From now on Ukrainian prisoners can serve their sentence in an ordinary prison or await one with more comfortable conditions. All you need to do is to be cooperative with the investigators and pay the official $US 300 a month for a VIP cell.

A whole commercial block has been especially constructed in Lukyanovsky isolation jail in Kiev for those awaiting trial.

The cells are roomy, light and well furnished and always have hot water in the tubs. The last is very important right now during summertime, when VIPs can take a shower whenever they like, while other prisoners only get the opportunity once a week. And all this for just $US 300 per month.

Beds and tables are not fastened to the floor here and a TV and fridge are always available for a VIP prisoner. They can also visit a doctor whenever they need to and order a meal from the best restaurant in the city. VIPs can roam freely in the corridors and take longer walks.

The prison administration is planning to open a museum dedicated to Yulia Timoshenko, who served time in this jail in the past.