If there’s any, one thing that men so desire when they meet a Ukrainian woman, it is femininity. Westernization has gradually eroded traditional gender roles, and while this has allowed women to become independent and employable, it has also had a disastrous effect on the feminine qualities in a woman that men love. It goes without saying that Ukraine is home to some of the most feminine women on earth. Regrettably, many Western men are so deprived of standard male-female interactions that they actually have no clue what constitutes ladylike behavior. Today, we’re addressing this issue once and for all and discussing what qualities REALLY make a woman feminine.
Feminine Qualities in a Woman: What Are They?
If you’ve spent most of your life living in the United States, there’s a good chance you have a pretty skewed idea what “femininity” is.
Femininity is generally defined as any behavior that makes a woman…well, a woman. Unfortunately, this often leads to a rap sheet of everything that women in the United States are not.
Graciousness, the ability to be gentle, humility, and even simple beauty are all hallmarks of a feminine woman. Sadly, many women in the West believe these traits to be “oppressive.” As a result, they choose to try to mimic masculine characteristics instead.
Instead of being gentle, many women choose to be callous. Humility is rare, and many allow their egos to grow to an unhealthy level. Hell, many Western women refuse to even dress up before going on a date.
It’s a sad state of affairs in the West currently.
This is not to disparage Western women, as they’re simply victims of shifting social norms. Sadly, these are ones that make them supremely unattractive to masculine men.
In the end, however, we have to recognize that femininity generally boils down to one character trait that trounces all others.
Empathy: The #1 Feminine Quality in a Woman
Many men get it twisted and think that beauty is the most feminine quality of a woman.
Of course, a woman being physically attractive to you is possibly the most important part of finding someone you love. But, we have to remember that even the world’s most attractive women can be a real pain to hang out with unless they have a pleasant personality to go along with their looks.
Ever been to a strip club? You’ll find plenty of “attractive” women there, but most certainly you won’t find one who’s suitable for a relationship with you.
In a country like Ukraine, however, beauty levels are off the charts while women also take great care into nurturing the feminine side. You truly get the best of both worlds.
And if there is one characteristic that femininity depends on most, it is a little something called empathy.
What Is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand why someone is feeling the way they are, and to relate to it. To empathize, in many ways, is to be able to put yourself in the position of someone else and “feel” their emotions.
Picture a friend who has come to you feeling sorry for themselves. Maybe they got drunk and did something stupid, and now they’re upset about it. Typical sob story.
How do you feel? Can you relate to their experience, to the point where you are also feeling upset?
Or do you simply laugh it off and say “well, tough luck bud!”
Picture two women in the same situation. They would talk for hours about how embarrassed she is, about how everyone is going to look at her differently, and they feel about the event itself.
Hours will pass. Tears may be shed. The event would end with hugs and ice cream.
You get the point.
Now, there are certainly empathetic men out there, but we have to recognize that this is inherently a female trait.
From an evolutionary perspective, it has historically been the role of men to stoically protect his family from the dangers that lurk in the outside world.
And this requires the ability to suspend one’s tendency towards empathy.
Women Evolved To Be Empathetic, Men Did Not
Men have evolved to be supremely self-interested. Occasionally, a man has to put the needs of himself (and possibly his family) before that of everything else in life, even if it causes pain to someone else.
Let’s take it back, to the tune of say, 50,000 years. Humans had evolved from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens 150,000 years prior.
Aside from the development of language and obvious technological advances, people biologically the same as they are today.
And, let’s say that as a human living 50,000 years ago, you’re hungry.
Not only are you hungry, but your family is hungry too. If you don’t get out there, grab your spear, and go take down a buffalo, you’re going to stay hungry.
And possibly die. Slowly.
Not exactly my idea of a good time, if I’m honest.
So, what does an early human do?
He would mercilessly go out and slaughter the first animal he got his hands on. Happily, he would tear it limb from limb until it dies.
He would not, for one second, feel “bad” about doing so. He’d be elated. He may even enjoy the process.
Our days of hunting buffalo with spears are long over. But, these evolved tendencies still hold true today.
Empathy In The World Today
The CEO who knows he could give his hardest working employee a raise finds himself in the same situation.
Rewarding his star playing with an extra $10,000 a year would seriously improve their life! He knows that if he were to give this employee a raise, they would have the ability to pay off their student debt, put a down payment on a house, or maybe even provide a better life for their children.
But, will the CEO give his loyal employee the raise?
Probably not.
Unless he’s faced with the choice of losing him to a competitor, something that would significantly impact the success of the business, he’s going to keep as much money as he can for himself.
The CEO has no empathy for his employee. Instead, he has other plans for this money.
He cares not for the fact an extra $10,000 would be life-changing for his best worker. Instead, he is thinking about a vacation home in Monaco to take his wife, a new Mercedes, or possibly even pumping up his daughter’s trust fund even more.
It’s this very attitude that has built businesses and created fortunes.
In fact, most men don’t even expect empathy from other men. They too just want to get to the point where they can continue the cycle of taking advantage of others themselves.
Women, however, have evolved to have a completely different outlook on their relationship with the outside world.
Empathy in Women
Now, while you’re out hunting (or in the modern-day, making some sweet cash), someone historically had to be at home watching over for the youngest members of the tribe.
Tragically, women who stay at home with their young children are scare in the West. Despite the fact that children with a great amount of contact with their mothers early in life fare far better than those who do not, Western culture has instead decided that women are better off in the boardroom than in the nursery.
It goes without saying that this is weird and unnatural. In fact, it’s evidence of everything wrong with femininity in the West right now.
The ability to give birth is the hallmark trait of a woman, and yet this is hardly a biological reality alone. The fact is, most children are entirely dependent on their mothers for the first 14 years of their life.
That’s 14 years of emotional ups and downs, successes, failures, years, hugs, and all the other gushy good stuff that goes along with raising a kid.
Just as men have evolved to be stoic and have the suspend the need to understand the emotions of someone else, women have evolved to be masters of emotions, understanding, and empathy.
Why do you think that women are the primary consumers of sappy romantic films and soap operas?
Did you know that women the group that predominately votes for candidates on the left that support social welfare programs that encourage everyone to be taken care of?
Why have women historically always been most visible in jobs like primary school teachers, pediatricians, and nannies?
It’s easy. Because they have empathy.
Their ability to understand the feelings of others is far more evolved than that of a man.
Now, who do you think is going to be more effective when arguing with a 5-year-old about why they can’t have ice cream for dinner?
It is the bloodthirsty man who’s evolved to take down beasts of the African Savannah, or the gentle, empathetic woman whose evolved to look after children?
I think you know the answer to this one.
This is why it’s normal for most young guys to think of their Dad as kind of an “asshole” while worshipping the ground their mothers walk on. It is only with age that most men begin to realize that their father’s crudeness was necessary from time to time in contrast to their mother’s warmth.
In fact, it is that same warmth that many modern women are supremely lacking in.
Empathy in a Modern Woman
Unfortunately, empathy seems to be the very first aspect of feminity that has gone out the window.
An empathetic woman would understand why her boyfriend would make a small request, such as asking her to cook him dinner.
