Svetlana Patrikeeva

Kyiv

Spotter since 2019

About me

About me
I like cities & woods, wine & food, walking around & telling stories.
Although I have a huge experience in the travel sphere and run a travel business of my own, I personally prefer to travel as a local. I’ve experienced how different cities can be explored if you’re travelling alone or guided by locals.

That's why I would love to share my experience and impressions with others, to show my favorite city to world travelers from a different side and to discover new places together. It will be a great experience both for you and for me!

Why Kyiv
Kyiv is always full of life. It's dynamic, modern and inspiring – even when you are busy, moody or stressed. I'm pretty sure that everyone can find a place and even a home here. Every week, new bars, restaurants, creative hubs, fairs, galleries and co-workings are opening in Kyiv, so any time guests come to the city they explore a new Kyiv. It’s changing so rapidly that even locals have to choose between numerous entertaining options. It’s not an easy task :) This is the reason why I love Kyiv so much – because of its dynamic and (sometimes) hidden beauty which makes you fall in love with the city for a long time.

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My spots (20)

Vozdvizhensky

Former ghost town

"Vozdvizhensky" in Kyiv used to be a ghost town. It was developed but there wasn't much demand. Now this neighbourhood is finding its own personality...

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Relaxing

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

China Hi

Hello from China

"China Hi" in Kyiv offers Chinese cuisine that's tasty and authentic, including fried worms, cockroaches with a special sauce and fried milk...

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Restaurants

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

Lavina Mall

Let’s go shopping

"Lavina Mall" is one of the newest city malls in Kyiv. You can just find everything here. It's unlike other malls because it has a unique Ukrainian note...

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Shopping

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

Noodle Doodle

Noodle bar in Kiev's very heart

"Noodle Doodle" in Kyiv offers quick, affordable noodles adapted to local and international formats, but this noodle bar also serves unlimited hot drinks!

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

Bilyi Nalyv

One euro bar

"Bilyi Nalyv" might look like another Kyiv fast food spot, but the concept here is that every kind of food costs one euro, including the specialty ciders!

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Bars
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Snacks

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

Moya Knyzhkova Polytsya

Coffee and books

"Moya Knyzhkova Polytsya" in Kyiv isn't a usual coffee house -- I love spending time here with a book, and it's easy to find one of your favorites here...

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Coffee & tea

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 10, 2025

Arsenalna Metro Station

Riding into the deep

"Arsenalna Metro Station" in Kyiv just happens to be the deepest metro station in the world. The architecture here is amazing, you have to experience it.

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 7, 2025

Lyubimyi Dyadya

Visiting relatives

"Lyubimyi Dyadya" is a very popular place in Kyiv: it was awarded as one of the city's best restaurants and caters to passionate travelers...

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Restaurants

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Feb 1, 2025

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