Ukraine: Shopping + Female: Size Conversion, Brands, Designers, Malls, Beauty; Doctors; Children+ by Jane Ukane

Ukraine Travel Guide

SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY; DOCTORS; CHILDREN, DISABLED; COOKING; ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY; WOMEN’S CLUBS, CULTURE What to Do? What to Pay? What to Say in Ukrainian or Russian languages? 1. SHOPPING in UKRAINE: Where to Buy? What to Say? How Much to Pay?..................................... 4  WHY TO SHOP IN UKRAINE? Cheap and Quality............................................................................ 4  HOW TO SHOP IN UKRAINE? What to Say in Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ........... 4 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................... 4  PRICES: average approximate............................................................................................................... 4  SHOPS vs. OPEN-AIR CLOTHES MARKETS vs. INTERNET SHOPPING .................................... 5  CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR: size conversion; world-famous brands; Ukrainian designer clothes . 5 o SIZE CONVERSION .................................................................................................................... 5 o SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ............................................... 6 o OPEN-AIR CLOTHES MARKETS: the largest ........................................................................... 7 o UKRAINIAN DESIGNER CLOTHES ......................................................................................... 7  BABY/CHILDREN CLOTHES, TOYS, STROLLERS, CAR SEATS ................................................ 7 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide..................................... 7 o SHOPS: CHILDREN GOODS most advertised Ukraine-wide ..................................................... 8  SOUVENIRS: AMBER ......................................................................................................................... 8 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ............................................................................................................. 8 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide..................................... 8 o SHOPS: AMBER most advertised Ukraine-wide .......................................................................... 8 o PRICES: AMBER average approximate Ukraine-wide ................................................................ 9 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages .................. 9 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................... 9  SOUVENIRS: WOODCRAFT ............................................................................................................ 10 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ........................................................................................................... 10 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 10 o SHOPS: WOODCRAFT most advertised Ukraine-wide............................................................. 10 o PRICES: WOODCRAFT average approximate Ukraine-wide ................................................... 10 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 10 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 11  SOUVENIRS: EMBROIDERY ........................................................................................................... 11 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ........................................................................................................... 11 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 11 o SHOPS: EMBROIDERY most advertised Ukraine-wide ........................................................... 11 o PRICES: EMBROIDERY average approximate Ukraine-wide .................................................. 12 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 12 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 12  ICONS, ARTS AND ANTIQUES ....................................................................................................... 12 o WARNINGS: licensed antique shops only and possible radioactivity ........................................ 12 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 13 o SHOPS: ICONS and ANTIQUES most advertised Ukraine-wide .............................................. 13 o PRICES: ICONS and ANTIQUES average approximate Ukraine-wide ..................................... 13 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 13 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 14 Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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SOVIET/NATIONALIST/WWII MEMORABILIA ........................................................................... 14 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ........................................................................................................... 14 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 14 o SHOPS: MEMORABILIA most advertised Ukraine-wide ......................................................... 14 o PRICES: MEMORABILIA average approximate Ukraine-wide ................................................ 14 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 15 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 15 EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL FOOD ............................................................................................... 15 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ........................................................................................................... 15 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 15 o SUPERMARKETS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ................................................................... 16 o PRICES: CAVIAR average approximate Ukraine-wide ............................................................. 16 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 16 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 16 EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL DRINKS ........................................................................................... 17 o "GORYLKA" ............................................................................................................................... 17 o DRINKING "POLICY": no drinking of alcohol before starting to eat, frequent toasting .......... 17 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 17 o SHOPS: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ................................................................................................ 17 o BRANDS: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS most advertised Ukraine-wide ........................................... 17 o PRICES: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS average approximate Ukraine-wide...................................... 17 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 17 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 18 CHOCOLATES, SWEETS/CANDY .................................................................................................. 18 o WHAT IS AVAILABLE? ........................................................................................................... 18 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 18 o SHOPS: CHOCOLATES, SWEETS/CANDY ............................................................................ 18 o PRICES: CHOCOLATES/SWEETS average approximate Ukraine-wide ................................. 18 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 19 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 19 ELECTRONICS, CDs/DVDs .............................................................................................................. 19 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 19 o ELECTRONICS STORES: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ....................................................... 20 o INTERNET SHOPS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ................................................................. 20 o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ................ 20 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 20 o DVDs ........................................................................................................................................... 21 TAX FREE SHOPPING AND REFUND ........................................................................................... 21 CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: art and antiques, gold/silver ............................................................... 21

