Synopses & Reviews
Be dazzled by the golden domes of myriad Orthodox cathedrals, be awed by the monumental Stalinist architecture of Kyiv, be inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Crimean peninsula. On the edge of Europe, Ukraine is a land of the unconventional and quirky, a unique mix of cosmopolitan and Soviet, and this insightful guide shows you how to make the most of it all.
Read All About It - Ukraine"s colorful political events and fascinating history explained
Find Adventure - ice fishing, mountain biking, caving and skiing are just some of the activities on offer
Rest Easy in rural homestays or refurbished Soviet hotels - reviews to suit every budget
Get Around - 35 detailed maps include Cyrillic for easy navigation
Talk The Talk - our practical language guide helps you chat to the locals: budmo!
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Synopsis
Discover UkraineFeast your eyes on Scythian gold and mummified monks at Kyiv's Caves Monastery
Descend to the underground control room for a former Soviet missile base
Jump over a fire with your beloved to test in your love will last
Tuck into a bowl of borshch with sausage or marinated apples
In This Guide:
Two authors; 15 weeks of in-country research; over 15 years' travel experience in Ukraine
Expanded coverage of western Ukraine and the Carpathians
Novelist Andrey Kurkov, a Carpathian rapper and a Tatar elder discuss life in Ukraine
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