Living in Kiev-the Capital of Ukraine.
Practical Information.

There is no doubt Kiev, the capital of Ukraine , is really an amazing city, which is certainly worth a visit. Even if you have lived years in Kiev, it will always find something new to surprise you. The capital of Ukraine has special spiritual and historic atmosphere. You will feel it from the very first day once you come there.

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Kiev has so many interesting places to see that can "feed" you with this spiritual food for a long time. This is great. But life is life. Sooner or later you will have to find a place to stay, eat, drink, go shopping, call your relatives and friends, and send them e-mail or surprise them with some special Ukraine gifts.

The longer you live in Kiev, the more "material interactions" you will have with surrounding world to arrange your life comfortable. In a short period of time you will find your favorite restaurants and Internet cafes, know the fastest routes of Kiev transportation to destinations, locations of the most interesting museums, concert halls and theaters.

It will come to you soon. For the beginning, here is a short review of every-day things which you may need when live in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.

You'll find information about such essentials as getting around Kiev, using a taxi, local weather, communications, medical centers and other necessary every-day things added as I build this site.

Where to Stay

There are a few types of accommodations to choose from in the capital of Ukraine. To find an appropriate place to stay in Kiev you have to listen to your common sense. Hotels which are located downtown close to the main attractions are more expensive. At the same time you can have the same kind of accommodations or even better when you choose hotel located in the outer part of the city.

Kiev has a very well-developed system of public transportation. It will take you 10-15 minutes to go downtown. Another type of accommodation to consider is to rent apartment. It makes sense both either you are going to stay for a week there or for much longer period. Advantages are obvious: more privacy, much cheaper, in many cases living conditions are better to compare to hotel.

Where to Eat

The capital of Ukraine can offer you a wide range of places to eat. From the costly restaurants to quite democratic but tasty food places. You won't be hungry in Kiev. Don't forget to taste Ukrainian national cuisine! Not sure you will have this opportunity in your home country.

Where to Drink

Drink is drink everywhere. Perhaps the most important thing for this case is not what to drink, but how and where to drink to have pleasure. I would recommend you to taste Ukrainian beer. Here are a few choices:

Go shopping

Whether you love it or you don't... But you have to.

Manage Money

You can make your own research about cost of living in Ukraine using the links below.

Kiev Transportation

Medical Centers

Communication

Where to Entertain

Healthy Living

Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is a big and high - populated city. Every day you will meet a lot of people in the streets, public transportation, offices, and etc. Everybody is different. You will find that some Ukraine customs are compatible with your own. Another ones you will consider irrational or strange. Don't be in a hurry to "tag" them.

Just spend a few minutes at Ukraine Customs and Ukraine Traditions pages. It will help you to feel comfortable while living in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.

Happy Days in Kiev!

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