Having been to Ukraine multiple times I certainly agree with your assessments, particularly about the roads...my GOD!!. As to the language I also agree but my work around (I have very basic knowledge of Russian) is to ask a child for information...most speak English. The service at retail is absurd...for a westerner it can be maddening. It was explained to me that the pay is so low there is no incentive to do better. I have noticed significant improvement when commissions are involved. Lastly, about scams. I have not seen any violent crime, nor have I ever felt unsafe, however there seems to be a general climate of...."if you're stupid enough to pay, I'm willing to take your cash". I think Conor notices it mostly in venues he frequents, but I think it is pervasive in Ukraine. Once a girl came to visit me and could not just walk in the apartment because it was locked, she said, "Why you lock door? You home." I thought what a safe place and trustworthy people. Later I took out some trash, which required us leaving the apartment for just a few minutes, when we returned I just walked in and she said," Why you not lock door? You crazy?" This all implied to me that there is no confrontational crime, but if you leave something unattended its fair game. If you travel the countryside you will notice all abandoned properties have been pilfered and ransacked, which seems to support my conclusion. It is all reminiscent of living in any large city, except the element of possible violence is missing generally. I think Ukrainians see not being careful or prudent as stupid and fair game. The women DO NOT feel guilty about scams...they just think you are gullible or stupid and therefore its not morally bad. Just a fascinating place...if you have "balls" its like an adult disneyland, much to navigate and observe, and there is no doubt, the beauty is unmatched in the west...just incredible. Lately I have been interacting with Russia more, seems like the women are less...available but more sincere when they are. My best to you, my man....the game....:)
Take the trains, they're fantastic. They go everywhere & are super cheap, both opposite of US trains. A 2nd class "kupe" ticket from L'viv to Kiev, an overnight trip of 9 hrs, costs only $13, and you get a bed with clean sheets, & a cup of tea served in a real glass cup in the morning by the conductor! Kupe is 4 beds in their own compartment, (2 lowers & 2 uppers). Then when u arrive in a city, you don't need a car there either! They have a system that doesn't exist in the rest of Europe, called Marshrutkas. These are thousands of privately owned older vans, each with a hand lettered cardboard sign in the corner of the windshield saying which city sector or village they go to. You just stand on the main street in the city center & watch all the hundreds of marshrutkas going by & stopping, & get in the right one (hopefully!) The fare is 25 cents! Some of them take you 5 miles, some 30 miles. Get on or off anywhere, there are no set stops. Each holds 8 to 15 people. The driver, his assistant (who takes money & makes change, usually a woman), and many of the passengers, proudly point out the sights you are passing, give advice, and answer questions. If you are looking for something, they'll know where it is and drop you right near it. Yes, I said $.25 !! Ukraine also has lots of buses (long distance & city buses) and tramvai (electric streetcars). Please support this public transit, keep it strong. There is no need to fly within Europe, no need to rent a car, no need to even take a taxi. Get down to the real level of the people, be among the people. A car is an expensive, polluting, isolation chamber that disrupts compact pedestrian communities. You didn't come to Ukraine to see the American way of life.
Excellent video. I moved to Ukraine (Poltava) and visits to Odessa, Kiev, Kharkov etc - as a visiting professor under after receiving a Fulbright Scholarship. Service was definitely the #1 issue I had to get used to during my 6 month stay; however, being able to speak Russian helped and I blended in pretty quickly. I love Ukraine - even though I DID have friends asking me to justify my reasons for wanting to move there - not only my American friends but the friends I had already made from previous visits with Ukrainians. My students were shocked (and confused) as to why people at McDonalds were kind to them. My response: They have learned this concept called "returned business" - they want you to come back and spend more $$$$$
I am seriously thinking about moving to Ukraine permanently but I will only learn the Ukrainian language for political and national reasons! While I was in Kyiv I went to the underground mall (very cool) and one of the small stores (I will not mention which store so as not to attract russian nationalists to retaliate) I was in the owner ignored customers that spoke in russian!
@@living-wellon-less5669 Congratulations! You are nazi, and this is a confirmatin of Ukraine is infected with Nazism, which is fundamental bssi o its current national policy and the reason for civil war going on.
For me, the biggest thing that sucks is the lack of serious jobs. Most foreigners can only work unofficially since their companies aren't willing to help them get a work permit. You can work as an English teacher, but it typically means combining work at a language center, a couple IT centers, and some one-on-one lessons. You'll be expected to work evenings and at least Saturdays as well. You can also work as a copyeditor or for academic essay cheating companies and make decent money. But ultimately, most of the time it's silly, meaningless work. You can work as a freelancer or remotely for an American-based company, but would they offer you things like a 401k retirement plan and health insurance? Not typically. I left Ukraine after 7 years because it's not a serious place. I knew a couple of American guys who started IT companies in Lviv, but even if they managed for a while, they returned home for greener pastures. Want to start a cafe in Lviv or Kyiv that makes legit cupcakes or services American-style breakfast or something? Aside from needing a Ukrainian business partner, the corruption and bureaucracy makes it not worth the trouble.
Thanks for sharing your experience ... I think it makes more sense to have a business that runs online so you avoid the downsides of dealing with the bureaucracy here
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience Yeah, that's right. But still, it has to be an exceptionally good business, even beyond living comfortably. I'm in my 40s now, and when it comes to a retirement account I'm behind my American peers who've had a couple of decades to start stashing money away for the future. During some months I was able to save around $700 or so if I absolutely worked my ass off. During the summer months, forget about it. I was making a few hundred dollars working at English summer camps and spending a large portion of my savings on trips to western Europe. I really do wonder how expats in their 50s ponder their long-term savings while scraping by in Ukraine. Not all of them were successful enough to retire early and live off their savings.
