Issue 2017/1
Contents EDITOR’S WELCOME TOP JANUARY EVENTS
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LAST MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS – EEA Real-estate Forum 2016 7 LOST IN UKRAINE – Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Kiev 8-11 INTERVIEW – 6 Questions for Vitali Klitschko 12-14 WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY
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SECRETS OF KIEV – 8 Cups of Coffee in Kiev 16-17 SIGHTSEEING – Kiev’s 12 Amazing Sights 18-22 WINTER KIEV PHOTO COMPETITION
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MONTHLY TIPS – Top 10 January Tips for Kiev Visitors 24-25 BUSINESS CORNER – How to Extend Your Stay in Ukraine 26-27 USEFUL CONTACTS
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WE RECOMMEND
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KIEV METRO MAP
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Greetings and a warm welcome to our very first issue of Kiev Check-in Magazin
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It feels like a dream come true for me. The idea to start this magazin e came to me one Sunday morning when sipping my tradition al morning coffee. I observed mor ning Kiev, which wakes up slowly after a long Saturday nigh t! I thought how beautiful Kiev is with its unique atmosphere, wonderful people and coziness, full of history, amazing sights... the city of endless discovery and hidden secrets! And I wanted to share this with all those who com e to visit my city and help them to discover its beauty and make the best of their visit. Finally I have the opportunity to open my heart and share my feelings and ideas with you through this beautiful publication. Are you a short-term visitor to Kiev? Or perhaps you came for a short visit, but then got lost here and decided to stay longer? Or perhaps the city keeps you bringing back again and again? Regardless, whether you are here for the long term or short term, this magazine is for you! And I am sure that I’ll be receiving an email from you soon telling me how much you loved it and wan ted it even more.
In this publication, we will guid e you through dynamic Kiev city life, show you its secrets and amazing sights, and advise you how to make your stay safe, entertaining and productive. We will share with you a mon thly list of top events, tell you what’s new in the city and give you some useful contacts to nav igate Kiev easily… and of course share many hidden secrets with you in each issue! Our first issue brings you very colo rful insights about our city. Firs t of all, this issue coincides with the New Year 2017. We hav e prepared a special feature for you called «Where to Celebrate the New Year in Kiev» that we hope you will enjoy. Did you wan t to know more about our city mayor, who also happens to be a three-time heavyweight world boxing champion? Wait no more – read our interview with Vitali Klitschko on page 12. Did you know that coffee became widespread in Europe than ks to a Ukrainian, Yuri Kulchytsky? Learn more about our coffee traditions on page 16, in our article «8 Cups of Cof fee in Kiev.» Ok, ok… I won’t spoil the party. I will let you flip through the magazine and discover for yourself all the surprises that we have for you. And finally, I would like to say thanks to our advisors, writers, editors and designers for throwing in with us – and to you, our first readers, for mak ing it all real! Happy New Year 2017! Editor-in-Chief, Nadiia Yakoven ko
Top January Events
toP events CAlenDAR In Kiev, there is nothing more festive than Christmas time when the city gradually enters into the spirit of holidays. The New year’s celebrations start here on December 19 (which is the day of St. Nicholas in the Eastern Christian countries). Each year, a large number of tourists come to the capital of Ukraine to feel the strong energetic spirit of the ancient city during this period and many truly believe in the New Year’s fairy tale. Looking for Christmas markets and fairs? Holiday concerts? Winter sports activities? We worked very hard and prepared just the perfect list for you. Here are our ideas on how to spend your leisure time in Kiev in January. Relax and let the good times roll!
19th Dec till 15th Jan The main Christmas fair Sofiyivska and Mykhailivska Squares The city administration traditionally lights the main Christmas Tree of Ukraine on the Sophiivska square on December 19 and, thus, opens the month-long festive season for all residents and guests of the capital. You will get to enjoy the 26-meter Christmas tree, a huge gala scene with different concerts, the magical wishes tunnel, Christmas fair, the exhibition of ice sculptures, sliding boards, a merrygo-round, and the large panoramic wheel where you can explore the great views of historical city center and take some truly memorable pictures. folkukraine.com/en
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January 2017
10th Dec till 28th Feb
07th Jan
19th Jan
The open-air project “Winter country”
Christmas concert
The Baptism of Jesus and Epiphany
Expocenter of Ukraine (1 Hlushkova Ave.) The grandiose project “Winter country” traditionally invites all visitors to join the celebration of New Year holidays. Here you can find numerous Christmas attractions as well as try out one of the best outdoor ice rinks in the city, tubing hills 12 meters in height, ice bar, ride a horse, have a hot air balloon ride, see Santa’s Reindeer, and even visit Santa’s Residence! www.expocenter.com.ua
National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after T.G. Shevchenko (50, Vologymyrska Str.) One of the leading masters of opera and ballet scene will participate in the great Christmas concert in 2 acts. The first act is dedicated to the operas composed by W. Mozart and G.A. Rossini. The second act will be focused on the works of J. Strauss, J. Offenbach, I. Kálmán, F. Lehár, and A. Lecocq. www.opera.com.ua/afisha/ rizdvyaniy-gala-koncert
Obolon Quay (5a, Pririchna str.) and Hydropark The main celebrations usually start at 12:00 in Obolon Quay near the Svyato-Pokrovsky Cathedral where the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine blesses the waters of Dnipro River. The brave locals dive into freezing water of the Dnieper, as it is believed that on the night of January 19 it acquires the healing properties and helps people to recover from body and soul diseases. The same ritual of water consecrating will be conducted at 14:00 in “Hydropark” near the chapel of the baptism of Jesus Christ.
10th Dec till 01st Jan
17th Dec till 15th Jan
03rd Jan
Show “Vartovi Mrii”/Dream Guards
Circus performance “Cinderella”
The night before Christmas
Concert Hall of Expocenter of Ukraine (1 Hlushkova Ave.)
The National Circus of Ukraine (2, Peremogy Ave.)
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky uzviz)
3D-show “Vartovi Mrii” is a unique event conducted in Kiev for the second year. It is made as a New Year’s Fairy Tale with outstanding dancers, circus artists, acrobats and gymnasts to entertain you. The incredible 3D high-tech technology used for the show, promises to make the show really magic!
New Year’s circus performance “Cinderella” takes the audience on a journey to the Fairyland with already well-known fantastic characters and circus artists. Among them are the handlers of wild animals, aerial gymnasts, and acrobats who can amaze you by dangerous tricks as well as the beauty and great capacities of the human body.
The program includes carols, authentic songs collected by famous novelist Nikolai Gogol, and the Ukrainian folk songs. The concert will be performed by Folk Instruments Ensemble “Dyvohray”, Folklore feminine vocal ensemble “Solomia”, the artists of Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and others.
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Top January Events
02nd Jan till 05th Jan
26th Jan
28th Jan
Ice show “The Nutcracker”
Opera “Don Carlos”
Marco Concert #Jazz in Kiev Band
The Kiev Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Square)
National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (50, Vologymyrska St.)
Cafe L’Etage (16a Shota Rustaveli St.)
The New Year’s fairy tale about the magic world of children’s dreams in the ice show “The Nutcracker”. Well-known characters will come to life on the ice rink of the Kiev Palace of Sports. You can enjoy the performance of 25 professional ice skaters including the special guests Silja Dos Reis & Pierre-Loup Bouquet (Paris, France). 3D-graphics, the large LED screen, starry sky will make you believe in miracles.
The libretto for “Don Carlos” is composed by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locleis based on the dramatic play of Friedrich Schiller. This three-act opera is performed within the project “Ukrainian opera stars in the world” aimed to show the greatest and worldwide famous Ukrainian artists such as the worldfamous Ukrainian baritone Vitaliy Bilyy. The opera is performed in Italian.
Kiev Jazzband introduces the new program of Brazilian soul and funk, which will be represented in Cafe L’Etage in January. The band consists of such outstanding musicians as Aleksey Kohan (bass guitar), Vladymir Kamynskiy (keyboard), Valery Volkov (drums), Artem Mendelenko (saxophone), Vladymyr Lykhoshva (guitar), who are well-known in Ukraine and are among the main organizers of Alfa Jazz Fest, Jazz in Kiev.
