Vinnitsa

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Tour Information
Apartments
Women from Vinnitsa
City Information
Sightseeing
Useful Information
Shopping
Communication
Transportation
Holidays
Etiquette
Important telephone numbers
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TOUR INFORMATION

Special offer with tours to Vinnitsa Airport or train pickup and drop-off for free. You will be able to send an introductory letter with a photo to 25 ladies. Free Internet access in my agents office. Top

APARTMENTS

We do not as yet have apartments available for tours to Vinnitsa. You will be booked into a hotel in the center of Vinnitsa which will include breakfast. Top

CITY INFORMATION

The nearest international airport to Vinnitsa is Boryspil International Airport at http://www.airport-borispol.com.ua. The distance between Boryspol to Vinnitsa is 350km. We can propose you two ways to get from airport Boryspil to Vinnitsa. The most convenient and quick way to overcome it - is by taxi. It takes 3 hours. Our interpreter with a taxi meets you in the hall of airport and drops you directly to your accommodation in Vinnitsa. One more way to get Vinnitsa is by train (Ukrainian Railways at http://www.uz.gov.ua/index_eng.html. The railway station is located in the centre of Kiev, about 30km from airport. Prices for tickets are higher for foreigners, and the rate usually includes a per-ticket commission. The whole way to Vinnitsa from airport Boryspil takes about 4 hours. So there are two options and it is up to you to decide which one to use. Top

The Vinnitsa province vinnitsa tourist photo lies to the west of Kiev, about 250 km from Ukraine's capital. The city Vinnitsa is called a pearl of Podillya and it is really so. Situated on the legendary banks of the Southern Buh it impresses everybody by the organic link between town civilization and picturesque nature. For present about 380 000 people live in Vinnitsa. The city is over 600 years old. Its history has known its ups and downs. Modern Vinnitsa is an important industrial, economic and cultural center of Ukraine. The peculiarities of the city development, the outstanding historical events have found their reflection in its architecture. Respect and care of the past and the rebirth of the national traditions of the town have become very typical of late. They have proved conducive to the revival of the town's spiritual life. Today all the churches that were built in the past, namely: the Holy Virgin Maria Anhel'ska Temple, Sv'ato-Preobrzhensky Cathedral and others are open. Besides new churches of different religious confessions are being built now

vinnitsa one Vinnitsa is known by its talents and there are some sights are worth of visiting in Vinnitsa. The Estate Museum of M.I.Pyrogov 1810-1881) - the world-known surgeon, who invented narcosis, plaster cast and many other things. Every day many tourists from Ukrainian towns and villages and from abroad come to this estate- museum on excursions. They can look at the rooms where the professor wrote his scientific works, examined patients, rested, listened to music played by P. Tchaikovsky. You will surely get much pleasure walking in the park that surrounds the house. Near to the museum a Saint Mykolai Church is located. This Church is considered to be unique, because one of three world's mausoleums is located on its territory- the mausoleum of M.I.Pyrogov. There is one more place in our town which is known all over the world - The Hitler Headquarter. During the Great Patriotic War many soldiers and officers that were captured, were picked out and taken to Vinnitsa to build a huge underground structure for Hitler and his staff. Many thousands people were shot after the headquarters was built. All the entrances were concreted, mined and hidden. At the end of the World War 2 this place was heavily bombarded and till now nobody knows exactly what is inside of it.

vinnitsa ukraine We advise you to visit the Estate open-aired Museum of M.Kotsyubinsky. You will see the house where a famous Ukrainian literature was born and lived. You will be surprised how this picturesque village landscape saves its naturalness in a very bottom of the industrial city. The theatrical life of Vinnitsa is flourishing now. M.Sadovsky Ukrainian Drama theater, the Puppet theatre, the Regional Philarmonic Society are always opened to their spectators. Vinnitsa has recently been decorated not only with the monumental sculpture compositions, but also with small plin air sandstone sculptures. As time goes on more and more buildings of modern European design are being built. Visit this town and see how beautiful it is and what kind people live there! Top

USEFUL INFORMATION

Language
Ukrainian is the official language of Ukraine, but all citizens understand and speak Russian. It is not often you can meet people who can speak English. So it is an advantage if have an English - Russian phrase-book or learn some more frequently used phrases in Russian or Ukrainian.

Money
Hryvnya is the only legal tender of Ukraine. US dollars, Euros and German marks can be exchanged at exchange points in the airport and around Vinnitsa. However, large amounts of money should not be revealed when exchanging currency. Foreign currency bills should be crisp and appear to be in new or good condition. Rumpled, torn, written-on bills are generally not accepted. Changing money with private individuals should be avoided. ATM machines are widely available to withdraw local money with credit cards. A few western-style shops and some hotels accept major credit cards. However, do not rely solely on credit cards or travellers checks. Cash is preferred.

Electricity in Ukraine
Electricity in Ukraine is 220volts, 50 Hz AC. You will need a European plug adapter (with round pins) plug into electric sockets. Adapter kits can be purchased at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and luggage stores. American electrical appliances will also require a "step-down" converter, that "steps" the electricity down from 220v to 110v.

