Reception Booklet Lviv Lc

RECEPTION BOOKLET LVIV LC

WELCOME First of all we would like to welcome you in the name of the whole AIESEC-Team to our beautiful LVIV With this reception booklet we would like to give you some facts about Lviv to make your first days a little bit easier.

At the moment the LC Lviv consists of 80 people. The AIESEC-office is located in the center of the city near the Opera House. Every Monday we have our Local Committee meeting at 7 p.m. You are welcome to join us anytime! We use this meeting to give updates on current activities, do workshops and presentations. It’s good chance just to meet each other and have fun =) The easiest way to get to our office is by bus №66, 71, 65

1. Useful information for your stay……………...……………………………6 1.1 Before arrival - what to think about………………….……….…...…..6 1.2 First days in town………………………………..…………..…………..6 2. Lviv………………………………………………...……………..…………..7 2.1 Main facts……………………………………………………………..…7 2.2 Sightseeing and culture………………………..…………………...….10 2.3 About Lviv …………………………………………...……………..….12 2.4 Travelling in and around Lviv…………………….…..…………..…..14 2.5 Eating, drinking and clubbing in Lviv……………....……………..…14 2.6 Communication in Lviv…………………………...…..…………….....17 3. Ukraine……………………………………………….…………………….18 4. Most important things ...... …….....20 4.1 Hospitals…………………………………………...…….……………..20 4.2 Police……………………………………………..……..………………22 4.3 Post office……………………………………………………………….22 4.4 Information about prices and useful words………………………….23

1.Useful information for your stay 1.1 Before arrival - what to think about  Valid passport?  Visa  Proof for insurance(health and accident)  Money for the first month  Prescriptions for important medicine  Information material (e.g. music, picture, special food and drink) about your home country for a global village party

It would be good to have such things in your suitcase:  Warm clothes  Umbrella  3-4 passport photos  Laptop

1.2 First days in the town If you are arriving to Kyiv airport noone there will meet you, because guys from Kyiv can‟t meet interns to all cities every day in the airport because it‟s out the city. But you schould have guide how to get from Kyiv airport to the main trainstation! There person from Kyiv can meet you and will help with a ticket to Lviv! When you‟ll arrive to Lviv you‟ll be meet by your buddy or someone from reception team and have a short sightseeing by the city for easier adoptation.

2. Lviv 2.1 Main facts King Danylo built Lviv city in 1256 for his son Lev (who was the first king of this city) that‟s why this city at start had name Leopolis (city of Lev). Our city had its anniversary 750 years in 2006. We have a lot of ancient streets buildings, museums, churches. The most popular places of interest, all tourists are going firstly to city center (square near Opera House, Rynok square (Market square), High castle, and a lot of others =)). A lot of different cafes, clubs, and excursions … will help you to spend your time really great! Everything you need (information) about the city you can find here: http://www.lviv.ua/en/. Here are few photos of our city for you:

2.2Sightseeing and culture In Lviv there are plenty of fascinating things to discover. After enjoying the historical sites and museums you can relax in one of the numerous cafés, bars or restaurants. The sun is shining and you still have some energy left? Climb up to the High Castle or enjoy the view from the top of the City Hall‟s tower. The following pages give you some ideas for your stay in Lviv. However, to stay informed about actual events, concerts and festivals, we recommend the following websites: Moreover, in many cafés you will find a leaflet called OT-OT. It gives useful hints and keeps you up to date about Lviv. Market Square

The Market Square is the heart of Lviv. You can meet friends in the numerous cafés, restaurants and bars and enjoy the beautiful architecture. Moreover, you should climb the tower of the City Hall: The view is magnificent! Lviv High Castle

It is the site of a historic castle located on one of the hills of Lviv. It is currently the highest point in the city, 413 meters above sea level and a wonderful place for walking and enjoying a gorgeous view.

The St. George Cathedral

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The Greek Catholic Archbishop‟s Cathedral of Saint George – magnificent Rococo architectural ensemble dating back to the 18th century (comprising a church, bell tower, metropolitan‟s palace and capitulary buildings) dominates the high hill over Lviv, beautifully blending into the urban landscape. The Armenian Cathedral

Vul. Virmenska

The Armenian Cathedral (14-15th centuries) is a unique monument of Eastern culture in Europe. It is a successful architectural combination of various styles: the typical Armenian sanctuary, the Romanesque-Gothic style of Western Europe, and the traditional Ukrainian Halychyna type.

Vernissage

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On this market you can buy all kinds of souvenirs and Ukrainian handicraft. It is worth a visit!