2. CUSTOMER PROTECTION: Quality Standard Sign, Cash Register’s Receipt/”Fiscal Check” or “Merchandise Check”, Warrantee/Guarantee, Test Run, How To Return? Laws ................................. 21  UKRAINIAN QUALITY STANDARD SIGNS ................................................................................. 21  MANUFACTURING and EXPIRY DATES, check before buying or return goods back .................. 21 o WHAT TO LOOK FOR? ............................................................................................................. 21 o DATE FORMAT ......................................................................................................................... 22 Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 2 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ..................................... 22 CASH REGISTER’S RECEIPT/“FISCAL CHECK” or “MERCHANDISE CHECK” ..................... 22 o WHY? To return, exchange purchases ........................................................................................ 22 o WHEN SHOULD YOU GET IT? ............................................................................................... 22 o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages ..................................... 22 o WHAT TO SAY TO DEMAND RECEIPTS/CHECKS? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages .............................................................................................................................................. 23 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 23 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTEE, "TEST RUN" FOR ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES ........ 23 CUSTOMER PROTECTION LAW, WATCHDOGS ........................................................................ 23 o Law of Ukraine on Consumer Protection amended in 2010 ........................................................ 23 o Base your complaint on your rights provided for in the Constitution of Ukraine and violated by the shop (source ................................................................................................................................... 24 o WATCHDOGS: ........................................................................................................................... 24

3. BEAUTY + HOUSEHOLD: Hair, Nails; Women’s Doctors, Children/Disabled, Cooking, Repair . 24  HAIR, NAILS, MAKEUP, PERFUMES, HYGIENE: Where to find? What to say? What to pay? .. 24 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 24 o HAIR+MAKEUP, NAILS, PERFUMES, SANITARY: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ........... 25 o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages.............................................. 25 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 26  HOSPITALS: FIRST AID/AMBULANCE, GYNECOLOGIST, PHARMACIES ............................ 26 o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide................................... 26 o PRIVATE HOSPITALS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide ........................................................... 27 o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages.............................................. 27 o POSSIBLE REPLIES .................................................................................................................. 27  CHILDREN AND DISABLED ........................................................................................................... 28  COOKING UTENSILS, CLOTHES/SHOE REPAIR......................................................................... 29 4. ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, MALE-FEMALE, FEMINISM, CULTURAL CENTERS .............. 29  ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 29 o FOOD CONTAMINATION ........................................................................................................ 29 o CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR ACCIDENT .................................................................................... 29  DONATIONS, CHARITY................................................................................................................... 29 o CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................................... 30  MEN-WOMEN DIFFERENCES, CHILDREN, FEMINISM, WOMEN’S RIGHTS ........................ 30 o MEN – WOMEN DIFFERENCES, HOUSEHOLD ROLES ...................................................... 30 o CHILDREN in the family ............................................................................................................ 30 o FEMINISM, UKRAINE IS FEMININE ..................................................................................... 30 o WOMEN’S RIGHTS ................................................................................................................... 31  WOMEN’S GROUPS/CLUBS, CULTURAL CENTERS .................................................................. 31

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 3 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

1. SHOPPING in UKRAINE: Where to Buy? What to Say? How Much to Pay?  WHY TO SHOP IN UKRAINE? Cheap and Quality Cheaper: Prices in Ukraine are, in general, lower than in Europe and U.S. Unfortunately, Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe and to ensure that someone buys their goods, the manufacturers often have special price ranges for Ukraine. Quality: Many clothes are manufactured locally or nearby in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, which have good production base and highly skilled workforce. At the same time, costs of manufacturing are lower than in Europe and the U.S. and, therefore, lower prices. Shopping Mall alternatives: There are still many open-air markets that sell same clothes cheaper than big downtown stores/shopping malls.  HOW TO SHOP IN UKRAINE? What to Say in Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrillic_script ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo!

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o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! PRICES: average approximate On the positive side, cost of living in Ukraine is still lower than in Europe and the U.S. Prices in Ukraine depend on petrol/gasoline prices, which determine delivery costs.  http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living , select: "Ukraine"

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 4 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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http://pricesin.net , search for "Ukraine" Medical treatment (e.g. dental) http://www.medicaltourukraine.com, search for “dentistry, prices”

SHOPS vs. OPEN-AIR CLOTHES MARKETS vs. INTERNET SHOPPING 

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OPEN-AIR MARKETS used to be 5-10% cheaper than shops. Now, as a rule, prices are the same, but at markets you may negotiate the price with a vendor or look for a bargain. Some open-air markets are still cheaper but, reportedly, quality of goods may be inferior.  As a rule, there are no cash registers at Open-air markets. And so you may not be able to return what you’ve bought there. Usually, a cash register's receipt ("fiscal check") or a “merchandise check” issued by sellers allows you to return purchases in shops/stores.  INTERNET SHOPPING (e-shops) is mostly for electronics, computers and appliances. As a rule, prices are lower than in “physical” hardware shops. E-shops usually provide with manufacturer’s warrantee and, do free in-town delivery of any purchase, however small/cheap it is. CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR: size conversion; world-famous brands; Ukrainian designer clothes o SIZE CONVERSION Sizes of clothing/footwear are different in Ukraine from these in Europe or the U.S. “International size system”: Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L) are widely used in Ukraine but, sometimes, if you are looking for inexpensive Ukraine, Russia, Belarus (Ukraine’s neighboring countries)-made clothing/shoes you will need to convert sizes as in conversion tables below. Source: http://www.vxzone.com , search “clothes sizes”

WOMEN’S CLOTHING Ukraine, Russia, Belarus

U.S.A.

