Upon the arrival to the airport, how can I get the taxi? Do taxi-drivers speak English?

It is better to organize the transfer in advance, otherwise taxi drivers in the airport will charge a foreigner sometimes 3-5 times more expensive than the usual price.

The cheapest taxis in Ukraine are so called “radio-taxis” which you can order on the phone, they have fixed tariffs  per one kilometer + the charge for the order itself.

What is the Ukrainian currency and how much I pay for it in USD or EUROS?

The name of the Ukrainian currency is “hryivna”.  1 USD = 8 UAH, 1 EURO = 11 UAH, 1 CAD = 7,4 UAH

The most popular currencies which you can find in any currency exchange office are USD and EUR. It is more difficult to find CAD and GBP, AUD can be exchanged only in the main departments of big banks.

How much will I pay for a meal in Kharkov?

Prices vary. If you are after a small lunch, it can cost you from 5 to 10 USD per person, you will pay from 10 to 20 USD per person for a dinner without alcoholic drinks. Also prices depend on the class of the place where you will eat.

Yes, it is possible. If you provide us with her phone number, home address and photos, we can check her identity for you.

 I would like to send flowers and some small gifts to my Ukrainian girl-friend, how can I do it?

What are the simplest phrases in Russian I can use to say hello to people or to thank them?

Dobroye utro – good morning

Dovrij den’ – Good day

Dobrij vyecher – good evening

Zdravstvujte, privet – hello, hi

Spasibo – thank you.

What are the emergency phone numbers for Ukraine?

 Police - 102, Ambulance - 103, Fire - 101, Gas leaks - 104