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Learn More About Our Country
Population: 42 275 282 (September 2017 est.) Over 130 nationalities
Area: 603 700 km2 Ukraine is the 3rd biggest country in Europe by area
Borders on:
Is washed by: The Black Sea The Sea of Azov
Sea borders with: Turkey Georgia Bulgaria
The Black Sea
Come and celebrate with us:
Belarus
The New Year’s Day (January 1)
Hungary
Orthodox Christmas (January 7)
Moldova
The Women’s Day (March 8)
Poland
The Labor Day (May 1)
Russia
The Constitution Day (June 28)
Slovakia
The Day of Independence of Ukraine (August 24)
The Sea of Azov
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Climate of Ukraine
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
Winter is snowy and frosty Clothes by season: -8°...-12° C (17.6° F to 3° F)
Spring is fresh and changing Clothes by season: +10°...+ 16° C (50° F to 60.8° F)
Summer is warm and cloudless Clothes by season: +18°...+25° C (64.4° F to 77° F)
Autumn is colourful and sometimes rainy Clothes by season: +13°...+18° C (55.4° F to 64.4° F)
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Current Visa Requirements
NO VISA REQUIRED for the citizens of the following countries: Albania,
Argentina,
Herzegovina, Canada,
Andorra,
Brazil,
Bosnia and
Brunei (Darussalam),
Chile, EU countries, Georgia,
Kong,
Iceland,
Korea,
Liechtenstein,
Israel,
Japan,
Hong
Republic of
Macedonia,
Monaco,
Mongolia, Montenegro, Norway, Paraguay, Panama , Switzerland,
San Marino,
Serbia,
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Turkey, the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (except Turkmenistan), UAE (from Dec 2017), USA,
Vatican City.
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Current Visa Requirements Getting visa in advance:
Visa on arrival: Visa on arrival (ONLY in “Boryspil”, “Kyiv” (Zhylyany) and
10 working days, the urgent one 5
“Odesa” international airports)
working days Visa fee is 65 US dollars
Foreigners holding passports of these 33 countries may
You can apply online:
apply for their single-entry short-term (C type) 15-day
http://visa.mfa.gov.ua
tourist or business visas on arrival: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, China (PRC), Dominica (the Commonwealth), El Salvador, Guatemala, Grenada, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (FSM), New Zealand, Oman,
Palau,
Peru,
Qatar,
Saudi
Arabia,
Samoa,
Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, UAE, Vanuatu.
Tourist Flows to Ukraine Are Steadily Increasing
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14.4 millions of people visited Ukraine in 2017 (6% in comparison to 2016) Information on number of tourists who visited Ukraine during 2015-2017, millions of people 14,4
13,6
12,9
2015
7
2016
2017
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Tourist Flows From the EU In 2017, most foreign arrivals were from the border states:
Tourist flows increased rapidly from Germany,
Moldova, Belarus, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Romania and
Italy, Great Britain, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, France,
Slovakia, as well as from Turkey, Israel and Germany.
the Netherlands, Latvia, Austria and Sweden.
22,5 210056
171455
8,7 77840
11,9
44,7
78787
84620
38,1
75645
70414 52273
12,8
67740 49051
61210
18,2
54280 34403
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
arrivals in 2016, tourists
Lithuania
Czech Republic
France
arrivals in 2017, tourists
26,0
Netherlands
44,3
37621
40651 29854
Latvia
21460
22,2
30966
Austria
growth between 2016 and 2017, percent
20144
24612
Sweden
How to Get to Ukraine
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(Ukraine is closer than you may think) By plane
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How to Get to Ukraine (Ukraine is closer than you may think) By train Direct trains from Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia to Lviv or Kyiv only for a half-day for an affordable price (ticket to Warsaw - Kyiv costs 50 €)
By bus There are automobile routes and direct buses from Poland, Czech Republic, Moldova, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia: “Flixbus”, “Leo Express”, “Polski Bus”, “Ecolines” and others
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Public Transport
Ukraine has an extensive transport network with affordable prices - City transport (bus, tram) - 0, 12 € - Subway (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro) – 0, 15 € - Taxi - from 2 € - Urban train in Kyiv - 0, 15 €
Popular Destinations
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UKRAINE IS IN THE TOP LIST OF PLACES TO VISIT Accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, food and drinks are all budget-friendly. There are many places to see and fall in love with, especially if you are curious. KYIV The heart of Ukraine, the great city with old architecture and
“Atlas Weekend” is an annual music and arts festival held in Kyiv. In 2017, for example, the headliners of “Atlas Weekend” were Kasabian, The Prodigy and John Newman.
