Luhansk Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Good city planning as for the layout of the streets, friendly people that are not prejudiced against any foreigners, beautiful women, lots of inexpensive shopping opportunities at small local markets,... 


Con

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  Poorly maintained roads, much of the city could use a "face-lift", especially infrastructure. 


In a nutshell

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  A beautifull place with wonderful people, paradise on a budget 

 

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Things to Do  

Alexeyev Park Monuments

Alexeyev Park Monuments, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  There is a new monument in Alexeyev Park behind Dzerzhinsky monument.It's in Defense Street ("ulitsa Oboronnaya" in Russian), just opposite Ukraine Leisure Center.This monument was dedicated in 2011 and is devoted to the frontier guards who fell while on duty.The golden... 

Viewing New Monuments

Viewing New Monuments, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  There are several newly dedicated monuments in Luhansk, among them the monument to the victims of the Ukrainian nationalists.This monument stands in what I call Artists’ Alley. This is where the local artists display their works for sale.It is not far from Heroes Square, on... 

Hotels  

Gostinny Dvor

 1 Review and 1 Opinions  My American friend Jack stayed at this new hotel for several days and he was kind enough to take me... 

Luhansk Hotel

 2 Reviews and 7 Opinions  Lugansk hotel is located at the central crossing at 76 Sovetskaya Street. (on the picture here) It's... 

Restaurants  

Azhur: Antiq Gallery

Azhur: Antiq Gallery, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  This cafe is located in Antiq Gallery in Brest Fortress Heroes Block, opposite Dimitrov Block, one bus stop away from the circus.The cafe's name would sound as "tiptop" or "in tiptopshape" in English. So your unsuspecting friend, who knows nothing about this cafe, calling... 

Nevsky: In Former St.Petersburg Street

Nevsky: In Former St.Petersburg Street, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  I thought it was rather original and interesting to have a graduation party at this Old Town restaurant.We celebrated the graduation of our students along with their parents here.This restaurant is located in what was named St.Petersburg Street before 1921.Now it is Lenin... 

Street & Market Vendors: Having a Snack

Street & Market Vendors: Having a Snack, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  This is not a restaurant, of course, just a snack that you can have during your long walk about the city.You can see such vendors near the city markets and inside them, too.During your shopping you can have a bite at Inn cafe at the central market.There are three such cafes... 

Kalinka: At the Eastern Market

Kalinka: At the Eastern Market, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  This cafe is one of the three cafes and snack bar at the Eastern market of Luhansk.There are a lot of tables and you can enjoy the lively relaxed atmosphere here.In the evenings there is live music and entrance fee of 10 UAH.There are also seven separate "cabins" - tables -... 

Pyramid: Egyptian Style Restaurant

Pyramid: Egyptian Style Restaurant, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  This relatively new Egyptian style restaurant in Kurchatov Street offers exotic tea along with “authentic Asian dishes”.There are two halls: one for smokers and another, a smaller one, for non-smokers.The smaller hall can seat twelve persons maximum.The decor of both halls... 

Two Geese: Very Lively Place

Two Geese: Very Lively Place, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  If you want to have lunch being somewhere downtown, you cab hardly find a better place.You can eat just like locals here: the dishes that the local housewives cook for the entire family!The majority of the dishes here belong to the Ukrainian and Russian cuisine.My friend and... 

Pernik: In Oboronnaya Street Downtown

Pernik: In Oboronnaya Street Downtown, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  This nice and cozy cafe is located just next to "Pernik" restaurant.It has tables at the entrance and inside in its two halls, the first one with loud music, though...On the picture you can see the last hall ( by order you enter) that I called "Grotto". In fact, it is called... 

Peshchera: Small Downtown Restaurant

Peshchera: Small Downtown Restaurant, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  The downtown Peshchera restaurant ("Cave" restaurant - in English) is a nice small restaurant is located next to Young Guards Park downtown in St.Etienne Street opposite School 30, at the corner of Kotelnikov Street.It includes two rooms: the first one is a bar and the... 

Nightlife  

East End and West End Clubs: Young People's Refuge

East End and West End Clubs: Young People's Refuge, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  There are a dozen of nightclubs in the city. The majority of the nightclubs is located in the eastern districts of Luhansk (what I call the East End). Others (the new ones) are located in the western districts (what I call the West End). They were dedicated within the last... 

