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Kama River Meanders

Shortly after takeoff, enjoy the winding silver threads of the Kama river system cutting through Tatarstan.

Kazan Kremlin

A glimpse of the white-stone walls and the turquoise domes of the Qolsharif Mosque if the path stays north of the city.

Rybinsk Reservoir

The 'Rybinsk Sea' dominates the horizon, showing the scale of Soviet engineering and the vast flooded forests.

Lake Ladoga

As you enter the Leningrad region, the massive expanse of Europe's largest lake appears, often dotted with cargo ships.

St. Petersburg Skyline

The best view of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the Peter and Paul Fortress as you align for landing at Pulkovo.

Oreshek Fortress

A historic 14th-century fortress situated on an island where the Neva River flows out of Lake Ladoga.

Middle Volga Basin

Catch views of the Kuybyshev Reservoir, the largest in Eurasia, where the Volga stretches wide like a sea.

Nizhny Novgorod

Visible in the distance, you can see the industrial and historical hub where the Oka River meets the Volga.

Central Russian Heartland

Intricate patchworks of agricultural fields that change colors dramatically between the growing season and harvest.

Valdai Hills

The elevated, forested terrain that serves as the drainage divide for several major Russian river systems.

Tsarskoye Selo & Gatchina

On the final descent, look for the grand imperial parklands and palace complexes south of St. Petersburg.