Sumy

Sumy (Ukrainian: Суми) is a city in Central Ukraine.

Understand
Sumy was founded in the 17th century by Cossacks as a fortress. During long period of time city was one of the centres in Slobozhanschina (historical province between Russia and Ukraine). Now Sumy is a centre of the province (oblast).

By train
From Kyiv: 4 daily trains From Kharkiv: 5 daily trains For timetables see site of the Ukrzaliznytsya

By minibus
Regular comfortable minibuses (marshrutkas) from Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. You can get one in 2 ways: 1) call the bus company for the booking place for the mini-bus (+380 542600089 to Elit-express, +380 509339093 to Sun-auto) 2) go to the place of departure and ask the driver about free places. In Kyiv it is close to the central railway station (to the left after exiting from the main entrance). You should seek a minibus (Mercedes or Volkswagen) with Russian tablet "Сумы"

By public transport
Sumy has a convenient public transport system:

Single ride tickets in buses cost 8-13 грн, in some trolleybuses — 8 грн, others are free.
 * 34 bus routes
 * 17 trolleybus routes

Schedules are available on EasyWay and Google Maps.

By taxi
Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include:



By scooter
Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city.



See
Two beautiful central streets (Soborna and Voskresenska), Uvileynyi stadium, river Psel.

Do
Go to the Art Museum. One of the best collections in Ukraine: Western, Russian and Ukrainian art.

Budget
The best way will be rent a flat. Ask at the newspaper kiosk about a newspaper with ads.

Go next
Putyvl - During the Second World War Soviet partisans led by Sydir Kovpak started their guerrilla war against the Germans in the forests near Putyvl. The main architectural monument of Putivl is the Molchansky Monastery, which is largely of 17th century date.