&nbsp;
<h3>Disclaimer: Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the information presented on these pages is likely not up-to-date.</h3>
<img class="alignnone wp-image-64544 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67942/Gay-KIEV-City-Guide-e1527171813259.jpg" alt="" width="100%">
<h2>Kiev | Київ</h2>
With a population bordering on 3 million, Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine and the 7th largest in Europe.
Kiev offers a wealth of history for visitors to discover. It has existed in some form since at least the 5th Century AD and has been invaded by Vikings and Mongols. Ukraine was annexed into the Soviet Union, with Kiev regarded as one of the Hero Cities of the Soviet Union.
Nowadays Kiev is one of the main industrial, scientific, financial, educational and cultural centres of Eastern Europe with a modest gay scene. The Ukrainian political climate is currently quite sensitive, so it is not uncommon to see large scale demonstrations on the streets.
&nbsp;
<h2>Gay Rights in Ukraine</h2>
When it comes to LGBT rights in Europe, Ukraine frequently performs quite poorly in international rankings. Although same sex activity is legal with&nbsp;an equal age of consent (16), same-sex households are not offered any of the same protections given to heterosexual couples.
The constitution defines marriage as a voluntary arrangement between a man and a woman, and it looks like it's going to stay that way for a while. The government, did however approve action to produce a draft bill for registered same-sex partnerships by 2017.
Homosexuality is a taboo subject, amplified by the influence of the church and prevailing Soviet attitudes to "abnormal" non-heterosexual behaviours. There have been cases when gay couples have been asked to leave restaurants, and homophobic violence is not unheard of.
&nbsp;
<h2>Gay scene</h2>
Kiev acts as Ukraine's gay centre, although in comparison to other European capitals it may seem lacking. There is a modest selection of <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/kiev-gay-bars-clubs/">Gay Bars &amp; Clubs</a> and <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/kiev-gay-saunas/">Gay Saunas</a>&nbsp;for gay visitors to enjoy which attracts provincial gay Ukrainians.
While Kiev may seem like a cosmopolitan in comparison to other towns in Ukraine, we would advise keeping public displays of affection to a minimum.
It has taken a while for Kiev to host its first regular gay Pride parade (known as Equality March). The first was held in 2003 and due to cancellations by city authorities; and for safety concerns, the second was held in 2015. 1,500 people took part in 2016's Equality March.
&nbsp;
<h5><img class="alignnone wp-image-64819 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67943/KIEV-City-Guide-2-e1527171845936.jpg" alt="" width="100%"></h5>
&nbsp;
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<h2>Getting to Kiev</h2>
Kiev has two international airports:&nbsp;Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and&nbsp;Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport or Zhuliany (IEV). Boryspil is Ukraine's main airport with European and intercontinental connections. Zhuliany is mostly served by budget carriers.
Skybus takes passengers from Terminals B, D and F of Boryspil into the city centre. The journey takes 45-55 minutes, with services every 15 minutes during the day (30-45 at night). Tickets cost 80 UAH to the main rail station and can be bought on-board or in the terminal.
There are bus, minibus and trolleybus routes serving Zhuliany with buses/trolleybuses costing 3 UAH to the centre and minibuses costing 3-6 UAH due to it being closer to the centre. From the domestic terminal, it is a 500m walk to Volnysky train station which connects to the centre.
Taxis can be caught from both airports. From Boryspil it will usually cost around 250 UAH to get into the city centre and from Zhuliany 40-70 UAH. Locals use taxi apps to get the best deal and it is best to avoid touts in the airport as these will definitely try to rip you off.
By train
Kyiv-Passazhyrsky offers a range of regular services&nbsp;to and from central and eastern Europe, including Berlin, Venice, Vienna, Moscow and Prague. There are also less regular connections further afield in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
&nbsp;
<h2>Getting around Kiev</h2>
By foot
The best way to take in Kiev's sites is by foot but you may wish to take public transport between sites. It is also worth bearing in mind that almost all street signs are in Cyrillic and English is not widely spoken should you get lost.
By metro
The Kiev metro is a fast, clean and efficient means of getting around. A single costs 4 UAH to any destination however day tickets do not exist as such. It is advisable to buy as many tokens as you require or a contactless travel card.
At peak times, the metro runs every 30 seconds however this drops to every 15 minutes when it's quieter. The service operates from 5.30am until midnight.
By bus, trolleybus or tram
These options are less popular than the metro but are also efficient means of getting around the city. Singles cost from 3 UAH &nbsp;which can be bought on-board or from a kiosk and must be validated and kept for the full journey.
Trams run 6am until 10pm, buses 7am until 8pm, and trolley buses 6am until 10pm. Full details of running times and fares are accessible at the stop.
By taxi
The standard rules apply, as with any major city, when it comes to taking a cab in Kiev. It's better to book a car via a taxi app as it is commonplace for tourists to be ripped off. A journey in downtown should cost no more than 60 UAH
&nbsp;
<h2>Where to stay in Kiev</h2>
Kiev has a good choice of hotels that are centrally located and great for enjoying all the city has to offer. Check our list of <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-kiev-hotels/">recommended hotels in Kiev</a>.
&nbsp;
<h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>
Chernobyl Museum - fascinating museum covering the aftermath of Europe's worst nuclear disaster. Signs are in Ukrainian but an English audio-guide is available.
St Sophia's Cathedral - the oldest church in Kiev with a great selection of mosaics. This church became a museum in 1934 and charges 60 UAH to get in.
Motherland Statue and War memorials&nbsp;- here you'll find some excellent examples of pompous Soviet memorial architecture and preserved items of military hardware.
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) - important square and key place to people watch. Recognised interationally as the place where supporters of Viktor Yushchenko camped for several weeks in 2004.
Mariyinsky Palace and Park - incredibly popular location for Kievans to stroll and unwind. This picturesque neo-classical building serves as the official residence of the Ukrainian president.
Golden Gate of Kiev&nbsp;- reconstruction of the 11th century entry into Kiev. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about medieval Kiev.
&nbsp;
<h2>When to Visit</h2>
Kiev experiences a humid continental climate which means you can expect damp and hot summers and chilly winters in equal measure. Rain is distributed throughout the year but is most common between April and July.
The summer months attract the largest number of tourists however the varied programme of winter events draw tourists who aren't afraid of the icy weather.
Kiev hosts a wide variety of festivals throughout the year including an international film festival, fashion week, world music festival, a fire festival and an opera gala. The equality march (pride) is held in June.
&nbsp;
<h2>Visa</h2>
Kiev is not part of the European Union, however the government is (somewhat controversially) cosying up with the EU and has introduced visa free travel for those in the EU, up to 90 days.
For those outside the EU, you may need to provide documentation on arrival to demonstrate the purpose of your visit. Full information can be found <a href="https://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entering-ukraine/visa-requirements-for-foreigners">here</a>.
&nbsp;
<h2>Money</h2>
The currency of Ukraine is the Hryvnia (UAH). You will find exchange booths in the city centre but exchange rates vary. You will need to keep your receipts if you wish to change Ukrainian money after leaving the country.
You can find ATMs throughout the city (referred to locally as 'bankomats') and most major credit cards are accepted. It might be worthwhile, however, notifying your bank before you travel that you intend to visit Ukraine.