2.3 About Lviv Lviv (Lvov, Lwow, Loewenburg, Lemberg, Leopolis) - is the city in western Ukraine. Its population is approximately 800.000. It was founded in the middle of the 13th century by Prince Daniel Galytskiy, and named after his son Leo ("Lion") Leopolis. In different periods of its existence Lviv was a part of Poland, Austro- Hungarian Empire, Russian empire and USSR. Since 1991 it is a part of the independent Ukraine. There are a great number of places having historical, architectural and religious importance (some of them belong to the 13th century); there are more than 30 museums of history, ethnography, arms and art galleries. Lviv has always been a significant educational center of Eastern Europe – Ivan Franko National University, Lviv Polytechnics University and other higher educational establishments are located there. In 1998 the historical center of Lviv was included into the "List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage of UNESCO". We can name just a few places of historical importance: Rynok ("Market") square of Renaissance style (the 16- 18th century); Armenian Cathedral (the 14th century); The Latin Cathedral (the 15th century); The Boim's Chapel (the 17th century); Renaissance ensemble of the Church of the Assumption (the 16th century); The Church of Body of Christ of the Dominican Order (the 18th century); St. George Cathedral (the 19th

12 century); Lviv Opera House (the 19th century); Stryj park (founded in 1887). A lot of ancient fortification and religious buildings are situated around Lviv - Olesko castle, Pidgirtsi castle. Not far from Lviv there are balneology centers in Truskavets, Morshyn and Skhidnytsia, ski-centers in Slavsko and Tysovets

2.4 Travelling in and around Lviv Lviv has an extensive tram and mini-bus network.

 Mini-buses (2 UAH = 20 Euro cents) are known as marshrutky and follow a set route, but without a fixed timetable. To indicate a desire to board, extend one arm as the marshrutka approaches; simply ask the driver to stop when you would like to get off.

 Trams and trolleybuses cost 1 UAH = 10 Euro cents. You can purchase tickets from any news kiosk or from driver in tram. Ask for a "tramvainyibilet". Keep in mind that if you are carrying a piece of luggage larger than a backpack you will need to purchase a second ticket for it. Once inside the tram, be sure to validate your ticket(s) by punching them in one of the metal punches mounted on the walls. An inspector may come around to check your ticket - these people do not wear uniorms but flash a little badge. It's interesting to note that mostly all of the drivers of the trams and ticket checkers are women.

 Taxis are available throughout the city, and the city center is swarming with them at night. When they aren't equipped with a meter you must agree on a price with the driver ahead of time. It's usually cheaper when taxi do have meter. As usual prices around the city is up to 50 UAH = 10 Euros. We haven‟t night public transport. As usual it stops till midnight!

2.5 Eating drinking and clubbing in Lviv Kriyivka ('Bunker' in Ukrainian)You repeat the words over and over in your head as you wander through the main square. “Slava Ukraini, slava Ukraini, slava Ukraini,” You repeat. The phrase means, „glory to Ukraine,‟ and it‟s your ticket to this city‟s best kept entertainment secret – an underground unmarked bar called Kryivka.

Kryivka basically means hiding place in Ukrainian and they‟re not kidding. But when you do finally find it, state the password to a man toting a prop vintage

14 machine gun, receive your shot of authentic Ukrainian medovuha, and descend the stairs into the cozy wooden dining room you‟ll be glad you took the time to find it. This Ukrainian independence themed bar is decorated with artifacts from Ukraine‟s valiant struggle to stay autonomous -- with guns, maps and posters lining the walls. You‟ll also notice the names of dishes on the English menu harken back to a military tradition stretching back to the Austrian Empire. Culinary highlights include a half-meter long sausage, pickles soaked in honey and some of the most savory vareniky in Lviv. There is also a bit of theatre during a dinner at Kryivka. One element of Ukrainian nationalism is the constant struggle against Russian imperialism. If you‟re lucky, a “Russian spy” may have snuck in to the restaurant during dinner, and the brave staff will turn off the lights, grab a flashlight, root out this spy and serve him a healthy portion of justice. Once the intruder has been detached, celebratory live music erupts in the basement venue and locals burst into traditional songs of freedom. For the food, and for the fun, Kryivka is a can‟t miss restaurant in Lviv. Millennium Club (Міленіум), 2 Chornovola Av., ☎ +38 (032) 240 35 91www.favorite-club.com/en. Just a few blocks from the centre of the city Millennium Club is where Lviv‟s elite go to kick up their heels after a busy day of work. This gigantic complex is Lviv nightlife at its finest. Featuring the restaurant "Tequila Bum" a casino, a state-of-the-art movie theatre, billiards and video games, it has something for everyone. But these attractions are just the warm-up for the main event. As the largest disco in Western Ukraine, Millennium is where you‟ll find the city‟s beautiful people getting sweaty on a massive dance floor until early the next morning. Picasso (Пікассо),88 Zelena St., ☎ +38 (032) 275 32 72, www.picasso.lviv.ua. If Metro and Millennium Club in Lviv cater to the hard partying type, Picasso aims to be a relaxed alternative to these venues. Picasso is located just up the road from Metro on Zelena St. in a large corner building. Getting in can be a little confusing. The friendly door staff will kindly point you

