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Arriving & getting Around
Arriving & getting Around
Arriving & getting Around
WhAt to see
WhAt to see
WhAt to see
By Bus
Arriving by bus is the only way to get to Kerch all year round. The bus station
itself is a buzzing place thanks to the incredible number of mini-buses arriving
and departing. Marshrutkas run from here to all of the popular destinations in
Kerch – Geroevskoe, Kurortnoe, Osoviny, Podmayachnyi, Yurkino and to the port
of Krym, from where regular ferries connect Ukraine with Kavkaz in Russia. The
current bus schedule to other Crimean cities (in Russian) can be found inside
the bus terminal, along with a couple of ATMs. There is no currency exchange
office inside the bus station, but there are plenty nearby. The bus station is in
fact located at Melek-Chekmenskiy Barrow, so you can start exploring Kerch
as soon as you arrive.
Getting to town
You’re almost in the city centre already. A walk to the city
centre will take about 15-20 minutes. Marshrutkas Nos. 5 and 28 will take you
to the city centre in five minutes, and a taxi shouldn’t cost you more than 30Hr.
Bus Station
C-3, Yeremenka 30, tel. (+380) 6561 5 35 72.
By Train
Regular trains connect Kerch with Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Moscow and Mykolaiv,
although the direct train from Kyiv is something of a nightmare on wheels, as
it stops for five hours at Dzhankoy. The fastest way to get to Kerch by train
is fact through Simferopol. From the train station in Simferopol head for the
Kurortnaya bus station and take a bus to Kerch: these depart almost every
hour and cost around 70Hr.
Getting to town
Kerch train station is located some distance from the city
centre. Take a trolleybus or marshrutkas Nos. 24 or 35 to the bus station
and then follow the instructions above.
Train Station
Privokzalnaya 3, tel. (+380) 6561 2 00 29.
By Plane
There is a local airport in Kerch, which caters to some local Crimean flights
during the summer season, but the only regular flight connection to Kerch is
through Simferopol State International, which has regular flights to and from Kyiv,
Moscow and Istanbul. Located about 20km west of Simferopol, it is a small but
(kind of) modern facility. Passport and customs officials should speak English.
You will find currency exchange offices (обмен валют) and an ATM (банкомат),
and there are several car rental agencies at the airport with fairly good rates.
Getting to town
Getting to Kerch from Simferopol airport by public transport will
take you anything up to six hours. If possible, get a taxi, which will do the trip to
the train station in about 20 min but will cost 100Hr and upwards. For the budget
traveller, buses leave the airport roughly every 30 minutes to Simferopol railway
station. There is also a trolleybus which takes a lot longer, but costs next to
nothing. Once at the station, follow instructions above to get on the bus to Kerch.
By Sea
There is a regular ferry connection between Ukraine and Russia (which is only
four kilometres away from Kerchenska bay). The ferry ride takes just 20-25
minutes, but all the customs controls mean the journey is a lot longer. Ferries
arrive and depart from Krym, which is in 14 km from the centre of Kerch. To get
to the city centre, take bus No. 1, which will drop you off near the bus station.
Krasniy Spusk G-3
Khersonskaya E/F-3
Katernaya E-3
Korsunskaya E-3
Karantinnaya E-3
Kommunisticheskaya E-3-F-5
Kievskaya E-4/5
Kovpaka E/F-5
Kozlova C-3/4
Kharkovskaya E-4/5
Kiyachenka E/F-3
Krupskoi C/D-4
Krasnodarskaya D/E-4
L
unacharskogo F/G-3
L
enina G-2/4
L
azarevskaya G-4
L
va Tolstogo E-5
L
omonosova F-2
L
izy Chayikinoy C-4/5
Matroskiy per. F-2
Mayakovskogo F-3
Minnaya G-3
Mechnikova E/F-4
Matyushenko E-4/5
Moskovskaya E-5
Matrosova C-4
Novorossiyskaya F-3/4
Nabereznaya Kornilova F-2
Nakhimova prosp. F-2/3
Nikolaya Muzyki F-5
Niny Onilovoy F/G-5
Novikova-Priboya E-3
Ochakovtsev F-3/4
Odesskaya F-3
Oktyabrskoy Revolutsii prosp.
A/B-5
Pavla Dybenka
Radishcheva E-5
Rybatskiy prichal D/C-4-B-5
Ryabova F-4
Repina D-4/5
Samoylenko B-3/4
Sladkova C-5
Stepanyana B-5
Shchitovaya B-3/4
Shchelkunova C-4
Shostaka D-3/4
Safronova E-4/5
Simferopolskaya E-5
Sukhumskaya E-5
Shcherbaka F-2/3
Shchorsa F-3
Suvorova F-3
Shestakova spusk F-3
Sovetskaya F-3/4,G-3
Shmidta F-4
Shvartsa F-4
Supruna F-5
Stepanenko F-5
Trolleybusniy spusk G-4
Tereshenko G-3
Uralskaya C/D-4
Vakulenchuka C/D-5,D-4
Voronina F-3
Volodarskogo F-3
Vostavshykh E/F-4
Vokzalnaya G-4/5
Vasiliya Kuchera G-3
Vatutina F/G-5
Yeroshenko D-3/4
Yuriya Gagarina C/D-4
Yana Gamarnika F-5
Zoyi Kosmodemyanskoy C/D-4
Zagorodnaya Balka E-3/4
Zheleznyakova E-3
4
-ya Bastionnaya F-4/5
5
-ya Bastionnaya F-4
6
-ya Bastionnaya E/F-3
9-go Yanvarya
Great Mitridat Stairs
C-4, near the Lenina
pl.
The stairs were built in the 1930’s with plans
from the Italian architect Alexander Digby. To save
you the bother we have already counted them;
there are 432 steps in all meandering from the
Kerch central square to the hill top. Beautiful
vases, stone griffins which are the symbols of
Kerch, decorate the stairs. From here one has
an amazing view of the city. Come the day be-
fore Victory Day (May 9th) and you might see a
grandiose torch procession up the stairs to the
top of Mitridat hill. Every year children from all the
city schools gather to commemorate the heroic deeds of Kerch‘s WWII defenders.
You will also see an open-air theatrical event depicting some of the most tragic
and moving moments of the city’s wartime history.
Golden Treasury
C-5, Sverdlova 22, tel. (+380) 6561 2 18 60.
Most of
golden treasures, at least the most significant, found in Kerch and surrounding
areas are now in St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum, and in the Museum of
Historical Valuables in Kyiv. Luckily there are still some interesting pieces in
Kerch to see. The Treasury exhibits gold and silver coins from the Bosporus
Kingdom times and coins of the great rulers Alexander the Great and Mitridat
the VI of Eupator. There are also coins with a picture of a griffin, which became a
symbol of modern Kerch. Among the gems exhibited are several treasures. One
is a hoard of electrum coins minted in the Asia Minor city of Cyzicus. The other
hoard was found in 2003 in the ancient settlement Myrmekion near one of the
city’s beaches. This contained ninety-nine coins decorated with images of gods,
heroes, mythical, and real animals. The collection also contains antique jewel-
lery of the first century.
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Open 10:00 - 14:00. Admission 40Hr, children 20Hr.
Admission with a translator 60Hr.
Kul-Oba Barrow
A-5.
The most famous barrow in the Kerch region, Kul-Oba is
located on the territory of the Pantikapeum necropolis, in the hills around Mitridat
mount. In September 1830, a stone crypt was found here with three bodies
surrounded by horse bones, and rich burial items. The tomb was plundered by
‘gold diggers’ before the excavation was completed. Among the stolen goods
was a golden plaque in the form of a deer. Eventually it was purchased by Count
Stroganov and today the treasure is in the Hermitage museum.
Melek Chesmenskiy Barrow
G-1, Kurgannaya, tel. (+380) 6561 2
50 61.
The Melek Chesmenskiy burial ground is located in the central part of
Kerch on the territory of the bus station. This burial ground is believed to have
the most perfect structure ever found among Bosporus’ burials. It is named
after the Melek-Chesme River which passes the burial site, in Turkish it means
“Tsar’s River”. Excavations started in 1857 and it was hoped that grave would be
untouched. Sadly, as with many other barrows in the area, Melek-Chesmenskiy
had been plundered long ago. The site consists
of a burial chamber and corridor. The height of
the sepulchre is 4meters.
Q
Open 9:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon. Admission 5Hr, children 2Hr.
Obelisc of Glory
C-4, Mitridat mount.
The
Obelisk of Glory was built in honour of Coastal
Army warriors and Azov Fleet sailors, who were
killedin 1943-1944 during WW II. It is located on
the Mitridat mount and can be seen from 20km
away. There are three cannons standing on the
pedestal as if they are guarding the obelisk.
Totlben Fort (Kerch Fortress)
(+380)
6561 2 50 61.
This is one of the most mysterious and interesting sights of Kerch.
Totlben Fort is a system of underground tunnels and fortifications. It is considered
to be a masterpiece of fortification architecture of the 19th century and is of great
interest to many scientists. The manning of the Fort began in 1857 after Russia’s
defeat in the Crimean War. It was the Emperor Alexander II himself who initiated
the construction. The building of the fortress took
place under the authority of the Adjutant General
Edward Totleben whom the fort was named after.
The uniqueness of this fortress is in the special
design of the building, which makes in invisible both
from the sea and from the land. It was very difficult
to find if one did not know its exact location. What
set Totlben Fort apart from other military fortifica-
tions was that it had its own ‘pigeon station’, which
allowed communication with the troops through
specially-trained pigeons. Admission to the Fort is
possible only with a tour and children under the age
of 7 are not permitted in the fortress. There are 2
routes of guided tours. To get there take bus #6 from the bus station and get off at
the
‘Derevoobrabatyvayuschiy Filial’
stop or just ask for Totlben Fort, because
pronouncing this stops name is difficult, even in Russian.
Q
Open 09:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon. Admission 50Hr (children 20Hr) for the 1st rout and 60Hr (30Hr for
children) for the 2nd rout. Admission with a translator for a group 75Hr.
Tsar’s Barrow
G-1, Skifskaya, tel. (+380)
6561 5 47 13/(+380) 6561 2 50 61.
The
majestic Tsar’s Barrow is a masterpiece of world
architecture. It was built in the 4th century B.C. for
the Bosporus King of the Spartakid dynasty. The
Barrow was completely plundered in ancient times.
The only thing that was preserved was the remains
of a wooden sarcophagus. However, some articles
were found there in 1830 which triggered a “gold
rush” in Southern Russia. Today these articles are
in the Hermitage’s “Gold Treasury” in St. Petersburg
Russia. The height of the Barrow is 17meters. The
burial chamber is 4.39 х 4.35 meters. There is a
36 meter tunnel which leads to it. Everything was built from the local limestone.
Tsar’s Barrow is located 5km from the centre of Kerch in Adzhymushkay village.
To get there take bus #4 from the bus station and get off on ‘Yagunova’ stop.
Q
Open 9:00 - 18:00. Admission 15Hr, children 5Hr.
Yeni-Kale Fortress
Yeni-Kale, which means
‘the new fortress’ in Tatar, is located 10km from
Kerch. At the end of the 15th century, under pres-
sure from the Ottoman Empire, the Genoeses
left their Crimean fortresses and cities. In 1699
Peter I demonstrated his newly built Russian
Fleet, which influenced the armistice between
Russia and the Ottoman Empire. In spite of the
armistice, in 1701 the Turks laid the foundation
of the fortress that would prevent invasion by the
Russian Fleet. The headquarters of the Turkish
defence of the Black Sea cost was here. The site
was chosen over the Kafa’s command centre at Feodosia and the old fortress
of Kerch. Yeni-Kale was built by an Italian architect and looks incredibly beautiful.
In 1768 the Sultan of Turkey declared a war on Russia. Under the command of
Prince Dolgorukiy, the Russian forces won this war and Yeni-Kale along with Kerch
became a part of the Russian Empire. Ten years later Yeni-Kale became a centre
of trade fairs, where merchants from Crimea, Russia and the Caucasus sold their
goods. At the beginning of the 19th century the fortress became a military hospital
and a small village appeared around it.
Amurskaya E/F-2
Admirala Vladimirskogo E/F-3
Admirala Azarova E-4/5
Avdeyeva E-5
Antonenko E-5
Admirala Fadeyeva A/B-4
Admirala Yumasheva A/B-4-5
Aleksakisa F/G-3
Admirala Oktyabrskogo F-4
Bolshaya Morskaya F-3/4
Belinskogo E-5
Balkanskaya E-5
Borisova A-5
Budennogo F-5
Batumskaya F-3/4
Chernomorskaya E-4
Chapayeva F-5
Chastnika F-3/4
Chertsova D/E-4
Dalnaya E-5
Demidova F-2
Demitrove per. C-4
Drevnyaya D-3
Dmitriya Ulyanova D-3/4
Dekabristov D/C-4
Yefremova C-4/5
Frunze F-3
Feodosiyskaya E-5
Glukhova C/D–4
Geroyev Bresta A-5
Geroyev Stalingrada A-4/5
Generala Kreyzera E/F-3
Guseva E/F-3
Generala Petrova F-3
Gromova F-1
Godlevskogo F-4
Gogolya F-4/5
Geroyev Sevastopolya G-3/4
I
vana Golubtsa E-4/5,F-5
Kapitanskaya
Churches & Cathedrals
Church of St. John the Baptist
C-4, Dimitrova per. 2, tel. (+380) 6561
222 93.
This church is a unique example of Byzantine architecture. It was built in
the Eastern Christian style. The old part of the temple is composed of alternating
rows of white stone and brick, which form the typical white-pink layer. The con-
struction began between the 8th and 11th centuries and was finished in the 13th
century. In the walls of the Church there were found amphoras from the 8th-9th
centuries. In those distant times the Church was standing at the very seashore.
During the rule of the Crimean Khanate (15th -18th century), many Christian
churches were converted into mosques. This fate also included the church of St.
John the Baptist. The temple was reconstructed in the 1980’s and since 1990 it
has been an active orthodox cathedral.
Q
Open 09:00 - 19:00.
The Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
Te a -
tralnaya 32.
The Church of the Assumption was built in Kerch between 1831-1840
with funds from the Italian community. The building has a classic style with massive
pillars. In Soviet times, the Roman Catholic Church, like many other religious sites
in Crimea, were converted into gyms. In the 1990’s, the building stood without
doors and windows and had a broken roof. The relict was returned to the Catholic
community and instantly the renovation works started. Now it is an active church.
Essential Sights
Ancient Cities
Ferry schedule
From Kerch (from Port Krym) To Kerch (from Port Kavkaz)
Dep. Dep.
01:30 03:00
07:30 09:00
10:30 12:00
13:30 15:00
16:30 18:00
22:30 00:00
Passengers and transport check-in closes 35 min before departure.
Current schedule can be checked at www.pereprava.com.ua or by tel. (+380)
6561 6 95 07/(+380) 50 393 42 02.
Q
Tickets 37Hr, children 18.50Hr. For
a car be ready to pay from 245Hr to 380Hr depends on the length of the car.
Bus schedule
City
Dep.
CHORNOMORSKE
15:15
Demeter‘s Crypt
C-4, 1-ya Prodol‘naya 23.
Demeter’s crypt is famous for its mural paintings
and architecture. It is underground with its walls
and ceiling covered with illustrations of the mythical
Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and fertility.
Worship for Demeter was very popular in the Bos-
porus Kingdom and priestesses were buried in this
crypt. In the times of war it was used as a bomb shel-
ter. The crypt had been damaged by underground
waters, and in 2001 renewal works were carried out.
At the moment the crypt is closed to visitors, but a
replica is exhibited at the bottom of Mitridat mount.
DZHANKOY
05:40, 11:10, 12:40, 14:50, 16:50
FEODOSIA
08:15
Train schedule
YEVPATORIA
08:50, 14:20
Panticapeum
Basically Panticapeum is Kerch itself. It’s the name it was known under in
ancient times when it was the capital of the powerful Bosporus Kingdom.
It is one of the oldest cities in Crimea, founded by Greeks from Miletus.
The western borders of the Bosporus Kingdom were near the modern town of
Feodosia and sometimes it even included the entire Crimean peninsula. To the
East, the state extended its limits to the Caucasus mountains, reaching the
neighbourhood of the modern cities of Anapa and Novorossiysk. The extreme
northern outpost of the kingdom was located at the mouth of the Don river.
Unlike many other ancient cities in Greece, Asia Minor or Sicily, where
remains of Greek civilization are still well preserved, the Bosporus capital’s
ancient buildings were totally wiped out. The last remnants were pulled
down in the first half of 19th century and there is hardly a trace of any
ruins left. Most of the settlement and its necropolis was built on what is
now modern Kerch.
The power of the Bosporus Kingdom lasted 900 years, living through
periods of prosperity and decline, being an important trade centre for both
the nomadic and sedentary tribes that inhabited the Black and Azov Seas.
According to ancient writers, the economic potential of the country in the
4th century BC allowed Panticapeum to supply grain to Athens, one of the
largest and most powerful Greek cities.
The city was conquered by the Sarmatians, then the Romans and was
finally destroyed by the Huns in 375.
However even after the destruction, the small town of Bosporus still existed.
Being a part of the Byzantine Empire, it was taken by the Khazars in the 7th
century, who gave the city a new name Karsha (the market).
In the 10th-12th centuries, under the name Korchev, it was a part of the
Tmutarakan principality of Kyivan Rus. In 1475 under the name Cherkio it
became a Genoese colony, and later served as one of the Turkish strong-
holds in Crimea.
Today tourists can see only small part of the excavations of ancient Pan-
ticapeum, walking along the ancient pavements, entering temples, and
taking pictures at the famous Greek columns. These columns were saved
by a miracle, as the hill was a place of fierce fights during World War II. The
remains of the city are located on the slopes of Mitridat Mount.
The ancient towns of Nymphaion, Myrmekion, and others are now only
marked with signs. The ruins of the small port of Acre, where according
to legend Achilles was born, were found in the waters of the Kerch Strait.
KHERSON
07:30
KRASNODAR
08:40, 11:20, 21:00, 23:40
To Kerch
Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr.
21:30 11:50
DNIPROPETROVSK
21:30 11:50
13:40 06:33
KYIV
13:09 06:10
06:05 11:30
MOSCOW
16:21 18:51
14:40 21:57
MYKOLAIV
06:05 14:05
During the high season - from the beginning of June until the end of
September -- there are additional trains to and from Kerch.
From Kerch
City
MYKOLAIV
18:40
C-3/4
NOVOROSSIYSK
23:45
Pontonnaya
E-3/4
Pionerskaya
E-3
ODESA
19:05
F-2
Pozharova
E-3/4
SEVASTOPOL
05:00, 06:20, 16:05,
Kirpichnaya
F-2
Pugacheva
E-4
SCHOLKINE
06:45, 10:00, 12:15, 15:50
Kerchenskaya
F-3/4
Popova
F-4
G-4
SIMFEROPOL
from 05:30 every 30-40 minutes
Kostomarovskaya
F-4
Plastunskaya
G-4
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Kozhanova
F-5
Pushkina
G-3/4
YA LTA
06:55, 17:00
Kotovskogo
F/C-5
Revyakina
G-4
Korobkova
F/G-5
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Nymphaion
17 km south of Kerch, near the village of Eltilgen (Geroevskoe), are the ruins
of the ancient Greek city of Nymphaion. The settlement was located on a
plateau on the bank of the Kerch Strait (the ancient Cimmerian Bosporus).
According to ancient sources Nymphaion was founded by Greek colonists
in the first half of the 4th century BC. The fertile land and the harbour made
Nymphaion an important trade centre and one of the leading exporters of
grain in the Bosporus.
The city joined the Bosporus Kingdom in the first half of 4th century BC,
during the period of Panticapeum military expansion against Kafa (modern
Feodosia). Fortifications and temples were built forming the city blocks of
Nymphaion. In the 3rd – 2nd centuries BC, the importance of Nymphaion
as a trade centre decreased, but it remained a large and populous city
until the first century AD.