@@joinkingher6981 I stayed for so long because I loved my friends and loved living in Lviv. I never felt lonely; there was always somebody willing to have a coffee or beer in the city center. In the short term, money was not the issue. I was living comfortably. The issue was the long-term viability. I was faced with the reality that I was about to enter my 40s and I only had $10,000 in life savings. My Ukrainian girlfriend said, "Hey, we should teach in China." So I packed my bags and began a new adventure.
@Сергей Serge cool, I live near нивки station if you know where that is in Kiev. I’m considering buying a condo here too now, a lot are being built and I’m here to live long term in the future. What part of Kiev do you live?
I've never been to Ukraine, but having been several times in Russia, I see a clear difference in style. On your videos in Ukraine (Odessa and Kiev), you see practically everybody wearing t-shirt and sneakers, like in 90% parts of western cities, while Moscow and Saint Petersburg is full of men wearing suits and women wearing elegant dresses and high heels during the daytime. I would say that Ukrainian people tend to copy Western style, while Russian people don't do it, especially women. A place like Odessa, and even Kiev, don't seem suitable at all for executive style guys, unless they are ready to radically change their style.
I lived in Ukraine and visited 1 to 2 times a year until 2014 when they had issues with Russia. In Kiev and even the smaller cities, you see the men in suits and off to work. Just not the same high percentage of them - remember, Moscow & St. Petersburg are both busy cities like LA and New York for example. Ukrainians are much more relaxed and less of a rat race. My only culture shock was returning to the US. - I had to readjust to rigid schedules and meetings that often run back to back. I never had that while working in Ukraine.
Surprisingly I have been surviving for last 2 weeks here in Minsk with zero Russian knowledge. Ok I do have a friend who is local but beyond that I found it survive-able here.
I come from Miami and Married into a Ukraine Family......and really the only thing as of now that bothers me is the car pollution on the Left Bank......We have a Dacha near Kopachiv and the roads are really bad but to me it is adventure...we have a French Diesel 4X4 and super cool driving on the bad roads......... Kyiv has a few really nice Irish Pubs with good beer and good food and friendly People ...come to visit Ukraine
I'm currently living in China and have spent a few months in Moscow. I'll be moving to Kyiv in August, and if these are the worst things about living in Ukraine, I'm super excited!
I am jealous !! I had the opportunity to live there fore 2 years as a Fulbright Scholar (visiting professor and researcher). I only did 6 months but it was life changing. I am sure that living in China you have learned to watch your wallet - do the same in Kiev. Service in Kiev is much better than other Ukrainian cities, but there are few places on this planet that you can ALWAYS get excellent service. Kiev also has many English speaking, ex-pats. Be a sponge and take it all in and you will love it The main street in Kiev is Krishadick - at the ends of it are the Friendship Arc and the opposit are offices - one being Fulbright office - go there and they can connect you with others that are there are a fellowship (just graduated college) or a Scholarship (Professors) that would be glad to show you around ang give you Western perspectives. Enjoy !!!
@@MichaelSturgeon0317 Thanks for the suggestions! As for the wallet thing, I haven't had any problems like that where I live. Not sure if it's because it's a more metropolitan city or because people actually don't engage in much crime because in the end they're not going to get away with it. But I'll be sure to keep my wallet close when I go to Kyiv.
Overall nicely done. I was there a lot from 1996 - 2005. In 1996 in Kiev, Russian was pervasive. By 2004, the population (younger people) were emphasizing Ukrainian (or at least a mix).
I have also been to Ukraine several times, living in Kiev for 3.5 months. What you said is spot on. Similar similar situation in Russia as well. The roads just suck. Outside of central Kiev, Odessa and Moscow, my little Russian does not go far either. Thank God my girlfriend speaks fluent English and is Russian. She speaks Ukrainian too. She indulges me by letting practice with her sometimes. LOL
I know this is an old video, Conor, but in the US, if you travel 10-11 months/yr, you still have to play federal taxes. Unless you renounce your citizenship. Is that something you have to do with Ireland. American forget that the US Govt still has it tentacles on you no matter where you go.
The US is only country at the moment that taxes its non-resident citizens on their non-US generated income ... so unique issue. Some Americans move to Ukraine and renounce their US citizenship when they become Ukrainian.
I have been told by Ukrainian-American friends that while the wages as reflected in official reports are very low literally everyone gets paid by their employer under the table or in unreported bonuses at least equal to the amount of the reported wage and often much more. True?
So you're obviously avoiding to give the answer to the question #5 why you went to Ukraine. For an understandable reason, if you told the truth that it's for exploiting the weak economic situation which makes it easy to fully concentrate on your core"business" which is chasing local girls, you'd imaginably had a tough time. And what did you say, how much do you pay that dark-haired girl travelling with you? I mean on top of the cost of travelling.
All is spot on and your bonus is so true. No one understands my idea of retiring in Ukraine. Their first thought is for women and sex. They have no idea how inexpensive it is - I know, expensive or inexpensive is relative - and how comfortable I could live on my pension in Ukraine. I would want to winter over in Crete or the Med, and also visit family in Ireland more often. Ryan Air, direct from Kiev to Dublin.