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10th Jan till 11th Jan
14th Jan
17th Jan
The Concert “Christmas Walks Over the World”
The Concert “Shchedryk Shedrivochka”
Jazz Concert “HENRY MANCINI”
October Palace (1 Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley)
National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (50, Vologymyrska Str.)
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A world-wide famous Ukrainian national choir named after G.G.Veryovka presents the huge festive concert “Christmas walks over the world.” The program includes ethno-folk compositions with vocal and choreographic scenes, modern decorations, and video effects. www.icca.kiev.ua/index. php?id=264
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The concert of Volyn national chorus is dedicated to celebrations of the Old New Year Day with Christmas songs and folk dances. You may be surprised to know that world famous Christmas song “Carol of the Bells” was written by Ukrainian composer Nikolai Leontovich and is known as “Shchedryk.”
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky uzviz) The National Philharmonic of Ukraine holds the Christmas jazz concert “Henry Mancini” dedicated to the American composer Enrico Nicola “Henry” Mancini. The concert will be performed by famous “Jazz City Band”. www.filarmonia.com.ua/ua.afisha
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Last month’s Highlights
The EEA Real Estate Forum, 2016 “The market will go up, so we want to be here.” These optimistic words from Arie Schwarz, CEO of Seven Hills Group of Companies in Ukraine, were the key takeaway of the 2nd Eastern Europe and Asia Forum, a recent conference on tourism and real estate in Ukraine and its surrounding region.
Ukrainian Government to continue its progressive reforms, which were happening in 2015-2016. Securing rule of law, an effective court system and the protection of right of property and the easing of strict currency controls are crucial to convince foreign investors to reevaluate the country.
The forum took place on November 24, 2016, organized by the EuropaProperty.com and URE Club. The event was attended by more than 250 participants and was hosted by the five-star Fairmont Hotel in the heart of Kiev.
The Ukrainian Government has adopted number of important reforms related to reformation of the tax and judicial system, simplification of registration of property and companies, obtaining migration documents (including the establishment of the modern state services center “GOTOVO”). In addition, as of May 2016, the National Bank of Ukraine has started to ease anti-crisis currency control measures. As a result, Ukraine continues to improve its position under the Doing Business rating (it is ranked # 80 in Doing Business – 2017), and there is increased interest from foreign investors.
Regional experts, developers, bankers and investors doing business in Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Moldova attended the event. Participants discussed their countries’ investment opportunities and challenges, tourism and its influence on investment attractiveness of the country, and the commercial and residential real-estate sectors. During the first panel, all the speakers agreed that among key challenges for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries are improving their image in the eyes of foreign investors. Past or present armed conflicts, political instability or economic crisis can influence international perceptions for many years. At the same time, this has to be accompanied by positive reforms by local governments, free investment and tourism zones, and promotional information programs for foreign investors. Here are the key takeaways about Ukraine: Reforms must continue Due to the ongoing economic crisis and current geopolitical risks, it is especially important for the www.kievcheckin.com
2016 was a year of gradual recovery In general, 2016 was a year of gradual recovery for Ukraine, and after three years of decline, Ukraine reached a positive 1% GDP. Efforts are being made to promote tourism The speakers compared tourist inflow in their countries and its influence on the investment climate. Under the latest statistics, about 1-1.5 million tourists visit Kiev every year, which is higher than neighboring Belarus (300,000 tourists annually), but significantly less than 8.7-times smaller neighboring Georgia, which hosted around 6 million tourists in 2016. Aleksei Reznikov of the Kiev City State Administration revealed details
of the preparations for the Eurovision song contest, which will be held in Kiev in May 2017. In addition, Kiev in the next years will host the 2017 International Ice Hockey Tournament IIHF World Championship and the 2018 Champions League Final. These upcoming events should have a positive impact on tourism, hospitality and investment sectors in Ukraine, including real estate. However, more effort is required both at the government as well as private sector levels to turn Ukraine into a major tourism destination. Investors remain wary Armed conflict in the East, lack of state financing for tourism development, and expensive credit resources in the country often give investors pause. Kiev still lacks enough budget accommodation for tourists (such as three-star hotels and hostels) as well as modern equipment and concert halls, necessary for hosting cultural events in the city. Vitaly Boyko, the CEO of NAI Ukraine, said that in 2016, foreign investors started to re-assess the country risks in Ukraine, and many of them consider the risk level acceptable. According to him, Ukraine can offer much higher profitability from investment in the development projects than in the Western Europe. In general, representatives from Ukraine reported on increased market activity in recent months, expressed positive expectations for the coming year and had plans to expand their business in Ukraine. However, Ukraine still faces many challenges in improving its investment climate, and foreign investors still are very cautious about bringing their money to Ukraine. Therefore, only with strong political will and predictable state policy can Ukraine raise the amount of investment inflow into the country.
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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Kiev Ukrainians believe that the way you spend New Year’s Eve says a lot about how that year will go. Sure, why not! Here is a list of fun-filled, energetic, and creative events for celebrating a happy 2017 Fire Rooster year. 8
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Entertainment Complex D*Lux (Dinamo Lux) Located right in the center of Kiev, close to Mariyinsky Park, the entertainment complex D*Lux organizes extraordinary Las Vegas Party with fireworks, dancing, and various surprises. Before midnight, all guests will enjoy the melody lounge and New Year hits, performed by singer Anna Anytsoi. The performance of show-ballet D*Lux Dance Girls with the participation of an illusionist promises to bring a fabulous atmosphere on the New Year’s Eve. After 12 o’clock, you can enjoy a live show with the special guest - Pitbull (the official double parodist of the famous artist Pitbull). The party will gradually transform into branded party of the D*Lux Club with holiday sets and dancing show. Entry Fee: UAH 300 (women)/500 (men) or UAH 200/400 (in case of advanced payment). Table Reservation (approx.6 people): UAH 8,000-20,000 for lounge zone; UAH 20,000-30,000 for club zone; UAH 20,000-25,000 balcony zone. Website: http://dlux.com.ua/en/home
SkyBar Entertainment Complex SkyBar with the panoramic views of the city center invites guests to a bright welcome of the New Year 2017. The Italian musical duo Relight Orchestra, the special holiday Chef’s menu, flavored hookahs, live music in Nebo www.kievcheckin.com
restaurant, show ballet #Skygirl’s and other surprises are waiting for guests. Musical accompaniment: #Manficha (#Rockstar), #Kovalevsky, #Popov!
