Passengers on the left side can enjoy a panoramic view of the Izhevsk Pond and the city's industrial skyline during the initial climb.
The right side offers spectacular views of Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and the vast northern landscapes of Russia with better lighting conditions away from the direct sun.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the Russian Heartland, including the spectacular confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers at Nizhny Novgorod and the historic towns of the Golden Ring.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography on this eastbound route and provides a clearer view of the vast Kama River reservoirs and the more dramatic northern sections of the Central Ural Mountains.