Passengers can enjoy views of the sprawling industrial complexes of Nizhnekamsk and the flat, forested terrain of the Tatarstan region.
The right side offers the most dramatic views, including the massive Rybinsk Reservoir mid-flight and an incredible perspective of Lake Ladoga and the Neva River during the descent into St. Petersburg.
The left side provides the most dramatic views, featuring the snow-capped Greater Caucasus Mountains and the ruggedly beautiful meeting point of the Pontic Alps and the Turkish Black Sea coastline.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Greater Caucasus Mountains as you approach Azerbaijan, along with potential views of the winding Volga River system during the first half of the journey.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the flat Russian steppes to the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Pamir-Alay mountain system during the descent into Tajikistan.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography when flying eastward and provides the most dramatic views of the central Ural mountain ridges and the expansive Kama River basin.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography on this westbound route, providing excellent views of the Kama and Volga rivers, Nizhny Novgorod's distant lights, and the Moscow skyline during the descent into Domodedovo.
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Volga River's northern bends and provides a better perspective of the historic towns along the route and the final approach into Sheremetyevo.