• to assist in developing of space law research in Ukraine and Russian Federation;
• to resolve fundamental and applied tasks of the development and realization of the CIS member-states national space law in order to increase space activity effectiveness;
• to harmonize the CIS member-states’ space law with the international space law;
• to strengthen the cooperation with international organizations dealing with research and application of the space law;
• to give the legal support to the Program of Cooperation of Ukraine and Russian Federation in the field of exploration and peaceful uses of outer space;
• to popularize space activity and space law.

V. GENERAL INFORMATION

Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine with population of about 3 million citizens. It is situated on the Dnipro River and boasts architectural monuments that are recognized world treasures. Kyiv is the largest cultural, scientific and industrial centre of Ukraine, the place of religious pilgrimage and a very attractive tourist destination.Useful links:

Official web-portal of Kyiv city administration:  http://www.kmv.gov.ua
Boryspil airport:  http://www.airport-borispol.kiev.ua/about-kiev.html

VI. IMMIGRATION

Every person entering Ukraine must have a valid Visa issued by the Ukrainian Embassy or the Consulate office in the country of the traveler’s residency or origin.

A Ukrainian visa for entering the country is required for citizens of most countries.

Please contact an official representation of Ukraine in your country to get the latest information on visa / non-visa regime!

VII. CLIMATET

he climate in Ukraine is temperate continental. In November, temperature ranges from 0° to +10°С. Normally, there is a plenty of rains at this time tough snow could be expected as well.

VIII. LOCAL TAXI SERVICE

Taxi can be ordered by phone or right in the street. If you want to order by phone, you can use these two easy-to-remember numbers 058 and 059. As a rule, official rate is about 1 hryvnia per kilometer.

IX. BANKING SERVICES AND CURRENCY

In Ukraine there are one hundred kopiykas for one hryvnia (UAH). Hryvnia can be easily converted to hard currency in any authorized bank of Ukraine or in numerous currency exchange offices. Please note that they do not exchange coins in Ukraine, so only banknotes are convertible.

The latest official exchange rate of hryvnia against foreign currencies could be obtained at http://www.bank.gov.ua/Engl/default.htm

Banks in Ukraine usually work from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Most banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday. A standard lunch hour is from 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. There are a lot of bank branches in the city center, so it will be easy to gain access to ATMs, cash travel checks or use other bank services. Among the first-rate banks of Ukraine are Pravex-Bank, Privat Bank, Aval Bank and Raiffeisenbank.

There are three main credit cards accepted in major restaurants, stores, hotels and other venues. These are Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. However, note that credit cards are not widely in use in Ukraine and sometimes they will not be accepted (particularly if the matter concerns smaller shops, cafes and remote areas).

Traveler's checks are not widely accepted in Ukraine. It's recommended not to bring them (or bring only as a backup), as a high commission rate and much paperwork are always expected. If you still want to take some traveler's checks on your trip, take Thomas Cook or Visa, which are the most common in Ukraine. To cash traveler's checks you will need a passport and receipt of purchase. We recommend to cash checks in VABank or Oschadbank of Ukraine.

X. ELECTRICITY

The electrical current in Ukraine is 220V AC.

XI. INTERNATIONAL CALLS, POST AND INTERNET

For INTERNATIONAL calls, participants should first dial "8" and after the tone dial the international access code "10", then the country code, area code and the telephone number. International calls can be made through the UTEL company operator (call 8-191, 8-192, 8-193, 8-194) or through phone cards. VSEsvit phone cards for 10, 20, 50 or 100 hryvnias can be purchased at Boryspil airport (around the clock), as well as at call offices in Kyiv from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in particular, at 10, Volodymyrska Street). Information on international calls available at 079.

Post offices in Kyiv are normally open for 8 hours a day. The central post office of the city is located at 22, Khreshchatyk Street, which is the main street of the city. Here one can send letters and packages, buy stamps and postcards, make long distance calls, use fax machines and so on. In Kyiv one can also use a variety of mail services provided by such internationally known companies as DHL Worldwide Express, Federal Express, Pony Express, TNT Express Worldwide and United Parcel Service.

INTERNET - all the rooms and the reception area at the hotel provide access to internet. Kyiv has a large number of Internet cafes, many of which are open around the clock.

XII. TIPPING

Tipping is not mandatory but usually expected in restaurants. Some restaurants put "Service not included" in their menu, and you will have to pay for the service as much as you consider necessary. Tipping can be 5 to 10 % of your total bill. Check your bill before paying. Tipping is not required in fast food restaurants, cafes, and other places where you order your food at a counter.

XIII. USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Police: 02
Fire brigade: 01
Ambulance: 03
Information on international calls: 079
International calls operator: (8) 191, 192, 193

Taxi: 058, 059

XIV. MEDICAL SERVICES

Medical services are available in both Rus and President hotels.

Participants also may use the services of the following recognized medical clinics:

Major Clinics

American Medical Centers
Phone: +38 (044) 4907600

BORYS Medical Clinic
Phone: +38(044) 238 00 00

Medikom
Phone: +38 (044) 055, +38 (044) 234–03–03

Dental Service

Medikom
Phone: +38 (044) 055, +38 (044) 453–14–14

Cabot
Phone: +38 (044) 227-44-34

Foreign languages are spoken there.