aiesec in lviv booklet
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Short information about Lviv as a city, LC, useful staff.TRANSCRIPT
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WELCOME
First of all, we would like to welcome you in the name of
the whole AIESEC-Team to our beautiful LVIV!
With this reception booklet we would like to give you some
facts about Lviv to make your first days a little bit easier.
At the moment the LC Lviv consists of 80 people. The AIESEC-office is
located in the centre of the city near the Opera House.
Every Monday we have our Local Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. You
are welcome to join us anytime! We use this meeting to give updates on current
activities, do workshops and presentations. It’s good chance just to meet each
other and have fun =)
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Contents
1.Useful information for your stay ………………………………………5
1.1 Before arrival - what to think about ………………….………........5
1.2 First days in town ………………………………………..…………..5
2. Lviv ……………………………………………………………..………..6
2.1 Main facts …………………………………………………………….6
2.2 Sightseeing and culture ………………………………………………9
2.3 About Lviv ……………………………………………………….….11
2.4 Travelling in and around Lviv………………………..…………....13
2.5 Eating, drinking and clubbing in Lviv…………………………...13
2.6 Communication in Lviv……………………………..….……….....17
3 Ukraine………………………………………………………..………....17
4 Most important things ..............................................................……....19
4.1 Hospitals……………………………………………….……………..19
4.2 Police…………………………………………………..………...……20
4.3 Post office…………………………………………………………….20
4.4 Information about prices and useful words……………………….22
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1. Useful information for your stay
1.1 Before arrival - what to think about
Valid passport?
Visa
Proof for insurance(health and accident)
Money for the first month
Prescriptions for important medicine
Information material (e.g. music, picture, special food and drink) about your home
country for a global village party
It would be good to have such things in your suitcase:
Warm clothes
Umbrella
3-4 passport photos
Laptop
1.2 First days in the town
If you are arriving to Kyiv airport noone there will meet you, because guys
from Kyiv can‟t meet interns to all cities every day in the airport, because it‟s out of
the city. But you schould have guide how to get from Kyiv airport to the main
trainstation! There person from Kyiv can meet you there and will help with a ticket
to Lviv!
If you need to be met at Kyiv train station, you must fill an application form here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEptRHVfWmFlWE9CQ
UhBUHBfVmtTbFE6MQ
When you‟ll arrive to Lviv you‟ll be met by your buddy or someone from
reception team and have a short sightseeing around the city for easier adaptation.
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About meeting and other reception issues you may contact our reception
coordinator Ira:
http://www.facebook.com/ira.melnyk.7
2. Lviv
2.1 Main facts
King Danylo founded the city of Lviv in 1256 for his son Lev (who was the
first king of this city) that‟s why this city firstly had name Leopolis (city of Lev
(Lion)). Our city had its anniversary 750 years in 2006. We have a lot of ancient
streets, buildings, museums, churches. The most popular places of interest which all
tourists are going firstly in city center are Opera House, Rynok square (Market
square), High castle, and a lot of others = ) Lots of different cafes, clubs, and
excursions … will help you to spend your time really great! You can find all the
information about the city you need here:
http://www.lviv.ua/en/.
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Here are few photos of our city for you:
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2.2 Sightseeing and culture
In Lviv there are plenty of fascinating things to discover.
After enjoying the historical sites and museums you can relax in one of the
numerous cafés, bars or restaurants.
The sun is shining and you still have some energy left? Climb up to the High
Castle or enjoy the view from the top of the City Hall‟s tower!
The following pages give you some ideas for your stay in Lviv.
However, to stay informed about actual events, concerts and festivals, we
recommend the following websites:
http://www.lvivtoday.com.ua/
http://www.inyourpocket.com/ukraine/lviv
Moreover, in many cafés you will find a leaflet called OT-OT. It gives useful
hints and keeps you up to date about Lviv. (http://ot-ot.lviv.ua/)
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Market Square
The Market Square is the heart of Lviv.
You can meet friends in the numerous
cafés, restaurants and bars and enjoy the
beautiful architecture. Moreover, you
should climb the tower of the City Hall:
The view is magnificent!
LvivHighCastle
It is the site of a historic castle located
on one of the hills of Lviv. It is
currently the highest point in the city,
413 meters above sea level and a
wonderful place for walking and
enjoying a gorgeous view.
