EGO → GOJ

Belgorod Cityscape

Immediate views of Belgorod city and the surrounding chalk hills shortly after takeoff from EGO.

Kursk Magnetic Anomaly

The world's largest iron-ore basin; look for massive open-pit mines and unique geological patterns to the west.

Oka River Bend

Spectacular views of the winding Oka River as the flight approaches the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

On final approach, the historic brick fortress and the 'Strelka' confluence are often visible from the left.

Meshchera Lowlands

Dense pine and birch forests of the northern Ryazan and Vladimir regions appearing as a green carpet.

Stary Oskol Industrial Hub

Views of the heavy industrial complexes and the Oskol River valley to the southeast.

Upper Don River

The early reaches of the mighty Don River snaking through the agricultural heartland of Lipetsk.

Lipetsk Steelworks

The massive Novolipetsk Steel plant is often visible as a sprawling industrial landmark on the horizon.

Central Black Earth Region

A patchwork of high-yield agricultural fields that change colors dramatically with the seasons.