Is there an indoor running track in or near Pechersk. Preferably a standard 400m track.

I’m looking to find an apartment in Kyiv and could really use some help with website recommendations. I’m hoping to rent a place that’s not too far from a metro station (walking distance). If anyone has suggestions on good websites to check out or general advice on finding rentals in the city, I’d really appreciate it!

Games are not at a particularly convenient time—especially when there’s a curfew but I guess it’s worth asking.

I have a number of books in English that I would like to get rid of, but don’t simply want to throw out. Is there anywhere in Kyiv that takes used books?

Українська компанія JobAtlas, яка розробляє технологічну платформу професійної самоідентифікації «Profiтроль», стала переможцем престижного заходу Techstars Startup Weekend Kyiv.

Платформа «Profiтроль» працює на межі галузей EdTech та HR-рішень. Вона виділилася серед численних інноваційних ідей завдяки своєму унікальному підходу до кар'єрного орієнтування на основі штучного інтелекту та аналізу великих даних. Особливістю платформи є те, що при рекомендації професії алгоритм враховує не тільки персональні інтереси та здібності людини, а ще й тенденції ринку праці та макроекономічну ситуацію. 

На першому етапі платформа націлена на допомогу із вибором професії для школярів та студентів. Потім вона буде адаптована і на інші категорії – ветеранів та людей у віці, які хочуть змінити свою кар’єру. 

«Зараз платформа запускається в Україні, бо в нашій країні є помітна нестача талантів у багатьох сферах, які критично важливі для відновлення країни, і ми можемо зробити свій внесок у вирішення цієї проблеми, – зазначив В'ячеслав Фокін, CEO компанії JobAtlas. – Пізніше ми плануємо масштабуватися і виходити в інші країни, бо питання визначення зі своїм освітнім та професійним розвитком актуальне на глобальному рівні». 

Конкурс стартапів Techstars Startup Weekend є частиною глобальної ініціативи Techstars, яка об'єднує підприємців, розробників, дизайнерів та бізнес-професіоналів для створення та запуску стартапів. Захід проходив з 18 до 20 жовтня на базі Київської Школи Економіки (KSE). 

I am planing to visit Kyiv. For that I would want to take a sleeper train from either Vienna or Budapest to Kyiv and leave by sleeper train to Warsaw. The tickets from Vienna/Budapest are readily available on the Website of the respective Railway company and the tickets from Kyiv to Warsaw are only available on the website of the Ukrainian Railways.

Now, when I try to book a ticket on the Ukrainian website, it asks me to verify my identity with the diia-App, which doesn't seem to work with my German Passport or ID Card. Is it somehow possible to use the Diia-App with foreign documents? And of not, is there another way to buy the tickets?

Does anyone know? It's close to the aviation museum I think.

Hi! I’m new in Kyiv and am looking for where I can buy a good quality yoga mat in central Kyiv? Thank you for any recommendations!

Hi there,

Next week I'll be in Kyiv for 2 days for a short Holiday.

Since I've never been to Ukraine I have some practical questions about the stay there. I'm much obliged if I can ask a few questions:

-Are you able to pay at most musea, shops, bars and restaurants with card, or is it ot mostly cash? -The subway apparently works with subway-coins you can buy at official kiosks. Since I'd like to buy some coins in one go, I wonder if it is safe to walk distances of around 1-2 km's in Kyiv (I'm talking safe sidewalks and traffic), or is any longer distance better done by subway? -I have heard the old hotel Ukraine is monumental, but in many ways dated. Is it a good place to stay, or is it better to go to a newer place? -I've seen pictures of many flags planted in a monument at Maidan square, including foreign ones. Is it appreciated or is it in bad taste if I were to place a Dutch one among them, as my way to pay my respects? -Is there anything else apart from the obvious (the monuments and musea on the Western bank of the Dnjepr and Babi Jar) you would recommend for these few days?

Thanks for your time.

How does Chełm passport control work when crossing from Ukraine -> Poland? I need to "exit" Ukraine with one passport (USA), and enter Poland with another (EU). If the "exit" is done on the train and "entrance" off the train (as in the case of Przemyśl) then everything is clear. But if it is all done on the train, is there a way for me to directly interact with a Ukrainian border guard, and then also the Polish one?

I am not taking the direct train to Warsaw but the one that terminates in Chełm.

Thank you.

On my radar: Zara Home, JYSK. But am I missing any hidden gems?

Looking for nightclubs/dance clubs in Kyiv. Google search doesn't really help because some of them have been closed for years, even in the results that say updated for 2024. If anyone can let me know what maybe 5 of the best clubs are and what type of music they play I would appreciate it. If you can be more specific than just EDM that would also be helpful.

Hi, lookin for queer peeps to add to our polycule here, hit me up

але здається треба вже вертатися у Львів..

Hello everybody,

I am a UK citizen and my long-term gf is from Ukraine. She is planning a trip home to Kyiv with her mum for the end of November/beginning December. I've been invited along as she wishes to show me her home, family, friends etc and all of her favourite places.

I would be very interested in going, however everyone around me is urging me not to go. They say it is stupid, it's way too risky, and if anything happens then I've just been selfish. Even just mentioning it to my family has made them very upset. However, if I cave to this advice, she will be upset as she would like me to come along and since she's lived there for over 1 year of the war, I should at least accept a week or two of it.

I've read a lot of mixed reviews about visiting Ukraine during the current conflict; what are your thoughts? Is it a good idea or not? My main concerns are fearmongering over being stranded in case of Ruzzian advances or having issues with conscription officers as I'm a fighting age male. What should be the best courses of action, and if I go, what is the best advice you can offer? Also please bear in mind I've only travelled to a few countries in my life; I'm not a particularly experienced traveller although my gf is.

Thank you to you all.

Are there any in Kyiv? My girlfriend and I like to smoke when drinking.

Has anyone used flixbus from Bavaria to Kyiv? I’ve flown to Warsaw and Krawkow before and took a train to Kyiv but now I’m quite far away from any major airport so considering Flixbus. I’ve looked it’s about 30 hours to Kyiv. Has anyone done the trip and if so what is the downside?

I could use a referral for an estate agent. It can be an individual or an agency.

I am going to need a furnished rental in or around Kyiv. Arriving mid-October.

I plan to buy a couple residential properties once I have a rental. I will probably buy stuff that is finishing in 2025 and finish it myself, other than plumbing. Fuck plumbing.

I will probably also get a dacha.

I may just keep the rental after I buy if I like it. Especially if it has a nice view of the city.

They don’t need to speak English well. A little bit would probably help, though.

Thanks, if you have recommendations!

Im a American with a felony for drug possesion on my record. Is it possible I can still travel to Ukraine?

Hello, is there anywhere in Kyiv that sells Dungeons and Dragons books? I've checked the comic book stores. Doesn't seem to be very popular.

Як часто після сигналу тривоги вночі ви уявляєте себе під завалами будинку?

привіт)

I am aiming for a trip to Kyiv this December and I am sorting out transport arrangements such as getting a price gauge on tickets.

I’ve been trying to learn some Ukrainian phrases because I don’t want to come across as the rude tourist!

I was trying to make a Ukrainian Railway account and it asks for a phone number, I’ve tried two UK numbers as it gives an option for British numbers but the text never comes. This is also the case for Kyiv Digital as well.

Wondering if anyone has some advice on what I could do?

дякую))

Just curious if anyone there can shed some light on the situation currently?...Are many people without power? Are you able to communicate much currently? Is Wi-Fi reliable? Cell service ok, etc? Water & food availability as well?..I posted in the past about having a loved one over there & know they are busy and overwhelmed as they work for the government, so thought I'd ask here again (plus the news isn't as detailed as some of you are living there and such).🤗 Praying for safety for all of you though & an end to all of this hopefully soon!! 🙏🇺🇦