Kiev Check-in - March 2017 Issue by Kiev Check-in

March 2017

INTERVIEW WITH ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

Discover Kiev - The City of Intrigue

UKRAINIAN CUSINE

MEDICAL TOURISM

12 MUST SEE SIGHTS

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW IN THE CITY

COOL BARBERSHOPS IN KIEV

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Issue 2017/3

CONTENTS EDITOR’S WELCOME TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

3 4-10

WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY

11-12

CULTURE & TRADITIONS – International Women’s Day

13-14

INTERVIEW – 6 Questions for Andriy Shevchenko

16-17

LOST IN UKRAINE – Top 5 Barbershops in Kiev

18-19

SECRETS OF KIEV – Ukrainian Cuisine Restaurants - Culinary Guide

20-21

TOP KIEV DESTINATIONS – Kiev’s 12 Amazing Sights

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MONTHLY TIPS – Top 9 March Tips for Kiev Visitors

26-27

HEALTH & WELLBEING – Where to Go for Reproductive Services in Kiev

28-29

BUSINESS CORNER – A Foreigner’s Guide to Incorporating Business in Ukraine

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USEFUL CONTACTS & RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND

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Welcome to Kiev in the spring!

Publisher: Contact Ukraine LLC Chief Advisor: Pradeep Boparai Editor-in-Chief: Nadiia Yakovenko Legal Advisor: Tetiana Yakovenko Editor: David Yost Designers: Kateryna Kosmina Mariana Ianovska Photography: Multiple Sources

For feedback, advertising, or general enquiries, please contact kievcheckin@contactukraine.com Tel. +38 068 118 0505 Kiev Check-in is an English language monthly magazine, aimed to promote tourism to Kiev and highlight local events, news, attractions, leisure options, and investment opportunities in the city. Registration Information: Kiev Check-in is registered with Ministry of Justice of Ukraine as a print media (license number КУ № 802-439Р).

After the long winter months, you can feel how Nature awakens in these first spring days, reaching out to peo ple’s silent desires and prompting life. Kiev changes, too, and for the better! People start to think about getting fitter, look better and start to go out more. In our March issue, you’ll find vital tips on where to go and wh at to see in Kiev during this lovely season. Check our Top Events Calendar on pgs. 4-10, and choose the ones that match your interests! Men as well as women need to take care themselves to get ready for the spring. We’ve therefore prepared an overview of Kiev’s best barber shops, located in the city center, where beauty professionals will make you look refreshed and stylish in a relaxin g and entertaining atmosphere. Whether you already love or just want to sample Ukrainian cuisine , don’t miss out our culinary guide to the most delicious restaurants of Kie v. Here you’ll find not only a great var iety of Ukrainian traditional dish es, but also learn more about Ukrainian cult ure and traditions. Want to stay in Kiev for longer , or even open your own busine ss here? Our partner ContactUkraine has pre pared a comprehensive Guide to Opening a Business in Ukraine. Along with the freshening spring air, March brings International Women’s Da y, which this year is celebrated on Wednesday, 8 March. The Kiev Check-in team heartily wis hes all women, girls, mothers and grandmothers the best on this holiday of femininity, beauty and peace, and we wish men to be especially genero us and caring on this day… Let us welcome spring in Kiev, and make the best out of this month !

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TOP EVENTS CALENDAR 4

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TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

MARCH 2017

CONCERTS Mar 02

October Palace (1 Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley)

ZHENYA KHMARA “THE WHEEL OF LIFE” Zhenya Khmara is a famous Ukrainian piano virtuoso, ﬁnalist of “Ukraine’s got talent” and musician of “X Factor Ukraine” shows. The new program “The Wheel of life” is a musical-philosophical parable about good and evil, love and hate, light and dark. The piano performances will be accomplished by vocal of ULI RUD, creative graphics, and bright light show.

Mar 08

Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine (1-3/11 Arkhitektora Horodetskoho Str.)

Shooters (22 Moskovs’ka Str.)

ROMANTIC SAND MUSIC Kateryna Dziuba, the winner of the international competition of sand animation, will use unusual pictures and magic painting to illustrate the classic music. During the evening visitors will hear and see such famous composition as “The Four Seasons”, “Bésame mucho”, “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” so the whole concert will be transformed into the sand fantasy accompanied by the orchestra. kiev.karabas.com/en/romanticheskayamuzyka-peska-1

Mar 08

Sentrum Music Palace (11 Shota Rustaveli Str.)

FRYDAY AFTERWORK SPRING PARTY; WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL

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Mar 10

Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine (1-3/11 Arkhitektora Horodetskoho Str.)

SHADOW SHOW TEULIS

FRANK IERO AND THE PATIENCE

Ukrainian theater of shadows TEULIS presents the new show “Everlasting story.” This fairy tale includes concernings on life, human pragmatism, and love and is ﬂavored with the great portion of humour. Be ready to experience the mastery of body language, effective 3D technologies, authorial music, and only vivid impressions.

American musician, former rhythm and backup vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance, Frank Iero will present the new album “Parachutes” within a solo punk rock project “Frank Iero and the Patience”. The album consists of 12 songs about the thirst for love and favor and is performed in posthardcore style.

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Welcome to Women’s Day 2017 Fryday Afterwork party! This special networking event, organized by Fryday™: Kyiv, will be attended by a celebrity guest - a famous musician who will perform for guests. The evening promises to be full of interesting acquaintances, and pleasant surprises. Entrance fee: 100 UAH, registration is not required. www.facebook.com/events/146028452576185

Mar 12

MonteRay Live Stage (8 Prorisna Str.)

ARKONA BAND

Mar 09

October Palace (1 Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley)

JETHRO TULL Visit the concert of the progressive British rock band “Jethro Tull” led by vocalist/ﬂautist/guitarist Ian Anderson. Their music is characterized by the special vocal style, unique ﬂuting, unusual and often complicated song structure.

Russian pagan metal band heavily inﬂuenced by Russian folklore and Slavic mythology “Arkona” announces the tour for the 15th anniversary and will visit Kiev on March 12. The band has already become famous worldwide and is proud of its 7 albums, numerous videos, DVDs, and concert releases. https://kiev.karabas.com/en/arkona

https://kiev.karabas.com/jethro-tull

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TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

Mar 16

Event Hall Freedom (134 Kyrylivska Str.)

Mar 19

Sentrum Music Palace (11 Shota Rustaveli Str.)

SWANS 6 years ago an American experimental rock band “Swans” celebrated the reformation. However, now the band announces its breakup and organizes the great farewell tour to say “Goodbye” to its faithful fans. THE THIRD BALL OF THE OPENING OF THE WEDDING SEASON This year a luxury wedding ball promises to amaze and delight the audience by its special program. It includes the fashion shows of plus-size wedding dresses designed by Elena Morar, evening dresses designed by Oksana Mukha, unique dance workshops by Vitaly Zagoruiko, the new illusion show by Roman Bondarchuk, the performance of Balldance Theater by Vitaliy Zagoruiko, fourchette, a lot of gifts and positive emotions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit their concert in Kiev on March 19. https://kiev.karabas.com/swans

Mar 25

Palace “Ukraine” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)

Event Hall Freedom (134 Kyrylivska Str.)

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR (LCGC) The concert of LCGC is a great opportunity for all Kiev citizens and visitors to hear a successful gospel choir from the United Kingdom known for its funk-ﬂavoured gospel ﬂair, swing-beat, rhythm and blues with invigorating choreography and vocal gymnastics. Well-known sound-track to “The Lion King” was recorded by the choir together with rock star Elton John and went on to be nominated for the Best Original Song at the 1995 Academy Awards. kiev.karabas.com/london-community-gospelchoir

Mar 18

Palace “Ukraine” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)

Carribean Club Concert Hall (4 S.Petliury Str.)

KIEV TANGO PROJECT

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS “Battle Of The Bands” is a live music competition joined by two leading bands: National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (NAONI) directed by Victor Hutsal and one foreign orchestra that is not deﬁned right now. You can participate in the selection of this foreign orchestra via the link:bitvaorkestrov.com and will be able to vote and choose the best band among these 2 during the event. The show will gather more than 150 musicians, dancers, masters who will bring the atmosphere of real international music battle.

KIEV TANGO PROJECT brought together talented musicians who are fond of tango and constantly experiment in this style translating everything around them into the language of tango music. You will hear the exclusive arrangements and cover versions of the favorite songs in the tango style. The highlight of the concert - the exciting stories about tango from Oleksiy Kogan. kiev.karabas.com/kiev-tango-project-2

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“VIVA! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF UKRAINE” IX Awarding ceremony “Viva! The most beautiful people of Ukraine” is conducted annually upon the initiative of the magazine “VIVA! Ukraine” and this year will be held on March 18. The concert program includes the announcement of the winners in nomination “The most beautiful people in Ukraine” according to Viva reader’s opinion and the shows of the famous Ukrainian performers. Traditionally, you may see celebrities walking the red carpet before the grandiose concert. sk.viva.ua

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TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

Mar 28

Palace “Ukraine” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)

Mar 30

Palace “Ukraine” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)

Mar 31

Palace “Ukraine” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.)

ZLATA OGNEVICH “MY STORY” Ukrainian singer, participant of the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Zlata Ognevich invites you to visit her concert in March. The show “My story” performed by the singer together with “Freedom-ballet” will represent the signiﬁcant aspects of Ukrainian culture development. Zlata would like to express her own vision of the world, the life, and the home country. kiev.karabas.com/en/zlata-ognevich

COMEDY WOMAN

THE GREAT GATSBY

Humorous show “Comedy Woman” — is a direct answer to the eternal male question: “Are women able to joke?” Yes, they are!

