Kiev is full of Beer Kiosks...and it is legal to walk down the street with a bottle of beer in hand...
For Americans...just think French Quarter in New Orleans...or imagine that the beer is a Coke bottle... It's like that....
You see very few intoxicated people in Kiev...despite all the supposed drinking and the availability of beer at every street corner...and all along the sidewalks...especially at night downtown...
Kievans are rather shy and reserved...and even when drunk are seldom loud or obnoxious...
In addition to beer the "hot dog" Kiev style is popular... This is often served with "toppings" like cole slaw, corn, peas, and ketchup...and it's rather unique.
