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Mezhyhirya Residence Tour

On October 5th, NovaMova students went to the opulent residence of Ukraine's former president Viktor Yanukovych. We saw his car collection, a dog kennel still in use today, and the park itself. But the biggest surprises were inside the Honka residence. What follows is a report of our time there with lots of pictures.

Reasons to learn Russian in Kyiv and Ukraine

Why did you choose Kyiv to learn Russian? We posed this question to our students learning Russian from different countries. Based on their answers, we were able to find 10 main reasons why Kyiv is becoming more and more popular as a place to learn the Russian language.

9 reasons to learn the Russian language

Unquestionably, when choosing which foreign language to study, the question of how you will be able to use it takes high priority. Below we list several reasons why you should choose the Russian language.

Prices in Kyiv

Today we find Ukraine in a very interesting historical moment: from the steep economic contrasts of the post-Soviet decade, wealth has spread to a larger percentage of the population, while the vast majority of the country remains poor.

Visas and Regulations

No Visa is needed to travel into Ukraine 

Citizens of the USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, EU nations, Switzerland and Norway can now visit Ukraine for periods of up to 90 days over a 180-day period with a valid passport and do not need a visa, medical examination or go through an application process. 
If you intend to study, reside or do business in Ukraine for more than 90 days, you will have to get a visa. 

Food and Restaurants in Kyiv

Ukrainian Food

Ukraine used to be known as ôthe bread basket of the Russian Empireö and has a wealthy tradition of hearty, rich food. 

Low cost Flights into Ukraine

The number of airlines serving Kyiv Borispol and Kyiv Sikorsky airports from across Europe is constantly growing, and ticket prices are slowly but surely coming down. 
The best recent news for travelers to Kyiv is the start of a “no frills” airline revolution, with WizzAir and Ryanair starting flights. 

The Ukrainian Climate

Ukraine has a temperate continental climate, which means cold white winters and beautiful warm summers. Spring and autumn seem somewhat short and mild, but can also be rather sunny. But like many aspects of a country as vast as Ukraine, the weather varies from region to region. The further inland you go, the more extreme the weather, so that northeastern Ukraine suffers from the coldest temperatures in the country, while the south becomes very hot in summertime.

8 ways to learn Russian

So you want to learn Russian! It is not easy, and in order to assist you in your goal to learn the difficult but rich Russian language, we have compiled a list of study tips. Enjoy!

World War II Museum Tour

The purpose of this tour is to present you with visual and comprehensive information about the events of the Second World War as it played out in the former Soviet Union, particularly Ukraine, and also about the war in Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989.

Chernobyl Museum Tour

Chernobyl Nuclear StationFew people of the world have not heard of the deadly Chernobyl accident. This technological failure took place on April 26th, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. Unfortunately, for many years, many in Western countries associated Ukraine only with this accident. 

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