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Ob River Bend

Dramatic views of the massive Ob River winding through the Altai region shortly after departure.

Novosibirsk Skyline

Distant views of Siberia's largest city and the Akademgorodok scientific hub to the north.

Central Ural Peaks

Clear perspectives of the more prominent and rugged central section of the Ural Mountains near Yekaterinburg.

Kama River Basin

The wide, blue expanse of the Kama River and its massive reservoirs near the city of Perm.

Taiga Forests

Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests that dominate the landscape between the Urals and Moscow.

Barnaul Cityscape

A clear view of the city of Barnaul and the industrial districts along the Ob River immediately after takeoff.

Kulunda Steppe

Vast agricultural patchworks and salt lakes characterizing the southern edge of the Western Siberian Plain.

Southern Urals

The weathered, older peaks of the Ural range visible as the flight transitions from Asia to Europe.

Samara Reservoir

Depending on the flight path, glimpses of the massive Volga River system to the south.