KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY P R A C T I C A L INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL S T U D E N T S
Prepared by: Tomas Kniukšta, International Office Designer: Karolis Saukantas Funded by the European Commission Klaipėdos universiteto leidykla, 2011 ISBN
1.GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Some Facts About Lithuania System of Government Capital Geography Climate Population Currency Cost of living 1.2 Klaipeda Town Pages 5 8 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 2.1 Klaipeda University 2.2 Student Union 2.3 Student Card 2.4 International Relations Office Tutors for international students 2.5 Facilities Pages 8 13 3 3. ACOOMMODATION 4. HEALTH INSURANCE Pages 14 Hospitals Clinics, centers of prime health supervision Private Clinics Pages 14 16
4 5. VISA / TEMPORAL LIVING PERMIT MATTERS Pages 16 17 Nationals of the Member States of the EU Non EU Member State Nationals Pages 18 22 6. TRANSPORTATION 6.1 How to get to Klaipeda Town? 6.2 Transport in Klaipeda 6.3 Traveling in Lithuania Pages 22 28 7. SERVICES 7.1 Telecommunication 7.2 Banks Cash withdrawal Money exchange 7.3 Post Office 7.4 Shopping and Other Services Hairdressers 7.5 Eating and Drinking Caffe-bar Pizzerias Lithuanian Cuisine Traditional food Traditional drinking Pages 28 34 8. RECREATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.1 Recreation Theatres Cinema Museums Exhibition Halls Nightlife 8.2 Additional Information National Holidays Emergency Telephone Numbers How to say in Lithuanian
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. SOME FACTS ABOUT LITHUANIA 5 The Republic of Lithuania is one of the three Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) along the Baltic Sea, which regained its independence in 1991 after 40 years of Soviet occupation. In 2004 Lithuania became a member of European Union and NATO. Lithuania was first mentioned in the written sources in 1009, so 2009 was celebrated as the Millennium of Lithuania. System of Government The Republic of Lithuania is a parliamentary republic. Lithuanian parliament, called Seimas, is elected for a four year term. The head of the state is the President elected directly for a five year term. The President on the approval of the parliament appoints the Prime Minister and on the latter s nomination the rest of the cabinet. Capital The Capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, the largest city of republic. The Old Town, historical centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe: it covers 254 hectares. Because of its uniqueness, the Old Town of Vilnius has been included into the UNESCO World Heritage Register. Geography Covering 65 303 km 2 Lithuania is the largest of three Baltic countries. North to south, the greatest distance is 276 km, east to west 373 km. From the cartographical point
6 of view, Lithuania is a Central European rather than an Eastern European country, as it is sometimes groundlessly claimed. Located in the centre of Europe, Lithuania is situated at one of the largest crossroads of the continent. It is divided by a straight line connecting Paris and Berlin with Moscow via Vilnius, whereas another straight line, connecting Helsinki with Athens, also crosses the centre of Lithuania. Lithuania is bordered to the North Latvia, to the East and South by Belarus and Poland, and to the Southwest by the Kaliningrad (Karaliaucius) Region of the Russian Federation. Mostly there are plains in Lithuania. The highest point is Juozapine Hill, 293 meters upon sea level. The largest river Nemunas (937 km, 475 km on the territory of Lithuania), gathers and carries the waters of many tributaries to the Baltic Sea, wherein lies Lithuania s famous amber coast. There are a lot of lakes (the largest one Druksiai covers 42 km 2 ) and swamps and a mixed forest zone covers 30 % of the country. Climate Lithuania s climate is maritime continental. It rains quite often in Lithuania. The average annual temperature is +6,1 0 C, the average temperature in January being 4,9 0 C and in July +17 0 C. the Average annual precipitation is 661 mm. Population There are ~3,4 million resident population of which ~2,26 are urban citizens and ~1,13 rural citizens. Females make up 52,7 % and males 47,3 % of the country population. The major cities are: Vilnius (pop. ~547 thous.); Kaunas (pop. ~357 thous.); Klaipeda (pop. ~183 thous.); Siauliai (pop. ~126 thous.); Panevezys (pop. ~115 thous.); Alytus (pop. ~69 thous.);
Currency Lithuania s national currency is Litas (Lt). Paper notes are circulated in 10, 20, 100, and 500 Lt bills and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50 ct coins. 7 1 Euro = 3,45 Lt Cost of living In comparison with Western European countries, Lithuania is not an expensive country to live in. 1500 Lt a month is enough for a single student. This should be enough to cover food, accommodation, local transport, books, health care, entertainment and miscellaneous expenses. 1.2. KLAIPEDA TOWN Klaipeda was found on the western coast of the Baltic Sea in 1252. At the beginning Klaipeda was called under the German name Memel. The Lithuanian name Klaipeda was first mentioned in 1420. During different historical periods Klaipeda had been a part of Russia, Prussia, France, Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. In 1923 Klaipeda became a part of Lithuania. Nowadays Klaipeda is the third largest town of Lithuania. It is the northern most ice-free port in the Baltics and the only one in Lithuania. Klaipeda State seaport is the most important and the biggest Lithuanian transport hub connecting sea, land and railway routes from East to West. Klaipeda cherishes nice marine traditions it hosts the Sea Festival on the last weekend of July every year since 1934. Sea Festival is the greatest, most favorite and most
