5 Things To Know Before You Go To UKRAINE / People, Culture, Food, Tourism
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Travelling in Ukraine is such an amazing experience so today I wanted to give you some insider tips for some things to expect if you haven't been there before. I was born in Ukraine and go back every couple of years to see my family so I love seeing how the culture and country evolves over time. Ukraine is quite different from Western Europe so these were the 5 tips that I think most people might not expect when going there. I hope they will be helpful to you and let me know what kind of travel videos you guys would like me to do next!
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hope and pray that these places will still exist after the war!🙏
We'll rebuild and even improve it :)
We just need to stop the invaders and save as many lives as possible.
@@OlegPasko amen❗️
@@OlegPasko I don't want my taxpayer money spent on a cruel, sex-pervert President Zelensky! Ukraine is the most corrupt country in the World. Deal with that Einstein!
That's 100% true! Especially coming really hungry. Ukrainians are very friendly and welcoming people.
@@Lobo_Loco1 stop if you hate ukraine just forget about that country
But I heard that Ukrainian women are very serious
no
TJ Wolf My heart is broken.
I’m Ukrainian and I am opposite of what you just said. By the way Central europe us way more racist then Eastern Europe where I’m from.
Michael Bennett actually do even more then Czechs for example
I’m Swedish ,and coming to Kiev for the first time... in winter... was still love at first sight. I am soo looking foreword to going back and travelling round a bit. Only met kind people, even had spontaneous guides in museums who would NOT accept payment eve though I REALLY tried hard! Food is beyond awesome Fantastic!! Thanks for great videos👌🌞❣️
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Kyiv*
@@nan9180 that is how we speak it in Swedish, but you are right of course👍
i'm so glad you enjoyed it!
What you said about being fed extremely well by Ukrainians is sooo true, my mother is Ukrainian and growing up I was always stuffed with great food every day. Shout out from Ottawa Ontario
at Harvard, we were told that after the war of 1941-1945 ,Ukrainians who fought on the side of Hitler, all emigrated to Canada
Agreed. Ukrainian AND ALSO from Saskatchewan and the food is so good...
My ancestry is Ukrainian Cossack. I went with my uncle in 2003 to research our family history. There were many things that surprised me having grown up American but being a very conservative person myself I found the culture very refreshing and have considered moving there myself many times. The only reason I haven't is because of my career as a gunsmith which would require me to pursue a different career as guns are highly regulated there. The people seemed a bit colder and more distant at first but after a few conversations it became very clear that the friends I did make would be loyal lifetime friends. Also it seems like once you have been befriended by Ukrainian people you are more like family than merely friends. They will also want to introduce you to all of their other friends through many different social gatherings. If you spend more than a week in rural Ukraine you will have many friends and almost daily invitations for anything from fishing to shopping to dinner to having drinks with the guys.
Interesting video. I have visited Ukraine five times now and have found the ability to speak English - or not - is about the same as mainland Europe! I am widely travelled and have lived in Germany for a few years and speak German. I have now some friends in Lviv. I find that in both Kiev and Lviv, English is spoken, often by young people eager to improve their skills. For me, I am learning some Ukrainian phrases. For the most part, Ukrainian is the dominant language west of a Kiev but in a Kiev and places east (Kherson, Kharkiv, etc), Russian is more dominant. I do speak a little Russian. The biggest surprise for me was how advanced Ukraine actually is! Good transport connections by air (I fly from a London to Boryspil in Kiev and UIA has flights all over Ukraine!) and trains are good - and bootable online too! And there is WiFi everywhere so smartphone translators can easily be used to communicate. I find the country very cheap, pleasant people and a lovely destination. For me, only 3 hours from London by air. Thoroughly recommend a trip there! And I have some friends in North America too who also have an accent as lovely as yours! Thank you for the video. Regards from the UK
Aw that's wonderful to hear! Glad it was such a positive experience for you!
Lee,James Smith from the USA.I plan on going to Lviv for 2-3 months.Any recommendations on apartment or some place not to expensive? Thnks
KyivNotKiev;) Danke und Wilkomen noch mal;)
@@babybullsmith001 If you plan to travel alone try booking.com, if not ask your friends in L'viv. Welcome!