During excavation works in 1866 some marvellous jewellery was found -
gold earrings with pendants representing Artemis, torch in hand while riding
a deer. There is also a cornelian depicting scenes of a struggle between
Heracles and Apollo, a golden rosette decorated with blue enamel filigree,
and many other lovely pieces.
In 1900 the Hermitage Museum purchased a collection of antique items
from the Nymphaion excavations. A large part of the Nymphaion artefacts,
were extracted by pirate archaeologists and is now stored in European
museums and private collections.
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Museums
Art Gallery
C-5, Sverdlova 36, tel. (+380) 6561 2 20 86.
The main part
of the gallery is dedicated to a Photograph exhibition. There are 29 pictures of
the Adzhymushkay stone quarrie taken during the WW II. It is dedicated to the
heroic deeds of the city’s defenders. In addition to the Adzhymushkay history
exhibit, there is an art exhibit of Kerch culture dating from ancient times and to
the present.
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Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Wed. Admission 20Hr, children 10Hr.
The Historical Archaeological Museum of Kerch
C-5, Sverdlova 22,
tel. (+380) 6561 2 18 60.
The Museum is considered to be one of the oldest in
Ukraine. It opened in 1826 and displays a unique collection of ancient tombstones,
sculptures, painted ceramics, and items made of wood and bones. There are
coins, terra cotta, and plaster decorations of the tombs with painting samples
from the burial crypts, as well as monuments of Byzantine and early Christian
epochs. The museum is divided in two exhibitions: “The history of the Bosporus
Kingdom” and “Kerch region in Medieval times”.
Q
Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed
Mon. Admission 20Hr, children 10Hr.
The Museum of Adzhymushkay Stone Quarries History
G-1, Ajy-
mushkay village, tel. (+380) 6561 5 49 01.
At the eastern edge of Kerch
is the village of Adzhymushkay. Since ancient times Kerch limestone has been
mined here. A visit here is one of the most breathtaking things you can do in
Kerch. The underground galleries and tunnels stretch for miles and form a complex
maze. During WW II they gave shelter for many months to about 10 000 of the
city‘s defenders and civilians. Despite an extreme lack of water, provision and
medicines they resisted the German occupiers and even conducted a series of
resistance attacks. In 1966 the museum was founded here, where one can see
a well, a gas-proof shelter, hospital, and other possessions of people who lived
here. To get there take bus #4 from the bus station. Photography is prohibited.
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Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission 50Hr, children 25Hr. Tour with
interpreter - 75Hr. Individual tour - 400Hr.
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Myrmekion
The small Bosporus town of Myrmekion is one of the most important
archaeological sites of Eastern Crimea. The ancient settlement was
founded in the middle of the 4th century BC and was an industrial suburb
of Panticapeum.
After becoming a part of the Bosporus Kingdom, Myrmekion was fortified
with defensive walls to strengthen the approaches to Pantikapion. In the
3rd – 2nd centuries a unique ash hill more than 3 meters in height appeared.
Numerous terracotta and coins have been found there.
At the beginning of the first century AD, Myrmekion fell into decay after the
death of Mithridates VI. The town ceased to exist around the 4th century.
Foundations of defensive walls, masonry of city’s buildings, and remains
of the wineries have survived. The ruins of the settlement are located 4
km from Kerch on the north shore of the Kerch bay.
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BAsics
Where to eAt
introducing Kerch
Where to stAy
Where to stAy
Where to eAt
Electricity
Ukraine supplies its residents and visitors alike with electrical current of
220 volts AC, 50Hz. All sockets require two round pins, but not always of
the same size. Many thinner Russian sockets are being replaced by their
European cousins. Those with Russian sockets can buy a cheap adapter for
their European appliances. Adapters for more foreign electrical societies are
not easy to find in Kerch, so bring your own.
Language
The country’s official language is Ukrainian. Since independence in 1991, it
has become much more popular and widespread. Still, Russian is heavily used
in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, and only in western regions is Ukrainian truly
predominant.
Money
The national currency is the
hryvnia (Hr)
, which replaced the transitional karbovanets
on September 2, 1996. Don’t be confused if your amount is given in roubles. You
haven’t been transported to Russia or taken back in time to the USSR - some
people just have trouble letting go of the past! Paper bills carry denominations of
1
,
2
,
5
,
10
,
50
,
100
,
200
and
500
hryvnias. Another word to the wise: two versions
exist of the
1
,
2
,
5
,
10
,
20
,
50
,
100
and
200
hryvnia bills, and both are accepted
everywhere. There are 100 kopecks in a hryvnia, with 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 kopeck and
1Hr coins. You’ll have no problem finding currency exchange points, but rates are
better from central street kiosks. If it’s traveller’s checks you need to cash, look for
a big respectable-looking bank. You can find a number of ATMs around Kerch and
some hotels and restaurants now take Visa and MasterCard - American Express is
not very popular. There have been scattered reports of credit card fraud in upscale
restaurants, though, so you may want to think twice before charging it.
Safety
They say that Ukrainians can spot a foreigner from a kilometre away. This fact
alone will not automatically make you the target of crime. As in most cities, flashing
large amounts of cash can cause trouble. Wallets are known to disappear in public
transport crowds, so guard your pockets at all times. Being very drunk and/or loud
on the street is always a good way to attract unwanted attention, especially from
the police. By the way, it’s a good idea for foreigners to carry at least a copy of their
passport and visa with them at all times.
Smoking
You’re never too far away from a lit cigarette in Ukraine, and in some bars
and clubs the term second-hand smoke just doesn’t seem to matter. Smok-
ers enjoy a ridiculously cheap selection of cigarettes hawked by one of the
many
babushkas
and corner kiosks that are located throughout the city. Just
recently Ukraine outlawed smoking in most public places and the workplace,
except in specially designated areas. It is the responsibility of each company to
provide a designated area for all smoking patrons or personnel. These special
places can not exceed 50% of the total allotted area of the business. Since
this law is relatively new in Ukraine, not every business has begun to enforce it.
Tipping
Kerch tipping culture is developing slowly. While no general rule exists yet, most
restaurant-goers leave around 10% of their bill. But your waitstaff will expect
more from you as a foreigner. Some places include a service charge of five to
10 per cent, so read the fine print or ask.
Cafés
Blinnaya
B-4, Samoilenko 3, tel. (+380) 6561 6 17 03.
