NSK → VKO

Arctic Tundra

Stark, beautiful landscapes of the Taimyr Peninsula characterized by permafrost patterns and seasonal snow cover.

Gulf of Ob

The massive estuary where the Ob River meets the Kara Sea, often filled with dramatic ice floes even in late spring.

Northern Ural Peaks

The more rugged and dramatic northern section of the Urals, often retaining snow caps throughout the year.

Komi Virgin Forests

The largest expanse of untouched boreal forest in Europe, appearing as a deep emerald sea of conifers.

Moscow Ring Road (MKAD)

The dense urban sprawl and intricate highway interchanges as the plane descends into the Moscow metropolitan area.

Putorana Plateau

A glimpse of the vast, UNESCO-listed basalt plateau rising to the east shortly after takeoff from Norilsk.

Yenisei River Crossing

One of the world's most powerful river systems, visible as a wide, winding ribbon of water cutting through the tundra.

West Siberian Plain

An endless patchwork of thousands of thermokarst lakes and marshy wetlands typical of the Siberian lowlands.

Central Ural Mountains

The ancient geological border between Asia and Europe, featuring rounded peaks and deep forested valleys.

Moscow City Center

On the final approach to Vnukovo, the iconic Stalinist skyscrapers and the Kremlin are often visible in the distance.