OREANDA-NEWS. On January 13, 2007 the first open air ice-rink was opened on the eve of Julian-calendar New Year, at Sophiyivska square under the aegis of “UkrSibbank”, reported the press-centre of UkrSibbank.

“New Year’s ice-rink arranged at the city’s central square is a good old European tradition backed by all big cities and capitals. We hope that Sophiyivska square ice-rink will lead the tradition off in Kyiv”, stressed Oleksandr Adarich, Chairman of the Board of JSCIB “UkrSibbank”.

You may skate at 800 sq.m. ice-rink for your heart’s content for free from January, 13 to March, 15. Skating hours - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. The place is equipped with skate hire office, kiosks with hot beverages, locker-rooms, parking lots etc. Music and festive illumination will create stunning atmosphere and gleeful mood. All “skaters” can take part in competitions and entertainment events: celebration of Epiphany, Students’ Day, St. Valentine’s Day, Carnival, 8th of March.

“Skating is not only a beautiful and fascinating sport, but a very popular entertainment in many countries worldwide. That is why, “UkrSibbank”, third major bank in Ukraine integrated into BNP Paribas, one of the world’s largest banking system, is pleased to invite everyone to have good time at the ice-rink at the heart of Kyiv”, went on Oleksandr Adarich.