This place was
suggested to us by a local who comes here regularly. We followed his advice
and didn‘t regret it for a moment. The place is cosy (the non-smoking part) and
the procedure is simple: you come in, order
the blinis
you like (with sour cream,
butter, preserves, cheese and more), pay up, choose a table and wait for the
goodness to arrive. The price? Inexpensive. Order some green tea to go along
with you food and enjoy. One thing: there’s no menu and girls at the counter do
not speak English. But they are especially pleasant, so placing an order might be
a challenge, but not a grueling one.
Q
Open 09:00 - 22:00.
PG
Cappuccino
C-4, Dimitrova prov. 4, tel. (+380) 6561 2 27 48.
Cappucino
is another place with a super location. In the winter this is a cosy spot in which
to sip mulled wine by evening or a cappuccino in the morning; in the summer
the pleasure of sitting in that cafe grows by leaps and bounds as the summer
terrace opens. The menu is extensive and inexpensive. Local fish dishes are
served in gratifyingly large portions. Those in the know come particularly for the
establishment‘s flambéed pan-fries (vegetables, meat and fish arrive in different
proportions and combinations, to very filling effect)
Q
Open 09:00 - 24:00.
PW
Fishka
C-4, Teatralnaya 42, tel. (+380) 50 848 89 96/(+380) 6561 668
09.
The place serves European cuisine with an inclination towards fish. Local
options are cooked to a guest‘s order. The lounge music and a cleanly styled
modern interior strike the right note. All that, plus the location facing the sea
guarantees the place a solid local clientele with good taste in food and music
as well as plenty guests to the city. Prices are reasonable: the average price for
a main dish is 50Hr. Wines by the glass are of local origin. In the warm months
there‘s a summer terrace. The second floor is occupied by 2 suites (prices
500Hr and 600Hr). The premises are spacious and fully equipped and and each
has a balcony facing the sea that‘s suitable for sunbathing. Breakfast included.
Q
Open 11:00 - 24:00.
PAGW
Jar Pizza
C-4, Lenina 20, tel. (+380) 6561 212 01, www.jar-pizza.com.ua.
You can‘t beat pizza in popularity - people all over love it, and modify it to suit local
tastes. Kerch isn‘t an exception in that matter: both locations of this restaurant
are quite popular, and the local adjustments mean a local cheese instead of moz-
zarella, local names for the pizzas and certain unconventional ingredients on the
pies. The Kooperativny Lane location, on the second floor above the Inki Grill Bar,
is a family restaurant, ideal for a Sunday lunch with kids after exploring the central
part of the city. Your offspring will be taken care of by entertainers and can take
part in some sort of activity (painting, arts and crafts, etc.). The other location,
on Lenina, is more of a spot for older kids, the type that are already old enough to
drink and smoke: they can complement their pies with cocktails and beer. There
are separate areas for smokers and non-smokers. Average check - Hr 60. Also
at: Kooperativnyi per. 3
Q
Open 10:00 - 22:00
PVGXS
Restaurants
Banzai Sushi Bar
C-4, Lenina pl. 19, tel. (+380) 66 890 65 62/(+380) 50
631 33 43.
The owners are proud of their innovative sushi (in some cases the
ingredients are wrapped in cheese and not in seaweed), their imported Japanese
wines and their interior (dark wood, Japanese screens). And that‘s about it in
terms of the Japanese angle. Other things are pretty typical of Crimean eateries.
The menu is eclectic: besides sushi there is a range of Ukrainian dishes, as well
as local Crimean (mainly local fish) and European ones (fried baby octopus). The
area is divided for smokers and non-smokers and there‘s a summer terrace. This
is a good place to come for a drink or a cup of Illy coffee on the terrace, but the
place is on the pricier side (average check- 200Hr), especially when it comes to
the sushi, which in Crimea is still considered a super luxurious product. But if you
fill like indulging yourself, why not?
Q
Open 12:00 - 24:00.
PTAVGBX
Celentano
C-3, Gaidara 9, tel. (+380) 6561 5 27 57.
Once you‘ve been in
one Celentano, you‘ve been in all of them, so there‘s no need to go into too much
detail about this outpost of the regional pizza chain. The main benefit here, except
for the low prices and the decent quality of the fast food, is its proximity to the
bus station. So, if you feel like relaxing after the long bus ride from Simferopol and
looking at the city map before hitting the road again, then Celentano is your place.
Beer, tea, or milk-shakes will kill your thirst, while pizza and salads will replenish
lost calories.
Q
Open 09:00 - 23:00.
PA
Grande Veranda
C-4, Lenina 43, tel. (+380) 50 534 03 40.
Girly, smelling
of pastry and with French pop playing inside, this place is the best you can get
in Kerch when it comes to a European-style café. The veranda features Russian-
Grafskaya Pristan
C-4, Dimitrova prov. 4, tel. (+380) 6561 2 27 48,
http://grafskaya.allhotels.crimea.ua/.
The lodging facilities aren‘t extensive,
with 8 standards and 2 suites. The interior is rendered not in standard utilitarian
hotel style, but is cosy in its way. In summer the place gets quite noisy because of
the action out on the summer terrace. The suites aren‘t super upscale, but there
is one unbeatable detail about the place: one of the suites has a Jacuzzi installed
right on the balcony, facing the sea. A bubble bath with a glass of champagne, with
sea views, right in the center of the city? Sounds like a good thing to try when it‘s
warm out.
Q
standards 450Hr, suites 700Hr.
PAKW
Kerch
C-4, Kirova 11, tel. (+380) 6561 602 82/(+380) 6561 212 04,
kerchhotel@mail.ru, kerch.resorts-crimea.com.
This hotel is right in the center
of the city and is considered by many to be the best in town. In the off-season it‘s
the preferred place of stay for sea captains, foreigners and businessmen. It carries
the city‘s name with pride and incorporates elements of the city‘s Greek heritage
into the design elements on the walls; the corridors, meanwhile, look rather like a
Minotaur‘s labyrinth. Griffin images (the symbol of Kerch) also abound. The rooms
are classically elegant, if not too big. Breakfast is nothing to write home about,
but there are plenty of places to eat right around the corner. This establishment
represents a great stay for anyone who needs to spend time in the actual city. If
you come here to chill on the beach, look for lodging that‘s closer to it, as it‘s a bit
of a trip from Kerch hotel. English-speaking personnel.
Q
Standard 400Hr, Superior
500Hr, Junior suite 800Hr, Suite 1000Hr.
PbJHLGXW
Kiev
G-4, Moskovskaya 18, tel. (+380) 6561 665 75, otdoxni@ukr.net, kiev.
crimea.ua.
Kiev keeps the Soviet sanatorium tradition alive, but in a modern and
much-improved way. Russian investors have laid on sufficient funds to modernise
and equip the rooms, repair the indoor pool, maintain the park and the private
beach and the 24-hour security, and preserve the therapeutic elements (respiratory
procedures, mud treatments for joints and spine maladies and much more). The
result is pretty great. Come here either alone or with your kids (there are great
children‘s facilities, including a yacht club for kids) - either way this represents one
of the best choices for a holiday stay in Kerch. The place is mainly targeted to locals
and Russian guests, given that it‘s close to the ferry that runs between Kerch and
Southern Russia, so you probably won‘t find much English spoken. 15 minutes by
bus will get you to the city centre.
