Ukrainian Mexico
03.04.2017
Ukrainian Mexico
Mexico - one hundred millionth country where most people make Europeans and mestizos, but 7% of the population are Indians, Aztecs, Mayans and others.
Among Mexican - immigrants from the continent - can meet representatives of many nationalities, Poles, Spaniards, Hungarians, Jews, Russians, Armenians.
Most of the population - Roman Catholics, but 6% - Protestants, mainly Lutherans.
Political system and administrative division
United Mexican States - federal republic. Head of state and government - the president. Legislative - bicameral Parliament consisting of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
Mexico is divided into 31 administrative staff (Spanish. Estados) and one Federal District (Spanish. Distrito Federal), which together are called federal entities (App. Entidades federativas). States are divided into municipalities (municipios), among which, depending on the size and population of the state can vary from a few to hundreds.
Each state has its own constitution and the governor, who is elected by universal direct suffrage.
Federal District - a special political entity that includes the central part of the capital metropolis of Mexico City. Since 1997, residents of the capital district elected head of government, which has fewer rights than governors.
Currency and customs
rules
Currency in Mexico - Mexican peso, but as tourists come with dollars, they can pay all tourist areas of the country.
Import and export of foreign currency is not limited (declaration required), national - the equivalent of $ 10 thousand.
Persons aged over 18 years is allowed duty free import of 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 3 liters of spirits or wine; a small amount of perfume, 1 camera, 1 camera, as well as gifts and other goods worth no more than $ 300. Additional goods worth less than $ 500 and can be imported duty free, but will need to prove their non-commercial use.
At the entrance to Mexico must complete a customs declaration, which must list all valuable items imported into the country.
The import of fruit, vegetables and products of these plants and seeds (the last allowed to import only under special license of the Ministry of Agriculture), flowers, fresh meat and meat products (import canned meat except pork, let) medicines without documentary evidence necessary for their use (need a prescription or medical card), psychotropic substances and pornographic publications.
The import of firearms and ammunition permitted only with the authorization received at the Secretariat of National Security (App. Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional). The penalty for the importation of drugs are very strict - violators punished by a prison term of 25 years and hefty fines.
Pets must have a veterinary certificate of international standard, issued more than 5 days prior to entry, cats and dogs - an additional certificate of vaccination against rabies.
Prohibited the export of archaeological values, antiques, precious metals, rare birds and animals and their skins and stuffed. Export of tobacco products and alcohol free.
All passengers departing on international flights of the country will be charged a fee of $ 18-29, depending on the airport. On payment of the fee are exempt children under 2 years of transit passengers and diplomats.
Historical monuments
Mexico - one of the states in which there were ancient Indian civilizations of America. There are remains of ancient cities of the Maya and Aztecs to the pyramids, temples, stone building, houses. Among them are: Aztec pyramid Tenayuka; Major temples, Teopansolko; famous Sun Stone calendar in a stone circle with a diameter of 3.6 m and weighing 24 tons, Stone Tisok. In Mexico City you can visit: the ancient city center with the remains of the Aztec royal buildings; Cathedral (XVI-XVII centuries). ancient basilica Hva-dalupe; Iglesia de la occupations, San Agustin, San Lazaro, San Juan de Dios (XVII-XVIII centuries). Mint; Palace de los Virreyes (1696-1703); Square of the Three Cultures.
In the capital, there are three large and many small markets. The streets are noisy. Many cars everywhere heard music - restaurants, bars and cafes. In the evenings, dozens of groups of musicians "maryachis" are on the streets for a few pesetas. Once or twice a week in organized concerts of folk music and folk dances. Specific sights include the Mexican race riders - "charros" who exercised the ability to go around horses, lasso and have t. N. A popular bullfights. Art breeding flowers and vegetables on the water Mexicans borrowed from their ancestors - the Aztecs.
National features Mexico
Mexicans - kind, funny and cheerful, love to talk and listen to gossip. They are welcoming towards foreigners, though wary of the American style of communication and Spanish. Ardent patriots love holidays and often hold them.
