. This luxury restaurant compensates for its high prices
with excellent service and creative cuisine. The rich and stylish
interior enhances the cosy atmosphere, while the Franco-
Italian food offers treats such as a soup made according to
Catherine Deneuve’s own recipe, an Indian soup from Goa,
and the Chef’s speciality: fruit rolls. The little bell at every table
is for calling the waiter over whenever you need assistance.
QOpen 11:00 - 06:00. €€€€. PALEBW
Italian
Al Faro H-3, Chervonoarmiis’ka 49a, MRespublikans’kyi
stadion, tel. (+380) 44 503 50 91, pr.acts@gmail.com,
www.alfaro.com.ua. Authentic Italian fare in the heart of
Kyiv...someone pinch us, we must be dreaming. Choose from a
variety of classic dishes including fresh leafy salads, lasagne,
penne, spaghetti, grilled salmon and ribs. The authentic
Italian-style pizzas come topped with fresh mozzarella, toma-
toes, prosciutto, oregano, etc., and are baked next to an open
flame in an old-style oven (take-out available). We sampled the
linguini with pesto, which is hands down the best in Kyiv. The
noodles were nice and firm - “Al dente, perfetto!” as they say
in Sicily. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PTJAUIEGBK
Ciro’s Pomodoro A-5, Shota Rustaveli 12, MPalats
Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 221 45 45, www.pomodoro.kiev.
ua. Established in London in 1978 by hipster Ciro Orsini, the
restaurant’s stylish mix of music, glitz and great Italian fare has
translated into world wide success. The Kyiv restaurant is a
much needed addition to the local scene in that it’s tastefully
hip; hopefully Ciro’s will serve as an example to all the pretentious
wannabe joints that litter the capital. An Italian chef is on hand to
make sure all dishes ooze with authenticity. Lunch goers receive
a 20% discount Monday - Friday from 12:00 - 16:00, and night
owls can choose from a special selection of soups, salads, pizza
bread, etc. Live music (jazz, blues, rock) echoes through the base-
ment halls nightly from 21:00 - 00:00, a DJ takes over from there
and spins untill dawn. QOpen 12:00 - 05:00. PJAEG
Da Vinci Fish Club C-3, Volodymyrs’ka 12, MZoloti
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 490 34 34/(+380) 50 469 91 52,
www.da-vinci.com.ua. Italian fish restaurant is located in
the historical centre of Kyiv. The interior is very original - a
round bar on the first floor with a cosy balcony on the second.
The most attractive features are the two aquariums teaming
with live lobsters, flambé dishes, pizza from the original Italian
oven and, of course, fresh fish and seafood. Da Vinci Fish Club
offers great business lunch specials (12:00 - 16:00) and live
music every evening (except Sundays) from 20:00 - 23:00.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PALEBW
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Il Patio D-3, Ihorivs’ka 13/5, MPoshtova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 501 74 64, www.il-patio.com.ua. Over the
last few years Il Patio on Bessarabs’ka Sq. has been serving
some of the finest pizza in town. The venue’s tasty Italian
fare can now be enjoyed down by the riverside at Il Patio
second branch. This dinning spot pays homage to Venice
and even has a gondola in the main hall. The restaurant
has a delicious salad bar and specialises in ‘Antipasta’
snacks as well as wonderful pizza and other Italian dishes.
Also at: A-5, Bessarabs’ka pl. 5A, tel. (+380) 44 246 43 27.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. €€. PTALGSW
Mille Miglia Restorante & Enoteca B-3, Yaroslaviv
Val 22, Radisson Blue Hotel, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380)
44 492 22 55. Mille Miglia is the name of the open-road
vintage sports car race established in 1926 to run the 1000
miles from Brescia to Rome. The restaurant is inspired by
elegance, as well as the progressive and relaxed atmosphere
of the Mille Miglia race. Chef Salvatore D’Vivo presents an
insight into the fantastic cuisine and wines of the regions
crossed by the Mille Miglia racers. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00,
Sat, Sun 13:00 - 23:00. €€. PTAULG
Oliva D-3, Sahaidachnoho 25, MPoshtova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 463 75 92, www.oliva.com.ua. With its fresh
and lively atmosphere, Olive has become a local favourite.
To get a better idea of what to expect, imagine your favourite
hometown coffee shop or café and twist in a Ukrainian flare. The
competitive prices really catch the eye on a menu that features
a splattering of Italian favourites such as cannelloni, ravioli,
risotto and pizza. Make it a double. Expect a packed house on
the weekend and it’s a bit smoky so you might want to leave the
kids at home with babushka. Also at Druzhby Narodiv bul. 25;
Chervonoarmiys’ka 34. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. €. PAGS
Osteria Pantagruel B-3, Lysenka 1, MZoloti Vorota,
tel. (+380) 44 278 81 42, www.pantagruel.com.ua. A
time-proven Italian favourite, Osteria is widely recognised for
its excellent home-made pasta and impressive wine cellar.
First-timers are strongly advised to try the ‘tagliatelle alla
Constantino’, named after Osteria’s chef-virtuoso Constan-
tino Passalacqua. In the summer time you may also enjoy your
meal on a charming terrazzo in front of the historic Golden
Gate. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. Mon - Fri 8:00 - 11:00 breakfast
€€. ALGB
Japanese
Murakami J-3, Naberezhne Shose, MDnipro, tel.
(+380) 44 428 72 19, www.murakami.com.ua. The ex-
ceptional feature about Murakami is its location on the Dnipro
with romantic views of the Metro Bridge and Hidropark. All the
usual suspects (nigiri, maki, sashimi, etc.) are represented,
and they also offer a touch of Thai and their own original
dishes. We went on a Saturday and the place was packed.
Don’t worry, the sushi will arrive fresh and tasty, but your
order will definitely start at the back of the queue. Karaokee
gets started at 22:00. (One side note about karaoke in Kyiv:
Ukrainians take their singing very seriously. If you think that
the audience will get a kick out of your piss-take of Barry
Manilow’s “Copacabana” think again - you’re likely to get
booed). Delivery is also available. QOpen 13:00 - 02:00,
Sat, Sun 13:00 - 06:00. €€. PALG
San Tori D-2, Sahaidachnoho 41, MKontraktova Plo-
scha, tel. (+380) 44 462 49 94/(+380) 44 462 49 95.
San Tori offers a unique fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine
in a setting that is an intriguingly comfortable mix of the two
styles. The best thing on the menu are the lobsters: you can
pick your own from the tank and send it off to be cooked as
you wish. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. €€€. PAS
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Mexican
Tequila House D-2, Spas’ka 8A, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 417 03 58, www.karta.ua. It’s
a sociological fact that more surprise pregnancies can be
linked to the consumption of tequila than any other booze
on the market, and this Mexican cantina proudly serves 20
different brands (Sauza, Rio Grande, Sierra, etc.). Though
Mexican cuisine can never truly be authenticated beyond
the boarder of “Guatemala’s Canada”, Tequila House
comes close. The chimichangas are bursting, the fajitas
are always sizzling and the appetisers are just about spicy
enough to fool you. This is a perfect place for a small party
(a private room for up to 12 is available for booking) and
hungry kids (children’s menu also available). Live music on
Thursday and Saturday begins at 19:30. QOpen 11:00 -
01:00. €€€. PTAULEGBS
Han-Gang
Korean Japanese Restaurant
Doenjang-jjigae Dongtae-jjigae
도스비드를 통하여 호텔을
예약하신분은 저희 식당에서 조식을
하시면됩니다(오전7시부터)
Beautiful view of the Dnipro River
Two VIP rooms with karaoke
The refined taste of Korean cuisine
Free Wi-Fi Internet
1, Entuziastiv Str., Slavutich Hotel, 16 floor
Tel. 294 14 14
Open 11:00 - 24:00
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Planeta Sushi C-4, Khreschatyk 12, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 270 66 79, www.planetsushi.com.
ua/en/. A great choice for a wide variety of Japanese dishes.
You can try nigiri, poppies, mariavase and tataki sushi, sashimi,
yakitori, salads, and traditional Japanese hot dishes. Living up to
the Japanese proverb ‘the guest is God’ expect personal service
and attention to detail. Also at: H-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka 57/3,
tel. (+380) 44 287 37 75; D-2, Sahaidachnoho 41, tel. (+380)
44 594 20 85; C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 8/14, tel. (+380)
44 594 20 83. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. €€. PTASW
SushiYA J-3, Moskovs’ka 29A, MArsenal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 502 22 22, www.sushi-ya.com.ua. With loca-
tions throughout the city, this stylish sushi restaurant has
garnered a reputation for professional service, tasty sushi
and prices that won’t bust your budget. The interiors are a
bit loud, but fun if you’re in the mood. Choose from authentic
Japanese soups, sashimi, rice dishes and other specialties.
Although the restaurants in this chain tend to be busy, we’ve
always been able to find a seat even on busy weekends. Also
at J-3, Moskovska 29-a, (+380) 44 280 80 70; I-4, Schorsa
44, (+380) 44 285 63 63; Moskovskyi Ave 34-b. (+380) 44
499 63 69; G-2, Peremohy Ave. 3-a, (+380) 44 236 82 86;
C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrska 6/11, (+380) 44 279 01 85; N-3,
Obolonskyi Ave. 1-b, (+380) 67 224 89 50; Hryhorenka Ave.
26, (+380) 67 226 89 73; C-4, Hrushevskoho 4, (+380) 44
279 68 03. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €. PAULGSW
Tampopo H-3, Saksahans’koho 55, MPloscha L’va Tol-
stoha, tel. (+380) 44 289 29 99, www.tampopo.com.ua.
Tampopo is arguably the classiest Japanese restaurant in the
city, and attracts politicians, pop stars, comedians and other
local celebrities. A VIP room is available for up to eight. The sum-
mer terrace is located around back in a secluded courtyard. The
original cuisine, prepared by an Asian master chef, is vibrant and
aromatic. Smoked eel, black cod, oriental pikeperch, veal ribs with
kus kus in truffle oil and oriental recipe lamb with shiitakes are but
a few of the highlights. On the sushi side of the menu, the flying
fish caviar, a handsome selection of hand rolls and the colourful
assortments are all alluring. Mini-catering is available. They show
art house films here weekly, call for details. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00,
Sat, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. €€€. PTAULGBS
Ten-Po A-5, Esplanadna 34/2, MPalats Sportu, tel.
(+380) 44 246 71 24, www.ten-po.com.ua. There are
more sushi places per square kilometre in Kyiv than anywhere
else in Europe, and the overwhelming majority are mediocre
at best. At Ten-Po, we were pleasantly surprised to find a
place with some flare. They offer a bold selection temaki
and vegetarian rolls, inventive dragon rolls and scrumptious
sizzling stir-fry prepared on a hibachi grill. Seating is limited,
especially around the hibachi, making advanced booking on
the weekend the way to go. The two VIP halls accommodate
up to 10. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. €€. PAGS
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Korean
Han Gang Entuziastiv 1, Slavutych Hotel, 16 floor,
MLivoberezhna, tel. (+380) 44 294 14 14. Getting to this
restaurant takes a small effort. Hop over the Dnipro to the left
bank and the Slavutych Hotel, ascend to the 16th floor and
turn right out of the lift. Once inside you’ll discover that the
minor travel hassle was well worth it. The panoramic view of
the right bank and the stunning domes of Kyivo-Pechers’ka
Lavra is arguably the best in the city. Skip the Japanese and
order the Korean - you won’t be disappointed. Karaoke is
available. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. PAGSW
Hankookkwan Zheliabova 10A, MShuliavs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 458 45 14/(+380) 50 387 71 92. Hankookkwan
means “Korean house”; a fitting name for a new restaurant
offering authentic Korean cuisine. Located just outside of
centre, 10 minutes walk from the Shuliavs’ka metro station,
the restaurant is relatively easy to find. Exit the metro on
the north side of Peremohy prosp. and head past Economic
University to Zheliabova Street. Though the Korean dishes are
not to be missed, the menu also features a delicious selec-
tion of Japanese favourites. This is a fine choice for lunch, as
seating with a view is easy to find. The private dining hall that
accommodates up to 10 is perfect for business luncheons
and small dinner parties. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. PAGS
Maroccan
Marrakesh D-2, Sahaidachnoho 24, MKontraktova Plo-
scha, tel. (+380) 44 494 04 94, www.karta.ua. The tale
of 1001 Arabian nights comes alive here. The restaurant and
lounge-bar offers more than ten kinds of the best couscous
in Kyiv. The menu shows a wide variety of tea and hookah,
Moroccan and French desserts. There are belly dancers and
DJ sets on the weekends and business lunches each weekday.
QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. €€€€. PALEGS
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Mediterranean
Angel A-5, Shota Rustaveli 10, MPalats Sportu, tel.
(+380) 44 270 58 24. This small, cosy restaurant was
recently opened by Ani Lorak, a popular Ukrainian singer. A
blend of modern interiors, lounge music (hard to find else-
where in Kyiv), low comfortable chairs and a lot of pictures
of Lorak herself makes this an excellent choice for her fans
and friends, and for anyone else who simply wants to enjoy
good Mediterranean food. The choice of seafood is among
the best in Kyiv. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. €€€.
L’Accente B-6, Lesi Ukrainky bul’v. 5, MPalats
Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 200 50 02. This high-end eatery
has created quite a buzz. As with most things in Kyiv,
expect to pay slightly more than you would in the West
for the fresh, rich and steaming Mediterranean dishes
that swirl about this luxurious restaurant. Divided into
two unique zones, the quaint tables on the first floor, near
the bar offer a view of the kitchen through aquariums. The
main hall is located on the second floor and is decorated
with frescos and a small fountain. A perfect location if
you’re looking to impress. A harpist plays daily from 19:00.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PTLGS
Monaco C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 20A (Peyzazhna
Alley), MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 590 01 51,
www.monaco.com.ua. This restaurant adopts not only
the name of the Mediterranean principality, but its style and
atmosphere too. Six different halls at the restaurant can
satisfy a wide variety of guests. The summer terrace on the
second floor opens up on the marvelous city view. The chef
Thierry Alix and his team work hard to please their custom-
ers. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. €€€. PTALEGBS
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Pizza
Bocconcino B-6, Mechnikova 2, Parus Busi-
ness Centre, MKlovs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 593 37
10, www.2k.ua. A restaurant and a pizzeria, very
modern and sweet venue of Italian type - reasonable
prices, stylish interior, tasty dishes and light atmosphere.
QOpen 09:00 - 02:00, Fri 09:00 - 04:00, Sat 11:00 -
04:00, Sun 11:00 - 02:00. €€. PTALGS
Celentano B-2, Yaroslaviv Val 37, MZoloti Vorota,
tel. (+380) 44 272 54 62, www.pizza-celentano.
com. Power to the people! This expanding pizzeria chain
champions democracy by granting patrons the choice of
their own favourite toppings from a wide range of pos-
sibilities. Various salads and French crêpes with different
fillings are also on offer, all to a pleasant background of
Italian music. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PLGX
La Bella B-4, Pushkins’ka 7, MTeatral’na, tel.
(+380) 44 279 27 01. Thin, crust-like bread baked fresh
upon ordering is a favourite here, where you can watch
your pizza being baked in a large oven. A wide selection
of grilled meats and fish, Italian wines and desserts such
as tiramisu and profitrol are also available in this cosy
restaurant. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. €€. PAE
La Pizza Leggera B-5, Bessarabs’ka pl. 2, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 235 55 28, www.leonardo-
pizza.com.ua. In order to create a fabulous pizza,
exceptional dough is essential. Leggera uses seven
different fine flours that when mixed to perfection give
Pizza Leggera the unmistakable flavour cherished by
many. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PTJAULGBS
Pizza Papa G-1, Artema 82, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 486 70 72. Pizza Papa café offers the only
true American style pizza in Kyiv. This unique joint gives
you all that you would ever expect from a New York City
pizzeria, but with an atmosphere fitting for any business
lunch or family dinning experience. Pizza Papa’s plusses
are its soft cosy couches, American design and service,
and a menu with more selection than the pizzerias back
in Brooklyn. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. €€. PTALBS
Pizzeria Napulè B-6, Mechnykova 9, MKlovs’ka,
tel. (+380) 44 495 92 63, www.napule.com.ua/
en/. This place is as authentic as it gets. A pizzaiolo
from Naples (Giuseppe Irollo), a wooden stove built by
a Neapolitan master (Stefano Ferrara) from Neapolitan
materials, about 20 kinds of pizza made with special
Neapolitan flour and real Neapolitan cuisine from Adelaide
Zazzaro. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. PALG
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Seafood
Avalon A-3, Leontovycha 3, MUniversytet, tel. (+380)
44 234 74 94, www.avalon.ua/en/. This marvelous fish
restaurant offers a refined atmosphere of delight and comfort.
There are more than 20 varieties of fish cooked to perfection,
a huge selection of shrimps, oysters, and clams on the menu.
The meat assortment is incredible too: veal, pork, lamb,
moose, deer, pheasant, ostrich, heath-cock, and wild duck.
An experienced sommelier will help you select the best wine
to accompany your meal. There are wines from France, Italy,
Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada on the wine list.
For all you oyster lovers, Avalon’s Connoisseur Club is at your
service. QOpen 13:00 - 02:00. €. PJAULEGS
Ikra Oyster Club H-3, Pan’kivska 11, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 288 19 90. Everything is in calm grey and black
shades, but the huge Swarovski chandelier shining brightly over
the presentation case stocked with fresh fish dominates. A
huge glass wall allows patrons to look out in the streets while
alternative views are provided by a large kitchen window that
shows the chefs at work. Ikra has around 20 kinds of oysters
and fresh fish and serves all manner of fish and sushi dishes.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. €€€€. PAGSW
PiaF D-3, Sahaidachnoho 8/10, MPoshtova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 425 92 04/(+380) 67 506 34 41, www.piaf.
net.ua. Located on Podil’s main thoroughfare in a spacious
basement, this unique restaurant invites patrons to choose from
one of Kyiv’s most extensive seafood menus: oysters, crab, 17
kinds of a fish, octopi, etc. There is also a splattering of sushi,
an impressive wine card, hookah menu and delicious deserts.
With seating for up to 100, PiaF can accommodate large groups
and banquets. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. PALG
Turkish
Marmaris B-1, Hlybochyts’ka 40, tel. (+380) 44 586 42
33, www.marmarisrestaurant.com.ua. Looking to satisfy
your craving for spicy Turkish cuisine? Marmaris is fine choice
for filling up before painting the town red, business banquets
and families looking for a break from the ordinary (kids’ area is
available). The chorba, humus, meze, kebobs and fresh baked
pide are as authentic as you’ll find in Kyiv. Banquet items for
five or more include enticing salmon, lamb and turkey dishes.
The staff is lively and professional. Also on offer is a bountiful
selection of traditional desserts and hookah. QOpen 10:00
- 02:00. PTA6LEG
Uzbek
Shafran B-2, Vorovs’koho 3, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380)
44 569 10 10, www.karta.ua. This restaurant is one of the
first places in Kyiv with a real atmosphere of the Middle East.
The restaurant has a rich Uzbek interior with marquee tents,
couches, and a private hookah VIP room. There is a wide
selection of Uzbek pilaus on the menu along with many chebu-
reki, Uzbek patties with meat, and sweet Eastern delights.
Every evening there are live eastern dance performances.
QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. €€. PTJAULEGBS
Shangrila D-1, Yaroslavs’ka 5/2, MKontraktova Plo-
scha, tel. (+380) 44 417 73 16/417 81 19/(+380) 68
399 27 59, www.izumrudproject.com.ua. According to
legend, Shangrila is a perfectly happy land isolated from the
outside world. Think about that the next time you’re stuck
in one of Kyiv’s mind-boggling traffic jams. This restaurant
goes above and beyond to provide a niche of tranquility.
Savour Uzbek and Japanese cuisine, chill out with a hookah
and enjoy live music and traditional eastern dancing. QOpen
11:00 - 05:00. PTJALGBX
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Cafés in Kyiv quite often offer much more than just a cup
of perfect coffee with a pastry. Most of them have soups,
salads, and sandwiches on their menus, so the border
between restaurants and cafés is very thin. Look over the
selection of cafés in our guide and pick the one that is just
right for your mood or occasion.
Antresol A-5, T.Shevchenka bul’v. 2, MKhreschatyk,
tel. (+380) 44 235 83 47. Decorated in bright, lively colours
with a plethora of green plants, the pleasant atmosphere has
a universal appeal. Even a party of one will be entertained
by the wall photos and bookshop. Specials include a variety
of fruit salads, and the service is also good. QOpen 08:00
- 24:00. PALW
Éclair, confectionary restaurant A-1, Artema 82,
MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 484 16 68. A comfortable
terrace with a tile floor, ornamental forged umbrella-lamps,
a mahogany bar...everything conveys the atmosphere of
a French street café. There’s no traditional shop window,
because desserts are made before the visitor’s eyes. The
menu lists 65 items: éclairs, tiramisu, meringue, cheesecakes,
puddings, mousses, pies, varenyki and what not. The can-
dies are made from extra fine Ghirondelli chocolate, which
is specially imported from Belgium. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
PTALGBS
Coffee House B-4, Prorizna 3/5, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 279 85 09. Albeit a cookie cutter coffee house
chain, the mood here is unexpectedly relaxing. This is due in
large part to the attentive service that is in no way intrusive; a
great venue to meet with colleagues or hang out with friends.
The menu has a substantial offering of coffee, coffee cocktails,
soups, salads, light breakfasts and business lunches. Also at
A-3, Bohdana Khmel’nyts’koho 30/10, 00:00 - 24:00; D-2,
Sahaidachnoho 41, 00:00 - 24:00; B-3, Yaroslaviv Val 13/2,
08:00 - 23:00 and many others. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00.
PJAGXS
Coffee Time C-4, B. Hrinchenka 2/1, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 21 56, www.coffetime.com.
ua. Considered the best coffee chain in Kyiv, the prices are
reasonable and (reminiscent of Starbucks in America) they
seem to be on every corner. Known for their aromatic blend
of Arabic (90%) and Robusta coffee (10%), they offer one
of the best assortments of hot and cold beverages in the
city as well as dishes for all tastes and moods, from soups
to chocolate fondue. Also at: B-4, Volodymyrs’ka 42; A-5,
Chervonoarmiys’ka 17, open: 09:00 - 22:00; A-5, Esplanadna
34/2, open: 09:00 - 22:00. QOpen 24hrs. PTJAG
D.A.Semadeni H-3, Cher vonoarmiys’ka 68,
MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 289 63
80. The Swiss Semadeni sweet-shop was a favourite des-
tination for visitors in Kyiv during the end of the 19th and
beginning of the 20th century. True, it had another address,
but the present-day sweet-shop going by the same famous
name is no disgrace. The interior breathes respectability.
There are five sorts of chocolate offered, various cakes, and
sweets made on-site. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. PTAL�
GBXS
House of Coffee B-4, Khreschatyk 15/4, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 279 12 09. From the sophisticated
interior décor complete with Mucha wall hangings to the
great people-watching tables on fashionable Passage, this
is a place both to see and where to be seen. As expected, a
wide selection of coffees, teas and sweet delectables only
adds to the occasion. QOpen 08:30 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 11:00
- 23:00. PTALGBS
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Kafka D-2, Spas’ka 5, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 220 11 87. If you’re hoping to pop in for some-
thing quick, prepare to be disappointed. In fact, after being
snubbed three times by the waitress in a 20 minute period,
we left without ordering and walked across the street to
Shevchenko Park, where we had surprisingly fresh espresso
compliments of one of the beverage vendors. A few other
things should be mentioned about Kafka. First, they have an
impressive beverage menu (English available) - everything
from mochaccinos to matte to mulled wine. Second, they
try hard to create a chic atmosphere, so you’ll have to weave
through a maze of local wannabes on the way to your table. Fi-
nally, if you win Kafka’s service lottery and you’re lucky enough
to actually place an order, the desserts are probably delicious.
Also at Tarasa Shevchenka bul’v. 36A, Chervonoarmiys’ka 5A
(Arena City). QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. PTAGS
Makabi A-5, Shota Rustaveli 15, MPalats Sportu, tel.
(+380) 44 235 94 37. Located next to the central syna-
gogue, this small, inexpensive grill-bar has a friendly neigh-
bourhood feel. All the food is on view, so just point to what
you want. A synagogue representative is always present to
ensure kosher rules. Makabi is closed on Saturdays. QOpen
09:00 - 23:00. €€. PG
Nescafé C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 8A, MMaidan Ne-
zalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 490 34 86. The international
coffee brand has opened six cafés around town, filling a need