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XXXL

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WOMEN’S: Shoes/footwear In centimeters Ukraine, Russia, Belarus Europe

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 5 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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MEN’S CLOTHING Ukraine, Russia, Belarus U.S.A. International Europe

MEN’S: Shoes/footwear In centimeters Ukraine, Russia, Belarus Europe U.S.A.

CHILDREN’S: Shoes/footwear In centimeters Ukraine, Russia, Belarus Europe U.S.A. o SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  All major world-famous brands (mostly genuine and sometimes counterfeit) are available in stores throughout Ukraine  Click on the links below to follow to the sites to see malls’ logos/contacts: Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 6 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 7 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  BABY CLOTHES o UA: T O V A R I D L I A D I T E I o RU: T O V A R I D L I A D E T E I  TOYS o UA: I G R A S H K I o RU: I G R U S H K I  STROLLERS/BUGGIES o Same in UA and RU : K O L I A S K I  CAR SEATS o UA: D I T I A C H I S I D I N N I A D L I A M A S H I N I o RU: D E T S K I E S I D E N I A D L I A M A S H I N I SHOPS: CHILDREN GOODS most advertised Ukraine-wide  Children’s goods are available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the shop/market names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukraine-wide" above.  Specialized children’s shops Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to manufacturers’ sites to see how it looks like:  Jljhlkjhlkjhlk  Khkjhgkjhjkh 

SOUVENIRS: AMBER o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  Amber “paintings”  Amber jewelry  Amber carved figures o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  AMBER o UA: B U R S H T I N o RU: Y A N T A R o SHOPS: AMBER most advertised Ukraine-wide  Amber is available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukraine-wide" above.  Specialized amber shops Ukraine-wide

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 8 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

 Click on the links below to follow to shops’ sites to see how it looks like:  Ljlkjlkjhkl  Hkjhkjhkjh  time) TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: AMBER average approximate Ukraine-wide  A bracelet – from 5 EUR up o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy AMBER products?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i V I R O B I Z BURSHTINU?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t Y A N T A R ?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 9 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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SOUVENIRS: WOODCRAFT o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  Wooden jewelry cases  Carved plates  Wooden kitchen utensils  Wooden figures o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  WOODCRAFT products o UA: V I R O B I Z D E R E V A o RU: I Z D E L I Y A I Z D E R E V A o SHOPS: WOODCRAFT most advertised Ukraine-wide  Woodcraft is available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukraine-wide" above.  Specialized woodcraft shops Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to shops’ sites to see how it looks like:

TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: WOODCRAFT average approximate Ukraine-wide  A carved plate – from 2 EUR up o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy WOODCRAFT products?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i V I R O B I Z Z DEREVA?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t I Z D E L I Y A I Z DEREVA?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT? Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 10 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! SOUVENIRS: EMBROIDERY o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  National embroidered shirts “VISHIVANKA”, which contain elements of Ukrainian ethnic embroidery. More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyshyvanka  National embroidered hand towels “RUSHNIK”, highly decorated often with the ornamental pattern. More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rushnyk o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  EMBROIDERED SHIRTS o Same in UA and RU: V I S H I V A N K I  EMBROIDERED HAND TOWELS o UA: V I S H I V A N I R U S H N I K I o RU: V I S I T I E R U S H N I K I o SHOPS: EMBROIDERY most advertised Ukraine-wide  Embroidery is available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukraine-wide" above.  Specialized embroidery shops Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to shops’ sites to see how it looks like:  Dshgdsahg  Hsdhshdxh  shdhasfdfj TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 11 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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o PRICES: EMBROIDERY average approximate Ukraine-wide  A national embroidered shirt “VISHIVANKA” – from 10 EUR up o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy EMBROIDERED VISHIVANKI / RUSHNIKI products?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i V I S H I V A N K I / VISHIVANI RUSHNIKI ?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t V I S H I V A N K I / VISITIE RUSHNIKI?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! ICONS, ARTS AND ANTIQUES o WARNINGS: licensed antique shops only and possible radioactivity  It is suggested that icons and antiques are bought in licensed/official antique shops, i.e. those who have premises, address, and permission to sell the vendor should produce at your request. Usually, there is a special procedure to take icons and antiques of “significant cultural value” outside Ukraine. See Customs Regulations: art and antiques chapter further below in this brochure.

