Dmitry Gorin, vice-president of the Russian Association of Tour Operators, told Forbes Russia about growing interest in travelling by private transport to seas, lakes and rivers, using campsites, glamping sites and mini-hotels. Demand is driving the development of autonomous car tourism with compact teardrop campers and living modules based on SUVs and vans. Teardrop trailers weighing up to 750 kg do not require a separate driving licence category and can be towed by an ordinary saloon or crossover. Lithium iron phosphate batteries with solar panels and dry diesel heaters using 150 ml of fuel per hour allow stays at wild camping spots for weeks.
