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Rybinsk Reservoir

Known as the 'Rybinsk Sea,' this enormous man-made lake is a highlight of the mid-flight scenery.

Yaroslavl Panorama

Views of one of Russia's oldest cities, famous for its numerous white-stone churches and golden domes.

Lake Ladoga

Spectacular views of Europe's largest lake. Look for the rugged southern coastline and Shlisselburg fortress.

Neva River Source

See the exact point where the Neva River begins its journey from Lake Ladoga toward the Baltic Sea.

St. Petersburg Skyline

Clear views of the Lakhta Center skyscraper and the Gulf of Finland as the plane makes its final turn for landing.

Kama River Valley

Aerial views of the winding Kama River and the industrial landscape of Naberezhnye Chelny shortly after takeoff.

Nizhny Novgorod

Potential views of the historic city where the Oka and Volga rivers meet, depending on the specific air corridor.

Northern Taiga

Extensive stretches of dense coniferous forests characteristic of the Vologda and Leningrad regions.

Pushkin & Catherine Palace

On southern approaches to Pulkovo, the turquoise and gold of the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo is often visible.

Pulkovo Observatory

A close-up view of the historic 19th-century observatory located on the hills just south of the airport.