High regard to you.Thanks
My Ukraine 🇺🇦 people! Thank you for posting, I would love to visit in the future! I’m Ukrainian ;)
Hi I want to visit Ukraine
@@baljindersinghsandhu2318 Your not allowed in Ukraine
I want to visit too can we meet over there
I want to visit too can we meet
Just found out that I'm Ukrainian. My surname is Antonchak. Greetings to all Ukrainians around the world!
Greeting bro welcome to the slavic nation
Mike Dixon Hello then!
Ukrainian father and proud of it Irish Mother.....Regina. Savchuk. Grandma was Tatiana Savchuk. I hope to visit someday
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
🙂✌
I just found out through DNA that I’m 1/3 Ukrainian ☺️ so I’m fascinated to find out more about the country, it’s culture and history ☺️
Where are you from ?
thanks for such a well articulated video
Thank you for sharing these points. Great content 👍
Yes, True. Great work, and keep it up!
The last few years have changed a lot in Ukrain. While 10 years ago I knew just a handful vegan restaurants in Kyiv, this summer alone in Podil I found about 20, so it must be sevarl hundreds in the whole Kyiv region.
I am from Czech Republic and my friend who studies in czech is from Ukraine. I'm going to visit him in Uzhgorod (Ужгород) in July. I look forward to it. Anyway, the video is great. Thanks ^^
Wow, please 🙏 tell us your impressions of Uzhgorod and Transcarpathia
I will be traveling there soon, and I appreciate you sharing this video
Thanks Ms.Alina !!! for useful n very important points ..when you are new...
I have a friend from Ukraine recently. I learn a lot about Ukraine from him. You're right about the foods & the gifts! He said the same thing. Haha....
I'm glad I am on the same page with my advice then haha
Good to know that you support be Ukraine , Awesome !!!
Awesome vlog yet again thanks,
thanks for the information ... look forward to visiting.
I see your video today,very interesting and helpful.I’m planing a trip soon to Ukraine. Thank you 👍👍🌞🌞
I'm Canadian Ukrainian but have no living relatives in Ukraine. Every word you said is true! Beautiful country, very different world
Great video and great tips for those travelling to Ukraine. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks :)
Alina.
Always a key place and explanation Thanks for letting me know what matters
Thank you again.
The picture is beautiful.
Have been to Ukraine several times and love it there. Am so passionate about this wonderful country and their evolving democracy. Everything she said is true! I have been invited to people's home for dinner several times and believe me, multiple courses and plates of food will be offered! I consider Ukraine my home when i'm in Europe even though i must be the only Ukrainian that doesn't speak Russian. Good job on the video!
I’m Ukrainian and I speak Ukrainian not Russian, so you’re not the only one😌
Thanks, interesting video. I'm from Ukraine and agree with part what you say. But I'm not agree about last staff. About blunt. I understand that in Canada, all people are open and understanding everything, and they will never say something that can insult the feelings of another person.
Maybe this is OK. But in Ukraine, a slightly different approach. People are very straightforward and if they have a position, they will tell you. And we will not do it in order to seem rude or to unshackle a person. Just because bitter truth is better than sweet lie.
Different cultures))
Я тоже из Украины, и как по мне уж лучше быть вежливым, чем лить своё "мнение" не зная реакции человека, как по мне это достаточно грубо...
Ахах... Я что только что сказала своё мнение хотя до этого говорила что лить своё
"мнение" грубо?
OOF 100
The way I interpreted what she was saying was that Ukrainians are far less fake than westerners.
@@edgarpryor3233 Yes, well, us "fake "\Westerners" enjoy a very high standard of living. So I guess it's working for us.
@@jambon6451 how is that working out for y'all over there with Mr. Orange? Or god forbid you're a Brit... Don't know what's worse.
Agree
Thank you Alina! Very helpful video.
I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks for the tip. Will remember that.
My best friend went there a few years ago. All she talked about was how good the people were to her. They went out of their way to accommodate her, everywhere she and her group went. She dosnt speak a lick of Ukrainian, only bad Russian so she was a little worried about it before she left but she ended up loving it and wants me to go with her next time she goes. We are very blunt people to so I kind of appreciate that.
