KYIV CONFERENCE VENUE and HOTELS
EL*C Kyiv
12-14 April 2019
Background on Ukraine and Insight the EL*C host organization:
Ukraine is a huge country, which became an integral part of the Eurointegration process. Since the 2014 “Euromaidan” revolution, Ukraine has been going through a number of reforms and political and social changes.
LGBTQI issues in Ukraine are the one of the milestones, which show how the process of democratization is progressing.
“Insight” is a public organization, which has been conducting public events and international conferences since 2011.
The most recent was the International Trans conference: http://transconf.org.ua/en/
which took place 23rd– 25th April 2018 in close cooperation with Kiev City authorities and the national police of Ukraine. The event was successful and safe without any safety concerns or other incidents.
The conference will take place at the following venue/hotel:
Hotel address: Kyiv city, Tourist Hotel, 2 R. Okipnoi.
Hotel address in Ukrainian (for taxi drivers etc.): готель «Турист», вул. Р. Окіпної, 2.
Entry regime to Ukraine:
Visa requirements for foreigners entering Ukraine
You can check if you need a visa by this link: https://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entering-ukraine/visa-requirements-for-foreigners
If you don’t need visa to travel to Ukraine your passport should be valid on the day you enter Ukraine. If you require visa to travel to Ukraine your passport should be valid at least 3 months after the date of intended departure from Ukraine and be issued no more than 10 years ago.
If you are citizen of Russia, please note: entry into the territory of Ukraine is possible only if you have visited Crimea (since 2014), coming from Ukraine territory (across the Ukrainian border) or did not visit Crimea (since 2014) at all. If you were visiting Crimea, coming from the territory of Russia, you may be denied in entranceto Ukraine.
The border guard service will have a list of conference participants. However, in any case, you must have all the necessary documents with you. Just print an email invitation (if you do not need a visa). If you are traveling with a visa, you must necessarily have an invitation letter.
On the territory of the airport there will be legal experts who will not allow any violation of your rights. Urgent legal assistance is possible by phone: +380682468878.
Safety and Getting around
After you collect your luggage please go to the arrival hall and look for the person with the «EL*C» sign. This person will give you instructions on your transfer to the hotel/conference venue. If you do not want to wait for the transfer, you can use the taxi (mobile apps Uklon or Uber). The normal taxi price is up to 13 EUR. You can use also a SkyBus (bus stop in front of Arriving’s terminal), please, get off at the stop «Kharkivska metro station». Сhange the bus (mini bus №599 or bus №108) and go to the bus stop Livoberezhna metro station. Hotel will be across the street; you will see it from the bus stop.
On the territory of the airport there will be legal experts who will not allow any violation of your rights. Urgent legal assistance is possible by phone: +380682468878.
In the city: if you are going for a walk or any other purpose to the city center please be sure to take your ID with you. The city center is a safe place and the police are quite helpful there, so don’t be afraid to call them directly in any urgent situation. Their number is 102
If you decide to go outside of city center we recommend you avoid going alone, it’s safer if you are in a group or stay within the city center. In any situation don’t hesitate to contact us: +380504107561(logistic) or +380504107559 (safety).
Carefully keep track of your personal belongings at all times. We do not advise you leave your personal belongings unattended and you should avoid making your valuables accessible (phones, money, etc.)
Avoid taking a taxi on the street, these are not always safe and usually overpriced. We recommend you use Uber or Uklon and you can always ask conference organisers and volunteers for help with getting transport.
We suggest you refrain from wearing LGBTIQ-symbols on the streets. Wearing such symbols has triggered some negative and violent responses in the past.
Smoking on the streets is allowed, except near public transports stops. Smoking is forbidden inside cafés and inside buildings in general.
Drinking outside is forbidden. However, alcohol consumption is allowed in restaurants, cafés and in hotel rooms.
In Ukraine, the use and distribution of all drugs in prohibited.
Emergency numbers & Hotel-Venue Information
(please keep this information on your phone or print it)
Urgent legal assistance: +380682468878
All logistic questions: +380504107561
Police number: 102 or +380442783683
Ambulance: 103 or +380442346252
Hotel address: Kyiv city, Tourist Hotel, 2 R. Okipnoi.
Hotel address in Ukrainian (for taxi drivers etc.): готель «Турист», вул. Р. Окіпної, 2.
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Tourist Hotel, 2R. Okipnoi, Ukraine, Kiev, 02002
http://hotel-tourist.kiev.ua/
Other options & Budget hotels nearby:
Hotel Slavutych:
http://www.hotel-slavutich.
Hotel Bratislava:
https://www.bratislava.com.ua/
Rent of apartments:
https://www.dobovo.com/kiev-
You can book these hotels or apartments by yourself directly.
SAFETY NOTE:
Ukraine is a huge country, which became an integral part of the Eurointegration process. Since the 2014 “Euromaydan” revolution, Ukraine has been going through a number of reforms and political and social changes.
LGBTQI issues in Ukraine are the one of the milestones, which show how the process of democratization is progressing.
“Insight” is a public organization, which has been conducting public events and international conferences since 2011.
The most recent was the International Trans conference: http://transconf.org.ua/en/
which took place 23rd– 25th April 2018 in close cooperation with Kiev City authorities and the national police of Ukraine. The event was successful and safe without any safety concerns or other incidents.
Additional safety related details will be sent to participants before the event.
Примечания по безопасности:
Украина – большая страна, которая стала неотъемлемой частью процесса евроинтеграции. Начиная с 2014 года, с революции “Евромайдана”, Украина переживает множественное число реформ, политических и социальных изменений.
Вопросы, касающееся ЛГБТКИ, в Украине являются одним из этапов, которые демонстрируют прогресс процесса демократизации.
“Инсайт” – это общественная организация, которая занимается организацией публичных мероприятий и международных конференций с 2011 года.
Самым недавним событием стала Международная Транс конференция: http://transconf.org.ua/en/которая проходила 23-25 апреля 2018 года в тесном сотрудничестве с киевской городской властью и национальной полицией Украины. Мероприятие прошло успешно и безопасно, без каких-либо проблем с безопасностью или другими инцидентами.
Дополнительные детали по безопасности будут разосланы участниц_ам непосредственно перед мероприятием.
Mobile
In Ukraine there are three main mobile operators – kyivstar, vodafone and lifecell. I would recommend you Vodafone S, it costs 60 UAH and you get unlimited access to social media, 4 Gb of Internet, unlimited local calls and certain minutes of international calls.
You can buy them in special stores, the closest to the hotel is in the trade center Komod:
https://www.vodafone.ua/shop/
You can also buy them in some press and tobacco kiosks. Sometimes there are distributors selling them on the street. It’s OK to buy from them.
Getting Cash
As for ATMs, you will probably be charged by 1% or so. Please check during the process.
Transport
For public transport you can use Eway app.
For metro – you can buy a plastic card and put there any number of trips in the machine or you can buy tockens for each trip (all at the metro station). The cost would not differ a lot. Single trip is 8 UAH. You can pay in cash and with credit card as well.
Tickets for other public transport can be bought in kiosks at the stop or directly in the bus/trolleybus/tram. Only in cash.
Unfortunately, there are only month or two weeks cards for public transport and they cost 1300/650 UAH respectively. We recommend to buy single tickets.
As for museums card, you can consider this one, also valid for metro