Ukraine Money

It is not advisable to carry large sums of money with you, when entering Ukraine. Traveller checks are easy to change in most banks. Only Visa & MasterCard are generally accepted as credit cards. Be sure to have undamaged banknotes, otherwise exchange points will refuse your order.. In stores and restaurants you can only pay in the local currency. On the markets it is sometimes possible to pay with US-Dollars.

Almost all international flights to Kyiv arrive to Boryspil. International Airport is located 30 kilometres from the city centre. The other city's  main airport Zhuliany-Kyiv, located 7 kilometres from the center, handles domestic flights. The most convenient way to get to central Kyiv from Boryspil airport is by taxi. Taking into account the fact that taxi drivers do not usually speak English, you should have your destination written on a piece of paper in Russian or Ukrainian.
There are also shuttle buses connecting Boryspil airport to central Kyiv.

Ukraine Etiquette

When visiting Ukraine, there are some 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 a bouquet of flowers is customary. If there is a child in the house, it is appropriate to provide him/her with a small gift as well.
• If you bring flowers, make sure it is an uneven number of flowers. It is considered bad luck.
• 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 someone's home, casual dress is accepted.
• Be ready to give toasts at dinner, for guests are often asked to do so.
• Offer to share your snacks and cigarettes with those around you. Ukrainians are known for their generosity when it comes to feeding others. Turning down food may be considered rude. For business, dress should be conservative.
• Men should not take off their jackets unless asked. In Orthodox churches women wear scarves or hats, and men take off their hats

Ukraine Dating tips.

Bring flowers. Flowers play a much more important role in Ukraine than they do in the West. A single rose is appropriate for the first date. If you meet your lady's family, be sure to bring flowers to her mother. Always buy an odd number of flowers--even numbers are considered bad luck. Also, never buy yellow roses (can signal a decrease in feelings or the end of a relationship).

Dress your best. Ukrainian citizens do not share the altruistic "looks aren't important" mentality that has spread through the West. First impressions are very important to them. You will notice that in the street, people will look first at your clothes, then at your face.
Don't try to shake hands. Women in Ukraine do not consider it feminine to shake hands when they meet. Also, in  winter, make sure you take off your right glove before you shake hands with a man. To fail to do so is considered rude.

Offer your lady your arm. Usually, men and women do not hold hands in Ukraine when they walk together. Instead, the woman takes the man's arm. Be sure you always offer your arm to your lady when you cross the street. Help your lady onto/off of vehicles. Many Westerners are not accustomed to using public transportation systems and forget this courtesy. When the two of you get onto or off of buses, trams, taxis, etc., always extend your hand to help your lady.

Always do the pouring. When at dinner or at a bar, always make sure that your lady's glass is full. The man always does the pouring. This is an old custom but very deeply ingrained. If you forget to do this, she may think you have no table manners.

Don't drink much alcohol. One of the main reasons Ukrainian ladies are interested in Western men is that alcoholism runs as much as 50% among males in this part of the world, which causes them to be less than desirable husbands. Therefore, when it comes to drinking, you should always show moderation and self-control.

Take off your shoes in her house. To avoid bringing dirt into their homes, Ukrainian citizens almost never wear their shoes inside. Instead, they wear slippers. They usually have an extra pair or two for guests near the front door. If they don't, simply take off your shoes and remain in your stocking feet (Note: because of this custom, you might want to pay careful attention to the socks you choose to wear!).

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