Ukraine - Ukraine

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CapitalKiev
Form of governmentPresidential Republic
currencyHryvnia (UAH),
1 € = 31 hryvnia (Dec 2018)
surface604,000 km²
population47.7 million
languagesUkrainian, Russian
ReligionsUkrainian Orthodox
power grid220 V / 50 Hz
Phone code 380
Internet TLD.ua
Time zoneUTC 2 (CET 1)

The Ukraine located in Eastern Europe. It borders in the west Poland (Voivodeships Lublin and Subcarpathian) and the Slovakia, in the southwest Hungary, Moldova and Romania, in the north Belarus and in the northeast, east and the isthmus to the Crimea Russia. In the south that forms Black sea in addition, a natural limit.

Regions

Ukraine consists of 24 administrative districts, so-called. Oblasts, and the Autonomous RepublicCrimea as well as the cities Kiev and Sevastopol with a special status. The oblasts can be roughly assigned to four regions:

Regionen der Ukraine
Central Ukraine: 
As the center of the Kievan Rus nucleus of today's Ukraine and to this day its economic, cultural and political center. Oblasts Kiev, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Sumy, Cherkassy, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia.
Western Ukraine: 
For a long time belonged as Red Rus to Central European empires like Poland and Austria-Hungary and was consequently strongly multicultural. During the Soviet era, the predominantly agricultural region was considered to be comparatively backward. Today it has caught up economically due to its proximity to Central Europe. This is where the feeling of an independent Ukrainian identity is most pronounced. Oblasts Khmelnytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Rivne, Ternopil, Transcarpathia, Chernivtsi, Volhynia.
Eastern Ukraine: 
The region, traditionally characterized by mining and heavy industry, has long been the economic engine of Ukraine. As a result of centuries of belonging to the Russian sphere of influence and the influx of people from other Soviet republics, Russian is the most widespread colloquial language. Since 2014 parts of the region have been fought over between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists. Oblasts Kharkiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia.
Southern ukraine: 
The sunny Black Sea coast and its hinterland. Their cultural history goes back to early antiquity. Oblasts Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odessa.

The international legal status of the Crimea velvet Sevastopol has been controversial since 2014. It is claimed by both Ukraine and the Russian Federation. In fact, it is controlled by the latter; access from the (core) Ukraine is hardly possible for travelers.

Cities

Ukraine map
Kiev Independence Square
Tatar architecture in the Crimea

Other goals

background

Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia (European part). After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, Ukraine was founded as an independent state in 1991. Since then, Ukraine has been in a process of transformation from a centralized state with a planned economy to a state with a market economy and democratic structures. This transformation process is long and ongoing.

The south-eastern part of the country (the Donetsk, Dnepropetrovsk and Odessa regions) is more dominated by Russia, while the central and western part (the Lviv and Kiev regions) leans more towards the European Union. Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe. It is hardly developed for tourism. This is due, on the one hand, to the poor conditions by Western European standards, which make travel almost impossible for Ukrainians, and the state's seclusion to date. Entry without a visa has only been possible since May 2005, until a few years ago this was only issued with an official invitation or booking in a travel agency. Only around in western Ukraine Lviv and - taking into account the changes since 2014, see the following paragraph - on the Crimea is there any tourism worth mentioning (Yalta, Alushta).

The Ukrainian region of Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014 without any recognition under international law by third parties. A latent conflict between Ukraine and the aggressor continues to smolder around Crimea. The Crimean peninsula is currently inaccessible to Ukraine tourists. There are large recreation centers (sanatoriums) in the Crimea, which were already heavily frequented by Russian and Belarusian citizens before the annexation.