Q
Superior 155 - 300Hr, Suite 345 - 520Hr.
4 meals a day included.
PTHUFC
Lazurnaya
B-3, Miroshnika 1V, tel. (+380) 656 520 04/(+380) 656 538
57.
The place strikes a visitor right from the start: the receptionist is sitting in a
sort of metal cage, an old TV is buzzing in the dingy lobby, and a gigantic parrot is
flying around and squeaking, landing on whatever he finds suitable. Lazurnaya hotel
should be your place to stay in only two cases: you‘re on an exotic tour seeking local
undiluted colour, or in case of emergency. For all that, the rooms are actually not
so bad: they‘re clean and the appliances work. The corridors, on the other hand,
are currently undergoing renovation, so there might be dust and noise. There‘s
no English spoken and no discernible extra services. This place offers one-night
transitional lodging for low-budget business travellers, but managements is help-
ful and friendly and the place is a 3 minute walk from the bus station and 15 min
away from Lenina Street, city‘s major strolling and shopping area. AC, TC, fridge (in
the more expensive rooms), WiFi in the lobby and on the 2nd floor, no breakfast,
rooms are non-smoking; there‘s a blinnaya (inexpensive pancake cafe) 5 minutes
away from the hotel.
Q
PGW
French cuisine with a whole list of classic pastries and Russian
pirozhkis
(all made
in the in-house pastry shop), desserts, teas, great breakfasts and European
bistro classics. We had our share of morning treats at Grande Veranda, since
our hotel breakfast was far from good, but the place is pleasant throughout the
day, so it can be your lunch destination or else your restaurant of choice for a
romantic dinner with wine. In the summer Grande Veranda will feature an actual
veranda (a summer terrace with live jazz at night). Personnel speak English.
Average check - 100-120Hr.
Q
Open 10:00 - 24:00.
PAVEGBXS
INKI Grill Bar
C-4, Kooperativnyi 3, tel. (+380) 6561 215 22.
A warm
and cosy palette, old-style photos and artifacts on the walls and tables: this
place is certainly a pleasant place to wait while you‘re waiting for your steak or
sausages with home-made sauces. Inki is beloved by office workers during the
day for its great and filling lunch offers, while at night it turns into a hang-out
place for everyone, usually an over-25 crowd that loves the taste of slightly
charred tomatoes or a good chunk of grilled meat. The cooks here can cook a
good steak and the staff can pour you a decent glass of wine to go with it. Alter-
natively, the sushi menu is one of the best in town. Average check is 80-100Hr.
Q
Open 12:00 - 24:00.
PV
Velur Karaoke Bar
C-4, Kirova 1, tel. (+380) 50 191 91 95.
Velur offers
a glamourous interior with golden draping and white furniture: it‘s a great place
for a girls‘ nights out (the glamourous version). Maybe singing along to some
90s classics on the karaoke machine and some local sparkling wine or a heated
game of Mafia (played here on the regular basis) will spark up the mood and get
the girls to cultivate their wilder sides. Alternatively, this is a good place for a
first date: you can impress her, or him, with your tenor, or soprano, whatever the
case may be. The place serves decent food (mixed cuisine, mostly European)
and hosts themed parties on a regular basis.
Q
Open 11:00 - 03:00.
P
Zimniy Sad
C-4, Kozlova 4, tel. (+380) 6561 285 41.
The interior here
is designed to impress: pure white interior, razzle-dazzle everywhere, drapes
and fake flowers - it all looks like a fairy garden in the imagination of a little girl.
For that matter, certain sensitive girls might get ecstatic just thinking about a
romantic date in this place. We don‘t mind the ambiance, but coming here in
casual outfit might create an uncomfortable cognitive dissonance. For that mat-
ter, we prefer the summer terrace: shady, quiet, surrounded by flowers and away
from the city‘s bustle, this is a very pleasant place to spend a summer night.
The menu is the usual for the city: anything you can think of is listed. We went
for a seasonal local fish (pan-fried) with garnish and a glass of white Riesling.
The fish was done properly and served fast and without any bad surprises. The
wine, on the other hand, was warm - ask them to chill it for you or order the red.
Q
Open 10:00 - 24:00.
PEGB
Symbol key
P
Air conditioning
A
Credit cards accepted
B
Terrace
T
Child friendly
L
Guarded parking
I
Fireplace
V
Home delivery
U
Facilities for the disabled
S
Take away
G
Non-smoking areas
E
Live music
W
Wi-Fi Internet access
6
Animal friendly
Meridian
B-5, Marata 9, tel. (+380) 6561 615 07/(+380) 6561 647 55,
meridianhotel@ukr.net, www.meridianhotel.com.ua.
The hotel was built in
the Soviet era and looks it: its exterior implies that it‘s all about utility rather than
style. Meridian operates on the same principles. The clean and decent rooms
won‘t spoil you with loads of room or perks services, but you‘ll get a decent night
of rest and an unpretentious breakfast (optional) in the in-house Provence café,
and for a bill that won‘t break the bank. The location is slightly removed from the
city centre: 5-10 minutes on the bus will get you there, or to the beach, depend-
ing on your plans. The hotel is certified as a Ukrainian 3-star lodging: the rooms
are simpler than those in an equivalent western hotel, but you get exactly what
you pay for.
Q
106 rooms (Standard 140 - 370Hr, Suite 280 - 560Hr, Apartment
1000Hr).
PHLW hhh
More
C-5, Sverdlova 5A, tel. (+380) 6561 612 45, morekerch@mail.ru.
The owner must‘ve paid big money for this location - the hotel is right in the park
stretching along the waterfront. In the winter businessmen love to stay here
because of the quiet central location, while by summer there arrives a set of loyal
customers who love this little place for its hospitality, its proximity to the sea, its
park attractions, and its cafes and bars. In fact, one of them, Vesta, is right in the
back of the hotel (the hotel serves guests breakfast in it). Turkish bath and billiards
are also part of the hotel complex. The rooms are decent (although smoking is
allowed everywhere) and pricier options are equipped with Jacuzzis. Personnel will
meet your needs with that friendliness and openness that small private hotels can
excel at.
Q
9 rooms (standard 360Hr, standard 410Hr, junior suite 510Hr, suite
610Hr).
PA6LDXW
Viktoria
Geroevskoe, Galiny Petrovoy 11, tel. (+380) 6561 72810/(+380)
50 612 35 51, vivaladiva@mail.ru, www.hotel-victoria.com.ua.
