DME → TAS

Volga River Delta

The massive, winding patterns of the Volga river system near Saratov and Samara.

Ustyurt Plateau

Dramatic cliffs and weathered desert formations that mark the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Aral Sea Basin

The hauntingly beautiful remnants of the Aral Sea and the vast salty desert of the Aralkum.

Kyzylkum Desert

Endless waves of red sand dunes and sparse vegetation characteristic of Central Asia.

Tashkent City Center

A clear view of the Tashkent TV tower and the organized grid of the Uzbek capital's modern center.

Moscow Ring Road

Bird's-eye view of Moscow's urban sprawl and the dense forests surrounding Domodedovo.

Torgay Plateau

The transition from Russian forests to the vast, open grasslands of Northern Kazakhstan.

Tien Shan Mountains

Distant snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan appearing during the descent.

Chirchiq Industrial Zone

The industrial heartland outside Tashkent, visible as the plane lines up for the runway.