Kiev - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Meeting up at restaurants was common, as was dinners or gatherings at people’s houses. - May 2021
It's been easy through kid stuff, but there are also meet up and expat-oriented groups; AmCham has happy hours. The expats are pretty social and accessible, as are many Ukrainians - many people worked overseas and came back. - May 2017
There are various expat Facebook groups that can facilitate interactions; Kiev Expats and Kids in Kyiv seem popular. There are tons of cultural events: concerts, dance performances, festivals, art openings, etc. Going to Dynamo Kyiv soccer matches is fun. Going to a sauna with a group of friends is a fun winter activity. - Nov 2016
Going out to eat, going to bars, parties at home, sauna parties, outdoor activities like bike rides on Trukhaniv Island, picnics in the many parks, even an excursion to the local river beach. I know the Kids in Kyiv group had regular mom nights out. - Jul 2016
Eat at fabulous restaurants. Movies are all in either Russian or Ukrainian. Kids will love the malls. The malls have everything: skiing, bowling, small amusement park rides, arcades, ice skating rinks, indoor playgrounds. And more! - Nov 2015
Walk in the botanical gardens, museums, art exhibits, music, ballet, dinner at friends, street fairs. - Jun 2015
There is a great opera theater that has inexpensive and wonderful ballets, operas, and symphony concerts, and it plays six days a week. There are also some fun cultural places to see: Park Kyivan, a Russian/Ukrainian version of the Rennaissance Festival. - Apr 2013
Not much, unless you like smoky bars. - Apr 2013
Plenty. There is lots of opera and very professional stage performances for low cost. - Feb 2013
Basically anything you want to do, any time you want to do it. Unless you are a single woman, and you want to date. - Jul 2012
Yes, if you make it happen. - Aug 2009
Lots of things to do here, if you can figure out how to get it done. - Apr 2008
Virtually everything you can want from sports to arts to restaurants are widely available and accessible. - Apr 2008
We often go out to eat with friends and meet at each others' houses for game and movie nights. There are a few fancy galas throughout the year as well. - Feb 2008
