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Lena Pillars

The UNESCO-listed natural rock formations that rise dramatically from the riverbanks south of Yakutsk.

Stanovoy Range

Sharp, snow-capped peaks that form the dramatic boundary between northern and southern Siberia.

Lake Baikal Glimpse

On the descent, you can often see the eastern horizon of the world's deepest lake to the west.

Buryatian Steppes

The landscape transforms from dense forest to rolling grasslands and traditional villages near Ulan-Ude.

Ivolginsky Datsan

If the flight path approaches from the west, look for the colorful roofs of Russia's Buddhist center.

Yakutsk Cityscape

Aerial view of the world's coldest city and its unique permafrost-resistant infrastructure.

Lena River Curves

The massive, braided channels of the Lena River as it snakes southward through the Sakha Republic.

Aldan Highlands

A vast region of ancient, weathered mountains and deep river valleys covered in dense larch forests.

Siberian Taiga

Uninterrupted stretches of pristine boreal forest stretching toward the horizon.