1. Institute of International
Ministry of Ecology Relations
and Natural Resources of National Taras
of Ukraine Shevchenko University
of Kyiv
Information Booklet
The 5th Kyiv Regional Session
of European Youth Parliament - Ukraine
April 4-7, 2012
The event is supported by
the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine
Blue planet:
red alert? Think green!
The 5th Kyiv Regional Session
4-7 April, 2012

2. Dear Delegates,
The role of green conferences has changed dramatically in the last few years. While the
movement for more environmentally friendly politics used to be only supported by under-
dogs, it has now made its way into mainstream politics, the media and the centre of society.
This causes the question for their necessity to arise: Do we really need another Think Green
event? But, just as back then, the only answer is a loud and clear: Yes!. Let me clarify why.
Like most problems, also environmental issues, need to be addressed in two steps. Firstly,
awareness needs to be created for the specific problem, a step that has been taken. But
recognising a difficulty is not enough. For that reason the second obligatory step is finding a
solution and implementing it. This is where we stand today. Yet, the long list of failed inter-
national climate conferences is proof enough for the inability of the international community
to work together.
Mr. Riaan Stipp, For that reason, I call out to the youth of Europe, not only to tell their politicians what is
President being done wrong, but actually to come to the Ukraine and to show, how it is done right.
I am very excited to welcoming you to Kyiv soon and seeing you prove that an interna-
tional cooperation is possible.
Sincerely,
Riaan Stipp
President of the Session
E
cological problems have been a matter of public concern for a long time.
Every year ecological issues become more and more serious and coping
with them is amongst highest priorities of international community. Eu-
rope is actively engaged in solving urgent problems of the environment,
moreover, some European countries give an outstanding example of
introducing the newest technologies and appropriate legislation for environmental
protection. Thus, the initiative young Europeans can’t but think green today.
The session’s aim is to engage young people in discussing ecological problems and seeking for their solu-
tions. The decisions made today are to determine for how long humanity will be able to make use of the natural
resources of our planet. Year 2012 is the milestone on the lifepath, for the way, in which we cope with today’s
ecological crisis, will affect the future of further generations. Thus European youth is eager to discuss the prob-
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lems of environmental protection and develop efficient solutions in order to ensure better future for our planet.
he event will give participants a unique op- improved dramatically since Kiyv alongside with three
portunity to visit the capital of Ukraine and other Ukrainian cities will host the Euro 2012. The city
the very heart of Slavic culture. One can’t but is situated on the crossway of the strategically important
admire Kyiv with its numerous domes, which international routes.
correlate perfectly well with the modern Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dat-
buildings. It is not only the architecture that attracts al- ing back to the 5th century, although settlements at this
most billion tourists each year. International guests are also location existed much earlier. By the late 9th century, Kyiv
impressed by numerous parques and squares; by width of had become the de facto capital of an emerging Eastern
the Dnipro (the third largest river of Europe); the depth of Slavic state. Between the 10th and early 13th centuries,
the underground (one of the deepest stations in the world the city reached its golden age as the capital of the first
- Arsenalna - 105.5 metres) and also by the mentality of Ukrainian state known today as Kievan Rus.
Ukrainians, always glad to welcome foreigners. Modern Kyiv is a mix of the old and the new, seen in
Kyiv is the largest city of Ukraine with - officially - over everything from the architecture to the stores and to the
3.4 million inhabitants (unofficially up to 5.0 million). people themselves. It is said that one can walk from one
Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational end of Kyiv to the other in the summertime without leav-
and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many ing the shade of its many trees. Kyiv is known as a green
high-tech industries, higher education institutions and city with two botanical gardens and numerous large and
world-famous historical landmarks. The infrastructure of small parks. Come to this beautiful place and see it all
the city is increasing dynamically. In recent years it has with your own eyes!
Blue planet:
red alert? Think green!
Kyiv Regional Session
4-7 April, 2012

3. Venues
T
he Institute of International Rela-
tions of Taras Shevchenko National
General Assembly
Committee Work,
University of Kyiv has been educating
specialists in international relations
since 1944. The Institute is proud of
its numerous graduates – citizens of Ukraine and
not only. Among the outstanding graduates there
are a lot of statesmen, influential politicians, dip-
lomats, leaders of big enterprises, famous scien-
tists etc. The Institute holds many national and
and international scientific conferences, seminars,
symposiums on the wide range of global prob-
lems. Moreover, students meet distinguished for-
eign guests, ambassadors of foreign countries in
Ukraine.
The traditional EYP Eurovillage will take place in
the cozy rooms of “Kinopanorama” - Kyiv cinema
hall. This unusual place will provide us with an ex-
cellent opportunity to turn this event into some-
thing special. Every country will be able not only
to share their traditional food and drinks, but show
a movie or presentation on a big screen. We hope
Eurovillage
that your creativity and spirit will turn this mini-
show into an unforgettable experience and we will
help you to present the best and the most interest-
ing image of your country. Don't be afraid to be
express yourself in an unusual way: videos, presen-
tations or slide-shows are more than welcome!
Session participants will stay at the cozy hotel not
Hotel
far from the city center. “Feofania” will host del-
egates and officials during all their stay.

4. Think green! April 3, Tuesday
Till 12:00 - Arrival of the Officials’ Team
13:00 - 14:00 – Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 – General CJO teambuilding
15:00 - 19:00 – CJ’s teambuilding
19:00 - 20:30 - City tour
20:30 - 00:00 – CJO party (including dinner at party venue). Socializing
Preliminary
April 4, Wednesday
8:00 - Wake-up call
8:30 - 9:30 - Breakfast
programme
Till 12:00 – Delegates’ arrival/CJO Teambuilding
12:10 - 13:10 - Lunch
13:10 – 14:00 - General Teambuilding
of the
14:00 - 16:00 – Teambuilding in committees
16:00 – 16:15 - Coffee Break
16:15 – 19:00 - Teambuilding in committees
sesison
19:00 – 20:00 - Transfer to Eurovillage venue
20:00 – 20:30 – Eurovillage preparation
20:30 – 23:00 – Eurovillage and country presentation
23:00 – 00:00 – Transfer back to the hotel
(*) Alternative program for those who
take part in Panel Session April 5, Thursday
8:00 - Wake-up call
8:30 - 9:30 – Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 - Transfer to the Opening Ceremony venue
10:30 - 11:30 - Opening Ceremony
12:00 - 13:30 – Walking tour
12:00 – 12:30 – Transfer to the Institute (*)
12:30 – 14:00 – Panel Session
14:00 – 14:45 - Lunch
14:30 - 18:30 – Committee Work
16:30 – 16:45 – Coffee Break
16:45 – 18:30 – Committee Work
18:30 - 19:30 – Dinner
19:30 – 20:00 – Euroconcert preparation
20:00 - 21:30 – Euroconcert
21:30 - 00:00 – Fourchette and a theme party
April 6, Friday
8:00 - Wake-up call
8:30 - 9:30 – Breakfast
9:30 - 11:00 – Committee Work. Meeting with the experts.
11:00 – 11:15 – Coffee Break
11:15 – 13:00 – Committee Work
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 19:00 - Committee Work
16:00 – 16:15 – Coffee Break
16:15 – 19:00 – Committee Work
19:00 – 20:00 – Preparation for the Farewell Party
20:00 - 21:00 – Transfer to the venue
21:00 - … - Farewell dinner and party
April 7, Saturday
7:30 - Wake-up call
8:00 - 9:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 – GA opening
09:30 - 11:00 – General Assembly (committees I, II)
11:00 - 11:15 - Coffee-break
11:15 - 13:30 – General Assembly (committees III, IV, V)
13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch
14:30 - 16:45 – General Assembly (committees VI, VII, VIII)
16:45 – 17.00 – Coffee-break
17:00 - 18:00 – Closing ceremony
18:00 – Departures

5. Euroconcert
Farewell party
O
k, so we know it is the end of the world.
But we know for sure that every ending
has to be done in style. This time - in
Soviet style.
No one can deny that the end of So-
viet era was truly the end of the world for a couple of
generations. Yet, they survived it and have built a bet-
ter world from the pieces of a broken one. We have so
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much to learn from them. So the farwell night of Kyiv
he Institute of International Relations RS will be the perfect opportunity for you to show
of Taras Shevchenko National Uni- your own view on Soviet style.
versity of Kyiv is one of the best uni-
versities in Ukraine. Official meetings
Get your red ties ready, young pioneers! Lots of
with diplomats and political figures, things to relive and remember: Jive-dancing lessons
scientific conferences as well as major students’ and first astronaut from the 60s, nevalyashka-dolls
celebrations are frequently held in the premises of and first tape-recorders from the 70s, Olympic ted-
the Institute. The Institute serves perfectly well its dy-bear and great music from the 80s and of course,
main function – education, but it is also a place for
socialization. One of the distinguishing character-
overwhelming freedom of the 1991. This party, as well
istics of the socialization in IIR is fashion and style as Soviet era, is the one to remember.
matters.
Euroconcert will be held in the spirit of the In-
stitute – aristocracy, glamour and fashion. We ex-
pect you to be dressed appropriately to the theme
of the concert. For ladies it is a cocktail dress, for
gentlemen it is a formal suit.
Institute is known for having not only academ-
ically outstanding but also very talented students,
that is why Kyiv RS organising team decided to
invite several performers from Institute of Interna-
tional Relations to share the stage with outstand-
ing delegates of the Session!
So get ready to dive into an atmosphere of aris-
tocracy together with Kyiv Regional Session!

6. Travel
Information
There are several ways to get to Kyiv. The most common ones
are airplane, train and bus.
Airplane
There are 2 international airports in Kyiv – “Boryspil” and
“Kyiv Zhulyany”. “Zhulyany” is situated within the precincts of
a city; and operates with WizzAir low-cost airlines. Due to Wiz-
zAir, Kyiv is directly connected to numerous European cities –
Barcelona, Hamburg, London, Katowice, Venice and others.
Check here: http://wizzair.com, http://www.aerosvit.ua/eng.
html, http://www.ukraine-international.com/
No matter to which airport you will arrive, Organisers will
meet you and accompany to the venue.
Train
Kyiv is extremely easily reached by train from the neighbor-
ing countries – Russia, Belarus, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
Check your national operators for exact information.
Some additional information about train schedules can be
found here: http://www.poezda.net/en/
Bus
If you are from Russia, Belarus, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia,
Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania or Estonia keep in mind that
the cheapest way to get to Kyiv for is by bus. Check this link:
www.ecolines.net
Unfortunately we cannot reimburse your travel costs.
Should you have any doubts regarding visa requirements,
please check the information concerning your country on
the website of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Ukraine:
http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/publication/content/1865.htm
In case you have any questions/problems concerning this is-
sue, don’t hesitate to contact us at kyiv_rs@eyp-ua.org

7. Organisers
Anna Lyubov Valentine Vitalii
Lachikhina Dvoretska Bondaruk Ovsiiuk
Dima Yegor Roksolana Katya
Derevianchenko Vlasenko Pidlasa Baskenova
Zhenia Melekhovets Tania Korniichuk
z_melekhovets@eyp-ua.org contemplator@ukr.net
+38(099)5498944 +38(063)7483604

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