Passengers will see the urban layout of Abakan city and the scenic confluence of the Yenisei and Abakan rivers, set against the backdrop of distant Sayan mountain peaks.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions, particularly the rugged Central Siberian Plateau and the world-renowned Putorana Plateau as you approach Norilsk.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Sayan mountain ranges and provides a more direct perspective of Lake Baikal's southern tip during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a more dramatic perspective of the untamed Siberian wilderness, including the world's largest swamp system and the more rugged northern stretches of the Ural Mountains.
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior perspective of the rugged Western Sayan mountain range upon departure, the sweeping bends of the Volga River, and better lighting conditions for most daylight flights heading west.