15 to a door at the side of the building. Here you pay your entrance fee, usually between 3 and 5 Euros, and give you a ticket. Take that ticket back to the doorman, and in you go. Pozitiff, 14 Zelena St., ☎ +38 (032) 294 90 5, pozitiff.ae. If you‟ve been to Metro Club you may have noticed a long line of eager locals forming on a nearby staircase of an Internet café. It may seem strange at first glance, but insiders know that this stylish crew has the right idea. They are trying to gain access to Pozitiff -- Lviv‟s trendiest lounge. Club Metro, Zelena St. 14, ☎ +38 (032) 242-07-88metroclub.com.ua. Located on the outskirts of the centre of town, Metro isn‟t the easiest place to spot during the day, but at night, just follow the hordes of fabulously dressed young people as they make their way to Lviv‟s trendiest nightclub. But make no mistake, Metro isn‟t just one of the best discos in town – it‟s three! Zanzibar Cool, funky Leroy Upmarket, mature crowd Great pubs and bars abound in Lviv but they can be hard to find, do your research as many are tired dens of misery. Robert Doms Beer HouseWhile not exactly in the centre of town, Robert Doms Pub is a must visit venue for any visitor to Lviv. Follow the tree lined street of Kleparivska as it winds up and down hills until you reach the easy to spot entrance of this totally original beer hall and concert venue. It‟s attached to the Lvivske Brewery. Depending on the nights festivities you may have to pay a small cover charge, but it‟s well worth it, as early evening acts often include international Jazz bands, and late evening events often fall into the feverish dance music category. Kumpel Mini-breweryand a beer restauraunt on Mytnasquare HasovaLyampa(Kerosene Lamp) Unlike many of the best restaurants in Lviv, The Gas Lamp is quite easy to find. Located a couple blocks up Virmenska St. You‟ll most likely see a man dressed in OldeTyme regalia pacing in front of the entrance, beckoning people inside. If he‟s not there another more

16 static greeter awaits, in the form of a metal statue sitting at a desk with a… you guessed it, lit gas lamp. Kult Cool underground bar Blue Bottle Intimate, medieval Pub Filharmonia above Kult, very cool underground feel. FRANZ JOSEF The twighlight zone. 24 hour outdoor freak show. See the local intelligentsia acting rather unintelligent. Dublin Irish Pub Irish pub with good food, English menu. Staff no English though! While not the easiest place to find in Lviv this heavily promoted Irish style pub is both a favourite with locals as well as ex-pat patrons of the nearby Kosmonaut Hostel. You can find Dublin pub in the busy courtyard just off Doroshenka St. The name is written in Cyrillic as well as Latin, so have no fears there. Korzo Irish PubThough it may sometimes seem like it, not every bar or restaurant in Lviv has some kind of theme or hook, and Korzo Pub is one of these places. Located in the narrow BrativRohatinskivstreet just off the main Rynok, Korzo is as close to your local pub as you‟ll find in Lviv. Nothing too fancy here, just an oak bar, brass taps and well worn tables that have eavesdropped on hundreds of conversations, arguments and plenty of tables and shelter from the glorious sunshine, or menacing thunderstorm (it‟s really either, or, in this city) the patio makes for pure people watching pleasure.

2.6 Communication in Lviv The dialing code for Lviv is +380 32(2). The telephone system was recently modified; thus, to dial 6-digit numbers, use the city prefix 322, but for 7-digit numbers, use only 32. All calls to and from cell phones are treated as long distance calls. The telephone system was recently modified one more time, thus, you must not dial an 8 followed by the city/mobile prefix, followed by the phone number. Some

17 frequent mobile prefixes are 050, 067, 066, 096, and 097. The main mobile operators are Kyivstar, Life and MTS. You can buy a SIM card or a balance replenishment card at many stores throughout Lviv. Internet cafes are plentiful. Centrally located is Chorna Medea on Kryva Lypa. Each of you should buy Life for communication in Ukraine after your arrival in Kyiv.

