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BUSINESS CLUBS; ENGLISH CLUBS; CONVERSATION PRACTICE; FREE RUSSIAN; PUBLIC SPEAKING; FIND A ROOMMATE; INTERNATIONAL CLUBS; MUSIC/ARTS/DANCE CLUBS; RELIGION CHRIST CHURCH, KYIV; INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, KIEV; KIEV RUNNERS’ CLUB; SUPPORT GROUPS

BUSINESS CLUBS


Ukrainian-Dutch Business Club “Kyiv-the Netherlands” (www.ukraine-holland.org.ua) invites you to our regular meetings every 1st Thursday of each month (except August). Together we meet guests, exchange information, create business network and go through training. Please contact us at info@ukraine-holland.org.ua.


The British Business Club in Ukraine meets every Saturday for Business Discussion and once every month for networking membership of the BBCU is by invitation only and is open to individuals and companies. Please e­mail: administrator@bbcu.com.ua.


Free English Discussions about Internet­ marketing. Bold Endeavours, a UK marketing and Web­development company, welcomes senior marketing managers/directors to an English ­language discussion group about search engines and internet marketing at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Call 536­11­01, or register on­line at www.bold.com.ua


ENGLISH CLUBS


Native English speakers. Meet the best and the brightest in Kiev, well-educated, ambitious, and talented young people 20-30. Share your English skills and make new friends. Everyone welcome to visit free. We also organize picnics, balls and excursions. Five days a week at different locations. Please contact Mark Taylor at jmt260@hotmail.com for more information.


Speak English with native speakers. Conversational club with thematic discussions on Sundays. For more information please contact Vadym at vadik_s@ukr.net, 80667674407


Free speaking English club in Irpen on Saturdays at Lan School. Call 8093-623-3071.


FREE English Speaking Club. Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Gloria Jeans Coffees (118 Chervonoarmiyska). Make new friends and discuss interesting topics. A native American host will facilitate to help with grammar and vocabulary. Learn, improve and practice your English for free! Contact Greg at: greg@gregcardenas.com or 80935307336 to reserve your seat. All ages and expats are welcome. Discounted coffee for all members!


The “Only English” Club organized by NAI Pickard in Shooters (22 Moskovskaya) with native speakers. The first Thursday of every month, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. For more details contact: nkhlystun@naipickard.com, tel: 8044-270-7345


Improve your English speaking skills and have fun. Be prepared to speakEnglish most of the time with native speakers. Conversational club, thematic discussions on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information please contact Vadym. e­mail: vadik_s@ukr.net80667674407


Free International conversation club on Fridays at 7 p.m. at English Language Center. Interesting topics for discussion, studying the Bible sometimes. Join us at 2B Nikolsko-Slobidska, office No. 277 (m. Levoberezhnaya) and 76 Irpenskaya, office No. 31 (m. Akademgorodok. The ELC LTD. Tel. +38(044)5811989. www.english.in.ua.


Free speaking club every Saturday, starting 2 pm at Lan School atPeremohy Prospect 7A, http://www.blcis.cominfo@blcis.com

Are you a native English speaker? We are glad to invite you to make an English Speaking Club with us. Call 80676203120(Olga) email Olga.Bondar@atlantm.com.ua


Conversational club, thematic discussions on Saturdays. If you came to Ukraine ­ this is possibility to meet other people, to study Ukrainian culture, get to know its customs, traditions. Please contact Elena mob. 8-067-661-51-06 e­mail: lo_ahead@mail.ru


Native English speakers. Meet well­-educated, ambitious, and talented young people. Share your English skills and make new friends. Every Sunday at 10a.m. near metro station Beresteyska at the International Institute of Business, Dehtyarivska 51. Please contact Mark Taylor at jmt260@hotmail.com.


