On March, 20 and 21 Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») invites to the exhibition-show «The World of horses». The guests will be awaited by horse shows, master-classes on horse care and horse training, tasty dishes prepared on a bonfire, Slavic games, round dances… And all of these in a real, live, medieval city!
On March, 20 and 21 the inhabitants of the Principality will hospitably meet dear guests near the entrance gate and will not allow to get bored even for a minute.
On the big tilting-yard of Ancient Kyiv the guests will be presented the unique horses of rare historical breeds. Together in a tandem with experienced riders-stuntmen these wonderful animals will demonstrate their skills and will amaze the viewers with virtuoso rides.
After the performances the guests will be told about the origin of the breeds and their features. Experienced instructors will hold open master-classes on horse care and horse training.
Every visitor will get a chance to approach the horses, palm them, make a bright photo session and even have a ride on a horseback or in a carriage.
The inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will invite both adults and children to take part in traditional Slavic amusements, merry and cognitive contests, fiery round dances and dance flash mobs.
The program may be changed.
A visit to Ancient Kyiv has to be in accordance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv is in a 45 minutes` travel from modern Kyiv – Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Kopachiv.
You can get by your own car or public transport. The schedule of route taxis can be found on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section
The best way with your own car is through the town of Obukhiv, which is indicated on the Principality’s website in the «Contacts» section. GPS-navigators often indicate a worse road not through Obukhiv, it is not recommended to follow it due to weather conditions.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 200 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».
SkyUp (Kyiv) will operate a flight from Tel Aviv (Israel) to Kyiv on March 8.
According to the company’s press service on Friday, the departure from Tel Aviv is scheduled for 15:25 local time. The flight arrives at Boryspil International Airport at 18:45.
Tickets are available only for citizens of Ukraine.
Currently, Israel, in accordance with the list of countries with a significant spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), compiled by the Health Ministry of Ukraine, is assigned to the “red” zone. This means that after arriving from this country, observation or self-isolation for 14 days or a negative PCR test is required.
In addition to SkyUp, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) plans to operate evacuation flights on the Kyiv-Tel Aviv-Kyiv route on March 8 and March 10.
The connoisseurs of quality restaurants in the capital cannot pass by the new place. The concept of the Ygli restaurant focuses on meat dishes and hookah art, and the menu of the restaurant can surprise even a sophisticated guest with its variety. In it you will find dishes from Caucasian, Turkish, Lebanese and Uzbek cuisine.
We should also mention the chefs of the Ygli restaurant. The creators of the restaurant believe that the recipes for the most delicious khinkali, khachapuri, Lebanese fatush salad or kebab are known precisely by the representatives of national cuisines, who have absorbed secrets from older generations since childhood. Almost everyone can cook dishes, but putting soul and flavor is a complicated task.
Oriental motives are also seen in the interior of the establishment. The space occupies two floors and includes a main hall, a lounge area with a bar and a stage, a wine room, an open kitchen, a barbecue, a tandoor and a food display case inspired by Asian bazaars. The Ygli restaurant was designed by Loft Buro studio. The work was appreciated at the global level, because the restaurant’s interior was included in the Best Interior 2020 rating of the best projects worldwide!
Dishes are prepared in the open kitchen in the main part of the establishment, while guests can observe all the processes before their dishes are brought to the table, and even participate in them.
The lounge zone is a place where you can smoke a hookah, drink oriental tea or get to a party with a DJ and Ukrainian musicians.
Considering the theme of the institution, oriental motives are observed in the interior and decor elements. The long-awaited dinner can end not only with delicious dishes, but also with the desire to examine every corner of the room. However, you do not need to deny yourself this. Polished metal works well with wood and textiles, and one of the restaurant’s most striking features is the ceramic tile carpet. It starts at the doorstep of the restaurant and features Azerbaijani traditional patterns. If to look around, you can also notice the elements of Asia. The bright combination of textures, materials and decorative elements at the junction of several cultures turned out to be very harmonious.
The color scheme of the establishment is restrained and in cold shades. But due to bright accents and greenery, comfort and national flavor are felt.
As the name implies, the restaurant has a particularly reverent attitude towards meat. It is delivered from ecologically clean regions, and thanks to the professionalism of the chefs during cooking, it acquires new tastes and delicious aromas.
In the Ygli menu you can find a wide variety of meat dishes: assorted, chkmeruli, kebabs and shish kebabs from several types of meat. For those who do not eat meat, there are fish dishes and several types of seafood. Fans of sweets will not be left without a dessert for every taste. The common napoleon cake, cheesecake or juicy baklava? Choose what you like best!
The price policy of the Ygli restaurant is average. The menu includes desserts from UAH 40 and traditional dishes up to UAH 400.
For birthday guests, the restaurant gives a 15% discount, on Thursdays at the bar you can get a 50% discount for signature cocktails, and every Wednesday – a Welcome sparkling drink for girls.
You don’t have to buy tickets to experience new emotions and taste traditional cuisines of other countries, you can come to Velyka Vasylkivska Street and not worry about turbulence. The only thing worth thinking about is which dishes to choose first.
Windrose Airlines (Kyiv) plans in 2021 to expand the map of domestic flights in Ukraine and unite at least ten cities of Ukraine, director general of the airline Volodymyr Kamenchuk has said.
“We want to expand our flight map by at least ten airports in 2021. If the situation with the pandemic declines, there will be an economic recovery in the country, I think this will be implemented,” he said during the Ukraine 30. Infrastructure forum.
At the same time, he noted that at present the program of internal transportation for the company is unprofitable.
“Unfortunately, the international [transportation program] is also unprofitable, but this is due to the general situation in the world. But if there really is government assistance, this will help us reach the payback of these flights earlier,” Kamenchuk added.
Currently, the company unites nine cities of Ukraine: Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson.
On February, 20 and 21 in Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») an interactive entertaining program «Sky Horses» will take place. The acquaintance with horses of ancient breeds, master-classes on horse care, Slavic games and round dances, tasty dishes from the bonfire will be waiting for the guests… And all of this in a real medieval city!
Having entered the gates of the Principality, the visitors will make a time travel for a thousand years ago and will find themselves in the capital of Kyivan Rus. The guests will get into the historical center of medieval Kyiv of the Xth century within the boundaries of the Dytynetz of Kyiv and Predhraddya.
Only in Ancient Kyiv you can see such masterpieces of medieval architecture as: the monumental defensive structure «Zaborola» (about 300 meters long), Mickle`s Gate (21 meters high), princely terems and tribunes, watchtowers, the estates of the Kyiv residents of the X-XIІth centuries and many more. The unique Christian church of the Хth century, the wooden Basyl`s church, has been recreated here.
On the territory of Ancient Kyiv, the guests will visit historical expositions of siege technique, shipbuilding and even medieval torture.
On February, 20 and 21, the residents of the Principality will warmly welcome dear guests at the entrance gate and will not let you get bored even for a minute. After all, they have prepared an unusual entertainment program, in which the main role will be assigned to the horses of rare ancient breeds.
The guests will be told about the origin of the breeds, their characteristics, about which outstanding historical personalities owned the representatives of that or other breed and even tell legends about them. The experienced instructors will hold open master-classes on horse training and care, where they will tell you how to care after these animals so that they are not only healthy and obedient, but also become true friends.
Every visitor will be able to approach the horses, palm them, make a bright photo session and even ride on a horseback or in a carriage.
Ancient equestrian martial arts traditional for Ukraine come to life in Ancient Kyiv: trick riding and horseback archery. All the willing ones can learn the ancient martial art of horseback archery by themselves, having enrolled in the school of horseback archers «Prince Volodymyr». It is very easy to become its participant: you need to address to the organizers in Ancient Kyiv or contact by phone. (044) 461-99-37 and (050) 385-20-35. From the very first lesson, you will start to comprehend the art of controlling a horse and precise bow shooting. Join the fighting traditions of our ancestors!
Also, the guests will be invited to take part in merry ancient Slavic amusements: mobile games, dance master-classes, flash mobs and round dances.
In Ancient Kyiv, everyone will find an activity to his liking. Walking along the old streets, you can learn a lot of new and interesting things about the life of our ancestors. Here you can see signs with inscriptions in Old Slavonic, try to read and understand them. Visiting the magician-fortune teller, you can touch the ancient secret knowledge over a cup of aromatic herbal tea. In the medieval shooting range you can learn how to toss axes at the target, and in the medieval shop – choose original handmade souvenirs. The fans of extreme sports will be delighted by the «Zmiy Gorynych» speed slide and the «Politaylo» rope descent.
You can warm up and recuperate in the warm Princely tavern. Here you can taste hot drinks and dishes prepared on an open fire, both according to medieval and modern recipes.
If you want to extend your journey into the Middle Ages for another day, you can stay overnight in comfortable rooms (by previous booking).
The program may change.
A visit to Ancient Kiev has to be in accordance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv is in a 34 minutes` travel from modern Kyiv – Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Kopachiv.
You can get by your own car or public transport. The schedule of route taxis can be found on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section
The best way with your own car is through the town of Obukhiv, which is indicated on the Principality’s website in the «Contacts» section. GPS-navigators often indicate a worse road not through Obukhiv, it is not recommended to follow it due to weather conditions.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 200 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».
Thailand is famous not only for its popular resorts, exotic cuisine and a large influx of tourists (of course, during the pre-quarantine time), but also for various types of massage.
Despite the eloquent name, Thailand is not considered the birthplace of Thai massage. We should be grateful to the healers of China, India and Burma for this technique. But it is in Thailand that massage became widespread and world famous.
The founder of passive yoga, that is, Thai massage, is called Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. He invented the technique more than 2,500 years ago specifically for the treatment of the royal family of India and successfully applied it in practice. He passed on the knowledge of Thai massage to his students, and the first written mention of the technique dates back to 1830.
Long since, Thai massage has combined the elements of yoga (hence the name “passive yoga”), acupressure and Ayurveda.
Massage types
In Thailand, almost at every step you can find local masters who will massage the whole body or certain parts of the body for a small payment. And the quality does not depend on whether you come to an equipped salon or a small tent. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of types of massage, so there will be plenty to choose from.
Let’s talk about the most popular types of Thai massage and where it can be done in Kyiv.
Traditional Thai massage
If you’ve ever done any kind of massage, traditional Thai massage might surprise you. The master does not use any additional means in the form of oils, with rare exceptions. Only your body and its capabilities are involved.
Before starting the procedure, you need to put on wide trousers and a loose shirt, and the masseur will bend the body in every way: arms, legs, feet, torso, neck, fingers and all joints. Do not be afraid of pain, the master will control everything, and if discomfort still appears, ask to do everything with less pressure.
Relaxing foot massage
In oriental medicine, special attention is paid to the legs. It is believed that there are about 70 points in the feet, each of which is associated with a specific organ. That is why foot massage is distinguished as a separate procedure.
The therapist uses oil at the beginning of the procedure, and also uses special sticks made of teak, mango or other exotic wood.
Hot stone massage
Hot stone massage is another way to relax and get benefits for the body. With the help of heating with stones, large muscles of the back, neck and legs are involved, and the procedure itself is slow, pleasant and more like a trip to a SPA.
Thai massage with herbal bags, oils, face massage, head massage, body shaping and other types are extremely common. At the Amari salon you can also try a hot candle massage, the Heaven on Earth treatment for two persons. Its program includes four types of massage, a secluded atmosphere with music, candles, rose petals and the best masters.
Benefit for health
Thai massage is not only a way to relax the body. It is even recommended by neurologists for getting rid of headaches, pinching, stress, overexertion, osteochondrosis, problems with breathing and blood supply. And these are far from the rarest problems in the 21st century. Depending on the request with which you come to the Thai massage session, it is recommended to complete the whole course of procedures.
Contraindications
Despite the clear benefits of Thai massage, not everyone can get the procedure. First of all, you should consult with your doctor if you have problems with the back, neck or joints, as well as the cardiovascular system, pressure.
Where to get massage in Kyiv?
In the middle of snowy February, it would be ideal to find yourself in Thailand for a massage, but you can also find a piece of Asia in Kyiv. The chain of Amari salons is located in different districts of Kyiv, so that everyone could feel themselves in sunny Thailand without even leaving the capital.
Salon addresses:
Holosiyevo, 26 Mykhaila Maksymovycha Street, +38 (093) 070-74-77 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp), +38 (098) 070-74-47
Pecherska (13 Lesi Ukrainky Boulevard), +38 (073) 12-06-002 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
Osokorky (10B Zavalna Street, Status Grad residential complex), +38 (073) 444-91-47 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
Poshtova Square (3A Naberezhno-Khreschatytska Street), +38 (093) 719-66-82 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
One more salon is expected to open soon in Troyeschyna.