“Vacation
where you‘re loved” - that‘s the motto of the Viktoria private sanatorium, and the
owner certainly take it seriously, bathing guests and every single detail here in
love. The rooms are a bit overdesigned for our taste but they are big enough and
clean. Overall, the place targets families with little kids: there are home-cooked
meals, entertainers, a fountain, and all sort of games to occupy a kid if you need
some time off to relax in the sauna or just to read or go for a swim. The beach is
just 200 m away. In the off-season Victoria resort readily hosts corporate events.
The place is located in Geroevskoe village, 20 minutes from the centre on the bus.
Q
26 rooms (15 Standard 60 - 240Hr, 11 Suite 400 - 700Hr).
PTHLD
There are some cities on the Earth which are known as eternal. Life in
these cities has never stopped, and they have always been at the centre
of historical events. Athens, Rome and Naples are three which spring
to mind, and we are proud to add to this honoured list a rather small
but incredibly important city which has seem some serious history over
the past 26 centuries. During that time it has been called by more than
dozen different names, but is today very much the modern Ukrainian
city of Kerch.
The first known settlement here was founded by the Cimmerians.
Centuries later, the modern Strait of Kerch was named after this
prominent tribe - the Cimmerian Bosporus. The Scythians, who arrived
after the Cimmerians, considered the area a holy place.
A lot of researchers think that the surrounding area of modern Kerch
is the legendary Scythian land, Gerros - a place where their kings were
buried. Nowhere else will you find so many tombs. The total number
of them goes beyond 1500. One of them - the King’s Tomb - is a true
masterpiece of world architecture.
The modern city is gradually shifting from its communist-era industrial
self into a more recreational kind of place. Its centre is pretty and
well-kept, a fact which locals say is thanks to the mayor, a man big on
order. The majority of the cafes and hotels are concentrated on a single
pedestrian street, around the park, and the waterfront. The rest of the
city, meanwhile, consists largely of post-Soviet residential projects that
tourists will probably not consider worth seeing. The hotels that have
been geared for purely recreational purposes are located on the city’s
outskirts, near the coast and away from the ports (20 min by bus).
Natural attractions include the steppe, both the Azov and Black Seas,
and nearby spots featuring the area’s allegedly super-therapeutic mud.
While Kerch has been a remote and mostly industrial area of Crimea for
many years, its 2600 years of existence have given this eastern tip of
Crimea numerous treasures; from the ancient Byzantine-style cathedral
to Greek heritage straight out of Homer. And now recent evidence has
been recovered of heroic deeds done during WWII that are as epic as
anything the classical era has produced. All these artefacts of the city’s
life can be seen during your stay there.
In this guide we have tried to gather together all the best places in Kerch
and around the city. As happens with seaside resorts, a few more may
as summer approaches, and we apologise in advance for missing them.
If you do spot somewhere we have missed, let us know: we can be sure
to include it next time.
Enjoy Kerch.
nightlife
Bars & Pubs
Pinguin Brewery
C-4, Lenina 32, tel. (+380) 6561 616 07/(+380) 6561
220 95, www.pingvinpub.com.
This is another place on Lenina Street that‘s
worth attention, since there are few things in the world that are more pleasant
than a glass of freshly brewed ice-cold beer on a hot summer day. The place
looks industrial and brutal inside and has an obvious male sensibility to it. Inter-
estingly enough, however, taken all together the place amounts to a pretty cosy
environment. The first floor features the actual bar with a TV playing sports and
dark heavy tables, while the top floor features a dance floor. Come here for the
party on Fridays and Saturdays or sit on the summer terrace and have a glass
or two of their brew - lager, rice, red and dark. All of them are pretty decent and
cost only 19Hr per 0.5 l. Average check - 150Hr. Cuisine - European and pub grub.
Q
Open 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon.
PGBX
Clubs
Moloko Club
C-4, Kooperativnyi 26, tel. (+380) 66 235 90 19/(+380)
95 491 01 51.
In the daytime, come for lunch and a decent local take on Japa-
nese and European cuisine; at night the place turns into a club, and a pretty
good one, which the locals flock to. The dark interior, good cocktail list, decent
prices, theme parties and great DJ music (top DJs from the country come here
regularly to play trance, electronic, and more) get the right atmosphere going.
In the summer open-air premises are also available. Average check - 150Hr.
Q
Open 12:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 05:00.
PVBS
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Resort & Recreation Centre
Chernomorskaya
Galiny Petrovoy 33, Geroivske, tel. (+380) 6561
6 00 28/(+380) 50 198 06 74, info@eltigen.com.ua, www.etilgen.
com.ua.
Yet another resort on the stretch of sanatoriums and hotels in
Geroevskoye, but definitely one of a kind. Even in the dead of winter the
director and her staff aren‘t resting, but rather are planting seeds in green
houses. In a few months they turn into the hundreds of flowers and bushes
that grace the territory. Lisa, the director, has her own take on doing things:
all the food on guests‘ tables must be freshly and locally grown (she‘s even
considering getting a cow to ensure a supply of organic milk and cheese).
She makes simple food that everyone likes, even the Arab sheikh who came
the last year for some falcon hunting in the Kerch steppes: he promised to
come back again soon. As for more common guests, parents, when not on
the beach, can play billiards or roast meat on the BBQ, while their kids play
football in the yard, tease the pet peacock, or pick ripe tomatoes right off
the vine. It‘s like spending summer in a friendly country village.
Q
standards
500Hr, suites 700 - 900Hr, wooden bungalows 1600Hr, wooden cottage
300 - 800Hr.
PLD
Help!
Ambulance
C-2, Komarova 26, tel. 102/(+380) 6561 2 21 48.
Fire (MChS)
C-2, Komarova 1, tel. 101/(+380) 6561 2 25 57.
Police
tel. 102/(+380) 6561 2 04 11.
Municipal Hospital #1
A-4, Zheni Dudnik 1, tel. (+380) 6561 2 08 08.
Municipal Dental Clinic
B-4, Pirogova 2A, tel. (+380) 6561 2 20 55.
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Places of interest
Arabatskaya Arrow Beach
Arabatskaya arrow
is a unique beach, 112km long and up to 7km wide.
The western part of the arrow is a sunny beach with
golden sand and grinded seashells. Its underwater
part isn’t deep, therefore it allows children and
people who can’t swim to take sea baths as well.
As the beach faces the open sea, you can enjoy
yourself riding the waves. And while it is calm, there
is a great opportunity to observe an underwater life.
Chokrak lake
Kerch is known for its rich history.