The St. George Cathedral
Plosha Sv. Jurij 5
The Greek Catholic Archbishop‟s
Cathedral of Saint George – magnificent
Rococo architectural ensemble dating
back to the 18th century (comprising a
church, bell tower, metropolitan‟s
palace and capitulary buildings)
dominates the high hill over Lviv,
beautifully blending into the urban
landscape.
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The Armenian Cathedral
Vul. Virmenska
The Armenian Cathedral (14-15th
centuries) is a unique monument of
Eastern culture in Europe. It is a
successful architectural combination of
various styles: the typical Armenian
sanctuary, the Romanesque-Gothic style
of Western Europe, and the traditional
Ukrainian Halychyna type.
Vernissage
Vul. Lesi Ukrainky
On this market you can buy all kinds of
souvenirs and Ukrainian handicraft. It is
worth a visit!
2.3 About Lviv
Lviv (Lvov, Lwow, Loewenburg, Lemberg, Leopolis) - is the city in western
Ukraine. Its population is approximately 800.000. It was founded in the middle of
the 13th century by Prince Daniel Halytskiy, and named after his son Leo ("Lion") -
Leopolis.
In different periods of its existence Lviv was a part of Poland, Austro-
Hungarian Empire, Russian empire and USSR. Since 1991 it is a part of the
independent Ukraine.
There are a great number of places having historical, architectural and
religious importance (some of them belong to the 13th century); there are more than
30 museums of history, ethnography, arms and art galleries. Lviv has always been a
significant educational center of Eastern Europe – Ivan Franko National University,
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Lviv Polytechnics University and other higher educational establishments are
located there.
In 1998 the historical center of Lviv was included into the "List of World
Cultural and Natural Heritage of UNESCO". We can name just a few places of
historical importance: Rynok ("Market") square of Renaissance style (the 16-18th
century); Armenian Cathedral (the 14th century); The Latin Cathedral (the 15th
century); The Boim's Chapel (the 17th century); Renaissance ensemble of the
Church of the Assumption (the 16th century); The Church of Body of Christ of the
Dominican Order (the 18th century); St. George Cathedral (the 19th century); Lviv
Opera House (the 19th century); Stryj park (founded in 1887). A lot of ancient
fortification and religious buildings are situated around Lviv - Olesko castle,
Pidgirtsi castle. Not far from Lviv there are balneology centers in Truskavets,
Morshyn and Skhidnytsia, ski-centers in Slavsko and Tysovets
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2.4 Travelling in and around Lviv
Lviv has an extensive tram and mini-bus network.
Mini-buses (2 UAH = 18 Euro cents) are known as marshrutky and
follow a set route, but without a fixed timetable. To indicate a desire to board,
extend one arm as the marshrutka approaches; simply ask the driver to stop when
you would like to get off.
Trams and trolleybuses cost 1.25 UAH = 11 Euro cents. You can
purchase tickets from any news kiosk or from driver in tram. Ask for a "tramvainyi
kvytok". Keep in mind that if you are carrying a piece of luggage larger than a
backpack you will need to purchase a second ticket for it. Once inside the tram, be
sure to validate your ticket(s) by punching them in one of the metal punches
mounted on the walls. An inspector may come around to check your ticket - these
people do not wear uniforms but flash a little badge. It's interesting to note that
mostly all of the drivers of the trams and ticket checkers are women.
Taxis are available throughout the city, and the city center is swarming
with them at night. When they aren't equipped with a meter you must agree on a
price with the driver ahead of time. It's usually cheaper when taxi do have meter. As
usual prices around the city is up to 50 UAH = 4.5 Euros.
We don’t have night public transport. As usual, it goes till midnight!
2.5 Eating drinking and clubbing in Lviv
Kriyivka ('Bunker' in Ukrainian) You repeat the words over and over in
your head as you wander through the main square. “Slava Ukraini, slava Ukraini,
slava Ukraini,” You repeat. The phrase means, „glory to Ukraine,‟ and it‟s your
ticket to this city‟s best kept entertainment secret – an underground unmarked bar
called Kryivka.
Kryivka basically means hiding place in Ukrainian and they‟re not kidding. But
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when you do finally find it, state the password to a man toting a prop vintage
machine gun, receive your shot of authentic Ukrainian medovuha, and descend the
stairs into the cozy wooden dining room you‟ll be glad you took the time to find it.
