Kharkov is one of the largest cities on the territory of Ukraine, which until 1934 was the capital of the then Ukrainian SSR. About one hundred thousand tourists from all over the world come to the city with such a rich history every year.
To get to Kharkov, you will need to cross the border between Russia and Ukraine. To do this, you will need to prepare a package of documents, which includes a passport, migration card, as well as travel documents if you enter Ukraine by train, plane, bus or ferry. If you are traveling to Kharkiv by car, you will need to prepare a declaration allowing the vehicle to be found on the territory of Ukraine.
If you decide to go to Kharkov by train, check at the train station in your city if there is a possibility of direct travel to the city of your interest. In the event that there is no direct train, you will have to go to Ukraine with a change, first you will need to get to a city that has a direct railway connection with Kharkov, for example, to Moscow.
Air traffic between Russia and Ukraine is highly developed, which is why more and more travelers choose an airplane as a means of transportation. This saves time and effort, in addition, the cost of the flight does not differ much from the cost of travel to Ukraine by train or bus. However, the same rule applies here: if there is no direct flight between your city and Kharkov, you will have to fly at least two flights.
From some Russian cities located near the Ukrainian border, you can go to Kharkov by bus. However, this option is only suitable for those who are not afraid to spend about a day in a sitting position. The general bus timetable also includes the time it usually takes for customs clearance at border crossings.
To travel to Kharkiv, you do not need a passport, since a visa-free regime has long been established between Russia and Ukraine. However, regardless of how you cross the Russian-Ukrainian border, you need to follow the rules established by the customs officers of both countries. It is recommended to declare cash and valuables, especially if you purchased them on the territory of Ukraine.
Upon arrival in Kharkiv, do not throw away your travel documents, it is recommended to carry them with you, so that in the event of a meeting with the police, you do not have any kind of problems. You can go to a hotel or save money and rent an accommodation. The average cost of renting a one-room apartment in Kharkov is 1,500 hryvnia or 4,500 Russian rubles per month. The closer the apartment is to the metro station, the higher the cost of renting it will be.