Entry fee: UAH 500 (women)/ UAH 1,000 (men). Table Reservation (per person): UAH 2,500 deposit+UAH 800 entry fee in the restaurant; UAH UAH 3,500 deposit+UAH 800 entry fee in the club. Website: http://skybar.ua/en/
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CariBBEan CluB Known for its fiery Latin rhythms and striking shows, Carribean club organizes the real New Year’s carnival for visitors to experience the culture of the brightest countries from South America to Asia. The main entertainment program will be conducted from 10:00 p.m. till 00:30 a.m. Guests will join the energetic music and dancing show performed by Amador Lopez & Rumbero’s band, Brazil Jazz+Funk from Laura Marti Quartet and all night long dancing with the live concert of cover band CHICA-BAND. Caribbean club will offer a special festive menu from the Chef and various competitions, jokes, and last but not least - surprises from the showmaster! Entry Fee: UAH 600 (applicable only after 00:30, i.e. when table reservation is not required) Table Reservation (per person): ticket price varies from UAH 1,600 to UAH 2,900 that includes the half bottle of champagne, cold refreshments, and the main show program with an after party. Website: http://caribbean.com.ua/en/
DoCkEr puB Freedom-oriented Docker Pub promises especially warm and friendly atmosphere on the New Year’s Eve. The entertainment program includes a showmaster, competitions and surprises, numerous gifts, fireworks, dancing all night long with the live concert of “Supergood” and “Rock You” bands. Entry Fee: Not applicable Table Reservation (per person): UAH 600 deposit + UAH 750 entertainment program in the main hall; UAH 600 deposit + UAH 550 entertainment program on the terrace. Website: http:// docker.com.ua/
DiSCo raDio hall Disco Radio Hall known for the breath-taking dance discos of the 80-s and 90-s, invites guests to recall the past 12 months of 2016 and meet the New 2017 Year together. Every hour the decoration of the club, costumes of artists and special cocktails with the seasonal flavors will be changed depending on the certain time of year. The creatively different Santa and Snow Maiden, energetic DJs together with the MC Vladymyr Semiletov will do their best to make this night in the powerful start of the wonderful New dancing year. Entry Fee: UAH 200 (women)/250 (men) or UAH 150 (in case of advanced payment). Table Reservation in case of payment until 25.12.16: UAH 4,000 (for 5 people max.) or UAH 7,000 (for 8 people max.) that includes the entry fee, show program, special menu (cuisine, alcohol and soft drinks). Website: http://disco-club.kiev.ua/en/
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Ugly Coyote For a crazy costume party, don’t hesitate to visit the popular bar Ugly Coyote where the New Year’s celebration transforms into a LED carnival. LED show, a festive program with Santa and Snow Maiden, special dances on the bar performed by the beauties-coyotes, snowy show, popular rock hits, best New Year’s costume competition with the great prizes and even more promise to make this night truly memorable. Each guest who comes in New Year’s costume will get 200 UAH certificate for the bar. Note, there is no food in the bar, but it is allowed to bring your own. The bar organizes welcome-drink: champagne, fruits, and candies. Entry Fee: UAH 200 Table Reservation (per person): UAH 300 on the bar; UAH 450 (including catering) at the table on the small bar, UAH 650 (including catering) in the gallery (sofas). Website: http://coyoteugly.com.ua/en/
O’Panas Set in the wooden house just in the central Taras Shevchenko Park, Ukrainian restaurant O’Panas dedicates the New Year’s celebration to the theme of Eurovision song contest. The program includes dancing marathon, congratulation from Santa and Snow Maiden, and lots of karaoke competitions like “Name that Tune” with many prizes. During the event, all guests will help to choose “the best voice of the restaurant” and the winner will record a song in a professional studio. Entry Fee: Not applicable Table Reservation (per person): UAH 2,500 (including cold and hot platters, the main dish of the customer’s choice, New Year’s cake, and alcohol drinks: champagne, wine, vodka). Website: http://www.opanas.com.ua/en/
Mansarda Cafe Hidden in the park far from the city center, Mansarda Cafe is a great place to celebrate the New Year for families and corporates. The festive program, greetings from Santa and Snow Maiden, fire show outside the restaurant, exciting disco, and special menu are waiting for the guests. Note that there is also a kids’ room with friendly animator there. Entry Fee: Not applicable Table Reservation (per person): UAH 2,500 for adults, UAH 1,200 for 7-14 years old kids, and free for children under 7 years. The fee includes entertainment program and special menu. Website: https://www.facebook.com/ mansardacafekyiv/
Merry Cristmas and Happy New Year!
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Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko — the current mayor of Kiev and a three-time heavyweight world boxing champion graciously agreed to give an interview for this inaugural issue of Kiev Check-in as below.
Mayor of a City of Parks: 6 Questions for Vitali Klitschko Vitali Volodymyrovych, in your program you repeatedly underline the importance of Kiev’s transformation into a European city with comfortable living standards. Tell us what has been done and is being implemented for tourism development and improvement of urban amenities "Kiev has during your time as mayor of Kiev? Kiev has huge potential as a tourist destination. Only last year, 1.5 million foreign tourists visited Kiev, and we have every chance to increase
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this figure tenfold in the future. Our task is to make Kiev a comfortable city for locals and attractive for tourists. To achieve this, we are implementing various important projects.
to be a
city of parks and public gardens." Vitali Klitschko
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January 2017 You will not see elsewhere in Europe as many street stands as we have in Kiev. They spoil the city’s appearance and often are located without official permission. And my opinion remains unchanged: trade has to develop, but not at the cost of the safety or comfort of Kiev’s citizens. The same applies to advertising in the streets — we have to set outdoor advertising rules and give all market players the same rules of game. These are our current tasks. Additionally, we are actively developing green zones in the city. I always said that Kiev has to be a city of parks and public gardens. Last year we opened 57 public gardens and parks in the capital; 22 of those are completely new. This year we opened additional 15 public gardens. At the end of April, we re-opened four fountains in the city center after their reconstruction — in Independence Square, Khreshchatyk Street and Velyka Vasylkivska Street. Next year we are planning to repair two more complexes in Independence Square. On the Day of Kiev, we opened a repaired fountain complex in the Rusanovka area. Next spring we are going to start the last, third reconstruction stage. Also we have opened a light and music fountain in the Lysenko public garden, located close to the Opera Theater, which was out of use for 15 years! We principally changed the format of celebration of New Year holidays: for three years already in Sofiyska and Mykhailivska square, we have organized a Christmas market with such integral features as entertainments, a concert program of music bands, delicious street food and numerous Christmas souvenirs. In my opinion, this is a good “magnet” for tourists. What are the results of the project on formation of the innovative “Kiev Smart city” and e-government implementation, and the next steps for the project’s realization? For us, Smart City first of all means prompt and technologyefficient governance and sustainment of the city, safety and comfort of local citizens, efficient interaction with businesses, and talent in governmental bodies. This includes new ideas for optimization and improvement of all the internal processes in the Kiev City Administration. Within the Smart City program, we have already managed to implement a number of initiatives and even more of them are coming soon. Among key projects, I would name open workflow in www.kievcheckin.com
the Kiev City Administration, electronic budgeting, electronic procurement, a petitions system, sms and email alerting service for citizens, implementation of wi-fi in city metro, a map of repair works in the city with estimated time of their completion, and also the program “Safe Capital,” according to which, in order to control public order, we will fix video cameras in the public places. Also we have already started to install “smart stops” and “smart benches,” where you can connect to the Internet or charge your mobile phone. This summer we have held a competition-hackathon of city projects. These startups are aimed to develop the social sphere, help people get around the city safely, improve medical services and others. I hope that some of them will soon be implemented on the city level. Currently, we observe the intensive implementation of the project “Kiev authentic.” Tell us about its main idea, achievements and changes that took place in Kiev in 2016. This is a large-scale project, as, first of all, these are conceptual changes in the big territory of the city center, to create public spaces. Some of the stages we have already accomplished, and others we are continuing to implement. For example, last year we opened Poshtova square after its reconstruction. Also during public holidays and at weekends, Sagaydachnogo street is closed for traffic and pedestrians can walk there freely. What is more, in Andiyivskyi Descent we fixed special bollards to limit transfer traffic there. Last summer, as a part of the project “Let’s Do Together” for sponsor’s funds, we made granite stairs around the National Museum of History of Ukraine, which lead to Volodymyrska street. Vitali Volodymyrovych, you have been to many European cities close to Kiev (e.g.,Warsaw, Vilnius), which are tidy and well-ordered. Do you have ideas how to make Kiev a clean city? Wherever I go, I always try to find out the best practices of providing municipal services and facilities to implement them in Kiev. During my recent visit to Berlin, I visited the municipal enterprise, which is in charge of provision of urban amenities in the German capital. Representatives of the enterprise demonstrated their system of installation and servicing of litter containers, which are located underground. The construction is quite simple: big containers are put in wallows, where actually litter can be dropped and remains until municipal service will collect the containers on regular basis. In this case, the only visible parts are nice litter bins with wide access holes, where people can easily throw the litter.