This Ukrainian independence themed bar is decorated with artifacts from Ukraine‟s
valiant struggle to stay autonomous -- with guns, maps and posters lining the walls.
You‟ll also notice the names of dishes on the English menu harken back to a
military tradition stretching back to the Austrian Empire. Culinary highlights
include a half-meter long sausage, pickles soaked in honey and some of the most
savory vareniky in Lviv.
There is also a bit of theatre during a dinner at Kryivka. One element of
Ukrainian nationalism is the constant struggle against Russian imperialism. If
you‟re lucky, a “Russian spy” may have snuck in to the restaurant during dinner,
and the brave staff will turn off the lights, grab a flashlight, root out this spy and
serve him a healthy portion of justice. Once the intruder has been detached,
celebratory live music erupts in the basement venue and locals burst into traditional
songs of freedom. For the food, and for the fun, Kryivka is a can‟t miss restaurant in
Lviv.
Millennium Club (Міленіум), 2 Chornovola Av., ☎ +38 (032) 240 35 91
www.favorite-club.com/en . Just a few blocks from the centre of the city
Millennium Club is where Lviv‟s elite go to kick up their heels after a busy day of
work. This gigantic complex is Lviv nightlife at its finest. Featuring the restaurant
"Tequila Bum" a casino, a state-of-the-art movie theatre, billiards and video games,
it has something for everyone. But these attractions are just the warm-up for the
main event. As the largest disco in Western Ukraine, Millennium is where you‟ll
find the city‟s beautiful people getting sweaty on a massive dance floor until early
the next morning.
Picasso (Пікассо), 88 Zelena St., ☎ +38 (032) 275 32 72,
www.picasso.lviv.ua . If Metro and Millennium Club in Lviv cater to the hard
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partying type, Picasso aims to be a relaxed alternative to these venues. Picasso is
located just up the road from Metro on Zelena St. in a large corner building. Getting
in can be a little confusing. The friendly door staff will kindly point you to a door at
the side of the building. Here you pay your entrance fee, usually between 3 and 5
Euros, and give you a ticket. Take that ticket back to the doorman, and in you go.
Pozitiff, 14 Zelena St., ☎ +38 (032) 294 90 5, pozitiff.ae. If you‟ve been to
Metro Club you may have noticed a long line of eager locals forming on a nearby
staircase of an Internet café. It may seem strange at first glance, but insiders know
that this stylish crew has the right idea. They are trying to gain access to Pozitiff --
Lviv‟s trendiest lounge.
Club Metro, Zelena St. 14, ☎ +38 (032) 242-07-88metroclub.com.ua.
Located on the outskirts of the centre of town, Metro isn‟t the easiest place to spot
during the day, but at night, just follow the hordes of fabulously dressed young
people as they make their way to Lviv‟s trendiest nightclub. But make no mistake,
Metro isn‟t just one of the best discos in town – it‟s three!
Zanzibar Cool, funky
Leroy Upmarket, mature crowd
Great pubs and bars abound in Lviv but they can be hard to find, do your
research as many are tired dens of misery.
Robert Doms Beer House While not exactly in the centre of town, Robert
Doms Pub is a must visit venue for any visitor to Lviv. Follow the tree lined street
of Kleparivska as it winds up and down hills until you reach the easy to spot
entrance of this totally original beer hall and concert venue. It‟s attached to the
Lvivske Brewery. Depending on the nights festivities you may have to pay a small
cover charge, but it‟s well worth it, as early evening acts often include international
Jazz bands, and late evening events often fall into the feverish dance music
category.
Kumpel Mini-brewery and a beer restauraunt on Mytnasquare
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Hasova Lyampa (Kerosene Lamp) Unlike many of the best restaurants in
Lviv, The Gas Lamp is quite easy to find. Located a couple blocks up Virmenska
St. You‟ll most likely see a man dressed in OldeTyme regalia pacing in front of the
entrance, beckoning people inside. If he‟s not there another more static greeter
awaits, in the form of a metal statue sitting at a desk with a… you guessed it, lit gas
lamp.
Kult Cool underground bar
Blue Bottle Intimate, medieval
Pub Filharmonia above Kult, very cool underground feel.
FRANZ JOSEF The twighlight zone. 24 hour outdoor freak show. See the
local intelligentsia acting rather unintelligent.