for quality, reasonably-priced beverages. In addition to the
expected cappuccinos, espressos and iced coffees, coffee-
lovers can also partake of salads, sandwiches and sweets
amid the bright modern décor. Also at: Globus mall, 1st line;
Globus mall, 3rd line; Metrograd mall; Sahaidachnoho 31;
Luhova 9. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PABX
Repriza A-3, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 40/25, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 502 23 46, www.repriza.com. One of
the first patisseries in the city, it has a lovely Viennese
room stuffed with enough sugary delights to entertain the
kids and give you all a cavity or two. Though specializing in
danishes, cakes and other gourmet sweets, those in need
of more substantial food can partake of delicious soups and
salads. Also located at D-3, Sahaidachnoho 10/5; B-2, Velyka
Zhytomyrs’ka 38, A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 26, A-5, L’va Tol-
stoho 11/61. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. PTAGBS
Shokoladnitsa H-3, Chervonoarmiys’ka 48, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 287 00 88. Shokoladnitsa is
exceptional for two reasons: the service is likely the best of
all the coffee house chains in Kyiv, and many are open 24hrs.
There’s nothing pretentious, or rushed about this place,
despite the fact that it originated in Moscow. Chill-out with a
beverage, and nibble on a variety of familiar café delectables
at locations around the city that offer a convenient detour from
the rat race. As with all “chains”, expect consistency and me-
diocrity and you won’t be disappointed. Other mentionables
include menu in English, continental breakfast until 11:00 and
coffee to go. Also at Saksahans‘koho 53/80, Basseina 1/2.
QOpen 24hrs. PAGBSW
Wolkonsky Kayzer C-4, Khreschatyk 13, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 201 03 96, www.wolkonsky.com.
ua. The aroma of fresh baked bread will have you salivating
from the second you set foot in this posh café/bakery.
Although you can’t expect to benefit from any government
bread subsidies, you can count on friendly service, a soothing
atmosphere and an impressive selection of pastries, breads,
sandwiches, chocolates and other goodies. QOpen 08:00
- 22:00. PTALBS
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Bars & Pubs
Baraban (Drum) B-4, Prorizna 4A, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 279 23 55. This cosy but hard-to-find hole-in-the-
wall is usually populated by politicos, journalists and expats
holding forth on the subject of the day. The neighbourhood
atmosphere goes well with the tasty and moderately-priced
Ukrainian food, and the jazz music adds another pleasant
dimension. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. AE
Bar on 8 C-3, A.Tarasovoyi 5, Hyatt Regency Kyiv,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12 34, www.
kyiv.regency.hyatt.com. With its vantage point on the 8th floor
of the first international five-star hotel in Kyiv, situated in the
middle of Sofiivs’ka Square and overlooking the magnificent St.
Sophia Cathedral and St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral,
Bar on 8 offers the breathtaking panoramic views in the city.
Being an all-day lounge, Bar on 8 also serves light dishes such
as salads, sandwiches, steaks and desserts. During warmer
months, guests enjoy alfresco dining with variations of meat and
seafood grilled to perfection on the Australian grill and original
tandoor oven. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. PTAULGS
Bochka (Keg) B-4, B.Khmelny ts’koho 3B-1,
MTeatral’na, tel. (+380) 44 390 61 06. Bochka is a no
nonsense pub perfectly located for starting or wrapping up
your bar-hopping adventure. Top local rock, pop and hip-hop
acts perform Tuesday-Sunday. Cover charge varies on the
notoriety of the band, but is more or less reasonable. For
a taste of Kyiv that’s sure to make its way into the memory
bank, try Bochka’s house brew available in dark, light and
live. The interior is massive by local standards, so even on
packed nights it’s possible to find some elbow room. Local
and Euro cuisine is on hand. The price on menu items is a
touch steep for a pub, but the breakfast and lunch specials
are value and flavour packed. QOpen 24hrs. PAEGX
Brunello C-3, A.Tarasovoyi 5, Hyatt Regency Kyiv,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12 34,
www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com. Bar <em style=””>Brunello
is the exclusive wine bar and the best place to meet at the
end of the day. <em style=””>Brunello offers an unrivalled
selection of fine Italian wines, with a particularly wide range of
Brunello wines. The ambiance is very cosy and warm, defined
by contemporary, rustic brown masonry works, subdued
intimate lighting and the impressive feature bar. Along with
remarkable wine collection, guests can enjoy winning recipes
of signature cocktails created by highly-skilled barmen.
QOpen 17:00 - 03:00. PTAULGXS
Dorothy’s Pub H-3, Saksahans’koho 16/43, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 287 05 30. The sign out front read
“Dorothy’s Pub”. (Cue The Twilight Zone theme song.) Have I
been transported back to my native state of Utah? The scenes
of Monument Valley and Arches National Park, the Osmonds
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glaring at me from the menu with their cheesy Colgate smiles
and the sweet smell of Western American style barbecue
creeping out from under the saloon doors are all eerily familiar.
Or am I in Kyiv? No. It couldn’t be. The service here is far too
good for Kyiv. Where am I? And who the hell is Dorothy? As it
turns out, I am in Kyiv, and Rod Serling is not sitting next to me
munching on ribs, nor is he sipping on a Czech beer, nor is he
sampling the Turkish style calamari, but if he were still alive I’m
sure he would not object to such a wonderful mishmash of sites,
sounds and flavours. And who is Dorothy? No one seemed to
know. (Cue more Twilight Zone theme song.) Great specials!
QOpen 11:00 - 05:00. PAIEGS
Golden Gate Irish Pub B-3, Zolotovorits’ka 15,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 235 51 88, www.karta.
ua. This is a true Irish Pub with the largest selection of draught
beer in Kyiv. The menu has special beer appetisers. There
are darts, a billiard room, big screen TVs for sports fans,
and live music every Friday and Saturday. Golden Gate offers
business lunch on weekdays and breakfast at the weekend.
QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. PTJAULVEGBXS
Horikh H-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 126, MPalats Ukraina,
tel. (+380) 44 529 42 32. If you’ve ever dreamed of tossing
complimentary peanut shells on the floor, this is definitely the
place for you. There’s lots of beer on offer to wash down the
nuts, not to mention sandwiches and other appetizers, at
this popular student hangout and post-party refuelling stop.
QOpen 24hrs. L
Kyiv Nightlife Scene
Kyiv is much more of a club city than a bar town. There
is a bar and club scene at the heart of the city centre,
but don‘t be surprised if you encounter more of your own
countrymen than Ukrainians in these establishments.
It can be difficult to find an empty table on weekends,
especially when many popular expatriate hangouts offer
drink specials at peak hours. On weekends and holidays,
the main street of Khreschatyk is closed to automobile
traffic, making it Kyiv‘s most active scene for nightlife,
people-watching, or a casual stroll. For something a little
more active and exciting, jazz and techno dance clubs are
just as busy now as any time of the year.
If you are familiar with the club scene in other parts of Europe,
you will feel at home with the loud atmosphere, overpriced
drinks, and relatively high entrance fees of Kyiv’s nightclubs.
A few differences you might note are the availability of hookah
(Middle Eastern flavoured tobacco), professional dance or
model shows, and it is socially acceptable for men to dance
with each other. Guys, be wary of the young, attractive
women some clubs hire to entice foreign men to spend
money on champagne, overpriced dinners and drinks.
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Lucky Pub A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 13, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 499 13 13, www.karta.ua. Lucky hasn’t been
open for long, but it’s already proven a big hit with travellers,
expats and locals alike. This is arguably the finest sports viewing
venue in the city. We went on the night of a critical World Cup
qualifying match and the place was booked solid. Eleven LCDs
are strategically placed throughout the pub, 12 types of beer are
on tap and the fare is familiar, delicious and reasonably priced.
We joined a group of rowdy Brits in the football room and had
a splendid time. Live music goes from 21:00 - 01:00 Thursday
- Saturday. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. PJALEGKX
Naturlih Pub B-4, B.Khmelnyts’koho 3, MTeatral’na, tel.
(+380) 44 279 79 29, www.naturlih.com.ua. The most
striking feature of Naturlih is it amazing selection of draft beer
- one of the grandest we’ve come across in Kyiv. Have the bar-
man pull you a top German, Dutch, Czech, English, Belgian, Irish
or local brewski, then sit back and watch the bustling hordes
hike up historic B. Khmel’nts’koho street from the cosy view
inside. The pub/restaurant offers scrumptious menu items to
go with the suds including German style sausages, pasta, pizza
and classy euro dinner items. The spacious halls and laid-back
atmosphere are conducive for conversations. QOpen 10:00 -
01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 06:00. PJAGXW
O’Brien’s C-3, I-2, Mykhailivs’ka 17A, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 15 84, www.obriens.kiev.
ua/eng. Kyiv’s first Irish pub is still a favourite with expats and
upwardly mobile Ukrainians. O’Brien’s bars serve up plenty
of beer great with none-too-shabby pub food like shepherd’s
pie, and their Irish breakfast is enough to hold you until din-
ner. Upstairs you’ll find darts, billiards and the city’s best
atmosphere for watching sports on the big screen. QOpen
08:00 - 02:00. PALE
new
Rosie O’Grady’s C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs’ka 8/14,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 234 47 34,
www.rosieogradys.kiev.ua/en/main/. Located at the
halfway point between Sofiis’ka pl. and the top of Andriivs’kyi
uzviz, Rosie’s is a fresh addition to Kyiv’s expanding selection
of Irish pubs. The cosy basement setting is ideal for tipping
back a pint of Irish stout or English ale and watching live
big-match football. Specialties include Aunt Rosie’s steak,
pork chops and Sheridan’s veal, all of which are served on a
bed of delectable forest mushrooms. Popular for its reason-
ably priced business lunches that feature a mix of local and
European dishes. QOpen 08:00 - 03:00.
Sunduk C-3, I-2, Mykhailivs’ka 16, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 14 65. The main features
of this classic pub are the pleasant wooden interior and bill
transactions made via a treasure chest. In spite of a notice-
able attempt to copy Western styles in the interior, the music
is very Eastern. The dishes and drinks listed on the menu
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are not necessarily present in the kitchen. Nevertheless, if
you plan to arrive after 18:00, it would be better to reserve
a table beforehand and prepare for being consumed by
cigarette smoke even in the room for non-smokers. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. PAE
Viola’s Bierstube A-5, H-3, T.Shevchenka bul’v. 1A,
MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 235 37 51. This cosy base-
ment beer bar is a popular hangout for both foreigners and the
young English-speaking Ukrainians. It offers a wide range of beer
and other alcoholic drinks as well as a selection of tasty bar
snacks. The first Wednesday of every month is ‘Women’s Club’
night here, with fun and games for girls only. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00.
Clubs
Arena Entertainment B-5, Basseina 2A, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 492 00 00, www.arena-kiev.com/eng. This
venue was the official hangout for Eurovision 2005 participants. It
is an entertainment complex accommodating several bars and a
night club under one roof. In any case, you may wind up your night
out in the night club partying untill dawn. Q Open: restaurant
and Beer House 09:00 - 04:00, Sport-Bar 12:00 - 04:00, night
club Tue - Sun 22:00 - 06:00. POALEBK
Azhur A-4, Leontovycha 3, MUniversytet, tel. (+380)
44 234 74 94, fax (+380) 44 278 50 05, www.avalon.
ua. This stereo disco club is a real diamond of Kyiv night life.
The best music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s provides a
bright and dazzling atmosphere. The Beetles, Elvis Presley,
Marilyn Monroe, Lisa Minnelli, the Rolling Stones, and the
Doors songs guarantee an unforgettable night in this club.
QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. POALEXS
Carribean Club G-2, Symona Petliury 4, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 288 12 90/(+380) 44 235 59 61. Want
to test your salsa skills? Carribean Club proudly presents
the live rhythms of the Latino group “disLOKAdos”. For
you novices, the dance school is one of the first and most
popular salsa schools in Kyiv. The cost of one lesson is 25Hr.
QOpen 18:00 - 06:00. PAILEG
Crystal Hall J-3, Dniprovs’kyi uzviz 1, MDnipro, tel. (+380)
44 288 50 69, www.crystalhall.com.ua. Located in a con-
verted ice rink on the edge of a hill overlooking the Dnipro River,
Crystal Hall is one of the largest and hippest clubs in the capital.
Although the capacity is 2000, there’s no guarantee that you’ll
get in as face control is enforced and the place gets busy for big
events. The dance floor and bar are huge, and the VIP room has a
separate entrance and private bar. Laser and video shows ricochet
off the domed ceiling as some of the regions top DJs and bands
perform. The outdoor seating is relaxing and the menu offers a
sufficient array of cold appetizers, hot dishes (omelettes, sea bass
with grilled veggies, salmon, pork ribs, etc.) and the mandatory
for Kyiv clubs: sushi. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. PALEG
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Docker’s ABC C-4, Khreschatyk 15/4A, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 278 17 17, en.docker.com.ua.
This is a café and bar during the day and a night club in the
evenings. The menu, in both English and German languages,
is of European and Ukrainian cuisine. Live music with a dock
style interior. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. PTJAE
new
Bomond I-3, Rybal’ska 22, MKlovs’ka, tel. (+380) 44
225 32 90, www.bomond-club.com.ua. This club is for
mature and respectable people and has strict face control.
The under 18s are not allowed in. Housed within the walls of
an old fortress, Faberge embodies good taste and sophistica-
tion. The venue serves a variety of exclusive drinks which are
hard to find anywhere else in the city, and delicious snacks
to keep you dancing. A club which is almost destined to be
a favourite with the city’s beautiful people and high fliers.
QOpen 22:00 - 07:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. PA
Luciano Karaoke Club E-1, Dehtiarivs’ka 33B, Erste
Bank building, tel. (+380) 44 220 12 41, www.luciano.
com.ua. This classy club is bit out of the way, but definitely
worth the short taxi ride for karaoke enthusiasts. Throughout
the day and into the evening, Luciano functions as a restaurant
serving European and sushi. When the clock strikes 20:00, it’s
karaoke time and the format changes slightly. Like many clubs in
Kyiv, Luciano works on the deposit system: at the door deposit
250Hr per person. This entitles you to sit at a booth, and you
also receive a 250Hr credit with the bar and restaurant. For
larger groups/parties, two private karaoke rooms are available.
QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. P6ULEGS
Route 66 G-3, Zhylians’ka 87/30, MVokzal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 239 38 65, www.route66.com.ua. Finally! A
place that offers great service at the bar. The atmosphere is
lively and the ribs and wings are tasty and “American”. The
beer, thank God, is not American; it’s imported from countries
that know how to brew, i.e. the Czech Republic. The summer
terrace is popular with locals, but the real draw is the live Rock
‘n’ Roll that starts up nightly at 21:00. QOpen 24hrs. PAK
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Sorry Babushka G-2, Dmytrivs’ka 18/24, MUniver-
sytet, tel. (+380) 44 486 03 00, www.sorrybabushka.
com.ua. Out with the old and in with the new! This club
has elbowed into the space formerly occupied by the once
popular Sound Planet. Very few changes have actually
been made to the new club’s interior, but with a completely
overhauled concept, Babushka has become an immediate
hit among the capital’s clubbers. On the first floor you’ll find
karaoke, the second floor spins 80’s and 90’s and disco until
your platforms cave in on the third floor. There’s a karaoke
tournament every Wednesday - the winner receives a DVD
player. Other special offers can be found throughout the week
at Babushka’s Vnuchata (grandchildren’s) Party. QOpen
22:00 - 05:00. PA
Xlib Club D-1, Frunze 12, MKontraktova Ploscha. The
name of this new club Xlib (meaning bread) is an expression
of the essence of the place: simplicity. It is hidden on a small
street in Podil, and the interior has yet to be refurbished.
Basically the place is two rooms: a dance floor, and a chill
out room. Crowds throng to enjoy the DJs’ stylish and con-
temporary sounds. The fact that it lacks a bit in décor and
extravagance is - if anything - a bonus. QOpen , Thu, Sun
20:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 06:00. PA
Gay & Lesbian Clubs
Androgyn Harmatna 26/2, MShuliavs‘ka, tel.
(+380) 44 496 19 83, www.gay-club.com.ua. The
city‘s first gay night-spot underwent remodeling and got
a new name in the process. The Soviet-style exterior
is now a far cry from its ultra-hip interior. Androgyn‘s
distinguishing features are intimate dark rooms. QOpen
20:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed. Admission Thu,
Sun 20Hr for men, 50Hr for women, Fri 60Hr/100Hr, Sat
80Hr/100Hr. PA
Cyber café B-4, Prorizna 21, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 278 05 48. This café has three halls: disco,
hookah and a restaurant. The menu offers reasonably
priced European cuisine. Music is presented in European
radio format. A “travesty show”, and a men and women
strip show are just a couple of this café‘s highlights.
QOpen 10:00 - 03:00. Mon-Tue 20Hr for men, 30Hr for
women, Wed-Thu 30Hr/40Hr, Fri-Sun - 50Hr/70Hr. PA
Pomada (Lip stick) B-4, Zan‘kovets‘koi 6,
MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 279 55 52. This is an
élite club for people with non-traditional orientation that
offers parties, concerts, and a disco with popular DJs.
During the day it is a restaurant that offers European cui-
sine. QOpen 18:00 - 06:00, Fri 18:00 - 08:00. PAL
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Adult entertainment
Marilyn A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 32A, ML’va Tolstoho,
tel. (+380) 44 240 76 68. Show bar Marilyn is situated in
the basement of the beerhouse Talgen. It offers a non-stop
programme of erotic shows featuring beautiful dancers.
Private shows and VIP-rooms are also available. Admission
40Hr. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. PAULGS
Miatniy Nosorog Strip bar H-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka
111/113, MPalats Ukraina, tel. (+380) 44 529 20
00, www.nosorog.com.ua. A cosy little place that hosts
as many as 40 people. There are 8 private tables, Indian
décor with plastered illustrations from Kamasutra, a bar
and European cuisine. Beer costs 20-25Hr. Main dishes are
around 60Hr. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Admission: 100Hr for
men, 150Hr for women.
Milennium C-4, Khreschatyk 1/2, MMaidan Nezal-
ezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 82 02/(+380) 44 279 38
77, www.milennium-bar.kiev.ua. Milennium claims to put
on a ‘non-stop erotic show’ of beautiful dancers, complete
with private shows and table dancing. This fantasy world at
Dnipro Hotel is yours for the taking - after forking out 100Hr
for the admission. But for that price you get to enjoy ‘gourmet
snacks’ from the bar. QOpen 21:00 - 06:00. AL
Tsvetochnyi Nosorog strip-club Dniprovska Naberezhna,
7, MLivoberezhna, tel. (+380) 44 490 54 44, www.noso-
rog.com.ua. Located on the left bank of the Dnipro River, Tsve-
tochnyi Nosorog is easy reachable by minivans from Livoberezhna
metro station. It’s situated in the basement of the restaurant
Kleopatra. A cosy venue with 7 VIP-rooms. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00.
Admission: 100Hr for men, 150Hr for women. PALS
Zvezdnyi Nosorog strip-club F-4, M.Kryvonosa 27,
tel. (+380) 44 490 71 17, www.nosorog.com.ua. First
gentlemen club in Kyiv. A place hosts about 80 people. No
less than 20 dancers on the stage, 11 private tables. QOpen
20:00 - 06:00. Admission: 100Hr for men, 150Hr for women.
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Massage
Body massage tel. (+380) 44 228 18 18. The beautiful
and professional masseurs help you to relax and enjoy the
art of erotic massage. QOpen 24 hrs.
Chocolate tel. (+380) 96 545 34 44/(+380) 63 233
00 67/(+380) 44 233 00 67, www.chocolate-studio.
com.ua. Beautiful professional girls giving erotic Thai and
the parlours own brand of chocolate massage. QOpen
24 hrs.
Euphoria tel. (+380) 98 042 42 09. Proffesionals in erot-
ic massage will make your stay full of pleasure. The salon’s
policy implies massage without intimacy. QOpen 24hrs.
Imperia B-2, Vorovs’koho 1, tel. (+380) 44 237 07 71/
(+380) 50 383 54 85, www.imperia-mas.kiev.ua. This
massage salon promises a world of physical relaxation and
all the enjoyment your erotic imagination can muster. The
talanted masseuses grant you harmony of soul and body
24hrs. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
Lily MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel. (+380) 67 525
16 99. The pretty girls - professionals in erotic massage
will meet you in this salon and make you stay full of pleasure.
QOpen 24hrs.
Rakuena B-5, Shovkovychna 48, MKhreschatyk, tel.
(+380) 44 568 29 47, www.rakuena.com. The tender
hands of Rakuena’s charming girls and boys promise to
release you from muscular and nervous strain, recover
your strength, and give you a feeling of bliss and joy of life.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
Roksolana tel. (+380) 44 227 95 10/(+380) 67 833
33 66/(+380) 63 144 11 10, www.roksolana-massage.
com.ua. Proffesionals in erotic massage will make your stay
full of pleasure. QOpen 24hrs.
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Kyiv’s sightseeing to-do list is topped by its famous gold-
domed churches and cathedrals, magnificent sanctuaries
of worship that impress with their history and art. Since
everybody needs souvenirs to take home, God kindly
created Andriivs’kyi uzviz. Next are the city’s museums,
historical monuments, and finally a wonderful open-air
museum on the edge of the city limits.
Essential Kyiv
Andrew‘s Descent (Andriivs‘kyi uzviz) C-2, MKon-
traktova Ploscha. This is without a doubt one of Kyiv‘s
oldest and most beloved streets. In ancient times it linked
the administrative part of the upper town with Podil, the lower
town of merchants and artisans. This steep and winding cob-
blestone lined descent is a traditional venue for outdoor festivals
and fairs, and is dotted with numerous intriguing art galleries,
museums, cafés, bars and restaurants. Being at the very heart
of the city‘s art community, the street is a favourite stop for
tourists in search of paintings and traditional Ukrainian crafts.
This is also a well-known repository for all souvenirs tacky and/
or Soviet. Artisans come out in full force on weekends and big
holidays. The intriguing building at N°15 is referred to by Kyivites
as “Richard‘s Castle.” It is currently under reconstruction, but no
worries...a hidden gem is around back. Head down the street,
and to the right you‘ll find a steep, twisting flight of iron steps.
Those with calf muscles tough enough to conquer the climb are
rewarded with a commanding vantage point above Podil and
the Dnipro. The Bulgakov Museum is a must visit for literary
enthusiasts, and is located at N°13. At the bottom of the hill,
turn left to Kontraktova ploscha or right to reach Sahaidachnoho
vul., an oasis for connoisseurs and coffee lovers.
Golden Gate (Zoloti Vorota) B-3, Zolotovorits‘ka
8, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 234 70 68/(+380)
44 278 69 19. Zoloti Vorota, one of the most unique ar-
chitectural/archaeological sites in Kyiv, reopened in 2007
after a lengthy reconstruction. The remains of ancient
Kyiv‘s main gate were originally constructed during the
height of the Kyivan Rus, and are included on the UNESCO
World Heritage list. Painstakingly planned by historians and
architects, the bright new construction that entombs the
ancient walls is considered an exact replica of the original
gate. From the platforms, the views of Volodymys‘ka vul.
and surrounding area are stunning enough to justify the
price of admission.
Andrew’s Descent
Kyiv In Your Pocket
House with Chimeras
House With Chimeras (Dim z khymeramy) C-5,
Bankova 10, MKhreschatyk. Built more than a century
ago by eccentric Kyivite Wladislaw Horodecki, this is the most
unique structure in Kyiv. Sophisticated architectural forms are
buried beneath the phantasmal figures of Horodecki‘s dreams.
The elephant trunk storm drains, rhinos, antelope, gigantic
frogs, mermaids and other figures are constructed of cement,
a state-of-the-art material back in the 19th century. A local ce-
ment factory owner provided Horodecki with a complimentary
supply knowing that the interest generated by such an unusual
home would pay-off. Ahead of its time, the design makes full use
of the uneven Kyiv landscape: Three stories rise on one side
and six descend the hill on the other. The interior design was
also considered radically modern, and included an ice room for
food storage, a wine cellar, a laundry room, a garage for horse
drawn carriages and even a special room for Horodecki‘s cow.
This insured fresh milk for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shrouded
in mystery and legend, this place continues to intrigue visitors.
Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)
C-4, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti. Kyiv‘s central square has
undergone major changes in recent years, both above and
below ground. The square is locally referred to as “The Big
Greenhouse.” That‘s not a botanical compliment but rather
an indictment of the Globus Shopping Centre‘s glassy domes.
Throughout Soviet times, October Revolution Square, as it
was known, featured a daunting Lenin statue. Despite the
seemingly constant modifications, Maidan has been the city‘s
epicentre for generations. In 2004, it gained world notoriety for
staging the events of the Orange Revolution. Images of the
square circulated the globe for weeks as Ukrainians from all
walks of life changed/delayed the course of Ukrainian history. As
you walk on Maidan, imagine the entire square and surrounding
streets filled by a determined yet jubilant orange mob.
Khreschatyk B/C-4, MKhreschatyk. From its start at
European Square to its terminus at Bessarabs‘ka Square,
Kyiv‘s most beloved street is not even two kilometres long.
Despite what has been called the most impressive unbroken
string of Stalinist architecture anywhere, Khreschatyk‘s wide
chestnut lined sidewalks are ideal for a relaxing stroll. The trees
provide both welcome shade from the blistering summer sun
and shelter from the region‘s signature spring downpours. On
weekends and holidays, the street becomes a pedestrian only
thoroughfare where locals, travellers and street performers
mingle and frolic. It‘s hard to imagine that this was once a
deep valley surrounded by dense forest. The valley was named
Khreschata (crossed) in reference to the many ravines that
converged in the area. In ancient times, Kyivan Rus princes
hunted wild game here (the only hunting done on Khreschatyk
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these days is for souvenirs, fashion and fashionable Ukrainian
women). Some of the city‘s best shopping can be found both
above and below ground. Trendy malls have been dug beneath
Bessarabs‘ka and Maidan Nezalezhnosti. As for above ground
shopping, TsUM (Central Department Store) has become
rather modern and has little to show of its Soviet past. Perhaps
in an act of poetic justice the whole street will collapse under
this retail strain and revert back to a lush valley.
St. Andrew‘s Church (Andriivs‘ka Tserkva) C-2,
Andriivs‘kyi uzviz 23, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380)
44 278 58 61. Famous Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli
was the mastermind behind this attractive Baroque church that
greets the throngs at the top of Andriivs‘kyi uzviz. Built in 1754,
it‘s one of the rare buildings in Kyiv that has managed to avoid
serious damage or reconstruction. The elegant silhouette of its
one large dome and five lesser cupolas are easily visible from
Podil and beyond. Apostle Andrew, who was the first Christian
to preach the gospel in Kyivan Rus, was said to have erected
a cross on this very site. It was the wish of Peter the Great‘s
religiously-minded daughter, Elizabeth, after her visit to Kyiv in
1744 that this church be built. It must be said that compared
to the beautiful exterior, the interior is rather disappointing - too
much loud red and gold colours and really not much to see.
Console yourself with a stroll around the church‘s perimeter, a
walk which the famous Ukrainian writer Gogol also enjoyed. The
ticket window is near the base of the steps, and English tours
are available. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Wed.
St. Michael‘s Golden-Domed Cathedral
(Mykhailivs‘kyi Zolotoverkhyi Sobor) C-3,
Mykhailivs‘ka ploscha, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel.
(+380) 44 279 22 48. St. Michael‘s Cathedral is located
opposite St. Sophia‘s Cathedral. The original, built by Prince
Sviatopolk in 1108, was destroyed by the Soviet regime in
the 1930s for having “no historical value.” The reconstructed
cathedral was completed in May 2000. Its sky blue exterior
and glittering golden domes add a stunning layer to a cityscape
that has become a mix-mash of crumbling ancient and newly
reconstructed. A sobering reminder of Stalin‘s inhumane poli-
cies stands to the right as you exit the church grounds. This is
a monument to the victims of Holodomor (starvation): A famine
orchestrated in part by the Soviet leadership in an attempt to
squash the peasantry, as many as 10 million Ukrainians per-
ished from 1932-33. Keeping watch over the square are the re-
constructed statues of Princess Olga, Apostle Andrew, St. Cyrill
and St. Mephodius. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Services held daily
at 08:00 and 17:00, and on Sundays at 08:00, 10:00, 17:00.
Golden Gate
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City tours
Prime Excursion Bureau D-1, Schekavyts’ka
30/39, suite 4, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380)
44 227 77 78/(+380) 44 207 12 55/(+380) 99 550
00 00, info@primetour.ua, www.primetour.ua. Prime
Excursion Bureau provides all kind of travel arrangements.
(City tours, sightseeing in Kyiv and week-end outings.
More than 25 guided excursions: Kyiv – the capital of
Ukraine, Pechersky Lavra Cave Monastery, Chernobyl
zone, Strategic Missiles Troops Museum etc. Bureau
specialising in country cultural and nature excursions.
QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Sat, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
Free Tours I-2, prov. Shevchenka 7/1, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 66 851 85 58/(+380) 67
220 66 22, info@freetour.kiev.ua, www.freetour.
kiev.ua. Free walking tours around the city centre start
every day at 12:00 and 16:00. Meeting point is near the
Central Post Office on Maidan Nezalezhnosti. QOpen
11:00 - 19:00.
Mysterious Kyiv tel. (+380) 44 491 11 76, tour@
interesniy.kiev.ua, www.interesniy.kiev.ua. Mysteri-
ous Kyiv propose exclusive tours on Secret Kyiv places,
Kyiv Caves, Secret Stallin tunnels under Dnipro river, tours
to Chernobyl Zone. Excursions in your language.
New Logic A-4, B. Khmel’nyts’koho 17/52 (Leonar-
do Business Centre), office 523, MTeatral’na, tel./
fax (+380) 44 206 22 00/206 33 22, www.newlogic.
ua. More than 20 different excursions in English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Czech, Chinese,
Japanese, Hungarian and Hebrew. Tours to Chernobyl Zone.
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Sat, Sun 10:00 - 21:00.
Open Kiev H-2, near the Golden Gates, MZoloti
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 227 28 63, www.openkiev.
com.ua. 2 hours daily bus tours. QTours start at 12:00
and 15:00 on week days, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00 on
weekends.
Panorama-Tour A-5, Shota Rustaveli 8, office 3,
MPalats Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 502 65 09, fax
(+380) 44 234 44 05, info@panorama-tour.kiev.ua,
www.panorama-tour.info. Panorama-Tour provides ex-
cursions for all tastes - from sightseeing tours around Kyiv
to exclusive tours to Chernobyl. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00,
Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
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Chernobyl
It’s not every trip abroad
you have the chance to
visit the site of the world’s
worst nuclear accident, is
it? The Chernobyl Nuclear
Power Plant is only about
a two-hour ride north of
Kyiv. New Logic Tours - in
conjunction with a gov-
ernment agency - offers
a day trip to the region,
wisely realising that the
market for overnight stays is not great. According to travel
companies you can actually enter the contaminated zone,
where you’ll be joined by your English-speaking guide, who
will show you the fateful reactor N°4 (from a safe distance).
You’ll also visit the nearby ghost town of Pripyat - where
some apartments still bear witness to the haste in which
47,500 residents were made to leave their homes - and
have a chance to converse with residents of surrounding
villages who refused to move. A trip to the acres of fields
filled with contaminated vehicles, helicopters, etc. used in
the cleanup is optional. Comfortingly, you’ll be accompanied
on your return trip to Kyiv by the same friendly driver, bring-
ing your 10-hour journey to environmental hell and back
to a close. Then you can enjoy a nuclear-free dinner: you’ll
participate in the cooking and checking of the ingredients
for radiation with a dosimeter. And in case you’re wonder-
ing, yes, your body will receive above-average doses of
radiation throughout the day, but the effects are said to
be harmless... If you are not convinced, you can satisfy
your curiosity in radiation free environment: The National
Museum of Chernobyl.
Museum of Chernobyl (Muzey Chornobylyu)
D-1, Khorevyi lane 1, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 417 54 27. This museum does an excellent
job of actually making you feel like you are at the site of
the infamous nuclear accident. Road signs from towns
and villages near Chernobyl greet you as you ascend the
stairs, and as you descend the signs are crossed out to
signify your departure. It’s usually rather empty, but then
again so is the contamination zone. A few exhibits could be
a bit scary for kids, such as life-sized costumes with gas
masks and pictures of deformed animals. Audio guides
are available in four languages (English, German, Ukrainian
and Russian).QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sun. Admission: 10Hr, children 3Hr.
Chernobyl Tours
Prime Excursion Bureau D-1, Schekavyts’ka 30/39,
suite 4, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 227 77
78/207 12 55/0 99 550 00 00, info@primetour.ua,
www.primetour.ua. Individual tours to Chernobyl QOpen
09:00 - 18:00. Sat, Sun 10:00 - 18:00
New Logic A-4, B. Khmel’nyts’koho 17/52 (Leon-
ardo Business Centre), office 523, MTeatral’na,
tel./fax (+380) 44 206 22 00/206 33 22, info@
newlogic.ua, www.newlogic.ua. Q Open 09:00 -
21:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 21:00.
Mysterious Kyiv tel. (+380) 44 491 11 76, tour@
interesniy.kiev.ua.
Tours2Chernobyl tel. (+380) 93 239 77 69, www.
tour2chernobyl.com. Indiviadual and group tours to
Chernobyl.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
St. Sophia Cathedral
St. Sophia‘s Cathedral (Sofiivs‘kyi Sobor) B-3,
Volodymyrs‘ka 24, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44
279 22 56. Kyiv‘s oldest standing church, St. Sophia‘s was
built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who incidentally
was laid to rest inside. He commissioned the project to
commemorate the site of a victory of Kyivan Rus over the
Pechenegs (Asian nomadic tribes) and to glorify Christianity.
It was named after the famous St. Sophia‘s Cathedral in
Constantinople. This majestic 13-cupola sanctuary adjoined
Yaroslav‘s Palace and became a holy place of worship for
Kyivites as well as a political and cultural centre. With an
interior of rich frescoes and mosaics, many of which are
still intact almost a millennium later, the cathedral made
a huge impression on the ordinary worshippers of Kyiv.
Meetings with foreign diplomats and treaty negotiations
were held here, and the church housed the first library
and school in Kyivan Rus. The azure and white bell tower
is 76m high and was finished in 1752. The cathedral‘s
upper Ukrainian Baroque section and gilded cupola were
added in 1852. Today the entire complex is protected by
Ukraine, and also receives support from UNESCO. The
18th century refectory works as a museum and contains
archaeological artefacts and architectural displays, such as
models depicting Kyiv as it looked before being razed by
Mongol invaders in 1240. It costs a meagre 2Hr to enter the
grounds. To enter the cathedral itself, purchase tickets from
the kiosk around the corner from the bell tower entrance.
As you exit don‘t forget to pose for the postcard-perfect
picture with Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelny ts‘kyi on
his horse against the backdrop of St. Michael‘s Golden-
Domed Cathedral. Guided tours in English are available.
QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 16:00. Admission 20Hr
for all exhibits. Entrance to the Bell Tower costs 5Hr.
St. Volodymyr‘s Cathedral (Volodymyrs‘kyi
Sobor) A-4, T.Shevchenka bul‘v. 20, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 235 53 85. The Cathedral was built from
1862-1882 in a so called Russian pseudo-Byzantine style.
The frescos inside were made by famous Russian, Ukrain-
ian and Polish artists, such as Vasnetsov, Nesterov, Vrubel,
Pymonenko and Svedomsky. The church belongs to the
Ukrainian Orthodox denomination. QOpen 06:00 - 19:30.
Services are held daily at 08:00 and 17:00. Sat, Sun at
7:00, 10:00 and 17:00.
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Synagogue A-5, Shota Rustaveli 13, MPalats Sportu,
tel. (+380) 44 235 00 69. The Central Synagogue was built
in 1898 by eminent Kyiv philanthropist Lazar Brodsky. This
striking architectural monument served as a Jewish religious
centre for nearly thirty years until it was seized by the Soviet
Union in 1926. For a short time it hosted a handicraft club,
after which it was turned into a doll theatre. During the Nazi
occupation, Germans used the synagogue as a stable for
Wermacht horses. The building was returned to the Jewish
community after the fall of the Soviet Union. Despite the
serious damage that resulted from 70 years of neglect, the
hall was immediately opened to parishioners. Today a number
of Jewish educational, religious and cultural programmes are
held here. The Museum of Jewish Heritage is also housed
within, and displays ancient books, candelabras, Menorahs
and bas-reliefs.
Kyiv Central Cynagogue
The National Bank of Ukraine (Natsional‘nyi Bank
Ukrainy) C-5, Instytuts‘ka 9, MKhreschatyk. The build-
ing of the Ukrainian National Bank is over 100 years old. It was
built in early Renaissance style and has survived revolution
and two world wars. The griffons; emblems of Kyiv, Podillia,
and Volyn regions; symbols of trade, transportation, industry,
and agriculture on the outside of the building have remained
intact and have not been changed since construction. While
renovation and restoration has preserved much of he build-
ing‘s features, however, some have alas been lost. During
the last period of renovation the aroma of roses - which
emanated from the garden in the interior courtyard and was
delivered to the rest of the building via a special ventilation
system - was lost.
The National Bank of Ukraine
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Soviet sights
Since Ukraine’s independence many of the once omnipres-
ent Soviet era symbols have vanished. Ironically, Kyiv is now
a mosaic of billboards, LCDs, banners and other capitalist
marketing propaganda; but turn a corner, pass under an
arch or over a bridge and you catch a flash of the hammer
and sickle and you’re immediately transported back to the
good old days of the Cold War. Love it or loath it, communism
was the defining socio-political force of the 20th Century
and its indelible mark survives in the Ukrainian mentality, in
Kyiv’s architecture, monuments and in its soul.
Lenin monument A-5. More than eighty years after
his death, 93 since The Russian Revolution and 19 since
the collapse of The Soviet Union and the declaration of
Ukrainian independence, the city’s only remaining statue
of Lenin still stands at Bessarabs’ka ploscha. Believe it
or not, it was named the world’s best monument at a
1939 international art exhibition in New York.
Metro After 11 years of construction, Kyiv’s first metro
line opened in 1960. In typical Soviet fashion, the metro
was designed to be a showcase of craftsmanship, style
and technological innovation for the capital of one of the
largest member states of the USSR. The original metro
stations in the city centre were built in the underground
palace style similar to those of the Moscow metro. Most of
the Soviet style metro stations are located on the red line.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs C-3. Next to St.
Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral (destroyed by Soviet
authorities in the mid-1930s and rebuilt in 2000) stands
an example of grandiose Soviet era architecture, the col-
umned Foreign Ministry building. Just beneath where the
Ukrainian flag now waves, there was a large hammer and
sickle carved into the building’s façade. This was origi-
nally Soviet Ukraine’s Communist Party headquarters.
Rodina Mat’(the Motherland) J-4. An enormous
stainless steel statue of a fierce female warrior (68 m
high, standing on a 40 m pedestal and holding a 12-ton
sword in her right hand and a shield in the left) dominates
the heights above the Dnipro River. Giant, threatening and
inescapable, the statue is known locally as ’Brezhnev’s
Mother’, as L. Brezhnev opened the monument in 1981.
The Friendship of Nations Arch D-4. This steel
rainbow was erected in 1983 to commemorate the
unification of Ukraine and Russia in 1653. The monu-
ment is supposed to symbolize friendship and mutual
respect between the two nations. Crowds swarm the
monument’s platform to enjoy spectacular views of the
Dnipro River and the vast steppes beyond.
Ukraine House (former Museum of Lenin) C-4.
In April 1982 the imposing building on European Square
was completed. It was designed specifically to house a
museum dedicated to Lenin. In 1992 the museum was
renamed ’Ukraine House’. All the old exhibits of the
former Museum of Lenin are stored in one of the build-
ings in the Expocentre. Now the venue hosts temporary
fairs and exhibitions including commercial trade fairs.
The building features some of the most unique Soviet
stained glass in the whole of the former Soviet Union,
and is one of the best examples in Kyiv of the futurist
style of Soviet architecture.
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Lavra
Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra J-3/4, Ivana Mazepy 21,
MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 280 30 71, www.kplavra.
kiev.ua. The monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of
Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over
Europe continues to attract droves of visitors today. Its
territory of 28ha contains not only churches, towers and
an underground cave system but also some of Kyiv’s most
interesting museums.
First about the name - the Ukrainian ’pechera’ means ’cave’,
while ’Lavra’ is an Orthodox term given to its largest monastery.
Founded in 1051 by monks Antony and Feodosiy, the Lavra
was called to spread the newly-adopted Christian religion
throughout Kyivan Rus. Monks worshipped, lived and were
buried in caves, where a cool and humid atmosphere enabled
their bodies to mummify naturally. This apparent miracle
further enhanced the monastery’s reputation. The monks’
bodies have been almost perfectly preserved to this day, a
fact you can see yourself by descending into the caves with a
candle to lead the way. Of particular interest are those monks
so humble that they only allowed their feet to be exposed.
Women are required to wear scarves, which are provided if
you don’t have your own. English tours can be arranged at
the ticket kiosk or with nice old ladies inside the entrance.
The Lavra became a leading religious and cultural focal
point of Eastern Europe in the 12th century. Studios for
icon painting and the creation of mosaics served many
Kyiv churches, and a scriptorium oversaw translating of
foreign literature into Slavic. The influential Slavic history
“The Chronicle of Bygone Years” was written here by the
historian Nestor. Other notable features include the burial
site of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow, inside the
Church of the Saviour of Berestovo; and the 18th-century
bell tower, the highest in all of Ukraine at 96m.
Following years of Communist rule, the government has recently
returned many buildings to the Orthodox Church. The monastery
is once again operational in the form of Kyiv Theological Semi-
nary and Academy. There are also many museums on the terri-
tory, the best of which are listed below.QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
Admission for foreigner: adults 16Hr, children 8Hr.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Lavra Museums & Exhibitions
Museum of Historical Valuables J-3, Ivana Mazepy
21 (Lavra), MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 280 13 96.
The Louvre, the Hermitage, or the Prado would be happy
to have such a collection of Scythian gold. The gem of the
collection is the Scythian queen’s neck adornment from
the 4th century B.C. The 1.4-kilogram pectoral was made
of pure gold by a master craftman of the time. Despite its
very old age the well-preserved detailing is amazing. The
second most important valuable is the silver bowl unearthed
from the Gaiman Barrow and kept in a specially designed
chamber filled with inert gas. This is far from all one can see
in the nine halls of this museum. The treasures of Kyivan
Rus, West-European and Jewish ceremonial silverware,
and works by the best Ukrainian jewellers of the past and
present can all be found here. Q Open 10:00 - 17:45.
Closed Mon. Admission 12Hr, students and children 6Hr.
State Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema Arts
of Ukraine J-3, Ivana Mazepy 21 (Lavra), MArsenal’na,
tel. (+380) 44 280 18 34. The museum was created in 1923.
Here we can see the so-called ’vertep’ (the Ukrainian puppet
theatre of the 18th century), playbills and pictures of the plays
of different Ukrainian theatre troupes and the personal effects
of famous artists and musicians. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00.
Closed Tue. Admission 6Hr, children and students 4Hr.
State Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art J-3,
Ivana Mazepy 21 (Lavra), MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44
280 36 93. The original art of the Ukrainian people is widely
represented here: icons, decorated eggs, embroidery, cloth-
ing, pottery, glass, faience, etc. There are special displays
devoted to the work of the famous artists Kateryna Bilokur
and Mariya Pryimachenko. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed
Tue. Admission 5Hr, children and students 3Hr.
Ukrainian State Museum of Books and Printing
J-3 Ivana Mazepy 21 (Lavra), MArsenal’na, tel. (+380)
44 280 22 10. The museum is located in the space for-
merly occupied by the Lavra typography, which was built
in the 18th century. The collection includes manuscript
volumes from the times of Kyivan Rus, the first Ukrainian
printed editions of the Lviv ’Apostle’ (1574) by Ivan Fedorov
(Ukraine’s first printer), the ’Ostroh Bible’ as well as fine
examples of old Ukrainian book illustrations and many
other rare exhibits. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Tue.
Admission 5Hr, children and students 2Hr.
Exibition of Microminiatures by M.Syadrystyi J-3,
Sicnevoho Povstannia 21(Lavra), MArsenal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 280 81 37, www.microart.kiev.ua. A world of
wonder is presented for the visitors of this inimitable exhibition.
The exhibits displayed here are so tiny that they can be seen
only under the microscope. Every work of art is exceptionally
unique and have been made by the craftsman M.Syadrystyi,
Honorary Master of Ukrainian Folk Art. His creative art inspired
the creation of a new world - “microminiature”. QOpen 9:30 -
13:30, 14:30 - 19:00. Closed Tue. Admission 10Hr, children 3Hr.
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Museums
Art Arsenal (Mystetskyi Arsenal) J-3, Ivana Mazepy
28, tel. (+380) 44 254 50 86. The biggest modern art
project in Ukraine. The total area of the future cultural centre
will be over 70 thousand square meters. One art gallery is
already open, and the whole Kyiv “Arsenal” factory is under
reconstruction. It will be turned into the biggest museum
complex in Ukraine. Ex-president Yuschenko’s goal is to turn
this new cultural centre into the heart of the spiritual and
historical life of Ukraine. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.
Bulgakov Museum (Muzey Bulgakova) C-2,
Andriivs'kyi uzviz 13, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380)
44 425 31 88. The celebrated Russian writer Mikhail Bul-
gakov lived in this house from 1906-1916 and again from
1918-1919. It was here that he wrote the novel The White
Guard and the play Days of Turbins. The old Bulgakov family
home is now home to the Bulgakov Museum, which displays
the author's personal things and family photos. QOpen
10:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed. Admission 20Hr.
Ivan Honchar's Museum, Ukrainian Centre of Folk
Art (Muzey Ivana Honchara) J-4, Ivana Mazepy 29,
MArsenal'na, tel. (+380) 44 573 92 68/288 92 53, www.
honchar.org.ua. The Museum was founded in September 1993
and is based on Ivan Honchar’s (1911-1993) private collection.
During the Soviet period he was accused of nationalism. All
those who manifested interest in his collection were registered
with the KGB. The collection represents the “Ukrainahood” of
the 17-20th centuries and has 15 000 pieces. The center piece
of Honchar’s collection are the folk pictures, the inventive hero
“Mamai Cossack” is especially popular. Also impressive is the
elaborate collection of clothes from the 18-19th centuries (2500
samples) as well as pottery art exhibits (630 plates, dishes,
crockery and zoomorphic ceramic toys). QOpen 10:00 - 17:45.
Closed Mon. Admission 5Hr, 3Hr for children.
Kyiv Fortress Museum A-6, Hospital'na 24A, MPalats
Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 235 01 46. This part of the city’s
fortifications was built in 1844. Arguably, this structure’s history
has more do with defenseless people rather than defending
people. It was here that supporters of the Tsar carried out ex-
ecutions of political prisoners, including the leaders of a Polish
rebellion, in the 1860s. At the beginning of the 20th century,
participants in a revolt of the Kyiv Pioneer Regiment met the
same fate. Also during this time, ammunition and weapons were
stored in this semi-underground fortress with solid brick and
stone walls.QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Fri. Admission 3Hr.
Museum of Modern Ukrainian Fine Arts Collection
(Muzey suchasnoho ukrains’koho mystetstva) D-2,
Brats’ka 14, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 463
76 69. A large private collection of masterpieces of modern
Ukrainian art - exactly what the state museums are lacking.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
Museum of Russian Art (Musey rosiys’koho
mystetstva) A-4, Tereschenkivs’ka 9, MTeatral’na, tel.
