Ufa is a beautiful city that has a number of beautiful parks and trails to explore. There are statues all over the city that are interesting to look at and take pictures of. There are also a number of cafes, which are my favorite place to hang out. The workers at these cafes are friendly, provide great service, and sometimes they even speak English. The ones who do speak English seem very interested in getting to know foreigners and practicing their English. People around town are very friendly, and willing to help foreigners if they are able to. Ufa also has many restaurants and malls, with just about every store you could need. The malls are high quality and nice to shop in. Right now it is fall in Ufa, and the changing colors are beautiful. It is nice to look out over the river and see all of the trees that are turning different colors. The weekends are fun because there are a lot of weddings, and you can go to the park and see people dressed up and celebrating. The local food is delicious, especially the Bashkir meat and potato buns. These are cheap, and taste great! There are a number of people in Ufa who are interested in religion one way or another. Some know a lot about the Bible, but just haven’t had their eyes opened to the truth yet. People are open to talking to foreigners about religion and culture, which provides opportunities for sharing the Gospel and building a relationship with them. Kimberlie D.