SIP → ROV

Crimean Bridge

A massive engineering feat spanning 19 kilometers across the Kerch Strait, connecting the Crimean Peninsula to the Taman Peninsula.

Kerch Strait

The narrow waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov, typically filled with cargo ships waiting to pass through the strait.

Taman Peninsula

View the rolling hills and extensive vineyards of the Krasnodar Krai, often appearing as a lush green contrast to the sea.

Don River Delta

A complex network of channels, islands, and wetlands where the Don River meets the Sea of Azov, exceptionally scenic during the golden hour.

Sivash Lagoon

Known as the 'Rotten Sea', these shallow, hypersaline lagoons often display vibrant pink and orange hues from salt-loving algae.

Crimean Steppes

Expansive agricultural landscapes of Northern Crimea featuring geometric field patterns and rural settlements.

Taganrog Bay

The northeastern arm of the Sea of Azov, where the water turns a distinct greenish-brown due to its shallow depth and sediment.

Taganrog City

A historic port city and the birthplace of Anton Chekhov, visible along the coastline during the descent phase.