Karelia named among top destinations for caravanning

BiJet, a company known for aircraft components and repair services, has completed development and testing of a built-in gas grill for motorhomes and camper vans. The grill integrates into the vehicle body and slides out for use, saving interior space. The project investment was about 100,000 rubles. Serial production could start from July 1, 2026.

Interest in caravanning is growing in St. Petersburg and Russia. There are 32,200 motorhome owners and 322 companies in the market. Residents booked the entire fleet in May, preferring routes to Karelia and Murmansk.

Russia has 32,200 motorhome and caravan owners, with about 2,500 new families choosing this type of travel each year. Residents of St. Petersburg have booked motorhomes for the entire summer season, with popular destinations including Karelia and the Murmansk region. The market's growth is hindered by a lack of infrastructure: only 464 campsites for motorhomes operate nationwide. A new Russian-made motorhome costs from 4.5–5 million rubles, while rental starts at 20,000 rubles per day.

The popularity of traveling in motorhomes and caravans has grown in St. Petersburg. Russia has about 32,200 owners of homes on wheels and 322 companies, of which 115 offer rentals. A new domestically produced motorhome costs between 4.5 and 5 million rubles, a used one between 2 and 3 million, and rental starts at 20,000 rubles per day. The development of caravanning is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, but travelers note the absence of strict parking restrictions as in Europe.

Russia has 32,200 motorhome owners, with caravanning growing by 2,500 families annually. A new Russian-made motorhome costs from 4.5–5 million rubles, rental from 20,000 rubles per day. The segment's development is hindered by a lack of campsites: only 464 equipped sites exist nationwide.

In 2026, the Volvo FMX 6×6 motorhome debuted on the Russian market, built on a modified chassis for off-road use. It features electric winches front and rear, Aurora LED lighting, an additional heated fuel tank, and enhanced cabin insulation. The living module includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen with appliances, bathroom with shower and hammam, and two 400-liter water tanks. Power comes from lithium batteries, a solar panel, diesel generator, and inverters, enabling long-term autonomous living.