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title: "Prolisky — a village in the woods, Kyiv Oblast, near Kyiv"
description: "Prolisky is a village in Kyiv Oblast (Boryspil district) — in pine, birch, and mixed forests, 20 minutes from Kyiv. Nature, recreation, and local business."
url: https://prolisky.in.ua/en/
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# Prolisky (Проліски)

> Prolisky is a village in Kyiv Oblast (Boryspil district) — in pine, birch, and mixed forests, 20 minutes from Kyiv. Nature, recreation, and local business.

Prolisky is a village on the eastern edge of Kyiv, in Boryspil district of Kyiv Oblast. Set among pine, birch, and mixed forests, just 20 minutes from Kyiv, it is a quiet place to visit, stay, or live near the capital.

## At a glance
- **In Kyiv Oblast** — A village in Boryspil district of Kyiv Oblast, on the eastern edge of Kyiv.
- **20 minutes from Kyiv** — A quiet place to live or unwind, twenty minutes from Kyiv.
- **Among the forests** — Pine, birch, and mixed woods, with room to walk, cycle, and grill shashlyk.
- **Quiet and green** — A calm village with its own shops, cafés, and a school — easy for living and relaxing.

## Nature
Pine, birch, and mixed forests, spring flowers underfoot, clear nights, and four genuinely different seasons.

## Recreation
Room to walk, ride, and grill shashlyk
- **Shashlyk** — Equipped clearings and grill spots in the forest — bring firewood, friends, and good spirits.
- **Cycling** — Sandy trails among pines and birches — routes for rides and strolls at any level.
- **Park** — Lit paths for evening walks, benches, and quiet shade — the heart of the village's leisure.
- **Sport** — Football, tennis, an outdoor table-tennis table, and street gym equipment — for the whole family.

## Everything close by — with maps and socials
- **Floco Coffee** (Coffee shop) — A cosy village café, open since 2023 — specialty coffee, desserts, and fresh pastries.
- **Silpo** (Supermarket) — Groceries, fresh bakery, and a pharmacy next door — daily.
- **Fozzy** (Supermarket) — A large hypermarket a few minutes from home.
- **De Deshevo – Home Appliances** (Shop)

## Frequently asked questions
### Where is Prolisky?
Prolisky is a village in Boryspil district of Kyiv Oblast, on the eastern edge of Kyiv, along the M-03 highway (Kyiv–Kharkiv).

### How far is Prolisky from Kyiv?
About 20 minutes to Kyiv by car. The Boryspilska metro station is nearby, with marshrutkas running from there.

### How do I get to Prolisky by public transport?
By marshrutka from Boryspilska metro station, and by suburban buses on the Kyiv–Boryspil route. There is also a railway station nearby.

### What is there to see and do in Prolisky?
Pine, birch, and mixed forests for walking, cycling routes, equipped picnic and shashlyk spots, a pine park, and a sports ground. Snowdrops bloom in spring and the clear nights are great for stargazing.

### When do the snowdrops bloom?
Snowdrops — the first spring flowers that gave the village its name — appear as early as March.

### Is Prolisky a good place to live?
Yes — it's a quiet, green village 20 minutes from Kyiv, with its own shops, cafés, and a school. A good option for peaceful living near the capital.

### Are there shops and cafés in Prolisky?
Yes — Fozzy and Silpo supermarkets, the Floco Coffee café, and more. See the Local business section for the current list.

### Where does the name 'Prolisky' come from?
The village is named after snowdrops (prolisky) — the white flowers that wake first in spring. It officially received the name on 27 June 1969.

## Pages
- [About the village](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/about.md)
- [Nature](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/nature.md)
- [Recreation](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/recreation.md)
- [Business](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/businesses.md)
- [Nearby](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/around.md)
- [Community news](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/news.md)
- [Gallery](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/gallery.md)
- [Contacts](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/contacts.md)
- [Privacy](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/privacy.md)

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Source: [https://prolisky.in.ua/en/](https://prolisky.in.ua/en/)
Other language: [https://prolisky.in.ua/index.md](https://prolisky.in.ua/index.md)
Index: [https://prolisky.in.ua/llms.txt](https://prolisky.in.ua/llms.txt)