Kyiv Nice and Safe

Kyiv Safe & Nice

Global campaign aimed to improve the image of Ukrainian tourism destinations

initiated by:

Consortium Kyiv Tourism

Lviv Tourism Alliance

Please sign up to join this campaign as a partner

For more information how to support this campaign, please see at the bottom of this page

Your contact for questions regarding safe travel to Kyiv: Hotline of “Kyiv Tourism”: Ukrainian, Russian +38 067 935 43 07 Russian, English, French, German +38 050 929 37 41

Our main message is: Beside all turmoils in the Eastern parts of Ukraine: Kyiv is a safe destination Kyiv is a city of unique ancient cultural sites, a green city, a city for fun and pleasure Kyiv is very affordable city





Security News
06/07/2015
About 1,500 Ukrainian pro-government fighters and far-right supporters have marched through the centre of the capital on the 3rd of July 2015. Demostrators called on the government to end the Minsk ceasefire accord and declare war on pro-Russian rebels in the east. There weren’t any confrontations during the protests and police presence was low. The protesters gathered at the places where clashes between Maidan activists and security forces took place last year to pay tribute to the activists who died in those clashes. Protesters gathered near Dynamo Stadium set more than 20 tires alight in commemoration of the last year’s Maidan’s events.
19/05/2015
The mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko: Kyiv is a safe European destination for tourism and business. On the 14^th of May 2015 during the meeting with Turkish journalists and tour operators the mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko, has highlighted that the city of Kyiv is a safe place both for visiting and conducting business. “Due to the situation in the east of Ukraine, some tourists are afraid of travelling to Kyiv. Nevertheless, I would like to emphasize that Kyiv is a safe destination. We expect that tourist flows will increase in the nearest future and we kindly invite all Turkish tourists to Kyiv”, said Vitlaliy Klitschko. You can read the full article here.
30/04/2015
The forest fire that broke out in the exclusion zone around the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant on the 30th of April has been localized and fire had been brought under "full" control. State nuclear inspection officials told that the level of background radiation around the plant had not changed after the fire broke out. Kyiv radiation level matches the world average background radiation.
28/04/2015
Due to the May holidays, Kyiv may get a bit overcrowded these days. Please be aware of crowds and some lines in the central part of the city. The annual military parade devoted to the Victory Day (9^th of May) have been cancelled this year and all celebrations (devoted to the Victory Day) will take place near the museum of Great World War. In fact most of the commemorating events will be held on the 8^th of May. With reference to all abovementioned, Ukrainians authorities have agreed to increase security measures during May holidays to ensure the safety and peace in the capital of Ukraine. Please be advised, that all tourist attractions will be accessible on regular basis and no heavy traffic is predicted on these dates.


			Emergency numbers Police 102 Medical Assistance: - Medikom, Ukrainian Private Clinic, 24 hours phones: 503-0000 or 1555 - Boris, Ukrainian Private Medical Company, 24 hours phones: 238-0000 - Kyiv city ambulance and physician assistance, phone: 103 (no English) - Medical institutions at website of US embassy Other important contacts Foreign diplomatic missions

FAQ
Can I go to Kyiv now? There are no restrictions on travelling to Kyiv. Kyiv has 2 international airports with direct flights to over 30 European and other international destinations. The city is also connected by direct bus routes to many European cities.

How expensive is Kyiv? Since January 2014 the local currency Gryvna (UAH) has lost against the Euro more than 2/3 of its value and is now at 26 UAH for 1 Euro. Though prices have also gone up, for foreign tourist prices for accommodations, concerts, theatres, restaurants and bars are offered at almost half price compared with beginning of 2014 if calculated in Euro or US$.

How safe is Kyiv compared to other West-European cities?
- There are no military conflicts in or near Kyiv. The zones of fighting are more than 700 km away. - There are no political unrests in Kyiv. - There are no acts of terrorism in Kyiv. - Compared to Western cities the crime rate is not abnormal.

How safe do foreign visitors feel in Kyiv compared to other cities?

source: www.numbeo.com

source: www.numbeo.com



Travel advices of foreign embassies
Foreign Office UK "The situation in Kyiv and western cities is generally calm, although occasional non-violent public demonstrations continue in and around the Verkhovna Rada (parliament building) and elsewhere in the city." Quai d’Orsey Situation à Kiev "La situation est normale. Il convient de se tenir informé et d’éviter les attroupements éventuels." Auswärtiges Amt "In Kiew ist es nach den Unruhen im Februar 2014 zu einem Ende der Gewalt gekommen."

Campaign Partners

Odessa Association of Tour Operators & Agencies	Kyiv City Card	Lviv Convention Bureau	Albatros Travel

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