The descent provides excellent views of the Kama River's wide basin and the residential districts of Naberezhnye Chelny to the east.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Pamir-Alay mountain ranges shortly after takeoff, followed by the vast expanse of the Kyzylkum Desert and the unique landscape of the Aral Sea basin.
The left side offers superior views of the Greater Caucasus mountain range and the dramatic western bends of the Volga River, providing a more diverse geographic experience.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Kuybyshev Reservoir and the impressive industrial architecture of the Tatarstan region during the final descent into Begishevo.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Bosphorus Strait upon departure and follows the dramatic curves of the Volga and Kama river systems during the latter half of the journey.
The left side offers the most scenic views of the vast Lake Ladoga shortly after takeoff and provides a superior angle for spotting the historic cities and cathedral spires along the Upper Volga River.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Kama River and the industrial skyline of Naberezhnye Chelny during the descent into Begishevo.
The left side offers the most scenic views of the vast Gorky Reservoir on the Volga River and the dense woodlands of the Mari El region before descending into the Kama River valley.