Ukraine - close, sunny and inexpensive - annually opens its arms to Russian tourists. The climate, which does not require special acclimatization, absence of a language barrier and visa formalities, beautiful and diverse nature, good excursion possibilities, versatile and very accessible treatment still provide tours to Ukraine indicative popularity. Do not forget about the low prices for beach holidays by the sea and in the sanatoriums of the Carpathian region.

In winter they go to Ukraine to be treated in Truskavets, Morshyn and Polyana, and to a lesser extent - skiing in the Carpathians. Russian tourists are attracted by affordable prices (however, now the country has started to appear and expensive high-level hotels of the world "chains"), the lack of a visa regime and convenient transport links. The number of rooms in Ukraine is quite wide and diverse: from sanatoriums and rest homes built in the Soviet times to private boarding houses and hotels from two to five "stars."

The capital city is Kiev.

Major Resorts:

• Ukrainian Carpathians: ski resorts Bukovel, Dragobrat, Slavske, Yaremche
• Medical resorts: Berdyansk, Morshin, Odessa, Polyana, Truskavets
• Excursion cities: Lviv, Kherson, Uzhhorod, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkov, Poltava, Zaporozhye.

For a full list see the city page and the resorts of Ukraine. More information on interesting places to visit in the country is told on the page of the sights of Ukraine.

Contents 1 How to get to Ukraine? 1.1 Search for air tickets to Ukraine 2 Entry rules 2.1 Car Hire in Ukraine with Best Price Guarantee 3 Customs of Ukraine 4 Useful phone numbers are 5 Money in Ukraine is 5.1 We also recommend

How to get to Ukraine?

Flight Moscow - Kiev - Moscow (about 2 hours) will cost from 180 to 240 USD. From Moscow and Central Russia it is more convenient and cheaper to travel by train. The cost of the ticket for the train Moscow - Kiev - Moscow 76-112 USD (coupe) or 62-70 USD (reserved seat). Travel time - 22-24 hours.

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Entry rules

For CIS citizens, entry to Ukraine is visa-free. For Russians, the documents granting the right to cross the Russian-Ukrainian border are a Russian passport of a new type or a passport. For children under 14 years - a birth certificate with an insert on Russian citizenship. Registration for CIS citizens canceled.

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Customs of Ukraine

It is allowed to verbally declare the imported amounts in any currency equivalent to 3000 USD .Mandatory instructions in the customs declaration require imported amounts from 3000 to 10 000 USD, permitting documents are not required .For the import of amounts from 10 000 to 50 000 USD (including payment documents in foreign currency and traveler's checks), documents on sources of origin of the currency (for residents) and an application for import of currency with an indication of the purpose of import are required..The importation of more than 50,000 USD is allowed only in a non-cash form or through payment documents in foreign currency, a special permit of the National Bank of Ukraine will also be required..

It is allowed to export cash outside Ukraine for the amount of up to 1000 USD, subject to an oral declaration of foreign currency. Subject to a written declaration, non-residents of Ukraine can take out the amount up to 5000 USD.

Personal jewelry is subject to mandatory declaration, it is not necessary to declare the presence of a camera or video camera, but it is desirable. The temporary importation of single copies of mobile phones allowed in the country (GSM 900 and GSM 1800 NMT) is allowed to Ukraine.

For the export of works of art, cultural and historical values, one must obtain permission in the department of the State Control Service for the movement of cultural property across the state border of Ukraine. With an insignificant cultural value of the object it is enough to have a check of the shop or art salon where the purchase was made.

A citizen of Russia can enter the territory of Ukraine on a vehicle on the basis of documents confirming ownership and the right to manage, or on a notarized power of attorney from the owner of the vehicle (the relationship of the principal is the next of kin: husband, wife, children or parents) br>.When you enter, the declaration for the vehicle is filled .Charges are collected: for environmental control - 1 USD, compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners (depending on vehicle type and length of stay): for 15 days - 0, 9 USD, for 1 month - 1, 3 USD .When leaving the territory of Ukraine, a toll fee of 10 to 25 USD is paid .

Duty-free it is possible to import up to two liters of strong alcohol and two liters of wine, up to 200 cigarettes or 200 g of tobacco, up to five liters of beer, food products - for no more than 50 EUR.

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Useful phone numbers are

Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow: Leontievsky per., 18; tel .: (495) 629-35-42; website

The Embassy of Russia in Kiev: Kiev, Vozduhoflotsky Ave, 27; tel .: (44) 244-09-61, 244-09-63, 244-09-67; website

Fire service: 01, police: 02, first aid: 03

Money in Ukraine is

It is better to go with US dollars, but Russian rubles can also be exchanged at any exchange office.

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