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In Kiev we will also implement a similar practice and are already on the first stage; before Eurovision, we will make around a hundred such litter bins. Kiev is a city with a rich cultural heritage and ancient history. What is being done to promote Kiev as tourist destination on international level? The best promotion for Kiev is of course a right to host various international events, when a lot of visitors come to the city. The closest upcoming events include the international song contest “Eurovision” in 2017, the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and the 2018 UEFA Champions League final. I would say that this is a big honor for us, as the capital is Ukraine’s calling card. Therefore, our key task for now is to do all the necessary things to host these events on the highest level. Preparation for the “Eurovision song contest” has already been launched. I have held a number of meetings where we defined our key priorities and planned what has to be done. Our main goal is that everyone who visits Kiev during the events — members of official delegations, tourists — would feel at home. We have 265 hotels of various categories, so we will not have any difficulties with accommodation for tourists. We will facilitate the territory around the International Exhibition Center (where the Eurovision contest will take place) and will continue to renew city’s infrastructure all around the city. For sure, these improvements require significant funding. However, even after city guests leave, the new infrastructure, new roads, new green zones will remain in our city forever. Among our plans to improve navigation for city guests, we want to renew and fix street pointers and
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pylons with city maps, extend the network of tourist information centers and launch a telephone helpline for legal and informational support of tourists. In addition, we will update the mobile application for the tourist portal of the city. Also we will arrange river trams, which will be going across the Dnieper river. I think that this will not only unload public transpot, but can also become one of the city’s attractions. Additionally, we pay significant attention to the safety of Kiev’s visitors. Therefore, to improve communication, together with the British and American Embassies, we extended Capital English courses also for customs officials of two city airports, “Zhulyany” and “Boryspil”, for emergency police telephone service 102, and recently for patrol police officers. I do hope that the event will be held without any incident, and if necessary, police will be able to provide quality assistance to tourists. Tell us about your favorite place in Kiev. There are several of them. First of all this is Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum in Kiev Pechersk Lavra. The exposition includes unique exhibits that you can see only through a magnifying glass. Also I love to ride a bicycle in the mornings in Trukhaniv island. This is a unique place, which you will never find overseas. Just in the center of the city on the Dnieper river — lies the huge green island! I know Kiev well and often organize excursions for my foreign friends around the capital. As when I was at high school, during my summer holidays I worked as a tourist guide for the youth tourism bureau “Suputnik” and showed our city to visitors of Kiev.
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What’s New in Kiev?
January 2017
Tsum Address: 38 Khreshchatyk Street The long-awaited opening of the legendary Tsum shopping mall took place on the 3rd of December, 2016. After 4 years of reconstruction, the mall retained its neo-classical style from outside, whereas inside you now see a modern shopping mall, with lots of luxury boutiques, beauty salons, food court, and a planned restaurant on the top with great panoramic city views. Originally, Tsum building was constructed in 1939 and was the Soviet-style shopping mall, whereas the mall now reminds of Paris’ Galeries Lafayette. What a transformation!
Lavina Shopping Mall Address: 6D Berkovetska Str. Located on the outskirts of the city, “Lavina” shopping mall opened its doors to public on December 1, 2016. The mall is claimed to be the biggest shopping and entertainment center in the whole Ukraine that includes covered family entertainment park “GALAXY” (with various extreme attractions and roller coaster), modern cinema with 13 halls, light and music fountain, world’s leading shopping brands, and of course multiple food courts.
Vsi.Svoi. Address: 27 Khreshchatyk Street Vsi.Svoi is truly a unique store that exclusively specializes in a great selection of Ukrainian fashion goods from over 150 Ukrainian brands. The store was opened recently and is located in the heart of Kiev in Khreshchatyk Street. The four floors of the store are divided into several zones: handbags, shoes, lingerie, home- and sportswear, men’s- and women’s wear section and accessories. If you cannot find your size or color of the selected shoes, it is possible to order a model of shoes custom-made for you! www.kievcheckin.com
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Many years ago a Ukrainian merchant named Yuri Kulchytsky, part of the Zaporizhzhya Sich army, was captured by Turks. Thanks to his command of the Turkish and Hungarian languages, he was bought out of slavery by Serbian merchants. Later, at the end of the 17th century, Kulchytsky used his linguistic skills to accomplish a courageous espionage operation to help break the Turkish siege of Vienna. The grateful Austrian citizens allowed Yuri Kulchytsky to choose his reward. As he loved the Turkish tradition of coffee, he chose 300 sacks of it from the remains of the Turkish camp and a building in Vienna’s center. Later, Kulchytsky opened a coffee shop there called “Under the Blue Bottle” and walked Vienna’s streets offering this unknown drink to locals. At first, locals
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didn’t like the coffee’s bitter taste, so Yuri added sugar and then honey and milk. The new “Viennese Coffee” became a success and “Under the Blue Bottle” became one of the capital’s most visited places. From there, coffee spread across Central Europe. Today coffee is one of the favorite drinks of most Europeans. In Kiev, it is a traditional morning drink, a good accompaniment to a meeting with friends or business partners, or just a way to relax during a busy working day. The city is packed with numerous lovely cafes, offering all types of coffee and various sweets and cakes. Below we offer you some interesting cafes to try during your January stay in Kiev:
1. Milk Bar (address: 16,
Shota Rustavelli Str., close to Lva Tolstogo Metro Station)
2. Honey Cafe (address: 20, Yaroslaviv Val street, not far from Golden Gates metro station)
If you like milk as much as coffee, you should definitely visit this place. People come here to taste its unique desserts (the most popular is called “Tres Leches”) and its specialty Milk Bar Coffee (a mix of milk, coffee, rose syrup and red velvet crumb).
A newly opened but already popular cafe, located close to famous Golden Gates. Apart from good coffee selection, you should definitely try their special dessert with the same name that consists of honey cream, buckthorn jam and almond biscuit. Can you imagine how tasty it is?
It’s a perfect place to meet with friends and enjoy the city’s positive and dynamic atmosphere. The waiters are friendly and always ready to help in choosing the best dessert for you! Note that this place is extremely popular, so table reservations are not allowed. We recommend visiting this place outside of “rush hours” so that you can find a free table. The cost of a Milk Bar Coffee and the 3DMilk dessert will be around $5.
When you open the door, you feel immediately at home. A colorful
interior, comfortable sofas and helpful staff make you spend as much time there as possible. Music is mostly lounge style and not very loud. This can be a perfect place to spend time with friends, family or colleagues in easy atmosphere. The cost of a latte and a Honey dessert is around $4.
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4. Coffee Jazz Bar (address: 15, Nyzhniy Val street) An atmospheric place with relaxing music, inspiring books (available in English) and motivational phrases hung above the bar table, which encourage you to be strong and creative.
3. Lviv Handmade Chocolate Cafe (address: 2B,
Andriyivskiy descent, at the foot of Andriyivskiy descent)
Once inside, you will feel you are in Lviv while being in the heart of Kiev! This lovely cafe is adored by locals and city guests for its cozy atmosphere and spirit of peace and love. You can find here all the variety of coffee you could imagine. Don’t miss the opportunity to try their Lviv handmade chocolate or the traditional dessert called Lviv syrnyk with different fruit tastes, which are real paradise for a sweet tooth. You can also find sweet presents here, from homemade chocolate or coffee to various chocolate art creatures. If you manage to give correct answers about their chocolate, the cafe’s staff will be pleased to give you their discount card. The cost of an espresso and a Lviv syrnyk will be around $3.
“Offline is the new luxury” — one picture here says, offering you to have a good rest without Internet. However, if you do need Internet, feel free to ask for a wifi password. Some people come here to discuss new ideas or just for warm talks with friends; others come to relax or get some inspiration. The staff is friendly and completely devoted to the coffee business. They know everything about coffee and serve one of the best cappuccinos in the city. Coffee here can be prepared in three different ways: aeropress, pour-over and espresso. And try their special eclairs. Coffee Jazz Bar also offers a good selection of milk cocktails, smoothies and hand-made desserts to try. Special menus for children or vegetarians will make anyone here satisfied! The cost of a cappuccino and an eclair will be around $2.50.
