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Favorite thing: Just a heads up for travelers. In Sevastopol (and across Ukraine as well) non-perscription medicines are NOT available at grocery stores. You will need to stop by a dedicated pharmacy, pronounced "apteka" in Russian. If you are familiar enough with the Russian language and can read the cyrilic it will be easy to find one of the myriad of pharmacies that are practically on every other corner.
The first time I took my wife to Ukraine, we flew to Kiev straight from Kenya. Following our African adventure she was in need of some over the counter medicine and I didn't know enough Russian to find her what she needed. She suffered through the trip until we got back to the States. Hopefully this will prevent anything similar from happening to you!
If you have a phrase book use it to ask any passerby where the nearest pharmacy is and they should be able to point you in the right direction. Don't have a phrase book? Try this easy to carry and use Rough Guide Russian phrase book! Since the topic today is pharmacies/medicine I'm glad to say most phrase books including my recommendation above have a "medical" section that you can use once you find the pharmacy.
Nearly all pharmacies are denoted by a green cross and green block font for the Russian word "аптека" above the entrance.
The most centrally located pharmacy for visitors near the waterfront or downtown/center area is on Nakhimov Street in between Hotel Sevastopol and McDonalds - right where the bus stop happens to be. (pictured right). There is also one immediately to the left of McDonalds if you are facing the front door (pictured above).
If you have a cold symptoms, sore throat or fever try Gripex Max (pictured left) - taking one or two every 12 hours, has worked for me incredibly well, so much so that I actually have carried them with me BACK to the States :-) However, I have no idea what is in them so I can't guarantee your experience.
Something of note - many prescription strength drugs are available over the counter with no doctors visit or prescription needed. Just explain your condition and if the pharmacy carries it they shouldn't have any objection to selling it to you.
Of course, the Ukrainian medical culture is quite different than what most Westerners will be familiar with and they do not carry western brand medications (that I have seen anyway). So don't bother asking for a specific brand - just ask for the condition/symptoms you need treated.
If you want the best stuff they have use your phrase book to say "something strong" or the like. When all else fails point, gesture and speak loudly :-)
Updated Aug 11, 2010
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Favorite thing: Pokrovsky Cathedral is situated on Bol'shaya Morskaya street. The cathedral was built in 1905 by Feldman architect. After WWII was partially destroyed and closed in 1962. In 1994 the cathedral was returned to Orthodox Church.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Cathedral is situated in the center of the city, on Suvorov street. The cathedral was built in 1848-1888. In 1851 admiral Lazarev was buried in the crypt, and during Krym war Kornilov, Istomin and Nakhimov were buried here as well. That's why the cathedral has a name 'admirals' crypt'. In 1931, though, the crypt was open and remains were burnt down. In 1991 the cathedral was returned to the church. During the restoration works the bones were found in the crypt that were re-buried officially.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: A.Kazarsky was commander of theMercury little ship, who in 1829 could fight against two big Turkish ships. On the monument there is sign "to Kazarsky, the example for the next generations". It is the first monument that was placed in the city.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Monument was built in 1905, to 50th anniversary of Krym war. The story is that many sailboat were flooded in the bay that to make hard to come close to the city for the enemy ships. The monument is near of Sea Boulevard (10 meters in the sea).
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Count Pier is quite well-known symbol of Sevastopol'. The pier was built in in 1848 by Upton architect. The first proved project was without colonade but later it was added. The view to Sevostopol Bay and some Navy ships is open from the pier.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Nakhimov Square is situated near of Sevastopol' Bay and it is the central part of the city. On the square there is monument to the one of the heroes of Krym War, admiral Pavel Nakhimov. The monument was open in November of 1898 (sculptor Schroder and painter Bilderling). In 1928 the monument was destroyed and Lenin's statue was placed here. But in 1959 Lenin statue was moved in other place and the new monument to Nakhimov was situated sculptor Tomsky and architect Arefiev).
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Navy Museum was opened in 1869, in 1892 the museum is in the house that could be seen nowadays. The exhibits are related with defense of the city during Krym war and its heroes. The museum was reopened in 1948 after reconstruction. Just the opposite of the museum in 2008 the monument to Russian Empress Ekaterina II The Great was open.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Seamen club is situated on Ushakov square. It is the building with a stylish tower. The building was built in 1954 by Bogdanov and Kireev architects in honour of the 100th anniversary of Krym war. The club is a place for the dramathic theatre.
Written Sep 20, 2009
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Favorite thing: Sevastopol’ has long since been known all over the world as the city of the Russian naval glory as a firm stronghold in the South of Russia. Its name which translated from the Greek means "majestic", "worthy of admiration" has been justified by the whole more than two-century-long history of the city.
The history of Sevastopol inseparably connected with that of the Black Sea Fleet was being shaped out and enriched by the feats of the Russian sailors. It was no accident that the city's and Fleet's chronicle at the earliest period had to its credit the names of the illustrious Russian naval commanders - Ushakov, Lazarev, Kornilov, Nakhimov.
Written Apr 12, 2007
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