Is Public Nudity Legal in Ukraine?
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The status is unclear: we found no official source that says whether simple public nudity or nude beaches are lawful in Ukraine. The petty hooliganism offence in the Code of Administrative Offences does not mention nudity, but a court has applied it to a man who exposed himself in public to a stranger.
Main provision: Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (KUpAP), art. 173 (petty hooliganism)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
We found no official source on designated or tolerated nude beaches in Ukraine.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
The position of private naturist clubs or campsites is not documented in sources we found.
Penalties
Article 173 covers obscene swearing in public places, offensive harassment of citizens and similar acts that breach public order and the peace of citizens, punishable by a fine of 3 to 7 tax-free minimum incomes, 40 to 60 hours of community work, 1 to 2 months of corrective labour, or up to 15 days of administrative arrest. A 2018 court ordered 60 hours of community work for a man who exposed himself in public to an unknown woman; a 2026 ruling set 3 minimums at 51 hryvnias.[1][2]
Official naturist places in Ukraine
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Ukraine?
The status is unclear: we found no official source that says whether simple public nudity or nude beaches are lawful in Ukraine. The petty hooliganism offence in the Code of Administrative Offences does not mention nudity, but a court has applied it to a man who exposed himself in public to a stranger.
Are there official nude beaches in Ukraine?
We found no official source on designated or tolerated nude beaches in Ukraine.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Ukraine?
The position of private naturist clubs or campsites is not documented in sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Ukraine?
Article 173 covers obscene swearing in public places, offensive harassment of citizens and similar acts that breach public order and the peace of citizens, punishable by a fine of 3 to 7 tax-free minimum incomes, 40 to 60 hours of community work, 1 to 2 months of corrective labour, or up to 15 days of administrative arrest. A 2018 court ordered 60 hours of community work for a man who exposed himself in public to an unknown woman; a 2026 ruling set 3 minimums at 51 hryvnias.
Sources
- Vyshhorod District Court, case No. 363/232/26 (14 Jan 2026), quoting KUpAP art. 173 (court)
- Judiciary of Ukraine: 60 hours of community work for public exposure (Yuriivka District Court, 2018) (court)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.