6. Chashka (from the
Ukrainian word “cup”) (address: 1/3, Velyka Vasylkivska street)
5. Kaffa Cafe (address: 3, T. Shevchenko lane) Probably one of the oldest coffee places in Kiev, which has been serving guests in Kiev for 18 years already. Located just 250 meters from Independence Square (Maidan), it is still not easy to find, as it is located in a small street going up from Maidan. The cafe’s staff wears unusual cloth in African style, which fits the wild (but cozy) overall design and is accompanied by Safari and African movies. Faint light together with a coffee scent create a romantic atmosphere to enjoy. What about the coffee? 35 kinds of coffee beans from all over the world! And they use only one way of producing coffee — they roast coffee beans by themselves and then prepare it with the geyser method. And you must taste their choco muffins. The place is well-suited for a romantic date or meeting with close friends. The cost of an americano and a choco muffin is about $3.
7. Shokoladnytsya (address: 24, Khreshchatyk str)
This cafe with “chocolate design” and great view of Khreshchatyk is a terrific option for meeting with friends or colleagues. Its perfect location and 24-hour working schedule makes it one of the most visited cafes in Kiev. Shokoladnytsya is famous not only for good coffee, but also homemade hot chocolate and wonderful desserts. Their house special chocolate cake “Shokoladnista” will not leave you wanting (sponge cake with layers of condensed milk cream, coated with chocolate sauce and decorated with almonds)! A hot cappuccino with “Shokoladnitsa” cake are a great combination for a cold January evening, and will cost you less than $4. www.kievcheckin.com
You can easily find this place as it’s where Khreshchatyk ends and Velyka Vasylkivska street begins. You will like the red sofas and puffy armchairs as well as the warm and friendly service. Snickers cheesecake and the latte with maple syrup are the must-try at this cafe. Different home-made yogurts are also available to order. Come here with your friends to enjoy some coffee. The delicious combination of Latte and Snickers cheesecake will cost you around $2.50.
8. Coffee House (address: 7/11, Khreshchatyk str) This cafe is located just in a few steps from Maidan Square. It has a spacious hall with a well-designed cosy interior where you can comfortably rest, have a meeting or even work. It’s open even at night, so you can drop there in every moment! The cafe also has European-type cuisine and special offers for business lunches. But direct your attention to their beverages and desserts. Tips to try at Coffee House: a double cappuccino and the house cheesecake, which together will cost you about $4.
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The Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)
Kiev’s 12 Amazing Sights A city of chestnut trees and ancient churches, lush parks and modern conveniences, vibrant markets and rich cultural heritage, Kiev is one of Europe’s underappreciated tourist gems. Not sure where to start? Read on below for the secrets of the tour guides themselves! Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, has an ancient and proud history. It’s estimated to be more than 1500 years old — one of the oldest cities in Europe, and also the 7th most populous. The city was founded around the fifth century and became the capital of the powerful state of Kievan Rus — the center of Slavic culture. Modern Kiev is a vibrant, bright, green, and cozy city with many
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historical buildings topped by golden domes, church spires and bell towers, and picturesque landscapes. The city is nestled among seven hills that are very suitable for city observations. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the banks of the Dnipro River and numerous bridges. The city is decorated with thousands of chestnut trees that are considered the city symbol. The main historical neighborhoods in Kiev are the ancient Upper Town, and the Lower Town, consisting of the commercial neighborhood called Podil. Since Kiev breathes so much history, we asked a few leading tour guides to reveal the top historical destinations. Here is what we found:
Khreshchatyk Street & Maidan Khreshchatyk Street is the heart of Kiev and a must-stop for all visitors to the city. The street is roughly 1.3 km. in length and stretches from the European Square through the Independence Square (Maidan) to Bessarabska Square, where the famous Besarabsky Market is located. Khreshchatyk was destroyed during World War II, so most of its buildings were rebuilt in the neoclassical style of postwar Stalinist architecture. During weekends and public holidays, Khreshchatyk is closed for road traffic and is a good place to walk and observe local buskers and jugglers which create a festive atmosphere. Every Sunday, you can try traditional Karaoke in the Maidan song contest, organized by a local TV show. People from all over Ukraine compete to become the best singer in Maidan (Independence Square) and get a chance to become a music star. The central areas boast a wide range of stores, cafés, and
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restaurants where you can try Ukrainian and foreign cuisine. After Ukrainian Independence, the street was significantly renovated and now looks elegant and spacious — definitely one of the best tourist spots in Kiev! The best way to explore Khreshchatyk is to take a leisurely walk from one end of the street (European Square) to the other end (Bessarabska Square) and then back again on the other side of the street. Enjoy the well-maintained historical buildings (such as the City Council, House with the Star, the Main Post Office building, TsUM — central shopping mall of the city that has just opened after 4 years of reconstruction and others), stop by various stores along the way (don’t miss the newly opened “Vsi.Svoi” shop, where you can find impressive selection of goods by Ukrainian brands), sit down and enjoy some drinks or food at numerous cafes, pubs, and restaurants (try Ukrainian classics like Borsch, Goluptsi, Varenyky and Pancakes), and of course spend some time at the main square of the city, Maidan. Maidan has always played an important role in the history of Ukraine, hosting the “Granite” student revolution (1990) for de-communization and the establishment of an independent state, Orange Revolution (2004), and Euromaidan (2013–2014) — the student movement for European integration.
Andriyivsky Descent
Andriyivsky Descent
building No.13. Today, his home has become the Literature-Memorial Museum to Mikhail Bulgakov, where you can experience a mixture of the real, biographical world in which the Bulgakov family lived as well as mystical, literary world of heroes of his novel White Guards. If you want to learn the history of this mystic street and ancient Kiev lifestyle, do not miss the One Street Museum located down the Andriyivsky hill, which has a unique collection of fascinating manuscripts, documents, antique books, photographs and postcards, and allows you to feel nostalgic atmosphere of ancient Kiev, as if traveling by time machine.
On the top of Andriyivsky Descent, you will find Saint Andrew’s Church, erected in the eighteenth century in royal Baroque style. The church was constructed by Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli under the order of the Russian Empress Elizabeth. Legends say that when Saint Andrew came to the present Kiev territories, he put a Cross on the mountain, just where Saint Andrew’s Church stands now and prophesied the foundation of a great Christian city here. Just after Saint Andrew’s Church, turn to the right and see the National Museum of the History of Ukraine, located just near the
The Saint Sophia’s Cathedral & Monument to Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky
Andriyivsky Descent is of one the most beautiful and ancient streets in the city, often called Kiev’s Montmartre. It is a favorite stop for Kiev tourists, and here you can buy handmade souvenirs in the great variety of shops or visit art galleries, cafés and Ukrainian restaurants. The most popular Kiev souvenirs include vyshyvanka (embroidered shirts), painted Easter eggs (pysanka), Ukrainian Matryoshka, handmade linen, jewelry, a big variety of ceramic items and paintings of local artists. The street lies on a steep hill, so wear comfortable shoes while going there. It’s about a 15-minute pleasant walk from Maidan Square. Andriyivsky Uzviz is often associated with world-famous writer Mikhail Bulgakov, author of The Master and Margarita and the White Guards, who lived in the descent in the
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Kiev Pechersk Lavra
ruins of the Church of the Tithes (tenth century), in an area that has been declared a state reserve. The museum illustrates Ukrainian history since ancient times and contains a huge collection of ethnographic materials and archaeological items, including an outstanding collection of Scythian art, historical paintings and sculptures, and early printed books. Near the museum, you’ll find the so-called Landscape Alley. From there, you can enjoy a view of Podil and the Dnipro River and take photos near picturesque mosaic illustrations on the walls, fountains, unusual animal-shaped benches and playgrounds. This is a great place to walk and enjoy the view of the Lower Town.
thE Saint Sophia’S CathEDral The Saint Sophia’s Cathedral (eleventh century) is one of the most important Christian cathedrals in Eastern Europe and the oldest of the few surviving buildings of Kievan Rus, included on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. It has 13 cupolas and includes an ensemble of supporting structures such as a bell tower (open for visitors in warm times of the year) and the House of Metropolitan. Close to the Cathedral, on Sophiivska square, you will find
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the dramatic Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, dedicated to the Cossack leader who fought for the independence of Ukraine in the mid-17th century. After the political events of 2013– 2014, the cultural center of Kiev moved from Maidan to Sophiivska Square. Currently, it serves as a platform for almost all public festivals, shows and concerts of the city. The administration lights the main Christmas Tree of Ukraine in the square in December, and everyone can enjoy the Christmas fair, amusement park, competition games (quests) and artistic groups’ performances.