(+380) 44 234 62 18. Outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg,
one of the largest collections of Russian art is housed here. The
building belonged to the upper-class Tereschenko family and
was built in the 1880s. Private artworks confiscated and na-
tionalised by the Soviets along with the Tereschenkos’ holdings
formed the bulk of the museum’s exhibits when it was opened in
1922. The most prized displays are a collection of exceptional
Russian icons dating back to the late 13th century. The museum
features artwork from many famous Russian painters such as
I. Repin, M. Vrubel and N. Rerikh, as well as sculptures, handi-
craft and graphics. Kids should be kept on a tight rein as the
staff can be rude if little people get too close to exhibits.
QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed, Thu. Admission 6Hr.
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Pyrohovo
Folk Architecture and Life Museum Pyrohovo,
marshrutkas #3 and 156 from MLybids‘ka, tel. (+380)
44 526 55 42. There is a place in Kyiv where you can say
“Let‘s go to the 16th century Carpathians” and then find
yourself there in a matter of minutes. No…we‘re not offer-
ing you a ride in Doc Brown‘s Delorean time machine. It‘s
Pyrohovo – a picturesque open-air museum of old Ukrainian
lifestyle and folk culture.
The museum is divided into areas representing different re-
gions of Ukraine. The clay huts roofed with thatch or wooden
shingles and the archaic barns and wells recreate an authentic
village atmosphere. Everything is meant to bring you back to
the Ukraine of 16th to 19th centuries. At Pyrohovo you will
find wooden churches, windmills, and even a school building
typical of rural areas from recent centuries. Different kinds of
structures (water-mills, forges, cattle-sheds “shopa”, grana-
ries “komora”, threshing floors, “stodola” for storing cereals,
apiaries, hen houses, cellars and wells) will tell you the story
of how folks lived in Ukraine centuries ago. If everything at
the museum seems very authentic, that‘s because it really
is. Most of the buildings are in fact original and were moved
here piece by piece from villages all over Ukraine.
From the main entrance, the road leads you across a large
wheat field to the Middle Prydniprovia sector with the Church
of the Great Martyn, Saint Paraskeva Friday (Cherkassy region,
1742), the small Church of the Archangel Michael (1601),
and a unique collection of windmills “vitriaky”. Next, on the
hillside, you will come to the Podillia sector with the Church
of Saint Nicholas and a bell tower from the beginning of the
19th century, brought here from the Husiatyn area. At the
centre of the museum‘s territory the Poltavschyna and Slo-
bozhanschyna complex is arranged. A little farther on, visitors
can see the Polissye sector dominated by the unique hip-roof
Voskresens‘ka Church (Rivnenschyna, 17th-18th century).
The exposition of village huts (khatas) here is unique for their
age (1587 to 1687). In the northern part of the museum, the
Carpathian sector features scattered small farms, with the bell
tower of the ancient Pokrovs‘ka Church rising above.
But wait till you get inside these huts! There you will find
stunning exhibitions of traditional Ukrainian clothing, ce-
ramics, household and farming equipment, and of course
the stove. This was the centrepiece of any khata, and
was used for cooking, drying, heating and even sleeping.
Pyrohovo is also a great park - a pleasant retreat with
plenty of space for playing games with kids or for a leisurely
afternoon in the shade of trees. If you want to get around
faster, you may rent a bike or even hire a horseback ride.
And if you care for your spiritual well-being, visit the church
service on Sunday. Held in one of the museum‘s beautiful
ancient wooden churches, it is a real adventure for your soul.
Traditional fairs are organised at Pyrohovo in May and
September, to mark the beginning and the end of the sea-
son. But don‘t worry if you miss them. There are plenty of
festivals and celebrations going on at Pyrohovo the whole
season. Main national and religious holidays are celebrated
here according to folk traditions. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00.
Admission 15Hr. English-speaking guides available.
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National Art Museum (Natsional’nyi khudozhniy
muzey) C-5, M.Hrushevs’koho 6, MMaidan Nezalezhosti,
tel. (+380) 44 278 13 57. Built in the late 19th century in the
style of a Greek temple with a six-column portico designed by Kyiv
architects Horodets’kyi and Boytsov, valuable collections largely
unknown to Western visitors are contained in the museum’s 21
galleries. Pieces include Ukrainian icons, paintings, and sculptures
from the 14th century through the early 20th century. Works
of revered artist and poet Taras Shevchenko, M.Pymonenko,
K.Kostandi and H.Narbut are some of the highlights of the
museum. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Fri 12:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 -
18:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 10Hr, students 5Hr.
National Art Museum
National History Museum (Natsional’nyi istorych-
nyi muzey) C-2, Volodymyrs’ka 2, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 278 48 64. Located on a bluff above Andriivs’kyi
uzviz, this museum carries forth on a wide range of topics
concerning Ukraine’s history from prehistoric times up to the
present day. There are extensive collections of old books, coins
and bills, works of art and archaeological and ethnographical
findings. Behind the museum is a path that leads to a wonderful
view from Old Kyiv’s highest point overlooking the lower town
of Podil. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed. Admission 12Hr.
The Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Art Museum
(Muzey mystetstv imeni Bohdana ta Varvary
Khanenkiv) A-4, Tereshchenkivs’ka 15-17, ML’va Tol-
stoho, tel./fax (+380) 44 235 02 06, www.khanenkomu-
seum.kiev.ua. The house was owned by a famous collector
of art and benefactor Bohdan Khanenko (1849-1917), and his
wife Varvara (1852-1922). In 1919, on the base of their private
collection, a museum was opened in this house. For a long
period of time it was known as Kyiv State Museum of Western
and Eastern Art. Now its initial name has been given back. The
embellishments of the collection are works of outstanding
Renaissance masters. Rich diversity of genres distinguishes
the museum’s holdings of North European countries. The
exposition of Spanish art includes two true gems from the XVII
century - “Portrait of Infant Margarita” by Diego Velasquez and
“Still Life with Chocolate Milk” by Juan de Zurbaran. QOpen
10:30 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 7.50Hr, English tours
150Hr by appointment (group of 10-25 people).
The Museum of Hetmanship (Muzey het’manstva)
D-2, Spas’ka 16A, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380)
44 425 16 13. More than 2000 exhibits are on permanent
display in four halls. The museum also hosts special, limited-
time exhibitions. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Fri.
The One Street Museum (Muzey odniyeyi vulytsi)
C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 2B, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 425 03 98. This fascinating little museum near
the bottom of Andriivs’kyi uzviz tells the rich history of this
important street through the years. Special attention is paid
to recreating the atmosphere of this thoroughfare during the
turn of the 20th century. Q Open 12:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
Admission 15Hr, children 10Hr.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
The Pharmacy Museum (Apteka-muzey) D-2,
Prytys’ko-Mykils’ka 7, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 425 24 37. You may be wondering just how much
enjoyment can be had out of a museum whose sole subject
is the history of pharmaceuticals, but when you think of the
vital role drugs play in the lives of the capitals legions of cold
sufferers it becomes clear that this cosy little museum is a
must of social history. The building is in great condition and
dates back to 1728. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Admission 7Hr, 5Hr for children.
The Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine (Muzey
dukhovnykh skarbiv Ukrainy) C-3, Desiatynna 12,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 278 83 08. This museum
is the first private art museum in Ukraine. In the bright spa-
cious halls more than 300 inspiring works of Ukrainian icon-
painters of 15th-19th centuries are presented. All of Ukraine’s
regions are represented in more than 100 iconographical
images and themes. Fifty of the world-renowned Ukrainian
painter Maria Prymachenko’s best works are also on display.
QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon, Wed, Fri. Admission
15Hr, for children and students 5Hr.
The National Museum “Memorial in Commemora-
tion of Famines’ Victims in Ukraine” C-6, I.Mazepy
15A, MArsenal’na, tel. (+380) 44 254 45 12, www.
memorialgolodomors.org. During the whole existence of
the soviet union regime Ukrainian people endured horrible
tragedies – famines of 1921-1922, 1932-1933, 1946-1947,
which took millions of Ukrainians’ lives. The worst humanitar-
ian catastrophe of XX century for Ukraine was an artificially
engineered by Stalin’s regime Famine of 1932-1933, when/
during which 3 million 941 thousand people died. Museum is
dedicated to the victims of the awful tragedies that happened
in the history of Ukrainian nation. Excursions are held every hour
from 10:00. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
Water Information Centre (Vodno-informatsiynyi
tsentr) D-4, M.Hrushevs'koho 1C, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 53 33. Anyone strolling through
Khreschatyi Park (above European Square and the Philharmonic)
will notice the two towers rising above the tree line. They host a
museum of water, which contains information on water resources:
natural water circulation, potable water purification, new tech-
nologies and water’s chemical components. Entering the centre
you descend in an elevator to a depth of 20 meters and are
confronted by fascinating exhibits. Admission adults 15Hr, children
and students 10Hr. QOpen 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Tue.
Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims
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50 Leasure
Billiards & Bowling
Chameleon G-2, Peremohy prosp. 3, “Ukraine” Shop-
ping Mall, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 496 17 17,
www.club300.com.ua. Chameleon is the only bowling club
in downtown Kyiv. It is located on the third floor of Ukraina
Mall. There are ten bowling lanes, a bar, and a restaurant in
the club. QOpen 11:00 - 06:00. 99-198Hr per hour.
Jumbo O-4, Moskovs’kyi prosp. 20B, MPetrivka,
tel. (+380) 44 390 53 77, www.jumbo.kiev.ua.
This bowling club is located on the fourth floor of the
Plazma Shopping Centre, and is the biggest in Kyiv; thirty
Brunswick bowling lanes compensate the distance from
downtown. There is individual lane polishing for profes-
sionals and ten bowling lanes with bumpers for beginners.
Qualified instructors are also available. The fine for hitting
the screen hanging over the lane with the ball is 6000Hr.
Bowl carefully. QOpen 24hrs. 84-216Hr per hour.
Machaon L-2, Luhova 12, Karavan Shopping Mall,
MObolon’, tel. (+380) 44 206 43 33, www.club300.
com.ua. Like other bowling clubs, Machaon is situated in
a shopping mall and is a popular relaxation venue after
lots of shopping. The club has ten bowling lanes. Q
78-198Hr per hour.
Maximum Dekabrystiv 12/37, MKharkivs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 562 62 62. Your bowling options at Maxi-
mum include the cosmic variety, for which you’ll pay fairly
astronomic prices of up to 198Hr/h - at more sensible
times the hourly price is as low as 78Hr. But this Left Bank
complex offers much more: a restaurant, six bars, billiards,
disco, casino and striptease dancing. Plus fun kid’s activi-
ties every Sunday at 12:00. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00, Sun
11:00 - 06:00. POTALEGB
Mayak N-5, Moskovs’kyi prosp. 17/1, MPetrivka,
tel. (+380) 44 464 69 01. The Mayak Billiard Club is
one of the most prestigious in Ukraine. The interiors
are designed to be in perfect harmony with the green
baize of the tables, and every kind of billiards is on offer,
from American pool to English snooker and the Russian
pyramid. Admission 60-70Hr. QOpen 24hrs.
Mirage A-1, Artema 37/41, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 461 90 87. Is this really the same game
that beer-guzzling rednecks play in the heartland of
America? The comparison stops fairly abruptly with the
equipment, which is the same, thankfully. Not only can
you enjoy the six sublime lanes, you can also gamble,
shoot pool, dance, drink, dine and even sing karaoke.
QOpen 24hrs. POAL
Strike Peremohy prosp. 84, MNyvky, tel. (+380)
44 501 01 10, www.strike.kiev.ua. For the pleasure
of knocking down pretty white pins with a heavy ball at
Strike, the prices start at a reasonable 66Hr/h before
17:00 and then climb to a whopping hourly rate of 216Hr
after 22:00. We know it‘s only bowling, but you‘ll need
to dress up a little if you’re hoping to fit in with the “New
Ukrainian” crowd. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Mon 17:00 -
02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00. PTAILGBK
Ultramarin G-3, Uritskoho 1A, MVokzal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 206 03 51/(+380) 44 206 03 53, www.
ultramarine.com.ua. The Ultramarine club was one
of the first bowling clubs in Ukraine. It has the fastest
pin spotter in the city, 18 bowling lanes, three tables
for Russian billiards, and two for American billiards.
QOpen 10:00 - 06:00.
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Fitness clubs
5th Element Club Elektrykiv 29A, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 351 77 33, www.5el.com.ua/
eng/. Q Open Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-23:00.
Aquarium Fitness Centre O-1, Heroiv Stalinhrada
45, MMins’ka, tel. (+380) 44 239 22 22. Q Open
07:00 - 23:00.
Atlant A-5, Pushkins’ka 42/4, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 279 85 73.
Club Olympus C-3, Tarasova 5A (Hyatt Regency Kyiv
Hotel), MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12
40, www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com. QOpen 06:00 - 23:30.
Favourite V.I.P. Club C-5, Muzeinyi prov. 6, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 33 38. Q Open
07:00 - 23:00.
Kodokan C-4, M.Hrushevs’koho 3, MMaidan Nezalezh-
nosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 01 01. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00,
Mon, Sat 09:00 - 21:00.
Horse riding
Butenko Stable Komsomol’s’ka 12, Protsiv Village,
Borispil District, tel. (+380) 44 593 80 33, horseowner@
mail.ru, www.butenko-stable.com.ua. Elite horse club, res-
taurant, grill-bar, park-hotel. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. AUL
Saunas
Avalon F-2, Starokyivs’ka 8/12, MPalats Ukraina,
tel. (+380) 67 922 27 22. Q Open 24hrs. Admission
250-350Hr per hour.
Aroma Sauna B-2, Artema 21, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 272 09 93. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. Admission
110-180Hr per hour.
Gayshin I-4, Novopechers’kyi prov. 5A, MPalats
Ukraina, tel. (+380) 44 522 90 13. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.
Admission 100-250Hr per hour.
Swimming pools
Aquapark Terminal Brovary, Kyivs’ka 316, tel.
(+380) 44 200 14 50/200 29 80/200 29 81, www.
aquapark-terminal.com.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri,
Sat 10:00 - 23:00.
Olymp H-4, Dymytrova 10, MRespublikansky Stadion,
tel. (+380) 44 287 61 49. You’ll pay 60Hr for a 45-minutes
swim at Olimp. Regular vistors can go 10 times for 540Hr and
save 60 hryvnas. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00,
Sun 09:00 - 16:00.
Yunist J-5, Bastionna 7, MDruzhby Narodiv, tel. (+380)
44 285 21 22. The minimum price here is 35Hr, which
grants you four visits at an hour-and-a-half each. QOpen
06:00 - 15:00, 19:00 - 21:00. Admission 65-75Hr for a
45-minutes swim.
Tennis courts
Merydian Heroiv Sevastopolia 11B, MBeresteis’ka,
tel. (+380) 44 408 64 44, www.meridian-sport.com.ua.
Podil Tennis Courts N-6, Mezhyhirs’ka 56/63A,
MTarasa Shevchenko, tel. (+380) 44 451 58 58. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00.
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Ice skating
Atek Chystiakivs’ka 20, MSviatoshyn, tel. (+380) 44
502 18 18. QOpen 19:15 - 20:00, Sat 12:30 - 20:00. Mon
closed. Admission 25-40Hr/hour.
Bil’shovyk E-2, Het’mana 6 (Bil’shovyk shopping mall),
MShuliavs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 200 07 50. QOpen 08:00-
03:00. Admission 25-55Hr for adults, 15-35Hr for children.
Ice Arena Kyivs’ka 136, Brovary (Termanal Shopping
Mall), MLisova, tel. (+380) 44 200 13 06. QOpen 09:30
- 24:00. Admission 30-50Hr for adults, 20-30Hr for children.
Ice Dream N-2, Obolons’kyi prosp. (between Obolon’
and Minska Metro stations), MMins’ka, tel. (+380) 44
428 36 11. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. Admission 30-50Hr for
adults, 20-35Hr for children.
Karavan L-2, Luhova 9 (Karavan Shopping mall),
MMins’ka, tel. (+380) 44 461 82 06. QOpen 08:15 -
23:15. Admission and 45 minutes of skating costs 30-50Hr
for adults, 10-25Hr for children.
Ledovyi Stadion (Ice Stadium) Glushkova 9,
MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44 526 37 08. Open-air skating
rink open only when weather allows. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00.,
Admission 30Hr.
Nauka Sport Complex Vernads’koho bulv. 32, MSvia-
toshyn, tel. (+380) 44 229 88 02. QOpen 18:00 - 22:45.
Sat, Sun 11:00 - 22:45. Admission 35-40Hr for adults, 25Hr
for children.
Skiing
Protasiv Yar G-4, Protasiv Yar 39, MPalats Ukraina,
tel. (+380) 44 528 37 57, www.gora.com.ua. Full ski-
ing equipment rentals start at 70Hr for two hours (85Hr on
weekend). Each next hour - 25Hr. The prices for instruction
is 150Hr per hour. Snowboard rentals start at 90Hr. One lift-
ride cost 3-8Hr. Entrance costs 10 Hr. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00,
Mon 14:00 - 22:00. Night skiing on Saturday 22:30 - 04:00.
Vyshgora Vatutina 102, Vyshgorod, MMinska, tel.
(+380) 67 468 06 15, www.vishgora.com.ua. Full skiing
equipment rentals start at 130Hr for a day (190Hr on week-
end). One lift-ride cost 5Hr (10Hr on weekends). Ski-passes
available for 6, 12 hours and for a day. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00.
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Bukovel
Located in the Ivano-Frankivs’k region, 30km west of
Yaremche Bukovel is Ukraine’s largest ski resort. With
high-speed chair lifts, meticulously groomed slopes,
snow-making machines and ubiquitous security person-
nel, it is also Ukraine’s first European-class resort. Indeed,
it’s rather unusual to see this degree of organisation in
Ukraine. Bukovel has been carefully planned to make
skiing enjoyable and convenient - queues longer than
five minutes are rare.
This mountain is booming! Over the next few seasons
Bukovel plans to have 278km of trails and 35 lifts, which
would make it one of the 20 largest ski resorts in the
world. At the start of this season, 14 lifts and 50km of
runs were available. Check out their website for more
information including current snow conditions.
Getting there
From Kyiv and Lviv, the plane will get you to Ivano-
Frankivs’k, and trains can take you as far as Yarem-
cha. From Ivano-Frankivs’k you can go by taxi, bus or
marshrutka (minivan). The distance from Ivano-Frankivs’k
to Bukovel is 110km.
If you drive (not recommended), it’s best to travel via
Ivano-Frankivs’k. Then proceed through the towns of
Nadvirna and Yaremche, then through the villages of
Mykulychyn, Tatariv and Polyanytsya. Follow the signs
to Bukovel. Free parking is available.
Ski slopes
Bukovel’s base elevation is nearly 900m above sea
level, and the highest ski lift rises to 1372m, making it
the second highest ski resort in Ukraine. All categories
of slope difficulty are available. There is a very long
gradual slope that is perfect for beginners, a couple of
short tows for children and “super-beginners”, all levels
of intermediate runs and several black diamond runs for
experts and the idiotic brave. Night skiing is available
from 17:00 - 20:00; however, only one upper intermediate
slope is currently equipped with lights. For more informa-
tion check out the trail map at http://bukovel.com/map.
Blue indicates beginner slopes, red are intermediate and
black are advanced.
For futher information, current weather, ski rental prices,
lift passes check www.bukovel.com/en.
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52 Mail & Phones
Postal delivery in Ukraine is generally reliable, but every
so often a letter or package will go missing and never
arrive at its intended destination, which is quite annoying.
Connections involving fixed line telephones are often bad,
sometimes incorporating another conversation into yours
or going dead in mid-conversation. Mobile phones are
already very popular, and the internet is getting there.
Post
Central Post Office C-4, Khreschatyk 22, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 230 08 38, www.ukr-
poshta.com. Kyiv’s main post office can’t be missed. The
Poshtamt (поштамт) is on a corner of Maidan Nezalezhnosti
opposite the tall monument. A myriad of windows as well as
colourful pictures of city landmarks await in the main hall
straight ahead. The less intimidating hall to the right offers a
wide selection of postcards and hosts a 24-hour Internet café
upstairs. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00. Sun 09:00 - 19:00.
Express mail
DHL Vasyl’kivs’ka 1, MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44 490 26
00/258 25 00/258 17 66, www.dhl.com.ua. Express-
centres: Business-centre “Kyiv-Donbass” Pushkins’ka 42/4,
1st floor M L’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 490 26 00; Travel
Company “SAM” Ivana Franka 40 B, M Universytet tel. (+380)
44 238 69 85/238 69 51; QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00
- 16:00. Closed Sun.
Federal Express Kikvidze 44, MDruzhby Narodiv, tel.
(+380) 44 495 20 20, fax (+380) 44 495 20 39, www.
fedex.com. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
TNT Moskovs’kyi prosp. 28A, MPetrivka, tel. (+380)
44 207 07 70, fax (+380) 44 207 07 80, www.tnt.com.
QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. A
UPS H-4, Mechnykova 20, MKlovs’ka, tel. (+380) 44
280 00 00, fax (+380) 44 280 10 19, www.ups.com.
QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Internet cafés
Central Post Office C-4, Khreschatyk 22, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 230 08 51. QOpen 24hrs.
Vault 13 Computer Club G-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka
19, ML’va Tolstoho. Internet 09:00 - 23:00 3Hr/h, 23:00
- 09:00 2Hr/h, Fri, Sat 3 Hr/h. Consultation 12Hr/h. Printing,
scanning. 60 PCs, intranet. QOpen 24hrs.
Mobile phones
There are 2 types of mobile phone numbers in Kyiv: direct
numbers (which do not differ from the Kyiv fixed line numbers,
and may be dialed as such), and mobile numbers (these
should be preceded by 0 and the operator’s code). SMS may
not be sent to direct numbers. Mobile phone calls in Ukraine
are relatively cheap and very reliable. You do not need to sign
a contract or show your documents to use the local provider’s
service. SIM cards are available in special service centres,
mobile phone stores and even on the streets. You can also
buy cards to refill your account at these same places.
KyivStar GSM I-4, Ivana Mazepy 24, MArsenal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 466 04 66/466 24 66, www.kyivstar.net/en/.
Life E-6, Solom’yans’ka 11A, MVokzal’na, tel. (+380)
800 20 54 33, fax (+380) 44 463 70 56, http://life.
com.ua.
MTS I-5, Leiptsyz’ka 15, MPechers’ka, tel. (+380) 44
240 00 00, www.mts.com.ua/eng.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Using a telephone
Fixed line telephone
To call a number inside Kyiv just dial the number. To make a long-
distance telephone call, dial 0, wait for the dial tone and then dial
the city code and number. To call Kyiv from another town, dial 0,
wait for the tone, dial Kyiv’s city code (44) and then the number.
To make an international call, dial 0, wait for the tone, and then
dial 0 plus the country code, city code and number itself.
Ukrainian city codes
Cherkasy 47 Kirovohrad 52 Rivne 36
Chernihiv 46 Kyiv 44 Sevastopol 69
Chernivtsi 37 Kyiv Region 45 Simferopol 65
Dnipropetrovsk 56 Luhansk 64 Sumy 54
Donetsk 62 Lutsk 33 Ternopil 35
Ivano-Frankivsk 34 Lviv 32 Uzhhorod 31
Kharkiv 57 Mykolaiv 51 Vinnitsa 43
Kherson 55 Odesa 48 Zaporizhya 61
Khmelnytsky 38 Poltava 53 Zhytoymyr 41
The above Ukrainian city codes should be prefixed with an
“0” if dialing from another Ukrainian town.
International country codes
Australia 61 Germany 49 Poland 48
Austria 43 Greece 30 Romania 40
Belgium 32 Hungary 36 Russia 7
Bulgaria 359 Ireland 353 Spain 34
Canada 1 Israel 972 Sweden 46
Czech Rep. 420 Italy 39 Turkey 90
Denmark 45 Japan 81 Ukraine 380
Finland 358 Moldova 373 UK 44
France 33 Netherlands 31 USA 1
The above International country codes should be prefixed
with “0-0” if dialing from inside Ukraine.
Roaming
To call a fixed telephone in Ukraine use +380 followed by the
city code and phone number. While calling a mobile phone,
use the operator’s code instead of a city code.
Laptop login
Wi-Fi
There are now a number of places in Kyiv which provide Wi-Fi
connections to the Internet both for mobile telephones, PDAs
with web browsers and laptops with Wi-Fi support. Look for the
Wi-Fi symbol in our guide. The service is free at a few hotels
and restaurants, but usually the connection costs around 10Hr
per hour. To access paid Wi-Fi connections, buy a prepaid card
(worth 10, 20, 24, or 50Hr, usually good for one month from
the day of activation). You can buy the cards at the reception
stands in the hotels and at bars and restaurants.
3G & 4G
There are an increasing number of companies in Ukraine offer-
ing 3G & 4G service. You need to have a compatible telephone
or modem to connect to the Internet. SIM-cards can be found
at any one of the service centres of companies mentioned
in Mobile phones section above. The same service centres
can also refill your account and help with setting up a con-
nection to the Internet.
 The Kyiv
telephone code is +380 44
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Airline ticket offices

