Overview
Chernivtsi has a long and complicated history as part of Poland, Moldavia, Austria-Hungary, Romania, USSR, and now independent Ukraine. The city was always multinational, with Jews, Ukrainians, Romanians, Germans, Poles, and Roma.
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Before you go
Language
Ukrainian is the sole official language, but Russian is widely spoken. Some residents also speak Romanian, Polish, Yiddish, or German. English is not common.
Money
Local currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia (грн). Cash is preferred; credit cards may be accepted in some hotels and restaurants.
Transport
Trains and buses are cheap; Kyiv train 85 грн, Lviv train 50 грн. Taxi apps like Uber, Bolt, and Uklon are available.