kiEv pEChErSk lavra Kiev Pechersk Lavra (eleventh century) is one of the first Orthodox Christian monasteries in Kievan Rus included in the list of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine and also on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. It contains the Great Lavra Bell Tower, an ensemble of ancient churches and a complex of caves, divided into Near and Far Caves, where 123 surviving burials of saints are located. Among others, there you will find burials of the epic hero Ilya Muromets and Nestor the Chronicler. This place is believed to have strong saintly energies, and Christians from all over the world come there to pray for forgiveness,
ask for relief from diseases and pray to solve family problems. The Kiev Pechersk Lavra includes a Library of History and a large museum complex with outstanding exhibits. One of them is the incredible Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum, where you will be amazed by extremely tiny and extraordinary sculptures that can only be seen under a microscope! A rose inside of a human hair, a camel placed in a needle eye and a pair of golden horseshoes put on a flea (the “shod flea”) are among the most famous exhibits. Also, don’t forget to visit the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine with the unique Gold Pectoral that is believed to have graced the breast of a Scythian king.
thE golDEn gatE The Golden Gate (“Zoloti Vorota”) of Kiev was the main entrance to the eleventh century fortifications of the city. It was constructed by the order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, whose monument is erected just nearby. In 1982, the Gate was completely reconstructed for the 1500th anniversary of Kiev. At present, there is a museum inside of the building, where you can see original parts of ancient Gate and learn the history of the fortifications of ancient Kiev. Also, you can go www.kievcheckin.com
January 2017 military formation into a regular army. l The House of Contracts is one of the important classical architectural constructions of the city, built in the years 1815–1817. Since the mid-1990s, it has served as the Ukrainian Interbank Currency Exchange, therefore, visitors may see the building only from the outside.
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The Golden Gate (“Zoloti Vorota”)
upstairs for an excellent view of Kiev’s city center. The Gate is surrounded by attractive Zolotovoritskyi Square, set up in the 19th century and now a popular walking area. One of the square’s main attractions is a statue of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who holds a miniature of the Saint Sophia’s Cathedral and looks in the direction where it is built.
Kontraktova Square Kontraktova Square is located in the Lower Town (Podil District) and is one of the oldest squares in Kiev, known from the times of Kievan Rus. Ideally located on the banks of Dnipro River, it was and still remains an important economic, cultural, and transport center of the city. Since ancient times, it was a trading place where numerous contracts were concluded, which gave the name to the square: “Kontraktova.”
style in the time of Hetman Ivan Mazepa (1632). Now it serves as the Library of the University and Doctoral School. l The fountain/sculpture of Samson (the Bible character) who tears the lion’s jaw from which the water flows. The fountain is located in a beautiful pergola adorned with sundial clocks on the columns. l The monument to Petro Sahaydachniy on horseback built amidst a park on the hill in 2001 and dedicated to the Hetman of the Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossacks who transformed the Cossack Host from an erratic
The National Taras Shevchenko University is one of the oldest (1834) and often ranked as the best university in Ukraine. It is named after author and artist Taras Shevchenko, whose monument is located in the park nearby (Taras Shevchenko Park) just in front of the “red building” of the university. The university is surrounded by an ensemble of 19th- and 20thcentury buildings, such as the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Teacher’s House, the Maksymovych Library in neoclassical style, and the National Library of Ukraine. The beautiful Taras Shevchenko Park is jokingly called the “green building” of the University, as students often prefer to walk here instead of attending lectures. The park is well maintained with fountains and creatively constructed
Rodina Mat (Motherland) and the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II
The atmosphere here combines old, picturesque buildings with meaningful murals, churches, and tiny streets that make the square an interesting place to feel the spirit of ancient Kiev. The historical places of interest here include: l The main building of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (KMA), one of the oldest and most authentic constructions in the Square, built in Baroque www.kievcheckin.com
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benches and is one of the favorite places to walk for youth as well as celebrities and politicians.
national opEra houSE of ukrainE The National Opera House of Ukraine is one of the most notable ballets and opera scenes in Europe, founded in 1867. The present building was constructed from a design by German–Russian architect Victor Schröter, who approached the project very carefully to make sure the building’s neo-Renaissance style harmoniously fits into the architectural and natural landscape. The opera house will amaze you with its elegance of interior, gravity, and luxury. Huge Venetian mirrors adorn the lobby, marble stairs are lit by porcelain lamps and bronze, gilding and crystal are everywhere. The theater is not just beautiful, but also very conveniently located in the centre of the city, just a few minutes of walk from other places of interest such as Maidan, The Golden Gate and Taras Shevchenko University. Talented artists and the wonderful architecture attract the attention not only of residents but also Kiev visitors. Every day, you can see various ballet and opera shows there for an incredibly low price: generally, ticket costs around $10–15. Because of its popularity, it is advisable to book your tickets beforehand, especially that now you can book your tickets online!
laSt But not lEaSt — parkS! Kiev is one of the greenest capitals in Europe, with about 127 parks and an average of about 20 sq.m. of greenery per resident. Our tour guide experts recommended the following parks that are beautiful, located conveniently in and around the city centre, have interesting history, and are very popular among locals as well as visitors to the city. Saint Volodymyr Hill Park With its monument to Volodymyr the King, Saint Volodymyr Hill Park is one of the coziest and most charming places in Kiev, located on the steep right bank of the Dnipro River. It is dedicated to the prince Volodymyr the Great who Christianized the Kievan Rus and, according to legend, observed from this place the process of christening of Kiev citizens. A great place to walk, the park contains a spacious observation deck with amazing views of the left bank of Kiev, Kokorivska Arbor, various paths and numerous stairs. At night, the large cross held in the right hand of Volodymyr is illuminated, giving the impression of a miracle. Mariyinsky Park Mariyinsky Park and Palace are located in the heart of the city on the bank of the Dnipro River. The Mariyinsky Palace was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and built in
1755. It was named after Russian Emperor Alexander II’s wife Mariya, who especially loved the palace and actively participated in the reconstruction of the park in front of it. At present, Mariyinsky Palace has a political purpose as the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine (since 2002, the Palace has been under reconstruction). Walking in Mariyinsky Park, you can see decorative trees (around 80 species, including rare ones), a fountain, a stage in the open air called “Rakushka” (from Ukrainian for “shell”), the Lover’s Bridge traditionally covered with many love locks, and the wonderful views of the Dnipro River. Park of Eternal Glory The Park of Eternal Glory is a memorial complex located on the steep slope of the Dnieper where you can see a spectacular view on the city. The park is dedicated to the defenders of Kiev, who died during World War II. The park includes an enormous monumental statue of Rodina Mat (Motherland) and the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This memorial complex includes an open-air exhibition containing military planes, tanks and other military equipment. The Rodina Mat statue is 102 meters in length and is a visiting card to the city. You can take an elevator on the top of the statue, which will cost you around $8.
Kiev city at night
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Kiev is considered the cultural and spiritual center of Eastern Europe, with more than 14 centuries of rich history — but are you prepared for your vacation here? Below we have compiled the most important tips to help you in navigating the city and get the most out of your stay in Kiev this month!
TIP 1: Bring warm ClothES
The average temperature in January varies from -7°C to 0°C with lots of snowy days and slush on the streets. The air temperature can easily plunge to -25, so check the weather forecast beforehand and make sure you have enough warm clothes and comfortable waterproof shoes with you. A soft cap and gloves will be particularly valuable! If you didn’t get the chance to bring warm clothes with you, look into buying some in the numerous shops around the city, which traditionally offer good discounts in January!
