REN → LED

Kazan Panorama

Excellent views of the Tatarstan capital, including the white-walled Kremlin and the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka rivers.

Rybinsk Reservoir

Known as the 'Rybinsk Sea,' this enormous body of water is a dominant feature of the landscape mid-flight.

Veliky Novgorod

The historic cradle of Russia and Lake Ilmen are often visible on the horizon during the descent phase.

Lake Ladoga

Europe's largest lake provides a stunning backdrop on the right as the aircraft aligns for the approach into Pulkovo.

St. Petersburg Landmarks

On clear days, the Lakhta Center skyscraper and the Gulf of Finland are visible as the plane circles the city.

Orenburg Steppes

Expansive views of the Southern Ural plains and the winding Ural River immediately after takeoff.

Samara Bend

A view of the Volga River's most dramatic curve and the Zhiguli Mountains to the south.

Valdai Hills

Glacial landscapes and dense forests of the Valdai National Park during the mid-to-late stage of the flight.

Pulkovo Heights

Views of the southern residential districts of St. Petersburg and the Baltic Pearl area during the final descent.