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Russian woman visited 26 countries in a motorhome

23.03.2026 15:14 1 min 1 source

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Russian woman Elena travels in a motorhome converted from a cargo van at a cost of 8 million rubles. She has visited 26 countries with it, with annual fuel expenses reaching about 500,000 rubles for 15,000 kilometers traveled. She is currently staying at a free parking area in Sirius on Russia's Black Sea coast.

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Russian woman visited 26 countries in a motorhome

Russian woman Elena travels in a motorhome converted from a cargo van at a cost of 8 million rubles. She has visited 26 countries with it, with annual...

23.03.2026 Вокруг света RUS

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