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There are numerous vendors at The Duke in Maritime Boulevard (Primorsky Boulevard) offering you lots of souvenirs including those dating back to the Soviet times.
I would describe it as a trap because lots of foreigners are attracted by the good-looking Soviet orders made of silver and guilded ones dating back to the times of the World War II.
The problem is that they are sold freely for $10-$15 a piece like the one on the picture - the Order of the Patriotic War, First Class;
But you can hardly take them home through our strict customs at the airport for according to the Ukrainian legislature they belong to historical values and may not be taken across the stateborder...
My American friend whom I saw off at the airport had to give me three orders back hoping to be able to take them home some day later...When?...
Buy some simple badges and not orders that belong to historical values.
If you still have them, try to make a happy face passing the Ukrainian customs at the airport red lane, especially after your baggage has been X-rayed and your souvenirs have been discovered. They will be confiscated without any ceremonies...
Just smile it off...Remember the soldiers and officers had to fight for those orders during the whole war...
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When we arrived in Odessa, first we wanted to find a place to sleep. We checked in our guide-book for some reasonable priced hotels and went to see what they can offer. To our surprise and disappointment and concern all were full. Then we tried at some local tourist office where the lady told us it won't be easy to find a place to stay just for that day but for some 5 days.
If you want to stay in Odessa in summer, make sure you book in advance or you'll end up wandering around searching for a free bed.
Luckily we found a place to stay. Check my hotels & accomodations tip. Leave a Comment
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