“He works really hard,” she thinks to herself.
“The least I can do is make him something tasty to eat.”
That is the default response of an empathetic woman. No begrudging agreements, dramatic sighing or rolled eyes would dare take place here.
And, as I’m sure you can guess, such pleasantries are not the default response of most Western women.
Sadly, women today are taught that they should instead try to be everything a man should be instead of nurturing their feminine nature. Women are taught to be cold, unfeeling, and honestly just rather masculine in their interactions. They would rather be the CEO than the supportive wife.
They would rather fulfill the lavish fantasy of the eternal bachelorette instead of the proven archetype of the mother.
Tragically, they fail to realize that no amount of white wine and Sex and the City reruns can compensate for the emptiness that accompanies failing to fulfill her biological purpose.
She is strong, independent, and ridiculously unpleasant to spend time around. Despite the fact that pregnancy after 35 is difficult and downright dangerous after 40, she remains unswayed in her cultural programming.
Don’t forget (she won’t let you, anyway): it’s all about her. If you don’t understand that, then you must not be “man” enough.
Let’s be honest here. No man wants to deal with a cold, snippy girl who refuses to engage in any activity that is done for the expressed pleasure of her significant other.
Ask her to cook a simple meal, and you’ve committed the crime of the century. At best, you’ll get a takeaway pizza. At worst, you’ll get a MeToo allegation.
The majority of men (even though they would never admit it) would much rather have a kind, supportive woman at home who can cook delicious meals and would be a good mother than a “strong, independent woman” who’s fundamentally disagreeable, entitled and cold.
That is 100% not to say that women should not go to university, find careers they enjoy and do as they please in life. Somehow, demanding that a woman engages in basic pleasantries has become sexist. Go figure.
The good news is that, interestingly enough, not all women are like that.
In fact, Ukrainian women are quite the opposite.
Not All Women Are Like That
In Ukraine, for example, women tend to do all of these things at once. It was a Communist country where everyone was forced to work for nearly 100 years, after all. The idea of a working woman is not shied away from in Ukraine. But, it is a country where relationships and family come first.
While many Ukrainian girls wish to study and work, many of them jump at the opportunity of being a stay a home mother if given the chance.
In the meantime, they make themselves infinitely marriageable to any man with a shred of common sense. I’ve met Ukrainian women dating men who are total losers, and even still, they are happy to cook, clean, and do whatever is necessary to make their husbands of boyfriends happy.
Think about it: there are lesser men out there enjoying the company of beautiful, feminine Ukrainian women while you sit at home thinking “what if.”
If I’m honest, the real tragedy here is that you’re not meeting them.
Pro tip: If you’re interested in meeting Ukrainian women, I highly suggest you check out this website.
Your Evolution As a Man: You Begin To Crave Feminine Qualities in a Woman
Most men don’t just randomly wake up one day and decide to move to a place like Ukraine. Often times, it’s one decision in a long series of choices that a man starts to make for himself as he ventures on the path of self-improvement.
As a man begins to consciously work to improve his circumstances, he is forced to confront masculinity that has been repressed by Western society for his entire life.
Let’s take an average man who is tired of losing in life.
He was picked on in his childhood, experienced little success with women growing up, and has now reached an adulthood whose highlight is to spend the next 40 years working for a menial wage at an uninspiring job.
Eventually, he’s had enough. He’s ready to make a change.
He starts lifting weights to improve his physicality. He starts reading a few books about how to improve his interactions with women. Who knows, maybe he will even start an online business.
One night, while after pulling a 13+ hour workday, he’s realized that there’s nothing in his house to eat. He’s been so laser-focused on building an additional income stream that he’s forgotten to eat.
All of the restaurants around his tiny apartment are closed, and he thinks a thought to himself that forever changes his interactions with the opposite sex…
“Wow, I really wish I had a nice girl to cook me a meal right now.”
He freezes. “That’s sexist,” he thinks to himself.
But, is it really?
He thinks back to his childhood, where his grandmother was always with cooked for her whole family. She did so, happily even. She wasn’t the best cook, but the fact that it was her that was doing it made it special.
His father once told him that, even though his grandmother was a nurse, she would always have dinner on the table for his grandfather when he got home.
He even joked that his grandmother’s cooking was the only thing that kept him alive after working in a factory for 12 hours a day.
“Man…why can’t I have that. I’ve been working all damn night.It would literally cost me money to stop now. This makes 0 sense.”
Later that night, he Googles “Feminine Qualities in a Woman.”
He stumbles upon this exact blog and starts to realize that there are countries where women still take pride in doing simple things, such as cooking delicious food for the men they love.
He plans a trip to Kyiv later that year. The rest is history.
How To Meet Feminine Women
I hate to break it to you…but femininity is in short supply in the West.
But you already nkow that.
I don’t care if you live in the United States, Canada, the U.K., or even Australia. Every developed country on earth has internalized some very hardcore, feminist ideologies that would be considered crazy as little as 50 years ago.
Don’t believe me? Ask a girl you’re seeing to cook you dinner. Tell her you are working 12 hour days all week, that you’re laser-focused on building a better life, and just need a little help.
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, especially a man who’s working hard to be his best in life.
See what happens.
You might get lucky with this once, maybe even twice. But the third time, she’ll start explaining to you that making Craft Mac N’ Cheese out of the box is simply too much work and that it’s sexist you ask her to engage in a task that’s…oh I don’t know…necessary for sustaining human life.
Don’t waste your time trying to find a needle in a haystack. Instead, just start looking in a place that’s literally filled to the brim with beautiful, feminine women.
Best of all, you certainly don’t have to hop on a plane in order to do so. Hell, you don’t even have to leave your house anymore.
But how, you ask?
Simple. Go online.
Meet Feminine Ukrainian Women Online
If you want to start meeting feminine women, I suggest you check out Ukraine Date.
Ukraine Date is a niche dating website that’s completely different than any other service in existence. Forget about garbage like Tinder, as this is a website that’s truly in a class of its own.
The app serves as a way of connecting beautiful, feminine Ukrainian women with men just like you.
Ukrainian culture never saw feminism take hold. It’s a country that has been shielded from the social changes that have made Western women undateable, and definitely unmarriageable.
Even if you’re just slightly curious about what Ukrainian women are like, signing up for an account is completely free and requires no obligation whatsoever.
Conclusion: Feminine Qualities In A Woman Are Easy To Find…If You Know Where To Look!
It’s a tough world we live in today, and it’s getting harder every year to find someone special. This is one area of life where it doesn’t pay to wait. None of us are getting any younger, after all.
In the end, the choice is yours. You can to deal with unfeminine, difficult women in the West, or take your dating life to the next level by dating feminine Ukrainian women.
And if you’re reading this website, I think I know which choice you’re going to make.
Sometimes in life, you’ve just gotta cut straight to the chase. While many men are interested in visiting Ukraine for travel, adventure, or even finding a longterm relationship, others are simply interested in seeing what it takes to get a hot Ukrainian girl into bed. Believe it or not, however, becoming intimate with a Ukrainian girl can be a bit of a challenge for someone who is new to Eastern Europe. Fortunately for you, we’re sparing no expense and getting straight to the bottom of an issue that plenty of guys want to know the answer to. Today, we’re discussing how to get laid in Ukraine.
