Your Expat Community in Ukraine

Embark on Your Life as an Expat in Ukraine

This Eastern European country was greatly affected by the communism of Stalin, but has managed to keep some of its own cultural customs, such as traditional textiles and Eastern Slavic architecture. Its capital Kyiv is the eighth-largest city in Europe and is the educational, scientific, and cultural hub of the country. Its coastal cities also have fantastic nightlife and lots of sporting and nature activities, and are popular vacation destinations. Many expats move to Ukraine to enjoy the mild climate and culture or to take on highly skilled work, and most find Ukrainian people to be very hospitable and welcoming. While the economy has seen a recent decline, the future overall looks promising for Ukraine with its growing IT industry and large universities, and unemployment has been decreasing. Expats who enjoy a challenge will enjoy living in Ukraine; many report that the culture and food is fantastic, that it is easy to make new friends, but that corruption and poor customer service can be an issue for expats looking to work in the country.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Bahrain or Portugal, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find Other Expats to Share Your Adventure in Ukraine With

InterNations is a secure network of like-minded individuals and expats from all over the world. Every member has gone through an approval process in order to join InterNations, and our forums are monitored by us. As every member understands the value of our guiding principles of helpfulness, open communication, and a welcoming attitude, you can rest assured that you've come to the right place with all of your expat needs. On InterNations, nobody stands alone! Whether you are based in Kyiv or Lviv you can connect with other InterNations members in person by signing up to one of the many groups and events taking place. From the Kyiv Literature Group to the City Trotters Group in Lviv, there's no need to start your adventure on your own. By meeting up with other InterNations expats you can share experiences and build friendships in your new country; this will help you to settle in easily and happily with lots of like-minded people around you.