On December 20, 2025, a driving test of ZVEZDA amphibious vehicles was carried out in Russia’s far north, with the participation of numerous authorities and invited guests.
The event aimed to demonstrate the driving capabilities of the showcased models across different types of terrain.
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During the test, three all-terrain vehicles were used: one Severobus T24 with an 8×8 wheel configuration and two T13 operational response vehicles with a 6×6 configuration. The vehicles were evaluated on rugged terrain, marshy areas, and unpaved forest roads, allowing participants to observe the machines’ performance under challenging conditions.
Among the guests who took part in driving the vehicles were representatives from various institutions, including the chairman of the Nizhny Novgorod City Duma, Yevgeny Chintsov; the executive director of the Union of Arctic and Far North Cities, Lyudmila Demikhova; the head of the external cooperation department of the ANO “Development Corporation for Industry and Entrepreneurship of the Nizhny Novgorod Region,” Alexandra Bessonova; as well as members of the administration of the Sovetsky District of Nizhny Novgorod. In total, 30 guests actively participated in the test.
The event took place in an atmosphere described as welcoming and engaging. Young guests played an active role in the program, with their reactions and participation highlighted by the organizers as one of the standout aspects of the activity.
Participants had the opportunity to learn how to operate amphibious vehicles under different terrain conditions, reinforcing the purpose of the test as a practical demonstration of the capabilities of the models presented.
Source and images: Telegram @atv_zvezda. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
