SVX → RTW

Yekaterinburg Skyline

A clear view of the Iset River and the high-rise buildings of Yekaterinburg immediately after takeoff from Koltsovo.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

One of the largest reservoirs in the world, appearing like a massive inland sea near the city of Tolyatti.

Zhiguli Mountains

The scenic limestone hills of the Samara Bend where the Volga River makes a sharp 180-degree turn.

Industrial Tolyatti

The sprawling AvtoVAZ factory complexes and the Soviet-era urban planning of the 'Russian Detroit'.

The Volga Mainstream

The majestic descent into Saratov follows the path of the Volga, providing a scale of its immense width.

Southern Ural Foothills

The low, rolling ridges of the southern Ural Mountains as the flight transitions from the Sverdlovsk to Bashkortostan regions.

Belaya River

The winding silver ribbon of the Belaya River (Agidel) snaking through the agricultural plains of Bashkortostan.

Engels City

The industrial layout of Engels, located directly across the Volga from Saratov, visible during the final descent.

Orenburg Steppes

Vast stretches of golden agricultural fields and steppe landscapes that characterize the border between Europe and Asia.