8 colorful summer holiday in Lithuania, which attracts lots of people from all over the world. Klaipeda enjoys intensive musical life several festivals of serious and light music and concerts are held here. The International Pilies Jazz Festival held in late June is a real fiesta for music lovers, every year it receives new and new world class stars. During the summer Klaipeda becomes a centre of tourism. Klaipeda has excellent white sand beaches. Palanga, the biggest Lithuanian seaside resort, is located on one side, and the beautiful Curonian Spit on the other one nearby Klaipeda. 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 2.1. KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY Klaipeda University was founded on October 5, 1990, at the very beginning of Lithuanian independence, on the basis of several faculties which had belonged to other higher schools of Lithuania. Klaipeda University, the only state university in western region, started its academic activities on 1 st January 1991. Klaipeda University has 7 faculties, 7 institutes and other structural division. The University faculties are located on 5 different sites: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Herkaus Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398800 Fax: +370 46 398802 Faculty of Humanities Herkaus Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398500 Fax: +370 46 398502
Faculty of Health sciences Herkaus Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398550 Fax: +370 46 398552 9 Faculty of Arts K. Donelaicio str. 4, LT-92144 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398 700 Fax: +370 46 398 702 Faculty of Marine Engineering Bijunu str. 17, LT-91225 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398 680 Fax: +370 46 398 682 Faculty of Pedagogy S. Neries str. 5, LT-92227 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398 600 Fax: +370 46 398 602 University Campus where Administration and International Relations Office are located is H. Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda. 2.2. STUDENT UNION The Student Union of Klaipeda University (KUSS) is an organization representing students of the University. The main aim of the Student Union is to represent students view for the university s administration and other institutions. In addition to this, KUSS presents quite a big number of services in the fields of academic and social affairs, information and leisure activities for its members and for all Klaipeda youth.
10 One of KUSS purposes is to encourage students creativity and activity. The Student Union funds students projects, performances and concerts. KUSS by itself organizes many traditional students festivals. Contacts: Klaipeda University Student Union Taikos str. 30, LT-91220, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410205 E-mail: kuss@kuss.lt www.kuss.lt 2.3. STUDENT CARD During the studies at Klaipeda University student must obtain Klaipeda University Students Identity Card. This card allows you to use Klaipeda University library resources, by showing this card you would be able to participate in the University festivals and other events. It also gives you discounts for public transport in all the country, as well as many other discounts on purchases and entertainment. For ordering Student Card you only need internet and e-mail address. The Card costs 18 Litas. The registration for the Student card is made through the website www.lsp.lt. Please ask your coordinator at Klaipeda University for more detailed information about registration procedure. 2.4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE International Relations Office of Klaipeda University was established in 1992. The Office is a subdivision of the University s administration which helps to im-
plement the University s policy concerning its relations with foreign higher education and other institutions. The staff of International Relations Office will provide you with all necessary help. All documentation concerning your studies and residence at Klaipeda University are administrated through the International Office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff of International Office. 11 Contacts: International Relations Office H. Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 398953 Fax: +370 46 398952 E-mail: trs@ku.lt www.ku.lt/eng/international/ You can find the complete list and contacts of Klaipeda University International Relations Office staff here: www.ku.lt/eng/international/contacts.php Tutors for international students Before your arrival to Klaipeda University you will be given the tutor, which will meet you, show the university and the town. Our tutors are the members of Erasmus Club which is a part of Klaipeda University Student Union. Erasmus Club helps to promote Erasmus programme between local students and helps for incoming students, also arranges some activities for their leisure time.
