The plane's left landing gear burst into flames on touch down, destroying the brakes on the wheels.
Authorities praised the pilot for keeping the plane under control and on the runway.
Fire crews were quickly able to put out the flames.
None of the one hundred and thirty-six people on board were injured in the incident.
Vnukovo airport was closed for about two hours as the plane was cleared from the runway.
During that time twenty-three flights had to be diverted to nearby airports.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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