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Travel to Ukraine 2025 by martinodesa
Hi all.Sorry for such a long absence , but I have had problems with travel, and supplying a large generator to our area gave me so , so many issues. If anybody is thinking to travel to Ukraine , travel via Lvov. The BFA there are very good and all ...
@martinodesaBe safe.Ruskiis target the Odesa region. Read More
Spiritualists in Kiev, Ukraine, by AstralTraveler28
I am visiting Kiev, Ukraine next summer and wondering how I can meet people who are interested in vegetarianism, energy work and meditation. I am an American of Puerto Rican ancestry. I have dark skin and I am hoping not to be discriminated upon for ...
This depends upon how you present yourself to the people. Your original post seemed closed to their faith, but this last post seemed more open to them. You need to determine your level of prejudice. Wayne Read More
Business in Ukraine by GreyKyiv
Hi. Often expats plan openning their own private business in Ukraine. It is reasonable as it is not that easy to find a job for a person who does not speak a local language. So in case a business idea is not a supper know-how, I suggest expats to ...
If you are still trying to import, I can put you in contact with a buyer for 7 kilometers shopping area in Odessa. Wayne Read More
Export of Ukrainian honey by GreyKyiv
I remember someone here wanted to export honey from Ukraine. Here are interesting numbers according to the state tax service: Ukraine exported in January - October of 2015 honey with the total cost of USD 60 mln, including USD 8.4 mln solely in ...
Keith841, 85 hives? I have friends who can take you to several hundred here in the US. Wayne Read More
In Kiev end of May - looking forward to meet new people
You wil make friends in Kiev. People are friendly to me, and very helpful. Just be aware - Ukraine has been at war for over a year. So, people are nervous and slightly scared. Just be nice, enjoy yourself. And have fun. Wayne Luvsiesous Read More
Healthcare in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ukraine ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ukraine? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
My experience was down and dirty. Don't expect as many air-conditioned pretty offices as you would in the US. I paid extra, because I was an ex-pat. Everyone was courteous and professional. Then I came home to the US - my Government ... Read More
proof reader required by nollage
Dear Fellow Workers/Expats I am a native speaker working in Kiev now for almost two years. I love Kiev and I am hoping to stay for a couple of years. I have just started on a masters and what I am looking for is someone who can help me ...
If you need help, let me know. Wayne Read More
Ukraine visa help by Adeel bhatti
Any pakistani in Ukraine ? I need little bit help So plz reply me That's my email address (adeelg90@gmail.com)
What Russians? Where? Did the Russians take Alaska? Again? Wayne Read More
cost of living by sharonromano
hi everyone, we need your help to make a de3sion wheather or not to live in ukraine. we need to know about the cost of living, transportation, wheather we can buy land, since my husband and i garden. ...
Keith I hope you have most of her paperwork started. Not sure if you can get her paperwork from scratch in less than 2 months. Maybe if she flies to Mexico/Canada and not to US? Wayne Read More
cost of living by sharonromano
hi everyone, we need your help to make a de3sion wheather or not to live in ukraine. we need to know about the cost of living, transportation, wheather we can buy land, since my husband and i garden. ...
Keith, I spend less than that myself with an apartment and office. But, my friend came over and spent about 4.5k in a month. For two people, I gotta count 2 tickets. In the summer, $2,500. Hotels, taxis, translator, tour guide, not watching the ... Read More
Ukraine visa help by Adeel bhatti
Any pakistani in Ukraine ? I need little bit help So plz reply me That's my email address (adeelg90@gmail.com)
Adeel, Your notes read like you met a beautiful Ukrainian on the internet in Ukraine. Now you want to become a Ukrainian .... Well. If you have never met her, she is not your girlfriend. The Ukrainian women KNOW that there is one chance in a ... Read More
Ukraine visa help by Adeel bhatti
Any pakistani in Ukraine ? I need little bit help So plz reply me That's my email address (adeelg90@gmail.com)
Daniel, Another criminal bribing people to get to the head of the line? Don't you know only foreign service offices can bribe? Okay, it happens everywhere. In the US, it is 'attitude.' I do not want to help you because of ____ ... Read More
Dnepropetrovsk by john5788
Hi, New on here. Anyone live in, around, or occasionally pass through Dnepropetrovsk? John
John, You never said what you wanted to know? Wayne Read More
cost of living by sharonromano
hi everyone, we need your help to make a de3sion wheather or not to live in ukraine. we need to know about the cost of living, transportation, wheather we can buy land, since my husband and i garden. ...
