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Krasnodar Reservoir

A stunning view of the 'Kuban Sea' right after takeoff, especially impressive in the morning light.

Volga River Bend

Aerial perspective of the massive Volga River, often showing the scales of its dams and shipping lanes.

Samarskaya Luka

If the flight path trends slightly north, look for the unique U-turn of the Volga around the Zhiguli Mountains.

Ural Taiga

Dense, dark green coniferous forests that dominate the landscape as you enter the Sverdlovsk region.

Ural Lakes

A constellation of small lakes scattered around the Yekaterinburg outskirts during the final approach.

Krasnodar City Center

Aerial view of the city's urban layout and the Kuban Stadium shortly after departure.

Kuban Steppes

The geometric patchwork of Russia's most fertile agricultural lands stretching to the horizon.

Don River Winding

Glances of the Don River as the flight path crosses from the Southern Federal District toward the Volga.

Saratov Industrial Zones

View of the industrial infrastructure and urban sprawl near the Volga riverbanks.

Ural Foothills

The first sightings of the ancient, weathered peaks marking the boundary between Europe and Asia.