Two big columns of people gathered near the central post office of KIev on Wednesday, Ukrainskaya Pravda reported.

Another large crowd was across the street, In total, three were over 2,000 people, mainly elderly and students.

Asked why they gathered, a woman from the crowed answered that they were heading to the National Bank. She said that they did not want dollar to rise in price.

Meanwhile, the situation was quiet near the National Bank, Institutskaya Street was blocked by metal detectors.