Dancing with Ophelia at Club Praetoria.

While this site focuses on long-term living in Odessa, most are interested in visiting Odessa for about two weeks. So, it would be more useful to many readers to assemble a collection of articles, information and resources that will make your visit here more enjoyable. So, let's start it out with the simple things first - short-term apartments, translators and transportation.

Well the sports are not as nationilized here in Ukraine or for that matter the rest of Europe. Very low quality but the rugby is sometimes fun to watch. Basketball is played but very low key and well, boring !! The "futbol" or soccer as americans call it, is well, soccer. It can be exciting when the playoffs come though. If you like american sports get sattelite ! Very inexpensive and no monthly fee's. Just a one time pay to have it installed. I have about 350 channels and the bill was about $150 to get it put in. Then you can upgrade etc. Hey does anyone know where to get chili beans !!!!!!!!

The OdessaFX Think Tank convened over a single cup of coffee to take a look at the world and make some predictions - focusing on Good News.

You are coming to Ukraine on a special mission. The nature of that mission is known only to you…confidential, for your eyes only. You may be highly trained, experienced, a veteran known far and wide. Regardless how many shots you think you can take and remain standing – never go shot for shot with a Ukrainian or Russian without preliminary training.

Whether you like to drink or don’t drink at all,

There was the Survivor Series. There’s the Apprentice. What happens when you cross the two? You either get contractors in Iraq or entrepreneurs in Ukraine. What does Ukraine need to spur investment? It needs Entrepeneurs! It already has a few contractors from Iraq!

Okay…so, here’s the idea...