Aigerim Boldrikova

Aigerim Boldrikova is a travel writer, translator, and Turkish language specialist with an academic background in Turkish Studies. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Turkish Philology from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (2015–2019). During her studies, she focused on Turkish language, literature, history, and culture.

In 2021, she continued her academic development through a Turkish Studies program at Istanbul University. In 2024, she completed advanced Turkish language training at Hacettepe University TOMER in Ankara.

Combined with years of professional translation experience, this educational background provides a strong foundation for researching and writing travel content about Turkey. Her work benefits from both academic knowledge and practical language expertise.

Over the years, Aigerim has traveled extensively across Turkey and explored many of the country's most important destinations. Her travels have included Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum, Bursa, Edirne, Canakkale, Kusadasi, and numerous smaller towns and regions. These firsthand experiences provide valuable insight into Turkish culture, local traditions, transportation, gastronomy, historical landmarks, and everyday life.

Fluent in Russian, Kazakh, Turkish, and English, she combines language expertise with cultural knowledge to create informative travel guides for international visitors. Her multilingual background helps her understand the questions travelers often have when planning a trip to Turkey.

Alongside her travel writing, Aigerim runs the Instagram blog @aykerim_muallim, where she shares educational content about Turkish language, culture, and daily life in Turkey. Through language-focused content and cultural insights, she helps learners better understand Turkish communication, traditions, and modern society.

Her articles focus on Turkish history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, archaeology, cultural attractions, local customs, food culture, museums, and practical travel planning. Every article is based on detailed research and supported by personal travel experience throughout Turkey.

As a contributor to Guided Istanbul Tours, Aigerim writes destination guides and travel articles that help visitors better understand Turkey and discover its rich cultural heritage, historical treasures, and unique travel experiences.