The roads really do suck and are crazy why one 1 km is perfect and either side of that 1 km looks like the war was fought there. You end up hoping the person in front of you has some idea of the best way through. The potholes are bad but the ever deepening ruts will take out an oil pan if you get stuck in one. Although the floods in western Ukraine caused a lot of damage I was surprised that the main roads were all being repaired in early October. So if you are planning on visiting the Carpathians or Bukovel then this is the year to do it especially if you are driving. But get onto the secondary roads and you will see roads far worse than the ones Conor was showing. Also the translate app that we all hope will save us really are not very good and then only if you have cell service. Do not use voice translation if the app hasn’t figured out your diction yet. With lift ticket prices about 250 euro for a week pass, Bukovel is a great deal. Ukraine is a beautiful country and you should visit. They have suffered a lot this year with COVID.
Update 2021, road revolution,the main roads are now super smooth sometimes dual carriageway,painted up and pothole free.Unfortunately the standard of Ukrainian driving is level mad max , basically drive as fast and aggressively as you can and you'll survive.(hopefully). Service is better and digital life is more prevalent. The sovietski service is in all official offices manned by the old guard.I expect this will disappear when the youngsters take those jobs. Ukrainian is essential now, Russian in the street,but you can speak Ukrainian and be understood (I'm in Zaporozhye,industrial dirty city).
In Ukraine politicians are flirting with idea instead of making Russian the second language, to make English one. Who knows, it might soon be like in northern Europe. With roads it's getting much better, in few years it might be very close to the EU average. With bureaucracy, it is a problem, buuuuuutttttt. Ukraine is the first country in the world, where you can use a special phone app to verify your id "E-passport", e-education, e-courts, e-residency .... until the end or beginning of 2023, 100% should be online, if it is offline it should be online.
I just came back from a week in Western Ukraine , I know if I move to Ukraine I will eat better then in the USA , I thought the People were very nice and Laid back , My Friend has a House , but we visited Apartments , that was a lot of stair Climbing , Many of the Girls I met would rather stay in Ukraine , My GF thinks Her son will get a better Education in Ukraine , The Roads are Bad but they are here after Winer also
I've always enjoyed Conor's videos. They are very informative and equally balanced on the good, bad, and ugly. I could see good business for someone who could set up 2 week to 90 day rentals in a good area for men who want to explore the opportunities Ukraine or Belarus has to offer.
Conner, I have twice been to Odessa in the past and your concerns in the vid are some of the things I experienced. My downfall was only being there for 3 weeks instead of 3 months to really connect with the community. Not all of my experiences were good or pleasant but really the people, in general, were extremely welcoming and very nice to me. If could arrange that 3 month next trip I would go. You gave a great succinct, review of the principal things to deal with in Ukraine - my main point tho is - Still go!
hello ya'll can call me jemmy I'm waiting for my D-visa to study in Ukraine specifically poltava I'm half African and half arab TBH I'm so worried about making dudes there like really iam afraid of loneliness any advice or anyone who want to help ! plz note your social media page and I will be glad to contact you ASAP
Poltava is a great. You dont need to worry bout. U should properly speak the idiom in the way to communicate with the people. U usual make friends just by drinking vodka wich is nice to meet new people and make some friends. If u are going to. Prepratory try go outside and have some fun in clubs of kizomba. Just habe fun bro i got that when i lived 5 Years in Ivanofrankivsk. O also visited odess and kiev amazing places and cute babes) good luck
Seeing you speaking Irish kinda surprises me. Do you speak it fluently? Doing some "Irish style" video about Irish or in Irish language would be interesting 😊
Thanks so much for sharing, Will you be interested to share the situation now in Ukraine? Are people safe? My name is Xin a 17 years old Chinese girl working on 233 interviews of Covid, aim to record 233 stories under the Covid, I’m interested about the Covid situation and peoples feelings now in Ukraine? Dose the situation with Russia changes peoples attention on Covid? Will you be interested to take a interview from me and share☺️
Main thing sucks about living in Ukraine is that it's turning into Western Europe and U.S.A with cost of living and adaptation of degenerate no culuture West.
Many problems with Ukraine. But the biggest is actually the people. Living in Kyiv for 4 years I can't wait to leave and the people are just nightmare. Take on board
Just started watching your shows, why are there so many teenage girls in your videos? Are some of them your daughters? Or you do you follow them around while filming
I love the change of seasons personally but if it's 365 days of 20C+ temperatures that you're looking for then Ukraine is definitely not the place to be 😂
Conor, most of your 5 arguments are thru, however. Ukraine does not have the “worst” roads in Eastern Europe. If you only want to go to a country to see girls and party there are other countries who have much more to offer. And I think it is completely normal to learn the local language when you are abroad. Most of the English, Americans, French and German all assume we need to adjust to them, the later a bit less nowadays. Even some Spanish have such attidude. Something you will not have with i.e. Scandinavian, Polish and most Balkan countries. And as for food and service, the products you have there are genuine, and are tasteful if well prepared. But do not expect a fruit de mer or Angus Beef. Last but not least, Belgium and France are doing very well in the list of Michelin starred restaurants and Gault & Millau per habitants, compared to Ireland ;-)
Not really if you compare price wise versus London or Munich ... there is little that you can't get that you might want in Ukraine ... better value for money for the same quality ... unless there is something super specific in those 2 countries that you might want?
I am & was born in England & I can say its expensive in UK & competition is high. You can be successful in England if you got good education, looks & money but tbh its the same in all countries now. As more & more people want to travel & mix with different cultures. Luxury in UK is very expensive compared to Ukraine )
@@ebruvlogs2514 but Germany is lenient to locals & migrants who wanted to had a better quality in life and job prospects particularly in Berlin they say that it’s affordable to live there because their capitalism is good in practice and their real estate are safe and affordable
@@ebruvlogs2514 what are the best courses to study in 🇬🇧 I have a degree in biology and soon to study in microbiology for a career, is there any opportunity to study correlates in either biology, chemistry & other natural science in engineering I like to study chemical engineering too but over there it could be difficult to comprehend and keep up the curriculum and finances to study and masters the basics to intermediate up to complex subjects in maths and chemistry
@@Manuel-gu9ls its best to study medical science, pharmacy or any science subjects that can lead to a career in science. Another good subject is Accounts but very competitive. Most other subjects are sinking sadly such as business but science subjects are always still top dog. Law has also gone down aswell & you need to work hard to prove your top reputation.
