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First Ukrainian Mrs. World ends reign in Vietnam

VUNG TAU, VIETNAM – If Ukraine had a secret weapon to undo its tattered international image as a cesspool of corrupt politics and a place of never-ending spats with neighboring Russia, it would be beauty.
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General

Inside Out with Yuliya Popova. Twelve hours in a Soviet spa

Author’s note: Inside Out is a column to help you sift through Ukraine’s cultural peculiarities, dip into the arcane Slavic soul and basically keep you out of trouble.

High price of tickets keeps many stadium seats empty

DONETSK, UKRAINE – When Ukraine played England in Dnipropetrovsk in October, the intimidating atmosphere was an important factor in their 1-0 victory. But, in the 1-0 loss to Greece in Donetsk on Nov. 18, the half-empty stands generated little of the noise and support normally forthcoming from the team’s “12th man.” The loss ended Ukraine’s hopes of playing in the World Cup finals.

7 Days in Kyiv

New British Cinema

Already a November tradition, a festival of new outstanding British films is taking place in Kyiv. This year’s program includes six movies: “Looking...

The Mungolian Jet Set

The Mungolian Jet Set project that performed in Kyiv’s Khlib Club last June is now back with a vengeance at the same location, to play at one of...

News

Polanski will not agree to extradition

PARIS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Roman Polanski will not agree voluntarily to being extradited to the United States over a 1970s child sex case, the film director's lawyer said in an interview with French daily Le Figaro published on Nov. 20.

"New Moon" aims for big bite from box offices

LOS ANGELES, Nov 19 (Reuters Life!) - Hollywood watchers think vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" could take a nearly $100 million bite from movie theater box offices when it debuts this weekend, and score one of the biggest openings ever for a non-summer film.

City Life

City Life

Numerous coffee shop chains have already become a characteristic feature of Kyiv’s restaurant scene. Judging by their growing number, it’s possible to deduce that the business is going well. The question is: are they any good?

City Life with Alexandra Matoshko

“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.

Shopping

Meeting the legend: Chanel boutique opens

Probably the most recognized brand name in fashion and luxury goods, symbolizing Parisian couture at its best, Chanel has found its way to Kyiv. The official retailer boutique opened in the city a few weeks ago.

City Walk

Podil: A great place to walk off stress

Even before the inhabitants of Kyiv started walking around with gauze masks on their faces to avoid catching the flu, the city seemed to suffer from a lack of oxygen. Not long ago praised as one of Europe’s greenest urban centers, the medieval town is now besieged by cars and their aggressive drivers, who sometimes recall ancient steppe warriors in their contempt for civilized pedestrians. The sidewalk is often no safer than the side street.

The garbage heap of history at the Waste Museum

The Waste Museum belongs to those lesser-known museums of Kyiv, not listed in most tourist guides, but is an interesting place to visit for almost anybody.

Chat Room

Prominent Israeli jazzman Avishai Cohen shares experiences

Israeli jazz musician Avishai Cohen is only 38 years old. But he’s a fast-rising star in his profession.

Konstyantyn Striukov, leading MTV Ukraine

MTV Ukraine has a new face. Blue-eyed and nearly two meters tall, he could as well work on Fashion TV.

KP Choice

Adventures at the Sky Quest Rope Park

If you want to test your physical fitness, strength and coordination, visit Sky Quest Rope Park – the first indoor ropes course in Kyiv. You can conquer its challenging obstacles or relax, relieving stress from the office.

Protasiv Yar opens new skiing season

The only place in Kyiv where you can already see the “real” winter deal is Protasiv Yar ski complex, located in a 20-minute walking distance from the Respublikanskiy Stadium metro station.

Food

Gourmet shops offer alternative to restaurants

After years of hardship, the gourmets of our city can rejoice at last. They will be able to satisfy their hunger for exquisite delicacies without having to go out to a restaurant or taking a trip abroad, as the first proper gourmet shop in Kyiv, Delight, opens its doors.

Check out Kobalt, Kaiserhof and Single

While the Kyiv Post food section no longer exists (along with most of the entertainment and culture Guide), a temporary casualty of the economy, it’s certainly no reason to stop reporting the latest news from the city’s ever-growing restaurant scene.