August 2013
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Tips on Buying an Apartment in Ukraine
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineI know many guys – Westerners, I mean – who’ve bought apartments in Ukraine. It’s a relatively easy and painless process. I was with my wife through the whole process when she bought our Sevastopol apartment, so I have a first hand account of all the details. First the question is: Should you even bother…
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What Is Banking Like in Ukraine?
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineAs with all things about living in Ukraine, there are pluses and minuses to their system. Here’s the big plus: You can easily earn 20% on a deposit. Can you imagine that? In the U.S. my money earns 2% if I’m lucky.
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Having A Baby In Ukraine
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineOn August 1st, 2013 my Ukrainian wife delivered our son, Andrei in her hometown hospital, here in Lutsk Ukraine. As I write, I’m sitting beside his bassinet as he sleeps. In this moment of calm, I’d like to describe for you what it’s like to deliver a baby in Ukraine. Let me tell you: It’s…