KIEV CITY CENTRE
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Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the largest and oldest cities in Europe. The area of the city is 827sq.km, with a population of about 3 million people.
Kiev city websites: www.kmv.gov.ua/, www.allabout.kiev.ua
Places to visit in Ukraine: www.UkrainePlaces.com
Theatres and museums
The National Taras Shevchenko Opera and Ballet Theatre:
50 Volodymyrska St., tel.: + 38 044 234 7165
Ivan Franko Drama Theatre: 3, Ivan-Franko Square, tel.: + 38 044 279 5921
Ukrainian National Art Museum: 6, Hrushevskyy St., tel.: + 38 044 278 1357
Ukrainian museum portal: www.ukrmuseum.info/en/main
Useful Telephone Numbers
Fire & Rescue Service: 01, Police: 02, Ambulance Service: 03, Rescue Service: + 38 044 285 2447.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: + 38 044 238 1772, www.mfa.gov.ua
Currency Exchange (just for reference)
USD1.00 is about UAH6.00, and EUR1.00 is about UAH7.50.
Ukraine International Airlines: + 38 044 581 5050, www.flyUIA.com
Panorama Tours offers a wide range of city breaks and packages to Kiev and Ukraine catering to all budgets. For further information and booking visit www.panorama-tours.eu
Please, note! All cash payments for air tickets are now quoted in the national currency of Ukraine, the hryvnia.
Boryspol International Airport
Tel.: + 38 044 281 74 55, + 38 044 490 47 77,
www.kbp.com.ua
ODESSA CITY CENTRE
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Odessa city website: www.odessa.ua
Theatres and Museums
Maritime Museum: 6 Lanzheronovska Str., tel.: +38 048 225 0250
Fine Arts Museum: 5a Sofiyevska Str. tel.: +38 0487 23 8272
Odessa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet:
1 Tchaykovskyi Str., tel.: +38 048 780 1509
Restaurants
Vorontsov: 24 Deribasovska Str., tel.: +38 0482 22 5042
Khutorok: Shevchenko Park, tel.: +38 0487 35 3873
Panorama: 6 Prymorska Str., tel.: +38 0487 29 4808
Ukraine International Airlines: +38 048 237 5715; www.flyUIA.com
SIMFEROPOL CITY CENTRE
Simferopol city website: www.simferopol.org
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Theatres and Museums
Crimean Museum of Regional Studies: 14 Gogolya Str.,
tel.: +38 065 225 2511
Simferopol Art Gallery: 35 Karl Libknecht Str.,
tel.: +38 065 227 5404
Ukrainian Theatre of Drama and Musical comedy: 17 Kirov Str.,
tel.: +38 065 227 0036
Restaurants
Knyazha Vtikha: 35 Turgenev Str., tel.: +38 065 229 1489
Gostinyj dvor: 4 Sevastopol Str., tel.: +38 065 224 9744
Ukraine International Airlines: +38 065 227 5242, www.flyUIA.com
Panorama Tours offers a wide range of city breaks and packages to Crimea catering to all budgets. For further information and booking visit www.panorama-tours.eu
Simferopol State International Airport
Tel.: +38 065 259 5516; www.airport.crimea.ua
LVOV CITY CENTRE
Lvov city website: www.lviv.ua
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Theatres, Museums, and Galleries
Lvov Theatre of Opera and Ballet: 28 Svobody Ave.,
tel.: +38 032 272 8672
Maria Zankovetska Drama Theatre: 1 Lesya Ukrainka Str.,
tel.: +38 032 272 0762
Lvov National Museum: 20 Svobody Ave.,
tel.: +38 032 274 2282
Lvov Art Gallery: 3 Stefanyk Str.,
tel.: +38 032 272 3948
Restaurants
Ukrayinsky Dvoryk: 109 Chervonoyi Kalyny Avenue, tel.: + 38 032 222 9444
Amadeus: 7 Katedralna Sq., tel.: +38 032 297 8022
Cukiernia: 3 Staroyevreyska Str., tel.: +38 032 274 0949
Ukraine International Airlines: +38 032 298 6977; www.flyUIA.com
Tel.: +38 032 2298216; www.airport.lviv.ua
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT UKRAINE
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between March and October). This means when it’s 12 noon in London it is 14:00 hrs in Kiev.
Currency
Hryvnia (pronounced ‘Grivna’); currency code - UAH.
Money Exchange
Most hotels have a Bureau De Change and there are many exchange booths throughout Kiev where you can exchange all major currencies such as Euro, US Dollars and Sterling.
ATM’s
It is possible to use your bank card or credit card to withdraw local currency (Hryvnia) from ATM’s in Ukraine provided it has a ‘Cirrus’ ; ‘Maestro’ Visa/Mastercard logo. It is possible to re-convert Hryvnia but you may be asked to produce the receipt from the ATM.
Capital
Kiev (officially spelt ‘Kyiv’)Area603,700 square kilometres (approx the size of France)
Population
Approximately 47 million, with nearly 3 million living in Kiev
Independence Day
August, 24, 1991
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts AC; 50Hz. Plugs are round pin attachment variety with two pins.
Language
Ukrainian is the sole official language, but Russian is also widely spoken. Most restaurants have an English version of the menu and many Ukrainians speak a foreign language such as English, German, Spanish or French.
Health
There are no mandatory health related requirements for short term visitors although comprehensive medical insurance is advised, and visitors are advised to bring a supply of personal medication.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in restaurants, and is usually 10% of the bill.
Safety
As in most large cities foreigners are lucrative targets for petty theft and street crime, and valuables should be kept out of sight, especially in crowded areas and at tourist spots. In this regard Kiev is as safe as any other large European city.
Communications
The international dialling code for Ukraine is +380. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).International Direct Dialling is available in most cities. The GSM 900/1800 network coverage is limited to Kiev and other main urban centres. If you wish to avoid roaming charges you can buy a pre-paid SIM card on arrival.
Most hotels have a Business Centre and there are Internet cafes available in Kiev and larger cities and towns.
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