KIEV TOUR GUIDE Useful Tips (Not Only) for Tourists

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KIEV TOUR GUIDE Useful tips (not only) for tourists

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Welcome to the capital of Ukraine! Invest 5 minutes of your time to read this guide and it will signiﬁcantly help you in getting along, saving time and money. This guide was made with thanks to hundreds of experiences from CHERNOBYLwel.come travellers. Enjoy :-)

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Ukraine Ukrainian currency 3 Phrases 17 CONTENTS Transportation 4 Flying in Ukrainian cuisine 18 Public bus TAXI services Marshutka Beverages 19 Metro General info 21 Popular Sights in Kiev 8 Drinking water Sockets Kiev Monastery of the caves Visa The Motherland monument Maidan Nezalezhnosti Chernobyl national museum

Special tours that will blow your mind 10 Best of Kiev Missile base in Pervomaysk “For more information, Underground city of Kiev please visit enclosed website The echo of the World war The secret tunnels of Kiev links, or scan the QR code Kiev fortress tour on your smartphone.” Werewolf tour - Hitler’s legacy Former president Yanukovych Villa tour Something really special to see and experience in Kiev

Nightlife in Kiev 15 The Moda bar Cocktail bar 111 Bochka Arena Entertainment Complex The official currency in Ukraine is the UKRAINIAN Ukrainian Hryvnia CURRENCY which you probably will not find in the currency exchange office at home. Import- ant: currently one can only withdraw 2500 - Hryvnia per day with a credit card using ATMs. ATM cards are widely used and cash machines are everywhere in central parts of Kiev. ATM machines dispense money in Hryvnias and some will also dispense dollars for an additional charge.

Instructions are generally in Russian, Ukrainian and English. You might also exchange €, £, $ in currency exchange ofﬁces or banks. We recommend banks to diminish the risk of getting counterfeit 1banknotes. “The average salary in Kiev is about 5000-6000 Hryvnia (about 200-250 euros), but if you’re a tourist you will need to bring more money (to pay for hotel rooms etc).”

3 As you make your way towards the exit of the TRANSPORTATION terminal you will be bombarded with people offering to carry your bags or asking if you need a taxi. Ignore them, they are chancers and hustlers There are two airports in Kiev (Kyiv): who will probably rip you off.

Boryspil (KBP) Zhulyany (IEV). Instead make your way to the taxi booth situated next to the information booth which will be directly in front of you and is clearly signposted. Or find official taxi drivers outside of the terminals. “Most International flights operate to and Prices are negotiable but expect to pay approxi- from Boryspil International Airport. Zhulya- mately: ny is used mostly for short-distance flights and by lowcost airlines.” €10-€13 £8-£10 $12-$15’s 400-500 UAH (local currency - Ukrainian Hryvnia)

to central Kiev. If you want to save any hassle 2CHERNOBYLwel.come can organize a transfer to any address in Kiev. Just email your request to: Zhuliany Жуляни [email protected] Boryspil Бориспіль

Once you are off the plane you will be taken by a small bus to passport control. Present your passport, smile sweetly then walk through to baggage reclaim which will be directly in front of you. When you have your baggage make your way to the clearly marked green or red customs channel (better use the green one if there is nothing to declare). 4 Public bus

IIf you are on a budget and want to live on the wild side then you could take a SHUTTLE BUS (Sky Bus) from Boryspil airport. These are shuttle buses that come in all shapes and sizes and go to and from the Main Railway Station(which also might be the pickup point on your Chernobyl tour).

“They are usually purple and you will ﬁnd them just in front of the parking area outside Terminal’s B and D at Boryspil airport. Buy tickets on the bus from the driver and it will cost approximately 50 Hryvnia, equivalent to about 2€,1.7£ $2.5 for a one way trip.”