I spent three months in one of Ukraine's "Lost Cities" Kryviy Rih in 2016, I loved it there! The people would come gather around me when I spoke English, they all wanted to try out their skills in my language. The food was fantastic, The family who I rented my flat from adopted me and the mom was always sending over food with her kids age 24 and 27!! For my birthday we had a BBQ at their summer place. We ate very well, picked cherries and had fresh veggies from the garden there. I am going back to Ukraine in November. Yes the language barrier was "fun" at times, but always was able to travel with no problems. Just trying to learn a few words of Russian and Ukrainian helped along the way.. This trip will be even better, how long am I staying?? Who knows, maybe a few weeks or it could be three months again.. Or if I find a sweet Ukrainian lady to marry a life time??
Raylin Martin. Hi Raylin, really enjoyed your post! My first time in Ukraine was in Krivoy Rog. I have Ukrainian friends who live there and I was last there about 2 years ago and stayed at their home. When I first went there in 2011 I went to date a woman and fell in love with the country. Now after 10 or 11 trips I have been all over the country with the exception of the Far East. If you're interested please let me know what you pay to stay in a flat there and how big is it. Also how did you find a flat there? I am interested in staying in Ukraine for months at a time. Thanks again for such a cool post! After getting such a bad rap for so many years I believe Ukraine is going to open up to even more tourism and while in one way I don't want that to happen, in another way I'm very excited because it will help the people and the economy.
tf is a lost city? It`s one of the biggest cities in Ukraine
I learned a lot from you.....THANKS!
You are very knowledgable....
Bravo!
Thanks for the tips, going next year when it is warmer.
I will volunteer in Ukraine next week thanks for information.
I'm planning to go to Kiev Ukraine in June for a week and I will be meeting someone there and I have been looking and checking out everything I can about the city and country before I go. I enjoyed your video and still want to learn more about Kiev. The more I find out about the city the more I'm looking forward to going.
Kyiv not kiev
Thanks for the information
4th point is the most enjoying the way you explain.....
Thanks for the info, I'm taking a trip to Kiev in August and this is good to know. Now, as long I don't cause any international incidents, I'll be happy!!!
haha nice! I hope you have a great trip!
Enjoyed your Video. I have been to Ukraine several times. You are correct about the food it is all good. Try everything Also being blunt that is for sure
I was born in Odessa, now living in the USA because I was adopted, and I am thinking about moving back. This video totally helped open my eyes open to things I totally did not think about! Thank you so much!
I'm so glad :)
Nice information 👍
Great video. I have been thinking of vacationing in the Ukraine for some time and this is informative. Great job
Was in Ukraine 2012 when the football event was, was in Donetsk, so warm and welcoming people and the ukranian food is so amazing :)
Where are you from?
@@user-nr9he6bz2g northern Sweden
Very interested and good information on traveling to Ukraine look forward to your next video!
Your editing skills are amazing!
I’ve always wanted to visit Ukraine which is where both my mother and father were born and it is now sad to see what has happened to Ukraine and I wish it could recover and could stay a beautiful country after the war that is currently happening between Ukraine and Russia.
ruZzia
I was there seven years ago. It was beautiful and the food was fantastic. I’m so sad about what has happened.
My nieces moms side were in Molotschna, Ukraine Mennonite Colony left around 1874 to NY, then South Dakota, then Canada, then back to Oregon.
Wow... That's actually really interesting 🤔
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Hope all is well with you and your family. Maybe one day I can visit & hope that day is soon. Love traveling and trying the food & drink.
Good information thanks
Myself, I am part Russian. I love Ukraine and her people. I have never been there. But what I can see and here from videos as well as some friends that I have there, It is a beautiful place. The women are gorgeous. I will be going there in the next year to find a wife. Glory to Ukraine.
