Kharkiv Travel Guide

 
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  •   Kharkiv
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  Many more parks, theatres,clubs, night clubs, disco-clubs, fast foods, restorations, hotels, supermarkets. 


Con

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  Taxi drivers, the winther, 


In a nutshell

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  Both Old and Modern Ukrainian City 

 

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Things to Do  

Visiting Art Galleries

Visiting Art Galleries, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  Municipal gallery has different exhibitions: history, modern arts. etc.“AVEK” Gallery: you can see "Sea Symphony” exhibition, traveling exhibitions, etc.Phone: 194 276Address: 70 Sumskaya Street“Maestro” Gallery:Personal exhibitions of local artistsPhone: 40 50 15Address: 25... 

History Museum

History Museum, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  It’s one of the oldest museums in Ukraine, a center of the country study of Kharkiv region.Kharkiv region is known to have been Free Village Area in old Russia. That was the place where runaway serfs could have a piece of land to settle, explore and live there without fear... 

Movie Theaters

Movie Theaters, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  There are nine movie theaters in the city, among them Kinopalats , ("Movie Palace") that is located in the Small Hall of the Opera and Ballet Theater called KHATOB for short (you can see the facade of Khatob on the picture). This movie theater is “the city’s only... 

Lisopark, Kharkiv

Lisopark, Kharkiv, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Sumska Street leads to Lisopark (forest park area). The Memorial Complex to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) and the Memorial to the victims of the totalitarian regime, which was opened in 2000 are situated here. Then the street unfolds into Belhorod... 

10 Radnarkomivska Street, Kharkiv

10 Radnarkomivska Street, Kharkiv, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  The mansion, used to be owned by O. Beketov himself, is situated at 10 Radnarkomivska Street, where the House of Scientists is quartered at present.This mansion was featured as a sample of domestic architecture in World Architecture History printed by Baranovskyi.The mansion... 

The Sunday School of Kh. Alchevska, Kharkiv

The Sunday School of Kh. Alchevska, Kharkiv, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  The above mentioned edifice at 9 Radnarkomivska Street, built by the architect O. Beketov in 1869 for the Sunday School of Kh. Alchevska, should be mentioned separately.Founded in 1862, the School was initially situated in the house owned by the Alchevskis in... 

Kharkiv Art Museum

Kharkiv Art Museum, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Its collection is by right considered one of the most valuable in Ukraine.The history of this unique collection of the works of Art can be traced back to 1805, when V. Karazin bought for Kharkiv University 2477 graphic canvases of West European painters. At that time the... 

11 Radnarkomivska Street, Kharkiv

11 Radnarkomivska Street, Kharkiv, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  The mansion at 11 Radnarkomivska Street, which used to belong to Ivan Ihnatyshchev, a respected Kharkivite, the owner of a major Rossia brewery, was also built after O. Beketov’s design project in 1913. In compliance with the plan, the «П»-shaped building has an... 

Hotels  

Aurora Hotel

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Chichikov Hotel

 2 Reviews and 25 Opinions  My friends fron London, England stayed at the Chichikov Hotel for 5 days in July 2007. The hotel is... 

Restaurants  

ARMAGEDON: Sexy Extream Restaurant in Kharkiv!

ARMAGEDON: Sexy Extream Restaurant in Kharkiv!, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Restaurant "ARMAGEDON" works with 11:00 and up to last client! Cosy, illusive conditions, silent, pleasant music and magnificent European kitchen are favourably emphasized by excellent service! My fovorite dish from this restaurant is Lyulya-Kebab with chiken.Price: 28 UAH 

Puska: Go in another place

Puska: Go in another place, Kharkiv

 baronfm Says:  The place is nice but not the people and the bill.Too much expensive for a such bad quality.Go to the Chato restaurant, is really better and for the same price you have the smile and the knidness of people with a better food !!! Nothing ! 

Potato House: Mix Mexican and Ukrainian Food!

Potato House: Mix Mexican and Ukrainian Food!, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Very original food! :) My favorite dish from this restaurant is Buritos (Буритос) - a greater wheaten flat cake, forcemeat-grill with vegetables or with other stuffing.Price: ~ 9-15 UAH 

Rafinad: Very original food and restaurant in Kharkiv!

