Kiev Local Custom Tips by Bobek Top 5 Page for this destination

Typical dishes I - Vareniki

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One of the most remarkable experiences I made was the extraordinary awareness regarding empty bottles. What? Yes, you read it correctly, almost or maybe all glass bottles can be returned and will be recycled this way.

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The beauty factor

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Typical dishes II - Golubtsi

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Eating habits

Of course every nation has some common habits that eventually differ from other local customs. It could well be that some descriptions I have put in here in this category may also apply for Ukraine as a whole but I would not write such things about the country without deeper insight into specific Ukrainian habits. So I keep with Kiev where most of my experiences are rooted.

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The drinking water issue

How could I tell this was worth a separate tip? Well take a bath in a tub and you will know.

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Superstition included... (Part 2)

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Superstition included... (Part 1)

Superstition is a widely spread peculiarity in Ukraine. There are several things you should avoid in order to not leave your person opposite helpless and playing according the local rules:

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A key to peace of mind - a picnic with Kievians

Kievians love to spend the afternoons or evenings outside in the near forests or in places where it is possible to meet for a picnic. That is basically easy in this green city.

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In the heat of the city

In the heat of summer in the city Kievians buy tons of water melons to quench their thirst and have something for refreshment. Virtually on every corner you can find trucks or big cages full of melons, the latter serving as storage space during the night while the salespeople take their well-deserved snooze.

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