In Kiev, we arrived very early in the morning, that did not prevent Santa Claus, but in the Arcadia world, meet us, along with Sasha Shurikenom. Santa Claus brought around, as it seemed to me far more joy than embarrassed so bright we encounter.
Since the fall immediately into the apartment did not work, then we went to the Kiev- Pechersk Lavra, where Arkady its people and has served as manager of the holidays. Due to this fact, we were not only the usual tourist places, but also in the monastic cell, and in the refectory - ordinary people back entrance is closed, so the photos do not expect there.
Lavra - the city within a city, this monastic republic, even though its population is not large: only about 80 monks, plus support staff. As we hit the day before Christmas Eve, we are surrounded by a little bit nervous bustle and preparation for the holiday. On the other hand, it is a bit unravel the mysteries of how the monks live. I have nothing new for myself did not see, but my wife was in shock.
A single moment - a cave. We visited the neighbor, in a long time because of the limitations were not included. In the short-range, for example, is the power of Ilya of Murom. Can not shoot in the caves, all the relics are in glass coffins, due to lack of space and a large number of saints who want to look at the air in the caves filled with the smell of evaporating wax from the candles. It is not clear why the candle, if you can get a cold light, such as. Apparently, a tribute to tradition, in fact put a candle inside the caves of nowhere, and can not be.
Vegetable soup in the refectory was a rather strange taste: agree, is unusual soup without meat. But comparing it to the soup later in other places, I can say that this is probably one of the best borscht I've eaten. All meals, from salads to hot and bread is prepared inside the monastery, so that it was possible to try and local cakes, breads, and local. Indeed home cooking. If you have a chance to try it, do not miss.
Laurel, as it were divided into two parts. One of the caves belong to the monastery, the second - the Ministry of Culture. Arkady told that the neighborhood is not too pleasant for the monks, and that this year is probably the last building in the monastery of Lavra depart.
After the monastery we went to the apartment where a little rest. As in Minsk, we do not have to deal with local hotels and used the opportunity provided by one of my readers, and a member of the club - thank you, Dennis. One bedroom apartment. almost in the center of the city, everything is there, the only thing that we could not find - a hair dryer, and how to connect internet. Therefore, prior to his arrival in Moscow I was forced to silence online.
About the prices of transport. In Minsk, Kiev, that had to travel mostly by taxi. Although the binding point was a visit to the metro, but we really did not enjoy it, unlike Moscow, where all the routes were selected on the basis of their proximity to Metro stations. Metro in Minsk costs 7 rubles, in Kiev - 8 rubles, in Moscow - 28 rubles. Taxis in Kaliningrad is 150 rubles on average, in Minsk - 200-250 rubles, in Kiev - from 60 to 120 rubles.
About nutrition. The first day took place in Kiev essentially dry. We had lunch at the abbey, and the evening interrupted only coffee. Then there was a double assault of Pan Chest - a really nice place stay one's stomach, although the price is above average. On the other hand, at the expense of seopati for five people was approximately 1,200 rubles, while in Minsk was five times more than ten persons.
Puzata Hata. disappointed. The main problem of the McDonald's national cuisine - wild turn. Until you get to your table, the food cools down. Kitchen is not bad, democratic prices, but long, noisy, closely. The format of the institution: canteen, where you go along with their trays of food stalls, and aunt impose havchik. It seems now it is called a ' bistro '. But here is ' fast' does not work. From the moment when I stood in line to the table and it took me about 20 minutes: borscht and chicken Kiev during this time cooled. McDonald's still faster than.
Andrew's Descent. A must to visit. This is the local Arbat: a lot of souvenir shops and stands with pictures. There is also the home of Bulgakov (' House Turbin ') and St. Andrew's Cathedral, after whom is named the descent. Although there is now the reconstruction of the cathedral, it is still a very nice place.
Shopping was not. Do not have time to time. Fast jog on the globe has shown that in this respect Kiev in no way inferior to Moscow. And indeed something more positive Ukrainians Belarusians. Of course, also complain to the authorities, the difficulties in the business, the salary, the high cost of real estate. But who now does not complain - this is the trend of global. However, live, work, their careers and have children. So, it's not so bad.
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