LED → UUA

St. Petersburg Cityscape

Panoramic views of the Neva River delta and the historic center immediately after takeoff from Pulkovo.

Lake Ladoga

The southern shores of Europe's largest freshwater lake are visible as the plane climbs northeast.

Rybinsk Reservoir

An enormous man-made sea on the Volga River, providing a stunning blue expanse against the green forests.

Yaroslavl

One of Russia's oldest cities, located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers.

Kama River Confluence

The approach into Tatarstan reveals the wide, winding paths of the Kama River system.

Valdai Hills

The highest part of Central Russia, featuring rolling hills and numerous small glacial lakes.

Tver Forests

Dense taiga-like forests and wetlands that characterize the landscape between the two capitals.

Nizhny Novgorod

From a distance, the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers can often be spotted on the horizon.

Tatarstan Plains

A transition to more open agricultural landscapes and vast fields as you approach Bugulma.

Oil Fields

During the final descent, look for the industrial infrastructure of the Romashkino oil field.