Daily English at PHOENIX CENTER.Improve your Business & Communication Skills in Free Conversation Classes. US & UK Native Speakers. Now by Pechersk Metro. Tel: 599­6080e­mail: Phoenix7kiev@yahoo.com

Free English/German conversation club on Sundays. blvr.Druzhbi Narodiv, 18/7, office No.3, Everyone is welcome. 529-­75-77.

Australian English Conversation Club. Free group lessons every Tuesday at 7 pm.


CONVERSATION PRACTICE


25-year native English speaking student inKharkovneeds Ukrainian friends for mobile conversation or face to face meeting. Free English conversation for free Russian lessons. 80932980063


Russian conversation club for foreigners.

Different groups for people with different language skills. Write us at russiantutor_kiev@i.ua



Russian conversation club for foreigners.

Different meetings for beginners, for people with intermediate and advanced language knowledge natalia1503@i.ua, 308-097-46-97-97-2


"Ukrainian girl, 27, would like to meet friends-native Spanish speakers, to practice Spanish (learning now), tour around Kiev, become friends. speak fluent English and Russian, aver. German. Please email me at tvitalya.00@gmail.com"




Ukrainian woman (35) is looking for English language practice in exchange for history of Kiev, sightseeing. Natalia +38-067-936-18-39, natalrak@ukr.net


Ukrainian lady 35 is looking for English conversation practice with native speakers in exchange for Russian/ Ukrainian practice during friendly meetings, socializing and sightseeing. If you are interested please contact me by email: fineness@ukr.net


Latin guy, 29 y.o. recently arrived in Kyiv would like to meet someonewho can help me with the basics of Russian and/or Ukranian andalso for friendship. Spanish is my native tongue and I am fluent in English. If you like dancing is a plus. Please send e mail to sobrelascimas@yahoo.com or call 809306 29065 sms if N.A.


Center of Serbocroation Language offers Language courses with native

teachers. Video and book library. Conversation club. Call 8068 2403725, Stefan.


Professional Russian language lessons in exchange for English practice

Natalia +38-067-936-18-39.


A Russian (and Ukrainian) English speaking guy is looking for English (also German) speakers (of foreign origin) for conversation practice. Please contact me by e-mail: renatgis@yahoo.com

Professional Russian language lessons in exchange for English practice. Natalia +38-067-936-18-39


A Ukrainian intelligent girl (28) will meet native speakers of American English to socialize and practice together Russian/Ukrainian in exchange for American English. Please feel at ease to write to me: lexia2005@yandex.ru. You are welcome!


Professional Russian language lessons in exchange for English practice

Natalia +38-067-936-18-39


Looking for Spanish conversation practice in Kyiv with a native speaker in exchange for free Russian and English practice. Write to tala@email.com


I am looking for English conversation practice.(Sightseeing or free Russian lessons are possible.) natalrak@ukr.netNatalia (34 y.o.) +38-097-46-97-97-2


Ukranian girl, looking for English speaking friends. Kyiv sight-seeing on weekends. I think we`ll find a lot of things to talk about. Please contact Yulia. cheary@narod.ru, 8 068 361 77 21


Ukrainian girl is looking for English friends for exchange mutual interesting conversations in English and in Russian. Julia. e-mail: mishel_u@ukr.net

Russian and Ukrainian conversation club for foreigners. Russian and Ukrainian native speakers are also invited. rusukrconvers@ukr.net


An intelligent Ukrainian girl will meet native speakers of English and German to practice these languages, and Russian for them, andexchange interesting cultural peculiarities of our cultures. If you are interested pls write to: natalia.ukraine@gmail.com


Ukarinian girl will meet friends from all over the world visiting Kyiv for communication and exchanging the cultural, political, economical experiences andviewpoints. My email is margaritkas@yahoo.com


Entrepreneurial Ukrainian guy would like to make contact with expats and enjoy Kyiv sights. Very keen on

Ukrainian-English languages exchange and finding creative ideas. Contact Taras: +380976423423, 182soso@gmail.com, icq 259533345


Free Russian/Ukrainian conversation practice in exchange for English conversation practice with native speakers. I am a lawyer and also interested in education in Europe, business contacts and interesting ideas. Please contact 8 093 921 60 50. Alex.

