- •American and British Family
- •Houses in Britain and in the us
- •Is through the house. Terraced houses were originally quite small.
- •What the British Think of Americans...
- •What Americans think of the British...
- •Impressions to add to the positive. The British are snobbish and do not
- •Banks and Banking
- •In Britain, the central bank, which acts as banker for the state and for commercial
- •Food in the usa and Great Britain
- •Welcome to Ukraine!
- •In an effort to rebuild the country Ukraine has opened her doors to foreign investors, businessmen, and first and foremost to tourists.
- •In addition to addresses, telephone and fax numbers, the reference section of this guide contains listings for:
- •Home reading The Climate and Weather in Great Britain
- •In spring sunshine and showers follow each other so often during the day that an umbrella or raincoat is absolutely
- •If you want to talk to someone in the street begin your
- •Shops and Shopping
- •Hobbies and leisure activities
- •The National Health Service
- •Medical Care in Great Britain and the United States
Welcome to Ukraine!
On August 24, 1991 Ukraine declared itself an independent state, taking its rightful place among the countries of the world.
Centuries of economic and political dependence on Moscow have left Ukraine with severe economic, ecological, transportation, communications, and energy problems. In addition, Ukraine's isolation from the Western world was exacerbated by a system of propaganda and censorship, which distorted the actual slate of affairs in the republic.
Despite the multitude of problems affecting this newly- independent country, Ukraine is the most stable and peaceful state of all the former republics of the USSR.
In an effort to rebuild the country Ukraine has opened her doors to foreign investors, businessmen, and first and foremost to tourists.
Ukraine is an undiscovered treasure — a fascinating, convenient, and inexpensive destination, where visitors can spend their holidays, become acquainted with the history and culture of the Ukrainian people, visit the churches and architectural monuments of a thousand year old culture, and explore the many health resorts located throughout Ukraine.
Kyiv and Lviv, Chernihiv and Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi, Odesa and the Crimea, the Black Sea and the Carpathian Mountains are just some of the remarkable places awaiting the businessman and tourist. Visitors to Ukraine can enjoy some of the finest cuisine in eastern Europe and every day brings improvements in communications, transportation, services, and hotel accommodations.
Ukraine is fast becoming one of the most enticing destinations in the world. Although tourism was always one of the better developed industries in this country, until recently there was little information available for tourists, who were forced to waste precious time tracking down addresses and telephone numbers to the historical sites and architectural monuments of Ukraine. It is with great pleasure that we offer you Ukraine: A Tourist Guide, the first complete tourist guide to Ukraine, available in both Ukrainian and English\ This is more than just a travel guide; it is a reference book and a small encyclopedia of historical and current information about Ukraine. New editions will be published annually, with revised information added to provide better service for travelers to Ukraine.
Each of the 24 regions of Ukraine, as well as the autonomous Republic of Crimea, is represented in this easy-to-use guide. There are listings for:
churches, historical and architectural monuments;
| museums, theatres, philharmonics, publishing houses;
higher educational institutions, libraries, archives, sports complexes;
hotels, restaurants, cafes, stores, banks;
Every section contains information on prominent individuals who were born or deceased in a particular region and sub-sections on selected historical cities and villages of each region. The addresses and telephone numbers of the most important historical and architectural sites (churches, castles, fortresses, and museums) are listed in these sub-sections.
The introductory essay discusses Ukraine: its people, geographic location, and its economic potential.
Pertinent information is provided for travelers planning a trip to Ukraine, including: visa requirements, lists of items permitted for import or export, customs regulations, a restaurant and food guide, the telephone system, voltage, currency exchange, tours and excursions.