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At the Comtrans exhibition in Kazan, the company Akross (a joint venture of Luidor Group and STT Group) presented a demonstration camper based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN 4x4. The vehicle features a roof tent extension providing four sleeping places (two below, two above), and behind the driver's seat there is an additional row of seats, a kitchen unit with a stove and sink, a pull-out tabletop, and a storage cabinet. The displayed unit is priced at approximately 9,000,000 rubles; the manufacturer is ready to customize the vehicle to customer requirements and budget.
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St. Petersburg plans to create specialized parking for motorhomes. The pilot site may be a parking lot on Tsitadelskoye Highway in Kronstadt.
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A field meeting was held in St. Petersburg to discuss creating conditions for motorhome parking at city parking lots. Participants included representatives of the City Parking Management Center (GPUC) led by director Mikhail Kurdyaev, caravan clubs, and the tourism development committee. The pilot site will be a parking lot on Tsitadelskoye Highway in Kronstadt, which can connect up to 16 campers simultaneously to electricity with a maximum load of 3 kW each; the lot is equipped with outdoor cameras and a security pavilion. The next site will be a parking lot on Prudovaya Street in Peterhof, and a joint analysis of all GPUC parking lots is planned, followed by an agreement between caravan communities, GPUC, and the tourism development committee.
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GAZ Group has presented a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN 4x4 minibus with four sleeping places. The camper conversion was done by Akross.
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The Grasshopper 300 camper has become available for rent in Russia. The model features 480 mm ground clearance, independent suspension, lithium batteries and a solar panel. The Category B trailer weighs 750 kg and can be driven by a driver with at least five years of experience. Inside there are two beds, a refrigerator, a gas stove and 2 kW diesel heating. Rental costs from 8,000 rubles per day for short-term use and from 6,000 rubles per day for long-term rental. The refundable deposit is 25,000 rubles, and the service fee is 5,000 rubles. The camper can be rented separately or with Changan Hunter Plus or Great Wall Poer pickups.
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Compare across countriesA meeting was held in St Petersburg to discuss creating conditions for motorhome parking in the city. Participants discussed infrastructure needs, with the main request being equipped parking spaces away from central districts. The pilot site will be a parking area on Citadelskoe Highway in Kronstadt, capable of connecting up to 16 campers simultaneously with a maximum load of 3 kW each. The next site selected is a parking area on Prudovaya Street in Peterhof. An agreement between caravanning communities, the City Parking Management Center, and the Tourism Development Committee will be signed following the meeting.
A motorhome built on a 2012 PAZ-3206 bus has been presented in Russia. The conversion cost 500,000 rubles, the modification 1,200,000 rubles, total price 1,700,000 rubles. The motorhome features a kitchen, bathroom with shower, two sleeping places, solar panels, retractable awning and a range of up to 1000 km. Technically, it has a 136 hp ZMZ V8 petrol engine, LPG equipment, all-wheel drive with GAZ-66 axles and units, top speed 95 km/h. Legally, the bus is re-registered from category D to category C.
Russian company GALANDETS has unveiled a motorhome with a maximum weight of 750 kg, allowing it to be towed by most passenger cars without restrictions. The model features air suspension with up to 20 cm of travel controlled via tablet or smartphone, panoramic windows with heated glazing, an electric bed-sofa conversion, and a smart home system. The living area sleeps four, and the kitchen includes an 80-liter refrigerator and gas stove. Power is supplied by solar panels up to 1 kW and 200 Ah LiFePo4 batteries. The interior can be transformed into a cargo compartment measuring from 2.5×1.35 to 4×1.35 m for transporting motorcycles.
A photo of a motorhome built on the UAZ Cargo platform was published in the official UAZ community. Over six years, a traveler equipped the van with a heater, refrigerator, gas stove, 70-liter water tank, 209×135 cm sleeping area, auxiliary battery, 220 V inverter and three solar panels. Off-road modifications include reinforced suspension, 35-inch tires, two winches, a snorkel and body armor. UAZ clarified that on new Patriots, only a tow hitch, winch, expedition roof rack and folding ladder are permitted without additional approval; other modifications require formal registration.