The language is a major obstacle for Western European citizens. Ukrainian and Russian are the languages ​​that only a few (Western) Europeans speak, on the other hand, German, English or French are often not understood there. In 2019, a law was passed according to which, from 2021, only the Ukrainian language may be used officially.

getting there

Entry requirements

For citizens of the European Union, traveling to Ukraine requires:

1. passport - This must be valid for at least one month beyond the planned stay. Children up to the age of 16 need a child passport or passport with a photo.
2. Health insurance - Officially, travelers to Ukraine are required to provide evidence of travel health insurance that is valid in Ukraine. However, this is often not checked.
3. visa - A valid pre-issued visa is for EU citizens, Swiss citizens and citizens of Liechtenstein for a stay of up to 90 days Not more necessary; the visa requirement was abolished in July 2005. Upon entry, you will receive a residence permit for up to 90 days. Since July 2007, however, the number of visa-free stay days has been limited to 90 per half-year. Until then, it was possible to re-enter the country as often as desired. If you plan to stay for a longer period of time, you will need a visa issued by a diplomatic mission abroad. If you want to stay longer in Ukraine after entering the country as a tourist without a visa, you need a permit to extend the duration of your stay. This permit must be obtained from the Immigration Office of Ukraine in good time before the end of the legal period of residence Kiev be requested
4. Registration - Since 2001, foreign citizens have only been registered at the border, registration with local registration authorities is not required for stays of up to 90 days.
5. Pets need one Rabies vaccination, which must not be older than 12 months and not younger than a month. In addition, an official health certificate must be carried with you. Both the vaccination certificate and the certificate should not be older than eight days. Furthermore, an international vaccination certificate and a pet ID card must be carried with you. The animals must have an identification chip.

The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany under the heading Consular Services / Visa Information. The embassy can provide information by telephone on 030 28 88 72 20 from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fax: 030/28 88 7-163.
Several border crossings between Ukraine and Russia are closed. “Any entry and exit through a border post that is not under the control of the Ukrainian authorities [meaning Crimea] is viewed by Ukraine as an illegal act. After entering the Crimean peninsula or the areas not controlled by the government in the Donbas from Russia, entry or re-entry into the government-controlled part of Ukraine is not permitted according to current Ukrainian law and is subject to penalties (expulsion, fine , Entry ban and imprisonment up to a maximum of eight years). "[1] If there is a reference to Crimean travel in the passport, this can cause major problems. If you are planning to visit Ukraine after visiting Crimea and want to save yourself the hardships, you should get a second passport from your home municipality.

Currency Exchange

In Ukraine, the Ukrainian hryvnia can easily be withdrawn from ATMs with a credit card (Visacard and Mastercard). Furthermore, the exchange of Swiss francs, euros and US dollars in hryvnia is easily possible in the banks and at the numerous exchange offices.

For the Exchange of hryvnia in Swiss Francs, Euros or US Dollars, foreigners must present proof of the change of money to banks or exchange offices. In this case, the receipt from the ATM will not be accepted for redemption. If you are unable to provide the required evidence, you can only hope for the hospitality and help of Ukrainian passers-by, who can exchange hryvnias for other currencies on presentation of their passport. This usually works pretty smoothly.

When leaving for Poland, it is possible to buy hryvnias against any currency at the money changer in cities near the border - cantor - without exchanging receipts.

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A customs declaration no longer has to be submitted since around 2011. The customs regulations for the import and export of goods continue to apply unchanged. As in other parts of Europe, a declaration is only required if goods or money are imported that exceed the specified limit values.

Imports are dealt with below. For export see Shopping section.

Allowances

Items for personal use such as laundry, clothing, shoes, toiletries, etc. can be carried duty-free. This also includes a camera, cine camera or video camera, portable radio and portable musical instrument. The import of weapons, ammunition, narcotics, pornographic as well as war and racism propagating publications and media is prohibited.

The duty-free import of 200 cigarettes or 200 g of tobacco, 1 l of spirits, 2 l of wine or 5 l of beer, food for personal use with a value of up to 50 euros (excluding animal origin) and gifts with a value of up to the equivalent of 200 euros remain duty free.

Value date: Individuals are allowed to import up to € 10,000 (or the equivalent of this amount in another currency according to the current exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine) in cash or checks without registration. Any additional amounts must be declared upon entry.

Bank metals (gold, silver and platinum) in the form of bars up to 500 grams may only be imported or exported by private individuals, not by legal entities, and must be declared in any case.

To the EU

Since 2009, the import of meat and milk as well as its products (sausage, cheese) into the EU is only permitted for private individuals with a corresponding veterinary clearance declaration, i.e. effectively prohibited. Fish can be brought up to 20 kilos per person. For reasons of species protection, the import of caviar is limited to 125 grams.

Otherwise 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of schnapps are duty-free.

