The right side offers a panoramic perspective of the city center, including the Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov and the scenic banks of the Insar River during the final approach.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the St. Petersburg city center and the Lakhta Center during departure, along with a more scenic approach into Saransk featuring the city's architectural landmarks.
The left side is generally preferred as it avoids direct southern sun glare and provides a superior view of the confluence of the Moskva and Oka rivers, along with the historical town of Kolomna.