The Great Gatsby is a choreographic show, created by an international team of professionals and is based on the famous novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The easygoing, elegant, relaxing, glamorous, with a pinch of self-irony and sarcasm show, will convince you it is true! The concert is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of this talented woman band who promises to present colorful and exciting musical performance.

The performance unites the various parts of art: classical ballet, contemporary dance, and cinematography and becomes rather popular worldwide in recent years. gatsbyballet.com/eng

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TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

MARCH 2017

BUSINESS & EXHIBITIONS Mar 01

Leonardo Business Center (17/52 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Str.)

Mar 01-03

IEC, (15, Brovarsky Avenue)

Mar 02-03

Fairmont Grand Hotel (1 NaberezhnoKhreshchatytska Str.)

KYIVBUILD UKRAINE KyivBuild is a construction industry exhibition in Ukraine supported by the Ministry for Regional Development, Building and Housing of Ukraine and the National Union of Architects of Ukraine. LECTURE OF THE FUTURE BY CECILY SOMMERS European Junior Academy of Science launches the series of lectures within the project “Lectures of the future.” On March 01 the special guest Cecily Sommers will conduct a lecture «Think Out of the Present: How Future Trends Inspire Innovations». She is known as a futurist, expert on innovations from the U.S. and the author of Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next. The event is free of charge subject to prior registration.

It is a meeting point for professionals from the building, mining, road, stone, and metal industries.

Bosco Conference invites you to participate in IV annual international B2C Conference WealthPro Kyiv and get up-to-date information from the key players of the ﬁnancial and tax markets.

KyivBuid covers such major sectors as Building materials & equipment, MetalEx, RoofEx, Plumbing&HeatVent, Cottage, and WinTecExpo.

The event gathers 250 delegates from 30 countries who specialize in Citizenship by Investment, Business immigration, Investment structures, International tax planning,

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Assets and information protection, Corporate structuring, Personal wealth planning, Banking, Private Equity, Conﬁdentiality, etc.

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Mar 03-05

WEALTHPRO UKRAINE

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Contemporary Art Center M17 (102-104 Antonovycha Str.)

“SWISS LANDSCAPE” BY SWISS ARTIST MARTINA BISAZ On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Ukraine, the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine invites you to a photo exhibition “Swiss Landscape” by Swiss artist Martina Bisaz known for her Instagram collaborations and amazing landscapes. m17.kiev.ua

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TOP EVENTS IN MARCH

Mar 14-16

IEC, (15, Brovarsky Avenue)

Mar 28-30

IEC, (15, Brovarsky Avenue)

MEDICAL SPECIALIZED FORUM 2017 Premier Expo organizes the Medical Specialized Forum, professional “education+exhibition” format event that gathers private healthcare professionals. It combines seminars, conferences on the most relevant and innovative trends in medicine and the exposition area. medforum.kiev.ua/eng/about_exhibition

Mar 23

IX INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

Mar 30

Fairmont Grand Hotel (1 NaberezhnoKhreshchatytska Str.)

International Exhibition Centre organizes IX International Trade Fair that is represented by “Plast Expo UA ‘2017”, “Addit Expo 3D ‘2017”, “Kyiv Technical Fair ‘2017.” Here you can get acquainted with equipment and technologies for plastics and rubber production and processing, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, and visit one of the largest machine-building exhibitions in Ukraine. www.iec-expo.com.ua/en

SPORTS Mar 10-12

IEC, (15, Brovarsky Avenue)

MOTOBIKE

UKRAINIAN GAS INVESTMENT FORUM’17

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Ukrainian Gas Investment Forum’17 organized by A7 CONFERENCES is one of the largest global platforms in Ukraine focusing on investment opportunities in the gas market. It brings together representatives of Ukrainian manufacturers and international investors and includes the following topics: the strategy for Ukrainian gas sector development, global trends of gas sector reforming, gas trading in Ukraine, etc.

Infrastructure Investment Summit is one of the greatest events on infrastructure in Ukraine organized by Nobles Fortune, the Centre for Transport Strategies, and American Chamber of Commerce. The conference program includes discussions about pressing problems, debates, workshops, roundtables, international cases, networking and even more.

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The international motorcycle show “Motobike” represents the leading motorcycle brands and introduces a wide range of new bikes and accessories. It is a meeting point for professionals, motorcycle enthusiast, Ukrainian distributors and retailers to get acquainted and discuss the latest trends in the bike industry and make business contacts. www.motobike.ua

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The Kiev Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Square)

InterContinental Hotel (2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Str.)

WWFC CAGE ENCOUNTER 6 This spring will be marked by the signiﬁcant sports event the International Mixed Martial Arts tournament WWFC CAGE ENCOUNTER 6.

“EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS A FACTOR OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS!” A founder of Emotional Intelligence concept David Caruso conducts a master class for everyone interested in increasing his proﬁt. It is focused on: the model of EI; skills you need to use EI in business, leadership, everyday life; how to recognize & control your own feelings & emotions; how to understand the emotions & feelings of the others; the measurements of the EI; the Mayer- Salovey - Caruso EI Test (MSCEIT); how to use EI in making decisions, etc.

All citizens and guests of the city will be able to watch 14 professional ﬁghts of the strongest athletes from Belarus, America, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan, Moldova, France, Brazil, Austria and, of course, Ukraine. kiev.karabas.com/mizhnarodnij-turnir-zizmishanih-yedinoborstv-wwfc-cage-encounter-6

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY

WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY? 1. AVALON SPORT CLUB FIZIKA The entertainment Complex “Avalon” is opening a new fitness area FIZIKA, located right in the Kiev city center. The project is devoted to personal training. The fitness area occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of the Entertainment Complex “Avalon,” with a total area 1,500 sq.m., which includes:  gym  fight club  functional training zone  various types of group training  the Territory of Yoga project with Svetlana Maslennikova  separated SPA area with hammam, massage room and Charcot’s douche  beauty salon, The Brush Location: 3, Leontovicha St., Kiev, Entertainment Complex “Avalon”. Tel. +38 044 278 5005

2. AN ANGEL APPEARS Along with our many tourists, another visitor from a distant land has come to Kiev: an angel. A sculpture of a Hospitality Angel was installed last December near the Kiev city state administration building in Kreschatik, symbolizing our nation’s outstanding hospitality. The sculpture will later be moved to Boryspil Airport to welcome Kiev’s guests. The Hospitality Angel is the sixth angel created for the "Angels of nations, in faith to Ukraine!" project, organized by the Fund of Ignas Yurkonis, various embassies and the support of Kiev’s city state administration. The ﬁnal plan calls for 20 angels, each 1.3 meters in height, to be placed in Kiev’s major tourist spots. The Angel of Enlightenment already brightens the Bulgarian Embassy on St. Michael's Square; the Angel of Destiny from the Embassy of Latvia is positioned in the Postal Square; the Angel of the Brotherhood of Lithuania adorns St. Andrew's Descent; Angel Vera, the Moldova messenger, decorates Kontraktova Square; and Angel Innovation from Israel will travel to the territory Expocenter of Ukraine. Near each sculpture you can see a sign with a message to Ukraine from each brotherhood country.

3. TAPHOUSE BY COLLIDER – NEW MULTI-TAP CRAFT BEER PUB NOW IN YAROSLAVIV VAL (close to the Golden Gates)

The installed angels create a new tourist route, “The Way of the Angels.” By scanning a special code near each sculpture, you can learn its legend, why the angel appeared in this place, what attractions are located nearby and what the sculpture symbolizes.

The ﬁrst Ukrainian Craft Brewery – producing beer since 2012 and known for its variety of unusual ﬂavors – invites to you its new pub, Taphouse By Collider, in Yaroslaviv Val. The pub was founded by two local beer enthusiasts and professional beer tasters, whose main idea is to present to the public alternative and unusual kinds of beer. In addition, you can try a variety of traditional bar snacks and sandwiches. In the near future, Taphouse By Collider plans to organize beer brewery shows and gastronomical dinners with celebrities of the Ukrainian beer stage. Location: 16, Yaroslaviv Val., tel. +38 098 909 4196

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4. KIEV VIRTUAL OFFICE A newly opened Kiev Virtual Office, located in the heart of the business district, is a perfect partner and business platform for any foreign entrepreneur/ affiliate office for any kind of business activity in Kiev. Its basic services include:  A prestigious business address in Kiev downtown luxury business centre (Pechersk district);  Multilingual call center services (they speak English, Russian and Ukrainian);  An individual telephone line;  Multilingual correspondence handling;  Hourly lease of a conference room with a secretary welcoming guests;  A personal secretary service;  A possibility to hold a parking lot on the Business Centre’s property.

5. E-CAR PARKING AT RADISSON BLU HOTEL (22, Yaroslaviv Val St.)

The Kiev Virtual Office offers several subscription plans to meet the client’s needs in the most cost-effective way. In addition, its clients may enjoy discounted prices for lease of a real office in the Business Centre.

On the 23rd of February, Radisson Blu organized an E-Car HUB Garage Party in order to unite representatives of the E-Car business and media and draw public’s attention to beneﬁts of using E-Cars, which are environmentally friendly and meet the needs of modern car users. Ukraine is already in the Top 10 E-Cars sales leaders in all of Europe due to tax incentives as well as infrastructure development in the country. Radisson Blu hotel presented to the public its newly opened E-Car charging station, located just in the garage of the hotel for the convenience of hotel guests and other E-Car users. Oleksandr Timofeev, the Regional Director of Radisson Blu Ukraine, Georgia, Rezidor Hotel Group, said that opening the E-Car charging station is a part of the company's program “Responsible Business”. Already 27 % of the Hotels Rezidor Hotel Group have installed E-Car charging stations, and the number of such E-Car charging stations will only grow.