It is about a 50 minute ride and once you are at the station you will be able to ﬁnd plenty of taxis to take you to your ﬁnal destination. From Zhulyany airport (200m from Terminal A and D) take BUS nr. 169 (Vishneve - Starovokzal- na St. (near the Main railway station). The bus will take you via “Kharkivska” metro station to the Main Railway Station „Pivdenny“ and then take any form of transportation in order to get to the city centre.

5 Marshrutka

Taxi services

There are dozens of taxi companies in Kiev that You can call and either order a cab right away or book one for a speciﬁc time, place and date. Most taxis that you catch on the street do not use taxemeter. It is therefore important that you agree on a price before you get in… But there is something different.

“Have you ever heard about UBER UBER taxi? - Download an APP, tap a button, app get a ride, split the fare and avoid all hassle.” Marshrutka . The small yellow and white mini-buses are the preferred means of transport for most locals. These privately owned buses cover a larger network than the municipal buses and are faster and more frequent. They can be stopped pretty much anywhere and often travel into residential areas.

Everything about a ride on a Marshrutka is unpredictable. There is no standard fare, and since they are privately owned, fares may differ slightly for the same journeys. This is not to say it is expensive, typically you will pay approximately 3.00 UAH to 4.00 UAH. Payment is on-board only and the cost of the fare will be displayed inside the bus.

6 The cost of a single ride is 4 UAH (0.2€/£/$), All being well, you will be given a small blue Metro regardless of your destination or number of plastic token that you throw into the turnstile changes whilst travelling on the Metro. on the entrance. The Metro in Kiev is the backbone of the It is unlikely your cashier will speak English The Kiev metro system is not big (just 3 city. It is cheap, reliable, fast and efﬁcient. It so practice your sign language - just show lines) and very easy, it is the cheapest and also offers tourists a unique opportunity to how many rides you need. You can also often the fastest way to get where you experience some wonderful examples of use the vending machines nearby - just need. So it is very difﬁcult to get lost on the post-war Stalinist architecture. The stations insert banknotes for the number of rides. Kiev metro and also, all the stations and are usually opened to passengers at 05:45 To purchase your ride you will have to go to transfers to other lines are announced in and some stay open until 00:15 to allow a counter with a glass window that says both Ukrainian and English languages by passengers to exit. the word “КАСИ”. Heroiv Dnipra the speaker. M2 Героїв Дніпра The quickest and easiest way to navigate Minska Akademmistechko your way into andaround the city is using Академмістечко Мінська the underground railwayservice is use APP

Zhytomyrska Obolona in your mobile device: Житомирська Оболонь Syrets M1 Сирець Sviatoshyn Святошин M3 Petrivka Петрівка Nyvky Нивки Dorohozhychi Дорогожичі Tarasa Shevchenka Тараса Шевченка

Beresteiska Берестейська Lukianivska Лук'янівська Shuliavska Kontraktova Ploshcha Шулявська Контрактова площа

Politekhnichnyi Instytut Політехнічний інститут Poshtova Ploshcha Поштова площа

Lisova Universytet Zoloti Vorota Maidan Nezalezhnosti Лісова Університет Золоті ворота Майдан Незалежності

Chernihivska Чернігівська Teatralna Khreshchatyk Arsenalna Vokzalna Театральна Хрещатик Арсенальна Вокзальна Livoberezhna Лівобережна Darnytsia Railway station Дарниця Вокзал Chervony Khutira Kyiv-Volynskyi Червоний хутір Київ-Волинський Ploshcha Lva Tolstoho Palats Sportu Dnipro Dnipro Дніпро Hidropark Площа Льва Толстого Палац спорту Boryspilska Бориспільська Olimpiiska Klovska Олімпійська Кловська Vyrlytsia Zhuliany int. airport Вирлиця Жуляни Palats "Ukrayina" Палац «Україна» Pecherska Druzhby Narodiv Печерська Дружби народів Kharkivska Vystavkovyi Tsentr Holosiivska Харківська Виставковий центр Голосіївська Boryspil int. airport Pozniaky Позняки Бориспіль