By plane

The main international airport of Ukraine is Kiev-Borispol. It is located about 30 km east of Kiev and is connected to Kiev via an eight-lane expressway. It is served by various airlines. From Borispol you can also reach some national airports by plane. The cheapest flight connection is usually the CSA. The one close to the city Kiev-Zhuliany has been upgraded in recent years and has become more attractive, especially for low-cost airlines and business travelers.

By train

Odessa train station.
Sleeping car.

Traveling by train from Germany has been cumbersome since the direct Berlin-Kiev connection was canceled in 2013. Connections from abroad to Kiev are only available from Warsaw (more practical for northern Germans) and from Pressburg (more practical for southern Germans). There is also a connection from Belgrade and a train from Kraków to Lviv.

There are cheaper ways to travel from Germany by purchasing internal tickets from the Polish border (Küstrin, Szczecin or Slubice to the Polish border station Przemyśl (10 hours in the express train, 17-18 in the slow train), direct buses run several times a day from Przemyśl Lviv in Ukraine, which cost the equivalent of around 5 euros (one way). From Lviv, tickets (sleeping or couchette cars) to destinations throughout the Ukraine are available directly from the Ukrainian railways, the prices are far below those for international trains.

Detailed information on the trains and through coaches in service, in particular also on traveling from Austria, can be found in Travel by train in Ukraine.

By bus

As a generally usable means of transport there are several bus companies that travel several times a week from north, south and west Germany to various larger cities in the Ukraine. The travel costs are cheaper than taking the train, but because of the long travel time, the train is more comfortable.

In the street

Arrival by car is possible via various border crossings. When entering from Germany, you can use it as a transit country Poland or the Slovakia (via Czech RepublicThe way to get there varies, depending on where you come from and where you want to go:

  • From Northern Germany
    • to Kiev it is best to choose the route via Warsaw and the border crossing at Chelm.
    • in the direction of Lviv or to the Black Sea coast one can travel over between Warsaw/Lublin (Border crossing Rawa Russka) or the route over Krakow (Korczowa / Krakiwetz border crossing east of Jaroslaw) choose
  • From southern Germany / Austria / Switzerland it is the fastest over Vienna, Budapest and the transitions at Zahony or Berehove. Alternatively, it goes through Slovakia and the border crossings Ubľa or Vyšné Nemecké. If you are traveling from southern Germany, you should consider that Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are required to have a vignette on the motorway, including for cars.

Another shortcut to get here is the Prague – Kosice connection. The Car train leaves Prague daily at around 10:15 p.m., a bed costs little and you are rested the next morning around 8:00 a.m. in Kosice. From there it's still an hour to Uzhhorod / Ukraine.

papers

Entry has become much easier: you need your vehicle registration document and your green insurance card. There are no fees when crossing the border. It is recommended that the owner of the vehicle (according to the papers) also belongs to the occupants of the vehicle, otherwise the ownership structure could be questioned (vehicle stolen or similar). If this is not the case, a power of attorney from the vehicle owner, legalized by a Ukrainian diplomatic mission, must be carried with you. The D (Germany) or A (Austria) in the license plate is usually recognized, i.e. it is usually not necessary to attach an additional oval national number. To be on the safe side, you should still have one with you. A fire extinguisher is part of the mandatory equipment in the car.

The waiting times at the border have decreased significantly since the abolition of the visa requirement for Ukrainians in PL / SK / H, but there can still be waiting times of several hours, especially when re-entering the EU.

You can get rid of complaints about the police at ☎ 380 44 272 46 59.

By boat

Odessa port

The main ports are Odessa and Sevastopolthat can also be reached from abroad.

Ferry connections from Odessa to Istanbul (and others) can on UKR Ferry being found.

On foot

At least at the border crossing at Reni / Moldavia / Galati (Romania) it is not possible to leave or enter the country on foot. However, every now and then there are people waiting to take you in the car for 5 euros each way from Reni to Moldova and for 15 euros each way from the Moldavian border to Galati (about 10km behind the Moldavian border). Hitchhiking (hitchhiking) is supposedly also possible.

mobility

By train

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Important: Be sure to take your passport with you - a pass is required both when selling long-distance tickets and when boarding the train!
Large queues can form in front of the ticket sales points - it can take several hours to get your ticket. You should familiarize yourself with the Russian system of queuing. You ask who is last in line and orientate yourself accordingly. Especially with longer waiting times, people leave and keep their place in the row as long as the front and back are known.

The main means of transport within Ukraine is the railroad. Children's tickets (6-14 years) cost a quarter of the adult price. Several trains run daily between the larger cities, especially night trains on long-haul routes. There are three classes: I (L.) Deluxe-Sleeping car, 2-bed; II (C.) 4-person compartments in the sleeping car (formerly "Kupejni") and III (B.) Couchette car (formerly called "Platzkart"). Since 2016 not all night trains have three classes, often either the I. or III. Between Lviv (Lviv) and Kiev, for a 7-8 hour night drive, you pay in, for example, at the beginning of 2019 L. 1435 UAH and C. 580 UAH.

During the day, long-distance traffic is much faster Intercity -Trains with large wagons. For these, the price will be increased by ten percent on Friday and Sunday. If you book Thursday, Saturday or the return trip, it will be ten percent cheaper. First class (S1) costs about 65% more than the second (S2). 2019 costs e.g. Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky ↔ Lviv with a travel time of 5 to 6 hours in I: 685 UAH, II: 410 UAH.

Connections to and from Odessa can be fully booked in the summer months. It is therefore advisable to book a few days to a week in advance. As a rule, however, at least a 3rd class ticket can be obtained for all connections within 2 to 3 days.

Tickets can be purchased on the UZ website be booked online. However, you cannot print them out yourself, you have to pick up the tickets at the train station.

For the Regional traffic the country has been divided into six regions, the timetables on the website are only in Ukrainian. If you speak this language, you can pay for your ticket at the post office and then pick it up at the ticket counter or have the ticket delivered to your home by phone order 38 (044) 5036050, only in Kiev.

By bus

In addition to the railways, there is also a lively bus service between the individual cities. Long-distance buses are not necessarily worthwhile in terms of time (compared to the train), as they may stop in many places, similar to what one is used to with regional buses. In larger towns there are central bus stations (Auto vocal).

road

The traffic density is quite heavy on the major highways (M) and in the vicinity of large cities. On small back roads in rural regions, you often don't come across any other vehicle for a long time. The traffic condition on the M-roads and other important connecting roads is increasingly comparable with that in Central Europe (Poland / Slovakia), on small side roads and especially in the cities it is often catastrophic. There are large holes, open manhole covers, protruding tram tracks and other obstacles to be expected. Small roads in the country are often not paved.
Another problem is the lack of lighting. In addition to unlit horse-drawn carts, Ukrainian drivers are also a problem, as they only turn on the lights after the very last ray of sunshine has disappeared. Other vehicles are therefore often difficult to see, especially at dusk.

The supply of unleaded petrol is nationwide. The Central European with a gasoline engine should fill up with either A-92 or A-95. A-80 is leaded. The prices for the liter are around one euro per liter (as of 01/2020). You can pay at almost all petrol stations by credit card or Maestro card, rarely only in cash. The signs are sometimes in two scripts (Cyrillic / Latin), but often only in Cyrillic, which is why you should acquire knowledge of this script before traveling.

Driving in the country

By and large, the traffic rules correspond to those in Central Europe; Please note the speed limits (city 60 / country road 90 / motorway 130 km / h) and the 0-alcohol limit. In Ukraine, proportionally 3-4 times as many people die in road traffic as in Western Europe. This is not only due to the condition of the cars and the miserable roads in the country, but also to the impetuous driving style.

With the traffic police officers, who are still very corrupt, you can quickly "come to terms" with violations, often just invented ones, which is cheaper and faster than the official route. Families of victims of drunk drivers are likely to see it differently. It helps to know how high the official penalties are.

language

It is true that the national language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, however, in large parts (especially in the east and in Kiev) Russian spoken. So you will hardly find people who do not speak the Russian language. Ukrainian is in itself very similar to the West Slavic languages, so you can also use it Polish or Slovak (with restrictions too Czech) gets along quite well English is very little widespread, elementary basic knowledge of a Slavic language is highly recommended and makes communication and orientation much easier. You should also have some basic knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet, as almost all written information (timetables, menus, signs of shops) is only available in Cyrillic script.

