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but as I understand it, the house will only be available from January 3rd, starting at 12:00 PM? The return train leaves from Kyiv at 1:20 PM on January 7th and arrives in Moscow at 5:33 AM. Is this time frame okay? Or is the house available until and including January 7th, with departure on the 8th?
The same question.
The third expense is food, which is acceptable if you don't go to the central cafes. They will try to convince you that 1000 rubles for lunch is not expensive, but don't believe them, it's expensive, it's better to find a decent canteen. In general, budget around 2000 rubles for 4 days.
Then there's poker; some managed to lose all their money even on the train, before arriving at the destination, so it's better not to do that.
You probably won't be able to manage with 2000 rubles for 4 days, especially with alcohol.
In Ukraine, there are official holidays from the 1st to the 7th, and no state-run canteens will be open. And if you eat at cafes, you won't be able to stay within a budget of 500 rubles per day (even at non-holiday prices).
A relatively budget-friendly option is a place like Puzata Hata, but you have to travel there separately, and alcohol is prohibited there.
A real way to save on food is to cook yourselves. But again, with holiday markups on groceries. You'll need to buy groceries in one place (preferably in a supermarket for several reasons). Choose a menu that suits everyone. And does the house have a decent kitchen, utensils, and dishes? And who will cook?...
A huge plus of this option is that you can organize snacks right at the event location. =)
P.S. About poker. It's not necessary to play poker for real money. With a poker set (chips), it's fun to play even without money. Or, as an option, play for favors, such as doing the dishes or cleaning. And if you play for money, play for small amounts.
