Kyiv

Wandered around the Eurovision fan zones on Khreshchatyk and Sofia Square. It’s great that Ukraine is hosting this contest in Kyiv thanks to Jamala. The bad thing is that the organization leaves much to be desired.

Main complaints:

• Uncomfortable location of screens and stages

• Security checkpoints on Khreshchatyk are a madhouse with complete absence of adequate inspection — you can carry anything through

• The main street food product on Khreshchatyk is beer, and there is no variety at all

• At Sofia Square there are no security checkpoints at all and no police (at 10 PM on May 9)

• No entertainment besides the stage and screens, table tennis being the exception

The good:

• Eurovision is cool and it’s another chance to show Ukraine to Europe

• Food is decent

• Sound and lighting are good

Video conveys the overall atmosphere better than text:

Subscribe to the YouTube channel if you liked the video :)