Contact details: Business-Centre Bashnya #5, 22, Rybalskaya Str., office 14.9; Tel. +380 44 4993131 Website: www.virtualoffice.kiev.ua Email: reception@virtualoffice.kiev.ua

During the event, top E-Car models were presented, such as the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, BMW i3, BMW i8, Smart forTwo Electric Drive, Ford Focus and Nissan ENV 200

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INTERNATIONAL WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY: TRADITIONS OF CELEBRATING IN UKRAINE

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CULTURE & TRADITIONS

I am a woman. What is your superpower? “Shut up, woman. Your day is the 8th of March!” said each man in the world. On the 8th of March, the better half of humankind finally has the right to open its mouth and prove its case all day long. We joke, of course! If you are a man, International Women’s Day is a great occasion to remind your woman of her originality and necessity in your life and make her feel truly special. Initially this holiday had a political context to symbolize the international fight for women’s rights, full equality with men, democracy and peace. As the time passed, the political motives of the holiday moved to the background, and the 8th of March became a women's holiday in Ukraine and other republics of the former USSR. Different countries have different ways of celebrating. Bulgarians, for example, have an interestingly ambiguous attitude to it. Some women even forget about their day or consciously refuse celebration. Others see it as a wonderful opportunity to congratulate themselves, their mothers or their sisters. In Italy, women with close relationships gather and have a great time. The 8th of March in China is a very quiet day. It is not appropriate to give such a traditional gift as a bouquet of flowers. Only a fussy foreigner will be looking for roses, tulips or narcissuses in the streets. Ukrainians always enjoy holidays, celebrations and noisy festivities. International Women’s Day is no exception. One might compare the 8th of March in Ukraine with Mother’s Day in the West, although the Ukrainian holiday is celebrated by all women, including mothers, grandmothers, daughters and girlfriends. Ukrainian men can’t miss the opportunity to express love, gratitude, respect and honor to their dear women. There are no strict traditions of celebrating this comparatively new holiday. Everything depends on the men’s creativity and desire to astonish. It is an official day off in Ukraine, so men can start surprising their loved ones early in the morning: preparing breakfast, coffee in bed, flowers throughout

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the house etc. This beautiful spring holiday is usually celebrated in the family circle with a festive meal and champagne. Another popular choice to celebrate the 8th of March is to visit friends and have a noisy party together. Not only men, but children also congratulate their mothers, mothers congratulate their daughters etc. Special holidays are organized in the kindergartens and at schools where children prepare concerts and present hand-made postcards to their mothers. Some Ukrainian men like to undertake all household duties this day—starting with washing dishes and ending with cooking dinner and looking after the children, so that women can enjoy a full day of rest and focus on themselves. Every woman expects to receive gifts on this day, and she will be really offended if you don’t think of anything interesting and unique for her. Almost every man puzzles his brain over gifts to present the woman, and it is always difficult to guess what she would like to get and what would make her happy. Here are some traditional gifts that a Ukrainian woman will be satisfied with for sure: 1) Flowers are obligatory, whether a bouquet of fresh flowers or flowers in a pot. Choose spring flowers, such as tulips, orchids or snowdrops. They will remind you that a blooming season has come, and your woman will blossom along with them. 2) Don’t give your woman any kitchen tools or appliances if she didn’t ask you for them. Invite her to a restaurant, and let her forget all daily routines and things to take care of. It is a great occasion for her to put on a little black dress and enjoy live music, delicious food and a romantic atmosphere.

3) The best friend of women is jewelry: wonderful earrings, an elegant necklace or luxurious bracelets. Choose something precious, and she will shine bright like a diamond. 4) Consider letting your woman spend the whole day doing beauty procedures. She will be extremely happy to take care of her body, relax and feel like a goddess. 5) Present her with an experience: a hot-air balloon ﬂight, horseback riding, recording a song in a studio, a fashion parade, swimming with dolphins etc. She will be grateful to you for these impressions, which she can keep for the rest of her life. 6) Most of women are fond of chocolates, candies and cakes, and there is no doubt that your darling will enjoy it, if she is not on a diet. Just be attentive when presenting sweets not to make her sad or angry. Tastes differ, but the rule of thumb is to give something that will please the woman. Today, nobody remembers the 8th of March as a revolutionary or political holiday. That is cool! It is much better to speak about love, spring, and beauty, and to give women ﬂowers, gifts and joy this day. When Ukrainians want to wish someone a happy 8th of March, they say the following phrases: З 8 БЕРЕЗНЯ! [I wish you a] Happy 8th of March! Вітаю з 8 березня! Have a happy 8th of March! З Міжнародним жіночим днем! [I wish you a] Happy International Women's Day!

Dear women: Our team wishes you a happy International Women’s Day and hopes everything will make your life brighter, easier, happier and better. May this spring bring you new ideas, interesting meetings and much pleasure. Never forget that you are a woman, and your superpower is inside you.

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6 QUESTIONS FOR ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

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INTERVIEW

MARCH 2017 Andriy Shevchenko is an outstanding football manager and retired Ukrainian footballer who played for Dynamo Kyiv, Milan, Chelsea and the Ukraine’s National Football Team as a striker. Shevchenko is ranked as the fifth top goalscorer in all European competitions with 67 goals. Furthermore, he is the all-time top scorer for the Ukraine’s National Football Team with 48 goals. Shevchenko’s career has been highlighted by numerous awards, the most prestigious of which was the Ballon d’Or in 2004. He won the UEFA Champions League in 2003 with Milan, and he has also won various league and cup titles in Ukraine, Italy and England. Starting from the 15th of July 2016 Andriy Shevchenko is occupying position of a chief coach of the Ukraine’s National Football Team. We decided to ask Andriy Mykolayovych about the Ukrainian team preparations for 2018 FIFA World Cup, development of sports and tourism in Ukraine. 1. Andriy Mykolayovych, how are the preparations for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) coming along for Ukraine’s National Football Team? In general, winter is a difficult period for football. There was a break in our calendar for more than two months, and it is always hard for football players to return to a competitive rhythm and gain fitness again quickly. Our football match with Croatia is planned for the end of March, and I hope that by then football players of each club will be well prepared and in shape. 2. How can the foundation-level training and coaching infrastructure be improved in Ukraine to produce more world-class footballers?

Both in Kiev and in Milan, I feel at home. My relatives, friends and fans live in these cities. For me, Kiev and Milan are similar in one aspect: in both cities it is difficult for me to walk calmly in the street. 4. What do you think needs to be done to develop Kiev’s tourism?

This is a complex target. Ukraine has enough wellIn Kiev, a lot has already been done for tourists: there trained, qualiﬁed players, and we have modern is a modern airport, and a well-developed hotel and methods. However, in the restaurant infrastructure. In area of general infrastructure opinion, more tourists "For me personally, the best place my development, our football is will want to visit Kiev once in Kiev is the Olympic Stadium. currently lacking. We need they learn more about city’s to spark interest in the game attractions. We have to I spent a long and successful with bright examples, but advertise more of our own career with the Ukraine’s unfortunately, the number Ukrainian things that we are of football clubs is currently proud of, that we want to National Football Team, and this only decreasing, leading show to the world. This is how is my team for life." football players are leaving it’s done all over the world. the country... 5. Tell us about your favorite place in Kiev and why. Ukraine as a state lacks a systematic approach for now, even though the Ukrainian Football Federation For me personally, the best place in Kiev is the Olympic has taken many steps in this direction. Stadium. I spent a long and successful career with the Ukraine’s National Football Team, and this is my team In this case, it is very important to have demand from for life. Here at the stadium, I made my debut, scored the end consumer, from the child or his parents. my ﬁrst goal in the jersey of the national team… Here I scored the last of my career goals against the Sweden National Team during EURO-2012. And now I bring the 3. Andriy Mykolayovych, in your amazing professional team to the stadium as a chief coach and again look career, you have traveled and lived in some of the into faces of football fans, but now from trainer’s bench. Europe’s most beautiful cities. What is your favorite It means a lot to me. city overseas, and how does Kiev compare to this city? I travel a lot indeed, especially now, when I have become a chief coach of the Ukraine’s National Football Team, as Ukrainian footballers play all around Europe! For me, Kiev is the main city in the world. However, part of my soul will always remain in Milan. The cities are not similar, and this is actually good. Milan has a long history and warm weather, and even in winter, it is green.

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6. When will we see younger Shevchenkos on the football pitch? In football, life is like a zebra. After a dark line, there will always be a light one. We will deﬁnitely see more than one famous and even great football player in Ukraine, but all in good time. Ukraine has huge potential; we just have to learn how to realize it. And this is related to everything.

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TOP 5 BARBER SHOPS IN KIEV Looking for a professional shave? The new style or the freshest cut? Or just a ﬁrm handshake and a good conversation over a glass of whiskey? Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll ﬁnd it in Kiev’s barber shops. A barber shop culture has been developing fast in Ukraine for the last years, and is a great attraction for natives and visitors alike. Our reporters checked out several fascinating barber shops here in the city, covering a range of prices, locations and atmospheres. Which is the best one for you?

Lumberjack Barbershop invites you to have a haircut and beard trim, all while drinking whiskey in the atmosphere of legendary Canadian lumberjacks. All barbers are well trained and use the techniques of Vidal Sassoon London. Lumberjack offers Bronze, Silver and Gold cards for repeat customers to earn discounts. You can ﬁnd a new hobby and play chess or other mind games here. Lumberjack Barbershop has already become popular among both Kiev’s citizens and visitors and has four locations throughout the city. Visit them, and you will ﬁnd out what the freedom to simply be yourself feels like! “Was impressed with the level of service. Great haircut, shampoo, conditioning and styling for 300 grievna!” – Andrew Kelly

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LUMBERJACK BARBERSHOP

+38 +3 8 06 63 26 647 70 05 58 22 Pattri riic ce Lum ce mum umba Str tr.. lu um mb berrja j ck ck.b ba arrber berh be rhouse s lumb lu berrjack ja ack c .ssty tyle e/e en Frisor is exclusively men’s territory, with a wood interior and original design that guys did by themselves. This chain has shops in Kiev and 10 more cities throughout the country and is the ﬁrst barbershop in Ukraine founded by masters of hair-cutting. As the founder and famous video blogger Dmitriy Verhovetsky said: “The philosophy of Frisor is freedom, development and family. We are different but live with one idea and move in the same direction. We know the importance of details that together create a coherent picture. We prefer the classics that is advanced, laconic and timeless”. The price of a men’s haircut is UAH 300 (USD 11). Open-minded staff with a good sense of humor and great English, as well as various games, will help you enjoy your stay here.

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BRAZOR BARBERSHOP

BRAZOR Barbershop also has its own school for barbers where it trains future masters and selects the most talented professionals to join its international team, which is currently consisting of barbers from Ukraine, Kenya, and Australia.

+3 38 0 09 9 96 6 3778855 19 Base 19 eina a Str tr.. BrazorB Bra Br Barb bersh errsh shop op op ww www ww. w.br b azor.com com m.u ua A modern men’s club with nothing in excess – stylish, in good taste, and composed! Well-trained and experienced barbers have an eye for traditional techniques and promise to make your beard look truly “magic” as in the famous Soviet book The Old Genie Hottabych.

Located in the heart of the capital, BRAZOR Barbershop (RAZOR+BLADE, also sounds similar to BROTHER) was designed as an exclusively male socializing place where top-class professional barbers serve you with a friendly and understanding attitude. After your trim, you are always welcome to watch some football matches or other TV, play a console game, and network with like-minded people. A man’s haircut will cost you about 400 UAH (USD 15).

The staff is ﬂuent in English so feel free to contact them.

HOTTABYCH BARBERSHOP

Located near Lybidska Metro Station, Hottabych Barbershop attracts attention with its bright showcase, friendly atmosphere and highly professional approach. The cost of men’s haircut is around UAH 300 (USD 11). Here you are always welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea as well as something stronger like cool beer or exclusive whiskey. Most of the barbers know English well, so you can communicate easily.

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Daboroda Barbershop is a quality men’s hairdresser where unobtrusive service and a relaxing atmosphere help you enjoy the process of cutting and shaving to the fullest extent. Whether you would like to create a new look or keep your existing one, it would be a great choice for everyone who appreciates simple but tasteful service. Its founder, Oleksiy, opened this place in 2016 to spread barber culture in Ukraine and provide clients with simple and elegant service, without needless fanfare! The men’s haircut will cost you just UAH 250 (USD 9). All guests are treated from the bar, are free to watch TV, and just enjoy the atmosphere! English is widespread among the staff.

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FROM BORSCH TO KIEVSKIY TORT: A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO UKRAINIAN CUISINE Ukraine’s hospitality and delicious meals are known far beyond its borders. Ukraine’s rich soil and hard-working people created an ancient tradition of healthy food prepared with a rich taste. Traditionally, our cuisine is built around meat and fish dishes served with stewed or baked vegetables. Some dishes are more popular during cold winter months (which help you to keep warm), whereas others, with lighter ingredients, are cooked during spring and summer. Even if you do not eat pork or meat generally, you will always find fish or vegetarian dishes in each Ukrainian restaurant menu. Come to Kiev hungry! The culinary masterpieces of our restaurants will fill you up, delight your palate and teach you local traditions at the same time. Don’t miss the opportunity to try:  Traditional Ukrainian dishes like Borsch, Varenyky, Golubsti and pancakes with various stuffings  Salo (finely sliced fat) – a traditional product served in Ukrainian restaurants  Local drinks such as Uzvar, Cherry Nalyvka and Mead (medovukha)  Kiev specialties like Kievskaya kotleta (Kiev cutlet made from chicken), Kievskiy tort (Kiev cake) and “Kyivska Perepichka” (a hot dog store located at the start of Bohdana Khmelnitskogo street.) If you want to taste Ukrainian dishes and learn more about Ukrainian traditions, here are some good places to try the local food in the central Kiev:

TSARSKOYE SELO Located in a magniﬁcent part of the city just near the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Tsarske Selo was one of the ﬁrst Ukrainian national cuisine restaurants when it opened in 1998. You will be treated with great Ukrainian hospitality that, together with the cozy interior of a Ukrainian village, creates a unique atmosphere of comfort and friendliness. The dishes preserve their historical names and are cooked according to the ancient recipes.

+38 (044) 2889775 22 Lavrska St.

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Aside from the high service quality, the personnel speak foreign languages to guarantee a comfortable visit. In the evening, be ready to feel the energy of live music and get closer to Ukrainian culture. Bon appetit, and have a truly tsar-like rest!

SCHEKAVYTSA Schekavytsya, a hybrid restaurant-museum, is a cozy place where residents and visitors can relax and enrich their knowledge of Ukrainian culture. You may choose one of the creatively decorated rooms, taste traditional dishes prepared from old and almost forgotten recipes, and try one of the home-made nastoyanka. The restaurant has won prestigious awards such as the Golden Jaguars, Golden Fortune and European Quality Awards for the high quality of its products and services.

+38 (044) 485-25-79 shekavica.kiev.ua/en/ 46/52 Konstantinovskaya Str.

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In the evening, you can often hear the performances of famous Ukrainian songs by distinguished bands such as the ensemble Berehynya and representatives of the Verovka choir. There are also stylized performances dedicated to the national and religious holidays. All these factors combine to create a friendly, hospitable atmosphere and a great mood for the guests.

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TARAS BULBA Korchma Taras Bulba is notable not only for the rich menu translated into 36 languages, but also for the original atmosphere, distinctive decor and a strong love of Ukrainian food that it successfully popularizes far beyond the national borders. Here you can ﬁnd 18 kinds of authentic and tasty hand-made Ukrainian varenyky; take a photo in Ukrainian traditional costume for free; participate in master classes and ask waiters to conduct the small exhibition along the restaurant-museum with lots of truly authentic things. After 5 pm, visitors can enjoy the waiters dancing, while on Thursday and Fridays, you will hear live traditional music by the National Folk Chorus named G. Veryovka and other national bands Taras Bulba promises to show you that Ukrainian food is soft for the stomach and pleasant for the soul.

+38 093 3423868 2-4/7 Pushkinskaya Str.

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close to Teatralna and Khreshchatyk Metro Stations

SHYNOK Shynok is one of the largest restaurant projects in Kiev, including 6 different conceptual halls performed in modern eco-style with the atmosphere of Ukrainian nature and homes. Cheerful girls and fellows in national clothes bring excellent, modernized traditional dishes that are made only from Ukrainian natural products of local farmers. You may also be interested in visiting pottery, cooking, weaving, painting and other master classes that are regularly conducted in this restaurant-workshop. Visiting Shynok, you will surely notice the magic Ukrainian cow “Malva” – the guardian of the hearth and symbol of the restaurant. People say Malva knows how to make wishes come true. Our team believe it is true! Note that there is a 10% discount for guests who pay with a Visa card.

+38 (044) 285 57 77 28V Lesi Ukrainki Blvd.

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KHUTORETS ON THE DNIEPER Khutorets, situated just on the Dnieper River, is a wonderful place for everyone who would like to try modern Ukrainian cuisine and enjoy the beautiful views of the left bank of the river. Here you will enjoy a rich choice of the best Ukrainian dishes, including 7 types of traditional Ukrainian salo, 5 varieties of borsch, and 7 ﬂavors of varenyky. Even better, there is a unique vodka room with more than 50 types of vodka from different regions of Ukraine. The restaurant constantly organizes different food festivals, trying to surprise the guests with new culinary masterpieces. In March, you are welcome to try the special fasting menu. Every weekend there is a great entertainment program for children, including different master classes and live music in the evening. P.S. The Kievskaya kotleta and Kievskiy tort will wow your taste buds!

+38 067 2091444 10 A Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska Str. famiglia.com.ua/hutorets-na-dnipri/ Once you are in this restaurant, tell to waiter that you are a reader of Kiev Check-in, and you will get delicious varenyky with cherries for free!

People say that “We are What We Eat.” If so, maybe that explains the incredible beauty of Ukrainian women, as well as outstanding sports achievements of Ukrainian men! (Just remember Vasyl Virastyuk, who won the title of The Strongest Man in the World, the world-famous boxing champions Klitschko brothers and many others). A good combination of healthy ingredients and a rich choice of dishes will make you fall in love with Ukrainian cuisine! Find your culinary favorite in Ukraine, and share your impressions with us at kievcheckin@contactukraine.com.

