Keith
@keith841
American looking for information about Ukraine
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About me
American
Lives in Uzhgorodskiy Raion, Zakarpatti
Speaks English and basic Russian
Registration: 27 January 2012
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Selling House with Land. Can an expat buy it by martinodesa
Hi there I was asked a few days ago about buying land as a expat in the Ukraine. In short as it stands you are not able to buy just land. But you can buy property with land attached. You often find in the villages houses for sale with land, these ...
Thanks, thats good information. I'm interested in buying a house with land in Ukraine, but It makes me nervous about somehow loosing it and the money because of the laws or something. I want to be sure it's legally solid. Of course now we ... Read More
Retiring in Ukraine by Kevin-SA
Hi, I’ve been to Ukraine 6 times. I’ve been to Kiev, Kharkiv and Odessa. I really like Odessa lifestyle and am thinking about retiring there. How much would one need to retire comfortably in Ukraine and which other cities/towns are good ...
Hello Kevin, I haven't checked back in here to the site for awhile. Are you in Ukraine now? My wife is from Uzhgorod, but if you like more lively lifestyle with more "night life"then the bigger cities would be better such as Nicolaev. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Yes, it helps. I think you're right. The first time I went to Ukraine in 2012 I was alone and didn't know anyone. I stayed for three months and became very bored. Thank goodness for the internet. I went to various cities and Milolaev as ... Read More
Retiring in Ukraine by Kevin-SA
Hi, I’ve been to Ukraine 6 times. I’ve been to Kiev, Kharkiv and Odessa. I really like Odessa lifestyle and am thinking about retiring there. How much would one need to retire comfortably in Ukraine and which other cities/towns are good ...
Hello Kevin, My name is Keith. Good question. Ive been to Ukraine 3 times. I think you could retire there easily with a minimal American pension and live a nice life. I would love to spend at least a couple of years there, but I want to rent a ... Read More
Odessa Airport Taxi Alert by Sierra44
For those of you thinking of travelling to Odessa in the near future and if you have not been there before, please be aware of this: Taxi drivers at Odessa airport are very "persistent" even when you tell them that you are meeting with ...
I was swarmed by two taxi drivers at Borispol Airport who looked like fresh out of prison. One had a scar across his face from a knife slash. They hounded me even after telling them multiple times politely, No thank you in the Airport lobby area. I ... Read More
Ukrainian dating by Sierra44
Hi all. I'm currently 67 and retired and living in the UK. I first went to Ukraine to visit a lady I had contacted on the site "Elena's Models" in May 2009. The lady came from Krivoy Rog and, as there was no airport there, I ...
Hello Sierra44, I'm 54 and have been to Ukraine 3 times and stayed 3 months each time and to Russia for 2 months. My first trip was in 2012. For me they have been trips of a lifetime. Very exciting and adventurous. I also had some challenging ... Read More
Do you speak Ukrainian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking fluently Ukrainian is essential for a successful integration in Ukraine. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Ukrainian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
The main thing is to speak some Russian.My wife is from western Ukraine where they mostly use Ukrainian. She says I dont need to know Ukrainian. I think if I did learn some Ukrainian, people would respect that, but learning Russian is not so easy ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Jeff, It sounds very exciting what you're doing! My wife is Ukrainian so maybe it's a little different,but I understand being married is the easiest way. I looked into it and was told I have to start the paperwork outside of Ukraine ... Read More
Any info and advice on life in Sumy Ukraine for a retired Ex-Pat by pdesjard
Hello there all, Can anyone help in passing on information about life in Sumy? I may soon be living there when I get married to a Ukrainian lady, so would like any advice about general way of life and daily living.As a retired British expat I'd ...
Hello Barney, Wondering about an update. Did you get married and move to Sumy? How did it workout for you and are you still there? Read More
Pets in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Ukraine have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Ukraine? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Ive noticed the same thing. Especially in villages,dogs and cats are usually not let inside at anytime of the year. They might have a dog house which may or may not have an old filthy small blanket for them to lay on. They dont seem to care about ... Read More
Are you happy in Ukraine? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Ukraine? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
What a wonderful story. The part about the UK is sad of course and here in my country the USA is becoming the same. My wife is Ukrainian and we are carefully watching the situation here. The morals and social situation here are going down the ... Read More
gun laws for foreigners by sempei.ray
Hi, can anyone give me some accurate information on - gun laws for foreigners in Ukraine. We are buying a home in a village, and I would like to do some hunting, perhaps a shotgun for duck and rabbit, and maybe if the law allows it a rifle for ...
I would say hire a translator,THEN go to the police station so there is no misunderstanding. Read More
gun laws for foreigners by sempei.ray
Hi, can anyone give me some accurate information on - gun laws for foreigners in Ukraine. We are buying a home in a village, and I would like to do some hunting, perhaps a shotgun for duck and rabbit, and maybe if the law allows it a rifle for ...
My wife is Ukrainian and doesnt know exactly,but thinks foreigners aren't allowed to have guns there. Many times even the police dont know and a foreigner going into a police station asking about guns may get you detained and a big hassle. ... Read More
Export of Ukrainian honey by GreyKyiv
I remember someone here wanted to export honey from Ukraine. Here are interesting numbers according to the state tax service: Ukraine exported in January - October of 2015 honey with the total cost of USD 60 mln, including USD 8.4 mln solely in ...
Sounds like good logic. Read More
Export of Ukrainian honey by GreyKyiv
I remember someone here wanted to export honey from Ukraine. Here are interesting numbers according to the state tax service: Ukraine exported in January - October of 2015 honey with the total cost of USD 60 mln, including USD 8.4 mln solely in ...
I like it! Sounds very interesting. I know how to do all the bee keeping. I have about 85 hives now. I just found a company in the US that would buy my Ukrainian honey. So, in your opinion, IF Russia actually invaded and took over Ukraine, would ... Read More