ULV → SVX

Presidential Bridge

One of the longest bridges in Russia, spanning the Volga at Ulyanovsk, clearly visible during climb-out.

Ulyanovsk Skyline

A direct view of the city center and the high right bank of the Volga River.

Bugulma-Belebey Upland

Scenic rolling hills and agricultural mosaics spanning across the Republic of Tatarstan.

Middle Ural Foothills

The ancient, weathered peaks of the Urals appearing as the flight nears Yekaterinburg.

Yekaterinburg Outskirts

The expanding urban landscape and industrial parks on the eastern slopes of the Urals during final approach.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

The northern expanse of the Volga River, appearing like a massive inland sea shortly after departure.

Kama River Confluence

The meeting point of two of Russia's greatest rivers, creating a vast network of islands and channels.

Naberezhnye Chelny

A distant view of the industrial city skyline along the banks of the Kama River.

Udmurtia Taiga

Dense stretches of dark coniferous forests typical of the transition to the Ural region.