12 2.5. FACILITIES The Scientific Library of Klaipeda University consists of the Central Library (named after Martynas Mazvydas) and faculty libraries. They are located in different buildings. Mostly specialized literature is available there. Books can be borrowed or used in reading-rooms there. International Students as well as Klaipeda University students can use all the online databases Klaipeda university offers. You can search for books and order them online through the electronic catalog (http://ku.library.lt). Working hours of Central Library (M. Mazvydas) K. Donelaicio sqr. 3, Klaipeda Subdivision I V VI VI (examination session) Department of Information Services 9.00 19.00 9.00 16.00 9.00 17.00 Internet Reading Room 9.00 16.00 Centre of Modern Information Technologies 9.00 16.00 Library of M. Mazvydas 9.00 19.00 9.00 16.00 9.00 17.00 Periodical Library 9.00 19.00 9.00 16.00 9.00 17.00 Library of Dr. K. Pemkus archive 10.00 17.00 Archive of Minor Lithuania 10.00 17.00
Working hours of Faculty Libraries: Subdivision Address I V VI (examination session) Institute of History and Archeology of Baltic Region H. Manto str. 84 9.30 16.30 Library of Centre of Evangelical Theology H. Manto str. 84 9.00 16.00 Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics H. Manto str. 84 10.00-17.00 9.00 14.00 Faculty of Humanities H. Manto str. 84 10.00-17.00 Faculty of Marine Engineering Bijunu str. 17 Faculty of Arts Donelaicio str. 4 Faculty of Pedagogy S. Neries str. 5 10.00-18.00 10.00-18.00 Last Saturday of the month 9.00 15.00 9.00 16.00 9.00 16.00 9.00 18.00 paskut. mėn. šeštadienį 9.00 15.00 9.00 15.00 9.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 9.00 15.00 Faculty of Social Sciences Minijos str. 153 10.00 18.00 10.00 17.00 13 Note! Every last day of the month is Cleaning day in the libraries. Services are not given for the users.
14 3. ACCOMMODATION There are several different alternatives for arranging your accommodation in Klaipeda. Klaipeda University offers a dormitory for international students. Accommodation matters must be considered in advance together with the application form for studies at Klaipeda University. The dormitory is located in Statybininku str. 43. It is in the southern part of the town. It takes about 25 minutes to go by bus to the main University campus, but is very close to the faculty of Social Sciences. All the rooms are furnitured with desks, single beds, wardrobes and wash-hand-basins. There are two bathrooms in a corridor and two kitchens on each floor. There is a self-service laundry in the dormitory. Unfortunately, there is no canteen. But about 10 minutes by foot from the dormitory in Taikos str. there is a supermarket IKI, with several shops, cafés and restaurants. The price for the dormitory is about 300-400 Litas (86 118 Euros) per month, depending on a room. Another solution for accommodation is renting a flat in a town. It is more expensive than living in a dormitory of course. The prices may vary from 500 to 1000 Litas (145 290 Euros) per month, plus nominal fee for utilities. You can look for the flat on your own but do not hesitate to ask your tutor or International Office staff for help. 4. HEALTH INSURANCE If you are staying in Lithuania, please hold with you one of these documents confirming your entitlement to reimbursement of health care services: European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC)
If you have EHIC, you are entitled to necessary medical care services which are free of charge in the health care institutions belonging to the Lithuanian National Health System. Ancillary medical care services and private medical care services (private clinics, private doctors or other medical institutions, such as dentists) are not free of charge holding only EHIC, so you would have to cover the expenses by yourself. In the case of emergency you can go directly to the hospital. You only have to present your EHIC or PRC and a document confirming your identity (passport or ID Card) in the registry. There is no charge for those eligible under EU regulations. For scheduled hospital treatment, you will need to be referred by a general practitioner or a specialist. Medication prescribed by a doctor can be bought at the nearest pharmacy. Some of the medicines are sold with doctor s prescription only. Information for the persons who are not coming from the EU or other countries where EHIC is issued. Please insure your health privately before coming to Lithuania. You should pay for health care services in Lithuania by yourself and then your insurance company should reimburse your expense. 15 Hospitals Klaipėdos universitetinė ligoninė Liepojos str. 41, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 396600, +370 46 396500 Klaipėdos apskrities ligoninė S. Neries str. 3, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410711
16 Clinics, centers of prime health supervision Konsultacinė poliklinika H. Manto str. 49, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410683 Klaipėdos miesto pirminės sveikatos priežiūros centras Taikos str. 76, Klaipėda Tel.: +370 46 496700 Private Clinics Medicinos centras Lorna Naujoji Uosto str. 12a, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 310797 A. Navicko konsultacinė poliklinika Kretingos str. 65, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 402056 5. VISA / TEMPORAL LIVING PERMIT MATTERS All international students intending to live in Lithuania for a period exceeding 3 months, must obtain a temporal living permit. Nationals Visa matters differ for those who are nationals of one of the Member States and for those who are non- EU Member State nationals.