Be sure to read every word of this article, as we’re laying out a step-by-step guide that we’ve used plenty of times to achieve victory in Ukraine.
But for starters, we have to debunk one myth that’s particularly false…
Rule #1: Ukrainian Women and Sex: Getting Laid in Ukraine Isn’t Easy, But Is Possible!
I really can’t stress this point enough.
Many people seem to have the idea that simply buying a plane ticket to Kyiv and waving around a Western passport will immediately grant them an unlimited supply of cute Ukrainian girls.
What you have to keep in mind here is that Ukrainian women are some of the highest quality on the entire earth. They’re a pedigree, like everything that a woman should be, but usually isn’t. They’re beautiful, gracious, and willing to let her man run the show.
And, the best women on earth don’t just share their bodies with any random man.
It takes a bit of work…and that’s fine.
Get Used To The Three Date Rule
There’s nothing wrong with going on three dates with a girl before you get into bed with her. It’s a good thing. More women should have the values that Ukrainian girls do.
But, let’s also not act like sex is some foreign concept to Ukrainian girls. While most girls in Ukraine are far from promiscuous, they’re not prudish either. If you follow the rules we lay out here today, you will maximize your chances of sleeping with a Ukrainian woman.
Compared with more Westernized countries, the time that it takes from meeting a girl to sleeping with her is definitely longer in Ukraine. That’s not to say that one night stands are not possible, especially if you maximize your options using dating apps.
But, just because you may not experience sex as soon as you meet a girl does not mean that it is off the table.
In fact, this is one area of life where if you just put in some time and a little bit of effort, you will be greatly rewarded.
I promise you that.
Do The Work: The Three Date & Seduction
Dating in Ukraine is an integral part of the seduction process.
Before a girl sleeps with a new man, she’s going to want to spend a little bit of time with him. One night stands are not as common as in countries like Sweden, Norway, the UK, or Germany.
It’s during this courtship process that she’ll likely be asking you why you’re in Ukraine, what you think of the country and what your plans are for the future. She’ll be feeling you out to see if you fit the archetype of being a “good guy” that she can maybe build a relationship with.
Fortunately for you, the dating process in Ukraine is relatively straightforward. If a girl agrees to go on a date with you, she’s interested. Ukrainian girls are not afraid to turn away men they don’t like. They play infinitely fewer games than American women.
It’s Not Rocket Science
Getting laid in Ukraine can be broken down into a simple, three-date formula. This formula is to be applied from the first time you meet a new girl, to the time when you hopefully get her into bed.
While the three-date formula is not always 100% accurate, you can generally expect it to take roughly three dates to sleep with a normal girl from Ukraine.
Granted, the sluttiest Ukrainian women who you meet online or at night may take far less time than this. But, these chances are fewer and farther between than simply going on dates with normal girls.
Date #1: Meet at a coffee shop, or go for a short walk through the town center.
This is a great first date, as it allows you a quick way of seeing if you actually like spending time with the girl or not. If you don’t quite jive with her, you can quickly bail on a coffee date. But, if you’re in Ukraine, you probably won’t be having this problem.
In cities like Lviv, going on walking dates can really be quite a memorable experience as the town is simply breathtaking. Even in Kyiv, which is far more industrialized, you’ll have no shortage of interesting places to walk.
Ukrainian girls love walking, so do not be surprised if she suggests you just go for a stroll around a local park while you talk and get to know each other. This is actually a common first date in Ukraine, believe it or not.
Seriously. A simple walk. Can you imagine?
To be fair, this is largely because most Ukrainian men are broke and cannot afford to take them out for cocktails. But, don’t discount it as an option either.
Going for a walk is a standard first date in Ukraine. Go along with it.
It’s during this time that you should simply let go and enjoy yourself. Stop at a kiosk and buy a coffee. Pay for hers. Always.
Ask each other questions about your family life, what you studied in school, and what your goals are for the future.
I try to limit these to one hour at most, and possibly even line up a few on the same day. Doing so allows you to maximize the number of women you meet in a short timeframe.
This is a low-pressure type of meetup. While I would suggest being slightly physical by perhaps touching her wrist if you’re sitting a table together, or maybe even casually resting your hand on her knee from time to time, this is not meant to be a sexually charged type of interaction.
You don’t want to come across as being too horny on your first date. Initiate physical contact in a light, playful manner. Remember, this isn’t America where a Tinder date can quickly turn into a hookup in 20 minutes.
It’s important to always try to go for the kiss near the end of this date. Just a simple kiss on the lips. Nothing crazy.
If she turns her cheek to you when you try to kiss her, do not worry. This is common among all Ukrainian women to reject the first advance that man makes on her. She’ll likely be playful in doing so, so don’t take it personally. Enjoy yourself.
You could say she’s “testing you” here to see just how badly you want it. Most Ukrainian women want a strong gentlemen type of man. While he will stop when he has to, he’s not afraid to go after what he wants.
In fact, if she smiles while she’s turning her cheek to you, don’t hesitate to try a few more times before your date is over.
Most of the time, she eventually gives in, and you’ve completed step #1 of getting laid in Ukraine.
I generally always try to land a kiss on the first date. If you don’t, it’s not the end of the world, but this is always a good goal to shoot for.
Plus, it gives you an indication that it’s time to turn things up a bit on your second date.
Date #2: Go out for a drink at a cocktail bar.
The second date is generally where you want to get a small amount of alcohol involved.
Remember, I said small.
You must keep in mind that most Ukrainian girls don’t drink too much. Heavy alcohol consumption has been a net negative for Ukraine. Many have watched their fathers struggle with alcoholism, and it’s left a bad impression on most young Ukrainian women.
Generally speaking, show her that you like to drink, but not to excess.
That being said, most Ukrainian girls will enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine with no reservations. But, don’t expect to get her drunk and turn her into a different person like a girl would in the West.
Even still, I use my second date as an opportunity to visit a nice cocktail bar. Chances are if she’s a local Ukrainian girl, she’s not used to visiting establishments that are a little bit more upscale such as a cool bar where you can get a mojito, a cosmopolitan or an old fashioned.
If she’s never had a cocktail before, help her pick one. Ask her what she likes, and try to make a guess based on the little bit you know about her. Make it fun. If she doesn’t like the one, don’t be afraid to order another. They’ll likely be less than $6 each, anyways.
I’d generally say to limit yourself to 2-3 cocktails here, but you be the judge of this. On your second date, it’s most important to try to get more physical than you could on your first date.
Think about it: the girl has already spent a few hours with you. She gave you her contact information and has agreed to meet with you twice.
She’s clearly interested. Don’t be afraid to get physical with her.
At your cocktail bar of choice, I always advise men to look for places that have bench seating where you can sit next to each other instead of perched at a bar or in two separate chairs.
Sitting directly next to one another allows for greater options for physical contact, and makes it less awkward if you want to place a hand on her back, her leg, or to play with her hair.
If you’re totally new to this, try putting your hand on her shoulder or thigh when you’re placing emphasis on something you’re saying. Do this a few times when telling a story, but eventually continue to rest your hand there after you’ve finished speaking.
