1 Table of Contents About Kyiv
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2 History
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2 Entertainment
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2 Climate
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3 Modern Kiev
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3 State holidays
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3 International Time
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4 Transportation
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4 Rail Information
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4 Subway
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4 Communication
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4 Post Office
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4 Medical Facilities
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5 Money
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5 Exchange rates
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5 Credit
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5 Prices
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5 Other
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6 Business Hours
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7 Etiquette
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7 Check list (Dont forget to bring.)
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7 Way from the airport
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7 Ukrainian Words and Phrases
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8 Ukrainian Numbers
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9 Visas to Ukraine
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10 About LC
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11 Contacts
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About Kyiv History Kiev is the capital and the largest city of
Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the
Dnieper River. Kiev is an important industrial, scientific,
educational and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to
many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and
world-famous historical landmarks. The city has an extensive
infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport,
including the Kiev Metro. 2 The name Kiev is said to derive from
the name of Kyi, one of four legendary founders of the city
(brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and sister Lybid'). During its
history, Kiev, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed
through several stages of great prominence and relative obscurity.
The city may have been founded in the 5th century as a trading
post, perhaps part of the land of the early Slavs. It gradually
acquired eminence as the centre of Rus civilization, becoming in
the tenth to twelfth centuries the political and cultural capital
of Rus', a semi-feudal confederation of Slavic principalities to
the east of Poland. Completely destroyed during the Mongol invasion
in 1240, the city lost most of its influence for the centuries to
come. It was a provincial capital of marginal importance in the
outskirts of the territories controlled by its powerful neighbors:
first the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, followed by Poland and Russia.
The city prospered again during the Russian industrial revolution
in the late 19th century. After the turbulent period following the
Russian Revolution of 1917, from 1921 onwards Kiev was an important
city of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and, from 1934,
its capital. During World War II, the city again suffered
significant damage, but quickly recovered in the post-war years
remaining the third largest city of the Soviet Union. Following the
collapse of the Soviet Union and the Ukrainian independence of
1991, Kiev remained the capital of Ukraine. Entertainment There are
many bars, cafes, night clubs, where you can go with AIESEC members
for relaxation. Also can organize external Language Exchange Clubs
where you can learn Russian or make discussions in English. Our
members extracurricular participate in Toastmasters Club and other
NGOs, are involved in projects, so it will be easy to find someone
with similar interests. Also there are Catholic churches and an
Indian temple, Japanese Cultural Center for instance, where interns
from different countries can find their native culture. With
friends it is common to go to chill in parks, cafes, do
ice-skating, watch movies, do sightseeing around the city. So if
you get bored, just go to main street Kreschatik and enjoy the city
with someone from our LC! AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine |
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Climate Kiev has a continental humid climate. The warmest
months are June, July, and August, with mean temperatures of 13.8
to 24.8 C (56.9 to 76.7 F). The coldest are December, January, and
February, with mean temperatures of 4.6 to -1.1 C (23.7 to 30.0 F).
The highest ever temperature recorded in the city was 39.4 C (103.0
F) on 31 July 1936. The coldest temperature ever recorded in the
city was -32.2 C (- 26.0 F). Snow cover usually lies from
mid-November to the end of March, with the frost-free period
lasting 180 days on average, but surpassing 200 days in recent
years. There are four seasons during the year: winter
(December-February), spring (March-May), summer (June August), fall
(September- 3 November). Please bring appropriate clothes depending
on the season when you arrive. Modern Kiev Modern Kiev is a mix of
the old and the new, seen in everything from the architecture to
the stores and to the people themselves. Experiencing great
population growth between the 1970s and the mid-'90s, the city has
continued its consistent growth after the turn of the millennium.
