ARH → NNM

Northern Dvina Delta

A complex network of river channels and islands visible immediately after takeoff from Arkhangelsk.

Mezen Bay Coastline

Views of the White Sea's eastern shores where the land meets the cold Arctic waters.

Kanin Peninsula

Distant views of the narrow strip of land separating the White Sea from the Barents Sea to the north.

Arctic Tundra

The dramatic transition from dark taiga forests to the vast, open, lake-potted arctic plains.

Thermokarst Lakes

Thousands of small, perfectly round lakes formed by permafrost patterns, unique to this sub-arctic region.

Arkhangelsk Taiga

Deep, dense boreal forests that dominate the first half of the journey southward from the coast.

Mezen River Basin

Crossing the winding Mezen River, one of the last large rivers in Europe without dams or major industrialization.

Timan Ridge

Ancient, weathered hills that rise slightly above the surrounding flat tundra, marking a geological boundary.

Pechora River Delta

Dramatic views of the massive Pechora River as it snakes towards the Barents Sea during the final descent.

Reindeer Herding Grounds

Vast stretches of the Nenets territory where traditional nomadic paths and camps may be visible from low altitudes.