TJM → NOJ

The Mighty Ob River

A spectacular crossing of one of the world's longest rivers, often appearing as a massive blue artery through the green landscape.

Gas Flares

Distant orange flames from oil and gas extraction sites create a surreal 'land of fire' look, especially visible in twilight.

Vasyugan Swamp Fringe

The edge of one of the largest swamp systems in the world, featuring unique peat bog formations and tea-colored water.

Oil Field Infrastructure

The intricate spiderweb of service roads and pipelines connecting the remote drilling sites of the Yamal-Nenets region.

Noyabrsk Approach

Excellent views of the city's Soviet-era planned layout and industrial zones just before touchdown.

Irtysh River Meanders

Exquisite views of the silver, winding loops of the Irtysh river as it snakes through the West Siberian Plain.

Tobolsk Panorama

Distant views of the historic Tobolsk skyline and its unique white-stone Kremlin near the confluence of rivers.

Endless Taiga

A vast, unbroken carpet of coniferous forest that showcases the scale of the Russian wilderness.

Frozen Wetlands

In winter, the complex network of marshes transforms into a geometric pattern of white and grey frost.