Fans of cultural entertainment should make it a point to enjoy at least one evening of the theatre in Ukraine before heading home. While there is plenty of things to do while in the country, attending a Ukrainian theatre performance is a once in a lifetime experience, especially if you don’t speak the language. Theatre performances can range from ballet – which some of the best dancers come from the former Soviet region – operas, comedy, and alternative plays. Continue reading ‘Visit The Theatre’
If you’re looking for quality and culture all in one place, with the atmosphere of a busier city, then Andriyivski Uzviz is the place to look at. Having been labeled the “Montmarte” of the capitall city, Kiev, it’s also been called the Andreevski Spusk, which translates into English as “Andrew’s Descent.” This particular area, though, is absolutely gorgeous.
While it’s a steep street, much as the name suggests, it’s a cobblestone street that houses the artisans, artists and a very large market of different arts and crafts shop. The most popular house on the street, number 2b, is known as the One Street Museum, and attracts a sizeable crowd every day. It is small, but certainly has a beautiful look to it. The street itself is always busy, seems very much like a party while you go, and it’s great. The architecture makes it a great visual draw, and you never know what little treasures you’ll find at the Andriyivski Uzviz.
When you are in the Ukraine there are several different sites that you need to see. One of the most beautiful cities in the Ukraine is Kiev (Kyiv) which is the capital of the Ukraine. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful place. Today let’s take a look at one of the beautiful museums.
The National Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life PYROGOVO
This beautiful museum is set on over 150 acres of beautiful countryside. It is located on the outskirts of Kyiv in the southwestern area in the suburbs of a small town named Pyrogove.
This is one of only a few of the largest open air museums in the Ukraine and in the entire world. It was built in the year of 1969. It was build to represent the beautiful landscape and reflect it’s beauty.
When you visit you will see there are well over 150 different buildings and monuments that include spiritual and cultural material.
If you’re interested in visit this fabulous museum, I suggest doing so on one of their four different dates called craft dates that happen between May and November. On these craft days you will see live blacksmiths, pottery makers, weavers, cooper workers and so many more skilled craftsmen who are there to show off their craft.
Sundays are also a great day to visit this amazing museum. On Sunday you will be entertained by local choirs along with folk musicians. These concerts will feature the lovely Ukrainian music and can be seen onstage throughout the day.
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FRIDAY 25
Premiere: “Lady in the Waterâ€
Indian-born writer and director M. Night Shyamalan, known for his mystical stories with unexpected endings such as “The Sixth Sense†and “The Village,†presents his new film. It stars Bryce Dallas Howard, who skillfully portrayed the blind girl in “The Village†Continue reading ‘DJ Mylo to spin at Yevropeyska Ploshcha – 7 Days in Kyiv’
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“Breakfast on Plutoâ€
“Strange boy†Cillian Murphy stars as the much stranger character Patrik “Kitten†Braden in a movie by Irish director Neil Jordan whose most famous work to day is “Interview with the Vampire. Continue reading ‘Felix Da Housecat back in Kyiv – 7 Days in Kyiv’
THURSDAY 25
“Fedir Pryymachenko’s Signs of Polissyaâ€
Artist Fedir Pryymachenko, whose works were once highly estimated by President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko himself, presents his new exhibition “Fedir Pryymachenko’s Signs of Polissya.†Continue reading ‘7 Days in Kyiv’
To acknowledge that Ukraine is a European country after all, Europe Day will be held here for the fourth time now, taking place in Kyiv on May 20 as well as two regional cities – Zaporizhzhya and Kharkiv. As usual, apart from simply reminding Ukrainians that they are a European nation, Europe Day will Continue reading ‘Celebrate Europe Day!’
When I heard that a new Ukrainian music magazine “Mixer†was coming out, I was pretty excited – finally Ukraine would have a local publication that would cover the music scene professionally by knowledgeable writers. Of course I didn’t expect it to be anything really high-grade, Continue reading ‘Pop Notes: New Music Magazine is already out’
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