Aeroflot G-3, Saksahans’koho 112A, MVokzal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 241 99 98, fax (+380) 44 245 48 81, www.
aeroflot.ru. Q Open 09:00 - 17:30, Fri 09:00 - 16:30.
Closed Sat, Sun.
AeroSvit A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 9/2, office 7A, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 490 34 90, www.aerosvit.com.
QOpen 08:00 - 19:30, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 19:00.
Air Baltic A-3, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 52, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 238 26 49/238 26 68, fax (+380) 44
238 62 71, www.airbaltic.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Alitalia - Compagnia Aeree Italiana A-5, Ch- Universal Flights Sales Agency B-3, Zolotovorits’ka
ervonoarmiyska 9/2, of. 30, ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 13, MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 206 75 76, www.
44 492 72 22/390 90 93, www.alitalia.com. QOpen ufsa.com.ua. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.
09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun.
Austrian Airlines A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 9/2, ML’va Airports
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 289 20 32/289 20 33/289
Boryspil State International Airport , tel. (+380) 44
20 34, fax (+380) 44 490 34 94, www.aua.com.ua.
281 72 43/(+380) 44 281 76 90, www.airport-borispol.
QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun. kiev.ua. Boryspil lies 34km east of the city. Buses and mini-
British Airways A-3, B.Khmelnyts’koho 48B, 6th floor, vans departing roughly every 30 minutes from in front of the
MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 585 50 50, fax (+380) Southern Train Station make the trip in an hour or so for a
44 585 50 51, www.ba.com. QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. fare of 30Hr - but the schedule can be erratic. Taxis from the
Closed Sat, Sun. centre cost about 150Hr and take from 30 to 45 minutes.
KLM A-3, Ivana Franka 34/33, 2nd floor, MZoloti Inside the airport, a bar near passport control offers internet
Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 490 24 90, fax (+380) 44 495 access. Check-in is quick, giving you more than enough time
24 06, www.klm.ua. QOpen 09:30 - 17:30, Sat 10:00 - to visit the two bars and one duty-free shop in the cavernous
15:00. Closed Sun. A departure lounge.

