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?
January 21 at 19:46 | Alexandra Matoshko

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.
January 13 at 14:00 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko 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.
December 17, 2008 at 19:48 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko 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.
December 10, 2008 at 19:25 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko Several years ago, Kyiv roads were filled with big boards advertising social slogans such as “The country lacks Oscar winners: Make Love!”
December 03, 2008 at 19:38 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko 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.
November 26, 2008 at 19:23 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko 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.
November 19, 2008 at 19:48 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko What do you need to keep local cinema goers happy? Hollywood blockbusters, comfortable seats, and popcorn seem to be enough.
November 12, 2008 at 21:19 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko They finally did it. After threatening to raise public transport fares for the past few years, the city administration finally increased the costs four-fold starting Nov. 4.
November 05, 2008 at 20:18 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko The best way to party is to do it spontaneously. In this case, even if you don’t end up having a really good time, you can never be as disappointed as you would be, if you planned something way ahead and had high expectations.
October 29, 2008 at 20:07 | Alexandra Matoshko
City Life with Alexandra Matoshko Christina Aguilera’s show was an event not to be missed. That’s why I was surprised to see no big crowds in front of Palats Sportu shortly before the concert was supposed to begin on Oct. 21. Inside the situation was similar. The concert hall was quite empty.
October 22, 2008 at 23:05 | Alexandra Matoshko