I just visited Ukraine 2 weeks ago during the New year and Christmas period and loved it. Weather was freezing and streets under those Christmas lights were amazing with hot wine spots all around the cities. People are kind, good looking and trying to help. I dont need to repeat women are beautiful, i should say, it was beyond my expectations. Also i should add big cities like Kyiv are more cosmopolite and mixed yet i think smaller cities has more capacity to show how they are flawless. Travelling in UA is quite hard for any foreigner since there is no sign of latin alphabet available even in Kyiv. İf you are alone and not carrying a map finding where to go by metro can be a real pain. Its really hard to find english speaking people so get ready for the challange. As a Turkish( tatar), i was thinking we are the only ones unique in hosting guests at our house, later i ve been invited and hosted, totally changed. I can say we ate from afternoon till the evening so she is right its better to go with a starving empty stomach. Most different taste for me was the smoked fish varieties. I also really liked their traditional family understanding.
Thank you one great video,great fan,, 😎😎
What a nice video! Thank you.
Ukraine sounds like my kind of place.
i wouldn't have guessed English wasn't her native language. She sounds to me like she is from N.America. A very interesting video by an intelligent and obviously beautiful woman
She left as a young child. Her English is that of a native.
I really be liked your video !!! The fact that they go all out to welcome you with so much cooked food . Good to see some still do it as they do here where I live .
thanks for the infos.
We are not "blunt", we prefer truth, honesty and fairness. But in general, good video.
Love your answer !! We all should be that way !! No matter where we are from !!!!
Погоджуюсь
That's what blunt means. It's not a negative word.
My grandparents are from Odesa. Lots of Ukrainian heritage in Western Canada.
Thank YOU, ALINA.
I WILL START DREAMING
TO VISIT YOUR COUNTRY !
The blunt aspect of the culture is a beautiful thing. I love it.
I was born in Australia but my fathers parents both immigrated from Ukraine. Sadly they both passed when I was little, and I never really got to know them or learn more about my heritage. Thankfully I have quite a few aunties and uncles that are all fluent in Russian and Ukrainian and have a lot of stories and items from them
Whole world pray for you ....Ukraine people stay strong love you alot bless you always ameen - 💛💙❤❤❤💐💐💐from p k
Absolutely true!!
Thank''s for information that need know exacly. God bless
Glad it was helpful!
I can relate my family lives in Ukraine I visit every summer
I have been in Ukraine on and off for the last 3+ years... I first lived in Lutsk. In Lutsk, I was surprised how many people spoke English and restaurants having English menus... However, though cities like Lutsk, Kiev, Odessa and Ternopil have people who speak English, it is rare to find people in the Villages who speak English...
I now live in Romanove Selo and Tampa Bay with my wife Oksana... She is the "Racing Queen of Ukraine." Oksana is from Romanove Selo… I met her in Tampa, FL in 2014.
I love living in Ukraine more than I do in America. The food is healthier. The people are nicer. The air is better... and with the exchange rate being 1USD to over 26rph your money goes a long way...
Ukraine and the people are awesome... Petro and the Government are horrible :(
You speak very well...I was in Toronto in 1988, moving back to Brazil, I got stuck in New York...where I lived for 25 years. Back in Brazil now for 4 years. I came across your channel by accident. Good job...!
Thanks for the great information. I will keep it in mind when we visit Ukraine.
The fact that it is different from Wester Europe in many ways is the reason I want to visit Ukrain.
different in ways like more corruption, poverty & homophobia/sexism or different in ways like (almost) no gmo food, friendly, great people and beautiful cities & landscapes?
I am Ukrainian, and i do agree with those things. They are deffinetly valid.
Thank you. Good tips and as a Brit, excellent English.
Very well done.thanks
Going to Kyiv in 3 days to meet my girlfriend's family! I can't wait!
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From your description, Ukraine sounds much like Texas culture. Love it already. Respect for traditions, people being honest with each other and expressing it verbally and the love of food. Think I would fit right in with the Ukrainian culture. Great video!
Wag kayong mag away
R at U
@@manilagemmanuel549 haha, biglang may pinoy 😄✌
It’s nothing like Texas culture
Some regions are very similar to Texas. I`ve grew up in south ukraine. Threre are prairies (we call them steppe). Huge territories very hot summer, we`ve lost our horse and gun tradition but in the old times it was also frontier with south so I think there could be some similarities: people are tough loud and always in movement...
Thanks a lot , it really helps.....
Good information ... liked 👍
When 'straightforwardness' seems out of place, it tells you how far you've veered as a culture.