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Black Sea coast.

to buy

The currency of payment is the hryvnia (UAH). The exchange rate, which falls with every political crisis, stabilized at around 27 per euro (or 25 per US dollar) at the end of 2019.

Since the Ukraine gained independence in 1991, the supply situation has steadily improved, and you can now get all your daily needs and electrical / electronic equipment without any problems. The goods for everyday use mainly come from Ukraine and are relatively inexpensive. Imports from EU countries may be a little more expensive than in Germany (e.g. computers, household appliances). You can now find many products that are known to us there too. Inexpensive technical devices come from Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, and tropical fruits often from Spain. You meet many retail chains there again (e.g. McDonalds, Spar).

Currency exchange is generally possible at any time at all banks and the frequently found exchange offices. Hryvnia are not traded outside of Ukraine, but euros are welcome in Ukraine. As a tourist you should bring euros with you in the smallest possible bills. You may be able to pay in euros, but then you will receive hrywen as change.

Art and cultural goods

There is a very restrictive export regime here. Practically everything produced before 1945, be it "art" or other antiques (possibly also books) must be approved. In case of doubt, the expert commission of the Ministry of Culture in Kiev. Before starting your journey, you should find out about the current regulations. In general, it should be noted that newer works of art (after 1991) can usually be exported without any problems; information on export should be obtained beforehand for all other, earlier objects.

kitchen

Details about Ukrainian cuisine specialties. In Ukraine, namely in the magnificent city of Zaporozhye, one of the most delicious will be Cider produced.

nightlife

The nightlife in Ukraine is well developed and oriented towards western clubs. As a tourist you are usually left in locations that you would not be able to do in your own country. However, you have to expect that it can be a bit more expensive than in your own country. A clear difference is that in Ukraine (as in many other former Soviet republics) you reserve a table or get a table. You usually keep this all night, usually hot or cold freshly prepared dishes are served in addition to the obligatory vodka or champagne. Under no circumstances should you get too drunk! If you are alone and very drunk, you should definitely be cautious and ask the doorman to get a taxi for a small tip.

accommodation

Work

The documents required for a work permit are extensive, in addition to a passport, proof of residence and qualification, e.g. a certificate of good conduct without entry, certificate that the applicant is not an alcoholic or suffers from certain chronic diseases. In addition, there are a number of certificates from the employer about which the foreigners Authority informed.

public holidays

Next appointmentSurnameimportance
Saturday 1st January 2022Новий РікNew Year
Friday 7th January 2022РіздвоChristmas (Julian)
Tuesday March 8, 2022Міжнародний жіночий деньInternational Women's Day
Sunday May 2nd 2021ВеликденьEaster (Julian)
Saturday 1st May 2021День праціLabor Day
Sunday May 9, 2021День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні1945: Day of Victory over the German Empire in the Great Patriotic War
Sunday June 20th 2021ТрійцяPentecost (Julian)
Monday, June 28, 2021День КонституціїConstitution Day (1996 constitution)
Tuesday, August 24, 2021День НезалежностіIndependence day. 1991: Independence from the Soviet Union
Thursday October 14, 2021День захисника УкраїниDefense of the Fatherland
Saturday 25 December 2021РіздвоChristmas (Gregorian)

If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following working day is non-working.

security

The consumption of alcohol in public places is not permitted, even if the police rarely care. Sales times can be locally restricted. Groups of drunk people should be avoided to be on the safe side, or drink along when prompted.

Photographing military facilities is prohibited.

In spring 2014, the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts declared themselves independent from Ukraine as the “Donbass People's Republic”. The separatist groups that currently control the oblast are seeking unification with the Russian Federation. There are firefights between the Ukrainian military and separatists, some of which can reach civil war-like proportions. At times there are riots and skirmishes in other parts of the country in the east and south of Ukraine. It is advisable to avoid eastern Ukraine for the moment, follow the news for other parts of the country and avoid large crowds.

