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Ob River Valley

Stunning views of one of the world's largest river systems with its intricate network of braids and oxbow lakes.

Polar Ural Peaks

On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped silhouette of the northernmost Ural Mountains is visible to the west.

Taiga Transition

Observe the ecological shift as the barren tundra gives way to the first hardy coniferous forests of the Siberian Taiga.

Gas Field Infrastructure

The glow of gas flares and the complex network of pipelines belonging to the region's massive energy sector.

Pur River Confluence

Aerial view of the winding Pur River as it approaches the industrial hub of Tarko-Sale.

Arctic Circle Boundary

Witness the stark transition of the landscape at the very edge of the polar circle near Salekhard.

Thermokarst Lakes

Thousands of small, perfectly circular lakes formed by thawing permafrost create a mosaic across the tundra.

Yamal Tundra

An endless, treeless expanse of moss and lichen stretching toward the Kara Sea in the far north.

Nomadic Routes

In winter and spring, you may spot the faint tracks of Nenets reindeer herder migrations across the snow.