Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

~ Andrew Evans (Author) "Ukraine is situated in eastern Europe at 49 N and 32 E, and shares borders with Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova..." (more)
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The new Bradt guide on Ukraine is a travel manual to read before, during, and after a trip. It features comprehensive practical information, while revealing the country's personality through in-depth exploration of its history, culture, and natural beauty. Comprehensive coverage of Kiev--the birthplace of Slavic civilization--is provided along with a region-by-region guide to the provinces, including the peninsula of the Crimea in its idyllic setting on the Black Sea. The beauty of traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites are in contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. The Ukraine can easily be explored by rail, river cruise, or sea ferry, and also on foot. Short walks and long-distance treks will help visitors take in the Carpathian and Crimean mountains, Danube and Dnestr deltas, forested trails, and above all, routes taking in rustic settlements of old-world Eastern Europe.

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Ukraine is something of an enigma for the visitor. The largest country in Europe, it remains one of the least visited, yet it has retained the rustic beauty of old-world eastern Europe, and its place names are heavy with historical significance: Kiev, Crimea, Sevastopol, Odessa, Chernobyl.
Meander south along the Dnepr River from the golden domes of Kiev to the Black Sea, or head west across expansive wheatfields to the mystical Carpathian Mountains. No matter where you go, author Andrew Evans combines comprehensive practical information with a personal understanding of the country and its people.
Inside you will find information on: Kiev: birthplace of Slavic civilization; getting around, including rail travel and a cruising guide; the Crimea; churches, monasteries, and sacred sites; short walks and long-distance treks; essential words and phrases in Ukrainian and Russian.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184162084X
• ISBN-13: 978-1841620848
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #785,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide to Ukraine (reviewed by Ukrainian!), April 4, 2004

By	Slava "Slava" (UK) - See all my reviews

Having done some travelling before and being familiar with a usual "average tourist" style of travel guides available on the market I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing style of Andrew Evans' writing. He evidently did some in-depth study and managed to capture the essence of the Ukrainian culture in a short space of the first part of the book. I particularly enjoyed a brief overview of the Ukraine's history in the second chapter. I also liked the way Andrew presented Ukrainians with some witty comments in the third chapter of the book and could not agree more with him about the importance of getting to know the local people wherever one is travelling to. The second part of the book ("The Guide") provides concise information on pretty much all major destinations in Ukraine with some very practical advice on transport, accommodation etc. Being born in Odessa and living there for 20 years I enjoyed reading about my birthplace and hope that the positive outlook given by Andrew in his book will encourage many more tourists to visit this beautiful city. I hope very much that with the increasing number of visitors to Ukraine the word will spread about the hidden corners of this East European country and that this will generate a much deserved positive coverage for Ukraine in the Western media. I see this book as a pioneer in this area paving the way for other publications about Ukraine. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is travelling or consider travelling to Ukraine. Those who are particularly interested in Ukraine's capital city - Kiev, may find very useful to read a separate Bradt's city guide due later this year. See their website for more information - www.bradtguides.com

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in class, April 23, 2007

By	S. Bennett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ukraine, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

It is rare to find a really great travel guide. As a genre, they are as a general rule, pretty weak. Yet as a general rule, Bradt publishes pretty good travel guides. Most include some cultural and historical info on the locations, and have well researched suggestions.

Amongst these above-average guides, Andrew Evans' Ukraine Guide is exceptional, as it is a truly outstanding piece of work. Evans clearly spent a lot of time in the country, and understands its diversity, rich history, and geopolitical significance. And--more importantly--he knows a huge amount of relevant info for travelers.

Evans seems to really care about the reader, and wants to ensure not only that they eat well and travel comfortably, but that they see what they need to see. Whether you are in Kiev or Crimea for 2 days, or spending a month exploring the nation, The Bradt Guide is all you will need to navigate the right route. You'll have plenty of relevant background and cultural info for wherever you go--be it to the beach in the south, to a coal town in the mountains, or to the capital city.

The Bradt Ukraine guide has plenty of key info--like a travelers' phrasebook in both Russian and Ukrainian (and guidance on where to speak which), good maps and stunning pics. This guide is a must-have for any Ukraine traveler.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed : Lutsk / Mykolayiv, August 18, 2005

By	David Keys (Des Moines, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lots of helpful infomation covering history, religion, language and many cities, not just the capital. An appendix gives some basic vocabulary in Russian and Ukrainian. I visited Lutsk and Mykolayiv as well as Kiev in September of 2005.

Information regarding Lutsk was helpful, however the review of Mykolayiv was unduely negative. I found the people there very hospitable and it was as nice as any other Ukrainian city. Mykolayiv has an excellent shipbuilding museum, some great musical talent, and the best zoo in the country.

The book has only a few color photos, and the maps are B&W. Color would have been nice on the Kiev metro transit map (which features a red, blue and green line). A future revision should identify the sites of the 'Orange Revolution' last winter (2004/2005).