Looking for free Spanish conversations practice with a native speaker in exchange for free Russian or Ukranian practice with a friendly and well-read native speaker.Contact Natasha (25) e-mail: moskalyk@voliacable.com; tel.: 8-066-300-50-42


Translation help wanted, Ukrainian/Russian to English, for interviews about Chernobyl, usually one day per week, trade for English tutoring or conversation. Contact Michael at 8067-500-6475, help@mfrphoto.com.


Ukrainian girl, 26, would like to learn Serbian language and is looking for language practice in exchange for russian, ukrainian or english conversation practice. Please email me at tvitalya.00@gmail.com


Ukrainian girl is looking for English practice with native speakers in return for Russian practice. Please,contact Victoria 80676017319(leviktoria@mail.ru)


Spanish lessons / conversation practice in exchange for French lessons (elementary level) or English conversation practice. Write to eterno@inbox.ruor call 80683539359


FREE RUSSIAN conversation practice in exchange for ENGLISH practice(native speakers). Sasha,30. I will help new coming expats to adjust to Ukraine. (sightseeing, socializing etc) +380975763706 bakara2000@yandex.ru


I’m looking for English conversation practice with a native speaker in exchange for Russian. Elena: prehelen@bigmir.net


Spanish guy (30 y.o.), new in Kyiv, would like to practice Russian with Ukrainian native speakers in exchangefor English, Spanish or French. 809 8540 1655. bushpilot2001@hotmail.com


Australian guy, 33, willing to provide English practice for Ukrainian practice during fun outings. Please send email & photo, to kangaru75@gmail.com


A native English speaker will exchange language practice for Spanish, French, German or Italian with the relevant native speaker. Ask for Sophia 80637528141 or email: leballetdamour@gmail.com


Russian/English conversation practice in exchange forFrench and Italian conversation practice with native speakers, on weekends. Please, contact Irina by e­mail at irinasn@ukr.net.


PUBLIC SPEAKING


ArtTalkers Toastmasters International club invites those interested in improving their public speaking, communication skills, English and creative abilities to join its meetings on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Art Library ( Biblioteka Mistetstv) at Povitroflotskiy Prospect 10, near Vokzalna Metro. Call 8096-565-6229, web http://arttalkers.wordpress.com, email arttalkers@gmail.com


The American Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club invites English speaking business professionals to advance their presentation and communication skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We meet each Wednesday at 7.30 p.m., at the Microsoft Ukraine office, 75 Zhylyanska St., Floor 4, Business Center Eurasia. To receive further details on the Club and its Membership, please contact Yuliya Kobuk, Club’s Vice President Membership, at yuliya.kobuk@asterslaw.com.


European Business Association Toastmasters Club invites enthusiastic, goal­oriented people to learn and improve their communication and leadership skills in friendly learning and supportive environment. We meet every Monday at 7.30 p.m. at American Councils at Melnykova, 63. For details please contact Iryna Nikolaenko at Irina_n_s@ukr.netor call 8­067­605­98­27


Dnipro Hills Toastmasters Club would like to invite success­oriented people to learn and develop public speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Join us Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the International Institute of Business at Dehtyarivska, 51. For detailed information, please contact Andriy Yaroshenko at andrey.yaroshenko@gmail.com or call +380 (95) 846 9999.


Kyiv Toastcrackers Club, a part of Toastmasters International, is a worldwide organization that helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking through effective oral communication. We invite new people to benefit from the meetings on Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. at the House of Scientists, 45a Volodymyrska St. For more information see www.toastcrackers.kiev.uaor email Olga Pogorelova at toastcrackers@mail.ru.