TIP 2: CaSh & CurrEnCy ExChangE
At most of Kiev’s retail points, you can use credit cards to pay, but traveler’s checks are generally not accepted. You should always have some cash with you as well. Note that you can use only the local currency, hryvnia (UAH). As of this writing, 1 USD equals to roughly 26.85 UAH.
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toP 10 JAnuARY tiPs FoR Kiev visitoRs You can easily exchange any major foreign currency for hryvnia at the airport, one of the local banks, or endless exchange kiosks located around the city. Because of nonfavourable rates at the airport, exchange as little there as you can. Whenever you exchange money, you can ask for a “form 377” in case you plan to exchange leftover hryvnia back to foreign currency when leaving the country.
TIP 3: loCal tranSportation
The easiest way to navigate the city is to use Uber or Uklon mobile applications (a local Uber-like service), as in this case you will not need to talk to taxi-service call center (as in traditional taxi companies) and avoid language barrier in this way. Both Uber and Uklon can be booked online, have good service and are very costeffective. You can also easily get around the city using the metro, which is cheap and covers all of Kiev’s main destinations. A one-way ticket, regardless of your destination, costs only 4 UAH. Note that during morning and evening rush hours, the metro can be quite crowded. For safety, keep a good eye on your belongings in the metro and any other crowded places. For your convenience, a map of the Kiev metro network is included at the end of our magazine.
TIP 4: loCal Sim CarD
If you are going to be in Ukraine for more than a day or two, we highly recommend that you get a local, prepaid SIM card. There are three major mobile operators in Ukraine — Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell — and you will be fine with any one of them. You can get a monthly tariff plan that offers mobile communication and unlimited 3G Internet at just $4–6 per month. You can buy the prepaid SIM card at the airport or just about anywhere in the city center, including supermarkets, press kiosks, street stands and stores selling cell phones.
TIP 5: aCCommoDationS
If you are traveling on business, you will feel quite at home staying at one of the many well-established international hotel chains such as Hilton, Radisson, InterContinental, Hyatt or Fairmont Grand in Kiev.
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January 2017 However, their prices can be quite steep for a non-business traveler (in the $200-400 range per night). For individual travelers, staying in a local hotel or one of the serviced apartments can be an attractive option. Local hotels are usually cheaper, but their quality varies greatly. Do your homework before you book a local hotel! Alternatively, daily rent of a serviced apartment in the city center is very popular among foreign travelers. You can find such accommodations through websites such as Dobovo, Airbnb, Booking and others. The price is generally USD 30-80 per night (depending on location and quality of interior design). Typically you will get a cozy, furnished apartment consisting of bedroom, living room, bathroom and a kitchenette.
TIP 6: Meeting with Locals
Ukraine is one of the most hospitable nations on Earth! People are generally friendly and glad to meet new people. Visiting theater, opera, concerts or other Kiev activities can be a great way to meet locals with common interests. Also, there are many opportunities to make friends with them during various networking events and local meetup groups. Here are some online resources for such events: l Events in Kiev: www.kievcheckin. com/events l Fridays in Kiev: www.facebook. com/fryday.kyiv l Meetup: www.meetup.com l Speaking clubs: lec.link If you want to arrange a meetup place in Kiev, the most popular outdoor meeting points are near central metro stations. Some popular meeting points include: l Stella (Independence monument) at Maidan metro station l In front of the Central Post Office by the Monument with the Globe at Maidan metro station l McDonald’s on Khreschatyk or Lva Tolstogo metro station www.kievcheckin.com
l National Opera House at Teatralna metro station l The monument of Skovoroda in Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station During winter months, you may want to pick one of the cafés in city center such as “Coffee House” at Kreschatik 7/11 or “Shokoladnitsa” at Kreschatik 24.
TIP 7: Must Try in Kiev
Ukraine is known for its hospitality and delicious food. When you are in Kiev, don’t miss the opportunity to try: l Traditional Ukrainian dishes like borsch, varenyky, golubsti, and pancakes with various stuffings l Salo (finely sliced fat) — traditional product, served in Ukrainian restaurants l Local drinks such as uzvar, cherry nalyvka and mead (medovukha) l Kiev delectables like Kievskaya kotleta (Kiev cutlet made from chicken), Kievskiy tort (Kiev cake) and “Kyivska Perepichka” (a hot dog store located at the beginning of Khmelnitskogo street) Here are some good places to try the local food in central Kiev: l Pervak restaurant (2 Rognedinskaya Street, close to Lva Tolstogo metro station) l Schekavytsya restaurant (46/52, Kostyantynivska Str., not far from Kontraktova Square) l Ostannya Barykada (1, Independence square, inside Globus shopping mall) l Tsarskoye Selo (22 Lavrska Street, close to Kievo-Pecherska Lavra)
TIP 8: Hire a Local Guide Immerse yourself in the fun, fantastic, magical atmosphere of the city, get acquainted with its historical background, discover nightlife or learn hidden secrets of Kiev by hiring a local tour guide.
Tour guides are quite inexpensive in Kiev (a full-day private tour will cost you < $100) and starting your stay in Kiev with a professional tour can be a great way to get acquainted with the city quickly. Need help with arranging a tour? Email us at kievcheckin@contactukraine.com for recommendations.
TIP 9: If You Fell in Love with Kiev
It’s quite possible that you might fall in love with Kiev once you visit the city! You may even decide to start a business or buy a property here. No worries, help is on hand! Get in touch with ContactUkraine — a professional services firm with English-speaking staff and specializing in legal and business support to foreign investors. You can also visit them online at www. contactukraine.com.
TIP 10: And Don’t Forget...
Here are some suggestions on “dos” and “don’ts” in Kiev l Tipping is not mandatory, but do tip when you get good service. Ukrainians are suffering from political and financial turmoil and will greatly appreciate your generosity. l Here are useful numbers in case of emergencies: Kiev Information Bureau for foreigners — 1610; Ambulance — 103; Police — 102; Fire department — 101. You may also want to contact your consulate/embassy in such cases. l Like other European cities, Kiev is generally a safe place to stay. Nonetheless, keep your valuables well hidden, especially in hightraffic areas; wallet theft is quite common. l Renting a car in Kiev is generally not recommended. Parking is very limited, and traffic jams are very common. l Don’t drink water from the tap; use bottled water at all times.
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Tetiana Yakovenko Director of ContactUkraine LLC www.contactukraine.com
one moRe uzvAR beFoRe i go: hoW to eXtenD YouR stAY in uKRAine
Have you found the man or woman of your dreams in Kiev, or just fallen in love with the city itself? Can you not tear yourself away before seeing one more production at the National Opera, or drinking one more sweet glass of uzvar on Khreshchatyk Street? You’re not alone. Many visitors to Kiev find themselves longing to extend their visas for a few more days or even weeks. It’s not impossible — you just have to know your options! Read on to learn what you can do.
Entry viSaS As one of the world’s most famously hospitable nations, Ukraine welcomes foreign visitors with open arms. Citizens of the EU, the USA, Canada, Turkey and many others either do not require an entry visa or are given a short-term entry visa upon arrival. If you do need a visa, you can apply one at the embassy of Ukraine located in your country of residence. For a temporary visit to Ukraine, Ukraine offers the following main visa schemes: 1. Transit Visa (visa type “B”) — issued for up to 1 year and allows a stay of up to 5 days upon crossing Ukrainian border (can be a single or multiple-entry visa). 2. Short-Term Visa (visa type “C”) — issued for up to 5 years and allows a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period from the date of first entry (can be a single or multiple-entry visa). This is probably the most popular type of visa, used by business travellers, tourists and travellers under a private invitation. 3. Long-Term Visa (visa type “D”) — issued as a singleentry visa for 45 days with the aim of filing for a residence permit. Similarly to Schengen countries, Ukraine has a “90/180 day rule” which means that foreigners, other than those who have a residence permit, may not stay for more than 90 days within any 180 day period from the date of the first entry (if otherwise not prescribed by international treaty).
