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Marine Surveyors & Consultants

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Since opening in 2012, Marine Surveyors and Consultants has been proud to serve the Metro Detroit community. We’re committed to not only providing quality products and services, but going above and beyond to ensure our customers are completely satisfied. We welcome you to look through our site to see all we have to offer.

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As one of the leading local businesses in the Metro Detroit area, we specialize in making sure things are done properly and with excellence. From Pre-Purchase Surveys, Insurance Surveys and Appraisals, just to name a few. We will provide detailed attention to make sure all your individual needs and concerns are addressed. We believe that all of our customers deserve the highest level of service, and we are committed to providing just that. Get in touch today to learn more.

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Marine Surveyors & Consulting has earned its positive reputation because we go out of our way to provide truly exceptional service to each of our customers. We understand that everyone's needs are different, and we’re ready to adapt our services quickly to ensure that you are provided solutions.

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Service calls are scheduled with a deposit. Your deposit will be applied to your service when MSC is hired. Scheduling allows us to give our clients personal attention and provide the highest level of excellence. With this service, we ensure all details are simple, seamless and handled in a timely manner.

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We want all of our customers to experience the impressive level of professionalism when working with Marine Surveyors & Consultants. All of our services, especially this one, exist to make your life easier and stress free. You can trust us to supply you with attention to detail, as well as top quality customer service.

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Here at MSC we understand how difficult it can be to find someone to do maintenance and repairs to your vessels in a timely manner. It will be our priority to give you the attention you need whether it's a repair call or simply you wanting to upgrade your gadgets, you will be met with the highest level of excellence.  Whenever you work with Marine Surveyors & Consultants, you can trust that you’re in great hands.

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Life becomes easier when working with Marine Surveyors & Consultants. We are here to help guide you in any way we can, when it comes to your boat. If you need help choosing the right boat, which lines to use or what electronics you need, we are here. MSC also offers 3rd party insurance and towing packages, we have all the resources to point you in the right direction.

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MSC takes great pride in providing this service to our customers, this service has been essential to success and survival on many occasions. We can not express how important it is to be knowledgeable on the water. We pride ourselves on our exceptional training and boating techniques in making you water ready, and guarantee you’ll love working with our team. Let us know how we can assist you today.

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Here at Marine Surveyors & Consulting, transportation is one of our specialties. Whether it’s transporting from destination to destination during the season, getting you launched in the start of the season or put up at the end of the season, we will gladly accommodate all of your Captain's needs. Please do not hesitate to call for any transportation desires.

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History [ edit ]

The Ukrainians are understandably very proud of their capital's role in establishing European civilization in Eastern Europe. Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe dating back to the 5th century although settlements at this location existed much earlier. By the late 9th century, Kyiv was at the center of an emerging Eastern Slavic state. Between the 10th and early 13th centuries, the city reached its golden age as the capital of the first Ukrainian state known today as Kievan Rus ( Kyivan Ruthenia, or Rus-Ukraine ). It was this state that shaped the religious and cultural foundations of the modern East Slavic states of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus . Russia also claims its origin in Kievan Rus, and this claim continues to be a major bone of contention between Ukrainians and Russians.

In the middle of the 13th century, Kievan Rus was overrun by the Mongols. Later that century, Kyiv became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1569 the city was absorbed into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1654 the Cossack, Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky "liberated" Kyiv from that Commonwealth, but then promptly folded it into the Russian Empire, an action that continues to be a sore point for Ukrainian nationalists.

Full Russian annexation came in 1775 and the city remained under Russian rule with brief independence between 1918 and 1920 during the chaos that followed the Russian Revolution. Over these two centuries, Kyiv experienced growing Russification and Russian immigration. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it became the capital of independent Ukraine and is now discovering its place as a large European capital.