Vasylkivska Demiivska Lybidska Vydubychi Slavutych Osokorky Васильківська Деміївська Либідська Видубичі Славутич Осокорки

Central bus station 7 автовокзал центральнu “Kiev’s sightseeing list is topped POPULAR by it’s famous gold-domed churches and cathedrals, some of SIGHTS IN them 1000 years old. How to ﬁnd them?” KIEV Click here. Kiev Monastery P.S. And do not forget to use the free ticket you will get after your Chernobyl tour! ;-) of the Caves

Since it’s foundation in 1051 it has been centre of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is registered as a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tempera- Monastery ture within the catacombs is a breezy 8 of the Caves degrees Celsius. It is an ideal place to cool down during hot summers and to see some mummies (mummiﬁed saints). 3St Sophia’s Cathedral The cathedral was founded in 1011 and it’s the oldest church in Kiev. It is possible to climb the 55 metres tall bell tower and enjoy the view. Some areas of the church are also accessible for tourists, especially the main building with a unique mosaic ﬂooring.

8 Maidan Nezalezhnosti They are coloured black and diagonally The Motherland striped in pink as a reminder of the tragic monument events. Visiting Chernobyl National Museum is a touching must-see whilst in Kiev, however The sculpture is a part of the Museum of The we recommend you visit it before the tour as History of Ukraine in World War II, Kiev and it you might get disappointed after your amazing will blow your mind for sure. The stainless Chernobyl experience :-) steel statue stands 62 m (203 ft) tall upon the museum building with the overall structure “On top of that, the Chernobyl measuring 102 m (335 ft) and weighing 560 museum is a partner of CHERNOBYL- tons. wel.come, so entry into the museum is free for you!” Maidan Nezalezh- Bear in mind the museum is closed on nosti Sundays and every last Monday of the month. Otherwise feel free to visit MON-SAT 8AM - Maidan Nezalezhnosti is the central square of 6PM. Kiev. Maidan translates to square which represents its shape. Maidan is a traditional For more info, please visit: place for political rallies and protests. It’s also chornobylmuseum.kiev.ua well known for it’s street musicians and beer vendors, an ideal place to hang out. Chernobyl National museum

This place totally gets you. The nuclear tragedy reminder in central Kiev exhibits many artefacts from the actual sight. You will also ﬁnd out everything about the events that led to the catastrophe. The museum contains numerous visual displays dedicated to the human impact and loss of life. There is an aisle dedicated to the abandoned villages and their road signs – the end of the settle- ment. 9 The Motherland monument Public bus

Best of Kiev Underground city SPECIAL of Kiev TOURS THAT Do not leave Kiev without taking this Kiev is a charming city from the outside. WILL BLOW tour! Whether you have half day, one UrbEx lovers will appreciate looking day or even two days free in Kiev, this is a under the surface. Get into chambers, YOUR MIND must do. channels, tunnels and abandoned metro This city tour with a local English speak- stations with a ﬂashlight and of course a ing guide let you explore the deepest professional English-speaking metro station in the world, enjoy CHERNOBYLwel.come guide who will UNESCO cathedrals and 11 century lead you for 2-3 hours through the most cave monastery, observe city from the exciting parts of underground Kiev . Motherland statue (higher than the Statue of Liberty in NY!), walk along the shortest main street in Europe and try Price: “salo” in the oldest market place in Kiev. 70€/person Adore so-called Kiev Gaudi House with (with a minimum of 2 people in group) 4Creatures and old merchant mansions and includes: and ﬁnd out why Kiev was a summer residence for Russian impress. including an English speaking guide, transportation from your Individual plan at a standard price: hotel in Kiev with all necessary 70€/person equipment provided. (with a minimum of 2 people in group) and includes:

English speaking guide, pick up from your hotel in Kiev, public transport (or car), all museum and site entries. Available 1,2,3 and even 4 day tours. 10 Missile Base in underground into the Launch Control Room. Underground is full of tunnels and Pervomaysk passages of different length and purposes.

