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Ural Mountain Range

The dominant silhouette of the Polar and Subpolar Urals visible on the western horizon throughout much of the flight.

The Ob River

Dramatic views of one of the world's longest rivers as it snakes through the Western Siberian Plain.

Arctic Tundra

The unique frozen landscape and permafrost patterns visible when departing from the far north.

Yekaterinburg Approach

Clear views of the city's growing skyline and the Shirokaya Rechka district during the descent into Koltsovo.

Novy Urengoy Gas Fields

Aerial view of the industrial infrastructure surrounding the gas capital of Russia shortly after takeoff.

West Siberian Taiga

Endless expanses of coniferous forests and dense wetlands characteristic of the northern Tyumen region.

Ob River Tributaries

A complex network of meandering small rivers and marshes that feed into the massive Ob River system.