Ufa is a city with an ancient and rich history. Visiting it, you sense its national character, the uniqueness of this regional capital, ,the Republic of Bashkortostan which lies on the border of Europe and Asia. The city was founded as a fortress in the 16th century, protecting the eastern borders of the country and the local population from the attacks of the Steppe tribes. Lying at the meeting point of two civilizations — the West and the East – the city acts as a bridge between the two of them. Today, Ufa is a major city with a population of a million. It’s one of the leading economic, scientific and cultural centers in Russia. Host Nadezhda Lebedeva visits the city’s site and finds out how the Gold of the Sarmats was found, what’s so special about the Khazar mammoth and what the «Universal Messenger», the Sterlitamaksky Meteorite looks like.