Ukraine By: Marisa McHone

Facts Capitol- Kyiv (Kiev) Population- around 45 million people Language: Ukraine Most people are non religious People who are religious attend Eastern Orthodox church Some are also: -Ukrainian Catholic (Uniate) -Protestant -Roman Catholic -Jewish

Currency Currency- hryvnia -Currency before was Russian Ruble Exchange Rate: 1 USD= 8.03490 UAH (Ukraine Hryvnia) 1 UAH= 0.12446 USD *kopecks are coins 1 hryvnia= 100 kopecks

Imports & exports Imports: energy, chemicals, machinery, and transport equipment Exports: machinery, food products, transport equipment, and metals

Flight & Hotel Flight: -Business/ First: $5483.80 -Economy: $1462.70 Hotel: -Ukraine Hotel: standard twin $108 per night $ 756 – 7 nights

Business Etiquette For Ukrainians its normal being late to meetings Meetings start by getting to know the people Don’t accept the first no in negotiating Final offers aren’t always final Go to dinner if you’re invited Dress conservative

Holidays January 1 New year January 7 Orthodox Christmas January 22 Day of Unity February 14 St. Valentines Day March 8 International Women’s Day

…Continued Holidays Easter Day May 1& 2 Labor Day Trinity Day June 28 Constitution Day June 30 Day of Youth August 24 Independence Day

FOOD! Popular foods: -pork -chicken -seafood -potatoes -Breads: bagels, pita, flat bread, rolls Breakfast: 7:00-10:00AM Dinner or lunch: 12:00N-3:00PM Supper: 5:00-8:00PM

Meal Etiquette Dress casual when eating at another's home Before entering a home take your shoes off Try all foods and drinks you’re served There can be toasts at dinner It’s acceptable to ask personal questions