Kyiv

[Misc123]

Spasibo Ukeboy, Irish Lad for the info.

Yes as election approaches situation worsens. Odessa 1 dead today in center. Kiev too may become a battle zone.

And this may go on even after election.

Ciao.

Misc.

ATMs work but depending on the bank, they do limit your withdrawal. Raiffeisen Aval Bank has a maximum of 1, 000 grivna, per card per day, no money at all, if you look at a rate of 11. 20 grivna to the dollar which is the city-wide exchange rate today.

Sberbank Rossii allows 4, 000 grivna per day per card, a whole lot better.

As Irish Lad said, you may have to go to several banks as well as use several cards to get what you need.

Credit cards work normally but not all places take cards.

Good luck.

[Leggio1]

Is Kiev over?

[YellowPaul]

Hi mongers,

Usually I just benefit by reading cause I am not this kind of guy who is good in writing reports, sorry.

But this time I really felt its necessary not to keep an experience for me.

I always felt safe in Kyiv and I still think if you keep an eye open its not a problem to visit Ukraine (especially the capitol city)

But some days ago my friend was hijacked by a taxi driver. He was driving him to some dark place and suddenly stopped the car. Then he threatened him and beat him by saying the words "European go home. You fuck our girls and kill our country"

And this was not the first time since last weeks I recognized anti-foreign behavior on the streets. I just managed the situation always cause I speak ukrainian and Russian language too.

Anyway: development is shocking.

Thanks for the update as I'm rethinking my plans for Kiev. I think city is best left to mongers that can pass as locals and can speak the language. I had my previous bad experience there last Sept, so I think it's better to try new places or fly out a girl for a inexpensive vacation.

[Sorbonne]

Hi mongers,

Usually I just benefit by reading cause I am not this kind of guy who is good in writing reports, sorry.

But this time I really felt its necessary not to keep an experience for me.

I always felt safe in Kyiv and I still think if you keep an eye open its not a problem to visit Ukraine (especially the capitol city)

But some days ago my friend was hijacked by a taxi driver. He was driving him to some dark place and suddenly stopped the car. Then he threatened him and beat him by saying the words "European go home. You fuck our girls and kill our country"

And this was not the first time since last weeks I recognized anti-foreign behavior on the streets. I just managed the situation always cause I speak ukrainian and Russian language too.

Anyway: development is shocking.

I have to wonder where this "anti-foreign behavior" comes from in Kiev. UN (IMF) , EU, and USA are giving Ukraine something like $32B. Shouldn't they be thankful to foreigners instead? Or are they agitated Russians in Kiev who are hostile against foreigners?

[Migu78]

Hi mongers,

Usually I just benefit by reading cause I am not this kind of guy who is good in writing reports, sorry.

But this time I really felt its necessary not to keep an experience for me.

I always felt safe in Kyiv and I still think if you keep an eye open its not a problem to visit Ukraine (especially the capitol city)

But some days ago my friend was hijacked by a taxi driver. He was driving him to some dark place and suddenly stopped the car. Then he threatened him and beat him by saying the words "European go home. You fuck our girls and kill our country"

And this was not the first time since last weeks I recognized anti-foreign behavior on the streets. I just managed the situation always cause I speak ukrainian and Russian language too.

Anyway: development is shocking.

[CastOnThis]

Is exchanging large amounts of cash not a good idea?

[Uke Boy]

Hi CB and others already in Kiev. Are the bankomats working alright? Can you withdraw up to your daily limit or is there a bankomat imposed limit depending on bank?

ATMs work but depending on the bank, they do limit your withdrawal. Raiffeisen Aval Bank has a maximum of 1, 000 grivna, per card per day, no money at all, if you look at a rate of 11. 20 grivna to the dollar which is the city-wide exchange rate today.

Sberbank Rossii allows 4, 000 grivna per day per card, a whole lot better.

As Irish Lad said, you may have to go to several banks as well as use several cards to get what you need.

Credit cards work normally but not all places take cards.

Good luck.

[Irish Lad]

Hi CB and others already in Kiev. Are the bankomats working alright? Can you withdraw up to your daily limit or is there a bankomat imposed limit depending on bank?