Time
The time in Ukraine is set two hours ahead of the Greenwich meantime GMT. To save electric power, it is altered twice a year. The watches are set one hour forward in the last week of March and one hour backward in the last week of October. For exact time information, dial 052 within Ukraine. Top

Shopping

Stores:
State-owned and private stores in Vinnitsa are generally divided into grocery stores, department stores and supermarkets which offer a variety of domestic and imported products. Stores are open on Saturdays until 18:00 and are closed only on Sundays. The majority of stores have a lunch hour, during which stores are closed. This is usually from 13:00-14:00 or from 14:00-15:00.

Markets
The bustling farmer market (Bazaar) is the best place to buy fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, and flowers. Remember that the metric system is used in Ukraine. Top

Communication

Post offices:
Post offices are located all around Vinnitsa. The Central Post Office is at Sobornaya street. Stamps and post cards may be purchased, fax machines and Internet may be used, and international phone calls can be made.

Phones:
For calls within Vinnitsa, public telephones are located throughout the city and require phone cards. These cards may also be purchased at every post office. Long distance phone services in Ukraine are operated by Utel (Ukrainian Telecommunications).
The rate for calls to Europe are about €0.60-1.50 per minute. Calls to the United States are about €2.50 per minute. Top

Transport

Taxis:
Taxis can be ordered by dialing 001, 055, 000.
However, private cars and taxis swarm the city streets, so getting a ride is not a problem. To hail a car, simply put out your hand to flag down a ride, and a car will stop. Private cars (locals who have cars and on occasion act as a taxi) cost significantly less than taxis. Prices of Taxi services are fluctuating from €0,56-3, depends on distance. Be wary of getting into a private car with more than one person already inside.

Trolleys, Trams and Buses:
These tend to be crammed tight with people but provide a good and cheap way to travel around the city. You can purchase tickets at a price of 40 kopecks from a controller on the trolley or bus. If you do not punch your ticket and are caught, you will be charged a 10 Hryvnia fine. In addition, there are private minibus companies that serve practically the same routes and will offer you a faster and a more comfortable ride. The price per ride varies from 60 kopecks to 1 hryvnia.

Driving:
Most international driving rules apply in Vinnitsa. However, many locals do not obey the traffic laws. Officially, speed limits are 60 kph/37 mph in cities, 90 kph/56 mph in un-populated areas, and 120 kph/72 mph on highways. One should observe lane designations carefully, for it may be necessary to turn right and make a U-turn in order to turn left. Street names are often hard to find when driving, since they are posted on the buildings and spelled in Cyrillic. It may be helpful to translate a map into English before getting out on the road.

Parking in Vinnitsa:
To insure the safety of one’s car, parking should be in designated areas only. State-owned parking lots are located all over the city and have varying prices (depending on the location of the lot). Top

Holidays

Holidays are often celebrated for several days, depending on when the holiday falls. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, then Friday and Saturday may also be holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then Monday is considered a holiday as well.

January 1	New Year’s Day
January 7	Orthodox Christmas Day
March 8	Women’s Day
Easter	Celebrated on a Sunday and Monday in the spring, according to the calendar; after Passover.
May 1, 2	Labour Days
May 9	Victory Day
June 7	Trinity Day
June 28	Constitution Day
August 24	Ukrainian Independence Day

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Etiquette

There are a few simple rules of etiquette that should be followed when visiting Ukraine.

If invited to a family home, it is traditional to bring a gift. A bottle of wine, a cake, or a bouquet of flowers are customary. If there is a child in the house, it is appropriate to bring a gift for them as well.
If planning on giving flowers as a gift, make sure that the number of flowers in a bouquet is uneven (an even number of flowers is considered bad luck).
Do not shake hands across the threshold of a door. It is considered bad luck to do so.
When eating dinner at someone’s home, casual dress is accepted. Also, be prepared to give a toast at dinner, as guests are often asked to do so.
When eating dinner at someone’s home, casual dress is accepted. Also, be prepared to give a toast at dinner, as guests are often asked to do so.
Be prepared to accept all food and drink offered to you when visiting friends. Ukrainians are known for their generosity when it comes to feeding others. Refusing food may be considered rude.
Be prepared to take off your shoes upon entering a home. To keep apartments clean, most hosts will provide their guests a pair of slippers.
Be careful when complimenting a host’s belongings because they may offer it to you.
If wearing gloves, take them off before shaking hands with someone.
When using public transportation, seats should be given up to accommodate the elderly, mothers with children, and the handicapped.
Offer to share snacks and cigarettes with those people around you.
At the entrance of an upscale restaurant, expect that your coat, briefcase, or baggage will be checked.
Be sure to have business cards printed in Ukrainian on one side, and in English on the other.
For business, dress should be conservative. Men should not take off their jackets unless asked to do so.
In Orthodox and Greek-Catholic churches, women wear scarves or hats, and men take off their hats.
It is considered a very rude gesture to place one’s thumb between your first and second fingers. Refrain from doing so.

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Important Telephone Numbers

USA Embassy in Ukraine - +380 44-490-4000
Railway station (information service) - (+380 432) 27 16 31
Bus terminal (information service) - (+380 432) 35 12 69, 005
Boryspil airport (information) - (380 44) 296-7243
Taxi service - 000, 001, 055
Police - 02 Top

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