As a result, Kiev's "downtown" is a dotted contrast of new, modern
buildings amongst the pale yellows, blues and grays of older
apartments. Urban sprawl has gradually reduced, while population
densities of suburbs has increased. The most expensive properties
are located in the Pechersk, and Khreshchatyk areas. It is also
prestigious to own a property in newly constructed buildings in the
Kharkivskyi Raion or Obolon along the Dnieper. Ukrainian
independence at the turn of the millennium has heralded other
changes. Western-style residential complexes, modern nightclubs,
classy restaurants and prestigious hotels opened in the centre.
Music from Europe and North America started appearing on Ukrainian
music charts. And most importantly, with the easing of the visa
rules in 2005.Ukraine is positioning itself as a prime tourist
attraction, with Kiev, among the other large cities, looking to
profit from new opportunities. The centre of Kiev has been cleaned
up and buildings have been restored and redecorated, especially the
Khreshchatyk street and the Independence Square. Many historic
areas of Kiev, such as Andriyivskyy Descent, have become popular
street vendor locations, where one can find traditional Ukrainian
art, religious items, books, game sets (most commonly chess) as
well as jewelry for sale. State holidays 1 January New Years
{Parties and fests all around with fireworks and huge celebration.
AIESECers usually organize party and cook food together, drink and
stay up until morning.} 7 January Christmas {More religious
holiday. Families get together to have meal of 12 dishes. It is
nice to be invited to have dinner with somebody and share holy
atmosphere.} 8 March Womens Day {Men usually give plenty of flowers
to women and behave with respect.} April (or May) Easter {People go
to church to bless food in baskets and after that have meal
together.} 1-2 May Labor Day {Nothing special happens. Free time to
go to park or chill with family and friends.} 9 May Victory Day
{Parades along the city and it is common to give flowers to
veterans, go to Park of Glory and other parks.} 28 June
Constitution Day {Some governmental events.} 24 August Independence
Day {Parades, fireworks, celebrations, concerts all around the
country.} AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine | [email protected] | Pr.
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International Time Ukraine has on time zone, GMT+2 hr. Daylight
savings time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last
Sunday in October when you will need to advance your clocks by one
hour. Transportation 4 Rail Information Kiev is connected to
European and Asian cities via an extensive network of railways. The
capitals train station is located in the centre of the city and is
situated right next to the Vokzalna metro station. Train travel is
the least expensive and most convenient way to reach just about any
location. There are three comfort classes for long distance train
travel: luxury-soft with two pull-out beds for more space,
coupe-soft with four beds, and platskart with six beds per
compartment. However, electric commuter trains, called
elektropotyahy or elektrychky are usually outfitted with only hard
wooden benches and no amenities. They are generally very crowded,
especially on weekends and in the summer time when people travel to
their summerhouses.It is always wise to bring your own toilet
paper, soap, and supply of food and a drink. Option to check
schedule is available on http://uz.gov.ua/?lng=uk in Ukrainian
only. Subway The most convenient way of transport is subway. The
official web page is under the link http://www.metro.kiev.ua/.
Monthly ticket price for the subway is 95 UAH, and one ride costs
1.7 UAH. Kyiv metro has 4 lines and connects 8 of 10 city
districts. To some of city parts it is better to go by buses, route
buses (called marshrutka), trams, trolleybuses, prices in city
transport is 1.5 UAH, sometimes though reaching 2.5 UAH per ride.