Gradually escalate to the point where lightly touching her is no big deal, and it’s something she responds to positively.
It’s important not to go overboard here, especially if she’s a younger girl who is inexperienced with men. If the girl reacts negatively to you touching her, you should refrain from doing so as much.
That doesn’t mean to never put a hand on her shoulder, whisper something in her ear, or even playfully kick her foot under the table. But, it does mean you may have to tone things down.
Remember: be a strong gentleman. Be receptive to her desires, but unafraid of showing what you want.
Turn Up The Heat…If You Can
On the other hand, your second date could turn into a makeout session. This is ideal, as hopefully you’ll have landed the kiss on the first date, have initiated physical contact that she’s comfortable with, and are feeling a nice buzz from a good cocktail or two.
Enjoy these moments, as they’re some of the best I’ve ever had. The tension is a little bit high, and you both like each other. Remember that experiences with dating foreign women are some of the most fun you may experience in life.
If your girl is practically slobbering all over you, you can certainly try to escalate things by bringing her back to your house. I generally don’t do this, unless I’m out with a particularly slutty girl who I get the feeling is “easy.”
Most regular girls are still not going to sleep with you at this point, even if you’re making out. Finish your cocktails off, and go for a short walk around town. Better yet, tell her you want to walk her back to her house to make sure she gets home safely.
Little acts of chivalry like this are of the utmost importance in Ukraine. This will show her that you’re not just trying to get her in bed…even if that’s your main goal.
All in all, these two dates set the stage for what is ideally your third date with her: a dinner & movie at your place.
Date #3: Dinner & A Movie At Your Place
If you haven’t already noticed, this is where you finally seal the deal.
Ukraine is one country where it pays to be a man who knows how to cook.
Most men in Ukraine scoff at the idea of cooking. There is no Ukrainian Gordan Ramsey or Anthony Bourdain who has made it a cool, masculine thing to do. But, all the girls have seen these guys on TV and absolutely eat it up.
I can’t tell you how many girls I’ve gotten to come back to my house by offering to cook them a basic meal. Many of them have never had a man cook for them, ever. It’s often little more than a simple pasta dish, but to them, it is as if they are eating at the world’s finest restaurant.
Now, I have a good bit of experience cooking, so this is second nature to me. If you’re not the kind of guy who particularly enjoys cooking, you can choose to omit the “dinner” section of this date. That being said, if you do know anything about making a basic meal, it’s a huge point of attraction to Ukrainian women.
A girl agreeing to come to your home in Ukraine is kind of a big deal. In fact, don’t be surprised if many of the girls that you meet are hesitant towards coming to your apartment, even if it’s only for a minute to get an umbrella or a jacket. If a girl comes to your house, she’s probably considered having sex with you already.
That doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed, but in many ways, it is implied.
The dinner & a movie date is where you ideally attempt to seal the deal. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get comfortable, share a bottle of wine, play some nice music, and just enjoy your time together.
Plus, cooking brings with it a whole host of opportunities to get physical and interact. Experiment by making light demands, saying things like “Hey, go get me that towel over there so I can wipe the countertop.”
Better yet, you can even “teach” her to cook a little bit by employing her to do basic tasks such as chopping up vegetables or setting the table. Don’t think you need to go overboard here and turn her into your assistant, but women generally enjoy having a strong man who they’re attracted to show his dominance over her, even in a tiny way like this.
Seal The Deal
At this point, you’ve both had a few glasses of wine. Some nice music from a YouTube playlist is playing from your laptop in the background. You’re both in a comfortable, private apartment that is most likely nicer than the one she’s grown up in. Better yet, you’re both working on something together.
If you two truly connect, you could totally burn the meal and ruin it, and still have a fun time together getting a takeout pizza. The purpose of this date is not to highlight your culinary skills, but rather to have a good time together in a private environment with a little bit of alcohol to loosen things up.
After you finish eating, do the dishes, and turn on a movie on your apartment television. It pays to travel with a basic HDMI cord that hooks up to the television in your Airbnb, and having a few movies downloaded on your hard drive that are ready to go.
If you’re staying at a hotel, you could alternatively just go somewhere for dinner and try to get her back to your room, but that’s far more of a stretch in my opinion. I generally suggest guys that are looking to go to Ukraine for the purposes of connecting with women get a nice Airbnb instead.
Turn the movie on, dim the lights, and cuddle up under a blanket. At this point, it’s up to you to seal the deal. But, what I will say is that if a girl has volunteered to go along with all of the above steps, you likely won’t face much resistance if you take her to your bedroom afterward.
That, my friends, is the three-date formula for getting laid in Ukraine.
How To Meet Ukrainian Girls
Now, I know you’re probably thinking “How do I get dates in a foreign country without ever being there?”
Good question. Even if you don’t know a single soul in Ukraine, you can start chatting with Ukrainian women today with the help of the internet.
You absolutely have to use online dating apps prior to arriving in Ukraine if you want to maximize your chances of success. Sure, you can immediately hit the streets as soon as you land, and make it your job to meet girls. In fact, I suggest you do this a few times just for the experience.
But, by only relying on meeting girls in person, you’re missing out on plenty of opportunities to connect with single Ukrainian girls who are interested in dating a foreigner.
Here’s how you REALLY do it…
Meet Ukrainian Girls Online: The Key To Getting Laid in Ukraine
Think about it: only 10% of girls you meet anywhere will be attracted to you and interested in dating. Of that 10%, many will be in relationships already, will have recently broken up and won’t be interested in dating, or might just be in a bad mood.
Women are weird creatures. You can do everything right, and they still might say no. So it goes.
Take it from someone who loves meeting girls in person: using dating apps is crucial to getting laid in Ukraine. It’s a total numbers game, and by using online dating, you’re significantly bumping up your chances of being successful.
While there are a whole host of websites out there, I recommend signing up for an account with our personal favorite, Ukraine Date. We like it so much that we even did a full review on the site.
Ukraine Date totally blows apps like Tinder out of the water. Best of all, signing up for an account is completely free. Even if you’re just slightly curious about Ukrainian girls, I highly suggest checking it out.
While we’re huge advocates of using dating websites to meet Ukrainian girls, we also strongly suggest approaching Ukrainian women once you’ve arrived in Ukraine.
Here are a few tips on doing just that!
Meeting Ukrainian Girls During the Day
Ukraine is something of a paradise for approaching girls in person during the daytime.
Girls in Ukraine appreciate straightforward masculinity, and many expect men to walk up to them during the day to start a conversation. While this activity is frowned upon in many places, Ukraine is not one of these places.
The easiest way to get started meeting Ukrainian girls during the day is with one simple but effective line…
“Excuse me, do you speak English?”
These six words essentially give you permission to start talking to any girl you may see. The most straightforward path forward here is to ask for help in locating something such as a monument, a metro station, or a supermarket. Gradually hint at the fact that you’re traveling from somewhere else, and spark up a conversation from here.
We’ve covered meeting Ukrainian women during the day rather extensively in our post on Ukrainian dating culture. Check it out if you’re interested in sharpening up your day game abilities!