Sharon, As an update, I emailed you also. Get on the plane and go. If money is a problem now, then retirement will not make it easier - US Govt can require you to fill out paperwork in person. So, a flight back from Ukraine to do that could ... 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 believe the office is OVIR, as posted above. 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.
If you are there on a business visa, you have already accomplished most of what is required. Business visas are very rare in Ukraine. So, I wonder if you are just there as a tourist and doing business? Either way, you must go through the normal ... Read More
Salary range in IT Network/System job
That entirely depends upon your experience. Ukrainian computer engineers are engineers. You can get a job without a degree, but it is difficult. The competition is fierce. Wayne Read More
I would like to marry and move to Ukraine
In the middle of a war, you need to tell a little more than this. Do you have 'wealth?' If you do not, east of Lviv would be iffy for you right now. I live in Odessa, I feel no problems as I travel, but I am a wild-eyed Texan. My other ... Read More
Hello everyone! I will be happy to make new friends! by irynalight
My name is Irena and I am from Kiev! I like travelling, dancing, music.
I will be back in Kiev this summer. I live in Odessa. Wayne Read More
cost of living by sharonromano
hi everyone, we need your help to make a de3sion wheather or not to live in ukraine. we need to know about the cost of living, transportation, wheather we can buy land, since my husband and i garden. ...
Sharon, Ukrainian is easier than Russian in some ways, but still difficult - start now. Buying land - use a lawyer. For a simple garden plot, you can buy a house and garden there. But get a lawyer you can trust. Wayne Read More
So exactly how do I go about moving to Crimea nowadays? by Moloch
I've tried to gain information about this subject but I come up clueless. If we could simply ignore the political ramifications here and focus on the actual reality... What steps would you take? How are visa rules (for a member of the European ...
SPDMON How are you doing? I tired to email you, but I did not see the function. I thought you were based in Odessa, or at least I flew out of Odessa with you last year. Be safe, I am headed back soon. Wayne Read More
So exactly how do I go about moving to Crimea nowadays? by Moloch
I've tried to gain information about this subject but I come up clueless. If we could simply ignore the political ramifications here and focus on the actual reality... What steps would you take? How are visa rules (for a member of the European ...
So, now I see your real question. No one was cynical, you asked ex-pats to tell you what is on the ground and they told you. Purchasing real estate while the Russians are shooting over your head would not be as valuable as going to Libya, or ... Read More
Dnepropetrovsk by john5788
Hi, New on here. Anyone live in, around, or occasionally pass through Dnepropetrovsk? John
I do. What do you want to know? 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.
The business. Based out of Odessa, Ukraine. Limited liability partnership. Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Russian is my tenth to study formally. And it is kicking my !@#$. :) Mandarin is one I will never study. I would hate to mispronounce "Ma" and call my mom a horse. Ahhh .... Ah so, deska. Hablas espa帽ol y japones? Muy interesante. Menya ... Read More
accomadation by anton100
will travel to ukraine next month and need inexpensive accomidation for2 weeks any ideas willbe appreciated...
This is where I stayed in Kiev in January: arendakiev.com/en/apartment_1/819.html I have used them several times. You can google for similar companies in Kharkov. Their prices should be a little lower than Kiev. If not I would suggest searching ... 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.
