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Ukraine, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide

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There has never been a better time to travel to Ukraine with visas no longer necessary for most tourists. Visitors to the country will discover traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites providing a contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. Sites can easily be explored by rail, river cruise, or sea ferry, and also on foot–the ideal way to take in rustic villages of old-world eastern Europe.
 
Features include:
 
*Detailed coverage of new hotels and restaurants
 
*A region-by-region guide to the provinces, including the stunning Crimean peninsula
 
*Kiev–the birthplace of Slavic civilization–in fresh detail
 
*Thorough language section in both Russian and Ukraine

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Ukraine is something of an enigma for the visitor. The largest country in Europe, it remains one of the least visited, yet it has retained the rustic beauty of old-world eastern Europe, and its place names are heavy with historical significance: Kiev, Crimea, Sevastopol, Odessa, Chernobyl.
Meander south along the Dnepr River from the golden domes of Kiev to the Black Sea, or head west across expansive wheatfields to the mystical Carpathian Mountains. No matter where you go, author Andrew Evans combines comprehensive practical information with a personal understanding of the country and its people.
Inside you will find information on: Kiev: birthplace of Slavic civilization; getting around, including rail travel and a cruising guide; the Crimea; churches, monasteries, and sacred sites; short walks and long-distance treks; essential words and phrases in Ukrainian and Russian.
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Ukraine is situated in eastern Europe at 49 N and 32 E, and shares borders with Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. Read the first page

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marshrutka run,
standard sgls,
remodelled rooms,
dbl beds,
sgl room,
local excursions

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Black Sea,
World War,
Soviet Union,
Kievan Rus,
Crimean Tatar,
Catherine the Great,
Russian Empire,
Maidan Nezalezhnosti,
Karla Marksa,
Crimean War,
Red Army,
Dnepr River,
Bohdan Khmelnytsky,
Andriyivsky Uzviz,
Prince Vladimir,
Mount Hoverla,
Caves Monastery,
Askania Nova,
Communist Party,
Orange Revolution,
New Russia,
Zaporizhian Sich,
Tsar Nikolai,
Ukrainian Orthodoxy,
Ukrainian Carpathians

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Best guide to Ukraine (reviewed by Ukrainian!), April 4, 2004
This review is from: Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

Having done some travelling before and being familiar with a usual “average tourist” style of travel guides available on the market I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing style of Andrew Evans’ writing. He evidently did some in-depth study and managed to capture the essence of the Ukrainian culture in a short space of the first part of the book. I particularly enjoyed a brief overview of the Ukraine’s history in the second chapter. I also liked the way Andrew presented Ukrainians with some witty comments in the third chapter of the book and could not agree more with him about the importance of getting to know the local people wherever one is travelling to. The second part of the book (”The Guide”) provides concise information on pretty much all major destinations in Ukraine with some very practical advice on transport, accommodation etc. Being born in Odessa and living there for 20 years I enjoyed reading about my birthplace and hope that the positive outlook given by Andrew in his book will encourage many more tourists to visit this beautiful city. I hope very much that with the increasing number of visitors to Ukraine the word will spread about the hidden corners of this East European country and that this will generate a much deserved positive coverage for Ukraine in the Western media. I see this book as a pioneer in this area paving the way for other publications about Ukraine. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is travelling or consider travelling to Ukraine. Those who are particularly interested in Ukraine’s capital city – Kiev, may find very useful to read a separate Bradt’s city guide due later this year. See their website for more information – www.bradtguides.com

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It is rare to find a really great travel guide. As a genre, they are as a general rule, pretty weak. Yet as a general rule, Bradt publishes pretty good travel guides. Most include some cultural and historical info on the locations, and have well researched suggestions.

Amongst these above-average guides, Andrew Evans’ Ukraine Guide is exceptional, as it is a truly outstanding piece of work. Evans clearly spent a lot of time in the country, and understands its diversity, rich history, and geopolitical significance. And–more importantly–he knows a huge amount of relevant info for travelers.

Evans seems to really care about the reader, and wants to ensure not only that they eat well and travel comfortably, but that they see what they need to see. Whether you are in Kiev or Crimea for 2 days, or spending a month exploring the nation, The Bradt Guide is all you will need to navigate the right route. You’ll have plenty of relevant background and cultural info for wherever you go–be it to the beach in the south, to a coal town in the mountains, or to the capital city.

The Bradt Ukraine guide has plenty of key info–like a travelers’ phrasebook in both Russian and Ukrainian (and guidance on where to speak which), good maps and stunning pics. This guide is a must-have for any Ukraine traveler.

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Mixed : Lutsk / Mykolayiv, August 18, 2005
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This review is from: Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

Lots of helpful infomation covering history, religion, language and many cities, not just the capital. An appendix gives some basic vocabulary in Russian and Ukrainian. I visited Lutsk and Mykolayiv as well as Kiev in September of 2005.

Information regarding Lutsk was helpful, however the review of Mykolayiv was unduely negative. I found the people there very hospitable and it was as nice as any other Ukrainian city. Mykolayiv has an excellent shipbuilding museum, some great musical talent, and the best zoo in the country.

