Alain
@karayuschij
French expat in Ukraine
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55
Contacts
9
About me
French
Lives in Kiev
Speaks Fran莽ais, Italiano, English, Немного по-русский
Registration: 23 March 2009
Just for fun: Food culture in Ukraine
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Tap water in Ukraine by Amateurtraveller
Hello! I've been thinking about going on vacation to Kiev, Ukraine. But after having read some stories about tourists falling ill whilst abroad in Ukraine, I'm a bit reluctant. I read somewhere that the tap water in Ukraine isn't safe ...
You can find public fountains with very good water in many places鈥� and it is free Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know Ukraine?
1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Ukraine? Washington DC 2. What currency is used in Ukraine? US $ 3. List the national symbols of Ukraine. I prefer not 4. What are the official languages or the ones used the most on a ... Read More
Bank loans in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Ukraine? What are the types of bank loans available ...
Forget anything having to do with banks in Ukraine! Read More
Receiving money FROM Ukraine to Uk by orgbox
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has found a solution to the problem below... We receive relatively small amounts from a rental property, and would like this to be available for us in the UK. The tenant does not have a bank account, and deals only in ...
It is exactly as you tell鈥� Ukraine wants to take other's money from outside鈥� And want to keep own money inside鈥� Read More
Retiring in Ukraine
1) Nice beaches of white sand鈥� 2) Summer 8 months a year鈥� 3) Happy and smiling people鈥� 4) Delicious food鈥� Read More
Do you speak Ukrainian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking fluently Ukrainian is essential for a successful integration in Ukraine. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Ukrainian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
"It is widely agreed that speaking Ukrainian is essential for a successful integration in Ukraine" "Widely agreed" by who? By a fist of Ukrainian nationalists? The fact is that the propaganda, supported by the mainstream ... Read More
Fined, expelled, banned for 3 years. Overstaying isn't recommended by GreyKyiv
Those who overstayed in Ukraine and wonder what to do now and what to expect on the border must find this post of their interest. No rumors, no silly advice, just pure law. A warning or UAH 510 to UAH 850 fine is imposed on a foreigner overstayed ...
I don't understand what can be the problem about counting days. Just count 1, 2, 3 鈥︹�� 180 (including the first and the last in your count) Read More
Ideal salary in Kyiv by Ximmmm
Hi! My name is Xim, and I'm planning to work in Ukraine to improve my speaking skill a bit since I know Ukrainian and Russian already. I just had my online interview a few days ago, and the HR asked me how much money I want to make per month. I ...
Times are hard in Ukraine, don't expect to get more than 12 000 or 15 000 uah鈥� (maybe less) Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
I don't know how the situation is now. I don't know if the laws/rules have change (in Ukraine they change every 3 months :D) So it is difficult for me to help you. I had not to leave Ukraine to get the permanent residence, but: - I was (am) married ... Read More
Photographing models by Tradewinds100
I am an amateur photographer and recently I have become interested in photographing models (as there are so many beautiful women in Ukraine) and so to that end I have bought studio lightning equipment etc. My photography is purely a hobby I would ...
Unfortunately here I have only an english version. You can get it here: http://db.tt/YhIjpUEE I have put a pdf And a file with all the text, so it could be easier to (give to) translate (My advise is to translate it in russian and not in ... Read More
Photographing models by Tradewinds100
I am an amateur photographer and recently I have become interested in photographing models (as there are so many beautiful women in Ukraine) and so to that end I have bought studio lightning equipment etc. My photography is purely a hobby I would ...
Always (always, always聟) ask to any model (even "friends") to sign you a model release. Even if your intent is not for a commercial use If you want I can provide you mine, you will just have to print it and then put the names and signatures. Read More
Jobs in Kiev by drakejon
Is there a good site that you know that employers go to post for a job? I am in America looking to move to Ukraine. Thanks for your help.
The best way to find job in Ukraine is not through Job sites, but using the recruitment agencies. (I have personally had chance with Venbest some years ago) Here is a list of some in Kiev: Action Data Group Simferopolskaya 21 370 2282 A.C.A. ... Read More
Advice PLEASE by TheSARGE
I am currently talking to a woman in Ukraine and she is telling me that she wants to come visit me. I KNOW I KNOW what your going to say. I have heard it and aware of it, however she emailed me and told me that a Travel package for her to come here ...
Altiva, He uses a nick name and made a citation where there are absolutely no names that can allow to recognize somebody. In fact it is very generic and could be a letter written by any scammer. And why should he wrote his own message, explain ... Read More
Advice PLEASE by TheSARGE
I am currently talking to a woman in Ukraine and she is telling me that she wants to come visit me. I KNOW I KNOW what your going to say. I have heard it and aware of it, however she emailed me and told me that a Travel package for her to come here ...