Let us know.

Ciao.

Misc.

The ATMs are working almost alright. Some don't accept Mastercard and other nuances but it should be ok if you don't mind trying 2-3 of them.

[Misc123]

Hi CB and others already in Kiev. Are the bankomats working alright? Can you withdraw up to your daily limit or is there a bankomat imposed limit depending on bank?

Let us know.

Ciao.

Misc.

My American contact has sent me further warnings. He's a reliable guy and quite adamant:

"By the way, about to get to bed here in a minute, but you need to be super fucking careful this next week. Got some very disturbing news from three embassies today."

And.

" Just watch where you are and DO NOT GO DOWNTOWN. It may be a false alarm, but it doesn't sound like it."

Once again, be careful out there mongers.

[Muddy7]

My American contact has sent me further warnings. He's a reliable guy and quite adamant:

"By the way, about to get to bed here in a minute, but you need to be super fucking careful this next week. Got some very disturbing news from three embassies today."

And.

" Just watch where you are and DO NOT GO DOWNTOWN. It may be a false alarm, but it doesn't sound like it."

Once again, be careful out there mongers.

Damn, my buddy was planning to travel to Kiev on may 14 for 3 weeks, had bought tickets and rented a flat downtown already, elections are coming up so its going to get worse

[Member #4274]

My American contact has sent me further warnings. He's a reliable guy and quite adamant:

"By the way, about to get to bed here in a minute, but you need to be super fucking careful this next week. Got some very disturbing news from three embassies today."

And.

" Just watch where you are and DO NOT GO DOWNTOWN. It may be a false alarm, but it doesn't sound like it."

Once again, be careful out there mongers.

[The Mercy Seat]

Hi everyone!

I am going back to Kiev in June and are looking for some nice girls to meet. Since I have had a girlfriend there for over a year, I am a little bit out of the game. So if anyone has some nice girls (that they don't use anymore or like to share) , it is very welcome. I prefer student and GFE type girls. But all is welcome. The only thing is that they need to speak English. Sadly I don't have any contacts in return.

So if anyone wants to help, give me a pm.

Yours sincerely,

The Mercy Seat!

[Muddy7]

I have the benefit of some inside information from an American contact here in Kyiv. He sends me warnings from time to time that come to him from various sources. He has been startlingly correct on occasion. He sent me this warning minutes ago:

"Just wanted to let you know. Be extra aware of your surroundings. I've heard from some friends (journalists and Maidan folks) that there are a lot of "tourists" in town. They started arriving Sunday evening and are staying in shitty apartments and soviet style "hostels". All men. Your area has some housing where they could be staying, so be careful."

When I asked what was the reason for their visit:

"To stir shit up and terrorize the population. There will likely be some fake marches over the weekend / fake protests and you might see some more (fake) neo-Nazis coming up out of the woodwork too."

Keep safe, fellow mongers in Kyiv!

Clashes break out near Independence Square in Kiev

http://www.news-republic.com/Web/Art...cleid=22364592

National Security official believes Maidan brawl ordered by Russian special services.

http://euromaidanpr.com/2014/04/30/n...cial-services/

[CastOnThis]

Guys,

Is it safe to stay near the center in an apartment?

Laboratornyi Ln or Shulyavs'ka street, anything you guys can tell me? Is it safe to be near the center?

I'm not going till the fall, but already making plans or trying to.

[Member #4274]

I have the benefit of some inside information from an American contact here in Kyiv. He sends me warnings from time to time that come to him from various sources. He has been startlingly correct on occasion. He sent me this warning minutes ago:

"Just wanted to let you know. Be extra aware of your surroundings. I've heard from some friends (journalists and Maidan folks) that there are a lot of "tourists" in town. They started arriving Sunday evening and are staying in shitty apartments and soviet style "hostels". All men. Your area has some housing where they could be staying, so be careful."

When I asked what was the reason for their visit:

"To stir shit up and terrorize the population. There will likely be some fake marches over the weekend / fake protests and you might see some more (fake) neo-Nazis coming up out of the woodwork too."

Keep safe, fellow mongers in Kyiv!