NVI → LED

Kyzylkum Desert

Vast stretches of red sand and unique desert formations visible immediately after departing Navoi.

Aral Sea Basin

The stark and haunting geography of the receding Aral Sea, showing the environmental transformation of the region.

Volga River

Aerial views of Europe's longest river as it winds through the Russian heartland near Samara.

Northern Taiga

A beautiful transition from arid steppes to the deep green coniferous forests of Northwestern Russia.

Lake Ladoga

A massive expanse of water visible on the left during the descent, representing Europe's largest lake.

Nurata Mountains

Rugged peaks and ridges located just north of Navoi, offering dramatic relief early in the flight.

Mugodzhary Hills

The southern-most tip of the Ural Mountain range, appearing as rolling hills in Western Kazakhstan.

Oka River Meanders

Intricate river loops and fertile floodplains as the aircraft crosses the Central Russian Upland.

Rybinsk Reservoir

An enormous man-made reservoir on the Volga River that looks like an inland sea from high altitude.

St. Petersburg Suburbs

Views of the Neva River and the historical outskirts of the imperial capital during the final descent.