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Thursday 10 FILM FESTIVAL/Romanian Film Festival opening. Day one of the three‑day festival at Kyiv Planetarium features eight documentaries …
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In the family way

Name: Ferruccio Bogo. Hometown: Milan, Italy. Time in Kyiv: Almost four years. What he is doing in Kyiv: Helping to preserve peace in Europe, mainly …
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He said

NT-FAMILY: Arial”>I’m a cynical person. I’ll admit it. I doubt just about everything – human nature, the existence of God, whether Kevin Costner will …
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How to lower your airfare

While most ex‑pats in Kyiv are seasoned travelers, finding the lowest airfare isn’t always easy. More often than not, the person next to you on the …
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Green Grey’s Murick keeps his eyes on the prize

Scheduling an interview with alternative rockers Green Grey, I was told by band manager Maks Tsyvina that I could talk to either Diesel or Murick but …
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Clinton invited to perform at Odessa jazz festival

The Russian news agency ITAR-TASS has confirmed reports that Odessa’s city administration has invited former U.S. President Bill Clinton to attend and …
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Calendar of events, May 4 – 10

Friday 4 SPORTS/Soccer. Soccer teams sponsored by McDonald’s will play against each other on Khreshchatyk (near Prorizna). Noon. Free …
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TACIS legal eagles support local art scene

A Kyiv-based, TACIS-funded project has expanded its vision in order to help Ukrainian artists share their vision with the world. On April 27, the …
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Ukrainian community finds sweet home in Chicago

CHICAGO – An elderly woman at the meat stall in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village Market sifts in disbelief through packages of sausage, pork chops and …
Sabra Ayres

Cocker's second gig in Kyiv

Ukrainian pop singer Oksana Bilozir will perform at Ukraina Palace on May 20. Before that, Bilozir will be recording her latest single “Molytva” …
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Strap on that belt!

drivers shouldn’t feel insulted when someone “buckles up.” Olga insisted that wearing seat belts is an oppressive habit that doesn’t make sense when …
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New French dishes delight Le Jardin diners

You have to respect the attention to detail shown by the hosts when you board the River Palace entertainment complex. Some people find it offensive to …
Daniel MacIsaac

Kyiv's best nachos: Time Out

Spring is the Best Of team’s favorite time of year. The days are getting longer. The chestnut trees are in bloom. And, most importantly, Cinco de Mayo …
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Karin, insane and tall

Name: Karin Schelzig Hometown: Manila, Philippines. Time in Kyiv: Just shy of a month. What she is doing in Kyiv: Launching a new three-year USAID …
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Calendar of events

Friday 27 EXHIBIT/Tony Oursler (USA). The Center for Contemporary Art calls him “one of the most exciting American multimedia and video artists.” …
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Shake hands with Mr. Happy

I can’t shake it. I’m an addict. I’ve caught the handshake bug. I was never a fan of manual contact in the United States. It seemed a convoluted and …
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How to prevent credit card nightmares in Kyiv

There is no doubt that credit cards can make life easier – they allow us the freedom to buy things without having cash in hand, to shop by telephone …
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Are seatbelts for sissies?

y a Ukrainian taxi driver? Cram six people into the backseat of a Lada? No, he wouldn’t even notice. Light up a cigarette with the windows rolled up? …
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