DME → KUF

M5 Highway

The 'Ural' federal highway cutting through the landscape, serving as a constant navigational landmark.

Central Black Earth

Geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields that change colors dramatically between seasons.

Penza Region

Bird's eye view of the Sura River valley and the southern reaches of the Volga Uplands.

Samarskaya Luka

The iconic U-shaped bend of the Volga River, a UNESCO biosphere reserve and the route's primary highlight.

Zhiguli Dam

Views of the massive hydroelectric station and the Tolyatti cityscape just before landing.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

The 'Zhiguli Sea', one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, stretching toward the horizon.

Moscow Outskirts

Aerial views of the southern residential and industrial belts of the Moscow region immediately after takeoff.

Oka River

Clear views of the winding Oka River near Kolomna, featuring its intricate floodplains.

Meshchera Lowlands

Vast stretches of mixed forests and wetlands characteristic of Central Russia.

Ryazan Panorama

A distant view of Ryazan, including the distinctive silhouette of its historical center.

Northern Zhiguli

The northern slopes of the limestone hills as the aircraft begins its final descent into Kurumoch.