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 12 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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There is a possibility, that icons and antiques could be radioactive.  WHY? They may be taken the 30 km exclusion "no man's land" zone around the damaged Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. More on Chernobyl, read at or watch the Chernobyl documentary in English language is at, search for "Chernobyl disaster, incident" o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  ICONS / ANTIQUES o Same in UA and RU: I K O N I / A N T I Q U A R I A T o SHOPS: ICONS and ANTIQUES most advertised Ukraine-wide  Icons&antiques are available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukraine-wide" above.  Specialized icon&antiques shops Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to shops’ sites to see how it looks like:  Jdjdsj  Jdfrjgsj  jsdjksfdk TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: ICONS and ANTIQUES average approximate Ukraine-wide  from 10 EUR to hundreds/thousands of EUR o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy ICONS / ANTIQUES products?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i I K O N I / ANTIQUARIAT?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t I K O N I / ANTIQUARIAT?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency) Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 13 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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 UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! SOVIET/NATIONALIST/WWII MEMORABILIA o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  Soviet, Ukrainian nationalist and World War II (WWII)  Military uniforms  Military hats  Fur hats with flaps  Flags  Medals, coins, insignia o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  SOVIET / NATIONALIST / GERMAN UNIFORM o UA: R A D I A N S K A / N A Z I O N A L N A / N I M E T S K A FORMA o RU: S O V E T S K A I A / N A Z I O N A L N A I A / NEMETSKAIA FORMA o SHOPS: MEMORABILIA most advertised Ukraine-wide  Memorabilia is available mostly at “flea markets” Ukraine-wide. The most famous one is located in downtown Kyiv, capital of Ukraine, at Andriyvsk Uzviz str.  Click on the link below to how it looks like: TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: MEMORABILIA average approximate Ukraine-wide  from 10 EUR to hundreds of EUR

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 14 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at, but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy MEMORABILIA?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i R A D I A N S K U / NAZIONALNU / NIMETSKU FORMU ?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t S O V E T S K U I U / NAZIONALNUIU / NEMETSKUIU FORMU ?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL FOOD o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  Red caviar  Black caviar. WARNING: unless bought in licensed outlets and a receipt is retained, there are strong chances that it was poached and you may become administratively or criminally liable. o WARNING: there is another product called “zucchini caviar” which is a canned cooked mashed zucchini. o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 15 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  CAVIAR o Same in UA and RU: I K R A o SUPERMARKETS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  Caviar is available in major supermarkets.  Click on the links below to follow to the sites to see supermarkets logos:  Sdgasgsadg  Gasdgsagas  Gdsagasgd  asdgasgsadgsa TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: CAVIAR average approximate Ukraine-wide  from 5 EUR up o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy CAVIAR?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i I K R U ?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t I K R U ?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e ! Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 16 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL DRINKS o "GORYLKA"  a potent alcoholic drink (40% alcohol); tastes much like vodka; usually infused on red peppers or birch buds. o DRINKING "POLICY": no drinking of alcohol before starting to eat, frequent toasting  Usually, people eat, toast and drink alcohol from small glasses "bottom up" (in one shot).  Toasts never end, are very frequent (every 3-5 minutes), proposed by a host. The 1st toast is usually: "I’m glad that we meet", 2d one to “a good health”, 3d is to women, as a rule.  Ukrainian “CHEERS” is “BUDMO” (let us be [healthy]) TIP: it's ok not to drink after every toast. You need just to raise a glass and pretend that you take a sip as a token of respect to the hosts. o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  WINE and VODKA DEPARTMENT [in a shop] o UA: V I N A t a V O D K A V I D D I L o RU: V I N O - V O D O C H N I I O T D E L o SHOPS: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS  Alcoholic drinks are available in major supermarkets. Look for the shop/market names/links in the section "EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL FOOD" above. o BRANDS: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS most advertised Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to manufacturers’ sites to see how it looks like:  Fasdfafa  Fasdfaf  asfagfasdf TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o PRICES: ALCOHOLIC DRINKS average approximate Ukraine-wide  0.5 Liter bottle costs 1 – 2 EUR o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 17 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE is WINE [and vodka] DEPARTMENT [in a shop]?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E e V I N N I I V I D D I L ?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E e s t V I N N I I O T D E L ?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! CHOCOLATES, SWEETS/CANDY o WHAT IS AVAILABLE?  Chocolates and sweets are in general of a good quality and cheaper in Ukraine than that in Europe or the U.S. o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  CHOCOLATES, SWEETS/CANDY o UA: S H O K O L A D , T S U K E R K I o RU: S H O K O L A D , K O N F E T I o SHOPS: CHOCOLATES, SWEETS/CANDY  Chocolates/sweets are available in major supermarkets. Look for the shop/market names/links in the section "EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL FOOD" above. o PRICES: CHOCOLATES/SWEETS average approximate Ukraine-wide  A chocolate bar from 1 EUR up

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 18 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE I can buy CHOCOLATES / SWEETS products?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E Y A m o j u k u p i t i S H O K O L A D , TSUKERKI?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E Y A m o g u k u p i t S H O K O L A D , KONFETI?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! ELECTRONICS, CDs/DVDs o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  ELECTRONICS SHOP o UA and RU: M A G A Z I N E L E C T R O N I K I  CD/DVD o UA and RU: D I S K I

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 19 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

o ELECTRONICS STORES: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to the sites to see stores’ logos:  Sfhdhasdj  Hsdhfadshfad  Sjadsjsdjadsj  jsjsdfjsjsdf TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o INTERNET SHOPS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  Click on the links below to follow to the sites to see the shop’s logo:  Asdfasfasfd o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE are TVs and CDs/DVDs?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E e T E L E V I S O R I t a D I S K I ?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E e s t T E L E V I S O R I i D I S K I ?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy! Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 20 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

 UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! TIP: After you've paid and received a cash register's receipt/"fiscal check", don't forget to ask for the manufacturer's Warrantee/Guarantee "booklet" and for the free "test run", done by the shop. The Warrantee/Guarantee booklet should to be filled out, dated, and stamped by the shop. o DVDs – Ukraine is region 5 just like Russia, most of Africa, Central and South Asia, and therefore DVDs bought here will not most probably play on players in your country unless your country is listed above. DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region. Source: 

TAX FREE SHOPPING AND REFUND o Tax free shopping is possible in Ukraine mainly in international airports, on board of Ukrainian air carriers, and at border crossings. o Refund is possible but not everywhere and the regulations may not be very clear. o Look for “Tax Free” sign in shops and ask for VAT refund rules.

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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: art and antiques, gold/silver o Warning! It’s a GENERAL OVERVIEW, this information can change at any time, please contact the relevant Ukrainian agencies with specific questions. o ANTIQUES, ARTWORK, ARTEFACTS of “distinctive cultural value”:  Taken To Ukraine: may be brought in if they are not subject to any international alert and you have documents, which prove your rights of ownership.  Taken Out of Ukraine: you will need to obtain relevant authorisation documents. SOURCES at the Ukrainian State Customs Service website 1. "Procedures for bringing personal belongings into/out of Ukraine by individuals" at 2. "On Transfer of Cash and Bank Metals across the Customs Border of Ukraine", Resolution of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Ukraine No. 148 of 27 May 2008 at

2. CUSTOMER PROTECTION: Quality Standard Sign, Cash Register’s Receipt/”Fiscal Check” or “Merchandise Check”, Warrantee/Guarantee, Test Run, How To Return? Laws When shopping, pay attention to safety: manufacturing and expiry dates, quality control marks and keep cash register’s receipt/ “fiscal check” or “merchandise check”. You can returned purchased goods or appeal to Customer Protection authorities.  UKRAINIAN QUALITY STANDARD SIGNS o When buying goods, look for Ukrainian Quality Standard signs on packaging. More at Ukrainian safety marking site at  MANUFACTURING and EXPIRY DATES, check before buying or return goods back o WHAT TO LOOK FOR?  FOODS  Manufacturing dates  Mostly for breads, pastry, sweets  Expiry date/Shelf life/“Best-before period”  Mostly for beverages, milk-products  OTHER GOODS  Manufacturing dates Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 21 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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DATE FORMAT  Dates are usually written in this format:  DD.MM.YY, for example: 12.06.12 (12 June 2012)  DD.MONTH.YY, where “month” is an abbreviated Ukrainian name (12 June 2012) o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  EXPIRY DATE  UA: K I N T S E V I I T E R M I N S P O J I V A N N I A  RU: K O N E C H N A I A D A T A P O T R E B L E N I A  MANUFACTURING DATE  UA: D A T A V I R O B N I T S T V A  RU: D A T A P R O I Z V O D S T V A CASH REGISTER’S RECEIPT/“FISCAL CHECK” or “MERCHANDISE CHECK” o Keep  a cash register's receipt (alternatively called a “fiscal check”) produced by a mechanical cash register  in most shopping malls/centers, supermarkets, food shops or  “merchandise check”: a handwritten receipt on a letterhead or with a shop’s stamp mostly at shopping malls/centers and open-air markets o WHY? To return, exchange purchases  As a rule, soon after the purchase in a large supermarket, you may return any FOOD or DRINK you’ve bought.  You may return/exchange NON-FOOD goods within 14 days from the day of purchase without explanations, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine on Consumer Protection (see the sub-chapter further below). o WHEN SHOULD YOU GET IT?  In supermarkets, food shops, shopping malls:  After you’ve paid.  In open-air markets selling CLOTHES:  Before you pay try and ask if a sales person will give you a receipt/”fiscal check” or a “merchandise check”): a handwritten receipt on a letterhead or with a shop’s stamp. WARNING: as a rule, there are no receipts/checks issued by sellers at open-air markets selling FOOD o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  CASH REGISTER’S RECEIPT / “FISCAL CHECK”  Same in UA or RU: K A S O V I I C H E C K / F I S K A L N I I C H E C K  ”MERCHANDISE CHECK”  Same in UA or RU: T O V A R N I I C H E C K

