KJA → KRR

Yenisei River

Aerial view of the powerful Yenisei river cutting through the Siberian landscape immediately after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk.

Southern Ural Mountains

Crossing the ancient, weathered peaks of the Urals near the Kazakhstan border, marking the boundary between Asia and Europe.

Volgograd Panorama

Views of the sprawling city of Volgograd and the monumental 'The Motherland Calls' statue visible on Mamayev Kurgan.

Volga River Crossing

A spectacular crossing of the widest section of Europe's longest river as it flows toward the Caspian Sea.

The Don River Basin

Dramatic meandering loops of the Don River through the fertile black-earth soil regions of Southern Russia.

Greater Caucasus Range

On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus are visible to the south during the final 30 minutes of flight.

West Siberian Taiga

Vast, endless stretches of dense coniferous forests and marshes typical of the West Siberian Lowland.

Ob River Floodplains

Intricate patterns of the Ob River's tributaries and floodplains, appearing like silver veins from high altitude.

Central Ural Ridge

Views of the more rugged and forested central sections of the Ural mountain range.

Samara Bend

The dramatic 180-degree curve of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains near Samara.

Tsimlyansk Reservoir

One of the largest man-made reservoirs in Russia, looking like a massive inland sea.

Kuban Steppes

The geometric patchwork of sunflower and wheat fields that define the 'breadbasket' of Russia near Krasnodar.