DME → KZN

Domodedovo Countryside

Lush landscapes and scattered dacha settlements of the southern Moscow region during the initial climb.

Meshchera Lowlands

A bird's eye view of the dense, marshy forests and peat bogs of the Vladimir and Ryazan regions.

Oka River Bends

The winding curves of the Oka river as it meanders through the Russian Plain towards its confluence.

Volga River Bank

Stunning vistas of the mighty Volga, Russia's longest river, appearing as a silver ribbon on the northern horizon.

Kazan Kremlin

The historic white-stone fortress and the turquoise-domed Kul Sharif Mosque frequently visible on the left during approach.

Agricultural Mosaics

Expansive geometric patterns of agricultural land in the Central Russian Upland stretching to the south.

Sura River Valley

The picturesque valley of the Sura river, a major tributary of the Volga, cutting through the plains.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

The massive expanse of the Volga-Kama confluence, which looks like an inland sea from high altitude.

Tatarstan Plains

The rhythmic patterns of the Tatar agricultural heartland and small rural villages as the plane nears the airport.