Understand
Poltava is also called a cultural capital because of its colourful history and many famous Ukrainians who were born in Poltava. Native citizens often follow this idea, being proud of their city and calling it "a city where one wants to live in". Off course, trying to keep this rate: there are many sites of architecture, museums, universities, elementary schools, cinemas, theatres and so on. Apart from that, city is often referred as "green" as there are many parks, gardens and other recreational areas. In the recent years the municipal administration considered itself as being responsible to make the city centre clear and looking more like a European rather than Soviet city.
Languages spoken are Russian and Ukrainian. Latter is official and first is more widely spoken. However most people understand and are able to talk both. English isn't widely known, but many people especially young people would make their best attempt to understand you. You may be glad to know that some people you talk to are quite fluent in English or German, French, as these languages have been studied at school.
