Ukraine

Ukraine: Chernobly to Open to Tourists

Date: November 30th, 2011 |

The name Chernobyl calls to mind the worst nuclear disaster in history, but in December managers at the nuclear power station hope to start a new chapter for the “Chernobyl Dead Zone.” Managers have announced that they hope to open the site to tourists in December following a ministerial review of safety rules. According to [read more]

Ukraine: Missing Manhole Covers a Pedestrian Hazard

Date: October 20th, 2010 |

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Watch your step when walking about the city of Kyiv. For much of this year the city has been experiencing a rash of missing manhole covers, with many accidents occurring when pedestrians fell in unaware. The covers are missing primarily because thieves pry them up and sell them as scrap metal. As the problem increased [read more]

Russia and Eastern Europe: Economic Crisis Raises Fear of Unrest

Date: April 1st, 2009 |

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The global economic crisis has created fear of civil unrest in Russia and several Eastern European countries as millions have lost their jobs and are turning their anger against their governments. Russia has many towns throughout the country dependent on single industries, a carryover from the Soviet era, and when those industries fail the economies [read more]

Ukraine: Skinhead Attacks Have Increased in Kiev

Date: November 7th, 2006 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Kiev issued an announcement Nov. 3 reminding Americans that racially-motivated attacks by skinheads have increased and “have occurred without provocation in prominent areas of downtown Kiev that are commonly frequented by tourists.” The majority of victims have been of Asian, African or other non-European descent, but all visitors should be vigilant. [read more]

Ukraine

Date: November 30th, 2004 |

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The disputed presidential election has created large demonstrations in Kiev that have remained relatively calm but have the potential to become unruly. Some 200,000 people filled the city�s main square daily for more than a week as the political crisis deepened, and both the government and opposition have called for a new election. Inter-city travel [read more]

Ukraine: Tours to Chernobyl to Begin in January

Date: December 15th, 2010 |

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Anyone looking for a radiant travel experience will soon be able to tour the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl, thanks to a government program to begin in January that will take visitors to the contaminated zone around the reactor that exploded on April 26, 1986. The program will be run by [read more]

Ukraine: Police Hunt Serial Killer, Crime Up

Date: May 13th, 2009 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv reported that police are hunting for a serial killer they believe to be responsible for at least five murders of women ranging in age from 19 to 70 in Kyiv province. The suspect is male, approximately 35 years old, and is believed to dress in a police uniform or priest’s [read more]

Ukraine: Nationalist March Could Cause Conflict

Date: December 24th, 2008 |

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The Ukrainian nationalist organization Svoboda will hold a demonstration and march Jan. 1 in Kiev to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Stepan Bandera, found of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. Svoboda allegedly has ties to other ultra-nationalist, or skinhead, groups and individuals, and confrontations or violence during the demonstration are possible. The [read more]

Ukraine: “Turkey Drop” Scam Fools Tourists

Date: August 8th, 2006 |

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The “turkey drop” wallet scam has become a popular method of robbery in tourist areas of Kiev. An unsuspecting visitor spots a wallet or packet of cash wrapped in clear plastic at his feet. The con-artist picks it up and asks if it is his, showing a wad of currency, and tries to get the [read more]

Ukraine

Date: October 29th, 2002 |

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The availability of tourist facilities and services is uneven throughout the country. Travel is unrestricted but be prepared to show your passport to police on demand. There is little street crime in Ukraine, but when incidents do occur, foreign visitors, perceived to be wealthier than local residents, are usually the targets. Americans of African or [read more]

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