I am Bolaji Afolabi. I was born and raised in Nigeria, shaped by the energy of Lagos. I am a Partner at Globalclique – HireAfrica, and Lead Advisor at Ibugbe & Partners. I never expected Russia to become part of my story. Still, through my higher education studies in the Russian Federation — and the everyday work of learning to navigate a country most people back home know only through headlines — I came to genuinely love it. Leveraging strategic collaboration with my team and network, I started Africa to Russia (africatorussia.com) to help anyone curious about Russia find clear answers: where to start, what to expect, and how to navigate everyday life, whether as a student, tourist, business traveller, or professional. This blog is a first-hand, practical account of that journey — for anyone considering a trip to the Russian Federation.
