Travel to Ukraine

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Jewish Folk Music Festival In Ukraine

In an effort to revive the Jewish spirit which once ran through the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, local enthusiasts organized a Jewish folk music festival. Musicians followed a traditional wedding procession through the decorated streets of the old city as actors performed scenes from 1930s Jewish life (from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty).

UKRAINE FEATURED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Visit National Geographic to explore pictures of Ukraine's churches, castles and see details of Chornobyl!

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CRIMEAN PHOTO CAMP

From June 14-18, 2010, a group of high school students from the Crimean Republic of Ukraine traveled to the Crimean coast to learn about and document the Black Sea's importance as a vital economic, cultural and historical resource with National Geographic’s Pulitzer
Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman.

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UEFA 2012 IN UKRAINE

UEFA 2012, held in Ukraine and Poland from 8 June to 1 July 2012, will be a major event that will attract thousands of tourists. For more information about tickets, hotel packages and tourism in the host cities click here »

INVESTING IN UKRAINE Hotel Development - Part 1

INVESTING IN UKRAINE Hotel Development - Part 2

INVESTING IN UKRAINE Hotel Development - Part 3

SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2010

VIDEO PRESENTATION: UKRAINE

OPERA SEASON INFORMATION

Unlike other countries in which opera is considered an elite pastime, in Ukraine it is very popular and its appreciated overwhelmingly by the entire population. There are still a lot of opera theatres in Ukraine where frequently performances are presented. The quality of performances is superb and the best part is that the ticket prices are inexpensive! They range from $5 to $70 a person.
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UKRAINE'S SECRET SITES

Check out 8 secret sites to see in Ukraine

GLOBAL INCIDENT MAP

Check if there is any dangerous activity is going on in Ukraine now by clicking here

VALUABLE RESOURCES

List of Airlines
3-minute video on Ukraine
Virtual Tour of Pecherska Lavra
Kyiv Post Newspaper
List of Media Publications
Hryvnia Currency Converter
Check Weather by Destination
Lonely Planet Guide to Ukraine

Articles on Ukraine

Ukraine For Better or Worse (Washington Post)

A liberated Lion City is roaring (LA Times)

Heritage Survives a Complicated Past in Lviv, Ukraine (NY Times)

Ukraine Sees Bright Future on Ski Slope (NY Times)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL TO CRIMEA [VIDEO]

UKRAINE FACTS 2012

WHAT IS KARA DAG?

MAKE YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS COME TRUE!

Ukraine Forest in the Fall

Julia Kulik, director of J.C. Semper-Travel in Kharkiv, Ukraine tells how she can make your travel dreams come true in this interview.

FREE KYIV WALKING TOURS

Free Tours Ukraine is the best option for discovering Kyiv with a guide without reservation for any budget.

UKRAINE MUSEUMS

Ukraine Museum - Pyrohovo

To the southwest of Kyiv, in the picturesque setting of Pyrohovo village there is an open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture,
Rural Life and Folk Art, stretching on the vast territory of 150 hectares. In this village-museum the unique collection of folk
architecture from all regions of Ukraine has been gathered. The visitors to the museum are welcome not only to admire rare exhibits
but also visit folk crafts shops and a traditional restaurant serving Ukrainian cuisine. Read more »

The Monastery of Surb-Khach

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FORBES: Chornobyl is One of the Most Unique Places to Visit

Twenty-three years after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, an ecological tour of the power plant is a popular attraction. Read more »

Kyiv - A Winning Destination
USUF presented Kyiv as a winning travel destination at an international destination summit in London, UK.
May 29, 2009

UKRAINE AT TRAVEL SHOWS

BUY UKRAINE TRAVEL MAPS AND VISITOR GUIDES

Visit www.buyukraine.org to buy maps and travel guides of Ukrainian cities. All products are in English.

UKRAINE RISING: COUNTRY ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by the Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S.

TOP 5 PLACES OF CELEBRITIES

UKRAINE: WHERE WEST MEETS EAST
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry sponsored an advertisement highlighting tourism and business development in Ukraine. Published in January 2005 in Washington Post Magazine and produced by East West Communications, the articles highlight the wealth of opportunities available for investment.

TRIPS TO CHORNOBYL

Read detailed information on trips to Chornobyl Nuclear Plant.

Today the atmospheric radiation around the Chornobyl Site has returned
to the levels before the meltdown. The site has also been the destination for eco-tours as well as general curiosity. It can be an
expensive trip, but clearly an interesting and important historical event to explore.

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BUSINESS: STAY INFORMED

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UKRAINE TRAVEL ADVISORY

Valuable information from the U.S. State Department [Read more]

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

In the 11th century Kyiv was the biggest city in Europe with more than 400 places of worship, 8 marketplaces and the population of 50,000 people while the population of London at that time was 20,000.