LED → SIP

St. Petersburg Skyline

Excellent views of the Neva River, Peterhof, and the Gulf of Finland shortly after departure.

Lake Ilmen

A massive, shallow lake near Veliky Novgorod that dominates the landscape in the first 20 minutes.

Central Russian Upland

Rolling hills and a patchwork of forests and fields characteristic of the Tula and Orel regions.

Sea of Azov

The greenish-blue waters of the world's shallowest sea appear as the flight nears the peninsula.

Crimean Bridge

Depending on the specific arrival corridor, the 19km bridge over the Kerch Strait is visible on the left.

Crimean Mountains

Distant views of the mountain peaks rising in the south during the final descent into Simferopol.

Valdai Hills

Dense boreal forests and glacial landscapes of the Novgorod and Tver regions.

Black Soil Region

The vast, fertile agricultural heartland with striking geometric field patterns near Kursk.

Lake Sivash

The 'Rotten Sea' lagoons with unique salt formations and pinkish hues on the northern border of Crimea.

Perekop Isthmus

The narrow strip of land connecting Crimea to the mainland, surrounded by complex wetlands.

Simferopol Outskirts

A detailed view of the rural settlements and vineyards of the central Crimean steppe during landing.