Night Game in Ukraine
To be perfectly upfront, Ukraine is not necessarily the best country for using night game or meeting girls at night.
While it is entirely possible to do so, Ukraine isn’t known for its nightlife when compared to other cities. On top of that, Ukraine is very much a table service type of country. Unlike in a place like Serbia, most Ukrainians prefer to sit at a table instead of milling around socializing in an American style bar.
Even still, I suggest you go out, hit the bars, and approach women at night. Your model for Ukrainian night game can be very similar to that used during the day, if not slightly more direct.
Feel free to utilize the “do you speak English” opener in the nightclub or when passing a group of pretty girls on the street. The beauty of approaching at night, however, is that you can be more direct.
The problem with relying only on meeting girls in person is you likely have a limited amount of time in the country. Realistically, you could turn up to Ukraine, approach 100 women in real life, and still go home empty-handed.
It’s frustrating, I know. This is exactly why you must diversify your approach.
By contrast, if you use a dating app, you’ll have pre-screened for girls that are attractive, single, and interested in meeting you. It goes without saying that this skyrockets your chances of success of getting laid in Ukraine.
I’m all about maximizing my chances of success in every possible area when I’m going after something I want. By using a combination of dating apps, daytime approaches, and night game, you’re covering “land, sea, and sky.”
Do this, and success with Ukrainian women will be in your near future.
Conclusion: Is It Possible To Get Laid in Ukraine?
Getting laid in Ukraine is 100% possible, provided you’re willing to put in a little bit of time.
And, you will find that the time you invest will pay off hugely in the future. Unlike with a Western woman who you may just want to sleep with once, a Ukrainian woman truly keeps you coming back for more. They’re that good. Seriously.
Who knows…you might never even leave the country. You may laugh now, but plenty of guys are more than willing to drop everything and relocate to Eastern Europe after getting a little taste of the local talent.
To recap, the exact steps to getting laid in Ukraine go as follows:
Approach both at night & during the day using the above tips.
Follow the three-date formula, have a private apartment to go back to.
Schedule dates multiple girls in case one prospect fails.
Rinse & repeat.
If you follow the above formula, there’s a very good chance you will eventually get laid over the course of a few weeks. Depending on how skillful you are, you could potentially even pull this off in a few days.
The main points that this program seeks to capitalize on are maximizing your chances of meeting a girl using in-person game and dating websites, showing that you’re willing to put in three dates with a girl, and trying it with multiple women concurrently.
And, there you have it. Our formula for successfully getting laid in Ukraine. While it may not be the easiest task in the world, it is 100% possible to do.
So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and make it happen.
Most men would love to have a hot Russian or Ukrainian woman in their life. Russian and Ukrainian girls have a reputation for being beautiful, traditional, and very much willing to do what it takes to please their man. And with the internet connecting people from all over the world, there has never been a better time to start dating foreign women. That being said, you must be careful not to think that Russian and Ukrainian girls are one and the same. In fact, they are actually very different from one another! Today, we’re diving deep into the true differences between Russian and Ukrainian girls.
Russian Girls
Generally less traditional than Ukrainian girls.
This is a big one.
Both Russia and Ukraine are rather “traditional” countries, where standard gender roles apply. Women do their best to maximize their appearance, and men do everything they can to maximize their potential as masculine providers.
At least, in an idealistic sense, this is how it’s supposed to work.
In Russia, however, feminism has become far more culturally acceptable than in Ukraine. This has much to do with Russia being a huge country with far more ideologies and diversity in opinions. And, you very well may find women that are just as traditional in smaller towns in Russia that you would in Ukraine.
While they try to attribute these stats mostly to men, it has been my experience that Russian women absolutely cheat more than Ukrainian girls. I have no real data to back this up, but as someone who has dated plenty of Russian and Ukrainian women, this has been my observation.
Russian women may appear more beautiful than Ukrainians.
This is another big one. Everyone is always remarking at just how hot Russian women are. Going to Moscow is absolutely mesmerizing. the beauty is just off the charts, even when compared to Kyiv.
But, we have to keep in mind that this is often because Russian women have access to more money than their Ukrainian counterparts. Ukraine is the second poorest country in Europe. Russia has one of the world’s top 10 economies.
You do the math. It’s not hard to figure out what’s going on here.
Now, this certainly doesn’t mean that the standard of living for all Russians is high. Not by a long shot. What it does mean is that women in Russia most likely have more disposable income to spend on themselves. Whether it’s beauty products, gym memberships, or dental appointments, Russian girls are on it.
Personally, I believe that Ukraine is the real winner here in terms of natural beauty. But, Russian women can appear marginally more beautiful due to having higher salaries.
Even still, this is a razor-thin margin that’s taken me years to really see.
It’s mostly a draw here, to be honest.
But, let’s not forget that there’s generally no standard looking Russian woman. The country is absolutely gigantic, with parts of it bordering on the Middle East and Northern Asia. In Russia, you actually have a huge variety of women to choose from.
Huge variance in appearance.
You have Russian women who appear to be Asian, Russian women who appear to be Turkish, and of course, some who look like the typical blonde bombshell that they’re known for being.
Believe it or not, you can find Russian women with a huge diversity in their physical characteristics. Remember that Russia borders countries like Georgia, and the further you get to these regions, the more the appearance of the average woman is going to sway in another direction.
This can be a perk, depending on what type of woman you like. I’ve dated plenty of women from the Caucuses region that lies between Russia and the Middle East and had a seriously great time.
PS: If you want to experience the more “exotic” types of women we’re talking about here, check out this website.
More Cosmopolitan Minded
Again, this is predictable due to the greater economic prosperity that most Russians have over the average Ukrainian.
There are currently 3.13 million Russians living in the United States. There are 16,000 Russians living in the United Kingdom. In fact, the Russian diaspora is spread all over the world at this point.
Generally speaking, I have found Russian women to be more interested in living abroad. Ukrainian girls, on the other hand, tend to have much more of a “hometown girl” personality and balk at the idea of moving away from their families on a permanent basis.
But, that certainly does not mean that Russian girls don’t LOVE their home country.
Usually Very Patriotic
Even if you meet a Russian person living outside of Russia, there’s a good chance they are proud of their heritage.
Despite the fact that you could make the argument that the Russian government is oftentimes just as terrible as the Ukrainians, many Russians proudly boast about their roots.
For example, you could see this on full display when Khabib Nurgamedov was fighting in UFC 229. Twitter was absolutely ablaze with everyone with an ounce of Russian blood posting Russian flag emojis and writing in broken Cyrillic. It’s as if every person with even an ounce of Russian blood had grown up in Moscow!
There’s certainly nothing wrong with this, and honestly, I think it’s pretty cool. But, chances are you’ll most likely not see such displays of patriotism on display from most Ukrainian girls.
Ukrainian Girls – Our Personal Favorite
Typically very traditional.
Ukrainian women are quite often very traditional. This is why so many men will go to Ukraine and return bitter and empty-handed. They simply expected to show up and immediately start landing one night stands.
In Ukraine, it just doesn’t work that way, usually.