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The Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

KIEV’S 12 AMAZING SIGHTS In spring 1879, a dike on the Tisza River burst, and the ﬂood destroyed all but 300 houses in what was a prosperous town of 60,000 souls. The good news for posterity is that Szeged, near the border with Romania and Yugoslavia, was almost entirely rebuilt over the next few years, resulting in a remarkably uniﬁed cityscape, a quilt of leafy squares and gracious ring boulevards that remains today. A city of chestnut trees and ancient churches, lush parks and modern conveniences, vibrant markets and rich cultural heritage, Kiev is one of Europe’s underappreciated tourist gems. Not sure where to start? Read on below for the secrets of the tour guides themselves! Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, has an ancient and proud history. It’s estimated to be more than 1500 years old — one of the oldest cities in Europe, and also the 7th most populous. The city was founded

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around the ﬁfth century and became the capital of the powerful state of Kievan Rus — the center of Slavic culture. Modern Kiev is a vibrant, bright, green, and cozy city with many historical buildings topped by golden domes, church spires and bell towers, and picturesque landscapes. The city is nestled among seven hills that are very suitable for city observations. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the banks of the Dnipro River and numerous bridges. The city is decorated with thousands of chestnut trees that are considered the city symbol. The main historical neighborhoods in Kiev are the ancient Upper Town, and the Lower Town, consisting of the commercial neighborhood called Podil. Since Kiev breathes so much history, we asked a few leading tour guides to reveal the top historical destinations. Here is what we found:

KHRESHCHATYK STREET & MAIDAN Khreshchatyk Street is the heart of Kiev and a must-stop for all visitors to the city. The street is roughly 1.3 km. in length and stretches from the European Square through the Independence Square (Maidan) to Bessarabska Square, where the famous Besarabsky Market is located. Khreshchatyk was destroyed during World War II, so most of its buildings were rebuilt in the neoclassical style of postwar Stalinist architecture. During weekends and public holidays, Khreshchatyk is closed for road traffic and is a good place to walk and observe local buskers and jugglers which create a festive atmosphere. Every Sunday, you can try traditional Karaoke in the Maidan song contest, organized by a local TV show. People from all over Ukraine compete to become the best singer in Maidan (Independence Square) and get a chance to become a music star. The central areas boast a wide range of stores, cafés, and restaurants where you can try Ukrainian and foreign cuisine. After

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MARCH 2017 Ukrainian Independence, the street was significantly renovated and now looks elegant and spacious — definitely one of the best tourist spots in Kiev! The best way to explore Khreshchatyk is to take a leisurely walk from one end of the street (European Square) to the other end (Bessarabska Square) and then back again on the other side of the street. Enjoy the well-maintained historical buildings (such as the City Council, House with the Star, the Main Post Office building, TsUM — central shopping mall of the city that has just opened after 3 years of reconstruction and others), stop by various stores along the way (don’t miss the newly opened “Vsi.Svoi” shop, where you can find impressive selection of goods by Ukrainian brands), sit down and enjoy some drinks or food at numerous cafes, pubs, and restaurants (try Ukrainian classics like Borsch, Goluptsi, Varenyky and Pancakes), and of course spend some time at the main square of the city, Maidan. Maidan has always played an important role in the history of Ukraine, hosting the “Granite” student revolution (1990) for de-communization and the establishment of an independent state, Orange Revolution (2004), and Euromaidan (2013–2014) — the student movement for European integration.

ANDRIYIVSKY DESCENT Andriyivsky Descent is of one the most beautiful and ancient streets in the city, often called Kiev’s Montmartre. It is a favorite stop for Kiev tourists, and here you can buy handmade souvenirs in the great variety of shops or visit art galleries, cafés and Ukrainian restaurants. The most popular Kiev souvenirs include vyshyvanka (embroidered shirts), painted Easter eggs (pysanka), Ukrainian Matryoshka, handmade linen, jewelry, a big variety of ceramic items and paintings of local artists. The street lies on a steep hill, so wear comfortable shoes while going there. It’s about a 15-minute pleasant walk from Maidan Square. Andriyivsky Uzviz is often associated with world-famous writer Mikhail Bulgakov, author of The Master and Margarita and the White Guards, who lived in the descent in the building No.13. Today, his home has become the

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Literature-Memorial Museum to Mikhail Bulgakov, where you can experience a mixture of the real, biographical world in which the Bulgakov family lived as well as mystical, literary world of heroes of his novel White Guards. If you want to learn the history of this mystic street and ancient Kiev lifestyle, do not miss the One Street Museum located down the Andriyivsky hill, which has a unique collection of fascinating manuscripts, documents, antique books, photographs and postcards, and allows you to feel nostalgic atmosphere of ancient Kiev, as if traveling by time machine. On the top of Andriyivsky Descent, you will find Saint Andrew’s Church, erected in the eighteenth century in royal baroque style. The church was constructed by Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli under the order of the Russian Empress Elizabeth, who decided to construct a summer residence in Kiev, consisting of a palace and a church. Legends say that the place where now the Dnipro River flows was a sea in ancient times, and when Saint Andrew came to the present Kiev territories and put a Cross on the mountain, just where Saint Andrew’s Church stands now, the sea waters went under the ground. After Saint Andrew’s Church was constructed, a deep well appeared under the altar. Therefore, Saint Andrew’s Church is the only church in Kiev which has no bells, as it is believed that the first bell stroke will make water wake up and cover Kiev in one second! Just after Saint Andrew’s Church, turn to the right and see the National Museum of the History of Ukraine, located just near the ruins of the Church of the Tithes (tenth century), in an area that has been declared a state reserve. The museum illustrates Ukrainian history since ancient times and contains a huge collection of ethnographic materials and archaeological items, including an outstanding collection of Scythian art, historical paintings and sculptures, and early printed books. Near the museum, you’ll find the socalled Landscape Alley. From there, you can enjoy a view of Podil and the Dnipro River and take pictures near picturesque mosaic pictures on the walls, fountains, unusual animalshaped benches and playgrounds. This is a great place to walk, take funny pictures and enjoy the view of the Lower Town.

THE SAINT SOPHIA’S CATHEDRAL The Saint Sophia’s Cathedral (eleventh century) is one of the most important Christian cathedrals in Eastern Europe and the oldest of the few surviving buildings of Kievan Rus, included on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. It has 13 cupolas and includes an ensemble of supporting structures such as a bell tower (open for visitors in warm times of the year) and the House of Metropolitan. Close to the Cathedral, on Sophiivska square, you will ﬁnd the dramatic Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, dedicated to the Cossack leader who fought for the independence of Ukraine in the mid-17th century. After the political events of 2013– 2014, the cultural center of Kiev moved from Maidan to Sophiivska Square. Currently, it serves as a platform for almost all public festivals, shows and concerts of the city. The administration lights the main Christmas Tree of Ukraine in the square in December, and everyone can enjoy the Christmas fair, amusement park, competition games (quests) and artistic groups’ performances.

KIEV PECHERSK LAVRA Kiev Pechersk Lavra (eleventh century) is one of the ﬁrst Orthodox Christian monasteries in Kievan Rus included in the list of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine and also on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. It contains the Great Lavra Bell Tower, an ensemble of ancient churches and a complex of caves, divided into Near and Far Caves, where 123 surviving burials of saints are located. Among others, there you will ﬁnd burials of the epic hero Ilya Muromets and Nestor the Chronicler. This place is believed to have strong saintly energies, and Christians from all over the world come there to pray for forgiveness, ask for relief from diseases and pray to solve family problems. The Kiev Pechersk Lavra includes a Library of History and a large museum complex with outstanding exhibits. One of them is the incredible Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum, where

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you will be amazed by extremely tiny and extraordinary sculptures that can only be seen under a microscope! A rose inside of a human hair, a camel placed in a needle eye and a pair of golden horseshoes put on a ﬂea (the “shod ﬂea”) are among the most famous exhibits. Also, don’t forget to visit the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine with the unique Gold Pectoral that is believed to have graced the breast of a Scythian king.

THE GOLDEN GATE The Golden Gate (“Zoloti Vorota”) of Kiev was the main entrance to the eleventh century fortiﬁcations of the city. It was constructed by the order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, whose monument is erected just nearby. In 1982, the Gate was completely reconstructed for the 1500th anniversary of Kiev. At present, there is a museum inside of the building, where you can see original parts of ancient Gate and learn the history of the fortiﬁcations of ancient Kiev. Also, you can go upstairs for an excellent view of Kiev’s city center. The Gate is surrounded by attractive Zolotovoritskyi Square, set up in the 19th century and now a popular walking area. One of the square’s main attractions is a statue of Prince Yaroslav the Wise,

who holds a miniature of the Saint Sophia’s Cathedral and looks in the direction where it is built.

KONTRAKTOVA SQUARE Kontraktova Square is located in the Lower Town (Podil District) and is one of the oldest squares in Kiev, known from the times of Kievan Rus. Ideally located on the banks of Dnipro River, it was and still remains an important economic, cultural, and transport center of the city. Since ancient times, it was a trading place where numerous contracts were concluded, which gave the name to the square: “Kontraktova.” The atmosphere here combines old, picturesque buildings with meaningful murals, churches, and tiny streets that make the square an interesting place to feel the spirit of ancient Kiev. The historical places of interest here include:  The main building of the National University of KyivMohyla Academy (KMA), one of the oldest and most authentic constructions in the Square, built in baroque style in the time of Hetman Ivan Mazepa (1632). Now it serves as the Library of the University and Doctoral School.

 The fountain/sculpture of Samson (the Bible character) who tears the lion’s jaw from which the water ﬂows. The fountain is located in a beautiful pergola adorned with sundial clocks on the columns.  The bell tower of Saint Katerina Greek monastery, built in 1914 upon the design of V. Eisner in neoclassical and modern style as a part of the monastery complex.  The monument to Petro Sahaydachniy on horseback built amidst a park on the hill in 2001 and dedicated to the Hetman of the Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossacks who transformed the Cossack Host from an erratic military formation into a regular army.  The House of Contracts is one of the important classical architectural constructions of the city, built in the years 1815–1817. Since the mid-1990s, it has served as the Ukrainian Interbank Currency Exchange, therefore, visitors may see the building only from the outside.

