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{{stub}}Infobox Country|country = Ukraine|in = Eastern Europe|map = <map lat='49' lng='32' zoom='5' view='0' float='right' width='430'/>Generally|language = Ukrainian, hitchhiking is quite okay in Russian|capital = Kiev ([[Kyiv]])|pop = 45,900,000 (2012 estimate)|currency = Hryvnia (UAH)|BW = UA|hitch = <rating country='ua' />|hitchbase = 201}}'''Ukraine'''is one of the biggest countries in [[Europe]]. Hitchhiking works here, although it seems to have become more difficult since the war with Russia began in 2014. Areas like the Crimean peninsula (which you can now only access via Russia as a foreigner) can be quite uncomfortable to hitch during the summer due to the heat. You can hitchhike anywhere along the roadside, even on real motorway like the [[Kyiv]]-[[Odessa]] road. The first two letters of the Ukrainian number plates indicate the region which can be helpful for finding a ride in the right direction.
The biggest problem you could meet is that the majority of the people don't speak English or other foreign language. Though, if your Ukrainian is good enough, and you feel like it[[File: just go for it! Most of people speak Russian tooUkrainian_number_plates. Besides, if you speak any of Slavic languages, jpg|thumb|right|300px|A map showing the connection will be much easier, they are quite similar. :)regional Ukrainian number plates]]
===General tips===When hitchhiking in The biggest problem you could encounter is that few people speak English or other foreign languages. Some command of Russian (the Communist-era lingua franca and many Ukrainians'''Ukraine''' do not be surprised if you are occasionally asked for money from driversnative language) or Ukrainian is advisable. It Polish is not often, however, but it occursalso widely understood. Of course you can always tell When the drivers that your don't have money language barrier is overcome, Ukrainians are generally hospitable and that you are hitchhikingopen people.
The state of the roads are pretty dire When hitchhiking in generalUkraine, and it is often expected to share the biggest problem is fuel costs. Before you get in the distances involved are usually pretty big (car make sure that driver will take you for example [[Lviv]] to [[Kyiv]] is around 550 km)free. It is allowed useful to learn some phrases to hitchhike everywhere on let the roadside, driver know you just need to find the most lucky placeare an international hitchhiker and travelling for free. In winter '''Ukraine''' can get very coldHowever, for example January 2006 it hit -35 °Clike other European countries, which makes hitchhiking very dangerous. The cost of train travel is very cheap – usually around one euro truck drivers always recognize hitchhikers and know they are travelling for every 100 km (for overnight sleeping carriages), so bear it in mind when going from city to cityfree.
The state of the roads is pretty dire in general, and the distances involved are usually pretty big (for example [[Lviv]] to [[Kyiv]] is around 550 km, 8 hours of driving). Getting an early start is essential.  == Weather ==In winter Ukraine can get very cold, for example in January 2006, it hit −35&nbsp;°C, which makes hitchhiking very dangerous. The cost of train travel is very cheap – usually around one Euro for every 100 km (for overnight sleeping carriages), so bear that in mind when going from city to city.It might be hot in summer (up to +35&nbsp;°C), so don't forget to take a hat with you to protect yourself from lots of sunbathing.  == Food == Of course you can get stuck easily on the motorway next to a turn-off from the main road because of nightfall. But there is also nice night-traffic of trucks caused by warm weather from May to September. Usually, there are some gas stations near to such places and there some favorite and famous places for stops known by drivers – something like unofficial rest-stations (there are no official but a lot of unofficial ones). You can easily find something to eat and to drink there and at almost all gas stations there are 24 hour shops. You can eat in some restaurants on the road, which are significantly cheaper than in the EU - a nice meal for around $5, or a baguette and cheese for much less. == Crimes == Crimes related to hitch-hiking are not common in Ukraine. But a hitchhiker should avoid cars with drunken drivers or passengers. When you are a single girl it's better to find truck or a car with family for your safety. Avoid night rides with “funny” drivers. Keep your money (carry a bank card instead of a lot of cash) and phone in a safe place. ==Cities===* [[Izmail]]* [[Kamianets-Podilskyi]]* [[Kyiv]]
* [[Lviv]]
* [[Kharkiv]]* [[Odessa|Odesa]]* [[KharkivMukachevo]]* [[Simferopol]]* [[Uzhgorod]] == Border crossing == * [[Belarus]]** [[Skytok-Novaja Huta border crossing|Skytok-Novaja Huta]]* [[Hungary]]** [[Chop-Záhony border crossing|Chop-Záhony]]* [[Poland]]** [[Dorohusk-Jahodin border crossing|Dorohusk-Jahodin]]** [[Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv border crossing]]** [[Hrebenne-Rava Ruska border crossing|Hrebenne-Rava Ruska]]** [[Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing|Korczowa-Krakovets]]** [[Shegyni-Medyka border crossing|Shegyni-Medyka]] * [[Romania]]** [[Dyakove-Halmeu border crossing|Dyakove-Halmeu]]** [[Sighetu Marmației-Solotvyno border crossing|Sighetu Marmației-Solotvyno]]** [[Siret-Porubnoe border crossing|Siret-Porubnoe]]* [[Slovakia]]** [[Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod border crossing]]** [[Ubľa-Malyi Bereznyi border crossing]]** [[Velké Slemence-Mali Selmenci border crossing]] (pedestrian crossing, EU/EEA & Ukrainian passports only) == Further Information == * [http://ua_autostop.livejournal.com Ukrainian hitchhiking community]{{ru}}, but you can ask questions and get replies in {{en}}* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IE-WQ3rvmW4 Short video summary of the Ukrainian World Championship qualifiers in 2012] giving an idea of the roads travellers will encounter there.* [http://www.eway.in.ua/ua/ Public transport in Ukraine] == Personal Experiences == Pls add info == Nomadwiki & Trashwiki == {{nomadwiki}}  {{Template:Europe/countries}} __NOTOC__
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