Cheap Ufa Vacation Packages
The capital of Republic of Bashkortostan in Russia, Ufa is the industrial, scientific, economic, and cultural hub of the republic. It is one of the largest cities in Russia and is located around 1360 kilometers southeast of Moscow. Nature has endowed this city with unique beauty. In Ufa, side by side with mountain ridges are wonderful lowlands. Large areas of the steppe alternate with thick wild woodlands. The beauty of the landscape in Ufa is enhanced by several lakes and rivers.
Places of Interest in Ufa
Bashkortostan National Museum
Housed in a renovated art nouveau building, Bashkortostan National Museum features two rooms downstairs dedicated to the natural environment while the upstairs rooms are dedicated to culture. The most interesting exhibits of the museum are on Bashkir history and current events. All the descriptions here are in Russian only.
Nesterov Art Gallery
Located two blocks west of ul Lenina, Nesterov Art Gallery is a small but interesting gallery. The gallery features an assorted collection of the art work by Ufa native Mikhail Nesterov. Nesterov Art Gallery also contains 50 paintings by Ukranian futurist David Burlyuk. These paintings were left by David Burlyuk while he was escaping from Red Army at the time of Civil War.
Burzhuika
An excellent place to visit for foodies, Burzhuika is located outside the center on pl Lenina. It is the hippest location for drink, dinner, and hookah in the city. The food served here is delicious and is served in well sized proportions.