You can definitely have a good time in Ukraine. But, it’s far more of a place to look for a serious girlfriend or a wife than just a hookup.
While I’ve personally seen countless Russian women cheating on their significant others, I actually never met any Ukrainian girl who admitted to cheating on her boyfriend of husband.
Now, that’s not to say that it does not take place. I am simply saying that female infidelity, hookup culture, and being promiscuous is really quite taboo in Ukrainian culture.
There is a remarkably low variance in the appearance of the average Ukrainian women when compared with Russia.
There are a few small cities where Ukrainian women will appear somewhat more Balkan, such as the Romanian border town Chernivtsi. But, this is the exception and not the rule.
Honestly, most Ukrainian women look rather similar.
Sure, you have variations in hair color and, to a lesser degree, height. But, you’re most likely going to be dealing with your standard, Slavic looking woman in Ukraine.
This includes high cheekbones, an angular facial structure, and pale skin. By contrast, these characteristics only account for a fraction of the total Russian population.
She probably thinks her home country sucks.
Now, it’s easy to interpret this as a big red flag. After all, how could a girl hate the place she’s grown up?
But, sadly enough, it’s a pretty reasonable conclusion.
The Ukrainian government has put its people through the wringer for the past 10 years.
Imagine that the small amount of money that your parents had in the bank magically disappears. The bank blames the government. The government blames the bank. Nobody is there to pay them back.
While you’re largely immune from all of the negative consequences that come alongside growing up in Ukraine by just living there, you have to remember that most Ukrainian people have a few choices words to use about their government…
Even though most Ukrainian girls may not necessarily believe they have the world’s best government, most wouldn’t dare to move away from their families for an extended period of time.
A small-town mentality.
Most Ukrainian girls dream of being able to visit elsewhere. But, the majority of them don’t actually get to go to exotic locales and live abroad.
The average Ukrainian girl is going to live in Ukraine for the rest of her life, despite the fact that some have managed to leave since the Visa liberalization scheme in 2013.
The reality is that most Ukrainian girls are homebodies. They wouldn’t dare to move away from her family, as their traditional nature tells them that it’s important to remain connected to those immediately related to you.
It’s for this reason that you’ll often see a girl’s entire family follow her to the United States if she does manage to get there.
While this might seem ridiculous to Americans, you have to understand that Ukrainian culture is one that values not just the role of parents, but also of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and everyone else in their immediate bloodline.
This is why you will often see the most successful relationships between Ukrainian and Western men taking place in Ukraine.
The man moves to her country, not the other way around.
In fact, if I meet a Russian or Ukrainian girl who has moved to the United States all by herself on a permanent basis, I take this as a red flag.
Finding Foreign Girls in the West?
Generally, I’m really hesitant to try to compare the Russian and Ukrainian girls that you meet in the United States with those you meet in their own countries.
Like it or not, there’s a Westernization process that takes place when these girls leave the environment that’s created them. On top of that, many of these women are isolated from their families and away from the order that their household provided for them.
This can make for a bit of a “going crazy” phase that many new arrivals to the West will go through. Gradually, many of them lose their traditionalism as they’re forced to face the world on their own.
I hate to say it, but a good few of the Russian and Ukrainian girls I’ve come across abroad are somewhat damaged. They can sometimes be a bit sketchy. It’s unclear why they’re in the United States all alone, why they left their family, and what the basis was for their visa.
This is not an indictment of all of them. But, I am simply saying that when dating a Russian or Ukrainian girl in any place outside of her home country, to keep in mind that she has ultimately been removed from the environment that has made her so special in the first place.
While above-average genetics certainly has something to do with the elegance and class of these ladies, we have to recognize that the environment plays a significant factor in creating the women that we adore so much.
It’s for this reason that even if you’re in West, I recommend you use a good online dating site to meet Russian or Ukrainian girls instead of looking for them in your local city.
Conclusion – The Differences Between Russian and Ukrainian Girls Are HUGE!
To an outsider looking in, it can seem like the differences between Russian and Ukrainian girls are small. In reality, this is simply not the case! Ukrainian women are their own type of special, even when compared with their Russian neighbors. While there are plenty of fantastic Russian women in the world, a combination of factors makes Ukrainian girls our clear favorite here.
If you’re interested in meeting Ukrainian girls, I highly suggest you check out this website.
Ukraine is one of the cheapest countries to live in the entire world. As the second poorest country in Europe, a significant amount of the population manages to get by on roughly $400-$600 a month. While many may believe that this means it is a less than desirable place to live, it is quite the opposite. For someone earning a salary in US dollars, euros or pounds, Ukraine is an incredibly inexpensive place to live. Today, we’re going in-depth to discuss the realities of the cost of living in Ukraine.
Why is The Cost of Living in Ukraine So Cheap?
I remember being a young, 10-year-old child and going on vacation to Mexico with my parents. While everyone in my family couldn’t stop talking about going snorkeling, trips to the beach, and our hotel, my Dad was transfixed on something else entirely.
“This exchange rate is amazing. It’s cheaper there for us, right now.”
This was one concept I couldn’t quite wrap my head around. How could prices be lower if you go to another country? Why is it that money from the West is worth more than the money in Mexico?
Alas, this was my first ever exposure to something known as the “exchange rate.”
An exchange is simply the amount of currency that you can exchange for another.
For example, the euro and the dollar are relatively close in terms of their value, with the euro often being worth just a few cents more per dollar.
The British pound, on the other hand, is typically worth 30% more than each dollar, currently equaling out to £1 to $1.24.
And, due to the economically depressed nature of Ukraine, 1 American dollar goes a very long way compared to what it is worth at home.
The Ukrainian Exchange Rate
For example, in Ukraine, $1 is worth roughly ₴27 hryvnias (the Ukrainian currency).
That’s roughly the cost of a beer in a pub or a snack on the street. ₴80 hryvnias, or about $3.20, will get you a small meal in some restaurants. ₴120 hryvnias, or $5, will get you a very proper lunch in many restaurants.
Really, it should come as no surprise that money from one of the strongest economies on earth is worth a substantially large amount in countries like Ukraine, Georgia, or even Serbia.
On top of that, it’s not just the dollar that allows a huge amount of economic mobility in developing countries. The euro, pound, franc, and every other prominent currency enjoys this same benefit.
As such, even a meager internet based salary (by Western standards) can very well put you in the top 10% of earners in the country.
That’s right. If you can make even as little as $30,000 a year online, you can absolutely live in an upper-class lifestyle in Ukraine. Plus, as someone who resides outside of their home country for a significant amount of time, you’ll quite likely be exempt from paying the majority of taxes that your fellow citizens are required.
In fact, you will most likely be extremely hard-pressed to spend $30,000, particularly if you’re living outside of Kyiv.
And it gets even sweeter if you’re careful with which city you pick!
Which City Will You Choose?
Below, we outline just how expensive each Ukrainian city is.
Kyiv
It goes without saying that Kyiv is the city with the highest cost of living in Ukraine. Even still, it is extremely cheap by Western standards. The only even slightly expensive bill you may run into in Kyiv is for housing in the city center. While you can certainly live in a studio outside of the center for $450 a month, most people I know are paying $750 a month for a spacious flat in a great location. Other than that, restaurants, bars, taxis, and groceries are still going to be dirt cheap and comparable to the rest of Ukraine.
