I am Bolaji Afolabi. I was born and raised in Nigeria, shaped by the energy of Lagos. I never expected Russia to become part of my life story. But through my master’s studies at Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, and the everyday work of learning to navigate a country most people back home only know through headlines, I came to genuinely love it. I started Africa to Russia to help anyone curious about this country find clear, honest answers — where to start, what to expect, and how to actually thrive here. This blog is my first-hand, practical account of that journey, written for anyone considering the same path, wherever you’re starting from.
