PEE → LED

Kama River Meanders

Spectacular aerial views of the wide Kama River looping through the Perm Krai shortly after takeoff.

Vast Northern Taiga

Dense, unbroken stretches of the Russian Boreal forest extending toward the Arctic horizon.

Lake Ladoga

A breathtaking crossing of Europe's largest lake, often featuring cargo ships and small islands.

Oreshek Fortress

The medieval island fortress located at the source of the Neva River where it meets Lake Ladoga.

St. Petersburg Panorama

Direct views of the Neva River, the Lakhta Center skyscraper, and the Gulf of Finland during the final approach.

Kirov Cityscape

A view of the industrial and urban layout of Kirov situated along the Vyatka River.

Vologda Landscapes

Rolling agricultural plains and traditional Russian rural settlements scattered throughout the Vologda region.

Rybinsk Reservoir

Distant views to the south of the massive Rybinsk Reservoir, one of the largest man-made bodies of water in the world.

Pushkin & Pavlovsk

On a southern approach, glimpses of the sprawling palace complexes and parks of the Tsar's village.