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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Departing passengers can witness the staggering scale of the Mir diamond mine, a massive open-pit vortex, alongside the industrial skyline of Mirny and the surrounding Siberian forest.
Departing passengers can witness the staggering scale of the Mir diamond mine, a massive open-pit vortex, alongside the industrial skyline of Mirny and the surrounding Siberian forest.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking expanse of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, along with a spectacular view of the Mir diamond mine immediately after takeoff.
The Right Side is significantly better because it provides a direct view into the massive Mir diamond pipe immediately after takeoff from Mirny, followed by panoramic views of the Lena River valley upon arrival in Yakutsk.
While both sides offer views of massive diamond mines, the Right Side is preferred for the final approach into Polyarny, providing a direct perspective of the Udachnaya pipe, one of the deepest man-made holes on Earth.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Mir Diamond Mine immediately after takeoff from Mirny, followed by excellent sun positioning for viewing the Ural Mountains and the Volga River basin during the westward journey.
The right side offers a world-class view of the Mir Mine diamond pit immediately after takeoff from Mirny, followed by the expansive West Siberian wetlands and the Novosibirsk Reservoir.
While both sides offer views of the vast Siberian wilderness, the Right Side provides a superior perspective of the rugged Central Siberian Plateau and a more dramatic descent over the mighty Yenisei River into Krasnoyarsk.