DME → UKK

Samara Bend

The iconic U-turn of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains, a major geographic landmark.

Southern Ural Range

More dramatic and rugged mountain peaks compared to the north, often snow-capped in winter.

Kazakh Steppe

The vast, arid 'Great Steppe' displaying unique earth tones and nomadic geological patterns.

Altai Foothills

The rising elevations of the Altai Mountains appearing on the horizon during the descent phase.

Ust-Kamenogorsk Confluence

Clear views of the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers as the plane lines up for landing.

Moscow Periphery

Aerial views of the sprawling Moscow suburbs and the industrial clusters of the Moscow Oblast shortly after takeoff.

Middle Volga

Crossing the massive Volga River near Ulyanovsk, where the water body widens significantly.

Central Urals

Dense forests and the lower, ancient ridges of the Ural Mountains marking the transition into Asia.

West Siberian Plain

The start of the world's largest flatland, characterized by numerous small lakes and agricultural patches.

Irtysh River North

The northern sweep of the Irtysh River as it flows toward the Siberian heartland.