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Moscow Outskirts

View the northern sprawl of the capital and the transition into the dense Moscow Region forests.

Northern Ural Mountains

Rugged, snow-capped peaks of the subpolar Urals mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.

Gulf of Ob

The world's longest estuary where the Ob River meets the Kara Sea, visible as a massive frozen expanse in winter.

Yamal Peninsula Border

The edge of the 'End of the World' peninsula, known for its extreme conditions and nomadic reindeer herding.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights from October to March, this side faces north, offering high chances to see the Northern Lights.

Permafrost Polygons

Fascinating geometric ground patterns caused by the freezing and thawing of the Arctic tundra.

Vast Siberian Taiga

Endless stretches of coniferous forest that define the Russian wilderness.

Western Siberian Oil Fields

Intricate grids of access roads and industrial infrastructure visible across the marshy lowlands.

Ob River Mainstream

The winding, multi-channeled path of one of Russia's great rivers snaking through the lowlands.

The Yenisei River

A dramatic view of this massive waterway as the flight begins its final descent into the Norilsk region.

Putorana Plateau Foothills

The western edges of the ancient basalt plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its flat-topped mountains.

Industrial Norilsk

The unique, stark industrial landscape and urban layout of the world's northernmost major city.