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Wherever you go in Ukraine, you'll soon be mingling with the locals. Packed with phrases on everything from bargaining at a rynok to hiking and eating out, this book with spice up your Ukrainian adventure. Order your borshch in the local language, navigate the bustling streets of cosmopolitan Kyiv or try your hand at ice fishing. Whether bathing in culture or the Black Sea, Ukraine will deliver In This Guide: Get to know the local customs — a toast calls for downing your horilka in one gulp Discover a world of words on traditional dance and folk music. Experience the dazzling nightlife — talk your way into places-to-be. Decipher Cyrillic script on train tickets, street signs and menus. Kick conversational goals with Dynamo Kyiv soccer fans. Learn the language with easy-to-use grammar and pronunciation.

Converse with the locals in their own language as you explore the fascinating Baltic countries. Sample some Latvian pîragi, ride a trolliga around Talinn and know what to do when someone shouts Iðgeriam! or Iki dugno! In Lithuania. Packed with tips and cultural information, this handy phrasebook will help you make the most of your Baltic travel adventure. Pack this phrasebook for: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia • covers Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian • clear and concise grammar sections for each language • easy to use pronunciation guides and transliterations throughout • indispensable information about local festivals and holidays • essential language for camping, sightseeing and getting around

Lonely Planet Eastern Europe is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample a locally brewed beer in the heart of Prague's perfectly preserved Old Town, marvel at the masterpieces in St Petersburg's Hermitage museum or explore Croatia's sparkling coastline by boat; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern Europe and begin your journey now!