But it is also known for a unique natural landscapes and healing mud lakes. Lake
Chokrak (or Chokrakske) which means ‘spring’ from the Crimean Tatar is famous
for its healing properties. Both its mud with a curative therapeutic effect and
water saturated with hydrogen sulphide are extremely useful. This lake has been
known since ancient times and its fame reached Asia and Greece in as early as
1 century BC.
abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster (the first power unit was 80% ready, the
second - 18%). In 1987 the works over the project were suspended, and in 1989
it was finally decided to give up running the station. By this time, the construction
of nuclear power plants has already been allocated 500 million rubles in the Soviet
equivalent of 1984. There were a further 250 million rubles in materials stored
in warehouses. The plant has begun to be stolen little by little. The black and
non-ferrous metals have been taken out of there by whoever might. There is no
radiation in and around the nuclear plant, because the fuel wasn’t delivered there.
As there is no official tour there to get inside pay about 50Hr to security on a
place and you’ll be allowed to go inside. Some tips on visiting the plant:
- It’s best to go around with some local, who can guide you around
- Take a good lighter
- Watch out and be very careful, because there are numbers of uncovered holes
To get there by public transport, take a regional train from Kerch to
‘Sem kolodt-
sev’
station in Lenino town, then take a bus to Scholkine. Buses go frequently.
If you travel by car, from Kerch follow M-17 road to Lenino, then turn right and go
another 18km to Scholkine.
Azov Sea
Chokrakske lake
Mysove
Kerch
Sverdlova 35, tel (+380) 6561 2 01 49
infokerch@mail.ru.
Sevastopol
Lenina 33, tel. (+380) 692 44 30 49
(+380) 50 360 84 66, kp_tic@mail.ru.
Simferopol
Pryvokzalna sq. 1, tel. (+380) 66 628 84 88 sim-
turservice@mail.ru.
Pryvokzalna sq. 1 (service centre)
tel. (+380) 652 54 58 87 / (+380) 95 609 91 04.
Simferopol International Airport
tel. (+380) 652 54 58 87 / (+380) 95 609 91 04.
Osovyny
Yurkyne
Scholkine
Zolote
Azovske
Bondarenkove
Yegorove
Novovidradne
Glazivka
Voykove
Po
d
mayachnyi
Semenivka
Adzhymushkay
Bielinske
Zatyshne
Bagerove
Zhukovka
Aktashske lake
Nyzhniozamorska
Chystopillya
Oktyabrske
Kerch
Pisochne
O
p
asnoe
Stantsiyne
-17
Zovodske
Libknekhtivka
Ostanine
-17
Kalynivka
Tasunove
Novomykolaivka
Lenine
Ivanivka
Vynogradne
Romanove
Mykhailivka
Kamyanske
Illicheve
Sudak
Dachne village, Mindalna 1, tel. (+380) 50 761 81 22
taraktash_info@ukr.net.
Gornostaivka
-17
Pryozerne
Korolyove
Tuzla island
Fontan
-17
Uvarove
Leninske
Novoselivka
Krasnogirka
Kazantip Cape
The Cape with its unusual natural landscapes, whimsical
cliffs, sandy beaches in between, clean sea and climatic conditions is a unique
place for sea recreation. In summer months, even in the hottest July and August
the average temperature is about +25 °C. The most frequent winds here are
north-east, north-western and western. But even during the heavy storms the
degree of roughness doesn’t exceed 4-5 points, which makes Kazantip an ideal
for windsurfing and kite surfing. The Cape and its surroundings were inhabited
since the ancient times. In the 4-3rd centuries BC the first settlement “Kazantip
Western” appeared here. At the Eastern part of the Cape the remnants of another
ancient settlement of 3-2 centuries BC were found. On the map of Europe pub-
lished in Strasbourg in 1513, Kazantip was marked as Heraclium. But nowadays
in Europe the name Kazantip is most known for the music festival, which was held
here in 1995-1999 and then moved to the area nearby Yevpatoria, keeping its
original name. Since 1998 Kazantip is a Natural Reserve of National importance.
Chornomorske
Kirova 48
tel. (+380) 6558 2 07 57/(+380) 50 160 01 71
tarhankut@ch.sf.ukrtel.net.
Bakhchisaray
Pushkina 102, tel. (+380) 99 956 85 53
information_centre@ukr.net
www.infocentre.crimea.ua/en.
Yevpatoria
Tuchina 1/2, tel. (+380) 6569 2 79 79,
info-tic@meta.ua.
Zaozerne village, Druzhby alley 70а
tel. (+380) 6569 9 00 20
zaozerkakp-otdix@yandex.ru.
Semysotka
Lugove
The Kerch strait
Crimean Nuclear Power Plant
Unfinished nuclear power plant is located near
the town Scholkine, on the shore of a salty Aktashskoe reservoir, though not an official
tourist attraction, but a visit can be rather interesting. Why? Here are some facts:
1. This is the only nuclear power plant, which can be freely explored not only
outside but also inside
2. For those who like to see industrial-style buildings and plant constructions
(unfortunately most of the machinery has been dismantled)
3. From 1995 to 1999 nearby the NPP took place the best-known Ukrainian music
festival KaZantip
4. Crimean NPP got in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive
construction.
Petrove
Fedorivka
Kirove
Yerofeyeve
Chelyadinove
Ogonky
Mar
vka
Frontove
Batalne
Yachminne
Doroshenkove
RUSSIA
Tobechikske lake
-17
Ptashkyne
Prudnikove
Kostyrine
Naberezhne
Krasnopillya
Vulkanivka
Seaside Music Fest
Yarke
Yuzhne
Prymorskyi
Zavitne
Krasno
otske
Mariivka
Sosedniy Mir
End of July
Sosedniy Mir is an international open-air
festival which combines a sea vacation
with music, video and art. This year the
festival will take place for the 5th time.
The festival features live performances
of different music style bands, however
mostly you will hear rock and alternative
modern music. The traditional pro-
gramme includes art and photo exhibi-
tions, street art, theatre performances,
poetry, night short films and an arts &
crafts fair. In addition there are various sport competitions which usually take
place at the festival. When the evening comes, DJ’s will be waiting for you.
Location:
Mysovoe village (near Scholkine), Tatarskaya bay, Kazantip resort.
Website:
www.sosedniymir.ru
Vyaznykove
Borysivka
Uzunlarske lake
Scholkine
Bus station area, tel. (+380) 6557 5 26 69 /
(+380) 50 238 08 62, Schelkinotur@mail.ru.
Yakovenkove
Koyashske lake
Kachik lake
Chornomorske
Black Sea
Is it good or bad that there’s no nuclear power plant in Crimea, it is difficult to say,
Ukraine still remembers Chernobyl disaster and its consequences. So it is probably
better that Scholkine didn’t become another ghost town.
Due to its location near the sea, crowds of tourists every summer come here to see
the remains of the great Soviet construction. Almost finished nuclear power plant was
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