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Kyiv In Your Pocket
President Yushchenko is a very wise politician. In the final weeks of May he announced that the country’s economy was nearing collapse with a 23% decline in the GDP. The timing of this announcement was ingenious! As June approaches, locals have nothing on their minds except basking like Harbour Seals in the sun, shashlyk barbeques, chilling at the dacha and partying like there’s no tomorrow. The much anticipated lynching of Ukraine’s politicos will have to wait until autumn. That said, we at In Your Pocket recommend that you do as the locals do: forget about the wretched economy and revel in summer!
OUR Kyiv HIGHLIGHTS
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Fellini
A wonderful location for people-watching, as the two terraces overlook the fashionable Ukraina cinema just off Khreschatyk. Fellini offers delicious French and Italian food, including frog legs
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L’Amour
The waitresses at L’Amour dress like 19th Century French maidens, which kind of clashed with what we were hoping would be an elegant experience. However, one taste of the chef’s special l
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New Logic
New Logic offers incoming travel services in Kyiv and all over Ukraine. This is a one-stop shop for visa support, airport pickups and transfers, accommodation at 3*-5* hotels and luxury apa
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Opera
The Opera Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel which offers something unique for its guests. Staying in the Opera Hotel, you will not only enjoy the exquisite interior design, feast on fabulous food and
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St. Sophia’s Cathedral
Kyiv’s oldest church was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who incidentally was laid to rest inside, to commemorate the site of the victory of Kyivan Rus over the Pechenegs (Asian noma
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Hyatt Regency Kyiv
Hyatt Regency Kyiv is centrally located in the historical centre on Sofiivs’ka Square. The hotel is the ideal address for business and leisure travellers alike. With high-tech communicat
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Latest Kyiv Comments
Did I go to the same restaurant? The name and address were the same, but it's on the third floor of the building, and the live entertainment was a duo, singing a variety of Armenian songs and international standards, accompanied by an electric k[...]
This is a great place, especially for their reasonably-placed business lunch. You get a lot of good food for your money, many of the waitresses are cute, and it's centrally located.[...]
It is the best mall in the world. i would never go to another mall in my life. the environment is nice. there are many shops and lots of things to look at and get unlike malls in the United States this mall is big it will take you a ong time to go t[...]
This is a great Gothic style church. There are almost always plenty of seats with a variety of programs including string quartets, organ recitals and full symphony orchestras. Schedules of upcoming events are posted in front of the church and ticket[...]
I have been to many restaurants in Kyiv and this is by far the best. Try the burum (lavash with egg, spinach and mushrooms), the hachapuri, and the agatz, the most tender lamb chops I've had. and try the pomegranate wine; sweet but ok.[...]
The food is good value for money. The restaurant in Podil is spacious and a better ambience.[...]
St Sophia's Cathedral is spectacularly beautiful! There is not a square inch that has not been painted or is covered in mosaic. I visited today and paid 2 Hry. to enter the grounds by the Bell Tower. The Cash Desk for tickets to enter the Cathed[...]
A fine place to eat. The best part is their "business lunch" menu which is a steal and features some very tasty items. I highly recommend their ceasar salad.[...]
I stayed here in late Summer 2006. The location is somewhat out of the way and poor, but manageable and relatively easy to find from the closest Metro stop. It's a little drab compared to most European hostels, but it offers double rooms, so you[...]
I saw the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra perform here in May/June 2008 for the American/Ukrainian Festival. The performances were world class. The theatre is exquisite. Congratulations.[...]
I saw Nikolai's play "Revizor" in June 2008 at this theatre. It was an excellent performance. The principal actor who performed "Khlestakov was brilliant.[...]
A fantastic meal through and through. We started with an order of Hachipuri, and an order of chicken tabaka, with a round of Cha-cha shots - Last time I had seen cha-cha was at a Georgian wedding in Moscow. Main course, I had the garl[...]
Shopped this complex 2006 and cannot wait to visit again September 2008.[...]
A very good clinic, highly recommended, though pricey. Several foreign doctors[...]
Seven Restraunts,someone has been telling you stories,One Restraunt and one Sushi bar.might have been upmarket when it was built ,but hey this is 2008[...]