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Baikal Camper Fest 2025 - road traveler meetup on Lake Baikal

Start date
5-7 September 2025
Location
Russia, Irkutsk Oblast, Bolshoye Goloustnoye village, Irkutsk Oblast

Baikal Camper Fest will be held September 5-7, 2025 in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye. The festival marks the end of the road travel season. The program includes live music, contests, photo zones, a craft fair and an open-air movie night.

The event brings together motorhome owners, caravaners and vanlife fans. There are relaxation and activity areas, a shared table format and opportunities to meet other crews. Participation is paid; registration is open until August 25.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk Oblast, Bolshoye Goloustnoye village, Bolshoe Goloustnoe, Irkutsk Region, Russia

52.03826487, 105.40833681

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Disclaimer: This event was created automatically based on publications in news sources, social media, or official organizer websites. Before visiting, we recommend checking current details with the organizers — dates, venue, and other information may change. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies.

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A motorhome built on a 2012 PAZ-3206 bus has been presented in Russia. The conversion cost 500,000 rubles, the modification 1,200,000 rubles, total price 1,700,000 rubles. The motorhome features a kitchen, bathroom with shower, two sleeping places, solar panels, retractable awning and a range of up to 1000 km. Technically, it has a 136 hp ZMZ V8 petrol engine, LPG equipment, all-wheel drive with GAZ-66 axles and units, top speed 95 km/h. Legally, the bus is re-registered from category D to category C.

Russian company GALANDETS has unveiled a motorhome with a maximum weight of 750 kg, allowing it to be towed by most passenger cars without restrictions. The model features air suspension with up to 20 cm of travel controlled via tablet or smartphone, panoramic windows with heated glazing, an electric bed-sofa conversion, and a smart home system. The living area sleeps four, and the kitchen includes an 80-liter refrigerator and gas stove. Power is supplied by solar panels up to 1 kW and 200 Ah LiFePo4 batteries. The interior can be transformed into a cargo compartment measuring from 2.5×1.35 to 4×1.35 m for transporting motorcycles.

A photo of a motorhome built on the UAZ Cargo platform was published in the official UAZ community. Over six years, a traveler equipped the van with a heater, refrigerator, gas stove, 70-liter water tank, 209×135 cm sleeping area, auxiliary battery, 220 V inverter and three solar panels. Off-road modifications include reinforced suspension, 35-inch tires, two winches, a snorkel and body armor. UAZ clarified that on new Patriots, only a tow hitch, winch, expedition roof rack and folding ladder are permitted without additional approval; other modifications require formal registration.

From 25 to 27 September, the AVTODOMFEST festival dedicated to auto tourism, camping and caravanning will take place at the Grebnevo estate in the Moscow region. At the Piligrim-EXPO exhibition area, Russian manufacturers will present motorhomes, caravans and residential modules, as well as equipment and accessories for autonomous travel. On 26 September, a round table titled 'Motorhomes in Russia: legal status, safety and infrastructure development' will be held as an open discussion. Entry is free, and registration is open on the festival website.

A new motorhome based on the UAZ Patriot has been presented on the Russian market, built entirely from domestic components. The model accommodates four people, measures 5400×2100×3100 mm and has a module weight of up to 2350 kg. The base Standard version includes an autonomous heater, diesel boiler, induction hob, 95-litre fridge, shower with cassette toilet, a 600 W solar panel and two 100 Ah gel batteries; the Optima and Lux versions add a tow bar, awning, air conditioner, TV, portable power station, washing machine and coffee machine. Sleeping places measure 1900×1400 and 1850×1000 mm, with a separate washroom.

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