Climate [ edit ]

Average temperatures are maximum 26°C (79°F), minimum 15°C (59°F) in summer and maximum -2°C (28°F), minimum -8°C (17°F) in winter. Spring and autumn (fall) can be very brief. Heat waves featuring temperatures as high as 38°C (100°F) are rare but not unheard of in the summer months, and brief but potent cold spells with temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F) are not uncommon in winter. Wintery precipitation can begin as early as October, and snowfall is fully expected by late fall and the winter months, when it can become intense enough to affect travel. However, snow cover is not always constant and even in the winter there can be periods when the ground lies barren. Warm clothes are a necessity from November through March, but dressing in removable layers will help travelers stay comfortable in any situation.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ], by train [ edit ].

There are international direct trains to Chisinau (15 hr), Vienna (24 h) and Warsaw (17 hr). Ukrainian Railways [dead link] has Intercity trains from Poltava (3 hr), Lviv (5 hr), Kharkiv (4 hr 30), Dnipro (5 hr 15 min) and Odesa (7 hr 15 min) among many other smaller cities - usually with two daytime trains and one slower overnight train. Direct trains from Crimea (under Russian military occupation) remain suspended.

By boat [ edit ]

It's possible to organize trips down the River Dnipro to the Black Sea in summer. A travel agency in Ukraine can book these trips for you.

Get around [ edit ]

Kyiv can seem quite foreign to the western tourist, as most signposts are in Cyrillic script. It is still largely a city where few people know English, but their number among young people is growing quickly. Many may not be able to maintain a conversation, but are likely to understand spoken English. Many cafés and restaurants offer menus in English, and the Metro has all announcements in Ukrainian and English. For the non-Russian or Ukrainian speaker, it's quite possible to get around easily, and it is a very interesting city to explore.

It is advisable, however, to pick up a pocket Russian or Ukrainian phrasebook, and learn the Cyrillic alphabet, which can be fun and is easy to learn. Spend some time practicing key words and phrases (e.g. 'hello', 'thank you' and 'bill please'). Even what you regard as a feeble attempt at Ukrainian or Russian will amuse most people to the point where they become comfortable engaging in pantomime or trying out the little bit of English they know.

Among locals, it might be considered impolite to chat loudly (e.g. in the Metro), point or wave one's hands. According to a superstition, it's suggested to avoid whistling indoors.

On foot [ edit ]

For shorter distances, there is no better way of getting around Kyiv than hitting the sidewalk, especially in the areas of the city center like Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kontraktova Ploshcha, Arsenalna. The city center area consists of many hills, so be prepared and plan accordingly. The underground pedestrian crossings are ubiquitous and let you cross the busy streets without waiting for the traffic lights, many of them connect to the underground malls, being a specialty of Kyiv. Keep in mind they are often not equipped with elevators, just the stairs.

By tram [ edit ]

Travelling by tram mostly for on or to suburbs can be an option. In western Kyiv maybe a useful end station which is at the M2 "Kontraktova Ploscha". From here depart No.14 far to the westward and No.18 to the M1 "Vokzalna". Also, from M2 "Kontraktova Ploscha" depart to northbound No.11 to M2 "Obolon", No.19 to M2 "Minska", No.12 to northwest, a bit out of city limit to Horenka settlement. For more info, visit Kyivpastrans website.

By funicular [ edit ]

By car (rental) [ edit ]

With the taxi app rides ubiquitous and cheap, there is generally little reason to rent a car unless exploring outside the city. Kyiv city traffic is known to be quite heavy unless on weekends.

Traditional car rental apps like Booking or Kayak let you compare the options across multiple locations for the car to rent for multiple days and has to be returned to the same location (unless paying extra fees).

Car-sharing apps like Getmancar may be a better choice for short trips and let you save money in comparison to the taxi apps, the cars can be picked-up and dropped off in minutes flexibly in the zones all over the city (including the airports). Make sure to sign up on the app a day before - as the validation is not instantaneous.

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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex [ edit ]

Other religious buildings [ edit ].