Nationals of the Member States of the EU A person who is a citizen of one of the EU Member states, as well as citizens of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, may enter the Republic of Lithuania and stay for up to 3 months in half a calendar year, counting from the date of the first entry. If the person is staying longer, EC residence permit should be done. If you are a student at Klaipeda University, you should apply for the permit in a local Migration Office which is in Taikos str. 63. For the EC residence permit you will need the following documents: 1. Valid passport and copy of it; 2. Application for the permit (issued by Migration Office) 3. 3 photos 4. Certificate on monthly income (you must bring it from home institution) 5. Other documents issued by Klaipeda University: KU Mediation Certificate, Rector s Order regarding your enrolment, certificate of place of residence. International Office will provide you with these documents. 17 Non EU Member State Nationals For the issue of visa and temporary residence permit you must submit an application to diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Lithuania abroad. Please contact the International Office for more detailed information about it, because you will need some documents from Klaipeda University as well.
18 6. TRANSPORTATION 6.1. HOW TO GET TO KLAIPEDA TOWN? By air. There are 3 international airports in Lithuania. They are in Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. Palanga airport is located 30 km to the North of Klaipėda and it is the best choice for the fastest trip from the airport to Klaipėda city. Palanga airport has direct connection with Riga, Copenhagen and Oslo. There are many comfortable flights to Riga airport from different European towns and it is very easy to reach Klaipėda from Riga by bus or Palanga airport by plane. Vilnius airport is the biggest international airport in Lithuania. Taxi will take you to the Vilnius city centre for about 50 Lt. or you can take the train route Vilnius International Airport Station and you will reach Vilnius City Centre just in 12 minutes. It will take you 3 hours (320 km) to get to Klaipėda by car. Buses operate from Vilnius bus station regularly to Klaipėda (35-70 Lt per ticket). Kaunas airport has a big variety of direct connection with many European towns as well. It will take you about 2 hours to get from Kaunas to Klaipėda. More information about airports and flights is available here: Palanga Airport: www.palanga-airport.lt/en Vilnius International Airport: www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/ Kaunas airport: www.kaunasair.lt/index.php?lang=en Riga International Airport: www.riga-airport.com/en Sea transportation. Ferries operate between Klaipėda city and ports in Denmark, Germany and Sweden. Check the Klaipėda Port Internet homepage for more information: www.portofklaipeda.lt. You could also ask for the information in the travel agencies in your country.
