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Tatarstan now has about 2,000 motorhome owners, a 25% increase over the past year. Infrastructure for caravanning is emerging: a campsite for 15 motorhomes operates in Bavly, and in Aznakayevo the company Petsun has started serial production of travel trailers, manufacturing about 450 units. The price of basic models has been reduced to 450,000 rubles by offering them without full furnishings.
Three entrepreneurs from Yekaterinburg commissioned a custom MAN TGS 41.510 8×8 truck for 40 million rubles, equipping it with all amenities for a long journey. The vehicle, built over a year, includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom, shower, toilet, pull-out terrace, and a rooftop tent. It carries 1,500 liters of water, 2,000 Ah batteries, solar panels, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. The owners plan to cover over 20,000 km through Central Asia, with a detour to see cities in the Central Federal District and natural attractions.
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Three residents of Yekaterinburg converted a MAN TGS 41.510 8×8 truck into a motorhome. Construction took over a year and cost 40 million rubles. The interior includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom, shower, toilet, pull-out terrace, and a rooftop tent. It carries 1,500 liters of water, solar panels, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. The route goes through Central Asian countries.
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Sergey Lobarev, head of the National Association of Motor Tourism and Caravanning, said a new motorhome in Russia costs from 7 million rubles, rental — 20–30 thousand rubles per day.
Sergey Lobarev, head of the National Association of Motor Tourism, said at the Dikorosy forum in Novosibirsk that the minimum cost of buying a motorhome in Russia is 7 million rubles, and renting for a family of four is 20,000–30,000 rubles per day. Mass production is absent, but over 100 organizations are engaged in vehicle conversion; a used option with a trailer can be purchased for 1 million rubles. About 85% of respondents would buy a motorhome if the price were affordable. Russia has 35,000–40,000 such vehicles, while Europe has over 5 million with a developed network of campsites.
The town of Gorodets has been included in the route of the family motorhome festival "Blago Fest". The festival runs from July 3 to 12 in the Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod regions, timed to the Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness. Over 11 days, participants will cover more than 300 km, visiting eight cities and over 30 cultural heritage sites. The route includes Murom, Pavlovo, Vorsma, Bogorodsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Bor, Semyonov and Gorodets, as well as an ethnic program at the eco-aul "Dzhailyau". Gorodets District head Alexander Mudrov said the municipality sees motorhome tourism as a new direction for developing tourist flow.
The Sverdlovsk Regional Court upheld a ruling ordering boxing coach Vladimir Chernya to pay 6.5 million rubles to former State Duma deputy Vladimir Taskayev. Taskayev's Adria Matrix motorhome, driven by Chernya, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a truck. Taskayev initially sought 9.2 million rubles, but the court reduced the amount due to Chernya's financial situation and disability.
An owner drove a Haval H9 4,800 km across the Kola Peninsula, using the vehicle as accommodation. Over 87 hours of driving, average fuel consumption was 11.4 L/100 km. Sleeping arrangements involved a self-inflating mattress, and the kitchen was stored in three plastic boxes. A folding table on the tailgate proved the most useful accessory. Drawbacks included the mattress sliding due to the floor slope and the need for a firm slam to close the tailgate.
A workshop for manufacturing and upgrading travel trailers has opened in the village of Zudilovo, Altai Krai. Local resident Ekaterina Voronkova signed a social contract under the national project 'Family' and used the 350,000 rubles to purchase equipment. The workshop produces, repairs, and services travel trailers; the first order has already been completed.
Motorhome owners in Russia face recurring expenses for maintenance, repairs, and storage, with vehicles depreciating quickly and renters often causing damage. A basic motorhome costs between 1.5 and 2 million rubles, losing significant value in the first year. Daily rental rates range from 5,000 to 23,000 rubles, eliminating taxes, insurance, and storage costs, but purchase is only justified for long trips. Short-term rentals can yield 20–25% annual returns with a payback period of 3–5 years, but the business requires constant owner involvement and carries high risks.
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The cost of buying and renting RVs in Russia varies: towable campers from 590,000 rubles, new motorhomes from 7 to 12.9 million rubles. Rental ranges from 5,000 to 30,000 rubles per day.
Experts compared the costs of renting and buying an RV in Russia. Renting starts at 5,000 rubles per day, buying from 1.5–2 million rubles. Renting out can yield income but requires active involvement.
Sollers and ST Nizhegorodets have introduced the Verso camper built on the Sollers SF5 van chassis. The vehicle is 7100 mm long and 3250 mm high. It is powered by a 2.7-liter diesel engine producing 150 hp, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The living module includes two 2000x1400 mm beds, a kitchen, shower and toilet, with 100 liters of fresh water and 80 liters of grey water capacity. The price is 6.95 million rubles; the vehicle is undergoing certification.
A 2021 UAZ Bukhanka has been converted into a full-fledged motorhome for long-distance travel. The vehicle features a pop-up roof with a sleeping area, a slide-out kitchen, a solar panel, and an auxiliary battery. The project is valued at €42,500 (approximately 3.8 million rubles) on the European market.
The owner of a 2021 UAZ Bukhanka transformed the vehicle into a full-fledged motorhome. It features a pop-up roof with a sleeping area, a slide-out kitchen, a solar panel, and an auxiliary battery. The project is valued at €42,500 on the European market.
On September 12–13, 2026, the Hello Camper festival will take place in the Leningrad Region, marking the end of the summer season. The event features a themed party, a costume contest in several categories, an open mic, and a disco. Tickets start at 1,800 rubles, children under 14 enter free.
Designer Alena Kraichinskaya described four types of tiny houses (30–50 sq m): stationary, on wheels, on water, and treehouses. In Russia, houses on wheels are legally classified as vehicles, not real estate. Prices for a wheeled tiny house range from 1.5 to 8 million rubles.
A Russian manufacturer has introduced the Chaika motorhome featuring a seamless monocoque body designed to enhance durability and reduce cabin noise on rough roads. The model includes three 900×500 mm windows with mosquito nets, a convertible sofa, a kitchen with an 85 L refrigerator and a 75 L water tank, and a 5 kW diesel heater. The sanitary block comes with a cassette toilet, a water heater, and a shower hose.
The author converted a 2025 GAZ Sobol NN 4x4 into a motorhome with a budget of 83,000 rubles. The conversion requires no registration changes, and the furniture can be removed in 20 minutes. The vehicle includes sleeping space for 3-4 people, a two-burner stove, a 12V refrigerator, a shower, and autonomous lighting from a LiFePO4 battery. Solar panels are portable, and no generator is used.
A converted bus in the Kirov region is being sold as a turnkey business for 2 million rubles. The price includes furniture, appliances, a VK group with 10,000 followers, and a booking management system. The rental generates a net profit of 180,000 rubles per month with an average check of about 10,000 rubles. The payback period is estimated at 14–16 months.
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