Complacency in dealing manifested even in the fact that residents of Mexico used to accompany almost any conversation grin. Also owned (especially in provincial areas) welcome everyone, even strangers, such as going to the public transport.
In Mexico - a real freedom of speech and its people communicate with each other without any limitations. However, newcomers unfamiliar people or Mexicans are very polite and complied with all the rules of etiquette.
Most of the population is very clean. It is believed that the clothes must be new, elegant and always clean. At the business meeting decided to wear a tie.
In Mexico, a banned or not approved abortion. So many families three or more children - the norm. Until children are special treatment, they indulge in every way and many allow. In addition, Mexico is preserved cult of motherhood, mother - holy concept for Mexicans. Widely celebrated Mother's Day on 10 May.
Generally Mexican woman has a husband unequal status. Thus, few women in business, although there is a tendency to increase their influence. Head of the family is usually the man.
Pastime Mexicans go to the cinema, drive their children to the circus or involved in golf, football, horse riding, hunting, diving and others. Jolly nightlife famous tourist centers only.
Glory in material prosperity are not usually accepted, but the car has to be expensive Mexican. In the cases of Mexico residents appreciate punctuality, but in an informal conversation time is of great importance.
For Mexico travel comfortably by bus also developed rail network. In cities run city buses in the capital is up. You could also take a taxi. Most cars cause the hotel, including taxis have meters. To rent a car you should have a credit card.
In order to rent a car, you must present a valid driver's license of international standard English, and be at least 21 years. The cost of rent - from $ 60 per day (with insurance) in long-term lease (three weeks) the rent reduced by almost half.
Mexican Ukrainian
Ukrainian Mexico - ethnic minorities. You can find different information about the number of newly arrived Ukrainian from 400 to 1,500. After all, not all of them are registered with the Embassy of Ukraine as well as to conduct accounting difficult. In group "Ukrainian Mexico" on Facebook registered 500 participants.
According to some, considering all the waves of migration, Ukrainian can be up to 100 thousand people.
The first Ukrainian in the state came from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which obzhylys Campeche. Most rural migrants are employed in the agricultural sector in Central and Northern Mexico, and the Yucatan Peninsula. Ukrainians also living in Mexico City, Puebla, Cuernavaca, Toluca, Monterrey, Campeche, Veracruz and Acapulco. There is a small group of Ukrainian women married to citizens of Mexico.
Ukrainian public life of Mexico is not too active. The largest non-governmental organization is to unite Ukrainian Mexico "Slavutich", headed by Natalia V. Khotyayintsev, acting Chair of Ukrainian National University of Mexico City and Monterrey, Ukrainian dance ensemble, Ukrainian restaurant in Mexico City and one newspaper. On all other activities Ukrainian little is known.
Of those who went to this Latin American country over 20 years ago in search of a better life are a significant part of researchers, teachers, musicians, actors and circus artists. They mostly work in the host country contracts.
For example teachers of exact sciences, which in Ukraine in 1990 paid a salary of $ 5 in Mexico immediately gave $ 800.
Now through changing immigration trends are most newcomers Ukrainian specialists in IT technologies. Mexico also transferred from other countries Ukrainian - employees of large international companies.
In addition to IT and engineering, many of our compatriots are working in tourism and restaurant business.
The minimum wage in Mexico is about $ 120, but the presence of higher education and knowledge of foreign languages ??can earn much more. Most young educated Mexicans receive from $ 1,000, depending on the scope.
In general, one of the most prestigious professions in Mexico - medical professional. Doctors who work in public hospitals receive about $ 2 thousand. Private - more, including dentists. Well make good engineers and professors-researchers. Their salary reaches $ 3-4 thousand.
The cheapest apartments in the area can be demeaning arenduvaty for $ 250, small houses - for $ 400, a large house with a swimming pool in a prestigious area will cost $ 1,5-2 thousand.
R. Kukharenko, correspondent
paper "Migration"
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