Dublin Irish Pub Irish pub with good food, English menu. Staff no English
though! While not the easiest place to find in Lviv this heavily promoted Irish style
pub is both a favourite with locals as well as ex-pat patrons of the nearby
Kosmonaut Hostel. You can find Dublin pub in the busy courtyard just off
Doroshenka St. The name is written in Cyrillic as well as Latin, so have no fears
there.
Korzo Irish Pub Though it may sometimes seem like it, not every bar or
restaurant in Lviv has some kind of theme or hook, and Korzo Pub is one of these
places. Located in the narrow BrativRohatinskivstreet just off the main Rynok,
Korzo is as close to your local pub as you‟ll find in Lviv. Nothing too fancy here,
just an oak bar, brass taps and well worn tables that have eavesdropped on hundreds
of conversations, arguments and plenty of tables and shelter from the glorious
sunshine, or menacing thunderstorm (it‟s really either, or, in this city) the patio
makes for pure people watching pleasure.
2.6 Communication in Lviv
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The dialing code for Lviv is +380 32(2). The telephone system was recently
modified; thus, to dial 6-digit numbers, use the city prefix 322, but for 7-digit
numbers, use only 32.
All calls to and from cell phones are treated as long distance calls. The
telephone system was recently modified one more time, thus, you must not dial an 8
followed by the city/mobile prefix, followed by the phone number. Some frequent
mobile prefixes are 050, 067, 066, 096, and 097. The main mobile operators are
Kyivstar, Life and MTS. You can buy a SIM card or a balance replenishment card
at many stores throughout Lviv.
Internet cafes are plentiful. Centrally located is Chorna Medea on Kryva
Lypa.
Each of you should buy Life for communication in Ukraine after your arrival
in Kyiv.
3. Ukraine
Climate
Ukraine is situated in two climatic zones – moderate (the plains and both the
mountain ranges) and Mediterranean subtropics (the southern shore of Crimea).
Generally, Ukraine is one of the climatically comfortable countries. The
number of hours of sunlight varies from 1700 in the north to more than 2400 in the
south. The temperatures vary predominantly from the north to the south, in the
Ukrainian Carpathians – from the northwest to the southeast. The lowest
temperature of January and February is -7... -8°C (on the plains of Crimea –0°C, on
its southern shore – up to +3... +4°C). The highest average July temperature is
+17... +19°C (north and northwest) and +22... +23°C (south and southeast). In the
Carpathians it can go down to +13... +14°C, and to +16°C in the Crimean
Mountains.
Ukrainian manners and behavior
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Most likely, you will find that many of Ukraine traditions are the same like in
your native country. Some of them will look incomprehensible or irrational. They
are not "good" or "bad". They just are different being born by another culture. Let's
try to understand their nature.
It is very typical for Ukrainians to avoid "standing out". Generally,
Ukrainian culture is non-individualistic. We often say: "One is not a soldier in the
battlefield". Parents usually teach their kids: "Be like everybody else. Don't stick
out!"
Ukrainians seem a bit cold and reticent at first glance. Especially in the
big cities. Foreigners are usually confused not seeing smiling faces around. It is
true. Ukrainian daily life is unpredictable and unstable and it's probably the reason
why they smile so seldom in the streets or on the public transportation where you
usually meet them.
Don't be confused. Very soon you will realize that they are very warm
and friendly people. It is common for people to invite you to their home, where they
will put on the table their best food and drink, striving to impress guests with a great
variety of prepared dishes. (Not from the grocery store!). You will certainly be there
the most honored guest that day.
Be prepared to drink vodka or any other strong drink. According to
Ukraine traditions process of drinking is pretty specific. When the glasses of all
company members are full, somebody will propose a "toast". They often say:
"Hopefully it's not the last time when we drink, with God's help". After the toast
people clink their glasses with each other and drink their drinks.
From the first glance toasting looks like "wasting of time". But one has
to remember that Ukrainian parties are not that much about eating or drinking, but
about communication first of all. Ukrainians spend hours at the table
communicating, eating and drinking.
Most of the time Ukrainians keep their emotions inside. But if they feel
necessity to express their indignation in public, they do not hesitate to say what they
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think. In general, Ukrainian people are much more spontaneous and straightforward
than Westerners. Don't expect them often to say: "How are you? Nice to meet you".
The way of doing things in Ukraine is to go straight to the point.