Particular care with security is no longer required. However, like everywhere else in the world, anything that could be a little more valuable and easy to steal is at risk of theft. Drivers sleeping on the roadside are just as much at risk as cars parked freely in cities. Corruption is slowly improving.

health

If something should happen, there is no question that the Soviet medical training was good. Doctors still live from this today. Sometimes there is still a lack of equipment. There are established practices mainly in the big cities, but there are also polyclinics with very spacious outpatient departments. The advantage is that every specialist is available. It is generally paid locally, but the amounts are usually not great.

Health insurance valid for Ukraine is compulsory for foreigners. For reimbursements, these often require a report in Latin or after ICD-10 coded diagnosis. At most, “First Aid” is free of charge; that is, the rescue that is treated on site or transported to the polyclinic, and all life-saving measures in the polyclinic. After that, the patient must be “interested in the healing success,” which means nothing other than paying. Anyone who is still reasonably transportable near the border to Poland can go there to use their European health insurance card.
Social security agreements still exist with most of the CIS countries and several EU countries of the former Eastern Bloc, which enable their citizens to receive free care.

Radioactive.svg There are still outside the Chernobyl zone Areas with increased radiation exposure. At least the consumption of wild mushrooms and, in my opinion, berries offered in markets should still be avoided.
The usual vaccinations should still be valid or refreshed in good time. In addition, a vaccination against hepatitis A and, if necessary, TBE is recommended. In the last few years the number of people suffering from tuberculosis and HIV has fallen significantly again, but it is still higher than in Western Europe. Overall, medical care is not uniform on a western level. The same applies to the hygienic and drinking water conditions.

climate

Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with cold, frosty winters and warm to hot summers. On the south coast of the island Crimea one finds a subtropical climate, as the Crimean Mountains shields the cold, northern air currents.

Precipitation in Ukraine varies. In the north, the average annual precipitation is between 500 and 750 mm. The forest steppe zone has an annual rainfall of between 350 and 400 mm. The steppe zone dominates the southeast of the country. Precipitation is low here. Only 250 mm of rain fall a year.

Get along and respect

The Cyrillic script is used in Ukraine. This often means complete disorientation for travelers, unless one has mastered the Cyrillic alphabet. It is therefore advisable to acquire some knowledge of this before the trip. The native population in the west of the country often speaks Ukrainian, in the east almost exclusively Russian. In and around Lviv gibt es eine bedeutende polnische Minderheit. Am besten kommt man natürlich mit Russisch/Ukrainisch durch, wer nicht einmal Minimalkenntnisse einer dieser Sprachen hat wird es öfter schwer haben. In den großen Städten und den Hotels findet man aber in der Regel auch jemand, der Englisch oder Deutsch spricht.Die politischen Beziehungen zu Polen und Russland sind ein heikles Thema, das man als Tourist von sich aus nicht ansprechen sollte. Auf jeden Fall sollte man es vermeiden, Ukrainer als Russen zu bezeichnen.

Practical advice

Verhaltensregeln

Besucht man jemand zu Hause, werden am Eingang die Schuhe ausgezogen. In der Regel wird reich aufgetischt, so daß es wenig sinnvoll ist vorher zu essen. Bringt man Blumen für die Gastgeberin, so immer eine ungerade Anzahl. Sträuße mit einer geraden Nummer werden nur bei Beerdigungen verwendet. Nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit trägt man den Müll nicht hinaus, denn das bringt Unglück.

Besuch orthodoxer Kirchen

Beim Besuch orthodoxer Kirchen sollte man angemessene, d.h. bedeckende Kleidung tragen. Shorts und T-Shirts sieht man an Männern nicht gerne. Frauen tragen meist einen dünnen Schal oder Tuch, lose um den Kopf gelegt.

Es fehlt die in Westkirchen übliche Bestuhlung. Gläubige wandern herum und küssen die (hinter Glas) ausgestellten Ikonen auch während der Messe, die stundenlang dauert und bei der der oder die Priester, oft hinter einer Tür oder Vorhang dem Blick der Gläubigen entzogen, in einem näselnden Singsang zelebrieren.

phone

Wer noch vom öffentlichen Münzfernsprecher internationale Gespräche führt, wählt die 8, wartet das Freizeichen ab, dann 10 (internationale Verkehrsausscheidungsziffer - in Deutschland 00), dann z.B. 49 für Deutschland, sowie im Anschluß die Vorwahl (ohne Null) und Rufnummer des Teilnehmers.

