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Good to Know Before Visiting Ukraine
Capital
Kyiv (Kiev)
Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia
Power Voltage and Socket
230 Volt, C and F Sockets
Official Religion
Majority Orthodox
Official Language
Ukrainian
Knowledge of English
In hotels, bars and restaurants – English should be enough to get by. Younger generations have a good base of English but outside of tourist zones, English isn’t as common.
Safety Concerns
Ukraine is a tough country to describe – there is an active territorial dispute ( or occupation depending on your views) of part of Ukraine. These tensions between Ukraine and Russia are limited regionally and are relatively non-threatening to tourists in the rest of Ukraine.
In destinations like Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, you don’t have anything to worry about as a tourist. Of course, you should always do your homework and check with the travel advisories from your own government before booking any trip.
LGBT Safety and Protections
Ukraine is a mixed bag with LGBT safety as well. In the capital city of Kyiv, you’ll find a few gay bars and saunas with a present, but less-visible LGBT community.
For generations, rights and freedoms were restricted in Ukraine, including rights for the LGBT community. That said, it’s a lack of familiarity and exposure that has impacted perceptions of LGBT people.
For safety reasons, distance is blocked on gay apps and the scene feels more underground. There are LGBT Pride marches, but participants are heavily guarded by police.
Overall, Ukraine lags behind the rest of Europe in LGBT rights, but traveling there is safe and attitudes are quickly changing to support LGBT rights. LGBT citizens and travelers are protected from discrimination.
Main Tourist Attractions
Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Black Sea resort locations and Chernobyl
Destination Guides

What to do in Kiev – Sightseeing, Hotels, Nightlife, and more
Wondering what to do in Kiev? Where to eat in Kiev? Where to drink in Kiev? Kyiv Ukraine is a city with a lot to offer to anyone who makes the effort to veer off the beaten trail of European destinations. Read more to see what you’ll find in Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv.