Thank you so much for this video. I am Ukranian, have been living in the states for more than 20 years though...I think I am going to go to Ukraine soon.
Wow! I had no idea Ukraine was open to tourists. The buildings are really fabulous. Hopefully the war finishes quickly. Ukraine looks like such a wonderful country. This is undoubtedly one of the best videos you ever made!
Thanks Kimon! It’s always so nice to hear from you in my comments. Thanks for watching! Yes, Ukraine is open to pretty much anybody from Europe to visit without a visa. There’s a lot of nice things in Ukraine that I think even before the war were not so well known to foreigners there.
I think with EU passport it would be easy for you tu visit Ukraine. Many cities are pretty safe like Lviv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivci, Zakarpattya region. russian bombs and drones not very often explodes there. Greetings from Kyiv
Thank you for this video. It may be as close as I can get to Ukraine. If I had the means, I would go to Ukraine. I hear many Ukrainians learn English. I'd download the Ukrainian language to my translator ap. I would look up Serhii for a tour guide, so I can learn and understand the nation of Ukraine better. I'm amazed at the Ukrainian spirit and resilience against Russia's War on them. Slava Ukraini
Serhiy clearly tried to explain the situation with air raids to the best of his ability but I think there's a psychological barrier for most Ukrainians when it's tough to get into the shoes of someone who hasn't lived with air raids on the daily basis, so unfortunately I don't think he explained it best. The thing about air raids is that people's reaction to it depends A LOT on the type of danger posed at that moment and the probability of that danger materialising in reality. For example you guys happened to be there during an air raid that was started by the hypersonic missile carrier plane MIG taking off in the air, but those are often "empty threats" and a lot of people ignore MIG air raid alerts. Most of the people I know tho would never ignore a ballistic missile air raid, since those are one of the most "materialisable" dangers. And the frequency of air raids depends 100% on your location. For example Kharkiv is under attack or a danger on an attack almost the majority of the day, every day. Kherson and Zaporozhia get shelled a lot too, since they're close to the frontlines and can even be reached by artillery. Kyiv and Odesa often suffer from drone strikes.And once in a while russia conducts a massive dountrywide strike with different types of weapons at once (or consecutively) where even the West of Ukraine gets under attack. Schools, universities, kindergartens, stores etc. are obligated to guarantee public safety during an air raid regardless of its type though. And lastly, there do exist different types of people in Ukraine when it comes to how seriously they take their own safety. There are those who go to the balcony to look at antidrone efforts nearby to "soak up" the experience, and there are those who get up at 2 am to go to their nearest shelter when they don't feel safe home.
Thank you very much for this videoMy wife is Ukranian. We are crrently living in Netherlands, we went back to Kyiv last year (we live in Hermanivka; Rayon Obukhiv, Oblast Kyiv) we plan on going back thia summer. You should really visit moor cities in Ukraina and also some cities at the countryside. The country and the people are fantastic.
20:47 "Maidan Square" is not a phrase. Maidan is one of two ways of saying square in Ukrainian (the other one being ploshcha). Maidan Nezalezhnosti translates to Independence Square. So "Maidan Square" would be Square Square.
Thank you for your courage in visiting Ukraine during the war. Thank you for shedding light on the real situation to your audience. This will help in the fight against the Russian deceitful, paid propaganda videos that Russia is producing at an astronomical speed. My respect to you, thank you. Djakuju, Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Thank you for sharing! ❤ It's been a while since I last visited Ukraine. It was so fun and vibrant and buzzy back then... much quiter now 😢 Hope they can live in peace again soon!
Thank you to all foreigners for your support! Against the backdrop of those shootings of civilians and children in the basements of Bakhmut and Mariupol, against the backdrop of violence against children by Russians, every word, every step, every penny is a ray of light indicating that we are not alone on this round earth with this terrible neighbor. Glory to God, Glory to the Nation, Glory to Ukraine!
I took the bus from Warsaw. Much, much worse. I definitely wish I had taken the train. I did go check, and they told me there was no train at that time. The border took forever!!
When Serbia was under bombing people 90% never used shelters. I understand Ukrainians doing the same. Unfortunately this war is destroying this beautiful country
@JohnSmith-t9i Slobodan Milosevic pulled back from agreement US politicians needed. Also he refused to let US place base in Kosovo (Which they now have). In Srebrenica was paramilitary (Demilitarised zone) that destroyed surrounding serbian villages. Srebrenica was retaliation for that. And final nail in the coffin was Račak. Which was shootout between Serbian police and KLA (UCK) which was terrorist organisation. (Many politicians in Kosovo were ex KLA members) They used that to trick their people in order to get green light for bombing of Serbia. After which 155 Orthodox churches were destroyed and ethnic cleansing of Kosovo finished.
Thanks for your comment. I would add, that it is russians who destroying this beautiful city. Unfortunately there is many evil people especially in brainwashed russia.
My second home was Kyiv for 5 years and I’m glad to see this video of one of my favorite cities 💙💛 I know all the places and it’s still heartbreaking and I will come back when it will end soon hopefully 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Slawa Ukraini 🇺🇦 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
One of my friends that is a reach guy that traveled at least 20 countries told me that Ukraine is the best for food tourism. Restaurants are not fancy, but cheap, tasty, and unique. It's a sub cultural thing and you need to search in Ukrainian beforehand. Last week he told me that waits for war to end to come to Kyiv or Lviv and to visit as many restaurants as he can 😆 Yeah, he is crazy about food, and I am more interested in architecture.
Man, so those are not just some ancient legends nor stereotypes: you Americans really don’t give a toss about learning how the geography you travel to is pronounced 🤔 It’s Chelm (!) {khél’m} But my personal like for giving a toss and visiting my beloved city. And learning how to get to the toilet as well 😂❤
What are Ukrainian attitudes towards people visiting for tourism at a time of war? Are there sensitivities around that? I would love to visit and if this war heads for the long road, then there won't ever be a better time to visit.
I asked this question to every Ukrainian I know before I decided to do this trip. They all said I should go and they appreciated very much my willingness to still go to see, experience & learn about Ukraine from inside the country, despite it being under the horrific & prolonged assault it is under now. Many expressed happiness with me visiting as a content creator because my video could also help efforts to prevent the world from forgetting about Ukraine. Plus it helps to fight against the information war that is also being waged against them too. I felt nothing but welcome and warmth from Ukrainians during this entire trip. Of course it’s not without risk, and the risk is much higher if you go closer to the front lines. If you decide to go, definitely plan it out very carefully and consult with anybody you know in and from Ukraine who can give you guidance. Be very aware and in tune of what is happening because the situation can change quickly, so you must be prepared for many different scenarios, as I was prepared when I went there. Anyone from Ukraine here is of course welcome to contribute to this answer.
I always dreamed about visiting Ukraine myself but with the ongoing war tensions between Ukraine and Russia, I honestly don't think it's safe to visit. So it's best if I wait until the war madness comes to a end and hopefully peace and harmony will prevail and flourish.
Thank you for your nice comment! Yes the woman in the video is a wonderful person and a good friend. That’s great you are learning English. I am an English teacher (when I am not making travel videos). You are also from a great city of Ukraine and I hope to visit Odesa one day too. Slava Ukraini!
Much respect for your bravery and interest to visit Ukraine during the war and giving the real insight on what is going on. Thanks for your serious position and sharing the details about life in the country during war. Peace and safety to you, friend
Yes I remember the site with the map of air alerts showing red for the whole country when the alert in this video happened. Thankfully that day nothing went to Kyiv.
It's generally did not change much from the time the author visited Kyiv. You are better to install an app that informs you about air strikes, but the most of them are during the night, so you need to choose a hotel with any shelter that is below the ground level. Generally, air defense works well, but something reaches Kyiv once a month, and it's a life changing experience. You should take power bank with you, as there are times when no electricity for several hours (12 hours was the maximum). You could buy a SIM card of a local operator for cheap internet and local calls as they are sold without any documents.
If you didn't need to come out of train on the border That means that very stupid sounding thing about them changing the train gauge every time they cross border is true! Wow
Thank you for visiting us ❤ I hope you will visit Ukraine after the end of the war 🤝 Yes, life in Kyiv looks more normal now, but every moment your life can be over after the bombing. Most people live with extremely high level of anxiety, and a fear of the future (including me). And it affects the general atmosphere
Korchma Taras Bulba is a chain restaurant…of Russia…all other locations in are Moscow but this one in Kyiv and one in New York City …it is Ukrainian traditional foods though. Nice video, thank you. 😊
I think if you can use the Ukrainian railway app you don’t need to print. But you need a Ukrainian phone number in order to use that app, which I don’t have, so I printed.
with Anatoliy Kushch [uk] commissioned as the sculptor, and his daughter Christina Katrakis served as model for the Statue of Berehynia.[2][3] The Independence Monument was inaugurated on 23 August 2001 by President Leonid Kuchma to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Ukrainian independence.
I prefer the food selections by the lady with masters in Mohyla Academy-> English Language: salmon salad and drink of nutty fruit. Perhaps next dinner at Artek in Crimea.
Thank U mate for this Video! My Heart & Soul breaks for these beautiful people 💔 🇦🇺 God bless them ! Always wanted to Visit ,but have not got there yet,But maybe one day I will ? Sending Love,Prayers ,& best Wishes to them all from☘️🇦🇺 Downunder Australia !🙏🇺🇦❤️🙏
On the border they also change wheels on the train, because the rail route is a bit different from Polish. It takes around 1 hour, so the border control is around 2 hours) just a small remark from Kyiv. Very nice to see you in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Thank you watching and commenting. Yes I remember reading that they change the wheels at the border because the tracks built during the Soviet empire have a different gauge. I wasn’t sure if that was happening when I was there, so I didn’t say anything about it in the video. But it makes sense that it was during the time it took to cross.
I’m a western male in my thirties. My girlfriend is Ukrainian but grew up over here having left kyiv when she was a child. The only family member she has that is still in Ukraine is her nan, who has no one to rely on but decided to stay. She has recently become poorly and my girlfriend wants to visit her just incase it’s her last chance to. She visited her last summer and found it difficult with all that’s going on, so I’ve said I’ll go with her this time. Did you find as a westerner without being able to speak the language that you were safe and that there wasn’t any corruption or potential issues with having your passport seized so you were unable to leave the country? I’ve read many stories about western men going over there and having their passports taken off them only to be bribed or threatened to have to stay. The war naturally worries me but the scenario I mention above worries me more given I don’t speak the language
In general Ukraine has lower crime rate than most European countries. Corruption - yes, but it’s unlikely that you will deal with that. I know dozens people who visited Ukraine and none of them had any troubles. Probably, troubles are likelier for those who buy drugs or prostitutes. The only thing to take care of is scam. Book a hotel, not an apartment, order Uber, not a private taxi.
Very nice you went from Poland and were able to get in so easily, not many people traveling east. Hope your friends and everyone else is safe there, Very nice interaction with everyone.
Thank you for watching! Yes I keep in touch with my friends there and luckily they’re still alive. They are unfortunately dealing with more frequent attacks from Russia these days, even in Kyiv, then they did when I was there. A reminder that the war is still going on and Russia is still trying to do everything it can to break and conquer Ukraine.
Thank you. It is very interesting experience to see my native city through your eyes. My great respect for you, usualy tourists prefer some peacefull joyfull places for their trips but you desided to share our experience.
Your videos are the best thing because it shows the world what a beautiful place and people Ukraine is! I am praying and supporting Ukrainians in their plight to retain their Democracy! USA has a republican issue renewing supporting funds fornUkrain but I feel this temporary. Keep the faith. You are a resilient people. Democracy prevails. ❤ the American people are with you. One day I will visit Ukraine a free nation and gather with you enjoying your freedoms together. Go 🇺🇦
@@Фёдор-з3пкогда эти города вернутся в Украину и их освободят от орков-террористов,когда,наконец-то,сдохнет фюрер Путин, и вы провалите с нашей земли,тогда и в Луганск ,и в Донецк ,и в Мариуполь(где рашисты убили десятки тысяч безвинных украинцев,освобождая их от жизни, от жилья и от существования-геноцид)приедут туристы и вернутся украинцы на родные земли!Слава Украине🇺🇦Героям слава!
