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PesDay dog festival at Art-zavod Platforma, 12–13 September

PesDay, a two-day festival for dogs and their owners, will take over Art-zavod Platforma on 12–13 September from 12:00–21:00. The programme includes off-leash play zones, pools and a dog SPA, a pet market, photo spots, lectures, yoga with dogs and live entertainment. A handy weekend outing for Kyiv dog owners: separate play areas for small and large dogs, grooming and health checks, tickets 250–500 UAH.

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Kyiv forms working group to restore Lake Sine in Podilskyi

In August 2026 Kyiv city authorities created a working group to find new solutions to restore Lake Sine (Blue Lake) in Podilskyi. The natural lake has lost about two metres of water since 2018; earlier restoration work by municipal company Pleso in 2024 failed to reach projected water levels. Lake Sine is a natural, surface- and groundwater-fed pond in Podilskyi; the city is seeking scientists and specialists to join the response team.

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Kyiv Metro launches tender to revise Vinogradar line first-phase project

Kyiv Metro announced a tender to correct (revise) the design for the first phase of the Vinogradar metro line. The expected value of the work is 80.1 million UAH excluding VAT, the operator reported. Revising the project is a planning milestone for the Vinogradar extension: changes could affect construction timelines, budgets, and when Vinogradar residents might see new metro service. Kyiv readers who live or commute to Vinogradar should watch for later procurement or construction announcements.

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TyKyiv highlights: Vyrij and Poruch Kyiv Fest, jazz with Oleksiy Kogan, plus Pavlik and Domiy solo shows

TyKyiv’s guide points Kyiv residents to several live events this week — festivals Vyrij and Poruch Kyiv Fest; concerts titled “Hits of Modern Ukraine” and “Jazz Stories with Oleksiy Kogan”; and solo performances by Viktor Pavlik and Domiy. If you’re looking for things to do in Kyiv, TyKyiv’s roundup flags multiple options across the city, from open‑air festivals (Vyrij, Poruch Kyiv Fest) to genre nights and artist solo shows. Check the full TyKyiv listing for venues and exact times.

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This week in Kyiv: Kult Kyiv and Soundtrack: Ukraine festivals, plus concerts by Max Barskih and Laud

A short events roundup for Kyiv covering the Kult Kyiv and Soundtrack: Ukraine festivals, concerts from Макс Барських and Laud, a poetry show by Віталій Ажнов, and an exhibition by Олекс... (full listings on the source). TyKyiv’s weekly guide highlights several Kyiv happenings — two city festivals, headline concerts, a poet’s show, and a gallery exhibition — useful for residents and visitors planning the week.

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