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Polar Ural Peaks

Dramatic, jagged peaks of the northernmost section of the Ural range, often snow-covered even in late spring.

Mount Narodnaya

Distant views of the highest peak in the Ural Mountains, standing at 1,895 meters.

The Europe-Asia Border

The flight path tracks parallel to the continental divide, offering a unique perspective on the boundary between two worlds.

Nizhny Tagil Industrial Zone

Vast industrial complexes and open-pit mines visible during the descent into the Yekaterinburg region.

Subpolar Glaciers

Small, high-altitude glaciers and perennial snow patches tucked into the shadows of the mountain ridges.

The Ob River Basin

Aerial views of the massive Ob River, one of the world's longest, as it meanders through the marshy lowlands.

West Siberian Taiga

A dense green carpet of coniferous forests interspersed with thousands of small lakes and peat bogs.

Salekhard Cityscape

The unique layout of the only city in the world located directly on the Arctic Circle, visible shortly after takeoff.

Gas Infrastructure

Fascinating patterns of pipelines and access roads serving the region's massive natural gas fields.