Rubizhne Travel Guide

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Explore Rubizhne

Things to Do  

Bathing in the Lake

Bathing in the Lake, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  Ozero Pesochnoye (in Russian) - Sandy Lake - is located on the city outskirts not far from where Kharkiv Street ends.This lake has long been the favorite bathing destination for lots of city residents.It is included into the list of ecologically safe lakes of Luhansk... 

Restaurants  

Chantal: Old Town Cafe

Chantal: Old Town Cafe, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This cafe has recently been dedicated.It stands next to the City Military Committee and across the street from the City Militia Administration in the old business area of the former School Street (now Vladimir Smirnov Street).The cafe has two cozy halls inside and a terrace... 

Tasty Hut: Meet the Locals!

Tasty Hut: Meet the Locals!, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This bar is located right in front of the entrance to Rubizhne Branch of the East-Ukrainian University and is frequented by lots of local young people.There are tables inside the bar and outside it.This is where you can have different drinks (mostly beer) and... 

Little Beacon: Moscow Avenue Bar

Little Beacon: Moscow Avenue Bar, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  One day I happened to walk nearby and dropped in at this beer bar for the first time in my life.In fact, I used to pass it lots of times by bus on my way home, but it had never occurred to me to just drop in and have a bite there.The bar is a family enterprise. It is... 

Gourmand: Moscow Avenue Cafe

Gourmand: Moscow Avenue Cafe, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This is a nice cafe located on the northern outskirts in a quiet area in Moscow Avenue.The cafe has a splendid decor, a good menu and affable staff.There is one large hall with a dancing floor and two half-floors: an upper one and a lower one. They have two VIP rooms: a red... 

Cozachok: Mostly for Locals

Cozachok: Mostly for Locals, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  The name of this tiny bar implies Little Cossack.It is located in the central market area, between the bus stop in Liberators Street and the second hand market. The Thirteen Chairs pub is behind the fence.This bar has a wagon-style hall where you can order your drinks and a... 

Beer Loga: Sports Bar

Beer Loga: Sports Bar, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This restaurant is located in the area of Fanat store at 7a Mendeleyev Street.It has a nice quiet area with several apartment houses.It's a local sports bar where you can enjoy lots of different matches, not necessarily dine and have alot of meals.The bar's name implies den.... 

Melnitsa ("Mill"): Young People's Place

Melnitsa ("Mill"): Young People's Place, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This downtown summer cafe with such a special name is located opposite the main square.It has a tent hall and a summer terrace.You can have a snack and a beer or two with your local friends there or even order a meal.Most customers there only have a snack and a beer.You can... 

Bee: Local Beer Bar

Bee: Local Beer Bar, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  I have discovered this pub recently when I went there with my friends.This must be the only "cowboy" cafe in Rubizhne. Everything about the decor reminds you of the "Wild West" times. They even have a "leather map" of America that is nice to look at and to study while you... 

Nightlife  

Victory Street: Our Traditional Walk

Victory Street: Our Traditional Walk, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  My wife and I, when we visit our parents in Rubizhne, like to take a walk along Victory Street past Lenin Square and Chernobyl Memorial to Lenin Street and then turn right to the new cathedral.Then we walk back past Absolute Supermarket and turn left to Mir Street ("Peace... 

Leisure Center: City Parties

Leisure Center: City Parties, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  Lots of different dance and show programs are held in the building of the city leisure center called Kirov Palace of Culture in Lenin Square.The parties are held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and start at 7 p.m.Please follow the ads downtown. casual but neat 

Transportation  

By Bus from Luhansk

By Bus from Luhansk, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  There are buses to Rubizhne/Kreminne and back to Luhansk that run on about an hour frequency.It takes about 2.5 hours to get there from Luhansk.There are minibuses and sometimes big 30 or 40-seats coaches.The ticket price is around 30 UAH (around $4).You can also take a... 

Sites By Bus

Sites By Bus, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  You can take a bus provided you have some local friends to help you.Buses 101, 108, 109 and 115 are the most popular routes.You pay to the bus conductor as you enter the bus. The bus fare is 1.5 UAH.They all depart according to the time table. It is published in city... 

Shopping  

Central Market: Shortage of Goods? None!

Central Market: Shortage of Goods? None!, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  If you want to buy any goods (not only industrial ones, but also food), why not go to the Central Market located next to the bus terminal and to see the great choice they have there?Visiting the market can be a must in every city. This is where you can study the prices and... 

Local Customs  

Visiting My Native School

Visiting My Native School, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  Like other school-leavers, I have often visited School # 3 that I left in 1977.Now only one teacher who used to teach me still works at this school. I like visiting my school and talking to her and to other teachers.You can take a look at the school's web site. 

Glory to Heroes!

Glory to Heroes!, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  There is a war memorial at the old city cemetery too. It stands at the mass grave of Soviet soldiers and officers who fell in the battles for the liberation of Rubizhne in January 1943.It is not so well known as all other war memorials of the city since very few visitors... 

Tourist Traps  

Exploring the Stalin Era Park

Exploring the Stalin Era Park, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  The park is limited by Labor Square and Bohdan Khmelnitsky Street, Kirov Street and Liberators Street.The park is an old neglected place, although there is a high-end cafe there: Caesar Сafe near the old city fountain and the old staircase with two lions.There are a... 

A Stroll in the Old City Park

A Stroll in the Old City Park, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  If your new friends, tipsy locals, happen to invite you for a stroll in the old city park, make sure they do not leave you there! "A tipsy and lonely foreigner in the park? Well, that's too much! He should be taught a lesson!" That's what local passers-by - especially "cool... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Afghan War Memorial

Afghan War Memorial, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  This memorial is located in the city park in Liberators Street behind the City Council Square and near the Ukrtelekom building. It was dedicated on October 26, 1999 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Afghanistan.Some videos on... 

For Kids and Their Parents

For Kids and Their Parents, Rubizhne

 hunterV Says:  A fairy-tale castle with a café, fountains, merry-go-rounds, an electric train, dancing grounds and other attractions – this is what awaits kids and their parents who come to relax in this new park.It is open from 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.The park was built... 

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