NATIONAL TARAS SHEVCHENKO UNIVERSITY The National Taras Shevchenko University is one of the oldest (1834) and often ranked as the best university in Ukraine. It is named after author and artist Taras

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MARCH 2017 charming places in Kiev, located on the steep right bank of the Dnipro River. It is dedicated to the prince Volodymyr the Great who Christianized the Kievan Rus and, according to legend, observed from this place the process of christening of Kiev citizens. A great place to walk, the park contains a spacious observation deck with amazing views of the left bank of Kiev, Kokorivska Arbor, various paths and numerous stairs. At night, the large cross held in the right hand of Volodymyr is illuminated, giving the impression of a miracle. Mariyinsky Park

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Shevchenko, whose monument is located in the park nearby (Taras Shevchenko Park) just in front of the “red building” of the university. The university is surrounded by an ensemble of 19th- and 20thcentury buildings, such as the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Teacher’s House, the Maksymovych Library in neoclassical style, and the National Library of Ukraine. The beautiful Taras Shevchenko Park is jokingly called the “green building” of the University, as students often prefer to walk here instead of attending lectures. The park is well maintained with fountains and creatively constructed benches and is one of the favorite places to walk for youth as well as celebrities and politicians.

NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE OF UKRAINE The National Opera House of Ukraine is one of the most notable ballets and opera scenes in Europe, founded in 1867. The present building was designed from a design by German– Russian architect Victor Schröter, who approached the project very carefully to make sure the building’s neo-Renaissance style harmoniously ﬁts into the architectural and natural landscape. The opera house will amaze you with its elegance of interior, gravity

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and luxury. Huge Venetian mirrors adorn the lobby, marble stairs are lit by porcelain lamps and bronze, gilding, and crystal are everywhere. The theater is not just beautiful, but also very conveniently located in the centre of the city, just a few minutes of walk from other places of interest such as Maidan, The Golden Gate and Taras Shevchenko University. Talented artists and the wonderful architecture attract the attention not only of residents but also Kiev visitors. Every day, you can see various ballet and opera shows there for an incredibly low price: generally, ticket costs around $10–15. Because of its popularity, it is advisable to book your tickets beforehand, especially that now you can book your tickets online!

Mariyinsky Park and Palace are located in the heart of the city on the bank of the Dnipro River. The Mariyinsky Palace was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and built in 1755. It was named after Russian Emperor Alexander II’s wife Mariya, who especially loved the palace and actively participated in the reconstruction of the park in front of it. At present, Mariyinsky Palace has a political purpose as the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine (since 2002, the Palace has been under reconstruction). Walking in Mariyinsky Park, you can see decorative trees (around 80 species, including rare ones), a fountain, a stage in the open air called “Rakushka” (from Ukrainian for “shell”), the Lover’s Bridge traditionally covered with many love locks, and the wonderful views of the Dnipro River. Park of Eternal Glory

LAST BUT NOT LEAST — PARKS! Kiev is one of the greenest capitals in Europe, with about 127 parks and an average of about 20 sq.m. of greenery per resident. Our tour guide experts recommended the following parks that are beautiful, are located conveniently in and around the city centre, have interesting history, and are very popular among locals as well as visitors to the city. Saint Volodymyr Hill Park With its monument to Volodymyr the King, Saint Volodymyr Hill Park is one of the coziest and most

The Park of Eternal Glory is a memorial complex located on the steep slope of the Dnieper where you can see a spectacular view on the city. The park is dedicated to the defenders of Kiev, who died during World War II. The park includes an enormous monumental statue of Rodina Mat (Motherland) and the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This memorial complex includes an open-air exhibition containing military planes, tanks and other military equipment. The Rodina Mat statue is 102 meters in length and is a visiting card to the city. You can take an elevator on the top of the statue, which will cost you around $8.

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Kiev is considered the cultural and spiritual center of Eastern Europe, with more than 14 centuries of rich history — but are you prepared for your vacation here? Below we have compiled the most important tips to help you in navigating the city and get the most out of your stay in Kiev this month!

TIP 1: GIVE FLOWERS!

TOP 9 TIPS FOR KIEV VISITORS IN MARCH favourable rates at the airport, exchange as little there as you can. Whenever you exchange money, you can ask for a “form 377” in case you plan to exchange leftover hryvnia back to foreign currency when leaving the country.

March is a very special month for Ukrainian women when we traditionally celebrate the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. Ukrainian women are not only beautiful and incredibly feminine, in given political and economic environment they have to be really strong; here people say that they are the foundation of our society! Pick some nice present and keep in mind that in Ukrainian culture every woman expects a bunch of ﬂowers on this day... Make her smile and happy as our women deserve it!

TIP 2: CASH & CURRENCY EXCHANGE

At most of Kiev’s retail points, you can use credit cards to pay, but traveler’s checks are generally not accepted. You should always have some cash with you as well. Note that you can use only the local currency, hryvnia (UAH). As of this writing, 1 USD equals to roughly 27 UAH. You can easily exchange any major foreign currency for hryvnia at the airport, one of the local banks, or endless exchange kiosks located around the city. Because of non-

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TIP 3: LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

The easiest way to navigate the city is to use Uber or Uklon mobile applications (a local Uber-like service), as in this case you will not need to talk to taxi-service call center (as in traditional taxi companies) and avoid language barrier in this way. Both Uber and Uklon can be booked online, have good service and are very cost-effective. You can also easily get around the city using the metro, which is cheap and covers all of Kiev’s main destinations. A one-way ticket, regardless of your destination, costs only 4 UAH. Note that during morning and evening rush hours, the metro can be quite crowded. For safety, keep a good eye on your belongings in the metro and any other crowded places.

TIP 4: LOCAL SIM CARD If you are going to be in Ukraine for more than a day or two, we highly recommend that you get a local, prepaid SIM card. There are three major mobile operators in Ukraine — Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell — and you will be ﬁne with any one of them. You

can get a monthly tariff plan that offers mobile communication and unlimited 3G Internet at just $4–6 per month. You can buy the prepaid SIM card at the airport or just about anywhere in the city center, including supermarkets, press kiosks, street stands and stores selling cell phones.

TIP 5: ACCOMMODATION

If you are traveling on business, you will feel quite at home staying at one of the many well-established international hotel chains such as Hilton, Radisson, InterContinental, Hyatt or Fairmont Grand in Kiev. However, their prices can be quite steep for a non-business traveler (in the $200-400 range per night). For individual travelers, staying in a local hotel or one of the serviced apartments can be an attractive option. Local hotels are usually cheaper, but their quality varies greatly. Do your homework before you book a local hotel! Alternatively, daily rent of a serviced apartment in the city center is very popular among foreign travelers. You can ﬁnd such accommodations through websites such as Dobovo, Airbnb, Booking and others. The price is generally USD 30-80 per

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night (depending on location and quality of interior design). Typically you will get a cozy, furnished apartment consisting of bedroom, living room, bathroom and a kitchenette.

TIP 6: MEETING WITH LOCALS

Ukrainians is one of the most hospitable nations. People are generally friendly and glad to meet new people. Visiting theater, opera, concert or other Kiev activities can be a great way to meet locals with common interests. Also, there are a lot of opportunities to make friends with them during various networking events and local meetup groups. Here are some online resources for such events:  Friday Afterwork Parties in Kiev: www.facebook.com/fryday.kyiv  Meetup: www.meetup.com  Speaking clubs: lec.link If you want to arrange a meetup place in Kiev, the most popular outdoor meeting points are near central metro stations. Some popular meeting points include:  Stella (independence monument) on Maidan metro station  In front of the Central Post Office by the Monument with the Globe on Maidan metro station  McDonald’s on Khreschatyk or Lva Tolstogo metro station  National Opera house on Teatralna metro station  The monument of Skovoroda in Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station During winter months, you may want to pick one of the cafes in city center such as (“Coffee House” at Kreschatik 7/11 or “Shokoladnitsa” at Kreschatik 24).

TIP 7: HIRE A LOCAL GUIDE Immerse yourself in the fun, fantastic, magical atmosphere of the city, get acquainted with its historical background, discover nightlife or learn hidden secrets of Kiev by hiring a local tour guide.

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TIP 9: AND DON’T FORGET...

Tour guides are quite inexpensive in Kiev (a full-day private tour will cost you < $100) and starting your stay in Kiev with a professional tour can be a great way to get acquainted with the city quickly. Need help with arranging a tour? Email us at kievcheckin@contactukraine.com for recommendations.

TIP 8: IF YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH KIEV It’s quite possible that you might fall in love with Kiev once you visit the city! You may even decide to start a business or buy a property here. No worries, help is on hand! Get in touch with ContactUkraine — a professional services ﬁrm with English-speaking staff and specializing in legal and business support to foreign investors. You can also visit them online at www. contactukraine.com.

Here are some suggestions on “dos” and “don’ts” in Kiev  Tipping is not mandatory, but do tip when you get good service. Ukrainians are suffering from political and ﬁnancial turmoil and will greatly appreciate your generosity.  Like other European cities, Kiev is generally a safe place to stay. Nonetheless, keep your valuables well hidden, especially in hightraffic areas; wallet theft is quite common.  Renting a car in Kiev is generally not recommended. Parking is very limited, and traffic jams are very common.  Don’t drink water from the tap; use bottled water at all times.

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THE BEST BABY: WHERE TO GO FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES IN KIEV Ukraine is becoming more and more popular in the global medical tourism market and reproductive medicine is one of the key sectors which attracts foreign clients to Ukraine.

people from 77 countries. ISIDA has four Kievbased clinics, each with its own diagnostic center, laboratory, and prenatal care, maternity and pediatric departments.

According to the UAMT, there are 34 specialized reproductive health clinics in Ukraine that offer infertility treatment in accordance with the requirements of the World Health Organization and the European Association of Human Reproduction and Embryology. World-class quality standards, progressive approaches and numerous success stories of both Ukrainian and foreign couples attract an increasing number of foreign tourists to these clinics.

The center provides patients with such treatment methods as insemination, IVF, ICSI, TESE, PGD, cryo cycle, surrogacy, and additional diagnostic methods. It cooperates with a range of international insurance companies such as Global Voyager Assistance, Bupa Global, Global Insurance Consultants Inc., Cigna Global, International SOS and Vanbreda Risk & Beneﬁts. If you have a health insurance card with any of these, don’t hesitate to ask all the necessary documentation for your insurance company to get a refund. Note also that ISIDA offers discounts for repeated treatment cycles.

Over 20 years, Ukrainian clinics have not only implemented modern innovations in the ﬁeld of IVF (In vitro fertilization, or “test tube baby”) but also can be proud of their own progress in this area. As an example, Ukrainian "The cost of medical doctors from the private clinic Nadiya services in Ukraine is 30helped pioneer the revolutionary “three-parent baby” technique that 70% lower than in other enables a woman with the diseasecountries, whereas the causing mutation to give a birth to a healthy child. quality of treatment in

The clinic’s focus on quality is demonstrated by certiﬁcates such as ISO 9001-2000 Standards (LGA InterCert, Germany, 2006), ISO 9001-2008 requirements (TUVRheinland, 2014) and QHA Trent accreditation.

many clinics is on the same

ISIDA employs more than At the same time, the price for level as overseas," says 700 people, 90 of whom are infertility treatment services in experienced doctors that Ukraine is about half as much as Violetta Yanyshevska, the mostly completed training elsewhere in Europe. The average president of the Ukrainian courses abroad and are active price of one IVF cycle (including all members of the Presidium the drugs, consultations and tests) Association of Medical of the Ukrainian Association will be in a range of EUR 3000-5000 Tourism (UAMT). of Reproductive Medicine in Ukraine compared to EUR 5000(UARM), the European Society 10000 in the UK. The success rates in of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) these countries are approximately the same (50-60%) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and highly depend on the age of the patient. (ASRM). English-speaking customers will appreciate the clinic’s international service department, where To make the best out of your medical tour to Kiev, we managers know several languages and can assist recommend approaching only reliable and well-known foreigners during their visits. medical companies that have operated for a long time and can demonstrate their lawful and successful activity. This should include their license, which is required by law, certiﬁcates of education and training, NADIYA CLINIC OF and good references. After extensive research and a survey of the various clinics in Kiev, we have shortlisted REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE those that we believe offer the best-quality services. Nadiya was founded in 2006 and has already helped more than 3300 children from 34 countries to come into the world. It provides patients with a wide range “ISIDA-IVF” of services, including egg donation, IVF, embryoscopy, artiﬁcial insemination, embryo banking+CGH, ICSI, ISIDA is one of the largest private women's health and IMSI, PGD and a surrogacy program. Note that the family planning centers in Ukraine. It has operated for center doesn’t serve patients older than 51–54 years. more than 24 years and served more than 110,000

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MARCH 2017 Apart from above-mentioned progressive “three-parent baby” technique, the clinic is known for its unique programs such as “Single Embryo Transfer” (which helps to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies) and its “Oocyte donation money back program.” Nadiya guarantees to return 90% of the paid amount for the oocyte donation program in case the result was not achieved after four embryo transfers. The clinic obtained an ISO 9001:2008 certificate in 2015 and a Verification Report of Quality Austria in 2016. Key medical personnel at Nadiya have many years of experience in the field of reproductive technologies. Some of them studied abroad, worked in Sweden and Denmark, are the members of professional communities UARM, ASRM, and ESHRE, and participate in the regular meetings of specialized societies ISUOG and PGDIS. English is widespread among the administrative staff and doctors.

MOTHER AND CHILD — A NETWORK OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINICS An international network of reproductive health centers, Mother and Child (part of Neomed medical center) entered Ukrainian market in 2011 and has already helped hundreds of couples to become parents. Currently, it is represented in Ukraine by four clinics in Kiev and specializes in infertility treatment (IVF, ICSI, oocyte and sperm donation, surrogacy programs, PGD, sex selection, cryo-cycles), prenatal care, prenatal diagnostics, gynecology, and mammalogy. The doctors of “Mother and Child” often participate in national and international professional conferences and seminars and have membership in ESHRE and UARM. The majority of administrative and medical personnel speak English and are experienced in serving foreigners.

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THE INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE (IRM) WITHIN THE PROFESSOR FEDOR V. DAKHNO CLINIC The Institute for Reproductive Medicine (IRM) is an international center for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility that has operated for 22 years. Every year, it helps approximately 500 children from Ukraine, Europe, Asia, North and South America to be born. IRM is famous for its founder, Prof. Fedor V. Dakhno, who coordinated the process of the first fertilization and the first pregnancy using the in-vitro (“in glass”) method in Ukraine. Treatment services provided here include IVF (in vitro), insemination, donor programs, ICSI, IMSI, PICSI, TESA, TESE, MESA, PESA, assisted zona hatching, and other procedures with the use of Card technologies. There are experienced fertility specialists (members of UARM, ESHRE and ASRM), gynaecologistsendocrinologists, urologists-andrologists, and embryologists who regularly attend trainings and undertake internships in progressive international centers of infertility treatment. Director Fedor V. Dakhno, being the Vice President of the Ukrainian Association for Reproductive Medicine and a member of ESHRE Advisory Committee (1998-2012), has contributed a lot to the development of the legal framework concerning ART in Ukraine. There are several specialists of IRM who know English and several other languages. In summary, when choosing a clinic, it’s important that you evaluate your specific needs against the speciality and service quality of the clinic and decide what’s the best for you. Nowadays, an increasing number of foreign couples are choosing clinics in Kiev because of their excellent expertise, good references and affordable prices in the area of reproductive medicine.

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Tetiana Yakovenko Director of ContactUkraine LLC www.contactukraine.com

INCORPORATING A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) IN UKRAINE

Ukrainian law allows various business structures, such as joint-stock companies, limited liability companies (LLC), private entrepreneurs, joint ventures, representative offices and others. Some of them are more suitable for larger businesses (such as a joint-stock company), whereas other types are more appropriate for an individual, small or mid-size businesses. Foreign citizens and legal entities may choose one of the above business structures, taking into consideration the ownership and management structure of the company as well as the type of business they are planning to conduct. Except for a very small one-person type business (such as freelancing) where a Private Entrepreneur structure may be more suitable, most small to mid-size businesses (local and foreign) prefer to incorporate as an LLC in Ukraine. An LLC offers liability protection to business owners (i.e., their personal assets are protected from business liabilities) and the flexibility to grow bigger as the business expands, yet at the same time faces less scrutiny and government compliance requirements than other more complex business structures. In Ukrainian, an LLC is called as “Товариство з обмеженою відповідальністю” or simply “ТOB”. This article is a foreigner’s guide to incorporating an LLC in Ukraine. The sections below provide detailed information on minimum statutory requirements, the documents that have to be filed for the registration of LLC, the step-by-step LLC registration process, and post-registration tasks and filing requirements.

KEY FACTS ABOUT LLCS 1. Shareholders. An LLC must have a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 100 shareholders. The shareholders can be individuals or corporate entities and either local or foreign individuals/ entities. 2. Directors. Directors can be one or more individuals (can be either local or foreign individuals, the latter have to obtain a work permit and temporary residence permit). Corporate directors are not permitted. Directors are appointed by shareholders via a general meeting of shareholders.

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3. Company Secretary. Appointment of a Company Secretary is not required. 4. Registered Address. Each company must have a local registered address in Ukraine that acts as the office where the management of the company conducts its activities. 5. Share Capital. Share capital has to be formed, but there is no minimum share capital required, so the minimum amount is 1 UAH. Shares reﬂect the percentage held by each company’s owner in the total share capital as listed in the company’s charter. 6. Transfer of Shares. Shares can be freely transferred subject to the priority rights as described in the company charter. Any change in shareholders requires an amendment to the company charter. 7. Registration Cost and Timeline. Government registration of an LLC is free of charge, and the registration can be generally completed in 1 working day once the necessary documents are ready. 8. Governance. An LLC is governed by the following bodies:  General meeting of shareholders (“GMS”) – the main decision-making body, which has powers to resolve all issues  Board of Directors as elected by the GMS.  Audit Commission, which supervises the Board’s activity (in case you have at least 3 shareholders) 9. Employment Agreements. Can be either in written or verbal form. Employment of foreign citizens can be only in written form. The general rule is that employment of foreign citizens requires a work permit and a temporary residence permit (unless the foreign individual has obtained a permanent residence permit).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Foreign nationals or companies will need to present the following documents to register an LLC in Ukraine:  Foreign nationals:  Passport copy  Tax registration certiﬁcate in Ukraine  Power of Attorney – if registration of LLC will be performed by a representative

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MARCH 2017  Foreign legal entities:  Extract from Company Registry (or another relevant state registry in which registration of legal entity is performed) or other documents, issued by government authorities, confirming the registration of a foreign company, its registered address, directors, shareholders and good standing  Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation / Company Charter / Company Constitution  A document confirming powers of a representative authorized to register the LLC in Ukraine Note that if you plan to appoint a foreign individual as a director (or another employee) of LLC, additional documents will be required to apply for a work permit. At the stage of company registration, you have to appoint a resident director until the foreign citizen obtains a work permit. All documents that you bring from overseas must be either legalized or apostatized unless prescribed otherwise by the international treaty between Ukraine and the document issuing country (for example, legalization and apostille are not needed for documents issued in the Republic of Poland, Czech Republic, Republic of Latvia and some others). The exception is a passport, which does not require legalization and apostille. Additionally note that if documents are compiled in other language than Ukrainian, a certified translation has to be provided.

