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Lena River Curves

Immediately after takeoff from Ust-Kut, witness the serpentine path of the Lena River as it snakes through the Siberian landscape.

Baikal Mountain Range

Views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks that separate the high Siberian plateau from the Lake Baikal basin.

Dense Siberian Taiga

An endless expanse of dark coniferous forest, offering a sense of the immense scale and isolation of the Russian wilderness.

Lake Baikal Horizon

During the final approach, the deep blue expanse of the world's deepest lake often appears on the eastern horizon.

Central Siberian Plateau

Observe the geologically ancient, rolling hills and deeply incised valleys that define this remote region.

Angara River Valley

As you descend into Irkutsk, follow the wide course of the Angara River, the only outlet flowing from Lake Baikal.

Irkutsk City View

A comprehensive view of the regional capital's urban layout, including the mixture of Soviet-era blocks and traditional wooden architecture.

Trans-Siberian Context

Spot the infrastructure connecting this remote north-south corridor to the main east-west arterial railways of Russia.