By railway. There are international railway routes to Lithuania from Poland, Russia. If you arrive to Vilnius airport, you could take the train, which runs from Vilnius to Klaipėda. Please find more information in Lithuanian Railways website: www.litrail.lt. 19 By bus. there are direct bus routes from vilnius, kaunas, riga to klaipeda. it is possible to reach Lithuania by bus from various European countries. For more information, please visit the website of the Lithuanian Road Administration which is responsible for the road infrastructure in Lithuania: www.lra.lt/an/index.html. 6.2. TRANSPORT IN KLAIPEDA The main route in Klaipeda is Herkaus Manto, Tiltų and Taikos streets. Herkaus Manto, Tiltu and Taikos str. are connected and they form one long route. The main transport goes through this route. Almost all buses and minibuses go through these streets. If you want to get to the centre, the old town and the University Campus by bus you should find the bus stop in Taikos str. or Herkaus Manto str. Note! On weekends and during holidays Tiltu street is closed for transport. In Klaipeda you do not have to vote for the bus (like in London at night); if it s in operation, it will stop in the bus stop. We call it regular buses. You can use it from 6:00 till 22:00 In each bus stop you can find the traffic schedule. Ticket prices in the sale places in the city (kiosks of the company Lietuvos spauda, etc.) is 1.80 Litas. Ticket price in the bus is 2.40 Litas (there is 50% discount for students, which have ISIC or Lithuanian Student Card). There are also small minibuses which are loved by local people; they have long yellow lines on their sides. Regular buses operate until 22:00 but minibuses work 24 hours per day. The minibuses travel almost the same routes as the regular
20 buses but they run more often. If you want to go by minibus you just have to vote for it. It will stop if it has any free places. To get off, ask the driver to stop. Minibus prices: 06:00 23:00 2.50 Litas, 23:00 06:00 3.40 Litas Taxi after midnight is always safer than buses or minibuses. We recommend you to call a taxi by phone rather than to stop one on the street. This way it will be a lot cheaper. Usually one km costs from 2.00 to 3.00 Lt. We would recommend to inquire about the fare in advance. Here are some phone numbers of taxi service: +370 46 311 211; +370 46 345 345; +370 46 311 006; +370 46 340034; +370 46 343333. HOW TO GET TO How to get to the University Campus from the students dormitory? 1. You have to go to the bus stop which is in Taikos str. 2. You will reach the university by bus No. 6, No. 4. 3. Or you can catch the minibus No. 6, No. 9, No. 4. 4. Also, you can go to the Old town by bus 8 (which goes most frequently), and then change the bus (see below). How to get to the University Campus from the Old town? By bus or minibus No. 6, 3, 4, 4A, 17, 14, 15
How to get to the Old town from the students dormitory? 1. You have to go to the bus stop which is in Taikos str. 2. You will reach the university by bus No. 6, No. 4, No. 8 3. Or you can catch the minibus No. 6, No. 9, No. 4, No. 8 How to get to the bus and train stations? By bus or by minibus No. 8, 5 To reach student dormitory you have to go by bus or minibus No.8. How to get to the Melnrage beach? By bus or minibus No. 6, 4, 4A How to get to the Giruliai beach? By bus or minibus No. 4, 4A 21 6.3 TRAVELING IN LITHUANIA To travel in Lithuania you can choose long distance buses or trains. With the Lithuanian Student Card you can get 50% discount for bus and train tickets. To get information about timetables contact: Klaipeda Railway Station Priestoties str. 5a, LT-5808 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 313 677 www.litrail.lt
22 Klaipeda Bus Station Butku Juzes str. 9, LT-5808 Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 411 547 www.klap.lt In order to get information about places of interest in Lithuania contact local travel agencies or Klaipeda Tourism Centre (Turgaus str. 7, Klaipeda, Tel.: +370 46 412 186, www.klaipedainfo.lt. 7. SERVICES 7.1. TELECOMMUNICATION After your arrival to Klaipeda University you will be given a pre-paid mobile phone card. This will help you to communicate with your Lithuanian and international friends cheaper. 7.2 BANKS There is a large variety of banks in Klaipeda. SEB Vilniaus Bankas Turgaus str. 15, LT-91247 Klaipeda www.seb.lt SWEDBANK Herkaus Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda www.swedbank.lt
DnB NORD Liepu str. 10, LT-92114 Klaipeda www.dnbnord.lt 23 SNORAS Liepu str. 50, LT-5800 Klaipeda www.snoras.lt Each bank has more than one branch in Klaipeda town. For a complete list of all the branches you should look in a website of a bank. Banking hours: 08.00-17.00 from Monday to Friday. You can find bank services in the biggest supermarkets as well. Some of them are opened during the weekends. Cash withdrawal Most of the restaurants, shops and banks accept credit and debit cards (Master- Card, Visa, etc.). However there are plenty of 24-hour cash dispensers in the centre of Klaipeda and in supermarkets. Money exchange All payment in Lithuania should be made in Litas only. Shops are not allowed to accept foreign currency. Money can be exchanged in banks and exchange offices.