Communication Post Office Post offices are located all around the
city. At the Central Post Office you can buy stamps, post cards,
use fax machines and make international calls. Post card to the
world costs less than $ 1.00, to check services please go to
http://www.ukrposhta.com/www/upost_en.nsf. Phones For calls in
Kyiv, public telephones located all over the city require phone
cards, which you can buy at every post office. The rates for phone
calls to Europe are about $0.60 - $ 1.50 per minute. Calls to the
United States are about $2.50 per minute. Almost all AIESECers use
operator LIFE http://www.life.com.ua/ It offers the cheapest prices
and you will be able to call abroad for low rates. AIESEC in Kyiv,
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Ukrainian numbers start from +38 (city or operator code) for
Kyiv (XXX-XX-XX), for example +380446718133 is a land phone in
Kyiv. Major mobile operators are Kyivstar (067, 096, 097, 098), MTS
(050, 095, 066, 099), LIFE (063, 093), Beeline (068). Since the
competition most of the operators offer free connection inside of
network under some conditions. Usual expenses per month do not
exceed $ 7.00 Medical Facilities Medical care in Ukraine is
limited. The availability of basic medical supplies, including
disposable needles, anaesthetics, and antibiotics has improved.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health services. Foreign medical insurance is not always valid for
Ukraine. Travellers have 5 found that in some cases, supplemental
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including air
evacuation coverage has proved to be useful. Money The Ukrainian
national currency is the Gryvnya. However, it is preferable to
bring Euro or USA dollars with you. You can exchange them in any
major bank or at any exchange point around the city. You will
identify those points by the name of if it is written in Ukrainian
Language or if it is written in Russian Language. Changing U.S.
dollars for Ukrainian Hryvnias or another currency is legal only at
banks, currency exchange desks at hotels and at licensed exchange
booths. Beware of changing money on the streets or with private
individuals: it's illegal and it can be dangerous. Remember however
that old or damaged bill may not be accepted or accepted under the
lower rate. The "hard currency" stores only accept Hryvnias but
almost all of them have a money exchange booth on the premises.
Exchange rates To learn the current exchange rate of hryvna (UAH)
to almost any currency check the following link:
http://www.bank.gov.ua/kurs/engl/last_kurs1.htm Credit Cards
Ukraine is a cash economy. Traveler's checks and credit cards
however are in large usage in Kyiv American Express, MasterCard,
and Visa are commonly accepted. A passport or diplomatic card may
be required whenever a credit card is used. Customs regulations
prohibit sending cash, travelers checks, personal checks, credit
cards or passports through the international mail system to
Ukraine. These items are regularly confiscated as contraband by
customs authorities. Prices Kyiv is generally not very expensive
city. Prices for clothes are more expensive than in the US or EU
however. Food and drinks are quite affordable. To updated list of
prices please visit
http://www.tefl.com/home/col_survey.html?ci_id=88&tefl_session=9fad1961fc581111f947e98b26b81f
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taken between the hours of 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Most banks are
open without breaks, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Shops and malls are open 24/7, excluding some cases. Electricity
220 volts, 50Hz is the standard electrical voltage throughout
Ukraine. To use electrical appliances you will need a converter as
well as an Eastern-European plug adapter. Etiquette 7 When visiting
Ukraine, there are a few simple rules of etiquette that may be
useful: If invited into a family home, it is traditional to bring a
gift. A bottle of wine, a cake or flowers is customary. If there is
a child in the house, it s appropriate to provide him/her with a
small gift as well. If you bring flowers, make sure it is an uneven
number of flowers. Do not shake hands across the threshold of a
door. It is considered bad luck. When shaking hands, take of your
gloves. Be prepared to remove your shoes upon entering a home. To
keep apartments clean, most hosts will provide you with a pair of
slippers. On public transportation, give up your seat to mothers
with children, the elderly, or the infirm. At the entrance of
upscale restaurants, expect that your coat, briefcase or baggage
will be checked. When eating dinner at someones home, casual dress
is accepted. Be ready to give toasts at dinner, for gusts are often
asked to do so. Be prepared to accept all food and drink offered
you when visiting friends. Ukrainians are known for their
generosity when it comes to feeding others. Turning down food may
be considered to be rude. In Orthodox churches, women wear scarves
or hats, and men take off their hats. Check list (Dont forget to
bring.) There are few things that you should not forget to include
into your luggage when coming. We are going to give you some hints
here: some typical sweets or dishes your National flag and all sort
of presentation materials if you take any sort of medicine, bring
the prescription with you if you wear glasses and contact lenses,
also bring the prescription with you your dictionary, from your
language into English or into Russian some recipes of your
traditional dishes some small souvenirs. Many times families may
host you and it would be nice if you can leave them some presents
from your country Way from the airport Kyiv has two airports,
however all flights usually are serviced in one Boryspil. Boryspil
is also the city approximately 40 min to the east of Kyiv. If you
arrive to Ukraine it is the best to take shuttle bus, schedule you
can see here
http://kbp.com.ua/english/transport/buses.-schedule.-stops.html It
is more convenient for AIESEC members to pick up interns at train
station (to which this shuttle goes), since it is connected to the
subway. AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine | [email protected] | Pr.
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Ukrainian Words and Phrases Key to abbreviations: frm = formal
/ polite, inf = informal, sg = singular, pl = plural English
(Ukrainian) Welcome (Laskavo proschmo) (Bitajemo) (Vitayu) frm,
(Pryvit) - inf Hello (Allo) (Sluchaju) - on phone How are you? ?
(Jak ty?) I'm fine, thanks. And you? , . ? (Djakuju, dobre. A vy?)
8 Long time no see (Davno ne baili) What's your name? (Jak tebe
zvaty?) inf, sg (Jak vas zvaty?) frm/inf pl My name is ... (Mene
zvu ...) Where are you from? ? (Zvidky vy?) I'm from ... ... (Ja z
...) Pleased to meet you (Prijemno poznajomytysia) Good morning !
(Dobnoho ranku) Good afternoon (Dobroho dnia) Good evening (Dobroho
veora) Good night (Na dobrani) Goodbye (Do pobaennja) /! (asty
vam/tobi) Good luck ! (Nechaj astyt) ! (Na vse dobre) Cheers/Good
health! (Budmo), (Za zdorovja) Have a nice day (Harnoho dnja) Bon
appetit ! (Smanoho) Bon voyage (aslyvoji podoroi) I don't
understand (Ja ne rozumiju) Please speak more slowly (Vy ne mogly b
rozmovljaty povinie) - frm (Rozmovliaj povinie) - inf , Please
write it down (Zapyi, jako majete lasku) (Bu laska zapysaty ce) ?
Do you speak Ukrainian? (Vy rozmovliajete ukrajinkoju) Yes, a
little , (Tak, trochy) How do you say ... ...? in Ukrainian? (Jak
skazaty ukrajinkoju ...?) Excuse me ! (Pereprouju) How much is
this? ? (Skiky ce kotuje?) Sorry ! (Vybate) Thank you (Diakuju)
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Response (Prou, bu laska) Where's the toilet? ? (De tualet?)
This gentleman/lady (Cej pan platity za vse) - gentleman will pay
for everything (Cia pani platity za vse) - lady i ? Would you like
to (Choe zi mnoiu potanciuvaty?) - inf dance with me? i ? (Choete
zi mnoiu potanciuvaty?) - frm (Ja tebe kochaju) I love you (Ja tebe
liubliu) 9 Get well soon [] (Vyduuj[te]) Leave me alone! ! (Zalyte
mene u spokoji) Help! ! (Dopomoi!) Fire! ! (Poea!) Stop! ! (Stij!)
