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Bosphorus Strait

Stunning views of the bridges connecting Europe and Asia immediately after departure from Istanbul.

Caucasus Horizon

On clear days, the distant snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus Range may be visible to the far south.

Kama River System

Views of the massive reservoirs and industrial river hubs of the Tatarstan and Bashkortostan regions.

Ural Mountains

The ancient, forested ridges that mark the geographic border between Europe and Asia during the descent.

Black Sea Coast

Expansive views of the Anatolian coastline transitioning into the deep blue of the Black Sea.

Don River Basins

Observation of the vast, geometric patterns of the southern Russian agricultural heartland.

Volgograd

The sprawling urban landscape along the banks of the massive Volga River is often visible mid-flight.

Central Russian Steppe

A seemingly endless horizon of plains that transforms into a stark white wilderness in winter.