Ukraine doesn’t have any added restrictions on entry since the Russian invasion, as far as I know, and it’s not that hard to enter from Poland or Romania. You may have not been able to enter from Moldova because of Transnistria being wedged between much of its border with Ukraine.
I think it would be cool if you visit Russia. This war is much more complex and it will be interesting to look at both sides of the conflict What do you think about it?
@@oksanavoziianova6571 а разве украинцы не убивали русских с 2014 года?) сожгли заживо в доме советов, 8 лет обстреливали города с мирным жителями. Мы ведём войну против государства, нам не важно какой вы нации, мы никогда не выделяли национальность наших врагов. А теперь вспоминаем как огромная толпа скакала и призывала к убийству русских, то есть к убийству людей определённой нации
What for? To be arrested and imprisoned like Evan Gershkovich to be later exchanged for a Russian spy and assassin? Do it yourself instead of putting the author of this chanel in danger
@@oldman3746 Привет из Киева. Понимаю, что, скорее всего, кремлебот, но все же отвечу.Как вам россиянам подгорает, что именно вы оказались нелюдями. Вторглись в чужую страну, начиная с захвата Крыма, оккупировали часть Донбасса, южных областей и вишенка на торте - полномасштабное вторжение 24 февраля 2022. Все ваши оправдания вторжения один в один повторяют оправдания гитлеровской Германии в начале второй мировой войны. Процетировать Вам или и так поверите? Да и вся ваша пропаганда, все ваше тоталитарное государственное устройство очень напоминает нацистскую Германию. Прям история повторяется, реинкарнация какая-то. По поводу сожженых людей в Одессе - жертвы тех событий были с обеих сторон, в той же Одессе достаточно видео доказательств стрельбы по колонне украинских укультрас, причем стрелков крышевали представители одесской полиции. Поэтому, еще вопрос, а кто сжег людей в доме профсоюзов. На тот момент в одесской полиции очень было много гнид, работавших на ФСБ. Слава Богу сейчас уже нет. Но вас же такие мелочи не интересуют - вам важно было разжечь ненависть россиян к украинцам для оправдания оккупации. А история с распятым мальчиком чего стоит. По поводу домбили бамбас: посмотрите спутниковые снимки Донецка и Луганска . Да, разрушались некоторые постройки, были жертвы на линии разграничение среди мирных, но они были с обеих сторон и они были незначительны по сравнению с текущими событиями и причина всех этих человеческих трагедий одна - оккупация россией украинской земли. И сравните эти разрушения со снимками Мариуполя, Бахмута, Авдеевки и еще массы украинских городов и сел, почти в ноль стертых кабами, ариллерией доблесной российской армии - "освободительницы". Вы ж только так и умеете воевать - равняя с землей города, поселки, убивая людей, пытая военнопленных. Вам прислать фото украинских воинов до и после плена? - что-то подобное я видел на фото заключенных гитлеровских концлагерей. А вы можете предоставить фото хотя бы одного российского военнопленного, когда 100 килограмовый дядька весит 50 кг после плена, у него вырваны ногти и следы пыток по всему телу. Можете не стараться, не найдете, такие фото невозможно подделать. Поэтому я и говорю, что вы нелюди, с вами вообще нельзя иметь никаких дел. Кстати, ваше руководство уже и не скрывает, что цель сво - захват территорий, а не освобождение кого-то там. Вы пишете, что воюете с государством. Нет, батенька, вы уничтожаете города, поселки и людей, нормально, я подчеркиваю, нормально там живших еще недавно. Ану-ка вспомните, когда украинцы начали люто вас ненавидеть и, главное, почему, скакать, как Вы тут упомянули? Напомнить Вам, как советские люди относились к гитлеровцам в период Великой Отечественной войны? Представили? Тогда Вы поймете наше отношение к вам. И почему Вы решили, что мы хотим смерти только людям русской национальности? Нет, мы желаем смерти всем вам - российским гражданам, поддерживающим сво. Но, только им. Ежели Вы обычый человек, а не бот на зарплате ФСБ, если Вы просто жерва российской пропаганды, очеень действенной, надо отдать должное, может и задумаетесь. Хотя, вряд ли. Удачи.
