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Russian family travels across Russia in self-built motorhome for 15 years

03.11.2025 08:00 1 min 1 source
Stribuna RUS
Russian family travels across Russia in self-built motorhome for 15 years
Original source: Stribuna

A family from Surgut has been exploring Russia in a self-converted motorhome for nearly 15 years. They converted a 20-seat bus purchased for 65,000 rubles, investing about half a million rubles in the renovation. The vehicle is equipped with a kitchen, shower, and sleeping area, and they have visited regions from Kazan to Karelia, citing cost savings and flexibility as key advantages over conventional travel.

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Russian family travels across Russia in self-built motorhome for 15 years

03.11.2025 Stribuna RUS Original source

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