Telefonieren mit dem eigenen Mobiltelefon

Alle Mobiltelefone aus Europa können in der Ukraine benutzt werden. Anfallende Roamingkosten werden vom deutschen Provider in der Regel per SMS mitgeteilt, wenn man sich zum ersten Mal in ein ukrainisches Netz einloggt.

Als Alternative ist der Kauf einer Prepaid-Karte eines ukrainischen Mobilfunk-Providers zu nennen. Guthaben, die Aufladekarten gibt es an vielen Kiosken, gilt üblicherweise vier Wochen. Beim Kauf ist ein Ausweisdokument vorzulegen. Seit Ende 2018 gibt es die MobileID mit der man sich über das Telephon identifizieren kann, Banken und staatliche Stellen wollen entsprechende Dienste im ersten Halbjahr 2019 beginnend ausbauen. Die drei größten Provider sind:

  • Kyivstar (die Prepaid-Karte heißt ACE&BASE) erkennbar an den Vorwahlen 38067, 38068, 38096, 38097, 38098. Die Netzabdeckung erreicht 99% der Bevölkerung. Die Firma bietet auch Festnetz- und Internetanschlüsse.

Anfang 2019 kostet das Video Unlim-Paket inkl. 150 Freiminuten und SMS sowie 9 GB Daten monatlich 150 UAH. Maximum Unlim für 225 UAH hat 300 Freiminuten und SMS sowie unbegrenztes Netz.

  • Vodafone mit den Vorwahlen 38050, 38066, 38095 und 38099, bietet Prepaid drei SuperNet-Pakete: 1) Start: 65 UAH für 65 Freiminuten und 4 GB; 2) Pro: 85 UAH für 100 Minuten und 8 GB; 3) 115 UAH für 150 Minuten und unbegrenztes Internet. März 2018 wurde der Betrieb in der Region Donetsk eingestellt.
  • [Lifecell] (früher Astelit) hat die Vorwahlen 38063, 38093 und 38073. Man begann Mitte 2018 mit dem 4G-Ausbau. Bsi Jahresende wurden die 20 größten Städte und somit dei Hälfte der ukrainischen Bevölkerung mit dieser Technologie abgedeckt. Es gibt mehr Tarifpakete als bei der Konkurrenz. Bei ähnlichen Preisen wird mehr Gesprächszeit bzw. Datenvolumen geboten.

Weitere Anbieter sind Intertelecomm ( 38094), PEOPLEnet, and 3Mob.

Internet

Im Prinzip gibt es in allen Groß- und Kleinstädten Internet-Cafés.

Wer ein Smartphone dabei hat, kann sich relativ günstig mit Hilfe einer lokalen Prepaid-Karte ins Internet einwählen. Die Vorteile sind insbesondere, dass man unabhängig von den Internet-Cafés ist und gerade bei Eingabe von vertraulichen Login-Passwörtern die Datensicherheit wesentlich höher ist (im Internet-Café weiß man nicht, ob im Hintergrund nicht ein Trojaner mitlauscht, nach der Internet-Session sollte der Cache des Browsers und möglicherweise automatisch gespeicherte Passwörter gelöscht werden, was meist nicht ganz einfach ist, da die Oberfläche russisch ist).

post

Auf ihrer Webseite informiert die UKRPost, die auch Finanzdienste bietet, über Porti und Standorte ihrer 11500 Filialen.

Consulates

In addition to the Vertretungen in Kiew, gibt es konsularische Vertretungen:

  • Honorarkonsuln der BRD in: Lemberg, Odessa, Czernowitz und Kharkiv.
  • Österreichs in (sämtlich ohne Notpaßbefugnis): Czernowitz, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Lemberg, Odessa, Zaporizhya.

literature

  • Marina Lewycka: Kurze Geschichte des Traktors auf Ukrainisch.. Dtv, 2006, ISBN 3423245573 ; 360 Seiten (Deutsch). amüsante Geschichte einer exilukrainischen Familie die Einblicke in die Geschichte und Gegenwart gibt
  • Taras Schewtschenko: Meine Lieder, meine Träume. Gedichte und Zeichnungen. Verlag der Nation Berlin, 1987, ISBN 3373001900 ; 283 Seiten (Deutsch).

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