MCX → LED

Caspian Sea Coast

Immediate views of the turquoise Caspian waters and the sandy shorelines of Dagestan right after takeoff.

Sulak Canyon

A glimpse of the deep turquoise waters of the Sulak River winding through the dramatic canyon landscape.

Volga River Delta

To the northeast, the intricate maze of channels where the Volga meets the Caspian Sea is visible from high altitude.

Lake Ladoga

The massive expanse of Europe's largest lake appears as a deep blue sea just before the descent into St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg City Center

The Neva River, the Hermitage, and the gold domes of St. Isaac's Cathedral are often visible on the standard approach path.

Caucasus Foothills

Distant views of the rugged Dagestan mountains as the plane climbs away from the Caspian coast.

Black Earth Region

Vast, geometric agricultural patterns of the fertile Voronezh and Lipetsk regions during the mid-flight cruise.

Moscow Distant Skyline

On clear days, the sprawling urban mass and distant skyscrapers of the capital can be seen to the far west.

Gulf of Finland

During the final descent into Pulkovo, views of the Baltic Sea and the island fortress of Kronstadt are often visible.