When in Kiev, don’t miss the unique opportunity to visit the only missile base A special price for you is: museum in the world just 3 hours drive 100€/90£/130$ from Kiev. Some our customers like it even (regular price is 120€/100£/150$) more than Chernobyl! You will never regret and includes: taking the tour once you are so close. What makes this museum so special is the transport from/back to Kiev, equipment that is fully preserved in the an English speaking guide, same condition which it was in at the time museum entrance fees, of operation. control room entrance fee, ﬁlming and photo fees. Naturally, some secret classiﬁed devices For more information: were removed but the rest is 100% authen- tic. And now it is the only nuclear missile base open to the public in the world. During the operation, this base was a strategic launching point for missiles that could reach targets as far as 16,000 km away with up to 500 metres accuracy. The Soviet Union had pre-set targets in case of immediate threat. Just to get a little perspective, these missiles carrying warheads aren’t just regular rockets that you know from the action movies.

The SS-18, also called Satan, is the most dangerous missile on planet Earth. Come and get a selﬁe :-) The main attraction of the exhibition is descending 40 metres 11 Heroiv Dnipra M2 Героїв Дніпра

Minska Akademmistechko Академмістечко Мінська

Zhytomyrska Obolona Житомирська Оболонь Syrets M1 Сирець Sviatoshyn Святошин M3 Petrivka Петрівка Nyvky Нивки Dorohozhychi Дорогожичі Tarasa Shevchenka Тараса Шевченка

Beresteiska Берестейська Lukianivska Лук'янівська Shuliavska Kontraktova Ploshcha Шулявська Контрактова площа

Politekhnichnyi Instytut Політехнічний інститут Poshtova Ploshcha Поштова площа

Lisova Universytet Zoloti Vorota Maidan Nezalezhnosti Лісова Університет Золоті ворота Майдан Незалежності

Vasylkivska Demiivska Lybidska Vydubychi Slavutych Osokorky Васильківська Деміївська Либідська Видубичі Славутич Осокорки

Central bus station автовокзал центральнu

The echo of the Werewolf tour - World War Hitler’s Legacy

This four hour excursion visits the southern This full day tour is the holy grail of people sector of Kiev protection corridor with who love WW2 times and history. During well-preserved and fully equipped bunkers this day you will visit the headquarters of and tunnels and will take you right back to the German army during the occupation 1941. Discover the ﬁreguns, long tunnels of Ukraine. You will see the remains of and shooting towers hidden in the horizon Hitler’s nest “Werewolf”, Himmler’s main with your CHERNOBYLwel.come English command centre “Hegewald”, and the peaking guide, it is a command center of Goering’s army MUST DO for all WW2 and histo- “Steinbruch”. ry fans. You will be guided by the author of the famous historic book - The Headquarters You will be amazed to see one of the best of Hitler in Ukraine - Werewolf: Andrei preserved WW2 fortiﬁcations system. Shvachko who will reveal to you all the secrets, myths and truths about one of the toughest times in Ukrainian history. Price: 90€/person (with a minimum of 2 people in group) Price: and includes: 180€/person (with a minimum of 3 people in group) including an English speaking and includes: guide, transportation from your hotel in Kiev, English speaking guide, all entrance fees and necessary transportation from your hotel in equipment provided Kiev, all entrance fees, lunch and equipment.

