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In Ukraine official language is Ukrainian, but people speak two languages: Ukrainian and Russian. Most of the people do not know English, so before coming to Ukraine it is a good idea to learn some basic phrases that could help you communicate in the shops or other places.

It is also a good idea to take a book with simple Russian/Ukrainian phrases or an electronic dictionary. Some really good and reasonably-priced Russian electronic dictionaries -translators are available for on-line purchase at http://www.e-dictionaries.net lf you do not know Russian or Ukrainian, an electronic talking translator will be a real time and money saver for you.

For the first 2-3 days it is also recommended that you hire an interpreter as a guide and personal assistant. She or he will help you research the city and make your stay more comfortable. Useful sites for further information:

Government: Republic. Gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Head of State: President Viktor Yuschchenko since 2005. Head of Government: Prime Minister Yuri Yekhanurov Executive branch: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the President and approved by the Parliament. Legislative branch: unicameral Parliament of 450 seats. Under Ukraine's election law, half of the Parliament seats are allocated on a proportional basis to those parties that gain 4% or more of the national electoral vote; the other 225 members are elected by popular vote in single-mandate constituencies. All serve four-year terms.

State and public offices are opened from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a lunch hour from 1 p.m. as a rule.
The majority of stores are opened from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed only on Sunday A lunch hour is usually either from 1 to 2p.m. or from 2 to 3 p.m.
As for food stores, many of them work 24 hours 7 days a week, a few - from 8a.m. to 8 p.m. Usual work time for cafes and restaurants is from 10-12 a.m. until a last customer leaves. Most banks are closed to public from 1 to 2 p.m. and are closed on Saturday, Sunday.

There are 12 million ethnic Russians in Ukraine. 500.000 Jews and more than 250.000 Crimean Tatars. About 70% of adult Ukrainians have secondary or higher education.

1: Typhoid may occur in rural areas.

Food & drink: All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilized. Milk is pasteurized and dairy products are safe for consumption. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks: Widespread outbreaks of diphtheria have been reported in recent years. Tick-borne encephalitis occurs in forested areas. Visitors are advised to seek medical advice about immunization and precautionary measures. Good personal hygiene and care with water and food supplies are essential. Hepatitis A may occur and precautions should be taken. Travelers may wish to consider immunization against rabies. There have been cases of avian flu in the Crimean peninsula, but no human cases have been reported.

Health care: The health service does, in theory, provide free medical treatment for all citizens and travelers who become ill. However, as in most parts of the former Soviet Union, health care is a serious problem. For minor difficulties, visitors are advised to ask the management at their hotels for help. For major problems, visitors are well advised to seek help outside the country. The UK and Ukraine have a bilateral agreement on emergency medical treatment, so UK travelers should not need to pay an insurance levy on arrival. Travel insurance is strongly recommended however. It is advisable to take a supply of those medicines that are likely to be required (but check first that they may be legally imported) as medicines can prove difficult to obtain. Travelers are advised to contact their Embassy, in the first instance, for advice on medical services.
We recommend foreigners to use the following medical services while in Kiev:

American Medical Centre
Service offered: Ophtaimological, Medical Consulting, Female medical services, Anonymous examinations. Cosmetic services, Physical
Therapy, Manual Therapy, Dentistry, First Aid, other.
Working hours: Mon. Wed, Fri: 8am-6pm; Tue, Thu: 8am-8pm.
Foreign languages: English.
1 Berdichevskaya St.
Tel.: 490-7600

Cabot
Service offered: Cosmetic services, Dentistry.
Foreign languages: English.
Working hours: 9am-6pm.
5b Dimitrova St..
Tel.: (044) 227-44-34
We may provide you with insurance while staying on the territory of Ukraine (from several days to 2 months). The insurance includes accident risks and medical service.
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MEDICAL FACILITIES - Medical care in Ukraine is limited. The availability of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics has improved. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. Foreign medical insurance is not always valid for Ukraine. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including air evacuation coverage, has proved to be useful.

Ukraine has a literature dating back to Kyivan Rus' time. The most famous ancient manuscripts found are Slovo ? polku Ihorevom, first collection of laws (the Ruska Pravda) and many others. Most famous Ukrainian writers are Hryhory Skovoroda, Ivan Kotliarevsky's, Taras Shevchenko's, Ivan Franko, Lesia Ukrainka, Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky, IvanNechui-Levytsky, Pavlo Hrabovsky, Volodymyr Vynnychenko, Pavlo Tychyna, Ostap Vyshnia, Volodymyr Sosiura, Vasyi Stus, Oles Honchar, and Lina Kostenko

Folk music in Ukraine reflects traditions of the Kyivan Rus. There were many ritual songs. Historical songs and kobza-playing appeared as typical Ukrainian folk genres in the sixteenth century. The first Ukrainian opera, Zaporozhets za Dunayem by Semen Hulak-Artemovsky was written in 1863. Ukrainian classical music was dominated by Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) and in the twentieth century its traditions were further augmented by Levko Revutsky, Borys Liatoshynsky, Stanislav Liudkevich, Volodymyr Barvinsky, Kost Dankevych, and Hryhory Maiboroda.

Kyivan Rus adopted Christianity in 998, and it became the dominant religion in Ukraine. Now there are three major religious branches: the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate, 70%), Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Kyiv Patriarchate, 20%), and Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (9.8%).

NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES A small but growing number of foreign newspapers and magazines, such as the Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, Financial Times, Newsweek, Time, and The Economist are available in hotel lobbies for hard currency, usually the day after publication. Prices are high even by Western standards, and availability is unpredictable.

RADIO AND TELEVISION - Television and radio programming in Ukraine provides regular news broadcasts and basic information about Ukraine and international affairs in both Russian and Ukrainian. Children's programs and coverage of domestic and international sports events are usually good, but a knowledge of either Russian or Ukraine is also required. There are some programs in English broadcast by CNBC Superchannel in the mornings, but the programming is not always regular.

The Ukrainian system is SECAM DK with a 6.5 megahertz audio-video separation. You should have a multisystem TV to be able to review local programs as well as VCR's with MTSC, PAL, and SECAM DK capability. Multisystem television sets should be programmed to receive SECAM SK. Japanese and other foreign sets are on sale at a number of stores. The prices are high by Western standards.

Radio programs on 's stations begin early in the morning. Much of the programming is musical, mainly classical, folk and rock. A good shortwave radio is required to receive Voice of America, BBC World Service, and Radio Liberty.

and many other interesting commercial radio stations which definitely will match your taste.

Radio: BBC World Service (website: www.bbc.co.uk/woridservice) and Voice of America (website: http://www.voa.gov/) can be received. From time to time the frequencies change and the most up-to-date can be found online.

Aviso Online
The first Free Ads Paper in Ukraine, published in Kyiv, Odesa, Rivne, Cherkasy and Kherson. This site contains online form for placing personal ads.
Aviso is sold in all Ukrainian cities and towns. You may post any ads including those about dating (wedding related) in a private way.
You may also contact us as to the assistance in making and publishing your add concerning any topic you wish. The price of one ad – 5 $.
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Ukraine Today Weekly
Major weekly events: government and economy The site has online archive of issues of 1998-2001 yrs
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Popular Ukraine Television Channel: news, press releases, TV programs, future projects, forum.

Ukrainian Press
Catalogue of Ukrainian newspapers, journals, television, literature.