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But life is an unpredictable thing. A stroke of good or bad luck may change your plans in an instant, and it may be necessary for you to extend your stay in Ukraine. This is legal if approved by the State Migration Service of Ukraine. And even if you fail to get an official extension, don’t worry. You won’t be thrown in jail! In most cases you’ll just pay a fine at the airport and be on your way home.
ExtEnDing your viSa Travelers from both visa-free and visa-required countries may apply for extension of their allowed stay in Ukraine. The application for extension must be filed with the local bodies of the State Migration Service of Ukraine between three and ten working days before the date your visa expires. This process varies greatly depending on the type of visa that you hold. Here are some of the differences: Extension of short-term visa (this includes if you come from a visa-free country): l Valid grounds include sickness, pregnancy and childbirth; looking after a sick family member; inheritance matters; application for immigration to Ukraine or Ukrainian citizenship or performing functions of a correspondent of foreign media. l Your stay can be extended as long as needed to resolve the situation, up to 180 days. Extension of transit visa: l Valid grounds include a forced stay in Ukraine following natural disaster, illness, or the repairing of a transport vehicle. l Your stay can be extended as long as needed to resolve the situation. Extension of long-term visa: l Valid grounds include failure to get permanent or temporary residence permit on time. l Your stay can be extended for up to one month.
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Documents required The list is long! Together with the application and “valid grounds” supporting documents, you and your receiving party (the individual or group who invited you to Ukraine) will have to file the following documents: 1. Foreign passport with visa (if required), information on registration of your entry to Ukraine and immigration card (if any) 2. Ukrainian-certified translation of your passport 3. Financial guarantees 4. Proof of local accommodations 5. 4 photos of yourself (3.5*4.5 sm) 6. Receipt of payment of state duty (UAH 17) 7. Documents from the receiving party: Ukrainian passport/residence permit (for individuals) or the passport of the entity’s CEO, an Extract from the Companies Register in Ukraine and an order of employment of authorized employee of the legal entity, responsible for executing documentation for foreigners (for legal entities). The State Migration Service of Ukraine will rule on your application within 14 days of receiving the documents. If the documents will be reviewed for more than 1 day, you will receive a temporary sealed and signed certificate with your photo, confirming that your passport was filed with an application for a visa extension. Once the State Migration Service of Ukraine decides, a matching record is made on an application for
extension of stay in Ukraine. If the decision is positive, the State Migration Service of Ukraine will put a stamp in your passport showing how long your stay has been extended. If your application was rejected, you are allowed to dispute it with the State Migration Service of Ukraine or in court.
Liability for Overstaying So what happens if you overstay your visa in Ukraine? Depending on your situation, one or more of the following could happen: l You may no longer be able to obtain certain services where they check the validity of your visa. Examples include hotel accommodations, opening bank account, notary service, etc. l You may have to pay a fine in the range of UAH 510 (roughly $20) to UAH 850 (roughly $32). l Any serious or repeat offences of visa violation can have a negative impact on your future entries into Ukraine. In worst cases, you may be banned from visiting Ukraine for a number of years.
Final Thoughts Extending your visa is cumbersome, with many documentation requirements. The best course of action, of course, is to not overstay your visit in Ukraine! However, if you do end up overstaying, be aware of the consequences as mentioned above. In most cases, if it was a genuine mistake and you overstayed for few days, the authorities will likely let you go with just a warning only.
Useful Contacts
useFul ContACts AnD ResouRCes Emergency Contacts (English is possible in most cases): Fire department — 101 Police — 102 Ambulance — 103 Gas emergency — 104 Lift rescue service — 086 Technical service on road (evacuator) +38 (044) 255-15-01 +38 (044) 255-16-16 +38 (044) 419-90-82 Information Services: Kiev Information Bureau for foreigners — 1610 Information Bureau (addresses and phone numbers) —109 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information on accidents — 1613 Health service (doctor’s phone advice) — 1583 (Ukrainian/Russian) Veterinary service +38 (044) 2720123 Central Post Office — 175 (Ukrainian/Russian) Information and booking service — 1556 (English is possible) Exact time service — 121 Forecast — 122 Press center (events in Kiev) +38 (044) 2719990 Municipal Services: Water Pipe, Electricity and Sewer Emergency (indoor) — 1557 Kyivenergo Emergency Service — 1586 Elevator emergency service Kyivlift —1588 Officials Kiev City Council Khreschatyk St, 36, Kiev, 01044 +38 (044) 226-31-86 +38 (044) 254-12-76 http://kmr.gov.ua/uk
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mykhailivska sqr., 101018, Kyiv +38 (044) 238 16 57 http://mfa.gov.ua/en
Austrian Airlines 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 492-72-32, +38 (044) 492-72-33 http://www.austrian.com
The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 33, vul.Velyka Zhytomyrska, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine +38 (044) 272 29 11 http://www.ucci.org.ua/en/
Azerbaijan Airlines 3/25, Petlura str., office 2, Kyiv 01032 +38 (044) 246-38-58 http://azal.az
Transport Enquiries Kiev railway station — 005 Kiev central bus station — 250 9986 Kiev Boryspol Airport — 296 7243 Kiev Zhyulyany Airport — 242 2308 Bus tickets booking — 211 3933 Kiev river port — 416 12 68 Train tickets booking — 811, 813 Airtickets booking — 056, 085 Kiev taxi central — 058 Airlines Air Arabia 9/2 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.., of.4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-65-00 http://www.airarabia.com Air Astana 9/2 Chervonoarmijska Str., office 4, Kiev 01004 +38 (044) 390-73-68 http://airastana.com Air Baltic Representation in airport (Terminal D, Departure hall) +38 (044) 384-01-20 http://www.airbaltic.com Air France 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 089 323-98-44 http://www.airfrance.com
Belavia 33v, Gorkogo str , Business centre Maxim, 10 fl., Suite 10, Kyiv 01033 +38 (044) 300-13-25; +38 (044) 300-13-27 http://www.belavia.by British Airways 48, Bohdana Khmelnytskoho str., 6th floor, Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 585-50-50 http://www.britishairways. com CSA Czech Airlines 01030 Kiev, 36 Bohdan Khmelnytsky St. +38 (044) 228-10-60 www.csa.cz Airlines: Dniproavia +38 (044) 591-78-78 http://www.dniproavia. com EL AL — Israel Airlines 34, Lesi Ukrainky blv., Kyiv 01601 +38 (044) 230-69-93 http://www.elal.co.il Ellinair 21 Mykhailovska st., of 1, Kyiv 01001 http://ellinair.com
LOT Polish Airlines 33/6A Borychiv Tik Street, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 230-00-48; +38 (044) 391 38 82 http://www.lot.com Lufthansa 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska Str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-38-00, +38 (044) 490-38-10 http://www.lufthansa.com Royal Jordanian Airlines 12, Hospitalna str., President Hotel, office 206 (lobby), Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 256-30-20 http://www.rj.com Turkish Airlines 19a, Pushkinska str., Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 490-59-33, 27964-61; 235 25 62 http://www.thy.com Ukraine International Airlines 201-203, Kharkivske shose, Kyiv 02121 +38 (044) 581-56-56 http://www.flyuia.com Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines 7, Shulyavska str., Kyiv 03055 +38 (044) 496-83-38, +38 (044) 494-09-00 http://www.umairlines.com UTair Aviation 6, Sosury Str., third floor, Kyiv 02090 +38 (0 44) 599-19-20 http://www.utair.ru
Estonian Air 9/2, Velyka Vasylkivska str., offise 4, Kyiv 01004 +38 (044) 289-05-20 http://www.estonian-air.ee
Uzbekistan Airways 4, Shota Rustaveli str., office 5, Kyiv 01023 +38 (044) 279-21-78, +38 (044) 278-14-33 http://www.uzairways.com
KLM 34/33, Ivana Franko str., Kyiv 01030 +38 (044) 281-78-64; +38 089 323-98-45 http://www.klm.com
Wind Rose 50/38 Voloska str., office 134, Kyiv 04070 +38 (044) 492-97-87, +38 (044) 498-77-77 http://www.windrose.aero
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