Lufthansa A-3, B.Khmel’nyts’koho 52, MUniversytet,
tel. (+380) 44 490 38 00, fax (+380) 44 490 38 01,
www.lufthansa.com. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 -
16:00. Closed Sun. A
Ukraine International Airlines B-3, Lysenka 4,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 581 50 50, booking@
ps.kiev.ua, www.flyuia.com. QOpen 08:00 - 19:30, Sun
08:00 - 18:00.
Kyiv (Zhulyany) Airport Povitroflots’kyi prosp. 92,
tel. (+380) 44 242 23 08/(+380) 44 242 23 09, www.
airport.kiev.ua. Just 8km from Kyiv’s centre, Zhulyany can
be reached by taxi for 40Hr in 20 minutes. Trolleybus N°9 will
take you there in 30-40 minutes from South Train Station.
Extremely inconsistent shuttle buses run between Zhulyany
and Boryspil with intervals from 30 minutes to two hours.
QOpen 07:00 - 22:00.

Domestic flight schedule

From Kyiv To Kyiv
Days Dep. Arr. City Days Dep. Arr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21:00 22:00 DNIPROPETROVS’K (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19:00 20:00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:00 10:00 DNIPROPETROVS’K (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:00 12:00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:00 14:00 DNIPROPETROVS’K (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:00 16:00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:00 08:20 DONETSK (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:00 08:30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:10 10:25 DONETSK (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:20 09:45
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:45 15:00 DONETSK (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:00 18:20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19:55 21:10 IVANO-FRANKIVS’K (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:40 07:45
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:55 10:00 KHARKIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:50 07:55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:20 16:25 KHARKIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:45 11:50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21:00 22:05 KHARKIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:00 19:05
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:40 22:05 LUHANSK (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:05 08:35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:35 09:50 LVIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:00 09:15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:05 16:20 LVIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:40 11:55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:50 22:05 LVIV (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:05 19:20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:20 21:30 LVIV (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:45 07:55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:50 10:00 ODESA (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:55 08:05
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:05 14:15 ODESA (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:45 11:55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:45 21:55 ODESA (PS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16:00 76:10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:30 20:30 SEVASTOPOL (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:15 10:15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:35 11:00 SIMFEROPOL (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:10 08:40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14:15 15:40 SIMFEROPOL (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:50 13:20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20:40 22:05 SIMFEROPOL (AeroSvit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:40 19:10

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Driving in Kyiv International train schedule

Most westerners will find driving Kyiv’s main thorough- From Kyiv City To Kyiv
fares relatively easy. The problems kick in when you drive Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr.
anywhere outside these well-surfaced and signposted 17:36 01:55 ( 2,3,5,7) ASTANA (2,4,6,7) 11:45 09:57
routes. The condition of most roads in Ukraine is basically 06:23 21:31 (5,6) BAKU (2) 23:40 16:12
wretched, especially after the winter thaw.
11:07 20:36 (1-7) BELGRADE (1-7) 07:20 20:00
Another problem is the decrepit traffic lights. They are not
all that bright, and sometimes it is difficult to tell which 09:24 09:09 (1-7) BERLIN (1-7) 14:58 16:48
light is actually lit and which just has the sun shining on 23:58 05:15 (2,3,5,6,7) BRATISLAVA 13:57 20:01
it to make it appear lit. Road markings, especially the (1,2,4,5,7)
all-important centre line, often go missing. In this case 11:10 11:17 (1-7) BUDAPEST (1-7) 18:43 20:01
you should do what the locals do and decide for yourself 15:40 19:30 (1-7) BUCHAREST (1-7) 06:25 09:19
where the line is. Just make sure that other drivers 08:37 22:48 (1-7) CHISINAU (1-7) 22:35 12:46
understand your intentions. 20:42 15:27 ( 1-7) KRAKOW (1-7) 13:00 10:18
No right turn on a red light, unless you have a special
18:22 05:58 (1-7) MINSK (1-7) 20:50 08:51
green arrow next to the red light, and keep an eye out
for pedestrians. 20:09 06:39 (1-7) MOSCOW (1-7) 23:23 08:00
Booklets containing all official rules of the road can be 21:17 10:58 (1-7) MOSCOW (1-7) 21:29 09:58
purchased in Ukrainian and Russian just about anywhere 19:05 09:02 (1-7) MOSCOW (1-7) 20:23 07:50
books are sold. Rules in English have been spotted at the 20:42 06:40 (1-7) PRAGUE (1-7) 21:42 10:18
book market near the Petrivka metro station. 20:42 09:33 (1-7) PRZEMYSL (1-7) 19:17 10:18
The following is a shortlist of unofficial rules of 15:40 05:55 (1-7) SOFIA (1-7) 19:40 09:19
the road: 10:30 10:44 (1-7) ST.-PETERSBURG 15:58 14:40
1. If you’re running late during peak, feel free to drive on (1-7)
sidewalks, cut through the park or drive in the opposite 09:24 01:01 (1-7) WARSAW (1-7) 23:00 16:48
lanes against the flow of traffic.
2. If your Lada overheats, just leave it in the lane where 15:33 08:45 (1-7) WARSAW (1-7) 16:20 10:27
it stalled and come back later after the traffic jam you 20:42 20:25 (1-7) WROCLAW (1-7) 08:08 10:18
just caused dies down. 20:42 06:22 (2,5) VIENNA (4,7) 22:08 10:18
3. If you’re driving on the highway and miss your exit, 11:10 07:16 (1) VENICE (4) 21:32 20:01
pull over into the right lane, turn your hazard lights on 11:10 19:36 (4,6) ZAGREB (2,6,7) 10:00 20:01
and proceed in reverse until you get back to the exit you
wanted. Don’t worry about the cars speeding towards
you; they are likely to get out of the way.
In an attempt to eliminate theses and other idiotic
behaviours that have led Ukraine to having one of the
Domestic train schedule
world’s worst road safety ratings, fines were increased
in November 2008 by as much as 10 times. Drivers From Kyiv City To Kyiv
can now expect to pay from 51Hr for minor violations to Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr.
as much as 3400Hr for major violations such as drunk 18:00 20:30 (1-7) CHERNIHIV (1-7) 06:16 09:08
driving. New seat belt and helmet laws will also be 18:21 09:34 (1-7) CHERNIVTSI (1-7) 16:55 08:04
enforced, and fines for pedestrian violations have been 07:00 12:45 (1-7) DNIPROPETROVSK 17:15 23:00
increased. Traffic cops continue to take bribes, but no (1-7)
longer hesitate to write tickets. The days of getting off 23:12 07:05 (1-7) DNIPROPETROVSK 22:45 06:54
the hook just for being a naive foreigner are over. (1-7)
According to Ukrainian law, foreign drivers must carry 19:21 07:10 (1-7) DONETSK (1-7) 19:10 07:01
an international driving licence in addition to the licence 06:33 12:28 (1-7) KHARKIV (1-7) 07:06 12:56
from their home country. International licences can be 17:30 23:20 (1-7) KHARKIV (1-7) 16:27 22:17
acquired in your country of origin. 21:44 10:15 (1-7) KHERSON (1-7) 20:36 09:20
Foreign vehicles can stay in Ukraine for no more than two
06:35 11:00 (1-7) KHMELNYTSKIY 04:20 08:50
months. Extensions can be obtained via registration with (1-7)
the National Auto Inspector (DAI). 22:00 07:41 (1-5, 7) LVIV (1-5,7) 20:10 06:13
Parking is often impossible in the city centre, despite the
ability to park on sidewalks. Many parking spaces are 22:15 06:33 (1-7) LVIV (1-7) 22:47 07:25
marked as pay zones and require special tickets. These 18:39 09:57 (1-7) LUHANSK (1-7) 16:35 08:06
parking passes can be purchased from parking attend- 19:03 05:55 (1-7) MYKOLAIV (1-7) 19:23 05:30
ants or from kiosks (usually nearby) that also sell bus, 09:30 17:41 (1-7) ODESA (1-7) 11:47 20:13
tram, and trolley bus tickets. Depending on the type of 22:00 06:10 (1-7) ODESA (1-7) 23:00 07:36
zone, expect to pay from 3-10Hr per hour (each ticket is
good for one hour). Failure to display the proper parking 22:59 08:48 (1-7) ODESA (1-7) 23:08 08:33
ticket can result in your car being booted. 17:51 08:45 (1-7) SIMFEROPOL (1-7) 14:34 05:51
Carry your license and registration at all times to fully 12:51 06:16 (1-7) SIMFEROPOL (1-7) 13:24 07:08
enjoy the Ukrainian driving experience. The official speed 20:21 13:06 (1-7) SEVASTOPOL (1-7) 14:52 08:44
limits are 60 km/h in cities, 90 on secondary roads and 18:15 11:37 (1-7) UZHHOROD (1-7) 15:55 09:58
130 on highways. A zero tolerance drink driving policy
applies in Ukraine. 20:27 06:42 (1-7) ZAPORIZHYA (1-7) 19:25 06:00