3. Ukraine Climate Ukraine is situated in two climatic zones – moderate (the plains and both the mountain ranges) and Mediterranean subtropics (the southern shore of Crimea). Generally, Ukraine is one of the climatically comfortable countries. The number of hours of sunlight varies from 1700 in the north to more than 2400 in the south. The temperatures vary predominantly from the north to the south, in the Ukrainian Carpathians – from the northwest to the southeast. The lowest temperature of January and February is -7... -8°C (on the plains of Crimea –0°C, on it‟s southern shore – up to +3... +4°C). The highest average July temperature is +17... +19°C (north and northwest) and +22... +23°C (south and southeast). In the Carpathians it can go down to +13... +14°C, and to +16°C in the Crimean Mountains. Ukrainian manners and behavior Most likely, you will find that many of Ukraine traditions are the same like in your native country. Some of them will look incomprehensible or irrational. They are not "good" or "bad". They just are different being born by another culture. Let's try to understand their nature.

 It is very typical for Ukrainians to avoid "standing out". Generally, Ukrainian culture is non-individualistic. We often say: "One is not a soldier in

18 the battlefield". Parents usually teach their kids: "Be like everybody else. Don't stick out!"

 Ukrainians seem a bit cold and reticent at first glance. Especially in the big cities. Foreigners are usually confused not seeing smiling faces around. It is true. Ukrainian daily life is unpredictable and unstable and it's probably the reason why they smile so seldom in the streets or on the public transportation where you usually meet them.

 Don't be confused. Very soon you will realize that they are very warm and friendly people. It is common for people to invite you to their home, where they will put on the table their best food and drink, striving to impress guests with a great variety of prepared dishes. (Not from the grocery store!). You will certainly be their the most honored guest that day.

 Be prepared to drink vodka or any other strong drink. According to Ukraine traditions process of drinking is pretty specific. When the glasses of all company members are full, somebody will propose a "toast". They often say: "Hopefully it's not the last time when we drink, with God's help". After the toast people clink their glasses with each other and drink their drinks.

 From the first glance toasting looks like "wasting of time". But one has to remember that Ukrainian parties are not that much about eating or drinking, but about communication first of all. Ukrainians spend hours at the table communicating, eating and drinking.

 Most of the time Ukrainians keep their emotions inside. But if they feel necessity to express their indignation in public, they do not hesitate to say what they think. In general, Ukrainian people are much more spontaneous and straightforward than Westerners. Don't expect them often to say: "How are you? Nice to meet you". The way of doing things in Ukraine is to go straight to the point.

 Ukrainians don't have a deep respect towards any law or authorities. They always scold them. It is a special honor to disobey rules. Don't

19 be surprised if some driver or pedestrians move on the red light or somebody sings songs at 3 a.m. in the street. These are Ukraine traditions.

 Ukrainians love their country. They can scold and criticize their government severely, but be careful. Don't try to do the same. They will defend their country. You can cause their furious indignation by your careless remark. They are proud to be the citizens of the country, which has rich history and deep cultural roots.

4. Most important things 4.1 Lviv hospitals Prince Lev Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 1 Tel. + 380 (32) 272-56-66 1 Uzhhorodska Street Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 10 Tel. + 380 (32) 238-56-69 14 Boya-Zhelenskoho Street Municipal Communal Clinical Hospital No. 3 Tel. + 380 (32) 233-71-38 8 Rappoporta Street Communal Clinical Hospital No. 4 Tel. + 380 (32) 276-02-73 3 Stetska Street Communal Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 5 Tel. + 380 (32) 237-06-96 45 Chuprynky Street Communal Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 6 Tel. + 380 (32) 271-25-30 1 MedovoyiPechery Street Bohdan Medical Centre Tel. + 380 (322) 59-33-59

Khmelnytskoho Street, Birky Clinical Municipal Communal Emergency Hospital Tel. + 380 (322) 52-75-75 9 Mykolaychuka Street Lviv Cosmetological Hospital Tel. + 380 (32) 272-75-39 1 Chornovola Avenue Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital Tel. + 380 (32) 275-56-11 7 Chernihivska Street Lviv Regional Medical Rehabilitation Hospital Tel. + 380 (322) 59-38-97 Lvivska Street, Bruykhovychi Lviv State Oncologic Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Centre Tel. + 380 (32) 295-40-85 2a Hasheka Street Lviv Regional Phthisiopulmonological Centre Tel. + 380 (32) 270-64-72 Sykhiv, MSP