Gay Kiev City Guide

First time in Kiev? Then our gay Kiev city guide page is for you

På grund av den pågående situationen i Ukraina är informationen på dessa sidor sannolikt inte uppdaterad.

Villkor

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples. Legalization pending.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Same-sex marriage is not legal, and only married couples can adopt.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

De Jure In Ukraine, there is  no law restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. However, In the Russian occupied regions of the country such as Donetsk, the Russian penal code is enforced and among these are the harsh anti LGBTQ laws

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced 

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

LGBT discrimination is prohibited at the employment level

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

The Ukraine parliament voted to change the country's labor code to include protection against employment discrimination regardless of "race, colour, political, religious and other beliefs, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, social and foreign origin, age, health, disability, or suspected presence of HIV/AIDS, family and property status, family responsibilities, place of residence, or participation in a strike."

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Ukraine since 1991.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

like in Poland, Protections in Ukraine are unfortunatley highly limited 

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

The Ukraine Constitution written in 1996 defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. However, the country’s president Zelensky stated that Ukraine’s government may allow civil partnerships for same-sex couples in the future.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

In June of 2018, the Ukraine justice ministry said that there is no legal grounds in Ukraine currently for same-sex marriage. 
 
Deputy Justice Minister Natalia Bernatska has said, "To date, no draft laws or government decisions regarding the legalization of same-sex partnerships in civilian or other forms have been developed." 
 
In August 2022, the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s government may allow civil partnerships for same-sex couples in the future.

Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. 
 
All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. 
 
Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Ukraine does not legally recognize a non-binary gender on official documents.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

Ukraine

Open Space Kiev gay cruise club & bar

Open-Space-Kiev-gay-cruise-club-bar

Gaykryssningsklubbar i Kiev

sauna-wooden-bench-wooden-sauna-stockpack-pixabay

Kiev Gay bastur

lift

lift-1

Kiev Gaybarer och klubbar

Gay Kiev · Hotels

Kiev-Hotel-Guide

Hotell i Gay Kiev

Firebird berättar en osannolik kärlekshistoria. Två soldater på en sovjetbas i Estland har en intensiv och farlig affär. Tom Prior spelar Sergey. Han skrev också manuset. Vi träffade honom för att diskutera filmen, mindfulness, gayresor och mer.

Gay movie Firebird, actor Tom Prior

Tom Prior på gayresor, mindfulness & Firebird

CityHotel Kiev main

Cityhotel

ibis Kiev City Center main

ibis Kiev City Center

Var de ska bo?

Dags att festa!

Hotell

Barer och klubbar

bastur

Kryssningsklubbar

City guide

Gay karta

Gay Kiev

De bästa gaybarerna, dansklubbarna, gayklassade hotellen, gaybastun och kryssningsklubbarna i Kiev, Ukraina. Kolla recensioner, foton och mer på TravelGay. Com.

Gay Kiev-guide 2024 - gaybarer, klubbar, bastur och mer

Kiev

Kiev är Ukrainas huvudstad, där du kommer att bli förvånad över den höga kontrasten mellan den moderna livsstilen och den historiska arkitekturen

Checka in

GÅ TILL KASSAN

Besökare

Destination

  Bläddra bland ett urval av turer i Kiev från våra partners med gratis avbokning 24 timmar innan din turné startar.

Gay Kiev

Kiev är Ukrainas huvudstad, där du kommer att bli förvånad över den höga kontrasten mellan den moderna livsstilen och den historiska arkitekturen

Var de ska bo?

Dags att festa!

Hotell i Gay Kiev

Kiev Gaybarer och klubbar

Kiev Gay bastur

Gaykryssningsklubbar i Kiev

Om oss Kiev

Populära hotell i Kiev

Nyheter och funktioner

Kiev INSIDER JOURNEYS