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modern street-art style, the cradle of Slavic culture. l
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Kyiv International Film Festival “Molodist” takes place in October. Promoting young cinema professionals from all over the world.
event in Eastern Europe, where the Ukrainian fashion becomes world-wide, more than 60 designers participating with over 20 000 attendees every year.
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Ukrainian Fashion Week is the first professional fashion
Popular Destinations
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LVIV The city of coffee and chocolate flavor, impressive temples and ancient squares, cozy narrow streets, museums and galleries
hosting
artistic
masterpieces
of
different
historical epochs. ZahidFest is one of the largest annual open-air festivals in Ukraine that offers music for any taste.
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Alfa Jazz is one of the most popular European music festivals with more than 30 000 attendees every year.
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Popular Destinations
ODESA Odesa is a beautiful pearl of Ukraine and official capital of humor. Tourists can enjoy spacious beautiful beaches, splendid palaces and unique blend of building styles of this sunny sea city. Visit Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater, explore ancient catacombs and perceive the alluring spirit of Odesa where you will never get bored.
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A center of science, the smart city that is open for innovation with developed infrastructure. It has a huge potential for holding and hosting events of various fields and scales like business, sport, culture and art. This combination of high technologies and cultural values attract the youth, especially students who dream to study in Kharkiv’s well-known universities.
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KHARKIV
DNIPRO Powerful industrial center with production of the world’s most environmentally friendly rocket carrier. You can experience might of this development by visiting Rocket Park complex. Convenient infrastructure, airport and a variety of conference halls allow you to hold your business meetings and other kinds of events successfully. The city is also great for entertainment: you can ride the bicycle along the world’s longest river embankment, enjoy various water activities like boarding or sailing and even take a part in kayak or canoe competitions.
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Tourism Resourses
Accommodation in Ukraine One can find the accommodation for any taste and budget: hostels, campings, apartments, budget and luxury hotels, etc (starting from 20-40 â‚Ź to stay overnight).
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Resort hotels
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Hotels Campings
139
Motels Hostels
1722
Other accommodation
638
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Spa and Welness in Ukraine Ukraine is rich in therapeutic sources. One can find more than 400 natural healing resorts all over the country: natural mineral waters, thermal waters, therapeutic mud, radon etc. The famous Truskavets resort is also called Ukrainian Karlovy Vary (only 1 hour away from Lviv by car). Truskavets is a cozy and ecological zone with 14 natural water sources and deposits of mountain wax (about 200 thousands people visit resort every year). Myrhorod resort has unique mineral water which is famous for curing stomach diseases (about 3 hours away from Kyiv by car/direct train). Khmilnyk resort is widely known for radon baths, mineral water and peat mud (only 3 hours away from Kyiv by car). Berdyansk resort offers the unique healing mud, natural brine and marvelous seaside (3 hours distance from Dnipro city by car).
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Reasons to Go on a Spa Vacation in Ukraine Get Healthy We provide the healing springs, modern diagnostics and the full range of medical services.
Affordable Prices Spa in Ukraine is considered as one of the affordable among the European resorts. This includes moderate prices for accommodation, food and drinks, public transport and taxi.
Friendly People Travelling is not only about visiting new places; it is also about meeting new people. When visiting Ukraine, you will find out how friendly Ukrainians are.