Hospice, Lviv Municipal Hospital Tel. + 380 (32) 237-36-03 Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital (Department No. 7) Tel. + 380 (32) 276-58-97 45 Lysenka Street Infectious Diseases Communal Clinical Hospital Tel. + 380 (32) 275-53-95 54 Pekarska Street

4.2 Police In case of an emergency you should call the police 110. This number is free of charge and you can call there 24 hours a day

4.3 Post office On this map you can see the main post office in Lviv Slovatska1 st. ,79000 telephone.: +38032 298-66-02 fax: +38032 276-48-26 www.post.lviv.ua

4.4 Here you can find some information some prices in our country! And teach some words in Ukrainian!!!

Lviv average prices Exchange rate: $ 1 = 7,90 Article Price, UAH Price, USD City bus ride 1,75 $ 0,22 Taxi (per km) 2,50 $ 0,32 Mobile phone card 10,00 $ 1,27 Mobile comm. per month 35,00 $ 4,43 Cigarettes 8,00 $ 1,01

Entertainments Night clubs (± 20 UAH) 50,00 $ 6,33 Skating ring 1 hour 40,00 $ 5,06 Aquapark 1 hour 30,00 $ 3,80 Museums 10,00 $ 1,27

Beverages & drinks Mineral water 2 Liters 6,00 $ 0,76 Cola 2 L 9,00 $ 1,14 Juice 1 L 9,00 $ 1,14 Energy drinks 15,00 $ 1,90 Beer 0.5 L 7,00 $ 0,89 Gorilka (vodka) 0,5 L 22,00 $ 2,78 Cognac 5* 0,5 L 45,00 $ 5,70 Wine 0,7 L Prices start from: 20,00 $ 2,53

Food Bread 3,00 $ 0,38 Cookies 1 kg 25,00 $ 3,16 Chocolate candies 1 kg 35,00 $ 4,43 Ice cream 4,00 $ 0,51 Bananas 1 kg 10,00 $ 1,27 Orange 1 kg 11,00 $ 1,39 Apples 1 kg 7,00 $ 0,89 Tomato 1 kg 15,00 $ 1,90 Milk 1 L 8,00 $ 1,01 Yogurt 0,5 kg 6,50 $ 0,82 Chips 160 gr 10,00 $ 1,27 Potato 1 kg 6,00 $ 0,76 Meat 1 kg 60,00 $ 7,59 Cheese 1kg 55,00 $ 6,96

I’m going to learn Ukrainian!!! EnglishUkrainian Yahooooo………

1. Good afternoon! Dobryy den‟ 2. good-bye Dopobachennya 3. Hello Pryvit 4. Stop please (in transport) Zupynitsya bud‟ laska 5. Bus station Zupynka 6. Does the bus №… stop here? Tut zupynyayetsya marshrutka nomer …? 7. ThanxDyakuyu 8. Change Zdacha 9. Bus Marshrutka 10. How much does it cost? Skilkyzekoshtuye? 11. Ok Dobre 12. Please Bud‟ laska 13. Sorry Vybachte 14. What time is it now? Kotragodyna? 15. I don‟t speak Ukrainian. Ya ne govoryupoukrayinsky. 16. Expensive Dorogo 17. Cheap Deshevo 18. New Novyy 19. Old Staryy 20. My name is… Menezvaty… 21. No Ni 22. Yes Tak 23. I need help. Menipotribnadopomoga. 24. I‟m lost. Yazagubyvsya.

25. Do you speak English? Vyrozmovlyayeteukrayinskoyu? 26. “1”; “2”;”3”;”4”;”5”;”6”;”7”; Odyn; dva; try;chotyry;pyat‟;shist;sim ”8”;”9”;”10” visim; devyat; desyat‟ 27. Monday Ponedilok 28. Tuesday Vivtorok 29. Wednesday Sereda 30. Thursday Chetver 31. Friday Pyatnytsya 32. Saturday Subota 33. Sunday Nedilya 34. Where is situated…? De znahodytsya…? 35. How can I get to… Yak menidobratysya…  the city centre? dozentru?  the street …? dovulyzi? 36. School Shkola 35. Street Vulytsya 36. Here – there Tut – tam 37. Now Zaraz 38. What is your name? Yak tebezvaty? 39. Key Klyuch

Members of the executive board