Personal Safety tips for foreigners in kyiv
your personal safety.
1. be sure to walk after dark in groups of 3-4 people. frequent crowded places. the main threat may come from titushki (hired thugs).
2. make sure a few people always know your location.
3. after 9 pm, use a taxi. it is best not to go outside.
4. if there is a threat, immediately inform your contact group of the situation. to save time, you can make a template sos sms or put a phone number on speed dial. write down several phone numbers separately on a piece of paper or make note of them in case you lose your mobile.
5. always carry identification: your passport, your temporary or permanent residency card or at least a copy of your passport. remind your ukrainian friends who do not have residence in kyiv that it is advisable to carry any certificate or a certificate that binds them to kyiv. it may be even a business card, pass, any document which is evidence that they are in kyiv on a regular basis, and did not get to participate in public events.
6. if there is a curfew, do not violate it.
7. refrain from wearing ribbons, symbols, or things that identify you with the protests.
8. if telephones or the internet is disconnected, do not panic, remember that people behaved before the digital age.
if all else fails, watch some old or videos read a book or stay in your hotel or apartment
remember: police have almost unlimited rights.
stay safe.
ciao.
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La liberté guidant le peuple
[QUOTE=Leggio1;1523352]Freedom? They never say this is what they fight for. More like they accept shit deck of cards for themselves but will not accept it for their kids.[/QUOTE]I think it's right to say they are ultimately fighting for "freedom," which can be interpreted in many different ways.
(Let's not forget: this is a p4p board.)
Ukrainian President is on sick leave amid violent protests.
Protests and streets are turning violent in Kiev. You shouldn't be here if you don't have to.