Hahahahahaaha this made me LOL so much! I am Australian and my grandmother is Ukrainian. Still, I don't know much about the country or culture, as my mother's family are Australian and my Ukrainian grandparents came over when she was young, 19.
First of all, we are soooooo scared not to eat everything she gives us. We starve ourselves before we go over to see her! She is aggressive about it, "EAT" is said in a thick Ukrainian accent, even after we've finished the plate. She even made my brother throw up when he was five, from over feeding him.
She is also very blunt and has strong religious views.
Thanks for helping me understand her more!
haha wow, that's intense! I think it comes from the communism age and also living through the famines of Eastern Europe. Food is so precious to them and they love to celebrate it at all times. Thanks for the story!
Thank you very much for your advices! It's nice to meet you. Greetings from México ❤
I decide to travel Ukraine on March after watching your vid. Thanks for info :)
I hope you have an awesome time!
Ukrainian women are beautiful!
Eres muy bonita. Saludos
Ruskies are better because Trump loves them
@Bassam Daoud they are not scammers but the Foreign MOBSTERS went there to use Ukrainian women for scamming.....
I think Chinese ladies are far more beautiful and stylish, they break my heart to see. But they are very hard for a foreigner to marry as they are strongly bonded to their families.
@@autismscience8534 All women were created by the ALMIGHTY GOD so beautifully but it depends to the eyes of beholders.....
Great video!
And yes - almost 3M views :)
Thanks! So excited!!!
Alina Mcleod can you tell me what is the song in the first half minute of the video? Thank you :)
@@AlinaMcleod Married to a Ukrainian, and number 5 is absolutely right. Can't believe the things they will say to each other!
Yesterday, I promised my friend that I will visit him in the next 5 years in Ukraine. And today I stumble on this video which i found substantial enough and foremost thank you for creating this content. KUDOS!
I cant wait to see him!! 🤗🤗🙏
Thank you and hope you have a great time when you go!
Been there last year and yes i loved it...and yes i am going back again.
Just got back from lviv.the place is insane (in a good way). nothing like this in Europe,so many different kinds of food.would recommend this city so different.
I'm so glad you had such a positive experience!
@@AlinaMcleod how old r u may ask;
I Love Ukraine ❤🇺🇦
Pryvit Alina! Brilliant advice! I am visiting Kiev this spring for the first time...as a vegan, LOL. Seriously! I must say your skin positively glows! Keep on making these easily digestible videos!
Thank you for the information.:) I em going to Zaporozhye to visit my girl for the first taime, I em so exited!.:D
I will going to Ukraine 🇺🇦 for meeting old friend there , that is first time for me
Kiev is an amazing and fun city. And thank god there isn't a tourist trap "YET"
Кyiv
@@doctor-zk9qy seriously that's something just for Ukrainians to use because the rest of world used for centuries and centuries to come as Kiev. Which is neat and easy way to say. But the beef you guys have with Russians that's your problem. I am not interested in your Slavia warfare. You guys deal with it
@@vickru2133 you are a russian troll and propagandist. Bye.
@@vickru2133 нам байдуже, що ви там використовували. Назва міста Київ, а не який не Киев.
Бо будете жити в лохданах, летіціях та інших яблуках.
Hi Alina great video! Every numbered point you stated is absolutely correct! As a Canadian Ukrainian, having the opportunity to visit Ukraine, ie. Kiev, Lviv, Odessa, Kharkiv, Poltava. Each point made is so true! Great vid Alina! Lol! Hugs!!
Thank you for your nice vedio with very effective information and nice presentation,
Thanks,,
You didn't realize that, you are that beautiful? 3 million is just about right. That video shows how beautiful you are both inside and out.
I'll be in Kiev in 17 days. My favorite city in the world so far.
sorry, Kyiv is correct!
@@grayaudio8657 who cares
@@joshuasmith8316 Demon in details. Mith Goshua.
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Thank you Alina for the information regarding about Ukraine. The 5 tips can help a lot mostly travelers. Im Francis Novelo from the PHILIPPINES. 👍
This Video is superb.
Came her to learn about ukranian culture...i hope your family is ok.
Dzień Dobry Pani kochanej
Excellent
and YES, the 5th one is so true my grandmother is so blunt about opinions.