

Ralph or Stephen (middle name)
@drralph47
American looking for information about Ukraine
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About me
American
Lives in Atlanta
Registration: 26 August 2014
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Dating and finding love as an expat in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Ukraine? How do you go about meeting people ...

You are absolutely correct! Be very careful! There are some good ones out there but most are hunting...You. Read More


Sending and receiving packages in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ukraine? Is the public ...

I have used several services between the U.S or U.K. (I ship 3 or more packages each month) and Ukraine ...FedEx, UPS, DHL, Meest (MICT), Nova Poshta, and the UKR mail service. Although expensive, FedEx, UPS, and DHL are all very reliable. I prefer ... Read More


5 good reasons for living in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Ukraine, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

1. Peaceful area 2. Food is healthy and has better taste and flavor (same thing?) :) 3. The people are friendly 4. Low Cost of Living compared to Europe and US 5. Ease of travel/public transportation (compared to US) 6. Geographical diversity in ... Read More


Receiving USA Social Security in Ukraine..(retirement type) by milo55
I am interested if anyone has applied for SS while in Ukraine and what documents are required at the American Embassy in Kiev to start receiving benefits and if there is any ongoing documents for a person to submit while receiving benefits..

The simplest way to do this is to establish an account with a US bank and have your money direct deposited into it. I have an address with the UPS Mail Box system through a UPS center near my USA address (I think it is critical to maintain an ... Read More


How much is the cost of one bedroom apartment by PETER N.E
Pls how much for 1 bedroom apartment per month in kiev

Hi Peter. I have traveled here many times. Look through booking.com and dobovo.com. reserve an apartment for a few days. The prices can be very reasonable. If you like the place, ask the owner about staying longer and paying them direct without ... Read More