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The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, specifically during the final third of the flight when the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan mountain range come into view as you approach Bishkek.

The right side offers the most dramatic views, particularly during the approach to Samara where the aircraft typically follows the majestic curve of the Volga River and the Zhiguli Mountains.

The left side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit and the Curonian Lagoon during the descent into Kaliningrad, as well as views of the Russian heartland during the initial climb.

The left side is generally preferred for the scenic approach into St. Petersburg, often offering views of the Gulf of Finland and the city's western districts during the descent.

The right side provides a superior vantage point for the major river systems of Central Russia, including the Don and the expansive Volga reservoirs, plus the urban landscape of Penza.

The left side offers superior views of the historic Nizhny Novgorod city center, the Kremlin, and the massive scale of the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly during the early phase of the flight.

The Right Side is generally superior for this short hop, offering the best views of the meandering Seversky Donets River and a more panoramic perspective of the Don River delta and Rostov city landmarks during the approach into Platov.

The right side offers a spectacular view of the massive Lebedinsky iron ore mines and a better perspective of the Oka River valley during the descent into Moscow.

The left side offers a superior view of the massive Krasnodar Reservoir during the final descent and the potential to spot the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains on the southern horizon during clear weather.