Fifth Element (formerly Pharaoh): In the West End

Fifth Element (formerly Pharaoh): In the West End, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  My friends and I heard of this new nightclub and one day we decided to go there for there was a ballet program at night there. Because of that program the entrance ticket was 40 UAH (plus 10 UAH deposit for the entrance magnet card). The club is open from 8 p.m., but the... 

Transportation  

Our Airport

Our Airport, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  You can get to Luhansk from Kiev and back by plane. There are no other flights to Luhansk from any other Ukrainian city like we used to have before.The air ticket would cost you about $100 and the taxi ride to Boryspil International Airport from downtown Kiev would cost you... 

From the Airport in Kiev to Luhansk

From the  Airport in Kiev to Luhansk, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  mTimetable of Flights,International Airport LuhanskThe flights are performed by a Brazilian turbo jet “Embraer-145” (49 seats, two rows with three seats each, broad aisle, Rolls-Royce engines, 850 km/h).You can try reservation via Vienna: +43 (170) 073-36-56.You can buy the... 

Local Customs  

Watch the Wedding Ceremonies

Watch the Wedding Ceremonies, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  You can watch many newly-weds arriving to Druzhba hotel at the weekend.This place has long become a photo session place for the local newly-weds.They have their pictures taken as a couple and with their relatives and friends.There is a symbolic bridge near the hotel and the... 

Celebrations in City Districts

Celebrations in City Districts, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  Holiday Program in the City DistrictsArtyom District December 26, 10 a.m. – Dedication of the District's New Year's Day Tree: square in front of the District Soviet; December 27 – 31 – Children’s sports competitions “Merry Starts” (District Soviet Square); December 29, 10... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Spiking in Luhansk

Spiking in Luhansk, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  I’ve read this tip on VT and I am thankful to planxty for it.I completely agree with it:“A problem (not specific to London by any means) is "spiking" of drinks in bars / nightclubs. By "spiking" I don't mean slipping extra vodka in an orange juice, but the use of seriously... 

Being Invited to Table

Being Invited to Table, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  One day my American friend and I were sitting at a bar having beer. Soon another company from a neighboring table, hearing that we speak English, started inviting us over to their table.My American friend was affable enough to agree and we went over to their table. The guys... 

What to Pack  

Everyday Hustle

Everyday Hustle, Luhansk

 hunterV Says:   Bring slip-on shoes with you (no shoelaces!). According to our customs we have to take off our shoes when we enter other people’s apartments or your own.Having slip-on shoes will rid you of the hassle of messing with your shoelaces several times a day.Wearing a pocketed... 

Off The Beaten Path  

"The Sea of Luhansk"

"The Sea of Luhansk", Luhansk

 hunterV Says:  If time permits, you can also see the Sea of Luhansk, an artificial lake at the River Olkhovka on the western outskirts of the city.We could have lunch at "Apsny" Abkhazian restaurant at the lakeshore (until it was closed in 2008)It was nice to take pictures of the unique... 

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 Ukraine's Far East - *-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*-.-*- .-*-.-*-.-*-.-*- Luhansk is the easternmost city of Ukraine... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Dear, I'm a men with Belguin Nationality...and stay for the moment in Roemenie calafat,and want to travel this year to... 

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A: 1) As a Belgian citizen you don't need a visa for neither Romania nor Ukraine (visiting as a tourist!) 2) I'm pretty sure that if you meet an Ukrainian women whom you... 

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Ukraine's Far East

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~~ Luhansk ~~ June 2005

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 Luhansk in the summer is a wonderous place. I enjoyed the parks and the cafes very much! Lugansk is full of friendly people, If you try and learn their language, they seem happy to help. 

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My Luhansk Experience

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 After connecting through Kyiv, I arrived at Luhansk airport (VSP) late at night. Being accustomed to travelling in the US, Carribbean, etc., I would call it a "no frills" airport... waiting at the... 

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Luhans'k

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 My first time to Luhans'k was in January of 2003. I didn't know exactly what to expect, and after the long flights from Los Angeles to Zurich, Zurich to Kiev, Kiev to Donetsk, then a 2 hour car ride... 

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Lugansk... summer of 2002

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 I had been to most of Europe, but never to eastern Europe or a fsu country. I had decided on the Ukraine for more than one reason, but mostly for the culture and the people. Not knowing what to expect... 

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