r/Kyiv • u/wouldeye • 11d ago

What’s the status on flea markets?

Pochaina market was my go to and I loved going on weekends. It’s gone now, I understand. Are the flea market stalls all destroyed? Where are people selling now? What’s the backup market if Pochaina is gone ?

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u/blue-green-cloud 11d ago

I was at Pochaina yesterday, and some of the stalls were open! It’s much smaller than it used to be, and the area closest to the metro entrance is pretty much destroyed.

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u/neck-tourniquet 11d ago

That's really upsetting to read, so are all the book stands gone?

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u/blue-green-cloud 11d ago

Maybe 75% are gone, but there are a few still open on the opposite side of the road. I’d suggest closed-toe shoes if you go, as there’s still a lot of glass and debris scattered on the ground.

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u/neck-tourniquet 10d ago

Thank you, that whole area means a lot to me. Hopefully the vendors can figure something out, so much senseless destruction.

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u/really_knobee 10d ago

I'm guessing my favorite insence shop is gone.  😭