Lose weight and detox All our resorts are located in eco regions, where you can enjoy tasteful organic food.
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Unique Recreation Places Discover the unique world of Ukrainian nature: national parks, natural and biosphere reserves. There are 4 biosphere reserves, 48 national natural and 77 landscape parks, 150 ecological routes for photoshooting in untouched nature, observation of animals and birds, rest in specially equipped places.
National Natural Park Dniester Canyon impresses not only with its immensity, but also with
Askania Nova Natural Biosphere Reserve is the largest biosphere
breathtaking natural views: fantastic landscapes,
reserve in Europe. Nowadays, this is an unique
rocky cliffs, numerous caves and grottoes, peculiar islands and waterfalls. Location: Ternopil region.
The Carpathian National Natural Park combines majestic mountains, picturesque valleys, mountain pastures, crystal lakes. Location: Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Shatsky lakes National Park boasts beautiful natural landscapes, abundance of forests and about 200 lakes, rivers and streams with clean, clear water. Location: Volyn region.
island of untouched nature. The place of living for rare animals and birds, such as Indian and African antelopes, zebras, Scottish ponies, wild Przewalski’s horses, saigas, white and black swans, cranes, flamingos, bustards, emus, parrots, etc.
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Convention Bureaus & Associations
Coordinating the cooperation of local MICE industry participants; Negotiating with hotels and venues; Providing support from governmental institutions and local media; Presenting cities at international trade markets, fairs, forums.
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Tourism Associations Ukrainian Adventure and Ecotourism Association A public initiative is involved in promotion and development of the environmentally friendly active recreation; a healthy lifestyle and harmonious relationships between people and nature. If you like an active recreation visit the website and find more about the unique adventures. www.uaeta.org/en/page/14
Chornobyl Tourism Association
АСОЦІАЦІЯ ЧОРНОБИЛЬСЬКОГО ТУРИЗМУ
Created for the economic, social and cultural revival of the Chernobyl zone, through the development of the hospitality and travel industry. The Association unites representatives of tourism business, authorities and local communities related to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Find more information about tours to Chornobyl Zone, their events and news on the web.
NGO «Union of Rural Green Tourism of Ukraine»
Ukrainian Guide Association
Bringing together owners of farmsteads and tourists on communication and marketing platforms, promoting an attractive and qualitative offers in the villages for tourists and helping the owners of farmsteads achieve sustainable development. Сhoose farmsteads for vacation with your family, friends and colleagues in a circle of like-minded people. www.greentour.com.ua
If you do not want to worry about sightseeing routes on your own, Guide Association will organize memorable tours to different cities where you can see all their sights, attractions and wonders. www.uaguides.com
Urban
Eco
Mountain/Ski
Cruise
Cultural
Food
Entertainment
VARIOUS TYPES OF TOURISM
MICE
Adventure
Shopping Recreational
Religious
Sports
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MICE and BUSINESS Tourism There are a lot of decent locations for business meetings, conferences, forums in Ukrainian cities that can accommodate up to 10 000 people.
Kyiv International Ecomonic Forum, Kyiv
Adam Smith Conferences, Kyiv
International Agricultural Yalta European
Exhibition, Kharkiv
Strategy Forum (YES), Kyiv
Odesa International
Lviv Media Forum,
Film Festival, Odesa
Lviv
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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Ukraine is rich in architecture, paintings, sculptures that are of a great value to the Ukrainians and entire world. Perceive Ukraine’s fascinating culture, charming traditions and inspiring heritage. National reserve
14th century Fortress,
“Khortytsia”,
Kamianets-Podilskyi
Zaporizhzhia region
Akkerman fortress, Odesa region
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans, Chernivtsi
Old Town, Lviv
Dendrological Park “Sofiyivka”, Cherkasy region
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Mountain climbing / Ski Resorts Stop overpaying for ski resorts. Ski resorts in Ukraine offer a various of ski passes to suit all tastes. There are about 50 km of ski slopes of any level of difficulty in Bukovel alone. The prices for ski passes vary from 30 to 40 â‚Ź. Many people climb Hoverla Mountain to undertake their adventures thrills and to boost their achievements. Hoverla Mountain,
Drahobrat ski resort,
Ivano-Frankivsk
Zakarpattya region
region
Pikuy Mountain, Lviv region
Bukovel ski resort, Ivano-Frankivsk region
Slavske village,
The Ukrainian Carpathians ,
Lviv region
Western Ukraine
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Ukrainian Cuisine Ukrainian cuisine is delicious. There are traditional Ukrainian dishes that are well known all over the world: borshch (traditional soup), varenyky (dumplings) salo (pork leaf lard), deruny (potato pancakes), banosh (corn cereal) with brynza. The restaurant bill for 2 person on average would start from 12 €.