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o WHAT TO SAY TO DEMAND RECEIPTS/CHECKS? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi! GIVE me, please, the CASH REGISTER’S RECEIPT/MERCHANDISE CHECK  UA: V i t a i u ! D A I T E m e n i , b u d l a s k a , K A S O V I I CHECK/TOVARNII CHECK  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! D A I T E m n e , p o z a l u i s t a , K A S O V I I CHECK/TOVARNII CHECK  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTEE, "TEST RUN" FOR ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES o After you've paid and received a cash register's receipt/"fiscal check", don't forget to ask for the manufacturer's Warrantee/Guarantee "booklet" and for the free "test run", done by the shop. The Warrantee/Guarantee booklet should to be filled out, dated, and stamped by the shop. CUSTOMER PROTECTION LAW, WATCHDOGS o Law of Ukraine on Consumer Protection amended in 2010  Source: (in Ukrainian language)  The Law's art 9 provides that a consumer has the right - within 14 days, not counting the day of purchase, unless the seller fixes a longer term - to exchange the non-edible product of unsatisfactory quality in the place of purchase or other places suggested by the seller for a similar product of other color, dimension, style, etc.  Article 23 of the Law establishes a sanction on a seller for the infringement upon this right.  Written complaint  The Law prescribes that an unsatisfied consumer should take timed actions to have their complained satisfied. A written complaint is a useful tool to record the situation for the follow-up action.  Where to write the complaint?

Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 23 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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In the Complaints Book that should be visibly displayed in each shop in accordance with the Law.  What to write?  Address your complaint to a shop's manager o ask for their full name, exact post title, shop's mailing address, contact telephone/email/website.  Date your complaint.  For your further reference, take note of the page number on which you're writing your complaint.  Provide your full name, home address, contact phone number;  Your purchase: What (brand, make, serial number, etc.)? When? Where? How much you've paid as indicated on a cash register receipt/merchandise check?  What is the problem? What defects? When and how were they detected?, etc.  Document in a chronological order your interactions with the shop's staff, etc.  Give them a deadline by which you expect to have your demands satisfied.  Ask when you should contact them to check on your complaint's situation. o Base your complaint on your rights provided for in the Constitution of Ukraine and violated by the shop (source )  The right to satisfaction of basic needs - To have access to basic, essential goods and services: adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, public utilities, water and sanitation.  The right to safety - To be protected against products, production processes and services which are hazardous to health or life.  The right to be informed - To be given the facts needed to make an informed choice, and to be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising and labeling.  The right to choose - To be able to select from a range of products and services, offered at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.  The right to be heard - To have consumer interests represented in the making and execution of government policy, and in the development of products and services.  The right to redress - To receive a fair settlement of just claims, including compensation for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services.  The right to consumer education - To acquire knowledge and skills needed to make informed, confident choices about goods and services, while being aware of basic consumer rights and responsibilities and how to act on them.  The right to a healthy environment -To live and work in an environment which is non-threatening to the well-being of present and future generations. o WATCHDOGS:  Fwdfasdf  Asdfasfdasf  asfdasdfas 3. BEAUTY + HOUSEHOLD: Hair, Nails; Women’s Doctors, Children/Disabled, Cooking, Repair  HAIR, NAILS, MAKEUP, PERFUMES, HYGIENE: Where to find? What to say? What to pay? o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at ), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU). Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 24 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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BEAUTY SALON (PARLOR) o UA: S A L O N K R A S I o RU: S A L O N K R A S O T I  PERFUMES o UA: P A R F U M I o RU: P A R F U M E R I A  FEMALE GOODS o UA: Z I N O C H I T O V A R I o RU: Z E N S K I E T O V A R I o HAIR+MAKEUP, NAILS, PERFUMES, SANITARY: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  HAIR, MAKEUP  Ljlkjklkl  lkhkjhkjhkj  NAILS  Khkjhkjhkj  khkjhkjhkj  PERFUMES  Lkhkjhkjhjk  khkjhkjhkj  SANITARY  Khkjhkjh  hkjhkjhkj TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE is a BEAUTY SALON (PARLOR), PERFUMES, SANITARY?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E e S A L O N K R A S I , P A R F U M I , ZINOCHI TOVARI?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E e s t S A L O N K R A S O T I , PARFUMEIRIA, ZENSKIE TOVARI?  Hi, I want to BUY THIS [pointing]  UA: Vitaiu! Ya hochu KUPITI TSE [pointing]  RU: Zdrasvuite! Ya hochu KUPIT ETO [pointing]  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI? Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 25 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e !  RU: I z v i n i t e !  I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i .  Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a ! 

HOSPITALS: FIRST AID/AMBULANCE, GYNECOLOGIST, PHARMACIES o State-run Ambulance service  Dial from any telephone: 103 o Free, Ukraine-wide  State-run policlinics in emergency cases  Other cases: you have to live in the city-district (rayon), of which a clinic is in charge. o State-run vs. private  There are state and private hospitals, laboratories and ambulances in Ukraine.  Private hospitals, laboratories, ambulances  Usually, there is no waiting time.  Their equipment, usually, is modern.  Usually, you can do necessary test right away.  Usually, you are provided with all necessary facilities.  Not very cheap.  State-run hospitals, laboratories, ambulances  Reportedly: underfinanced, understaffed, overcrowded.  Usually, free of charge but o Reportedly sometimes, you would need to buy even basic materials/medicines yourself, o negotiate with personnel (source) o Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), children doctors (pediatricians), nutrition, reproductive medicine specialists / medical doctors available in both in State-run and Private hospitals Ukraine-wide. Private hospitals are, as a rule, quite expensive. o Pharmacies and food shops usually sell baby food and hygiene/sanitary items. o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide  Instructions: Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Ambulance o UA: S H V I D K A D O P O M O G A