Motherland Statue and war memorials [ edit ]

Kyiv was pretty much destroyed during the invasion in World War II. The memorial near the motherland statue is pretty gripping. Lots of examples of classic Soviet-era memorial statuary, as well as some amazing exhibits of military hardware. The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War located in the base of the statue is a must-see for visitors interested in the impact the German invasion had on the Soviet Union. Well worth the visit even if you don't speak or read any Russian or Ukrainian (several English language tours are provided daily). It's well curated and full of artifacts (including weapons, battle maps, hundreds of original photographs, and a moving installation at the end of the exhibit symbolizing the great losses suffered). There is also a small museum of the Afghan conflict nearby. Try to enter coming from the top part of the Pecherska Lavra. This way you get submerged with old soviet music and dark statues. M1 "Arsenalna".

• 50.29724 30.3693 44 German Military graveyard ( on the road to Odesa, about 20 km away from Kyiv ). About 10,000 German soldiers are buried here, after the battles around Kyiv in 1941 and 1944.  

Parks and gardens [ edit ]

Sports [ edit ].

• Kyiv has many recreational running routes with different road surfaces. If you like plain terrain, opt for Mariiinskyi Park in the city center. You can even extend your route and run across the Lovers’ Bridge to the Puppet Theatre. If you fancy moderate hills, go for Spivoche Pole , with lots of open air and field tracks for those who do not like blacktop surface. For moderate mountainous lovers, there is Hryshko Botanical Garden with views to Paton Bridge and the Dnipro River .
• Kyiv Shooting Club offers firearms shooting , providing different kinds of weapons available even for non-licensed travelers.
• Ice skating is possible inside the city’s shopping centers. The largest indoor rink is at the Kosmopolit Shopping Center with an area of 1,800 m 2 (19,000 ft²). You can of course find outdoor and covered skating rinks, such as Katok . It is a spacious “ice rink bubble”, just 15-minute walk from the M2 "Pochaina".

Festivals [ edit ]

• Visit different eco-cultural, ecological, ethnic, rock and other festivals both inside the city and near its suburbs.

Learn [ edit ]

There are a number of private schools where you can learn Ukrainian or Russian, either part-time or full-time. There are also experienced teachers in the city - check out resources such as Kyiv In Your Pocket, The Kyiv Post , and What's On Weekly for details of schools and teachers.

Universities [ edit ]

Many of Ukraine's universities are situated in the capital city.

• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy ― one of the smallest and oldest universities in Ukraine. Offers courses in English.

Work [ edit ]

Foreigners can sometimes find work teaching their native language. Pay is usually decent enough to live on in Kyiv if you get enough pupils and live by local standards.

As is the nature in a global economy, professionals with skills in demand, e.g. accountants and IT professionals, can be employed with global firms in Kyiv, without knowledge of Russian or Ukrainian languages.

Getting a work permit (visa) is a necessity for foreigners if they are going to be employed by any legal entity (exceptions apply only for international institutions and representative offices of foreign companies). The work permit is more of a hiring permit. The potential employer has to apply with the labor administration for hiring a non-resident employee. With the application a complete CV, as well as documents showing an accredited education, have to be submitted.

Buy [ edit ]

For more information on currency, see Ukraine#Money

Banks and exchanges booths are very easy to find, with most of them displaying their rates outside the shop. Simply go around at least 2 blocks and compare rates. While a few of them are open 24 hours, those that do remain open at night may display bad buying rates.

Rates at the airport are not as good as in the city center. Not all hotels will change money and if you arrive in the evening or on a Sunday you could find yourself with no money for dinner if you don't change at least some at the airport. Most banks operate on Saturdays as well as Mondays to Fridays.

ATMs are everywhere and generally work with international credit and debit cards.

Like in most places in Ukraine, having plenty of small change will prevent hassle from shop staff who perpetually lack small money.

Markets [ edit ]

• 50.45936 30.51737 1 Market at Andriivskyi Descent , Andriivskyi Descent ( M2 "Kontraktova Ploscha" ). Saturdays, Sundays . For a nice collection of traditional things, old communist goods (real goods as well as some that are fake and mass-produced), matrioshka dolls, etc. ( updated Jan 2024 )

Eat [ edit ]

In general, it is very cheap to dine in Kyiv by Western European or US standards. So long as you stay away from the places that totally pander to tourists or to the Porsche Cayenne-driving "elite", the food is great and cheap. Try the Borscht and the Mlyntzi and then try absolutely everything else. Baked goods are cheap and great too. Even the ice-cream on the street is great. Try, for example, the one to the right from M1 "Khreschatyk" - blue kiosk with varying length of queues.

