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Lake Baikal

A glimpse of the world's deepest lake and its crystal-clear waters shortly after departing Irkutsk.

Baikal Mountains

The snow-capped peaks of the Baikal Range providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding plateau.

Lena River Meanders

The dramatic, winding loops of the Lena River as the aircraft begins its descent into the Ust-Kut region.

Osetrovo River Port

One of the largest river ports in Russia, visible as a bustling hub of cranes and ships near the arrival point.

BAM Railway

Spot sections of the Baikal-Amur Mainline railway tracks cutting through the dense wilderness.

Irkutsk City Skyline

Aerial views of the historic 'Paris of Siberia' and the administrative center of the region during initial climb.

Angara River

Watch the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal as it snakes north toward the Bratsk Reservoir.

Infinite Siberian Taiga

Vast stretches of untouched larch and pine forests that define the rugged landscape of Central Siberia.

Remote Settlements

Small, isolated logging villages and clearings that appear as tiny islands in the sea of forest.