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o RU: S K O R A I Y A P O M O S H C H  Hospital o UA: L I K A R N I A o RU: B O L N I T S A o PRIVATE HOSPITALS: most advertised, Ukraine-wide  Overview at  All-purpose medical centers  Gasgfsdg  Sgsagas  asdgasgda  Labs  Klhkljhjk  lkhkjhkjh  Maternity hospital  fwadfgsf TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  Instructions: Try Ukrainian language first (see below: UA). If they don't understand, try Russian language (see below: RU). Key words are written here in CAPITAL letters.  Ukrainians use Cyrillic (more at), but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. Therefore, below words are written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian (see below: UA) or Russian languages (see below: RU).  Hi, WHERE is an AMBULANCE / HOSPITAL?  UA: V i t a i u ! D E e S H V I D K A D O P O M O G A / LIKARNIA?  RU: Z d r a s v u i t e ! G D E e s t S K O R A I Y A P O M O S H C H / BOLNITSA?  HOW MUCH does THIS [pointing] COST?  UA: SKILKI TSE [pointing] KOSHTUIE?  RU: SKOLKO ETO [pointing] STOIT?  Can I PAY in HRYVNA? ("hryvna" (UAH) is the Ukrainian currency)  UA:Ya mozu SPLATITI HRIVNOI?  RU: Ya mogu PLATIT GRIVNOI?  Thank you!  UA:Diakuiu!  RU: Spasibo! o POSSIBLE REPLIES  Ok  UA: D o b r e  RU: H o r o s h o  Sorry!  UA: V i b a c h t e ! Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 27 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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 RU: I z v i n i t e ! I don't speak English.  UA: Y a n e g o v o r i u a n g l i i s k o i u .  RU: Y a n e g o v o r i u p o - a n g l i i s k i . Good buy!  UA: D o p o b a c h e n n i a !  RU: D o s v i d a n i a !

CHILDREN AND DISABLED o SPECIALIZED CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS  Gsgsgasgs (state-run)  Gasgsagsa (private) TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages. Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars) Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example: o ACCESS FOR DISABLED, CHILDREN IN STROLLERS, UKRAINE-WIDE  Hospitals  In big hospitals access for people in wheelchairs is ok. In smaller clinics, as a rule, access for people in wheelchairs is not foreseen (steep stairs). You need to be accompanied.  Parking  Reserved parking space for disabled is not strictly enforced. You would need to look for a parking place in the neighborhood.  Transport  Intercity trains/busses/coaches and in-city transport: busses, trams, trolleybuses: as a rule, access for people in wheelchairs is NOT foreseen in (steep stairs).  Metro o Some recently built metro stations have wheelchair access: lifts/elevators. o Most of Kyiv, capital city, metro stations have long (50+ meters) steep “escalators", no lifts/elevators. o Not many metro cars/carriages have special places with safety belts for wheelchairs.  Underpasses/subways, entrances to metro  as a rule, there are special inclined passages for wheelchairs/strollers at the side, but, usually, these passages are very steep and will require a strong person to accompany you and to keep a wheelchair/stroller from rolling downwards.  Some underpasses/subways have special wheelchair lifts foreseen, but, very often, they don't work/out of order.  Sidewalks/pavements  are mostly blocked by parked cars. Parking on sidewalks is allowed and there are the rules prescribing certain "pedestrian passage" room between parked cars and buildings' walls. However, very often, these rules are not observed/enforced.  Pedestrian crossings

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As a rule, not equipped for people in wheelchairs: curbs are steep although in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, most of the crossings' curbs are lowered for easier passage in wheelchairs/with strollers. COOKING UTENSILS, CLOTHES/SHOE REPAIR o Cooking utensils shops are available in major shopping centers/malls Ukraine-wide. Look for the names/links in the section "SHOPPING CENTERS/MALLS: most advertised Ukrainewide" above. o Clothes repair shops o Shoe repairers TIP: If the site is in Ukrainian or Russian languages, look for the “contact” page: “KOHTAKT” written the same way in Ukrainian or Russian languages.  Either get the entire page translated by any of your browser's add-on language tools (toolbars)  Or cut and paste the form into one of on-line translators, for example:

4. ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, MALE-FEMALE, FEMINISM, CULTURAL CENTERS  ENVIRONMENT o FOOD CONTAMINATION  Warning! Local wild berries, mushrooms, meet of wild birds/chickens (fowl) and animals (game) should be avoided.  WHY? They may be grown in the 30 km exclusion "no man's land" zone around the damaged Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. More on Chernobyl, read at or watch the Chernobyl documentary in English language is at search for "Chernobyl disaster, incident" o CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR ACCIDENT  Ukraine is a site of the first ever large-scale nuclear accident in human history: Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is located about 100 km away from Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.  In April 1986, one of the Plant's nuclear reactors caught fire and exploded, emitting deadly levels of radiation and sending airborne a cloud of radioactive particles that spread over the continental Europe.  Chernobyl nuclear accident is a level 7 event on the International Nuclear Event Scale, the only other of the same magnitude is Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident of 2011. (source:)  The ground around the Plant is still radioactive and no people are allowed to live within 30 km in diameter "no man's land" exclusion zone surrounding the Plant.  In 1986, authorities conducted "forced" evacuation of people, who left most of their belongings behind.  The Plant continued to produce electricity by its other undamaged reactors until the Plant was closed in year 2000.  Chernobyl documentary in English language is at, search for "Chernobyl disaster, incident"  Reportedly, current levels of radiation in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, do not exceed the levels registered in the rest of Europe.  Background levels of radiation Ukraine-wide are controlled daily.  There is a Governmental program to monitor radioactivity of fresh foods and meats sold in local markets.  DONATIONS, CHARITY Ukraine Travel Guide: SHOPPING + FEMALE: SIZE CONVERSION, BRANDS, DESIGNERS, MALLS, INTERNET, OPEN AIR MARKETS; BEAUTY, DOCTORS, CHILDREN/DISABLED, COOKING, ENVIRONMENT, CHARITY, WOMEN’S CLUBS/CULTURE 29 External links are selected and assessed when the brochure is published. GoUkraineExpat is not responsible for the content of external websites. By including an external link to this brochure, we do not endorse that website, its owners, or their products or services. Free report and weekly updates http://www.goukraineexpat.info/free_reportupdates Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GoUkraineExpat Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GoUkraineExpat Copyright 2008 - 2013 GoUkraineExpat. All rights reserved.

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o CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS  Kyiv Lions Club  Rotary Clubs in Ukraine look for "Service And Fellowship" and "Make Connections" tabs, go to "Find Rotary Websites"  International Women’s Club of Kyiv MEN-WOMEN DIFFERENCES, CHILDREN, FEMINISM, WOMEN’S RIGHTS o MEN – WOMEN DIFFERENCES, HOUSEHOLD ROLES  EQUALITY vs. DISCRIMINATION  Ukraine has a long history of men – women equality coming from the Soviet times.  Some discrimination at workplaces is still reported. Mostly in private businesses, when applying for a job a man may explicitly be given preference, because of possible maternity and childcare-related issues if a woman is hired.  TRADITIONAL HOUSEHOLD ROLES  Traditional roles where women do cooking and cleaning and men earn most of income gradually disappear, with younger generations sharing their roles more equally.  In Soviet days, there were only a few restaurants, eating out was quite expensive, inviting guests to someone’s home or on a picnic was considered the only option to pass time together. Now more and more people prefer to meet in restaurants/coffee shops.  MEN – WOMEN COURTESY  Men are expected to open and hold doors, give way, and yield a seat, give a hand. It is common and not-doing this is considered rude.  SURVEY: UKRAINIAN MEN HAPPIER THAN WOMEN IN 2012  April 30, 2012 (Interfax-Ukraine) – February 2012 survey by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology: “Men are generally happier than women: among men, the percentage of those happy is 54%, and among women – 51%. Ukrainians in 2012 are less happy then in 2011: 63% in 2011 and 51% in 2012. Ukrainians link the level of happiness to their financial.” o CHILDREN in the family  A child is, in general, a focal point of the family. Ukrainians are famous for their adoration of children.  There is, in general, NO "We want a boy rather than a girl!" preference among future parents.  Day-care rooms/playground for shoppers' children are plenty in big shopping malls/centers.  Grand parents usually stay together with their children’s families – in sometimes very small flats/apartments - to take care of children while parents are away. o FEMINISM, UKRAINE IS FEMININE  “FEMEN Movement: Human Rights Protection Group Pressure Group” – known for flamboyant females protesting around the world - started in Ukraine:  A word "Ukraine" is feminine in Ukrainian language.  Unlike in many languages "fatherland", Ukraine is referred to by the Ukrainians as "motherland   d".  Princess Olha is Ukraine's patron saint:

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o WOMEN’S RIGHTS  In Ukraine, gender inequality and discrimination against women are still reported at:  Workplace: women’s remuneration/salary/pay is about 30% lower that that of men;  Home: about 60% of all women presumably suffer from domestic violence;  Political life: women make only about 9% of the Ukrainian Parliament of 450 MPs.  Source: Gender Equality and Domestic Violence Rates report at Business Ukraine, March 2012 and a study by Center for Ukrainian Reform Education in partnership with the International Centre for Policy Studies of Ukraine, 2008  In 2010 alone, 102,000 domestic violence reports were registered with the Ukrainian Police. These problems were recognized; Ukraine joined the United Nations Convention “Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination of Women”. Source: Gender Equality and Domestic Violence Rates report at Business Ukraine, March 2012ality 

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