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Car rental
Avis H-4, Yams’ka 72, MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44 502
20 10, fax (+380) 44 502 20 14, www.avis.com.ua/en.
Also at: Boryspil’ International Airport, terminal B, tel. (+380)
44 591 69 55, (+380) 67 245 07 05. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. A
Elite Cars - Professional chauffeur services C-4,
Mykhailivs’ka 21, office 2, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti,
tel. (+380) 44 331 51 31, fax (+380) 44 278 63 99,
info@elitecar.com.ua, www.elitecar.com.ua. Chauffeur
services in Ukraine, Kyiv-Airport transfer, on-line booking,
credit card payment. QOpen 24hrs. A
Europcar H-3, Gorkoho 48A, MRespublikans’kyi Sta-
dion, tel. (+380) 44 238 26 91, fax (+380) 44 238 26
92, ua@europcar.relc.com, www.europcar.ua. Car and
minivan rental. Chauffeur service is available. Q A
Grata Car Rental C-3, Mykhailivs’kiy prov. 9A, office
3, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 451 53 77,
service@rent-a-car.kiev.ua, www.rent-a-car.kiev.ua. Car
and minibus rental. Chauffeur service in Kyiv and Ukraine,
airport transfer, credit card payment. QOpen 24hrs. A
Hertz Rent a Car Zdolbunivs’ka 7D, MPozniaky, tel.
(+380) 44 492 32 70, fax (+380) 44 492 32 73, www.
hertz.ua/en. One-way rentals. Chauffeur available. QOpen
09:00 - 18:00. A
Limousine Service C-5, Instytuts’ka 19B, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 240 77 45/253 69 86, www.
limo.com.ua. Cars, minivans, buses and limousines for rent.
QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.
New Logic B-4, B. Khmel’nyts’koho 17/52 (Leonardo
Business Centre), office 523, MTeatral’na, tel./fax (+380)
44 206 22 00, tel. (+380) 44 206 33 22, info@newlogic.ua,
www.newlogic.ua. Cars, minivans, buses rental with driver for
transfers, business trips or excursions around Kyiv and Ukraine. International bus schedule
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. A
From Kyiv City To Kyiv
Sixt G-2, Dmytrievs’ka 46, MVokzal’na, tel. (+380) 44 Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr.
490 81 58, www.sixt.ua. Minimal rental period - 24hrs. Q A 08:00 08:00 (2,5) BERLIN (EL) (2,5)16:30 17:00
08:30 07:30 (2,4,6,7) BERLIN (KG) 15:00 15:00
Long-distance buses (2,4,5,6)
08:00 05:45 (2,3,5) BARCELONA (EL) 21:00 20:00
Central Bus Station H-5, Moskovs’ka pl. 3, (1,5,6)
MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44 525 57 74. Schedules for 11:45 21:45 (1-7) CHISINAU (UL) (1-7) 07:30 17:40
departure and arrival are arranged by geographical direc- 08:00 18:30 (2,5) COLOGNE (EL) (2,5) 07:00 17:00
tion and posted on columns. International destinations are 08:30 16:00 (2,4,6,7) DORTMUND (KG) 06:00 15:00
listed opposite the café area. Questions should be directed (2,4,5,6)
to windows 8 and 10 - just don’t count on the answer being 08:30 08:00 (1,4,6) DRESDEN (KG) (2,4,7) 16:00 17:00
in English. Two private bus lines have offices inside the sta- 08:00 17:00 (2,3) DUSSELDORF (KG) (5,6) 08:00 15:00
tion: Autolux (www.autolux.ua) and Gunsel. Their services 08:30 10:00 (2,4,6,7) HAMBURG (KG) 11:30 15:00
to major Ukrainian cities offer air conditioning, comfortable (2,4,5,6)
seating and refreshments. All Autolux buses make stops 08:00 12:00 (2,5) HANNOVER (EL) (2,5) 12:30 17:00
first at the central train and then bus stations, and also at 08:00 08:00 (4,6) LEIPZIG (KG) (3,6) 15:00 15:00
Boryspil Airport. You may be better off leaving from a regional 10:00 07:00 (5)LONDON (UB) (2) 20:00 15:00
bus station providing more extensive routes. 08:00 15:45 (3) MADRID (EL) (6) 09:30 20:00
08:00 16:00 (4,6) MUNICH (KG) (3,6) 09:00 15:00
Trains 09:30 10:00 (1,2,4,5,6) PRAGUE (UL) 11:00
(1,2,4,6,7)
12:00
Central/Southern Train Station G-3, Vokzal’na pl. 19:00 12:30 (1,2,4-7) RIGA (EC) (1,3,5-7) 16:00 10:00
1, MVokzal’na, tel. (+380) 44 465 21 11, www.uz.gov. 09:00 08:00 (4,7) ROME (UL) (2,6) 12:00 08:00
ua. Large departure and arrival schedules are on the walls in 14:00 10:00 (3,5,7) ST.-PETERSBURG 20:00 13:40
both stations. More schedule and ticket information can be (EC) (1,4,6)
accessed using computers that look like ATMs in the main 18:30 14:40 (3,6) TALLINN (EC) (2,6) 11:50 08:00
halls. Windows N°40 and 41 for foreigners and international 19:40 07:50 (1-7) VILNIUS (EC) (1-7) 22:00 10:30
trains are located in the southern station. Almost all trains 18:00 08:00 (3,6) WARSAW (EL) (2,4) 18:40 08:30
contain three classes: SV, two-person compartments; coupe,
four-person compartments; and platskart, harder beds and EL - Express A Limited; KG - Kiy Grand; EC - Ecolines;
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A plethora of mass transit options are available to get you
around Kyiv. However, the existing trolleybuses (electric
buses), trams (streetcars), buses, metro, microbuses and
minivans are not enough to prevent frequent overcrowding.
Don’t take the jostling personally, don’t inhale too deeply but
do give up your seat to the elderly and mothers with children.
Public transport starts running around 05:45 and closes
down a bit after midnight.
The metro
The metro is the jewel of the Kyiv transport system. While traf-
fic snarls vehicles above ground, trains underground deliver
passengers in a more timely and reliable fashion. Thought-
provoking Soviet designs inside stations help pass the time
while waiting for the next train. Life isn’t perfect, though, and
neither is the metro. Personal space can become alarmingly
tight, especially during rush hour and at night when trains
run less frequently. Kyivites like to grumble about the recent
fare hikes, but fees are, in fact, dirt cheap relative to those
in other European cities. Purchase your one way blue token
for 2Hr from the expressionless booth attendant or from the
automatic dispensers. Proceed to the row of gates, insert
your token and wait a second for the red light to turn green
so the jaws of death don’t maim you. Monthly passes can be
purchased from all token booths and are good from the first
of the month. Pass rates are as follows: 15 days - 48Hr,
30 days - 95Hr.
Trolleybuses, trams and buses
These are favoured by schoolchildren, the working class and
babushkas and dedushkas. They won’t get you anywhere in
a hurry, but they do provide an intriguing look into everyday
Ukrainian life. Single tickets for trolleys, trams and buses
can be purchased for 1.50Hr from street kiosks or from
conductors and the driver on board. You should immediately
validate your ticket using one of the many punching gadgets
around you. If not, you risk being intimidated into paying a
40Hr fine by not one but two roaming inspectors. All tick-
Funicular
Since 1905, Kyiv’s funicular has
carried passengers between Podil,
on the bank of the Dnipro, and the
heights of Mykhailivs’ka ploscha.
It offers not only a means of get-
ting from A to B, but also a rising
panoramic view of the Dnipro River
and the forested left bank. After
perusing the art and souvenirs of
Andrew’s Descent (Andriivs’kyi uzviz), you may forego
“Andrew’s Ascent” and catch the funicular at Poshtova
ploscha metro. You will be delivered just behind the
spectacular St. Michael’s Cathedral. Fares are 1.50Hr for
adults, and children under seven ride free.
ets are good for one journey only. 30 day pass for trolleys,
trams and buses cost 160Hr. 30 day combo-pass for all
types of surface transport can also be bought at kiosks
and go for 230Hr.
Microbuses and minivans
The privately-owned marshrutkas (маршрутки) or route
taxis (usually yellow) stop at bus stops along specified
routes. Many run the same routes as trolleys or buses and
use the same numbers. Otherwise, try to read the main
stops posted on the vehicle’s windshield or side window
before it speeds by. Marshrutkas will definitely get you from
A to B faster than other forms of municipal transport, as they
are smaller and more manoeuvrable; an important feature
on Kyiv’s jammed roads. Just flag it down as you would a
taxi, then tell the driver “na zupyntsi, budlaska” (“on the
stop, please”) when you’ve had enough. Fares are paid as
you board and currently range from 2 to 3Hr, but are likely
to increase. You don’t have to punch your ticket and there
are no monthly passes available.

M Kyiv Metro
Heroiv Dnipra
Героїв Дніпра

Mins’ka
Мінська

Obolon
Syrets Оболонь
Сирець
Petrivka
Dorohozhychy Петрівка
Tarasa Shevchenka
Дорогожичі Тараса Шевченка
Luk’yanivs’ka Kontraktova Ploscha
Лук’янівська Контрактова площа Lisova
Akademmistechko Poshtova Ploscha
Лісова
Академмістечко
Nyvky Beresteis’ka Поштова Площа Chernihivs’ka
Золоті Ворота Khreschatyk
Нивки Берестейська
Zoloti Vorota Хрещатик Maidan Nezalezhnosti Darnytsia Чернігівська
Shuliavs’ka Майдан Незалежності Дарниця
Шулявська Teatral’na Arsenal’na
Universytet Арсенальна Livoberezhna
Sviatoshyn Університет Лівобережна
Zhytomyrs’ka Святошин Hydropark
Житомирська Palats Sportu L’va Tolstoho Dnipro Гідропарк
Politekhnichnyi Instytut Палац спортуЛьва Толстого Boryspil’s’ka
Політехнічний інститут Vokzal’na Дніпро
Вокзальна Klovs’ka Бориспільська
Кловська
Respublikans’kyi Stadion Chervonyi Khutir
Республіканський стадіон Pechers’ka Червоний Хутір
Печерська Vyrlytsia
Sviatoshyns’ko - Brovars’ka line Palats Ukraina Вирлиця
Палац Україна Druzhby Narodiv
Kurenivs’ko - Chervonoarmiys’ka line Дружби народів
Lybids’ka
Либідська Kharkivs’ka
Syrets’ko - Pechers’ka line Харківська
Vydubychi Pozniaky
Transfer station Видубичі Позняки
Osokorky
Осокорки
Slavutych
Славутич

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Shopping malls
Alta Centre L-4, Moskovs‘kyi prosp. 11A, MPetrivka,
tel. (+380) 44 426 54 54. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
Bil‘shovyk E-2, Vadyma Hetmana 6, MShuliavs‘ka, tel.
(+380) 44 200 07 54, www.trc-bolshevik.com. QOpen
10:00 - 21:00. PAULW
Globus C-4, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Underground),
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 590 18 93/590
18 96, www.globus.com.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00.
Metrograd B-5, Bessarabs‘ka ploscha (underground),
ML‘va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 247 56 65, www.metro-
grad.com. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00.

Antiques
Antique Centre D-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 3, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 425 12 37. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00.
Antiques Salon H-3, Gorkoho 11, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 287 37 58. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00.
Belle Epoque C-2, Andriivs’kyi uzviz 34, MKontraktova
Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 278 39 55. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00.
Gelos D-3, Sahaidachnoho 14, MPoshtova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 531 99 27. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00.

Fashion
Atelier 1 A-4, Shevchenka bul’v. 10 (entrance from the
yard), tel. (+380) 44 288 05 50/599 31 80, art@atelier1.
com.ua. The only truly concept store in Ukraine based at the
former cold war bunker right at the heart of Kyiv. Atelier 1’s selling
the most conceptual collections of menswear and womenswear
from Japan and France (Comme des Garcons, Junya Watanabe,
Peachoo and Krejberg, Comme des Garcons Parfums. Acces-
sories, Bags) and Ukrainian Designers international collections.
The Shop is divided into zones: collection rooms, Boiler room,
Parfum Vault and Strong room. New format of Canteen is avail-
able. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00. PA6LW
Bally B-4, Khreschatyk 15, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380)
44 279 84 93, www.bally.com.ua. Stylish apparel and ac-
cessories. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 21:00.
Camel Active A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 24, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 461 98 05. Wear, shoes, acces-
sories from Germany. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00.
Christian Lacroix C-5, Museinyi prov. 2A, MMaidan
Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 279 13 65. Q Open
10:00 - 20:00.
Escada A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 20, ML’va Tolstoho, tel.
(+380) 44 234 73 14. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. A
Grand Gallery B-5, Khreschatyk 27, MKhreschatyk,
tel. (+380) 44 235 13 18. Men’s, women’s and children’s
wear. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Open 10:00 - 19:00.

Food & Drink

Megamarket H-4, Gorkoho 50, MRespublikans‘kyi
Stadion, tel. (+380) 44 248 73 87. Q Open 09:00 - 24:00.
Also at: N-5, Moskovs‘kyi prospect 6, open 09:00 - 24:00;
F-3, Surikova 3, open 09:00 - 23:00. A
Polyana B-2, Observatorna 12A, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 800 50 16 16, www.polyana.kiev.ua. We are
ocated: B-2, Observatorna, 12A; G-1, Hlybochyts’ka 44; N-3,
Obolons’kyi prosp. 1B; M-4, Moskovs’kyi prosp. 8; Dniprovs’ka
naberezhna, 18; Soon - Mykil’s’ko-Slobids’ka, 1A. QOpen
10:00 - 22:00. A

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Learning Ukrainian
The following is a list of some of the most common words
and phrases a person is likely to need.
Hello Вітаю (vi-TA-yu)
Goodbye До побачення (do po-BA-chennia)
Please Будь ласка (bud’ LAS-ka)
You’re welcome Прошу (PRO-shu)
Thank you Дякую (DIA-kuyu)
Excuse me Вибачте (VY-bachte)
Yes Так (tak)
No Ні (ni)
Enjoy your meal Смачного (Smach-NO-ho)
Cheers! Будьмо (BUD’-mo)
I don’t understand Я не розумію (Ya ne rozu-MI-yu)
I don’t know Я не знаю (Ya ne ZNA-yu)
Help! Допоможіть (dopomo-ZHIT’)
Where is…? Де знаходиться...?
(de zna-KHO-dytsia)
Right, left Право, ліво (PRA-vo, LI-vo)
One beer, please! Одне пиво, будь ласка
(od-NE PY-vo bud’ LAS-ka)
Days of the week
Monday Понеділок (pone-DI-lok)
Tuesday Вівторок (viv-TO-rok)
Wednesday Середа (sere-DA)
Thursday Четвер (chet-VER)
Friday П’ятниця (PYAT-nytsia)
Saturday Субота (su-BO-ta)
Sunday Неділя (ne-DI-lia)
Numbers
1  один (o-DYN) 7  сім (sim)
2  два (dva) 8  вісім (VI-sim)
3  три (try) 9  дев’ять (DE-vyat’)
4  чотири (cho-TY-ry) 10 десять (DE-syat’)
5  п’ять (pyat’) 100 сто (sto)
6  шість (shist’) 1000 тисяча (TY-sya-cha)
Language courses
Echo Eastern Europe J-4, Lesi Ukrainky bul‘v. 29,
MPechers‘ka, tel. (+380) 44 361 86 50/(+380) 68
707 48 47, www.echoee.com. Russian and Ukrainian.
One-to-one and group classes with professional tutors.
Flexible approach. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun.
English language centre I-4, Kutuzova 4A,
MPechers‘ka, tel. (+380) 44 581 19 89, www.
elckiev.org. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
InterLingua Pryrichna 25A, office 12, MHeroiv
Dnipra, tel. (+380) 44 492 09 66, www.interlingua.
com.ua. Ukrainian and Russian for foreigners. QOpen
13:00 - 20:00.
Monarch International Language Academy
Tolbukhina 45, MNyvky, tel. (+380) 44 451 78 39,
www.monarchila.kiev.ua. Lessons and courses in
Russian, Ukrainian, English, German and French. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Novamova B-3, Yaroslaviv Val 14, office 28,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 234 12 70/(+380)
44 237 77 50, www.learnrussian.kiev.ua. QOpen
08:00 - 21:00. PA
Oxford Class A-2, M.Kotsubyns‘koho 6, office 7,
MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 234 79 29/(+380) 44
244 97 92, www.english-ok.com.ua. Ukrainian and Rus-
sian for foreigners. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Learn Russian or Ukrainian
in downtown Kyiv
- Group and One-on-one Courses - Crash courses - Business courses
Tel.: +380 44 234 12 70/+380 44 237 77 50
info@novamova.net, www.learnrussian.kiev.ua
14V Yaroslaviv Val Str., office 28, Kyiv, 01034, Ukraine
24-hours Pharmacies
Apteka #24 A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 10, ML’va Tol-
stoho, tel. (+380) 44 235 43 08.
Bosm Pharm A-3, T.Shevchenka bul’v. 17, MUniver-
sytet, tel. (+380) 44 235 50 17.
Falbi D-1, Mezhyhirs’ka 3/7, MKontraktova Ploscha,
tel. (+380) 44 425 00 40.
Beauty salons
Dessange B-4, Volodymyrs’ka 49A, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 569 60 00, www.dessange.com.ua. Also at
C-3, Hyatt Regency Hotel, tel. (+380) 44 537 63 00. QOpen
08:00 - 21:00. A
Diva Health & Beauty Centre A-3, B.Khmel’nytskoho
53/53, Opera Hotel, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 492
74 92, www.opera-hotel.com.
In Yan Salon H-1, Olenivs’ka 10, office 38, tel. (+380)
44 463 78 31/(+380) 63 727 22 07, info@yysalon.com.
ua, www.yysalon.com.ua.
SPA Naturel C-3, Tarasovoi 5A, Hyatt Regency Kyiv
Hotel, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 581 12
40, www.kiev.regency.hyatt.com. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00.
Clinics & Hospitals
American Medical Centre F-1, Berdychivs’ka 1,
MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380) 44 490 76 00, www.
amcenters.com. Individual, family and corporate medical
plans. Children’s health. Women health. 24hrs emergency
visit, hospitalisation or evacuation abroad. QOpen 24hrs.
CMD G-1, Pymonenka 10A, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel. (+380)
44 239 12 23, www.cmd.kiev.ua. A full spectrum of labo-
ratory tests with results within 24hrs. Urologist, andrologist,
sexopathologist. Gynaecologist, gynaecologist-endocrinol-
ogist. Molecular. diagnostics of all sexually transmitted
The IB World School in Kyiv
PECHERSK SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL, KYIV
www.psi.kiev.ua
7a, Victora Zabily Str.
Tel: (+38044) 455-9585
Fax: (+38044) 455-9580
communication@psi.kiev.ua
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and TORCh infections (PCR detection method). Complex

diagnostic programmes (therapy, cardiology, gastroenterol-
ogy, immunology and allergology). QOpen 24hrs, Sat 08:00
- 20:00, Sun 08:00 - 18:00. A
Dobrobut G-1, Pymonenka 10, MLuk’yanivs’ka, tel.
(+380) 44 495 28 88/(+380) 44 495 28 88, www.
med.dobrobut.com. Emergency services, consultations
for adults and children, in-patient unit, diagnostics, medical
assistance and transportation of patients within Kyiv, Ukraine
and abroad. Also at Tatars’ka 2E; Povitroflots’kyi prosp. 38;
prosp. Komarova 3, corp. 5. QOpen 24hrs.

Opticians
Centre of the ophtalmology and aestetic medi-
cine AILAS Bazhana prosp. 12A, MOsokorky, tel./fax
(+380) 44 291 01 91, www.ailas.com.ua. In this clinic you
will find the latest laser technology and modern methods of
treatment are used in this centre of ophthalmologic and aes-
thetic medicine. Patients are provided with a wide spectrum
of solutions, from therapy to laser surgery, to improve their
quality of life. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
More than 15 kinds of massages
Massage and SPA procedures
Kinari Oriental SPA A-3, Ivana Franka 40, MUniver-
sytet, tel. (+380) 44 234 53 40/(+380) 93 620 60
40, www.kinari-spa.com.ua. Just what Kyiv’s city centre
High-qualified masseurs
needed: traditional Thai massage and eastern spa-service. from Bangkok, Thailand
Qualified therapists are on hand to sooth both body and soul
and help put a bit of calming balance back into your hectic
life. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. Relax atmosphere
International schools Discount programs
Collège Français Anne de Kiev A-3, Chapaieva 21, and club cards
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 44 200 19 93, fax (+380)
44 200 19 97, secretariat-kiev@ecolefr@com.ua, www.
adk.org.ua. Primary and secondary school (3-17 years). Gift certificates
French cirriculum. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00.
Pecher sk Scho ol International Zabily 7A,
MLybids’ka, tel. (+380) 44 455 95 85, www.psi.
kiev.ua.
The British International School (Primary) Scherba-
kova 36A, MNyvky, tel. (+380) 44 400 20 77, primary@
bisk.kiev,ua, www.britishschool.kiev.ua.
The British International School (Secondary) Tol-
bukhina 45, MNyvky, tel. (+380) 44 400 21 10, recep-
tion@britishschool.kiev.ua, www.britishschool.kiev.ua.

Libraries
American Library G-1, Volos’ka 8/5, building 4, #116,
MKontraktova Ploscha, tel. (+380) 44 417 31 13, www.
library.ukma.kiev.ua/amer. Q Open Mon, Fri 11:00 - 17:00,
Tue, Thu 14:00 - 17:00, Wed 14:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
National Parliamentary Library C-4, M.Hrushevs’koho 1,
MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 278 85 12.
QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.

Marriage agencies
Marriage by Natali A-6, Hospital‘na 2, office 23, MPal-
ats Sportu, tel. (+380) 44 235 34 74/(+380) 44 232 08
03, www.marriagebynatali.com. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00.

