NER → VKO

Lena River Basin

The flight path crosses near the headwaters of this massive river, showing vast, untouched wetlands.

Central Siberian Plateau

Endless stretches of ancient taiga forest and volcanic plateaus that remain largely uninhabited.

Yenisey River

A spectacular crossing of one of the world's most powerful rivers, often frozen or filled with ice floes in winter.

Northern Ural Mountains

The dramatic geographic border between Asia and Europe, featuring snow-capped peaks and deep valleys.

Russian North Taiga

The landscape shifts to the bogs and forests of the Vologda region as you approach the European heartland.

Stanovoy Range

Visible shortly after takeoff, these rugged mountains define the southern border of Yakutia.

Angara River

Look for the winding blue ribbon of the Angara, the only river flowing out of Lake Baikal.

The Volga Bend

A stunning view of Europe's longest river as it sweeps through the Kazan and Samara regions.

Southern Moscow Suburbs

On the final approach to Vnukovo, the expansive urban sprawl of southern Moscow comes into view.