You leave Kiev at 8AM and come 12 back around 10PM The secret Kiev Fortress Tour Former president tunnels of Kiev Yanukovych Villa tour The World War brought to Kiev projects The Kiev Fortress remains hidden for A must see whilst you are in Kiev! For five of building underground tunnels for most of the tourists coming to the city, hours you will dive into a world of unbe- military trains that would be hidden and at despite the fact it is located in the city lievable luxury, a dreamland that is a the same time hard to destroy. centre. You will see the main parts of the symbol of a former Ukrainian government During almost four hours with your fortifications walls, the towers and even run by the oligarchs. Yanukovich was the CHERNOBYLwel.come English speaking the fortress hospital, and at the same time President who had to escape from his guide you will explore the concrete parts all with a great panorama of Kiev. Our own country after the bloody Euro- of the tunnels that were never finished. CHERNOBYLwel.come English speaking maidan Revolution. What he left behind You have never seen such monstrous guide will put all the objects in a historical will blow your mind, it will definitely buildings that have survived over 75 context and you will be able to go back expand any preconception of ‘luxury’….- years. to the beginning of the 20th century for golden handles; flushes or shower, the whole three hours. personal boxing ring, golf court and tennis court, private zoo and river harbour Price: with a territory of 140 (!!!) hectares. You 80€/person Price: will see it both inside and out with your (with a minimum of 2 people in group) 70€/person personal English speaking guide and be and includes: (with a minimum of 2 people in group) picked up from your own hotel in Kiev.. and includes: English speaking guide, transportation from your hotel in including English speaking guide, Kiev, all entrance fees and equip- transportation from your hotel in Price: ment Kiev, all entrance fees and equip- 70€/person (with a minimum of 2 people in group) ment. and includes:

including an English speaking guide, transportation from your hotel in Kiev, all entrance fees and your VIP permits 13 Dnieper river

Something really spe- “For more detailed information visit: rpea.com.ua All these tours are organised as private tours - cial to see and for you and your fellow travellers. experience in KIEV For more information about these special tours, please contact us: [email protected]” SKY Park / zip line / Nemo Dolphinarium Oceanarium Sea Fairy Tale Kiev Planetarium

“Riding a river tram over Dnieper river - Only during summerTIME sadness ... :)”

Going on a cruise needn’t mean taking to the high seas, at least in Kyiv. One can use the Dnipro river trams, which serve both as a tourist attraction and transport. The river trams set off from Kyiv’s river station near Poshtova Ploshcha metro station, and offer picturesque views of both banks of the Dnipro. Cruises feature the beautiful buildings of Podil, the golden domes of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, and the stunning. Vydubychi Monastery.

Trips to the mouth of the Desna, Kyiv Sea, or a standard one-hour Kyiv sightseeing are available by river tram. Tours cost Hr 120 – 250 and last from one hour to 3.5 hours. Kyiv river station is located near Poshtova Ploshcha metro station, quay No. 10. Open on weekdays from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. and from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on weekends.

14 “The party starts late and continues NIGHTLIFE until morning the next day. There is a wide variety of fun pubs, bars and IN KIEV glamorous nightclubs. Pricing of main party accelerators -beer and vodka- range between $1-20.”

The Moda bar

One of Kiev’s most popular nightlife venues. The locals will conﬁrm that this is the place to enjoy the best music in the city. It is built in the shape of a ship and is one of the true hotspots in Kiev. Cocktail bar 111

Located in the city of Kiev, the establishment features a disco with a rotating bar in the 5center of it. No matter what night of the week KIEV PUBS you walk in here, it has a party atmosphere. Bochka

Bochka is a no nonsense pub perfectly located for starting or wrapping up your bar-hopping adventure. Top local rock, pop and hip-hop acts perform Tuesday- Sunday. The prices are a touch steep for a pub, but the breakfast and lunch specials are great value and ﬂavour packed. 15 Arena Entertainment complex

Arena Entertainment Complex

All in one entertainment complex located in the centre of the city near the Bessarabski market. The complex itself is pread over 4 ﬂoors and has a variety of restaurants, bars, strip club and a nightclub.

Another popular bars you do not want to skip: Skybar Club Banka Bar Coyote Ugly Bar Sorry Babushka / Sorry Grandmother Shooters

Kiev is quite bilingual. Some people speak Ukrainian, some speak Russian, most of them can speak both. In spite of the common misconception that they are the same, these languages are quite different. Therefore, if you speak some Russian it’ll be easier for you, because, though it’s a shame to admit, very few people in Ukraine speak English. However, you shouldn’t worry about that, they are also very friendly and helpful, so there is a high chance that you will ﬁnd a common language (even if sometimes it’s the body one). .

