Language:

Ukrainian & Russian

Visa and Work Permits:

A passport and a visas are both required to enter the Ukraine.  If you are planning to spend longer than three weeks here you will also have to register your passport withlocal peace.  For more information on obtaining work permits please refer to:  http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/
en/homepage/work_permits/saws/Ukraine.html.

Cost of Living:  

The cost of living is generally cheap compared to other Western Cities.  Traveling around the Ukraine is especially cheap, however, may be considered slow.

Job Searching:

English teachers are needed in language schools and summer language centers in the Ukraine. Voluntary work available includes community, conservation and environmental projects, summer camps and teaching English. For more links to these and other job opportunities visit: http://www.anyworkanywhere.com/jcgl_ua.html,

Cultural Differences:  

Ukranians respect open, direct, and professional people. Ukrainians also expect friendship to extend to business.  Strong family ties have been a survival mechanism in the Ukraine for centuries, be it in farming or in times of hardship or crisis.  A good network of contacts in the Ukraine is a valued asset for getting something done. It is a part of building the relationship of trust and loyalty. You can impress your host by the shortest and most common toast, “Budmo”   For more information on Ukranian culture visit:
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/cultural-services/
articles/business-ukraine.html.

Money and Banking:  

The process of opening an account is complicated and somewhat intrusive, and requires documentation from your state government.

Safety and Security:  

Changing U.S. dollars for Ukrainian Hryvnias or another currency is legal only at banks, currency exchange desks at hotels and at licensed exchange booths. Beware of changing money on the streets or with private individuals: it's illegal and it can be dangerous.  For more information on safety and security please visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1053.html.