The name Ufa comes from the Ufa River on which the city lies, but the origin of the river's name is disputed. The Russian linguist See more

Ufa is the capital of the republic and, within the framework of the administrative divisions, it also serves as the administrative center of Ufimsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative center, it is, together with twenty-four See more

Ufa Station is linked to the rest of Russia, being on a historic branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Ufa is the only city connected to Moscow by more than one federal highway. The M7 motorway links the city to Kazan and Moscow and the M5 motorway See more

The bodies of local self-government of Ufa are:
• Council: A representative body consisting of 35 deputies for four years.
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Early history of the surrounding area of Ufa dates back to Paleolithic times. Presumably, from the 5th to 16th centuries there was a medieval city on the site of Ufa. On the See more

According to Forbes, in 2013, Ufa was the best city in Russia for business among cities with a population of over one million.
Many urban … See more

Ufa is situated in Eastern Europe near its land boundary with Northern Asia, at the confluence of the Belaya (Agidel) and Ufa Rivers, … See more