NSK → GOJ

Norilsk Industrial Zone

The stark, surreal industrial landscape of the world's northernmost major city immediately after departure.

Ob River Basin

Intricate patterns of frozen lakes and meandering tributaries near the Gulf of Ob in the far north.

Polar Ural Peaks

Dramatic, snow-dusted mountain scenery as the flight crosses the northernmost section of the Ural range.

Gorky Reservoir

Known as the 'Gorky Sea,' this massive widening of the Volga River is clearly visible on the approach.

Oka-Volga Confluence

The spectacular meeting point of two of Russia's most significant rivers just before landing.

Yenisei River Crossing

Shortly after takeoff, view one of the world's largest river systems as it flows toward the Arctic Ocean.

Siberian Taiga

Vast, uninhabited stretches of coniferous forest that define the landscape of the West Siberian Plain.

Central Ural Ridges

The ancient, weathered peaks of the Urals marking the geographic border between Asia and Europe.

Nizhny Novgorod Skyline

A view of the city's historic center and the Kremlin as the plane aligns for the final descent.