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UAZ has published interior renders of a camper based on the Profi truck. The living module sleeps four; sales start date and price have not been announced.
From 25 to 27 September, the AVTODOMFEST festival dedicated to auto tourism, camping and caravanning will take place at the Grebnevo estate in the Moscow region. At the Piligrim-EXPO exhibition area, Russian manufacturers will present motorhomes, caravans and residential modules, as well as equipment and accessories for autonomous travel. On 26 September, a round table titled 'Motorhomes in Russia: legal status, safety and infrastructure development' will be held as an open discussion. Entry is free, and registration is open on the festival website.
A new motorhome based on the UAZ Patriot has been presented on the Russian market, built entirely from domestic components. The model accommodates four people, measures 5400×2100×3100 mm and has a module weight of up to 2350 kg. The base Standard version includes an autonomous heater, diesel boiler, induction hob, 95-litre fridge, shower with cassette toilet, a 600 W solar panel and two 100 Ah gel batteries; the Optima and Lux versions add a tow bar, awning, air conditioner, TV, portable power station, washing machine and coffee machine. Sleeping places measure 1900×1400 and 1850×1000 mm, with a separate washroom.
22-year-old blogger Filipp Galushka converted an Oka car into a living space and moved into it. He parked the vehicle in central Moscow with a view of the Kremlin. The conversion and move are documented in a post with photos and video.
Since summer 2025, a Concorde Centurion motorhome built on a three-axle Mercedes-Benz Actros 2542 chassis has been listed for sale in Moscow. The asking price is ₽120 million, and no buyer has been found. The seller claims no such vehicles remain in the country and none will appear again: it was imported before the recycling fee was introduced, is registered in Russia, has 24,782 km, category C/M1. Inspection is required before any discussion.
A motorhome built on a Ural Next 6×6 chassis features a sauna, a Harvia wood-burning stove and seven sleeping places. The interior length is 6 metres, and the price of the finished motorhome reaches 21.7 million rubles, or 10.7 million with own costs. Inside there is a kitchen area, a separate bedroom and two transformable rooms; a 300-litre water system, a Truma Combi gas heater and boiler, two 100 Ah gel batteries, an inverter and a 3.5 kW generator. The living space took three months to build.
In Moscow, Lux Form presented a motorhome built on the Lada Granta FL platform. The module, less than 5 m long, 1.7 m wide and 2.39 m high, includes two sleeping places, a kitchen with a stove, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. It features a 2.2 kW Eberspacher petrol heater, 70-litre fresh water and 45-litre waste tanks, and a 95 Ah AGM battery. The base version costs about 1,150,000 rubles, the top Luxe trim about 1,800,000 rubles.
UAZ has presented a motorhome based on its Profi commercial model. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.7-litre petrol engine producing 150 hp and a five-speed manual gearbox, with rear- and all-wheel-drive variants available. The interior features a compact kitchen unit with a stove, a fixed single bed and a convertible seating area that transforms into a second sleeping place. The cabin uses wear-resistant materials intended for operation in harsh conditions.
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The 2025 model year Istock 3791A3 residential trailer has been presented. A compact solution for urban conditions with rich equipment.
Lux Form has introduced the Niva Camper, a motorhome built on the Lada 4×4 chassis. The vehicle features a living module with a kitchen, bathroom, and convertible bed. Dimensions are 4.8 m in length, 1.75 m in width, and 2.7 m in height. It is powered by a 1.7-liter engine producing 83 hp, paired with a manual gearbox. The base price is 1.6 million rubles, while the top trim costs 2.1 million rubles.
SOLLERS ATLANT Family Campers has launched sales in Russia of the SOLLERS ATLANT motorhome priced at 6.5 million rubles. The model features a 2.7-liter diesel engine (150 hp, 355 Nm), a six-speed manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive. The living area includes a dining zone, kitchen block, bathroom, and two beds. Production is fully localized, ensuring service and spare parts availability.