Rafinad: Very original food and restaurant in Kharkiv!, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Cosy interior, a variety of dishes, tasty and nutritious breakfasts, and also author's recipes from one of the best the chief-cooks of Kharkiv. My favorite dish from this restaurant is Armenian Dolma.Price: 30 UAH 

Pushka: Best restaurant in Kharkiv!

Pushka: Best restaurant in Kharkiv!, Kharkiv

 Viktosha Says:  Three-tier building with a wine cellar and a summer terrace. Nice, romantic place. Good food and suitable prices. I like this dish from this restaurant: Aristocratic veal meat under wine sauce with broccoli and almonds... 

Nightlife  

Zeppelin: rock n roll bar sometimes with live music

Zeppelin: rock n roll bar sometimes with live music, Kharkiv

 socheid Says:  Zeppelin bills itself as a rock n roll bar. When I was there a rock bar would have seemed a better description. There is a big picture of Led Zeppelin behind the stage and the music being played was the likes of Guns n Roses. However I am told that earlier in the day... 

Railway Station: Relax at the Fountains

Railway Station: Relax at the Fountains, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  I have always liked people watching and relaxing at the railway station square.There are several fountains with benches around them where you can sit waiting for your train or just relaxing after your day trips.There are many places for a photo session there. casual 

Transportation  

Getting Around Kharkiv

Getting Around Kharkiv, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  There are a lot of taxi services in Kharkiv.Call “061 taxi” dialing 19 52 45 (mobile) in the city; Call “Pagio” taxi: 27 46 36, 27 38 91.take the underground – the cheapest and the fastest way of traveling in the city. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Money stealer

Money stealer, Kharkiv

 rollaz Says:  I was in Kharkov in 2007, with 2 friends of mine, and we had a very bad experience with an agency, that seems to be good, but after, we had a very bad surprise.We talked with a woman called Elena S. , that showed us all stuff of apartment she was going to rent us, so we... 

Rules of behave..

Rules of behave.., Kharkiv

 Giovanni_ITA Says:  When in Kharkov you are probably untouchable and respected by Police but a right person to treath by their power. Try to keep away from police, they're really hungry of your money, and every things they say to treath are just ***s to make you feel fear. Give them money... 

Tourist Traps  

Police ask always money

Police ask always money, Kharkiv

 Giovanni_ITA Says:  When you are in Ukraine keep away from police, and from possible ways to let them stop you, especially to drive a car there. They're always look for a way to pretend you are in trouble, even if you are perfect and regular with documents. They keep you outside in the cold... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Kharkiv Champagne

Kharkiv Champagne, Kharkiv

 hunterV Says:  Taste Kharkiv champagne – one of the well-known Ukrainian brands!There are different sorts of champagne: dry, semi-dry (“Vistory Day”, “Flamingo”), sweet, semi-sweet; sparkling wine such as “Old Kharkiv”, “Lyubava”, “Golden Champagne”. Kharkiv champagne factory also produces... 

The Place

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The People

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 KHARKIV - THE FIRST CAPITAL OF UKRAINE - The present architectural pattern of Kharkiv has been developing for more than three centuries and has been influenced by various conditions of the life, habits and traditions of the Ukrainian people... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  What is the best way to travel from Kharkov to Dniepropetrovsky 

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A: Bus. It's not far away 

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KHARKIV - THE FIRST CAPITAL OF UKRAINE

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 The present architectural pattern of Kharkiv has been developing for more than three centuries and has been influenced by various conditions of the life, habits and traditions of the Ukrainian people... 

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Ukrainian St.Petersburg

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 The history of Kharkiv dates back to the 17th century. In 1654 a fortified settlement was founded at the confluence of two rivers known as the Kharkiv and the Lopan. The settlement was founded on the... 

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Kharkov

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 In Kharkov there is this beautiful opera. Beautiful architechkture. In the basemendt there is some shops. There are plays both daytime and in the evening. 

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Kharkov

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 Kharkov, or in ukrainian - Kharkiv - was founded in 1653 and is situated in the North-East of Ukraine. Very beautiful city, big art cultural center. The first Kharkiv's University was openned in 1805... 

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Vodkraine

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kharkiv. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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