INTERNATIONAL CLUBS


The International Women’s Club of Kyiv (IWCK) welcomes women from around the world to join our support network and participate in our extensive social and charitable programs. For more information, look at our website www.iwck.org, call or email the IWCK office to Yaroslava Neruh who is IWCK Program Coordinator: 234­3180, office@iwck.org. Address: 39 Pushkinska, #51, entrance 5, door code 38.


The Rotaract Club Kyiv-­Centre meets on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ivana Franko str. 16/2 in the library of Adama Mitzkevycha. For more information, please visit web site www.rotaract.kiev.ua/en.

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The Rotary Club Kyiv­Center meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Trehsvyatitelska in the Premiere Cafe. For more information, please contact either Mominul Hoque +38 096 959 6610 or e­mail: rc_kyiv_center@yahoo.com, or Koslinsky Peter +38 044 234 2091, +38 044 234 0352, +38 050 310 8374.


Amnesty International English Speaking Group. Meetings are being held every other Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Become informed, get involved and brush up on your English. Meetings are held at the German Lutheran Church, Vul. Luteranska 22. Call/email for moredetails.8066 247 4099. amnestykiev@yahoo.com.


Democrats Abroad Ukraine is the official organization of the Democratic Party in Ukraine; connecting Americans with U.S. politics and the Democratic Party; registering, informing, and motivating voters; supporting U.S. candidates, holding events, and fundraising. To join, email info@democratsabroad.org.ua.


The Kyiv Multinational Rotary Club welcomes all Rotarians who are in Kyiv and new potential Rotarians. Our meetings are conducted in English and are held every Wednesday evening at 19:00, at the Bukovyna Restaurant, 107 Zhylyanska Street in Kyiv. For a map and further information please consult our website at: http://kmrclub.org.


The Kyiv Lions Club is one of 45,000 Lions Clubs around the world, we raise funds and provide services to help those most in need in our community by supporting charities in our chosen sectors of giving, Children, the Disabled, and the elderly. We meet on the second Monday of every month in the downstairs bar of the Golden Gate Irish Pub at 19:00. For more information contact Paul Niland on +380 44 531 9193 or paul.niland@primerosfunds.com


The Kyiv Rotaract Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Stoned Baboon, 39 B. Khmelnytskoho. For more information, please contact Oleg Lukashik at 8­050­643­2802, or email victoria.e@mail.ru, or lucas41@mail.ru.



MUSIC/ARTS/DANCE CLUBS


Amateur English Theatre invites people (25­-40 years old) to try themselves on the stage. It is free of charge. If you are artistic, have a loud voice and can attend rehearsals each Saturday 14:00­17:00, call us 223-­59-­19

“Alma Latina” all Dance Studio invite you to share with us a joy and energy of Salsa, Cha­cha­cha, Merengue, Bachata,


Reggaeton from Peruvian Maestro. Also, Strip and Baily Dace with the professionals. Dance with Me! mail: www. almalatina.kiev.ua, 8 (067) 953 40 40, 8 (063) 377 80 50


The Club­studio “Cubano Boom” invites you to Latin dance classes. Our dance teacher from Cuba will present to you Salsa, Cha­cha­cha, Merenge, Bachata lessons. For more information call 8­067­798­36­92. www.cubanoboom.com.ua


RELIGION


Next Sunday, March 29 there will be a Holy Communion service (in English) lead by the visiting Archdeacon of the Diocese of Europe and the head of the Intercontinental Church Society. All Christians are welcome. The service will be followed by a bring-and-share meal. We hope to see you at 3 p.m. at 22 Luteranska Street. Please e-mail: christchurchkyiv@yahoo.co.uk or call 8-067-595-4862 for directions.


CHRIST CHURCH, KYIV. We are the Anglican/Episcopal Church, serving the English-speaking community in Kyiv. We meet Sundays at 3 p.m. at St Catherine’s German Lutheran Church, 22 Luteranska Street, 5 minutes walk from Khreshatyk. Bible study is on Tuesdays at 7.30pm - please call Todd on 8 050 355 25 19 for more information. www.acny.org.uk/8592


You are invited to the St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Roger McMurrin is its founding pastor. Music for worship is provided by the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Worship services are held every Sunday at 2:30 pm at the House of Artistic Collectives (Veriovka Choir Hall, 4th floor) at 50/52 Shevchenko Blvd. Telephone: 235-45-03 or 235-69-80.


INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, KIEV. English and Spanish Bible Study Classes. We invite you to weekly services at 10.30 a.m. Saturdays at 13A Miropolskaya str. (m. Chernigovskaya, 2­nd stop by a tram ­ Boichenka. Central entrance of two­storey building). Tel.: 8093­757­6848, 8044­542­3194.


Word of God Church offers Bible Studies every Sunday & Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school, nursery for children. For more information call: 517-­51-­93.


Science of Kabbalah teaches methods to find the answer to question about sense of life. Lessons for beginners are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Center of Health, 29 Vladimirskaya, St. www.kabbalahportal.org, tel. 331­03­61, (050) 865­82­18.


International Baptist Church invites you to our English language worship services (Sundays 10 am.) We are located near Vyrlytsya Metro in the downstairs hall of Transfiguration Church, Verbitskovo Street 30B. http://livingvinechurch.googlepages.com/


Bible study Tuesday evening. Do come and join us, visitors welcome. We meet at 3 p.m. every Sunday, at the

German Lutheran Church, 22,Luteranska Street, 5 minute walk up the hill from Khreschatik metro. Contact 234­1447 angkyiv@yahoo.co.uk acny.org.uk/8592


The Evangelic Presbyterian Church of the Holy Trinity invites you to our worship service, held in Ukrainian and Russian with simultaneous English translation. We meet each Sunday at 50/52 T. Shevchenko, #402 (4th floor). Worship begins at 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 11:20 a.m. Pastor Ivan Bespalov (tel. 246­7576). Email: ibespalov@mail.ru.


Kiev International Bible Church, an English­language evangelical non­denominational church meeting at 10:30 am Sundays at 34A Popudrenka, between Darnytsya and Chernihivska metro stops, isa Bible­centered“church for the nations”and place of joy for people wanting growth, and fellowship. Contact: 501­80­82 orkievIBC@gmail.com.


International Christian Assembly meets on Sundays at Holosiyivska 57near the MIR hotel on the first floor. English Fellowship gathers at 10:30 a.m. and Korean Fellowship gathers at 1 p.m. Please call Paul (8050­382­2762) and Olga (8050­695­9205), or go to www.ica­kiev.com.


SOCIAL, SPORT AND HEALTH CLUBS


Kiev Hash House Harriers club meets every second Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Bierstube Pub, 20 Chervonoarmiyska St. (near L’va Tolstogo metro station). For more details visit website www.h3.kiev.ua.



SUPPORT GROUPS

Individual consultations, psychological support in divorce, family relations, stress management,health issues, relaxation, self­esteem, personal development. Call Elena: +380972946781.


Alcoholics Anonymous English Speaking Group meets Sat 10.30 am at 17d Kostyolna St. Meets Sun, Tues, Thurs at various locations. aa­kyiv@ukr.net 8067 234­86­99 / 8050 331­50­28 (Jon)


Counseling/advising in relationships, personal growth, body/ mind/spirit matters. Well­known Ukrainian psychologist counsels ex­pats in English and French in the center of Kyiv (Lyuteranska). See www.hohel.kiev.ua, or call 8­050­595­3686 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.


Individual psychological counseling for Russian­ and English­speakers. Family issues, mood disorders, anxiety, depression. Psychological Rehabilitation & Re­socialization Center ­ call Elena Kornyeyeva 8­050­573­5810 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or email: kornyeyeva@rambler.ru.


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