Ukrainians love their country. They can scold and criticize their
government severely, but be careful. Don't try to do the same. They will defend
their country. You can cause their furious indignation by your careless remark.
They are proud to be the citizens of the country, which has rich history and deep
cultural roots.
4. Most important things
4.1 Lviv hospitals
Prince Lev Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 1
Tel. + 380 (32) 272-56-66
1 Uzhhorodska Street
Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 10
Tel. + 380 (32) 238-56-69
14 Boya-Zhelenskoho Street
Municipal Communal Clinical Hospital No. 3
Tel. + 380 (32) 233-71-38
8 Rappoporta Street
Communal Clinical Hospital No. 4
Tel. + 380 (32) 276-02-73
3 Stetska Street
Communal Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 5
Tel. + 380 (32) 237-06-96
45 Chuprynky Street
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Communal Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 6
Tel. + 380 (32) 271-25-30
1 MedovoyiPechery Street
Bohdan Medical Centre
Tel. + 380 (322) 59-33-59
Khmelnytskoho Street, Birky
Clinical Municipal Communal Emergency Hospital
Tel. + 380 (322) 52-75-75
9 Mykolaychuka Street
Lviv Cosmetological Hospital
Tel. + 380 (32) 272-75-39
1 Chornovola Avenue
Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital
Tel. + 380 (32) 275-56-11
7 Chernihivska Street
Lviv Regional Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Tel. + 380 (322) 59-38-97
Lvivska Street, Bruykhovychi
Lviv State Oncologic Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Tel. + 380 (32) 295-40-85
2a Hasheka Street
Lviv Regional Phthisiopulmonological Centre
Tel. + 380 (32) 270-64-72
Sykhiv, MSP
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Hospice, Lviv Municipal Hospital
Tel. + 380 (32) 237-36-03
Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital (Department No. 7)
Tel. + 380 (32) 276-58-97
45 Lysenka Street
Infectious Diseases Communal Clinical Hospital
Tel. + 380 (32) 275-53-95
54 Pekarska Street
4.2 Police
In case of an emergency you should call the police 110. This number is free of
charge and you can call there 24 hours a day
4.3 Post office
On this map you can see the main post office in Lviv
Slovatska1 st. ,79000
telephone.: +38032 298-66-02
fax: +38032 276-48-26
www.post.lviv.ua
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4.4 Here you can find some information some prices in our country!
And learn some words in Ukrainian!!!
Note: prices and currency exchange rate may change during time, so information here might become outdated.
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I’m going to learn
Ukrainian!!!
Yahooooo………
English Ukrainian
1. Good afternoon! Dobryy den‟
2. Good-bye Dopobachennya
3. Hello Pryvit
4. Stop please (in transport) Zupynitsya bud‟ laska
5. Bus station Zupynka
6. Does the bus №… stop here? Tut zupynyayetsya marshrutka nomer …?
7. Thanx Dyakuyu
8. Change Reshta
9. Bus Marshrutka
10. How much does it cost? Skilky tse koshtuye?
11. Ok Dobre
12. Please Bud‟ laska
13. Sorry Vybachte
14. What time is it now? Kotra godyna?
15. I don‟t speak Ukrainian. Ya ne govoryu po ukrayinski.
16. Expensive Dorogo
17. Cheap Deshevo
18. New Novyy
19. Old Staryy
20. My name is… Mene zvaty…
21. No Ni
22. Yes Tak
23. I need help. Meni potribna dopomoga.
24. I‟m lost. Ya zagubyvsya.
25. Do you speak English? Vy rozmovlyayete angliyskoyu?
26. “1”; “2”;”3”;”4”;”5”;”6”;”7”; Odyn; dva; try; chotyry; pyat‟; shist; sim
”8”;”9”;”10” visim; devyat; desyat‟
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27. Monday Ponedilok
28. Tuesday Vivtorok
29. Wednesday Sereda
30. Thursday Chetver
31. Friday Pyatnytsya
32. Saturday Subota
33. Sunday Nedilya
34. Where is situated…? De znahodytsya…?
35. How can I get to… Yak meni dobratysya…
the city centre? Do tsentru?
the street …? Do vulytsi …?
36. School Shkola
35. Street Vulytsya
36. Here – there Tut – tam
37. Now Zaraz
38. What is your name? Yak tebe zvaty?
39. Key Klyuch
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Members of the executive board
Last modification date: 16.06.2012