Ah yes, constantly justifying yourself about why you're in Ukraine haha. That did get annoying, even in the few times I've been there so far! 😵 Should probably prepare a fixed response...
Well that's usually not because of this stereotype about women We just don't really know the reason's of being here if you American or from West Europe) We always complaining about our country (government), so that's why we impressed when someone from rich countries moving here
@@fightingforcatalonia not even around Chernobyl radioactivity is mentionably high nowadays. People do farming even there. About other stuff, I don't think it's worse than other parts of the world that do mass farming. And in general, after living several years here, local vegetables are of really good quality, better than most stuff that you can buy in German supermarkets.
@@hansdietrich1496 Hans that's precisely the problem. I'm a physicist. For example there is berrie harvesting in the forests of Polesia that is highly unadvisable and yet is exported globaly
@@fightingforcatalonia im pretty sure western produce is pumped full of more deadly chemicals and pesticides then ukrainian. The chernobyl disaster spread radioactive waste across europe aswell and everyone is pretty much fine. So i get where you are coming from but i really wouldnt be so concerned.
Great videos, can you do a clip on local gay dating scene? Are there wedding agencies that offer dating to local gey men who want to marry in the west?
I know this channel it's not about languages anymore but to say that the first thing that sucks about Ukraine is having to learn Ukrainian or Russian, that's really too much. Unsubscribing!
Well, uncomfortable - yes, but too much? Come on English way different from Ukrainian, that's why almost noone speaks it I'm learning English for 10 years, and its still so complicated
Somehow RUclips stopped showing me your videos, so I had to look for your material manually. Anyway, just started watching your video here and the number one thing that sucks for me in Ukraine is that women expect the men to pay for everything. I just started watching, so I do not know if you will mention this... but your first con in the list is the language... I speak Russian, so it is a plus for me. I am now wondering what the other 4 cons are.
speak for yourself. As a ukrainian I say it's undeniable that our country is the worst in Europe at speaking english. Yet those who want to learn the language and do so, usually move out of the country afterwards because lots of possibilities open up to them. And that's why most of the ukrainian population is those who don't want to learn english. Those who did - moved out.
Having been to Ukraine multiple times I certainly agree with your assessments, particularly about the roads...my GOD!!. As to the language I also agree but my work around (I have very basic knowledge of Russian) is to ask a child for information...most speak English. The service at retail is absurd...for a westerner it can be maddening. It was explained to me that the pay is so low there is no incentive to do better. I have noticed significant improvement when commissions are involved. Lastly, about scams. I have not seen any violent crime, nor have I ever felt unsafe, however there seems to be a general climate of...."if you're stupid enough to pay, I'm willing to take your cash". I think Conor notices it mostly in venues he frequents, but I think it is pervasive in Ukraine. Once a girl came to visit me and could not just walk in the apartment because it was locked, she said, "Why you lock door? You home." I thought what a safe place and trustworthy people. Later I took out some trash, which required us leaving the apartment for just a few minutes, when we returned I just walked in and she said," Why you not lock door? You crazy?" This all implied to me that there is no confrontational crime, but if you leave something unattended its fair game. If you travel the countryside you will notice all abandoned properties have been pilfered and ransacked, which seems to support my conclusion. It is all reminiscent of living in any large city, except the element of possible violence is missing generally. I think Ukrainians see not being careful or prudent as stupid and fair game. The women DO NOT feel guilty about scams...they just think you are gullible or stupid and therefore its not morally bad. Just a fascinating place...if you have "balls" its like an adult disneyland, much to navigate and observe, and there is no doubt, the beauty is unmatched in the west...just incredible. Lately I have been interacting with Russia more, seems like the women are less...available but more sincere when they are. My best to you, my man....the game....:)
bed a ukraine girl and make her run around you and you’ll get any girl you want
Dont come here then
I live in kiev ukraine
Take the trains, they're fantastic. They go everywhere & are super cheap, both opposite of US trains. A 2nd class "kupe" ticket from L'viv to Kiev, an overnight trip of 9 hrs, costs only $13, and you get a bed with clean sheets, & a cup of tea served in a real glass cup in the morning by the conductor! Kupe is 4 beds in their own compartment, (2 lowers & 2 uppers).
Then when u arrive in a city, you don't need a car there either! They have a system that doesn't exist in the rest of Europe, called Marshrutkas. These are thousands of privately owned older vans, each with a hand lettered cardboard sign in the corner of the windshield saying which city sector or village they go to. You just stand on the main street in the city center & watch all the hundreds of marshrutkas going by & stopping, & get in the right one (hopefully!) The fare is 25 cents! Some of them take you 5 miles, some 30 miles. Get on or off anywhere, there are no set stops. Each holds 8 to 15 people.
The driver, his assistant (who takes money & makes change, usually a woman), and many of the passengers, proudly point out the sights you are passing, give advice, and answer questions. If you are looking for something, they'll know where it is and drop you right near it. Yes, I said $.25 !!
