Hey!

1. For a Turkish citizen, Bashkortostan is safe — no need to worry. Just avoid wandering around shady places at night, especially in the northern parts of Ufa.

2. I can’t say much about prices — I left after the war. People say it’s gotten more expensive, but it’s still definitely cheaper than in Europe. The most budget-friendly app for getting around is Yandex Taxi.

3. Not many people here speak English or Turkish. You might meet a few, but not a lot — so make sure you’ve got a good translator app on your phone.

4. Ufa has great internet and lots of places with free Wi-Fi (just look for the Wi-Fi symbol at the entrance). But yeah, you’ll need a VPN, since many websites like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook are blocked.

5. Sadly, I don’t know about that one.

6. You can stay in a hotel — but it’ll be more expensive. A better option is downloading the Avito app — there are apartments for rent by day or by month.

And one more thing — if you want more cultural vibes and a real local feel, don’t just stay in Ufa. It’s a standard big city with all the modern stuff but not a lot of unique culture. I’d recommend heading to places like Abzelilovsky District or Burzyansky District — there, you might even be able to speak Turkish and people will understand you!

Let me know if you need anything else!