While many Russians, particularly younger, richer Russians, drive expensive Western cars, there are still a significant number of old Russian models on the roads. There are a few different manufacturers of Russian origin, but one of the most famous is Volga, a company that are still active today, owned by Daimler AG.
From ru_auto’s LiveJournal:
Today in Moscow, a Volga drivers’ rally was held
Comments from ru_auto’s LiveJournal:
loshadkayhodi:
My uncle has had one of these bangers parked on the street for 15 years. If you want it come and get it.
taran_483:
Fucking collectively-made mirrors, wheels, and other bells and whistles, never once actually moved.
pokatusher:
Whatever you like, but the 24th Volga is fucking great.
ivanscratchin:
Well done those who can be bothered to meet on a Sunday morning!
oaken:
It’s a rally of moustaches and hats.
cas_alexi:
I would say that there aren’t enough matches and petrol. A car with more flaws is hard to imagine.
finance_man:
The Volga is a wonderful car – the emotion that it brought in its day was much stronger than the new cars now.
man_on_duty:
I had a 2410. My dad bought it in 89 for 16500 convertible roubles. Ah, the USSR. Happy times…
[Note: “convertible roubles” is a financial term distinguishing them from Soviet roubles, which due to the closed nature of the currency could only be spent in the Soviet Union.]
usachoff:
I like the painting of the roofs.