A large peninsula at the north of the Black Sea and on the Sea of Azov. Annexation in 2014 by the Russian Federation is disputed by Ukraine and the majority of other countries.
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If I've visited Crimea, what country do I list on my customs declaration form?
On returning to the U.S. I must fill out a customs declaration form, which includes listing the countries that I have visited prior to arrival in the U.S.
If I was in Russia and visited Crimea after the disputed accession took place, what countries…
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Are there still any trains from Kiev to Crimea?
Before Crimea changed hands you used to be able to take a sleeper train from Kiev to Simferopol. I have tried using the Ukrainian train website and the Russian train website neither return any results for the route. Is the route still operated and…
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What are the options of getting from Ukraine to Crimea (and vice versa) after 2014?
I'll be in Kiev this summer and would like to take a trip to Crimea. What are my options for doing so?
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I am going to Crimea from Russia. Will I be able to visit Ukraine later?
I am a citizen of Russia. I am planning to visit Crimea in summer 2018 to attend an educational camp. Apparently, I'm in the clear from the point of view of Russian authorities. I'm not sure if Ukrainian authorities may have issues with this. I…
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Consular assistance for Australians in Crimea
One concern I have about visiting Crimea is whether I can receive consular assistance. The Australian government does not recognise Russia's control of Crimea, and that limits the ability of it to provide consular assistance. I don't have…
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Booking.com host asks to transfer money to his card. Should I comply?
I have booked a flat with the next conditions (get standard letter from booking.com):
Your reservation 3 nights, 1 room Change
Check-in Sunday 14 May 2017 (14:00 - 18:00)
Check-out Wednesday 17 May 2017 (11:00 - 12:00)
Prepayment
No…
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Border Controls Between Krasnodar and the Crimea
Later this year I expect to visit Krasnodar as a part of a commission for my day job (assume August or September 2016). I would like to combine this visit with a brief holiday to see friends and relatives in Simferopol, and hopefully attend a…
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Flights from Georgia to Crimea?
What is the best option for traveling from Georgia to Crimea ?
I know it is difficult now to go to Crimea and the prices are too high. Which is the most optimal and cheapest option to get there?
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Where outside of Crimea can I experience Crimean Tatar culture?
Where can I safely experience Crimean Tatar culture?
Smartraveller gives the Crimean region a do not travel rating, the worst safety rating possible. Are there parts of Ukraine, or other countries, that are (at least somewhat) safe to travel to and…
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Ride hailing options in Crimea as of summer 2020
It seems that Yandex.Taxi does not have coverage for Crimea, and I doubt Uber or Gett cover it given the complex legal situation involved.
However, people have to get around. What are available options there? Do Maxim/Saturn/etc work in Crimea? Are…
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US citizens traveling between Ukraine and Russia
My brother and I, American citizens, are planning an Eastern Europe trip where we fly into Saint Petersburg, journey through western Russia and parts of Ukraine, and fly back to America from either Poland or Hungary.
Does anyone know if this can…
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