When you see vendors selling some liquid from big yellow/blue tanks on the street, you can be sure that it is "Kvas," which is a brewed bread drink. Some people like it and others hate it. It tastes a bit like malt, and the alcohol content is so low (0.05-1.44%) that it is considered acceptable for consumption by children. Try "Odyn Malenkyi" (one small) drink.

You should not drink the tap water (for reasons both chemical and microbial). It is advisable to buy bottles in the supermarkets. You can always order "Bonaqua" (a brand of sparkling mineral water), but beer is just about as cheap.

Kosher [ edit ]

• King David , 24 Esplanadna Street ( near the Central Synagogue ), ☏ +380 44 2357436 . Su-F 10:00-23:00 . Glatt Kosher, many traditional Eastern European dishes. Many Vegetarian dishes. ( updated Jan 2024 )

Irish [ edit ]

There are several Irish pubs, none authentic, but OK if you're in need of a Guinness and expat company. One is located near Golden Gate ( Zoloti Vorota ) on Volodymyrska Street (called, eponymously, The Golden Gate Pub ). Another (and the first in Kyiv) is O'Briens on Mykhailivska Street (one of the streets running west off Maidan sq., the one to the right, with a branch of OTP Bank on the corner). Both are expensive by Kyiv standards. A new one has opened in Podil, on the corner of Gostyny Dvor, near the Dutch embassy (can't miss it as it's close to the bottom of Andriivskyi Descent) called the Belfast Pub . Other than these centrally located ones, others lie scattered around Kyiv, they do not cater to the ex-pat crowd and have better prices than you expect to find in any 'western' country. Keep your eyes open. Also try Dockers Pub.

Cope [ edit ]

Kyiv was part of the USSR. Some things work well, and other things may be broken. There is no point in stressing about this. Arrive with that realization and be prepared to roll with a few surprises.

Embassies [ edit ]

Go next [ edit ].

• Cherkasy - 190 km SW
• Chernihiv - 155 km N. Possible visit like a day tour
• Chernobyl - 130 km N. There are day tours to the exclusion zone.
• Kropyvnytskyi - 305 km S
• Lviv - direct flights.
• Odesa - direct flights.
• Poltava - 350 km SE
• Sumy - 330 km E
• Uman - 230 km S
• Vinnytsia - 260 km SW
• Zhytomyr - 140 km W. Possible visit like a day tour

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1. The Motherland Monument

2. Za Dvumya Zaitsami Monument

3. Babi Yar Memorial

4. Hedgehog Monument

5. Panikovski Monument

6. Kyiv Founders’ Monument

7. People’s Friendship Arch

8. Prince Volodymyr the Great Monument

9. Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument

10. Princess Olha Monument

11. Leonid Bykov Monument

12. Cat Sculptures

13. Afghanistan 1979-1989 War Memorial

14. Architect Horodetsky Monument

15. Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue

16. Taras Shevchenko Monument

17. Anatoliy Kuznetsov Monument

18. The Ballet Dancer Statue

19. Mykola Yakovchenko Monument

20. Independence Monument

21. Gogol 's Nose

22. Ant Monument

23. Magdeburg Right Column

24. Monument to М. Vatutin

25. Monument to Mykhailo Hrushevsky

26. Monument to Lesya Ukrainka

27. Monument The History of Love

28. Trash Truck Monument

29. Monument to the Victims of Chernobyl Disaster

30. Ukrainian Kozak spears a two-headed dragon

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• The Motherland Monument
• Babi Yar Memorial
• People’s Friendship Arch
• Kyiv Founders’ Monument
• Hedgehog Monument
• Za Dvumya Zaitsami Monument
• Panikovski Monument
• Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument