SVO → REN

Moscow Suburbs

Clear views of the northern Moscow districts and the dense forest belts of the Podmoskovye region shortly after takeoff.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

A massive expanse of the Volga River, looking more like an inland sea, visible near the midpoint of the journey.

Zhiguli Mountains

The only significant mountain range in the European part of Russia outside the Urals and Caucasus, located within the Samara Bend.

Tolyatti Cityscape

The sprawling industrial layout of Russia's automotive capital and the massive AvtoVAZ production complex.

Pre-Ural Foothills

The landscape transitions from flat plains to the gentle rolling hills marking the approach to the Ural region.

Moscow City View

Distant views of the Moscow International Business Center skyscrapers if the flight path departs toward the southeast.

Ryazan Steppe

An aerial tapestry of agricultural fields and ancient trade routes spanning the Ryazan and Penza regions.

Syzran Bridge

The historic Alexander Rail Bridge crossing the Volga, visible as a tiny silver thread across the water.

Southern Steppes

Vast, open horizons showing the transition to the arid grasslands that stretch toward the Kazakhstan border.

Ural River

During the final descent into Orenburg, you can spot the Ural River, which traditionally marks the boundary between Europe and Asia.