The economic, political and administrative center, the capital and the gate
of Crimea; the center of business and cultural life connecting all peninsular
roads.
Population: over 400,000 inhabitants, located in the center of Crimea. Located
in between two rivers, Salgir and Malyi Salgir. Versatile history related to
Naples Scythian, Crimean khanate. Climate- continental mild. The best time
to come – from April till late September
Monuments of ancient history and architecture, 4 theatres, many museums,
concert and exhibition halls, modern circus, night clubs, amusement parks.
Youth-oriented town due to large number of students, few higher educational
establishments. There is an international airport, located in short distance
from Simferopol, a renovated train station and a bus station which ensure connection
with many points not only within Crimea, but all over Ukraine.
Ways to get from the USA and Canada – recently opened direct flights Simferopol-
New York, and Simferopol- Toronto, which operate all the year round.
Turkish Airlines provide comfortable connections to all directions via Istanbul.
Other options – through Kiev. More options in summer, flights via Frankfurt
and Amsterdam.
Tickets prices: are about the same in all agencies.