Ukraine also has lots of buses (long distance & city buses) and tramvai (electric streetcars). Please support this public transit, keep it strong. There is no need to fly within Europe, no need to rent a car, no need to even take a taxi. Get down to the real level of the people, be among the people. A car is an expensive, polluting, isolation chamber that disrupts compact pedestrian communities. You didn't come to Ukraine to see the American way of life.
Excellent video. I moved to Ukraine (Poltava) and visits to Odessa, Kiev, Kharkov etc - as a visiting professor under after receiving a Fulbright Scholarship. Service was definitely the #1 issue I had to get used to during my 6 month stay; however, being able to speak Russian helped and I blended in pretty quickly. I love Ukraine - even though I DID have friends asking me to justify my reasons for wanting to move there - not only my American friends but the friends I had already made from previous visits with Ukrainians. My students were shocked (and confused) as to why people at McDonalds were kind to them. My response: They have learned this concept called "returned business" - they want you to come back and spend more $$$$$
I am seriously thinking about moving to Ukraine permanently but I will only learn the Ukrainian language for political and national reasons! While I was in Kyiv I went to the underground mall (very cool) and one of the small stores (I will not mention which store so as not to attract russian nationalists to retaliate) I was in the owner ignored customers that spoke in russian!
@@living-wellon-less5669 Congratulations! You are nazi, and this is a confirmatin of Ukraine is infected with Nazism, which is fundamental bssi o its current national policy and the reason for civil war going on.
For me, the biggest thing that sucks is the lack of serious jobs. Most foreigners can only work unofficially since their companies aren't willing to help them get a work permit. You can work as an English teacher, but it typically means combining work at a language center, a couple IT centers, and some one-on-one lessons. You'll be expected to work evenings and at least Saturdays as well. You can also work as a copyeditor or for academic essay cheating companies and make decent money. But ultimately, most of the time it's silly, meaningless work. You can work as a freelancer or remotely for an American-based company, but would they offer you things like a 401k retirement plan and health insurance? Not typically. I left Ukraine after 7 years because it's not a serious place. I knew a couple of American guys who started IT companies in Lviv, but even if they managed for a while, they returned home for greener pastures. Want to start a cafe in Lviv or Kyiv that makes legit cupcakes or services American-style breakfast or something? Aside from needing a Ukrainian business partner, the corruption and bureaucracy makes it not worth the trouble.
Thanks for sharing your experience ... I think it makes more sense to have a business that runs online so you avoid the downsides of dealing with the bureaucracy here
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience Yeah, that's right. But still, it has to be an exceptionally good business, even beyond living comfortably. I'm in my 40s now, and when it comes to a retirement account I'm behind my American peers who've had a couple of decades to start stashing money away for the future. During some months I was able to save around $700 or so if I absolutely worked my ass off. During the summer months, forget about it. I was making a few hundred dollars working at English summer camps and spending a large portion of my savings on trips to western Europe. I really do wonder how expats in their 50s ponder their long-term savings while scraping by in Ukraine. Not all of them were successful enough to retire early and live off their savings.
what took you so long to leave
@@joinkingher6981 I stayed for so long because I loved my friends and loved living in Lviv. I never felt lonely; there was always somebody willing to have a coffee or beer in the city center. In the short term, money was not the issue. I was living comfortably. The issue was the long-term viability. I was faced with the reality that I was about to enter my 40s and I only had $10,000 in life savings. My Ukrainian girlfriend said, "Hey, we should teach in China." So I packed my bags and began a new adventure.
buying and renting property in any major city is a good business though. ..
I'm an American that lives in Ukraine. This list is all good things))
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@Сергей Serge it’s not too bad at all in Ukraine
@Сергей Serge cool, I live near нивки station if you know where that is in Kiev. I’m considering buying a condo here too now, a lot are being built and I’m here to live long term in the future. What part of Kiev do you live?
@@triquepersonalwork6369 can we expect American salary in Ukraine?
thank U man
I've never been to Ukraine, but having been several times in Russia, I see a clear difference in style. On your videos in Ukraine (Odessa and Kiev), you see practically everybody wearing t-shirt and sneakers, like in 90% parts of western cities, while Moscow and Saint Petersburg is full of men wearing suits and women wearing elegant dresses and high heels during the daytime. I would say that Ukrainian people tend to copy Western style, while Russian people don't do it, especially women. A place like Odessa, and even Kiev, don't seem suitable at all for executive style guys, unless they are ready to radically change their style.
I lived in Ukraine and visited 1 to 2 times a year until 2014 when they had issues with Russia. In Kiev and even the smaller cities, you see the men in suits and off to work. Just not the same high percentage of them - remember, Moscow & St. Petersburg are both busy cities like LA and New York for example. Ukrainians are much more relaxed and less of a rat race. My only culture shock was returning to the US. - I had to readjust to rigid schedules and meetings that often run back to back. I never had that while working in Ukraine.
Surprisingly I have been surviving for last 2 weeks here in Minsk with zero Russian knowledge. Ok I do have a friend who is local but beyond that I found it survive-able here.
I come from Miami and Married into a Ukraine Family......and really the only thing as of now that bothers me is the car pollution on the Left Bank......We have a Dacha near Kopachiv and the roads are really bad but to me it is adventure...we have a French Diesel 4X4 and super cool driving on the bad roads.........
Kyiv has a few really nice Irish Pubs with good beer and good food and friendly People ...come to visit Ukraine
I'm currently living in China and have spent a few months in Moscow. I'll be moving to Kyiv in August, and if these are the worst things about living in Ukraine, I'm super excited!
Let me know when you are comibg along
I am jealous !! I had the opportunity to live there fore 2 years as a Fulbright Scholar (visiting professor and researcher). I only did 6 months but it was life changing. I am sure that living in China you have learned to watch your wallet - do the same in Kiev. Service in Kiev is much better than other Ukrainian cities, but there are few places on this planet that you can ALWAYS get excellent service. Kiev also has many English speaking, ex-pats. Be a sponge and take it all in and you will love it
The main street in Kiev is Krishadick - at the ends of it are the Friendship Arc and the opposit are offices - one being Fulbright office - go there and they can connect you with others that are there are a fellowship (just graduated college) or a Scholarship (Professors) that would be glad to show you around ang give you Western perspectives. Enjoy !!!
@@MichaelSturgeon0317 Thanks for the suggestions! As for the wallet thing, I haven't had any problems like that where I live. Not sure if it's because it's a more metropolitan city or because people actually don't engage in much crime because in the end they're not going to get away with it. But I'll be sure to keep my wallet close when I go to Kyiv.
Dang you good homie
Excited now?
Overall nicely done. I was there a lot from 1996 - 2005. In 1996 in Kiev, Russian was pervasive. By 2004, the population (younger people) were emphasizing Ukrainian (or at least a mix).
Number 6: Russia
I have also been to Ukraine several times, living in Kiev for 3.5 months. What you said is spot on. Similar similar situation in Russia as well. The roads just suck. Outside of central Kiev, Odessa and Moscow, my little Russian does not go far either. Thank God my girlfriend speaks fluent English and is Russian. She speaks Ukrainian too. She indulges me by letting practice with her sometimes. LOL
I know this is an old video, Conor, but in the US, if you travel 10-11 months/yr, you still have to play federal taxes. Unless you renounce your citizenship. Is that something you have to do with Ireland. American forget that the US Govt still has it tentacles on you no matter where you go.
The US is only country at the moment that taxes its non-resident citizens on their non-US generated income ... so unique issue. Some Americans move to Ukraine and renounce their US citizenship when they become Ukrainian.
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience I don't think I could renounce unless it was a special circumstance.
spend 6 months and one day in Puerto Rico and pay no federal taxes on capital gains ...
So true about the service! But it's worse in Bosnia (at least where I was living). By the way, great drone shots! Is it a Mavic?
Yes, I bought it a year ago for the drone shots, Mavic Air 2
Connor. On a more serious note, Your videos are a great “cultural” window into Eastern Europe ..
Conor should also have commented on quality of Ukrainian healthcare during the pandemic.
As a ukrainian I can confidently say it's non-existent
@@h2643 true
I have been told by Ukrainian-American friends that while the wages as reflected in official reports are very low literally everyone gets paid by their employer under the table or in unreported bonuses at least equal to the amount of the reported wage and often much more. True?
As the ukrainian i can confirm that.True
So you're obviously avoiding to give the answer to the question #5 why you went to Ukraine. For an understandable reason, if you told the truth that it's for exploiting the weak economic situation which makes it easy to fully concentrate on your core"business" which is chasing local girls, you'd imaginably had a tough time. And what did you say, how much do you pay that dark-haired girl travelling with you? I mean on top of the cost of travelling.
Dam bro, you just be steady hating on people like that
How does 2021 look like? Thinking about going to Ukraine 🇺🇦
The same way it looked in 1909 😆
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@@UkrainianOne best comment ever 😆
Hell. Fucking never ending hell.
Beautiful country. 🇺🇦🇺🇲👍
All is spot on and your bonus is so true. No one understands my idea of retiring in Ukraine. Their first thought is for women and sex. They have no idea how inexpensive it is - I know, expensive or inexpensive is relative - and how comfortable I could live on my pension in Ukraine. I would want to winter over in Crete or the Med, and also visit family in Ireland more often. Ryan Air, direct from Kiev to Dublin.
The roads really do suck and are crazy why one 1 km is perfect and either side of that 1 km looks like the war was fought there. You end up hoping the person in front of you has some idea of the best way through. The potholes are bad but the ever deepening ruts will take out an oil pan if you get stuck in one. Although the floods in western Ukraine caused a lot of damage I was surprised that the main roads were all being repaired in early October. So if you are planning on visiting the Carpathians or Bukovel then this is the year to do it especially if you are driving. But get onto the secondary roads and you will see roads far worse than the ones Conor was showing. Also the translate app that we all hope will save us really are not very good and then only if you have cell service. Do not use voice translation if the app hasn’t figured out your diction yet. With lift ticket prices about 250 euro for a week pass, Bukovel is a great deal. Ukraine is a beautiful country and you should visit. They have suffered a lot this year with COVID.
I drove from Kyiv to Dnipro a few moths ago. Was the worst roads I have ever driven on.
Dude, Kyiv - Dnipro is a dream compared to kryvyi Rih - Odessa for instance
Update 2021, road revolution,the main roads are now super smooth sometimes dual carriageway,painted up and pothole free.Unfortunately the standard of Ukrainian driving is level mad max , basically drive as fast and aggressively as you can and you'll survive.(hopefully). Service is better and digital life is more prevalent. The sovietski service is in all official offices manned by the old guard.I expect this will disappear when the youngsters take those jobs. Ukrainian is essential now, Russian in the street,but you can speak Ukrainian and be understood (I'm in Zaporozhye,industrial dirty city).
Wrong about the service. Ukraine is like white Africa. 50% of the service is incredibly rude and 50% is very friendly and professional.
1. Language barrier (Russian/Ukrainian) 1:00
2. Bad Roads 3:18
3. Bureaucracy in Ukraine (Soviet Style) 4:41
4. Scammer Girls 6:21
5. The Service 7:26
6. Justification (of move to Ukraine) 8:42
Thanks! I've now added the chapters to the video. 😀
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience hav a safe trip..;;;;
In Ukraine politicians are flirting with idea instead of making Russian the second language, to make English one. Who knows, it might soon be like in northern Europe. With roads it's getting much better, in few years it might be very close to the EU average. With bureaucracy, it is a problem, buuuuuutttttt. Ukraine is the first country in the world, where you can use a special phone app to verify your id "E-passport", e-education, e-courts, e-residency .... until the end or beginning of 2023, 100% should be online, if it is offline it should be online.
Hot air.
Worst things about Ukraine for me 1.Manners 2.Food 3. Cold people
Damn. Like what's left of humanity there?
@@galexymitzelplik9560 The girls are hot, that's it.
@@buttwipe9262 at least we are honest with everyone instead of this fake smiles
I just came back from a week in Western Ukraine , I know if I move to Ukraine I will eat better then in the USA , I thought the People were very nice and Laid back , My Friend has a House , but we visited Apartments , that was a lot of stair Climbing , Many of the Girls I met would rather stay in Ukraine , My GF thinks Her son will get a better Education in Ukraine , The Roads are Bad but they are here after Winer also
I've always enjoyed Conor's videos. They are very informative and equally balanced on the good, bad, and ugly. I could see good business for someone who could set up 2 week to 90 day rentals in a good area for men who want to explore the opportunities Ukraine or Belarus has to offer.
Conner, I have twice been to Odessa in the past and your concerns in the vid are some of the things I experienced. My downfall was only being there for 3 weeks instead of 3 months to really connect with the community. Not all of my experiences were good or pleasant but really the people, in general, were extremely welcoming and very nice to me. If could arrange that 3 month next trip I would go. You gave a great succinct, review of the principal things to deal with in Ukraine - my main point tho is - Still go!
Living in Ukraine for about 9 years, I confirm your message.
So true!
hello ya'll can call me jemmy
I'm waiting for my D-visa to study in Ukraine specifically poltava
I'm half African and half arab
TBH I'm so worried about making dudes there like really iam afraid of loneliness
any advice or anyone who want to help ! plz note your social media page and I will be glad to contact you ASAP
Poltava is a great. You dont need to worry bout. U should properly speak the idiom in the way to communicate with the people. U usual make friends just by drinking vodka wich is nice to meet new people and make some friends. If u are going to. Prepratory try go outside and have some fun in clubs of kizomba. Just habe fun bro i got that when i lived 5 Years in Ivanofrankivsk. O also visited odess and kiev amazing places and cute babes) good luck
Seeing you speaking Irish kinda surprises me. Do you speak it fluently? Doing some "Irish style" video about Irish or in Irish language would be interesting 😊
Thanks so much for sharing, Will you be interested to share the situation now in Ukraine? Are people safe? My name is Xin a 17 years old Chinese girl working on 233 interviews of Covid, aim to record 233 stories under the Covid, I’m interested about the Covid situation and peoples feelings now in Ukraine? Dose the situation with Russia changes peoples attention on Covid?
Will you be interested to take a interview from me and share☺️
I agree 100% spot on )
Main thing sucks about living in Ukraine is that it's turning into Western Europe and U.S.A with cost of living and adaptation of degenerate no culuture West.
Do you expect other nations to speak English?
God be with the men fighting for Ukraine
Many problems with Ukraine. But the biggest is actually the people. Living in Kyiv for 4 years I can't wait to leave and the people are just nightmare. Take on board
Can we start a gofundme page so Connor can get some nice shirts 👔?
Please do lol
:D
ABCD-method works well.
What? Coonor appears to be 10 years younger in this video. Regards
Just started watching your shows, why are there so many teenage girls in your videos? Are some of them your daughters? Or you do you follow them around while filming
Could be ... must have some more heritage DNA tests done to find out ... 🤣🤣
Conor Clyne - Tsar Experience well maybe you should, not knowing you’re trying to hit on your own daughter could be a real game changer 😬
If I had to, I’ll go to Ukraine only for holidays and have fun.
Thats exactly what men need to do & girls will come to you them self. I dont get why people pay big money just to pull girls 🤷♂️
@@ebruvlogs2514 so they can pay less in ukraine for ukraine girls
@@davidensinger4175 Girls are not for sale attraction happens naturally its a part of humanity. )
So in other words it sucks. No golf, silly language, scammers. I speak spanish and English. I'll stick to argentina.
So it's just like Argentina then.😛
Maybe your language is silly?
Wtf, we just have own language
Spot on!
Sorry #1 Weather and everything else that comes with it
I love the change of seasons personally but if it's 365 days of 20C+ temperatures that you're looking for then Ukraine is definitely not the place to be 😂
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience what months are the best??
In Ukraine, there is only one change of season. You're wearing a winter jacket and the next day a T-shirt
In Ukraine we have no roads, only directions XD
Try serving in the Ukrainian armed forces as an American
No, thanks
Conor, most of your 5 arguments are thru, however. Ukraine does not have the “worst” roads in Eastern Europe. If you only want to go to a country to see girls and party there are other countries who have much more to offer. And I think it is completely normal to learn the local language when you are abroad. Most of the English, Americans, French and German all assume we need to adjust to them, the later a bit less nowadays. Even some Spanish have such attidude. Something you will not have with i.e. Scandinavian, Polish and most Balkan countries.
And as for food and service, the products you have there are genuine, and are tasteful if well prepared. But do not expect a fruit de mer or Angus Beef.
Last but not least, Belgium and France are doing very well in the list of Michelin starred restaurants and Gault & Millau per habitants, compared to Ireland ;-)
Where has worse roads in Europe? 🤔 Maybe neighboring Moldova?