INCORPORATION STEPS

Register conﬁrming registration of the LLC. If required, you can also obtain a sealed and stamped paper copy of this document. The Companies Registrar upon registration of the LLC will notify Tax, Statistics and Pension Fund authorities of Ukraine. Once the company is registered, anyone can access current information on the LLC online. The company should make sure that all information in the Companies Register regarding the company structure is accurate and up-to-date at all times since third persons are legally entitled to refer to information in the Companies Register as true and valid.

Step 1 – Pre-registration Tasks

Step 4 – Post-Registration Tasks

A number of tasks must be completed before you can proceed with registration of the company. Key tasks include:

Once you have successfully registered your LLC, you should complete certain post-registration tasks to ensure that you are ready to begin your business operations without hiccups. Typical post-registration tasks that you should look into include:

 Decision on company structure (share capital, shareholders, directors, etc.)  Preparation of company charter (also known as Memorandum & Articles of Association or Company Constitution in many other jurisdictions). Alternatively, you can decide to adopt the model charter, approved and maintained by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  Hold a meeting of the founders of the LLC (where a decision on incorporation is made, the charter is approved, and director/s and representative, responsible for LLC registration, are appointed).  Completion of the application form on registration of LLC. Step 2 – Filing for Registration Once the pre-registration documents are ready, they must be filed with the Companies Registrar. Once filed, the Company Registrar will issue a receipt listing the filed documents along with an application filing number. Assuming everything is in order, the LLC will be registered in 1 working day.

Company Seal A seal is not obligatory, but in practice, most companies use one. A company may avoid using a seal only if such provision is included in the company’s statutory document. Registration with Tax Authorities The LLC is required to file an application with the relevant office of the state tax authorities corresponding to the registered address of the company. In the application, you must indicate a person who is responsible for accounting and tax reporting on behalf of the company. Such application must be filed within 10 calendar days upon registration of the company. Additionally, if the company is planning to register for VAT, it must file a VAT registration application (unless such application was already filed during company registration).

Step 3 – Conﬁrmation of Registration

Social Security Tax Registration

Upon successful registration of the LLC, you can obtain an Extract (i.e. Company Proﬁle) from the Companies

On hiring each employee, the company must notify state tax authorities responsible for the administration

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of social security tax, not later than 1 day prior to the ﬁrst working day of each employee (including directors of the company).

either the Ukrainian national accounting standards or the international IFRS reporting standards.

Opening a Corporate Bank Account

ONGOING FILING REQUIREMENTS

A company may open one or more bank accounts in the national currency Hryvna (UAH) as well as some of the main foreign currencies such as USD, EUR, etc.

Each LLC must ﬁle certain reports with government authorities on a regular basis. Some of the key ﬁling requirements include:

Share Capital Injection

 Notifications to the Companies Register on any change of information regarding the company structure  Filing of financial statements with the Companies Register and State Statistics Authorities  Corporate tax filing with Ukrainian Tax Authority.  Filings with Ukrainian Tax Authority as income tax agent for company employees  Filings with Ukrainian Tax Authority as Social Security taxpayer for company employees  VAT tax filings with Ukrainian Tax Authority (if the company is VAT registered)

Shareholders must contribute their share of the share capital in full within 1 year of the LLC registration. Contributions can be made in cash or as an asset such as intellectual property. External appraisal of non-cash contributions (real estate, property rights, others) is not required by law, and contributions are appraised by shareholders’ mutual consent. Injection capital by foreign investors may be done to the account of Ukrainian company either directly from overseas or through the investment bank account of a foreign investor in Ukraine (a foreign legal entity or individual). Accounting Policy of the LLC The LLC must adopt an Accounting Policy. The Accounting Policy deﬁnes the type of reporting standards used by the company, methods, and principles of accounting etc. The company can adopt

Given the high-level of bureaucracy, lack of clear-cut regulations, and language difficulties (most of the paperwork is done in the Ukrainian language), foreign entrepreneurs and companies are strongly advised to hire a competent and qualiﬁed corporate service provider which can assist them with all their initial setup as well as ongoing compliance needs.

Have further questions? Contact us at info@contactukraine.com or visit us at www.contactukraine.com.

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MARCH 2017

USEFUL CONTACTS AND RESOURCES Emergency Contacts (English is possible in most cases): Fire department — 101 Police — 102 Ambulance — 103 Gas emergency — 104 Lift rescue service — 086 Technical service on road (evacuator) +38 (044) 255-15-01 +38 (044) 255-16-16 +38 (044) 419-90-82

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mykhailivska sqr., 101018, Kyiv +38 (044) 238 16 57 http://mfa.gov.ua/en

Austrian Airlines 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 492-72-32, +38 (044) 492-72-33 http://www.austrian.com

The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 33, vul.Velyka Zhytomyrska, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine +38 (044) 272 29 11 http://www.ucci.org.ua/en/

Azerbaijan Airlines 3/25, Petlura str., office 2, Kyiv 01032 +38 (044) 246-38-58 http://azal.az

Information Services: Transport Enquiries Kiev Information Bureau for foreigners — 1610 Information Bureau (addresses and phone numbers) —109 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information on accidents — 1613 Health service (doctor’s phone advice) — 1583 (Ukrainian/Russian) Veterinary service +38 (044) 2720123 Central Post Office — 175 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information and booking service — 1556 (English is possible) Exact time service — 121 Forecast — 122 Press center (events in Kiev) +38 (044) 2719990 Municipal Services: Water Pipe, Electricity and Sewer Emergency (indoor) — 1557 Kyivenergo Emergency Service — 1586 Elevator emergency service Kyivlift —1588 Officials Kiev City Council Khreschatyk St, 36, Kiev, 01044 +38 (044) 226-31-86 +38 (044) 254-12-76 http://kmr.gov.ua/uk

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Kiev railway station — 005 Kiev central bus station — 250 9986 Kiev Boryspol Airport — 296 7243 Kiev Zhyulyany Airport — 242 2308 Bus tickets booking — 211 3933 Kiev river port — 416 12 68 Train tickets booking — 811, 813 Airtickets booking — 056, 085 Kiev taxi central — 058 Airlines Air Arabia 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.., of.4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-65-00 http://www.airarabia.com Air Astana 9/2 Chervonoarmijska Str., office 4, Kiev 01004 +38 (044) 390-73-68 http://airastana.com Air Baltic Representation in airport (Terminal D, Departure hall) +38 (044) 384-01-20 http://www.airbaltic.com Air France 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 089 323-98-44 http://www.airfrance.com

Belavia 33v, Gorkogo str , Business centre Maxim, 10 ﬂ., Suite 10, Kyiv 01033 +38 (044) 300-13-25; +38 (044) 300-13-27 http://www.belavia.by British Airways 48, Bohdana Khmelnytskoho str., 6th ﬂoor, Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 585-50-50 http://www.britishairways. com CSA Czech Airlines 01030 Kiev, 36 Bohdan Khmelnytsky St. +38 (044) 228-10-60 www.csa.cz Airlines: Dniproavia +38 (044) 591-78-78 http://www.dniproavia. com EL AL — Israel Airlines 34, Lesi Ukrainky blv., Kyiv 01601 +38 (044) 230-69-93 http://www.elal.co.il Ellinair 21 Mykhailovska st., of 1, Kyiv 01001 http://ellinair.com

LOT Polish Airlines 33/6A Borychiv Tik Street, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 230-00-48; +38 (044) 391 38 82 http://www.lot.com Lufthansa 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska Str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-38-00, +38 (044) 490-38-10 http://www.lufthansa.com Royal Jordanian Airlines 12, Hospitalna str., President Hotel, office 206 (lobby), Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 256-30-20 http://www.rj.com Turkish Airlines 19a, Pushkinska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-59-33, 27964-61; 235 25 62 http://www.thy.com Ukraine International Airlines 201-203, Kharkivske shose, Kyiv 02121 +38 (044) 581-56-56 http://www.ﬂyuia.com Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines 7, Shulyavska str., Kyiv 03055 +38 (044) 496-83-38, +38 (044) 494-09-00 http://www.umairlines.com UTair Aviation 6, Sosury Str., third ﬂoor, Kyiv 02090 +38 (0 44) 599-19-20 http://www.utair.ru

Estonian Air 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., offise 4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 289-05-20 http://www.estonian-air.ee

Uzbekistan Airways 4, Shota Rustaveli str., office 5, Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 279-21-78, +38 (044) 278-14-33 http://www.uzairways.com

KLM 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 281-78-64; +38 089 323-98-45 http://www.klm.com

Wind Rose 50/38 Voloska str., office 134, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 492-97-87, +38 (044) 498-77-77 http://www.windrose.aero

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Podol Plaza 4 star hotel in Podil +38 044 503 9201 podolplazahotel.com.ua 7-A Konstantinovskaya st.

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Royal Olympic Hotel 3-star business hotel +38 (093) 377 77 81, www.rhg.com.ua 12 D Hospitalna St.

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