“Where are you going to celebrate New Year’s Eve?” is a common question you may hear from a Ukrainian friend or colleague any time starting in December. It’s considered really “uncool” to have nothing planned, so even if you haven’t got anything special lined up, say that you do.Full Story 24 December 2008, 19:49 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
Sad, sad, sad. Turns out, even in these turbulent times it’s possible to receive a piece of news shocking enough to make you forget about prices that grow by the day, leaving your salary well behind.Full Story 17 December 2008, 19:48 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
Last week music fans of Kyiv were shaken up by an amazing piece of news delivered by the organizers of Chayka Open Air music festival. On Dec. 4 they announced that this summer’s Chayka festival will be headlined by incredible punk rock grandpa Iggy Pop.Full Story 10 December 2008, 19:25 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
Several years ago, Kyiv roads were filled with big boards advertising social slogans such as “The country lacks Oscar winners: Make Love!”Full Story 3 December 2008, 19:38 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
Winter always comes to Kyiv quite unexpectedly, catching by surprise citizens still running around in thin jackets and light shoes. Just a few days ago it was 8 degrees Celsius.Full Story 26 November 2008, 19:23 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
Times are getting critical and so are we. As you might have noticed already, the Guide couldn’t escape the effects of the “crisis” and has gotten somewhat anorexic. But don’t get the wrong impression – it’s still alive and kicking, fighting and planning to get back to normal before long.Full Story 19 November 2008, 19:48 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor
What do you need to keep local cinema goers happy? Hollywood blockbusters, comfortable seats, and popcorn seem to be enough.Full Story 12 November 2008, 21:19 | Alexandra Matoshko, Kyiv Post Guide Editor Archive
