Anyone travel to Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine? Anyone live there?

Would love travel tips and information about shopping, dining and traveler's apartment accomodations in Simferopol from those familiar with the city. We hope to travel to the region within the next several months.

I have driven through Simferopol. Actually, I was in the passenger's seat. My father-in-law was driving. Why would you travel to Simferopol? If you are going to Crimea, there are a lot better places to spend your time. Crimea is highly recommended however. Yalta has a ton of accomodations and plenty to do. Simferopol is not on the coast, and the coast is really where most people would want to stay, with day trips to places on the interior.