^ Mila, in this letter there is nothing really personal聟 So聟 It just looks like the typical letter from a scammer聟 And not so cleaver scammer聟 300$ ?? lol A good scammer should have asked at least 1000$ and it will still have been under a ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
^ Yes, I think that unfortunately you are probably right. I really hope that this world will change in better, and that it will change in better at first for those that need it more. Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
In fact the last time I complained so vociferously about the way I was treated when I refused to pay, that the police chief offered to pay melol It is typical. The OVIR situation was presented to me in a pay and get it in a week or less, (in fact ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
I then paid 4000hrn to the boss of the Ovir office whils we had a drink in the cafe next door, and had my residence card inside a week.There are 6 or 7 years that I live in Ukraine, and I never paid no bribe to nobody聟 To be corrupted you need to ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
I then paid 4000hrn to the boss of the Ovir office whils we had a drink in the cafe next door, and had my residence card inside a week.There are 6 or 7 years that I live in Ukraine, and I never paid no bribe to nobody聟 To be corrupted you need to ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
I had this problem because the stamp was put on a passport still valid 1 year. So, I get a new passport, I went in OVIR and they put the stamp on the new passport. No big problem, just needed some 5 weeks more to get it. Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Hello, After reading your conversation about permanent residence i am afraid people can get puzzled:)).Well let me tell you how i got the permanent residence in Ukraine very easily in 2009. Well after marriage i had to wait 2 years but in ... Read More
Advice PLEASE by TheSARGE
I am currently talking to a woman in Ukraine and she is telling me that she wants to come visit me. I KNOW I KNOW what your going to say. I have heard it and aware of it, however she emailed me and told me that a Travel package for her to come here ...
Propose her to buy the package herself, and to give her back the money when she comes to you聟 If, as she says , she works in a travel agency, I am sure that she can get 1000 $ 聲聲聲聲聲聲聲聲 And I completely agree with 8monthsinukraine's advice: go to ... Read More
sublet any1? for 24 days, ideally
I am in Obolon and I run (almost) every morning close to the river. I think that there is no better place for this. Read More
Hello - In Kiev 3 Months from 1 April 2012 by pavster
Hi I'm in Kiev for 3 months from 1 Aril 2012 to study Russian - looking to meet new people and practice my Russian (in exchange for English if you wish). I was born and raised in London. Am very excited about the change in scenery. Looking forward ...
Yes, sure, now I will call her :p Read More
Expats from all round the world who live in Kiev !!! by Sunny Tatyana
Hi guys, I am looking for expats that are located in Kiev at the moment. I am Ukrainian, who used to live in the Netherlands more then 6 years. Since I moved back only few weeks ago, I would love to keep it fresh and continue my experience with ...
Hi Tatyana, I am in Kiev :) Read More
New guy here by pjsmustang
I currently live in Las Vegas, NV. and due to the poor economy here, I was thinking of moving to the Ukraine. I can get there by joining the Peace Corps and after 2 years hopefully find a job and stay there. So I'm looking for some tips and advice. ...
If USA is a poor country (lol) I don't know how to qualify Ukraine聟聟聟 I agree with oleggy and simbaregained: stay home! Read More
Ukraine's minority issues by elina810
Hello, I'm writing an exhaustive study on Ukraine's minorities and I'm really hoping that someone could help me get a clearer picture of Ukraine's minority issues concerning mainly russian minority. The main question is: - How is the cognitive ...
It seems that the recent events want to give me reason聟聟 kyivpost.com/news/russia/detail/104025/ Read More
Ukraine's minority issues by elina810
Hello, I'm writing an exhaustive study on Ukraine's minorities and I'm really hoping that someone could help me get a clearer picture of Ukraine's minority issues concerning mainly russian minority. The main question is: - How is the cognitive ...
Hello elina810 There are no problem in Ukraine between (most of) Ukrainian and Russian, as a lot of "Ukrainians" are from russian origin (and vice versa). There is a part of Ukrainian nationalists, most of them from the west part of the country ... Read More
How to start an employment agency in Ukraine?
No chance to begin such an activity (like most of other) in Ukraine if your are not ukrainian citizen, or ukrainian permanent resident聟 Read More
average salary by j.serena55
Hi there i have a question how much is average salary for a teacher in ukraine?
In 2009 it was 669 hryvnia/month It is surely not a lot of more in 2011聟 :( Most of the statistics that say that it is more are not statistics about Ukraine, but about Kiev where average salary is $ 250 - 300. Read More
looking for a friends ;)
Hello Tanya, Welcome in Kyiv. You will see, it is a nice city and you can find some good people! Read More