Call the police! (Vyklyte miliciju) Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year (Veseloho Rizdva i z Novym Rokom) ! (Khrystos Voskres!) Christ
is Risen! Happy Easter ! (Voyistynu Voskres!) Truly He is Risen! -
reply (Z Velykodnimy sviatamy) (Mnohaja Lita) = "Many Years" Happy
Birthday (Z dnem narodennia) Ukrainian Numbers NUMBE ENGLISH TRAN
NUMBER ENGLISH TION 1 one o-dyn 20 twenty dvad-tsyat 2 two dva 21
twenty-one dvad-tsyat o-dyn 3 three try 30 thirty tryd-tsyat 4 four
cho-ty-ry 40 forty so-rok 5 five pyat 50 fifty pyat-de-syat 6 six
shist 60 sixty shist-de-syat 7 seven sim 70 seventy sim-de-syat 8
eight vi-sim 80 eighty vi-sim-deh-syat 9 nine de-vyat 90 ninety
de-vya-no-sto 10 ten de-syat 100 one hundred sto 11 eleven
O-dy-nad-tsyat 200 two hunred dwisti 12 twelve Dva-nad-tsyat 1,000
one thousand ty-syacha 13 thirteen try-nad-tsyat 2,000 two
thousands dwi ty-syachi 14 fourteen cho-tyr-nad-tsyat 1,000,000 one
million Milyion AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine | [email protected] |
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Visas to Ukraine Most citizens of other countries require a
visa to travel to Ukraine. Citizens of EU, Switzerland and
Liechtenstein: beginning with 1 September 2005 visas to Ukraine are
not required for EU or Swiss citizens who enter Ukraine or transit
through its territory for the period of time of up to 90 days with
a valid travel passport. Citizens of USA and Canada: beginning with
July 1, 2005 visas to Ukraine are not required for the US and
Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine within six months after their
previous trip to 10 Ukraine or transit through its territory for a
period of up to 90 days with a valid American travel passport. The
US citizens need to make sure that their current medical insurance
has coverage in Ukraine. Citizens of Japan: beginning with August
1, 2005 visas to Ukraine are not required for the Japanese citizens
who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for a period
time of up to 90 days with a valid Japanese travel passport. There
are cases when visas to Ukraine are required for the US, Canadian,
EU, Swiss, Japanese citizens. E.g. visas are required for the
citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment,
permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions in
Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in
Ukraine for more than 90 days. If you are a citizen of any other
country or the rules above do not apply to your situation, then you
need to apply for a Ukrainian visa at the consulate. No invitation
letters are required for citizens of the US, Canada, Japan and
Turkey for obtaining official, business, private, cultural, or
sports visas. No visas are required for citizens of Mongolia and
the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (except
Turkmenistan). You may apply for visa to Ukraine at the
Consular/Visa Section of the Embassy of Ukraine. For the list of
Ukrainian Embassies click here. AIESEC in Kyiv can provide you with
an official invitation letter from the Ministry of Education or
other, but we prefer not to deal with governmental stuff. For
citizens of India and China visa process may take over one month.
For all types of visas (business, private, tourist, transit etc.)
the following documents should be submitted: completed visa
application form for each applicant holding a separate passport or
being included in the joint passport; fully valid passport/travel
document ; two recent passport sized photographs; invitation; two
separate postal orders (or company cheques) covering the handling
charge and visa fee; contact telephone numbers of all applicants
(work, home or mobile). The period of visa processing is 3-10
working days. AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine | [email protected] |
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About LC AIESEC in Kyiv was established first as a part of USSR
in 1989 and then gained independence together with Ukraine in 1991.
After 2008 Ukraine is in top 10 countries by exchange performance
and membership. Kyiv, is not the strongest LC but the most
financially sustainable and with most members 120 actively involved
students. Every year AIESEC in Kyiv organizes nearly 15 projects
and members work for specific projects with more interest than in
functional area. Among those there are conferences on marketing,
finance, IT, career days, long term soft skills workshops and
social projects based on exchange. Executive board 2010-2011 is
presented by: 11 LCP Yulia Palamarchuk VP ER Tetiana Kashevko ER
Coor Vitaliy Bondarchuk Comm Coor Julia Bortnik VP OGX Daria Kogut
VP ICX DT/ET Svitlana Kogut MT/TT ICX Coor Helen Kyryliuk VP TM
Evgeniya Lukianets VP LC Development Iryna Nemyrovych For more
information visit official LC KYIV wiki on myaiesec.net Contacts
Office of AIESEC in Kyiv is situated on subway station Shuliavska
on pr. Peremohy 54/1, of. 515 in Kyiv National Economic University.
That building is usually used for LCMs every Friday at 18.30.
mContact e-mail is [email protected] AIESEC in Kyiv, Ukraine
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