To be fair, truly living the “good life” in Kyiv where you’re trying to be a budget baller is a little more challenging as it’s a large-scale business hub. I’d generally say that you should be prepared to spend an extra $350 a month if you choose to live in Kyiv as opposed to any other city in Ukraine.
Lviv
Lviv is said to be one of the cheapest cities in Europe right now. Friends who visited from Thailand even said that Lviv is far cheaper than Southeast Asia in many places. The only issue is that, due to the fact that it is the most touristic town in Ukraine, you occasionally may see a small hike in prices at restaurants, but only if you plan on going to the most luxurious of places. Realistically, you’ll still be paying less than $25 for a nice meal for two. New apartments can be had for under $400 a month in the direct center.
Kharkiv
Surprisingly, Kharkiv is thought to be one of the cheapest cities in all of Ukraine, even more than Lviv. While it is the second-largest city in the country, it is generally not visited by many tourists and is very much a student town. On top of that, I’ve heard of numerous Americans working there in IT, often making upwards of $30 per hour as there’s a fair amount of outsourcing that’s taking place there. Again, you’ll be looking at paying less than $400 a month for a newly renovated apartment and lunches for $3-$5.
Other Towns
If you are truly obsessed with saving money, you could very well choose to spend some time in a city like Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, or Chernivtsi. In each of these places, you should absolutely be able to rent a genuinely nice apartment for less than $350 each month and see even further savings in virtually every other category.
Even still, I find life in these places to be drab and boring. I’d rather find ways to make more money and live in a larger city.
Ultimately, life can be lived for less than $1000 in every city in Ukraine if you are truly pinching your pennies. On the other hand, you can easily spend $2000 a month living in the direct center of Kyiv.
Personally, I find a lifestyle balance right in the middle of those two numbers.
Your Lifestyle Dictates Your Spending
Ultimately, the beauty of Ukraine is that you can live there on a skint budget, or you can spend a little more cash and live it up. It’s up to you.
I’ve met plenty of thrifty expats with $500 to their name having plenty of fun drinking their way across the country and staying in hostels. On the other hand, I’ve met plenty of location independent entrepreneurs who are jet-set on scaling their online businesses.
I do find it hard to believe that most normal people will reasonably spend more than $2,500 each month while living in Ukraine. You would have to be living a truly extravagant lifestyle, going out to eat each night, and likely paying off a vehicle as well.
I certainly could choose to do this myself, but I personally like to watch that cash stack up.
Personally, I find the biggest advantage to living in a developing country being that you can set aside a huge amount of your income into investments which then have the ability to help you make money while you sleep.
These can be as simple as investing in a stock market mutual fund such as those offered through Vanguard, or even purchasing real estate and renting it out on Airbnb.
It is for this reason that I generally choose to spend about $1250 a month in total for all of my living expenses.
My Monthly Budget: The Cost of Living in Ukraine in Real Life
Below, I’m giving you a breakdown on my monthly budget so you can see my exact cost of living in Ukraine.
Necessary Expenses
$600 – Rent & Bills.
I will admit that I’m slightly overpaying, as I tend to move cities quite a bit. As I’m on a month to month agreement with the landlord, it is slightly higher. Realistically, if I were to agree to a year, this would drop to $500 a month or less. This price includes all bills, including heating, air conditioning, and water.
Even still, my place is brand new, in the nicest part of town, and mine alone. I could hire a maid for $4 an hour, but I’ve been a little bit cheap lately.
$250 – Food.
I eat quite a lot. Most people are not going to spend $250 a month on food. I’m rather serious about physical training, so I follow a diet where I consume a large amount of protein each day and roughly 2500 calories to go along with it.
These costs do add up for me, which is fine. In the USA, I’d be paying double this.
$80 – Going Out
I quite enjoy hitting the local bars and nightclubs no matter where I’m at. I don’t shy away from taking girls on dates that may cost up to $20 for a few cocktails.
Going out is a big part of dating.
I welcome this expense and am glad to pay it.
$50 – $100 – Restaurants
Though I love cooking at home, I go out to eat pretty frequently. Lately, it’s been a bunch of little business lunches and street food. I’d say I’m having at least one meal in a restaurant every three days or so.
But, there’s been times where I’ll take girls on dates to the fanciest places, and I’ve paid $80 for a meal and a few bottles of wine that would have cost $180 in any other city.
This also includes near-daily trips to the coffee shop, where I’ll purchase one or two cappuccinos for a whopping total of $3.
Somewhat Unnecessary Expenses
$100 – Clothing
Clothes at stores like Zara and H&M are largely the same price as in the West. Nice trainers from Nike or Reebok are also similarly priced, depending on where you purchase them.
Generally speaking, you’re not going to save money on fashion in Ukraine unless you plan on hitting up the town’s second-hand stores, which can yield some pretty interesting pieces if you’re into fashion. It’s in these places that they price clothing by the kilogram. Last I checked, it was about $3 per kilogram of clothes!
I don’t have the patience for this, and these shops are notoriously dirty. Hipster girls love them, though. Plus, I didn’t move to Ukraine so I can shop at the thrift store!
I just go to the local mall and pay Western prices.
$50 – Taxis
I take taxis way too much, but I don’t care. It’s part of the luxury of being in Ukraine. You can simply use Uber as you would in the West, and it’s about 1/10th the cost.
Yes, taxi rides are usually no more than $3. It’s amazing. This is perhaps the biggest saving that you will encounter on your expat journey.
All in all, that $50 paid for 15 taxi rides. Realistically, I could just use public transportation for .30 cents a ride, but I’m kind of lazy and frequently miss the busses and trains in my area.
$50 – Personal Care
This is a category for things like toothpaste, deodorant, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. These things are definitely cheaper than in the West by at least 30-40% or so. Better yet, it’s the exact same products, down to the brand names.
$12 – Cellphone
Of course, I have to mention my cellphone plan with Life Cell.
$12 gets me unlimited calling, data, and texting. I use my data plan to create a mobile hotspot when I’m away from WiFi, too.
TOTAL: $1250
Conclusion: The Cost of Living in Ukraine is a HUGE Benefit
The cost of living was one of the first things that enticed me into moving to Eastern Europe. I was absolutely sick of having to check my bank account every day and worry that taking a few taxis and wanting to have my own apartment would bankrupt me.
Since moving to Ukraine, I have been able to significantly increase my net worth, despite the fact that I made more money while living in the United States.
For this, we can thank Ukraine’s extremely low cost of living.
While many people may believe that at expat goes to a developing country to be stingy with their money, the fact is living abroad presents a unique opportunity to get years ahead of your peers in terms of your total net worth and portfolio size.
Or, you can just enjoy cheap beer and live the easy life.
The choice is yours!
PS: If you’re reading this because you’re interested in meeting Ukrainian women, I highly suggest checking out this website.
