Peace Corps Ukraine will pay for steel bars on the windows
Should I be concerned about crime and personal safety in Ukraine?
-- Ukraine is no different than other countries in that there is street crime, including pickpockets, scam artists, and robbery. You will need to take the normal precautions you would take in the US or other places you might travel. However, you should not let this rule your life and activities. In many ways you may be safer in Ukraine than you might be in the US since in many assignments, you will be the only American (or foreigner of any nationality) in the town. As such, you will be well known (or at least people will be aware of you). By nature of Ukraine, people will be concerned for you and watch out for you. Additionally, if you live in a flat on the first floor of a building, Peace Corps Ukraine will pay for steel bars on the windows. Peace Corps Ukraine will also pay for a steel door for your flat, regardless of the floor on which you live. It is important to be aware that street and sidewalks are normally uneven and not well lighted. Care should be taken when walking, which will be much, if not most, of the time. In winter, special care should be taken when streets and sidewalks are covered with snow and ice.
