Oleksandr Shapovalov

Kyiv

Spotter since 2020

About me

About me
I arrived in Kyiv to study at our national polytechnic university and stayed here after my graduation. I work in IT, which has been growing fast in Ukraine for the past several years.

I try to travel as much as I can to Europe or some faraway countries. It helps me accept and admit both the negative and the positive sides in my city and country. Meeting new people and cultures helps you understand other people and their way of life.

I'm a fan of urbanism and the development of modern cities. It is always great to spot the best relevant practices all over the world, and especially to notice them when they appear in Kyiv.

Why Kyiv
Kyiv has many sides.

One side is its population. Kyiv is located in the middle of the country, and each year young people from all over come here to study at universities. They often stay after their studies. So, the city has a population with a mix of views and languages (Ukrainian and Russian).

The other is the development and improvements in the urbanism and how comfortable it is becoming for locals. It's true that, like most post-USSR cities, Kyiv has many cars and bad traffic. However, over the past years, the situation has been changing. It is very inspiring to see that the city has become more and more comfortable for everyone.

Last but not least, new and trendy places are appearing like mushrooms after rain. And there are tons of them: bars, coffee places, restaurants or some mix of all of those. At some moment, you admit to yourself that you can't visit everything new. So you try to stick with your favorite places and sometimes go for adventure to find something new.

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My spots (20)

Honey

Fancy desserts for breakfast

"Honey" in Kyiv is one of my best options for a great breakfast or evening with a cup of coffee & esp. dessert... I love how colorful everything is here...

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

True Burger Bar

Burgers for everyone

"True Burger Bar" in Kyiv is where I usually go in the city center when I'm hungry & am in the mood for a glass of beer. I like how they change their menu.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Éclair Little Artwork

Eclair kingdom

"Éclair Little Artwork" in Kyiv is my first stop when I want to buy some sweet gift for a friend's party or any other occasion! They make works of art...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Kalancha

Observation deck in the forest

"Kalancha" is a fire observation tower in Kyiv surprisingly few people know about. It's nice to see the entire city from here, especially when it's green!

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Relaxing

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Very Well Cafe

Perfect for family dinners

"Very Well Cafe" is an extremely cozy restaurant in Kyiv! I come here a lot for their tasty business lunches, but I always have trouble ordering...

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Restaurants

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Puzata Hata

Regular Ukrainian dishes

"Puzata Hata" in Kyiv has a simple self-service system. It's a chain of restaurants where Ukrainians come to eat typical dishes for cheap!

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Restaurants

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Small Talk & Coffee

Coffee with friends

"Small Talk & Coffee" in Kyiv is the kind of simple place you'd probably never spot just from the street... Coming here has become a tradition for me.

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Coffee & tea

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Smartass

Fancy group trainings

"Smartass" in Kyiv is a brand new kind of gym where there are only group trainings available. Still, it's very easy to sign up & join! Let me tell you how.

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Relaxing

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

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