Ukraine is known all around the world for having some seriously amazing attractions things for tourists to enjoy. Whether it’s the capital city of Kyiv, the infamous Chernobyl reactor site, or even just the hordes of pretty girls that walk the streets each day, foreigners will find plenty to keep them busy in Ukraine. But, one of the most stunning (and commonly overlooked) attractions that Ukraine has to offer is the Tunnel of Love. Today, we’re talking all about this beautiful site that every visitor to Ukraine should see.
What is the Tunnel of Love?
The Tunnel of Love is a 5 kilometer stretch of industrial railway in Western Ukraine. What makes this railway unique is that it is completely covered by trees from all angles. What’s resulted is a forest canopy that encloses the entire railway, making for one of the most unique landscapes you will ever see.
But, how did it get this way? Surely, this must have been intentionally designed by a team of landscapers, right?
Well, sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. In fact, the Tunnel of Love in Ukraine came about as a happy accident of sorts.
During Soviet times, trees and other shrubs were planted around railways to prevent them from being seen by aircraft and other forces hostile to the USSR. This was a low-tech, yet highly effective way of masking supply routes to feed the rapidly industrializing Soviet Union.
Decades have passed since the trees were first planted, and they have been kept neatly trimmed by trains passing by on the railway itself. Any time a branch grows even a few inches too far, it is quickly cut down by one of the passing trains on the route. As such, the trees have “learned” not to grow too far into the path of the railway.
Where Does The Train Go?
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s not the train ride itself that’s the attraction, but rather the path of the train itself.
The train route is largely used by the Odek Plywood Factory for transporting finished pieces of plywood harvested from Ukraine’s native birch tree population to the Klevan Railway Station. From there, they are exported across Europe, as Ukrainian birch is known to make some of the finest plywood available.
It is also interesting to note that at one point, the train tracks split in two, with one track going to a Soviet-era military base that is thought to still be active to this day. That being said, it’s many kilometers away from the tunnel itself, and you won’t be stumbling upon any military activities by accident.
In many ways, the Tunnel of Love is a perfect metaphor for Ukraine as a whole. A complete accident that was spurred by Soviet industrialization that’s turned out to be a hidden gem that the world can marvel at and enjoy decades after a societal breakdown.
You can’t help but appreciate that such a perfect storm of factors could only happen in a place like Ukraine. Anywhere else in the world, the railroad would have been rerouted, the trees would have been cut down, or it would be turned into a cheesy national park that costs $30 to get into.
Not in Ukraine. It’s been left in all of it’s untouched, accidental beauty.
What we’re left with is an accidental piece of complete and utter beauty, appreciated by loving couples the world over.
Legend Has It…
Believe it or not, it’s only been in recent years that the greater public has discovered the existence of the Tunnel of Love. It was only after the photos started to go viral on social media that tourists began catching on to its existence.
But, it goes without saying that the local people of provincial Ukraine have admired its beauty for many years. As such, legends have been created surrounding it even though it’s only a few decades old.
The folktale says that if a couple visits there, and makes a wish together, it will eventually be granted provided that both of them have genuine intentions and are truly in love.
The attraction has become popular for wedding photos and for meandering young couples to lazily
Safety First!
Contrary to what you may think, the Tunnel of Love is a relatively safe place to visit. Trains are rather infrequent, passing by only a few times a day and the site is hugely popular with tourists.
As such, train conductors know to keep a sharp eye on the tracks and to travel at relatively low speeds.
There was one unfortunate incident where a Japanese woman injured her hip in 2017, but this is one of the only known times when someone was injured on the train tracks. Fortunately, she’s made a full recovery and is now (hopefully) far more vigilant of passing trains.
If you’re concerned about safety, don’t be.
The Tunnel of Love is perfectly safe.
How To Get To Ukraine’s Tunnel of Love
The Tunnel of Love is located between the tiny village of Orzhiv and Klevan. Keep in mind, this is in Western Ukraine, closer to Lviv than Kyiv. The best place to base yourself if you’re looking to travel to the Tunnel of Love is in Rivne. It is the closest town and is only 30 minutes away.
But, getting to Rivne from any of Ukraine’s major cities will require a trip on the country’s rail system. Surprisingly, trains in Ukraine can be rather nice, particularly if you upgrade to a private car. Upgrades typically cost less than $10 per person and ensure you have a locking compartment and can enjoy your privacy.
As of our time writing this, the train from Kyiv to Rivne takes approximately 6 hours and costs roughly 400UAH round trip, or $16. Unfortunately, it typically arrives at 4:00 AM, meaning you’d be best off checking into a hotel for the night before heading to the tunnel.
From Lviv
Traveling to the tunnel from Lviv is quite easy. The train from Lviv to Rivne takes just under 3 hours in total. Depending on the timeframes, you can either do this as a day trip or plan an overnight stay.
From Rivne
Once you’re in Rivne, you can simply take a taxi to Klevan and ask your driver to drop you off at the Tunnel of Love. They will know where they’re going, and it should really cost no more than 500 UAH, or $20. Your hotel should be able to call you someone who is reliable and trustworthy.
Tell your concierge to have them come back in a few hours to pick you up after you are done touring.
If you’re feeling particularly cheap, you can take a marshrutka (or a minibus) from the Klevan train station. Tell the bus driver that you want to be let out at the tunnel of love. Have your Google translate handy!
They’ll know exactly where to take you.
Tour, Or No Tour?
Generally speaking, I think that much of the fun of Ukraine involves going at it yourself. Half of the experience involves riding Soviet-era trains and maybe even taking old school minibusses to get where you’re going. For me, this is one of my favorite parts of living in Ukraine as a foreigner.
Sure, there are definitely tours out there. They’ll overcharge you and give you a watered-down experience. Needless to say, I’d suggest just considering doing it on your own. Plus, if you have a lovely Ukrainian girl to tag along with, she’ll make the process as easy as pie.
Where To Stay
One of my favorite parts of Ukraine involves venturing out into the less explored territories of the country. If I could recommend any hotels in Rivne, they would be as follows…
Hotel Rivne Ukraine – Consistently the top-rated hotel in Rivne. While I wouldn’t say that it’s as luxurious as those you would find in major cities, it’s really quite nice for being just $40 a night.
Hotel Boutique Central – A smaller hotel that’s just as nice, if not slightly nicer than Hotel Rivne. They include a delicious breakfast with your hotel stay, and the rooms are slightly more modern than most others in the town.
Optima Rivne – Also a fantastic choice for a stay in Rivne. While this hotel is usually frequented by business travelers, it provides Western-style convenience in the center of Rivne.
While you can definitely stay in Klevan, I’d suggest having a short trip to the nearby town of Rivne for a night or so. There’s a bit more to do and see in Klevan, and the hotels are worlds better than those in Rivne.
The above travel guide will get you to and from there with no problems whatsoever. On top of that, you can even schedule in a trip to the Ukrainian cultural capital of Lviv if you’re in that neck of the woods.
Conclusion – Is Visiting Ukraine’s Tunnel of Love Worth it?
Absolutely.
The whole experience is nothing short of a total joy, and is seriously dirt cheap to boot. Traveling around to the smaller parts of Ukraine is one of the best parts of an extended visit, and visiting the Tunnel of Love can provide experiences that are sure to last a lifetime.
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