Kyiv Post classic: Ringing in 2019

Here's a look back at the state of play in Ukraine 6 years ago.

This is Kyiv Post chief editor Brian Bonner’s summary of the Jan. 11, 2019, edition, which can be read here in PDF format:

We're back in print, and it feels great, with the Kyiv Post going strong in its 24th year.

This edition takes a look at the year ahead, which is sure to be dominated by presidential and parliamentary elections. But we also round up expectations in the economy, sports, reforms, legal affairs, and defense and look at milestones in history.

Election Watch is a major feature we'll be running through the presidential election, which is only 78 days away.

Our traditional 2-page pullout Entertainment Guide is on pages 8-9, while the crack lifestyle team runs down the top ice skating rinks and burger joints in Kyiv.

Our business staff analyzes and summarizes the 111-page International Monetary Fund report on Ukraine's economic and political situation.

And business looks at the 2019 projections for advertising spending - rising to $793 million, mostly in TV advertising, but still short of the 2013 peak of nearly $1.4 billion.

We have much more. The 43-member Kyiv Post crew is honored to serve our dear readers, advertisers, donors, and subscribers for another year.