24 7.3. POST OFFICE The Central Post Office is located in Liepu str. 16 7.4. SHOPPING AND OTHER SERVICES There are some large supermarkets where you can buy food, household items and find plenty of shops. You will also find pharmacies, bank services, beauty salons and restaurants there. AKROPOLIS Taikos str. 61, Klaipeda STUDLENDAS Herkaus Manto 84, Klaipeda BIG Taikos str. 139, Klaipeda ARENA Taikos str. 64, Klaipeda The main departments of food and household items are Maxima, IKI, Norfa and Rimi. There are plenty of these stores in the city. In the town centre you can also find a lot of shops of clothes, shoes, bookshops, pharmacies and etc.
Supermarkets are opened from 8.00 to 22.00 everyday, just some of them work longer. Other shops such as bookshops, shoe stores, clothes shops, etc. are open from 10.00 till 18.00 on weekdays and from 11.00 to 15.00 on Saturdays. Note! From 22.00 to 6.00 alcoholic drinks are not for sale (except bars, restaurants, night clubs). 25 Hairdressers A haircut at the barber s for men cost from 30 Litas. A haircut at hairdresser s for women costs from 50 Litas. It is better to look for the hairdressers services in the city centre. 7.5 EATING AND DRINKING There are two canteens in the main campus of Klaipeda University (Herkaus Manto str. 84). You can find a canteen in each faculty as well. The meals there are much cheaper than else in the town. In Klaipeda town you can find a lot of caffes and restaurants which can satisfy any taste. Below we are giving you just some of them: Kurėnas Janonio str. 19 Flamingo Herkaus Manto str. 38 Caffe-bar
26 Jola Mazvydo str. 9 Eldorado Herkaus Manto g. 44 / Lietuvininkų a. 2 Pizzerias Čili pica Herkaus Manto str. 31, Silutes pl. 35, Taikos pr. 28, Taikos pr. 61, Taikos pr. 139 CanCan pizza Taikos pr. 61 Charlie Pizza Taikos pr. 141, Taikos pr. 61, Herkaus Manto 84 Bambola Herkaus Manto str. 1 Lithuanian Cuisine Čili kaimas Herkaus Manto str. 11, Taikos pr. 61 Friedricho smuklė Tiltų str. 26 A
Traditional food Lithuanians like to eat good, tasty and filling foods. The tradition of eating well is inherited from the ancestors who would say he who eats well, works well One of the oldest and most fundamental staple food was and still is rye bread. It is eaten every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Potatoes have become Lithuania s second bread, an essential starch staple and are eaten throughout the year. Many delicious, tasty dishes are made with potatoes. They are eaten alone or as an accompaniment to a main course, soup, meat, fish, mushrooms, eggs and dairy products. The most popular potato dishes are Zeppelins (cepelinai), potato sausages, potato casserole and pancakes. Cepelinai is the most famous national food. It is popular among Lithuanians all over the world. Kugelis (a baked potato pudding) is also very popular. Lithuanian recipes reflect the diversity of potatoes. Soup is eaten every day too. Rich soups are served for lunch. The most popular soups are sauerkraut, beet and sorrel, with smoked meat as the base. Meat cooked in soups is often eaten as a second course. Most soups are served with bread or potatoes. In summertime cold beet soup with hot potatoes is one of the most popular dishes. Lithuanians consume a lot of meat and its by-products. Pork has always been the most widely used meat fresh, brined or smoked. For longer keeping, many varieties of sausage are made. Skilandis and other smoked meats are robust and delicious. 27 Traditional drinking Beer has been brewed in Lithuania since ancient times and even today is a popular, traditional drink. You will see that beer is drinkable together with traditional
28 dishes and as separate drink while watching basketball! There is a non-alcoholic equivalent of beer called Gira (kvass) made from rye bread. It is sweet tasty and is a great way to refresh yourself during hot summer day. Lithuanians love stronger alcoholic drinks as well. The variety of different flavored vodka in shops shows it. Mead (midus) is the oldest and noblest drink, served during banquets and special occasions. 8. RECREATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.1. RECREATION Klaipeda town has multifarious cultural life. There are a lot of various cultural events and places to visit. Classical, jazz, rock, pop, folk bands and artists from Lithuania and foreign countries often give concerts in Klaipeda. They are held in concert halls, theatres, night clubs or in the open air. Klaipeda is famous for its traditional annual jazz festival held in the beginning of summer. There are held festivals of classical and folk music, dance and songs, festivals of modern art and films. Annual Sea festival attracts a lot of people from Lithuania and foreign countries. Theatres Klaipeda Drama Theatre Teatro sq. 2, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 314464 www.kldteatras.lt Klaipeda Musical Theatre Danes str. 19, Klaipeda