International “Deruny” Festival of Red Wine,
Festival, Zhytomir
Mukachevo, Zakarpattya region
Borshch Festival, Ternopil region
National Chocolate Festival, Lviv
Tomato Day, Odesa region “Galushka Fest”, Poltava region
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Religious Tourism in Ukraine Ukraine is a unique example of a successful multi-ethnic and multi-faith country. Many religions coexist peacefully and there have been no religious, ethnic or cultural conflicts. There are a lot of gorgeous temples, churches, cathedrals and other major religious centers in Ukraine.
The Menorah center, Dnipro Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv
St. Antony Cathedral, Lviv Ar-Rahma Mosque, Kyiv
Holy Dormition Pochayiv Lavra, St. Nicholas Church, Radomyshl
Pochayiv
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Active Tourism There are various places which can be a good choice for active pursuits. Come to Ukraine and explore them.
Sailing regatta,
Trekking, Luhansk
Mykolayiv region
region
Rafting down the Psel River, Sumy region
Rafting down the Cheremosh river, Chernivtsi region
Rock climbing in Denishi village, Zhytomyr region
Cycling tourism, Kyiv region
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UNESCO World Heritage
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian
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Metropolitans, Chernivtsi
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The Ensemble of the Historic Centre, Lviv
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Struve Geodetic Arc, Khmelnytskyi region
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Wooden churches of Carpathian region, Poland and Ukraine
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The ancient city of Chersonese, Crimea Saint-Sophia’s Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv
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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe, Ukraine, Germany and Slovakia (Natural object)
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Ukrainian symbols
Every year on the third Thursday of May Ukrainians all over the world celebrate the day of Vyshyvanka, wearing vyshyvankas (symbolically demonstrate
embroidered an
adherence
shirts) to
to
national
identity. How about listening to the longest wind musical instrument in the world - Trembita or learning
to
play
it?
Visit
master class on the Trembita
a
special in the
Museum of Hutsul`s life and art. Verkhovyna village, Ivano-Frankivsk region
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Pride of Ukraine
OLEKSANDR USYK Ukrainian boxer, the world
JAMALA
ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO Ukrainian
football
legend
Ukrainian singer, the winner
champion of the WBO and
who played as a striker for
of the Eurovision song contest
the WBC (2016, 2018).
Dynamo Kyiv, Milan, Chelsea
(2016).
football clubs and Ukrainian national team and the owner of the Golden Ball title (2004).
VIKTORIA LUKIANETS One of the most highly awardered Ukrainian opera singers who performed leading roles at the Vienna State Opera, La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera.
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Authentic Souvenirs from Ukraine Vyshyvanka (Embroidered shirt) (from 30 €) Lviv Chocolate ( from 1 €) Motanka Doll (3-10 €) Honey (from 3 € per 1 liter) Vinok (Flowered wreath) (from 5 €) Bulawa (wooden or metal ceremonial mace)(from 3 €) Pysanka
(coloured
and
decorated
Easter egg) (from 3 €) Petrykivka Painting (from 5 €) Salo (pork leaf lard) (from 3 € per 1 kilogram) Wicker baskets (from 5 €) Straw hat (from 7 €)
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