The book has only a few color photos, and the maps are B&W. Color would have been nice on the Kiev metro transit map (which features a red, blue and green line). A future revision should identify the sites of the ‘Orange Revolution’ last winter (2004/2005).

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential reading for Ukraine
My only mistake in buying this book was not allowing enough time to read and learn from it before I went.
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Published 2 months ago by Sara J. Smiley


5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Travel Guide
We purchased this book before touring Ukraine in the Spring of 2009. We found it to be the most helpful of any of the guides for traveling through this wonderful country.
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Published 4 months ago by Giana G. Hulet


2.0 out of 5 stars
Needs updating and to be more helpful with Cyrillic
In general, a good book and was a generally helpful guide with good info on the main sites and destinations.
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Published 12 months ago by R. C. Schmults


5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Value
Dollar for Dollar, ounce for ounce, this is the best travelguide on Ukraine of the 10 that I have read or bought over the last 10 years while traveling and living in Ukraine.
Published 14 months ago by Brad Bannister


3.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of up to date info missing!
I actually live and work here in Kiev and I purchased The Bradt Travel Guide to help me plan some upcoming day trips as well as to get some updates on places of interest here in…
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Published 17 months ago by G. Villagran


4.0 out of 5 stars
The best there is, period.
Want proof that Bradt’s got Ukraine figured out? Look at the relative absence of other travel guides for this fascinating country.
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Published 18 months ago by J. L. Albee


1.0 out of 5 stars
Bradt guide to Ukraine
I bought book for forthcoming trip to Ukraine. Before packing it looked at index and was disappointed to find that the last page, 439 was wrinkled and had a hole 2 thumbs wide at…
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Published 18 months ago by Joann B. Aviel


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This makes a great pre-trip read and trip companion
I’m heading to Kiev, southern Ukraine and the Crimea this fall. This book has been a great introduction to the history of the region; I’ll definitely bring it with me on the trip!
Published 21 months ago by Manya


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A Ukrainian who hasn’t been there yet
The “Bradt” Ukraine book helped to make my decision to journey to Italy, Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia with the information from my “Lonely Planet” book.
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Published 21 months ago by L. Sanderson


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very well researched, complete coverage
This was my first experience using a Bradt guide and I was pleasantly surprised by how informative and well-written this book is.
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  1. This review is from: Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

    Having done some travelling before and being familiar with a usual “average tourist” style of travel guides available on the market I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing style of Andrew Evans’ writing. He evidently did some in-depth study and managed to capture the essence of the Ukrainian culture in a short space of the first part of the book. I particularly enjoyed a brief overview of the Ukraine’s history in the second chapter. I also liked the way Andrew presented Ukrainians with some witty comments in the third chapter of the book and could not agree more with him about the importance of getting to know the local people wherever one is travelling to. The second part of the book (”The Guide”) provides concise information on pretty much all major destinations in Ukraine with some very practical advice on transport, accommodation etc. Being born in Odessa and living there for 20 years I enjoyed reading about my birthplace and hope that the positive outlook given by Andrew in his book will encourage many more tourists to visit this beautiful city. I hope very much that with the increasing number of visitors to Ukraine the word will spread about the hidden corners of this East European country and that this will generate a much deserved positive coverage for Ukraine in the Western media. I see this book as a pioneer in this area paving the way for other publications about Ukraine. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is travelling or consider travelling to Ukraine. Those who are particularly interested in Ukraine’s capital city – Kiev, may find very useful to read a separate Bradt’s city guide due later this year. See their website for more information – www. bradtguides. com

  2. It is rare to find a really great travel guide. As a genre, they are as a general rule, pretty weak. Yet as a general rule, Bradt publishes pretty good travel guides. Most include some cultural and historical info on the locations, and have well researched suggestions. Amongst these above-average guides, Andrew Evans’ Ukraine Guide is exceptional, as it is a truly outstanding piece of work. Evans clearly spent a lot of time in the country, and understands its diversity, rich history, and geopolitical significance. And–more importantly–he knows a huge amount of relevant info for travelers. Evans seems to really care about the reader, and wants to ensure not only that they eat well and travel comfortably, but that they see what they need to see. Whether you are in Kiev or Crimea for 2 days, or spending a month exploring the nation, The Bradt Guide is all you will need to navigate the right route. You’ll have plenty of relevant background and cultural info for wherever you go–be it to the beach in the south, to a coal town in the mountains, or to the capital city. The Bradt Ukraine guide has plenty of key info–like a travelers’ phrasebook in both Russian and Ukrainian (and guidance on where to speak which), good maps and stunning pics. This guide is a must-have for any Ukraine traveler.

  3. This review is from: Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

    Lots of helpful infomation covering history, religion, language and many cities, not just the capital. An appendix gives some basic vocabulary in Russian and Ukrainian. I visited Lutsk and Mykolayiv as well as Kiev in September of 2005. Information regarding Lutsk was helpful, however the review of Mykolayiv was unduely negative. I found the people there very hospitable and it was as nice as any other Ukrainian city. Mykolayiv has an excellent shipbuilding museum, some great musical talent, and the best zoo in the country. The book has only a few color photos, and the maps are B&W. Color would have been nice on the Kiev metro transit map (which features a red, blue and green line). A future revision should identify the sites of the ‘Orange Revolution’ last winter (2004/2005).

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