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Accountants & Consulting
Accounting Solutions C-6, Instytuts’ka 19B, office
29, MKhreshatyk, tel. (+380) 44 362 58 00/(+380)
44 581 12 20, fax (+380) 44 581 12 22, info@acsoinua.
com, www.acsoinua.com. Company provides accounting
and financial services as well as consulting services in taxa-
tion sphere as to Ukrainian as foreign companies. Accounting
Solutions specialises in provision of services to small-, mid-
dle- and big-scale business.
Apple Consulting A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 9/2, office
8, ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 495 27 28, fax (+380)
44 495 27 70, www.applecons.com.ua.
Deloitte & Touche H-3, Zhylians’ka 48-50A, Deloitte
Business centre, MRespublikans’kyi Stadion, tel.
(+380) 44 490 90 00, fax (+380) 44 490 90 01, www.
deloitte.com.ua.
Ernst & Young B-4, Khreschatyk 19A, MKhreschatyk,
tel. (+380) 44 490 30 00, fax (+380) 44 490 30 30,
www.ey.com/ua.
KPMG C-3, Mykhailivs’ka 11, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti,
tel. (+380) 490 55 07, fax (+380) 490 55 08, www.
kpmg.kiev.ua.
PricewaterhouseCoopers G-3, Zhylians’ka 75,
MVokzal’na, tel. (+380) 44 490 67 77, fax (+380) 44
490 67 38, www.pwc.com.
Banks
OTP Bank A-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 9/2, ML’va Tol-
stoho, tel. (+380) 800 300 0 50, www.otpbank.com.
ua/enb. QOpen 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Raiff eisen Bank Aval C-4, Khr eschatyk 16,
MPechers’ka, tel. (+380) 44 279 08 71, info@aval.ua,
www.aval.ua/en. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Lunch time 13:00 - 14:00.
SEB Bank A-5, H-3, Chervonoarmiis’ka 10, ML’va Tol-
stoho, tel. (+380) 44 238 67 67, www.seb.ua. QOpen
09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Business connections
American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine H-4,
Amosova 12, MPalats Ukraina, tel. (+380) 44 490 58
00, fax (+380) 44 490 58 01, www.chamber.ua.
British Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (BUCC)
C-4, M.Hrushevs’koho 34A, suite 42, MArsenal’na, tel.
(+380) 44 410 57 20, fax (+380) 44 230 21 51, admin-
strator@bucc. com.ua, www.bucc.com.ua.
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Kyiv In Your Pocket
Chief Department of Foreign Economic Relations
and Investments B-4, Khreschatyk 44, MKhres-
chatyk, tel./fax (+380) 44 278 18 71.
European Business Association (EBA) D-2,
Andriivs’kyi uzviz 1A, MKontraktova Ploscha, tel.
(+380) 44 496 06 01, fax (+380) 44 496 06 02, office@
eba.com.ua, www.eba.com.ua.
General Direction of Attendance to Foreign Rep-
resentatives B-3, Strilets’ka 14, MZoloti Vorota, tel.
(+380) 44 482 01 90, fax (+380) 44 482 36 93, www.
gdip.com.ua.
Lawyers
Gvozdiy & Oberkovych C-5, Instytutska 19B, office
29, MKhreschatyk, tel. (+380) 44 581 12 20/(+380)
44 581 12 21, fax (+380) 44 581 12 22, info@golaw.
ua, www.golaw.ua. Gvozdiy & Oberkovych Law Firm is
one of the TOP-50 Law firms in Ukraine. Company offers
its clients Litigation & Arbitration, Real Estate & Con-
struction, Tax & Tax Litigation, Labor Law & Employment
Matters, Agriculture & Land, Energy & Natural Recourses,
Intellectual Proper ty, Telecommunications, Corporate.
Merger & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, Concessions &
Infrastructure, Privatization International Trade & Customs,
Antitrust & Competition, Public Private Partnership, General
Legal Services.
Beiten Burkhardt G-2, Turgenevs’ka 38, MUniver-
sytet, tel. (+380) 44 494 04 00, fax (+380) 44 494 04
01, bblaw-kiew@bblaw.com, www.bblaw.com. Beiten
Burkhardt is one of the 10 largest law firms in Germany. As
an independent German law firm with a strong international
presence, Beiten Burkhardt advises companies, groups and
the public sector comprehensively in all areas of commercial
law. Beiten Burkhardt provides legal services worldwide
with more than 300 lawyers in 13 locations: Beijing, Berlin,
Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hong Kong, Kyiv,
Moscow, Munich, Nuremberg, Shanghai, St. Petersburg
and Warsaw.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz C-5, Instytutska 19B,
5th floor, MKhreshatyk, tel. (+380) 44 503 35 46, fax
(+380) 44 503 35 49, www.cms-rrh.com/kyiv. CMS
Reich-Rohrwig Hainz is a founding member of CMS, an as-
sociation of leading independent European law firms with
56 law offices in the most important commercial locations
across 28 jurisdictions. CMS has a global network of 600
partners, 2200 lawyers and tax advisors. CMS Reich-Rohrwig
Hainz Kyiv offers legal advice on Real Estate, Corporate Law
(M&A), Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Tax, Energy
& Environment and Dispute Resolution.
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5th Element Club 50
Al Faro 30
Absolut Apartments 21
Accounting Solutions 58
Aeroflot 52
AeroSvit 52
Air Baltic 52
Akvarel 12
Alitalia - Compagnia Aeree
Italiana 52
Alta Centre 55
American Chamber of
Commerce in Ukraine 58
American Medical Centre 56
Amici Mi 30
Andrew's Descent 42
Andriivs'ka Church 10
Androgyn 40
Angel 34
Ani 26
Annabelle 28
Antique Centre 55
Antiques Salon 55
Antresol 37
Apartment Kyiv Hotel
Service 21
Apartments in Kyiv 21
Apartments Rent Kiev 21
Apple Consulting 58
Aprel' 30
Apteka #24 56
Aquapark Terminal 50
Arena Entertainment 39
Art Arsenal 47
A small-scale Kyiv 47
Atelier 1 55
Atelier Karas 12
Austrian Airlines 52
Avalon 35
Avis 53
Azhur 39
Bally 55
Baraban 38
Bar on 8 38
Beiten Burkhardt 58
Belle Epoque 55
Belle Vue 24
Bellini's Bar 38
Belvedere 26
Bierstube 38
Bil'shovyk 55
Bistro Cote Est 30
Body massage 41
Borodyanka 50
Boryspil State International
Airport 52
Bosm Pharm 56
British Airways 52
British Council 12
British Ukrainian Chamber of
Commerce 58
Brul' Karaoke Restaurant 26
Brunello 38
Bulgakov Museum 47
Butenko Stable 50
Butterfly Bilshovyk 13
Butterfly Deluxe 13
Butterfly Petrivka 13
Café-Theatre Koleso 13
Café de Paris 28
Camel Active 55
Carribean Club 39
Central/Southern Train
Station 53
Central Bus Station 53
Central Post Office 51
Centre of the ophtalmology
and aestetic medicine AILAS Hertz Rent a Car 53
57
Chaika 50
Chameleon 50
Chief Department of Foreign
Economic Relations and
Investments 58
Chillout Hostel Kiev 20
China White 26
Chocolate 41
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Christian Lacroix 55
Cimes 35
Ciro's Pomodoro 30
CMD 56
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz 58
Coffee House 37
Coffee Time 37
Collection 12
Collège Français Anne de
Kiev 57
Concord 28
Crystal Hall 39
Cyber café 40
D.A.Semadeni 37
Diplomat-Service Hotel 17
Disco Radio Hall 40
Dnipro 17
Docker Pub 38
Docker's ABC 40
Daniella Hotel Service 21
Da Vinci Fish Club 30
Decadence House 28
Deloitte & Touche 58
Dessange 56
DHL 51
Diva Health & Beauty Centre Kafka 37
56
Dobrobut 56
Domashnya Kukhnya 33
Domus 17
Dorothy's Pub 38
Echo Eastern Europe 57
Éclair, confectionary
restaurant 37
Elite Cars - Professional
chauffeur services 53
English language centre 57
Ernst & Young 58
Escada 55
Europcar 53
European Business
Association 58
Exibition of Microminiatures
by M.Syadrystyi 46
Faberge 40
Falbi 56
Favourite V.I.P. Club 50
Federal Express 51
Fellini 28
Folk Architecture and Life
Museum 47
FreeDom 10
French Cultural Centre 12
Gallery 36 12
Gallery RA 12
Gapchinska 12
Gelos 55
General Direction of
Attendance to Foreign
Representatives 58
Gintama 17
Globus 55
Goethe Institute 12
Golden Gate 42
Golden Gate Irish Pub 38
Golf Centre Kiev (Obolon') 50
Grand Gallery 55
Grata Apartment Service 22
Grata Car Rental 53
Greece 60
Grifon 12
Grill Asia 30
Gvozdiy & Oberkovych 58
Han Gang 34
Hankookkwan 34
Happy Vocation 43
Hatinka 23
Holosiivs'kyi 21
Home-Hotel 22
Horikh 39
Hotel Airport 22
Hotel Boryspil 22
House of Coffee 37
House of Organ and
Chamber Music 10
House With Chimeras 42
 The Kyiv
telephone code is +380 44
Hyatt Regency Kyiv 15 Mirage 50
Ikra Oyster Club 35 M.Oliv'e 26
Il Patio 32 Monaco 34
Imperia 41 Monarch International
Impressa 18 Language Academy 57
Independence Square 42 Monastyrs'ka Trapezna 23
Intercontinental 15 MTS 51
InterLingua 57 Multiplex 13
International Exhibition Murakami 32
Centre on the Left Bank 10 Museum of Chernobyl 44
In Yan Salon 56 Museum of Historical
Italian Culture Institute 12 Valuables 46
Italy 60 Museum of Modern Ukrainian
Ivan Franko National Fine Arts Collection 47
Academic Drama Theatre 13 Museum of Russian Art 47
Ivan Honchar's Museum, Mysterious Kyiv 43, 44
Ukrainian Centre of Folk Art Mystets 12
47 Mystetskiy Kurin' 12
IZUMrud 36 National History Museum 48
Jackline 41 National Opera of Ukraine 12
Japan 60 National Philharmonic 10
Jumbo 50 Natsional'nyi 16
Karetniy 26 Nescafé 37
Khreschatik 18 New Logic 43, 44, 52, 53
King David 35 Novamova 57
Obolon 18
Kavkazkaya plennitsa 26 O'Brien's 39
Khreschatyk 42 Odesa Kino 13
Kiev Apartments 22 Olga 22
Kiev Apartment Service 22 Oliva 32
Kiev for You 22 Olymp 50
Kiev Lodging 22 Olympic 20
KievRent 22 Opera 16
Kinari Oriental SPA 57 Osteria Pantagruel 32
Kinopalats 13 OTP Bank 58
KLM 52 Oxford Class 57
Korona Club 30 Panorama-Tour 43, 44
Kozats'ka Vtikha 23 Pechersk School
Kozats'kiy 20 International 57
Kozatskyi Stan 36 Pecherskyi Dvoryk 24
KPMG 58 Pena 30
Kupechesky Dvor 36 Perlyna Dnipra 18
Kureni 23, 36 Pervak 24
Kuvshin 26 Pharaon Hotel 19
Kyiv 13, 18, 20 PiaF 35
Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra 46 Picasso 26
Kyiv (Zhulyany) Airport 52 Planeta Sushi 33
Kyiv Academy Doll Theatre Podil Tennis Courts 50
13 Podol Plaza 16
Kyiv Fortress Museum 47 Poland 60
Kyiv Hotel Luxe 22 Polyana 55
Kyivs'ka Rus 13 Pomada 40
KyivStar GSM 51 Premier Palace 16
Kyiv Theatre of Operetta 13 President Hotel 19
Kyiv Young Theatre 13 PricewaterhouseCoopers 58
La Casa Del Habano 41 Prime Excursion Bureau 43,
L'Accente 34 44
Landhaus 22 Radisson SAS 16
Le Cosmopolite 24 Raiffeisen Bank Aval 58
Lesya Ukrainka Russian Rakuena 41
Drama Theatre 13 Razguliaevo 36
Leto 26 Really Central 20
Life 51 Repriza 37
Lily 41 Richelieu 28
Limousine Service 53 Riviera on Podol 16
Lipsky Osobnyak 23 Roksolana 41
Luciano Karaoke Club 40 Route 66 40
Lucky Pub 39 Rukola 32
Lufthansa 52 Rus 19
Lybid 18 Russia 60
Machaon 50 Safe 28
Makabi 37 Salyut 19
Marmaris 35 Sam's Steak House 24
Marocana Fashion Café 28 San Tori 33
Marrakesh 34 Scromhoye Oboyaniye
Maximum 50 Bourgeoisie 28
Mayak 50 SEB Bank 58
Maysternya 12 Senator Apartments City
Megamarket 55 Center 18
Merydian 50 Shafran 36
Metrograd 55 Shangrila 36
Miatniy Nosorog Strip bar 41 Sherborne Guest House 18
Milennium 41 Shirvan Shah 26
Mille Miglia Restorante & Shnitzel 28
Enoteca 32 Shokoladnitsa 37
Mimino 26 Shynok 24
Mir 21 Sirtaki 34
Index 61
Sixt 53
Slavutych 20
Soho-New York Steak &
Seafood 24
Sonata-Travel 43
Sorry Babushka 40
Soviart 12
Spain 60
SPA Naturel 56
St. Andrew's Church 43
State Museum of Theatre,
Music and Cinema Arts of
Ukraine 46
State Museum of Ukrainian
Decorative Art 46
St. Michael's Golden-Domed
Cathedral 43
St. Sophia's Cathedral 44
Strike 50
Sunduk 39
SushiYA 33
Svitlytsia 28
Synagogue 44
Tampopo 33
Teatro 28
Ten-Po 34
Terrace 28
T.G.I. Friday's 24
Tequila House 33
The Bohdan and Varvara
Khanenko Museum of Arts 48
The British International
School 57
The International Centre
of Culture and Art ‘October
Palace' 10
The Museum of Hetmanship
48
The National Bank of Ukraine
45
The One Street Museum 48
The Pharmacy Museum 48
The Spiritual Treasures of
Ukraine 48
Tiu Backpackers 20
Tiu Central Station 20
TNT 51
Tourist Information Centre
"Golden Gates" 7
Tourist Information Centre
"Kyiv" 7
Tryptych 12
Tsarske Selo 24
Tsvetochnyi Nosorog strip-
club 41
TurgeneF 30
Ukraina 13
Ukraine 20
Ukraine-Japan Centre 12
Ukraine International Airlines
52
Ukraine Palace 10
Ukrainian State Museum of
Books and Printing 46
Ultramarin 50
UniCredit Bank 58
United Kingdom 60
Universal Flights Sales
Agency 52
UPS 51
USA 60
Varenichnaya #1 24
Vault 13 Computer Club 51
Velur 30
Veranda 30
Viola's Bierstube 39
Visak 20
Vostok 26
Vozdvyzhens'kyi boutique
hotel 16
Vulyk 24
Water Information Centre 48
Wolkonsky Kayzer 37
Xlib Club 40
Yaroslav 20
Zeh Gallery 12
Zhovten 13
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Akademika Bohomol’tsia Hertsena F-1
B/C-6, I-3
Akademika Filatova I-5
Akademika Karpyns’koho E-4
Akademika Yanhelia E-2
Aleia Heroiv Krut J-3
Aliabieva M-5
Andriia Holovka F-4/5
Andriivs’ka D-2/3, H/I-1
Andriivs’kyi uzviz C/D-2, H-1
Anri Barbiusa H-4, I-4/5
Antonova E/F-4
Anyschenka J-3
Arkhitektors’ka F-5
Arsenal’na I-4
Arsenal’na pl. J-3
Artema A-1, B-1/2, G-1, G/H-2
Bahhovutivs’ka F/G-1, L-6
Baikova H-5
Bankova B/C-5, I-2/3
Baseina A/B-5, H/I-3
Bastionna J-5
Bekhterevs’kyi prov. A-1,G-1/2
Berdychivs’ka F-1
Bessarabs’ka pl. B-5, H-3
Bilokur J-5
Bilorus’ka F-1
Bohatyrs’ka M-1/4, N-4
Bohdana Khmel’nyts’koho Kerchens’ka E-4
A-2/4, B-4, G/H-2, H-3
Bohdanivs’ka F-3
Bohuslavs’kyi uzviz M-6
Borschahivs’ka E/F-2
Borychiv Tik D-2/3, H/I-1
Borychiv uzviz D-3, I-1
Botkina F-2
Bozhenka H-4/5
Bozhkiv Yar G-5
Brats’ka D-2/3, H/I-1
Brest-Lytovs’kyi prov. F-2
Brians’ka F-4
Brovars’kyi prosp. K-2/3
Buslivs’ka J-5
Chapaieva A-3, H-2
Chekhovs’kyi prov. A-2, G/H-2
Chervonoarmiis’ka H-3/5, I-5
Chervonozorianyi prosp. Kosmonavtiv pl. E-3
E/F-4, F/H-5
Chervonyi prov. F/G-5
Ches’ka I-5
Chokolivs’kyi E-3/4
Chornohirs’ka I-5
Chornomors’ka M/N-5
Darvina B-5, I-3
Dashavs’ka E-2/3
Dehtiarivs’ka E/F-1
Dehtiarna B/C-2, H-1/2
Delehats’kyi prov. L-6
Desiatynna C-3, H-2
Dmytrivs’ka G-2, L-5
Dniprovs’kyi uzviz J-3
Dobrosusids’ka F/G-5
Dobrynyns’ka L/M-3
Dokuchaievs’ka G-4
Donets’ka E-4
Dorohozhyts’ka E-1
Dovnar-Zapol’s’koho F-1/2
Dovzhenka E-1/2
Druzhby Narodiv bul’v. Kyrylo-Mefodiivs’ka F-2
H/J-5, J/K-4
Druzhby Narodiv pl. N-3
Druzhnia G-3/4
Dubens’ka J-5
Dymytrova H-4
Dzerzhyns’koho pl. I-5
Elektrykiv N/O-5
Elektrykiv prov. N-6, O-5
Emsta E-5
Esplanadna A-5, H-3
Ezhena Potie E-1
Fastivs’ka E-4
Frometivs’ kyi uzviz H-5
Frometivs’ka H-5
Frunze D-1, H-1, L-4/5, M/N-6
Gor’koho H-3/5, I-5
Haidara G-3
Haisyns’ka F/G-4
Havans’kyi prov. M-5
Heroiv Dnipra M-1
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