Ufa Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Cheap, unspoilt 


Con

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  Not many restaurants around. 


In a nutshell

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  See it before McDonalds arrives! 

 

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Everything you need to know about friendly Ufa

Everything you need to know about friendly Ufa, Ufa

 ishkayev Says:  This is an article by David CoppardThere's a form of travel planning where you consult brochures and travel agents about destinations, then pick the one that best meets your vacation requirements. This is how Thomas Cook and people who are concerned about your well-being... 

Window "Shopping"

Window "Shopping", Ufa

 icepryncyss Says:  Ufa, like many cities and towns in Russia, has a lot of old homes with very decorative window frames. They are anywhere and everywhere, and they are worth a walk through town to appreciate!Here are just a few to entice you: 

How to rent a very nice apartment in Ufa

How to rent a very nice  apartment in Ufa, Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  I'm glad that I could help foreigners in my city - Ufa. If you want to rent a nice short-term or long-term apartment in Ufa, please, use this site - http://lime-ufa.ru/business/apartments/ - there are you can see a lot of different apartments (which located in the center of... 

Apartments in Ufa

Apartments in Ufa, Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  Now days u can rent a very good apartment in Ufa. It's not difficult, because you can use the help of local agency - Lime. The company operates in a vast range of business traveling (transfer, short-term and long-term apartments, interpreting, city tours etc.). 

Walking around the town

Walking around the town, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  It was deadly freezing, but fun. 

Mecca of Russian Muslim

Mecca of Russian Muslim, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  I did not know Ufa is the mecca of Russian muslim.I met several religious people and like them very much.They are very friendly and expect family values a lot like Asian people. 

Memorial Park for Victory

Memorial Park for Victory, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  Park for WWII Victory ~~~Russia was on our side at that time.......I have just remembered........^^* 

Hotels  

Amaks Tourist Hotel

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Azimut Hotel Ufa

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Nightlife  

..party..: Nightlife in Ufa

..party..: Nightlife in Ufa, Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  There are few good nightclubs in Ufa. The best one is Jet nightclub. It's situated in the historical part of Ufa on Pushkin Street. It has a large dance floor and 2 bars on the 3rd floor, bowling on the second floor and a restaurant on the first floor. As I know the best... 

Transportation  

Big Bus

Big Bus, Ufa

 JacobDavidson Says:  It was cheap and comfortable, I traveled in the city by bus, tram and walk, and I had no problem with transport. 

Transportation at Ufa

Transportation at Ufa, Ufa

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Local Customs  

Bashkir Food

Bashkir Food, Ufa

 icepryncyss Says:  Ufa is the capital of the republic of Bashkortostan, the national home of the Bashkir people. The Bashkirs are traditionally a nomadic people, of Turkic origin, and with an Islamic cultural tradition. And they have food that's as fun to say as it is delicious to eat!There... 

Muslims in Ufa.

Muslims in Ufa., Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  You should know that Bashkortostan is a muslim republic, but muslims here are not so orthodox as in Chechnya (republic within the Russian Federation) or Iraq. Some large nationalities of Bashkortostan - Russians, Tatars, Bashkirs, Ukranians, etc. Bashkirs and Tatars... 

At the bar

At the bar, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  Vodka is the one you should try~~~~~but not too much......^^* 

Warnings Or Dangers  

How to behave with police in Ufa

How to behave with police in Ufa, Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  Once you arrive in Ufa, always keep your documents with you but remember to keep them in a safe place! It's a good idea to make a photocopies of your documents. Police can ask you to see your documents on the street. If u are asked, please, remain calm! If your visa has been... 

Take care

Take care, Ufa

 Gerrem Says:  Take care of all the things you have. Ufa isn't a safe place at all. Normally you mustn't be afraid...but when you are careful, it's always better. 

What to Pack  

Sanitary products

Sanitary products, Ufa

 Gerrem Says:   Sanitary products are not easy to get. Better to have them in your bag! 

Off The Beaten Path  

View from Hotel Russia

View from Hotel Russia, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  Theater for Drama with Lenin StatusThe first impression - Police looks unfriendly.......But I change my mind after visiting Moscow......^^*Ufa policemen are naive and humane in some senses, I think. 

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Your safety in Ufa, Russia

Your safety in Ufa, Russia, Ufa

 Sarbayka Says:  You may be safer in Ufa if u'll keep the rules for your safety:1) Don't walk alone in the dark time or at nights, especially if you are in Chernikovka, Shaksha, Dok. The most safety streets in Ufa are - Lenina St., Prospekt Oktyabrya, 50 let Oktyabrya.2)Change your money... 

Industrial centre in the Western Urals

Industrial centre in the Western Urals, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  Did you know the Bashkortostan State is one of the richest Russian states?How?Yes..................Petroleum !!!The Novo-Ufa Petroleum Refinery, Inc. (NOVOIL) is one of the largest enterprises of the Russian Federation in terms of output of high-quality petroleum products.... 

Russkaya Pravoslav-maya Tserkov

Russkaya Pravoslav-maya Tserkov, Ufa

 snowdoggie Says:  You can feel real different Russia here.Since more muslim believers than ones of Russian Orthodox, the Russian Orthodox Church here is quite small. But the inside of the church is bearutifully decorated and quite impressive.Must SEE!!!!! Very friendly people here.They know... 

The Place

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 Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia - Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan, the republic within the Russian Federation. It is one of the industrial centres in the Western Urals between The Agidel' (Belaya) and the Ufa rivers. Ufa industry... 

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Q:  Please could someone confirm the address of::geo-tour. i have an address which reads ...450092,street PYSHKINA,h,59/61. i... 

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A: To the poster above me: Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan, Russia. To the OP: It sounds to me like you have been scammed. This is an expensive lesson to learn,... 

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Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia

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 Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan, the republic within the Russian Federation. It is one of the industrial centres in the Western Urals between The Agidel' (Belaya) and the Ufa rivers. Ufa industry... 

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Ufa - the pearl of Bashkortostan

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 I've been twice in Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan It's at the south end of the Ural mountains. I was there for 6 weeks to finsh my diploma in business administration. I worked for an institute... 

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Ufa : Mecca of Russian Muslim

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 There were here for celebrating the Indepence day of Baskitorian Republic. They are very proud of this~~~ 

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A Glimpse and An Impression

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 I was only in Ufa for a week, but I got to sample a lot! Ufa is decidedly different than "Russian" Russia, most obviously because it is the capital of the Bashkir nation (politically, the "state" is... 

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Brass monkeys

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 A bus ride east of the city brought me to the house of a relative of a friend for my first experience of banya. 

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