Tel.: +370 46 39714 www.muzikinis-teatras.lt 29 Klaipeda Concert Hall Sauliu str. 36, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410559 www.koncertusale.lt Seamen Culture Palace (Žvejų kultūros rūmai) Taikos str. 70, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410565 www.zvejurumai.lt Cinema FORUM CINEMAS Taikos str. 61, Klaipeda Supermarket Akropolis www.forumcinemas.lt Museums The History Museum of Lithuania Minor Didzioji Vandens str. 6, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410527 www.mlimuziejus.lt
30 Lithuanian Maritime Museum Smiltynes Road 3, Klaipeda (Smiltyne) Tel.: +370 46 492250 www.muziejus.lt Clock and Watch Museum Liepu str. 12, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410413 www.muziejus.cjb.net Gallery Named After Pranas Domsaitis Liepu str. 33, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410416 www.ldm.lt/pdg/index.htm Exhibition Halls Exhibition Hall of Klaipeda Aukstoji str. 1, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 314443 www.parodurumai.lt Baroti Gallery Aukstoji str. 1, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 313580 www.barotigalerija.lt
Klaipeda Gallery Baznyciu str. 4/Darzu str. 10, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410401 http://www.culture.lt/galleries/klakla.htm 31 Peda Gallery Turgaus str. 10, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 310234 www.peda.lt Note! You can get discount with the Lithuanian Student Card for tickets to many concerts, theatres, exhibition halls. Nightlife As the third biggest town of Lithuania, Klaipeda can offer not only many cultural events and places to visit, but also an intensive leisure time at night, which is important for students as well. There are quite a lot night clubs, bars in a town you can spend your time and have fun. Most of the night clubs are opened on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10 pm to 4 am, but each club may have and different work time. Below you will find some contacts of night clubs and bars in Klaipeda: Music Club Roxy Priestocio str. 9, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 614 87500 www.roxyclub.lt
32 Kurpiai Jazz Club Kurpiu str. 1a, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 410555 www.jazz.lt Latin Music Club El Calor Kepeju str. 10, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 671 59899 www.elcalor.lt Night Bar Mr.Bond Zveju str. 10, Klaipeda Tel. +370 608 61007 Night Club Dr. Who Naujojo Sodo Str. 1 (Hotel Amberton) Tel.: +370 640 44484 www.drwho.lt Night Club Kiwi J. Janonio g. 27, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 633 53535 www.kiwiclub.lt Nese Pramogu Bankas, Relax Baras Turgaus str. 1, Klaipeda Tel.: +370 46 402536 www.nesepb.lt
8.2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION National Holidays 33 January 1 New Year s Day February 16 Independence Day March 11 Restoration of Lithuania s State 2 days in March-April Easter May 1 International Labour Day June 24 St. John s Day July 6 Coronation of Mindaugas, King of Lithuania August 15 Assumption Day November 1 All Saints Day December 25-26 Christmas 112 Single Emergency Call Number 118 Information by Phone Emergency Telephone Numbers How to say in Lithuanian ENGLISH Hi Good evening Goodbye LITHUANIAN Labas Labas vakaras Viso gero
34 How are you? Thank you Excuse me Please Yes No Beer Cheers! Kaip sekasi? Ačiū (Atchu) Atsiprašau (Atsiprashau Prašom (Prashom) Taip Ne Alus Į sveikatą!
Klaipėdos universiteto leidykla PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Prepared by: Tomas Kniukšta, International Office Anglų kalba Dizaineris Karolis Saukantas Klaipėda, 2011 SL 1335. 2011 01 17. Apimtis 2,25 sąl. sp. l. Tiražas 90 egz. Išleido ir spausdino Klaipėdos universiteto leidykla, Herkaus Manto g. 84, 92294 Klaipėda Tel. (8 46) 398 891, el. paštas: leidykla@ku.lt; interneto adresas: http://www.ku.lt/leidykla/