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A few facts about Odesa

  • Odesa is one of the three largest cities in Ukraine, with about 1 million inhabitants.
  • Odesa is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Kyiv, the largest city in Ukraine, is about 442 km away.
  • Close by: Lymanka (12 km), Fontanka (13 km) and Velykyi Dalnyk (14 km).

Where to meet in Odesa

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Odesa

How far around Odesa can I search?

Within 50 km of Odesa there are 19 towns and cities — Chornomors’k, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi and Pivdenne among them — with more than 1.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Odesa free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Odesa and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Odesa real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Odesa?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Ukraine or abroad.

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