General information Ukraine

Ukraine - [ukrɑˈjinɑ] is a country in central-eastern Europe The area is 603,700 square km. (5.7% of the territory of Europe and 0.44% of the surface of the Earth). Capital - Kiev (over 2.7 million people) Administrative-territorial division. Divided on the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and 24 regions and two cities with special status set by law - Kiev and Sevastopol. Population - 46.14 million (as at 01.01.09 year). Ukraine has 7.3% of the European population and 1% of the population of Earth. In terms of population Ukraine ranks fifth in Europe and 21st in the world. Official language - Ukrainian. Religion – Orthodox, separated from the state. There are more than 70 denominations and about 30 thousand religious organizations. There are also Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Church. Some of the believers profess Islam and Judaism. State system. In accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine - a republic with three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial. Ukraine – is a unitary state with a single citizenship. The head of the state - the president. In March 2010, Viktor Yanukovych took the place of the President, the Prime Minister is Mykola Azarov. The highest legislative body - the unicameral parliament - the VerkhovnaRada of Ukraine. It is comprised of 450 members. Independence was declared on 24 August 1991. Preceded this 69 years it was a part of the Soviet Union. International relations. Diplomatic relations with 177 countries are supported. Ukraine has embassies and missions in 124 countries, and eight offices (the UN, the United Nations in Geneva, UNESCO, the International Organizations in Vienna, the Council of Europe, NATO, European Union, coordinating institutions CIS). Ukraine is a full associated member and an observer of 80 international organizations. The national currency - hryvna (equal to 100 kopecks). Currency can be exchanged at any exchange office. (EUR 1 - 10.65 UAH. $ 1 - 8.15 UAH, for today) in Chernihiv there are enough ATMs to withdraw money with bank cards (item 7.5) Symbols:

The flag small coat of arms

The large coat of arms Map of Ukraine

Chernigiv

Chernigov - a city in northern Ukraine, the administrative center of Chernigov region, as well as of Chernigov district. Climate - Atlantic-continental. (The weather in Chernigov can be viewed on the websites: http://www.gismeteo.ua/city and sinoptik.ua) Population - 296,004 people (on 1 February 2013) The area of the city - 79 km2. Telephone connection: code 04622 for the 5-digit numbers and 0462 for the 6-digit. To telephone the city when you out of Ukraine: +38 0462 or +3804622

Transport

BUS Distance from Kiev to Chernigov is about 140 km (1.5-2 hours by car). The most convenient form of public transport for those traveling to our city from the capital is a shuttle bus. One option is shuttle vans that leave from the metro station “Лісова–Lisova” every 30 minutes from 06:00 to 22:00. The cost is 50 UAH. Those taxis arrive to the hotel "Ukraine" (the city center). You can also get to Chernigov from Kiev and other bus stations.

Telephone number of the Chernihiv bus station №1: +38 (04622) 4-51-49

RAILWAY For those who prefer rail transport, it is possible to use the services of "Ukrainian railways" Schedule of trains is on the official website, and can also be specified in the information service of railway stations of the cities. Telephone of the railway station "Chernihiv": +38 (0462) 67-71-72, ifo r/w station - 38 (0462) 657-666

AIR FLIGHT The nearest international airport from Chernigov Ukraine is Borispol (Борисполь), website: kbp.aero TRANSFER of the participants of the conference will be organized by the host committee. Buses from Boryspol airport and railway station of Kiev will be organized twice a day according to the time of arrival of the participants.

Bank information There are many bankomats in every city

Useful information Call in Chernigov: Police - 102 Ambulance -103