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HVLV (prounounced Khvylovy) is one of the hottest bars in Kyiv. The bar’s name means “wavy” in Ukrainian and is also the surname of Mykola Khvylovy, a prominent Ukrainian writer persecuted by the Soviet Union. Over five years, HVLV has transformed from a friends-only pub to a trendy venue for free-spirited parties. But it wasn’t always such a popular bar. In 2015, it was founded by students from Kyiv Mohyla Academy. Initially, they rented a basement to hold an afterparty for a film festival they had organized.
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