16 “Here are some of the most common phrases “And a couple of phrases that might help you to PHRASES used in the Ukrainian language:” get a discount when buying something.. :)”

Hello! How are you? Too expensive! May I get it cheaper please? Pryvit! Yak spravy? Tak dorogo! Mozhna deshevshe, bud laska?

Good thank you! And you? Wow! Too much. Dobre dyakuyu! Ah uh vas? Oho! Zadorogo.

What is your name? You may also say “Slava Ukraini!” (Glory to Ukraine) when Yak vas zvut’? (Yake vashe imya?) greeting (you may get “Geroyam slava” (Glory to heroes) in response. It is a common saying that has become especial- My name is... ly popular after the Revolution, nowadays some people Mene zvaty.... (Moye imya) even use it as a greeting. There’s nothing nationalistic in it, people usually pronounce it with a smile in a hope to Thank you very much. cheer you up, show their amiability, and build up the Duzhe dyakuyu. connection faster.

6Is there someone here who speaks Some useful Ukrainian phrases can be found also here: English? www.omniglot.com Chi ye toot khto rozmowlyaye anhliyskohyu? To compare both Ukrainian and Russian equivalents use this website: How can get to...? www.bestofukraine.com Yak mojna distatysya do...

How much is it? That’s too expensive! Skil’ky koshtuhye? Tse zadoroho! So, Udachi! (Good luck!) Pleased to meet you! Duzhe priyemno!

Could you help me please? Vy mozhete mehni dopomogty, bud laska? 17 Former president Yanukovych Villa tour A must see whilst you are in Kiev! For five hours you will dive into a world of unbe- lievable luxury, a dreamland that is a symbol of a former Ukrainian government run by the oligarchs. Yanukovich was the President who had to escape from his own country after the bloody Euro- maidan Revolution. What he left behind will blow your mind, it will definitely expand any preconception of ‘luxury’….- golden handles; flushes or shower, personal boxing ring, golf court and tennis court, private zoo and river harbour with a territory of 140 (!!!) hectares. You will see it both inside and out with your personal English speaking guide and be picked up from your own hotel in Kiev..

Price: 70€/person (with a minimum of 2 people in group) and includes:

including an English speaking guide, transportation from your hotel in Kiev, all entrance fees and your VIP permits

Vareniky UKRAINIAN (also called pyrohy in some regions of Western Ukraine): dumplings made with CUISINE fillings, such as mashed potatoes and fried onions, boiled ground meat and fried onions, liver and fried onions, fried cabbage Borshch with fried onions, cherries, and strawberries. Is the most common dish. It is a vegetable Served with sour cream and butter or soup made out of beets, cabbage, pota- sugar, when filled with fruits. toes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, dill. It’s a perfect meal if you’re a vegetarian, but Holubtsy in fact there are about 30 varieties of cabbage leaves (fresh or sour) rolled with Ukrainian borshch. It may also include meat rice filling and may contain meat (minced or fish. beef or bacon), baked in oil and carmelized onions, and may contain as a baking sauce Zeleniy borshch tomato soup, cream or sour cream, bacon (green borshch) or shchavlevyj soup drippings or roasted with bacon strips on (sorrel soup): water or broth based soup top. with sorrel and various vegetables,7 served with chopped hard boiled egg and sour Mlyntsy or nalisniky cream. thin pancakes filled usually with meat, cabbage, fruits, served with sour cream. Kapustnyak soup made with pork salo (cured fatback), sauerkraut, served Kasha hrechana with sour cream. buckwheat cereal. Buckwheat is very common in Ukraine, it’s healthy, tasty and Salo with garlic especially useful if you’d like to lose weight cured fatback with garlic or if you’re a vegetarian.

Pampushki Deruny soft, ﬂuffy bread portions topped with garlic potato pancakes, usually served with rich butter. servings of sour cream.