You guys make things so difficult. Talk to lawyers. Go on the internet. What does OVIR tell your girlfriend. Etc. Invest 200,000 euro in my company, and I will get you permanent status in Ukraine. Legal. Simple. Quick. Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Spdmon, Russian and Ukrainian? Which intelligence service did you work for? :) OK, more seriously. Russian is killing me. I am starting to get past the 'exceptions,' so I can learn the rules. I keep telling myself, "I will start on Ukrainian ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Spdmon I'll need your advice as I go to buy a flat. All of my 'American' friends think I should pay 80k and up .... :D wayne Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Keith, Are you from Coeur d' Alene? Or, did you move there? wayne Read More
Online MTS Ukraine recharge by The Egyptian
Hello My wife is in Ukraine now, and I am in the UAE. She's in a rural village and is running out of balance and I need to recharge for her online. Tried http://www.mts.com.ua/eng/main.php but the credit card transaction always fails. I think ...
She has to go to a store. And I have not seen stores which did not have cards to recharge phones .... Call her on her home phone. If she is rural, she has a phone line. Even my apartment has a hard line phone line, I just do not have it ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
I need to add. There are Ukrainian prices and foreigner prices - tourist prices. If you are willing to pay $2,000 a month in Kiev, or Odessa, you can find an apartment in one day. If you are going on the economy, you need to learn their system. ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
OK. My Apartment is $450 a month, outside of Odessa. Western style apartment, 2 room, one bedroom. I have seen good apartments in Kiev for under $800, but you have to be in country to really learn anything about real estate in Ukraine. Lviv was ... Read More
Online MTS Ukraine recharge by The Egyptian
Hello My wife is in Ukraine now, and I am in the UAE. She's in a rural village and is running out of balance and I need to recharge for her online. Tried http://www.mts.com.ua/eng/main.php but the credit card transaction always fails. I think ...
You will need to send a bank to bank wire. It will cost you money. But, if your cards are being refused that is about all you can do for now. Then open an account with a bank that has offices in both countries. UAE and Ukraine. Then she can ... Read More
If anybody need, i can share information about Odessa. by vitalium
Pls, ask . I try to answer . I live in Odessa for 11 years.
Vitalium, Would you tell me more about Ukraine and Odessa? I think I will be there in the next 8 weeks. What is there to do? Museums, opera, symphony? Shopping will be interesting. And I will be studying Russian while I am ... Read More
My son is British, can I live in Britain too?
I think you can. But, I do not know the laws very well there. But, I have friends who have brought their wives there, and then they brought their wives children and parents there. So, I think it is doable. Read More
property managers in the south of Ukraine by M1A1
Does any body know of property managers that speak English who can help find a flat in the south part of the Ukraine, and up fron costs? Thanks, David
Get a hold of Igor. You can get a hold of through his website: odessaguide.net . He is not a "property manager." But, he can help with anything you need from language classes to apartments to transportation. Wayne Read More
Spain-USA-Russia
Andresita, Here is a map: http://www.wikimapia.org/4235498/School-110-in-honor-of-Miguel-Hern%C3%A1ndez-with-the-intensive-study-in-Spanish I am not the best at Russian Visas. But, I understand that once you have an "invitation" the rest is ... Read More
Learning Spanish by Lamido
Hi, I live in mauritius and I'm a Mauritian. I've just came accross this blog as I want to learn the spanish language and I wanted to talk and make friends who uses currently the spanish language. I think that most of you are busy but if later on ...
I am learning Russian. But, I am willing to converse, or teach Spanish. It is my second language, and my level of Spanish is pretty decent, so I can actually help you more with nuances better than the average native speaker. So, what is it you ... Read More
looking for a friends ;)
Tanya, I should be over in 2 months. Keep the coffee hot and the beer cold. ;) Wayne Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hello, I am looking to live in Ukraine. I notice last years cost of living. Can anyone give me an update on current cost of living? Kiev? Karkov? Sumy? Poltava? How is the inflation rate? Thanks Wayne Read More