A seat on the left provides the best view of the dense residential blocks of Bugulma and the transition from the Tatarstan countryside to the urban landscape.
The left side offers superior views of Europe's largest lake, the vast Rybinsk Reservoir, and the ancient Golden Ring cities along the upper Volga River.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Middle Ural Mountains' rugged profile and the expansive Ob River system shortly after takeoff from Nizhnevartovsk.
The left side offers superior views of the historic city of Ryazan, the winding Oka River, and the lush forested landscapes of the Meshchera Lowlands, while generally avoiding the harsh southern sun glare during eastward daytime flights.