Either you come to Ukraine on business or vacation, this presentation will be equally helpful. It contains such information about Ukraine and its capital, Kiev, as political and banking systems, education, holidays, IT outsourcing, visas, foreign embassies, public transport, places where to stay and to eat, sightseeing, and other useful information.
23. strategic position between Europe and Asia on the intersection of major transport and trade routeswww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
24.
25. Time difference between Ukraine and other countries has become a significant advantage for IT outsourcing
26. Ukrainian time zone also provides effective use of proximity to Western European countries:
27. air flights to major European capitals take from 1 to 4 hoursTable 1.1: Time difference between Ukraine and other locations www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
37. August 24 – Ukrainian Independence Day* In red – public holidays and the days off transferred to Mondays or Tuesdays. www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
42. As of January 1, 1998, the banking system of Ukraine has transferred to the international accounting and statistics standards
43. The official currency of Ukraine is HryvniaTable 2.1: Popular currency exchange rates (as of April 6, 2010) www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
44.
45. About 70% of adult population have secondary or higher education
46. Nearly 60% of Ukrainian universities have graduates with majors in physics, mathematics and programmingTable 3.1: Sources of IT Employees in Ukraine www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
53. Ranked 4th after Russia with almost 40% growth and over $3.4 billion in volume in 2007
54. The highest IT industry growth rate among CEE countries in 2007www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
55.
56. the countries of EU, Andorra, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Mongolia, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, the USA, Vatican, and the countries of the CIS
57. What you can import free of customs duties and taxes:goods valued less than €200 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco 1 liter of hard alcohol food products valued no more than €50 2 liters of wine www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
64. Has an extensive infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport, including the Kiev Metro (subway)www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
65.
66.
67. taxi to the city center: 5-10 minute ride costing about 50 UAH (6-7 USD)www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
70. it is advised to purchase green car insurance valid for Ukraine in your home countrywww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
71.
72. Kiev: Top hotels 3. Riviera Hotel Service level: 4* Price (single/day): €214-263 Phone: (+30 44) 581 2828 E-mail: reservation@rivierahotel.com.ua URL: www.rivierahotel.com.ua 4. Khreschatyk Hotel Service level: 3* Price (single/day): €76-80 Phone: (+30 44) 229 7193 E-mail: reservation@khreschatik.kiev.ua URL: www.khreschatik.kiev.ua www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
73.
74.
75. cost per one trip is 1.50 UAHwww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
89. Most of Kiev’s eating places will offer priceslower than in other European cities
90. Rewarding waiters in Kiev’s restaurants is up to you, yet, most visitors leave around 10% of their bill as tips
91. Some restaurants include a service charge of 5-10%, so reading bills or asking a waiter will be helpfulwww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
98. Kiev has the highest number of square kilometers occupied by park zones in Europe
99. Don't forget to take some unique souvenirs back home – the city’s famous Andriivskyi Uzviz offers a wide selection of beautiful reminders of Kievwww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
107. most popular means of phone connection in Ukraine (cheapness and reliability)
108. main mobile service operators in Ukraine (country-wide presence, roaming service):Beeline MTS KyivStar life:) www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
112. Car rentals usually request the renter to have driving license and passport valid in Ukraine
113. Kiev offers a wide selection of car rental agencies. Some of them:Europcar Hertz SIXT www.europcar.ua www.hertz.ua www.sixt.ua www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
114.
115. The below table shows the selected embassies of foreign countries in Ukraine and their contact information in Kiev:Table 4.1: Foreign Embassies in Kiev www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Guide to Ukraine: helpful information for foreign visitors
116. Thank you! For more information about Ukraine, visit www.software-outsourcing-ukraine.com Questions?->info@softheme.com 2010 | Softheme Team | Kyiv, Ukraine | Software Outsourcing Solutions www.softheme.com»Outsourcing to Softheme™