18 Honey spirits BEVERAGES (мед, med, or медовуха, medovukha): a fermented alcoholic beveragemade from honey, water, and yeast. It’s flavour depends on Alcoholic the plants visited by the honeybees, the length of Strong spirits (горілка, Russian vodka): time and method of aging, and the specific самогон Samohon (moonshine) is strain of yeast used. Its alcohol content will vary popular, including infusions of fruit, spices, from producer to producer herbs or hot peppers. depending on the method of production. Horilka Non-alcoholic in Ukrainian or Vodka in Russian is a typically colorless liquor, usually distilled from fermented grain. It is commonly thought that the term is Kompot ( ) a sweet beverage made of dried or taken from the Slavic word. “voda” (woda, вода) компот for “water.” In Ukrainian “vodka” is “horilka”. (the fresh fruits or berries boiled in water. words meaning “to burn”). It’s been said that, 8Uzvar historically, much Ukrainian horilka was based (узвар): a specific type of kompot made of on wheat, as opposed to Russian vodka which dried and smoked fruit, mainly apples, pears, was supposedly often made from rye. Accord- and prunes. ing to tradition, a large meal should cover the table when you are going to drink substantially. Kvass (квас): A big bottle and a big meal go hand in hand. a sweet-and-sour sparkling beverage brewed The most popular snacks to go with vodka are from yeast, sugar, and dried rye bread. pickled vegetables, dried fish and salo! Mineral water Beer (пиво, pyvo) well-known brands are Morshynska and the largest producers of beer are Obolon, Myrhorodska. They usually come strongly Lvivske, Chernigivske, Avtorske which partly carbonated. There are mineral waters of three export their products. types: sparkling (fizzy) – gazovana (газована), medium-sparkling - seredno 19 gazovana (середньо-газована), and non-sparkling - negazovana(негазована). “The party starts late and continues until morning the next day. There is a wide variety of fun pubs, bars and glamorous nightclubs. Pricing of main party accelerators -beer and vodka- range between $1-20.”

The Moda bar

Located in the city of Kiev, the establishment features a disco with a rotating bar in the center of it. No matter what night of the week you walk in here, it has a party atmosphere. Bochka

Pryazhene moloko (пряжене молоко) baked milk, a milk product having a creamy color and a light caramel ﬂavour. It is made by simmering milk on low heat for at least eight hours.

Ryazhanka (ряжанка) fermented baked milk.

The Ukrainian cuisine is very varied, it includes a lot of dishes and is a very colour- ful and signiﬁcant part of the Ukrainian culture as a whole. Therefore, you will always ﬁnd something to your liking :) One may also visit the “Puzata hata” (Пузата хата) restaurant chain (one of them is close to our meeting point near the Railway station) which serves tasty Ukrainian dishes for more than a good price.

Smachnogo! (Bon appetit!)

20 GENERAL Drinking water Visa

INFO “Water in general is chemically safe The Visa policy of Ukraine: but we highly recommend drinking bottled water.” “In order to get full and comprehen- sive information on the visa policy of Many Ukrainians filter tap water first and Ukraine this web-site is very helpful:” boil it before they use it for drinking or cooking. On the other hand, there are plenty mfa.gov.ua who don’t bother to do so and drink water straight from the tap. These locals have There you can find info on grounds for visa developed immunity over the years. Quality refusal or visa cancellation. Having found varies across the country. If you’re lucky, you your country in the list you can check won’t have any difficulties associated with whether you need a visa or not and under drinking tap water. However, this is not what conditions. something you can fully rely on. Due to poor sanitation and industrial pollution, water may be contaminated and you might spend your 8holiday on the toilet. Sockets

“Make sure you pack your socket converter.” Ukraine runs on 220V AC, but their sockets are different to the ones in the UK, US, or other EU countries. They use two pin type sockets - the same as in Germany, Hungary, Italy or Spain - but might vary from those you Have a great stay in Kiev know from your home country. and fall in love!