Roads are better in Moldova
Really? 5 things? I can add way more then 5 things. How about everyone smoking everywhere? Can't go outside without inhaling ciggs on every corner.
Better in 🇬🇧 or 🇩🇪 because they can offer you a stronger money value, luxury and comfort
Not really if you compare price wise versus London or Munich ... there is little that you can't get that you might want in Ukraine ... better value for money for the same quality ... unless there is something super specific in those 2 countries that you might want?
I am & was born in England & I can say its expensive in UK & competition is high. You can be successful in England if you got good education, looks & money but tbh its the same in all countries now. As more & more people want to travel & mix with different cultures. Luxury in UK is very expensive compared to Ukraine )
@@ebruvlogs2514 but Germany is lenient to locals & migrants who wanted to had a better quality in life and job prospects particularly in Berlin they say that it’s affordable to live there because their capitalism is good in practice and their real estate are safe and affordable
@@ebruvlogs2514 what are the best courses to study in 🇬🇧 I have a degree in biology and soon to study in microbiology for a career, is there any opportunity to study correlates in either biology, chemistry & other natural science in engineering I like to study chemical engineering too but over there it could be difficult to comprehend and keep up the curriculum and finances to study and masters the basics to intermediate up to complex subjects in maths and chemistry
@@Manuel-gu9ls its best to study medical science, pharmacy or any science subjects that can lead to a career in science. Another good subject is Accounts but very competitive. Most other subjects are sinking sadly such as business but science subjects are always still top dog. Law has also gone down aswell & you need to work hard to prove your top reputation.
Ukraine always looks dreary.
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You tell people about avoiding scams, but you don’t actually say what they are!! How would we know what those scams are?!
Take a look at this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLhqOEAghNK1FkJjcLriYyd2t1IcYdSHla
Still gonna live there 🇺🇦
Ah yes, constantly justifying yourself about why you're in Ukraine haha. That did get annoying, even in the few times I've been there so far! 😵
Should probably prepare a fixed response...
Well that's usually not because of this stereotype about women
We just don't really know the reason's of being here if you American or from West Europe)
We always complaining about our country (government), so that's why we impressed when someone from rich countries moving here
Kyiv is so much better than Odessa!!!
People in the USA mostly know English but they don't know how to use it. #idiocracy
language is a tool
I live in kiev Ukraine
Conor I am concerned about food quality when joining you in Ukraine. Any ideas?
pesticide regulation and so on. I do no mean the food is not tasty . I mean the soil is radioactively and chemicaly polluted
@@fightingforcatalonia not even around Chernobyl radioactivity is mentionably high nowadays. People do farming even there. About other stuff, I don't think it's worse than other parts of the world that do mass farming. And in general, after living several years here, local vegetables are of really good quality, better than most stuff that you can buy in German supermarkets.
@@hansdietrich1496 Hans that's precisely the problem. I'm a physicist. For example there is berrie harvesting in the forests of Polesia that is highly unadvisable and yet is exported globaly
I find the food to be of high quality on average here
@@fightingforcatalonia im pretty sure western produce is pumped full of more deadly chemicals and pesticides then ukrainian. The chernobyl disaster spread radioactive waste across europe aswell and everyone is pretty much fine. So i get where you are coming from but i really wouldnt be so concerned.
Conor are u leaving Ukraine indefinetely ? :)
I don't think he said anything about leaving... 😜
@@EnglishTeacherLloyd i think he said he was going back to Ireland
Girl @ 10:02 😳😳😱
Now do five things that suck about living in Ireland
This one sums it up: ruclips.net/video/onEIC7uEOQM/видео.html
#1: The irish . 😆
Because there's a lot more than 5 things!
I dont think you did a justify this nation but, stated the truth. I mean, nobody in their right mind will decide to live in Ukraine, right?
Great videos, can you do a clip on local gay dating scene? Are there wedding agencies that offer dating to local gey men who want to marry in the west?
Never heard of that ... could be a new niche for you ... 😉
@@ConorClyneTsarExperience Ukrainian women are so beautiful, how could someone be possibly gay ? No niche here, In the USA? Yes for sure
I was visit Ukraine county many times in my life
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Who would ever want to visit Ukraine ?
Ukraine still has its aficionados even in a time of war ...
Bla bla bla , ? ? ?
Україна це Європа!
I know this channel it's not about languages anymore but to say that the first thing that sucks about Ukraine is having to learn Ukrainian or Russian, that's really too much. Unsubscribing!
Well, uncomfortable - yes, but too much?
Come on
English way different from Ukrainian, that's why almost noone speaks it
I'm learning English for 10 years, and its still so complicated
Somehow RUclips stopped showing me your videos, so I had to look for your material manually. Anyway, just started watching your video here and the number one thing that sucks for me in Ukraine is that women expect the men to pay for everything. I just started watching, so I do not know if you will mention this... but your first con in the list is the language... I speak Russian, so it is a plus for me. I am now wondering what the other 4 cons are.
Tell us something we don’t already know. Crime alcoholism prostitutes corruption etc
Those roads look almost as bad as the United States...
nobody wanna speak eng in Russian speak country 。。。not friend 。。。stop being silly。。。dude
Really? The cab drivers in Belarus seem to speak in broken English ;)
speak for yourself. As a ukrainian I say it's undeniable that our country is the worst in Europe at speaking english. Yet those who want to learn the language and do so, usually move out of the country afterwards because lots of possibilities open up to them. And that's why most of the ukrainian population is those who don't want to learn english. Those who did - moved out.