Less than a year since the club was founded, it already unites more than 500 Hummer fans worldwide. They say their lives are at full swing and the bankruptcy of their manufacturer – General Motors in the United States – doesn't scare them a bit.

“It doesn't matter who's going to own the trademark. If people are buying Hummers it means their production is going to continue. Just in the last couple of months the number of our club's members grew by 40 per cent,” says Igor Gorsky, co-founder of the Hummer Club in Russia.

Even though Hummers were initially designed for the army, they've become an exotic addition to city traffic. They're huge and powerful, some models weigh around 3.5 tonnes… But their true worth is only revealed when they're taken out of the city to roads that are hell for ordinary vehicles.

The ability of these cars to wander through some of the toughest Russian terrains is an attraction for many of the country's rich. The club’s activities list is diverse – going out on charity events, drives and picnics. An upcoming event is a ride to the south to commemorate the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

”It just feels like you can drive through absolutely anything… No obstacles at all!” says a Hummer owner.

According to these enthusiasts, they can’t be stopped by harsh weather, steep Russian hills, fields or swamps. But as it turns out, these brutal trucks are attractive to the fairer sex, as well.

“I love this car! We have four kids and it's quite useful for driving them to school or to picnics,” says a woman who drives a Hummer.

So, Hummers can drive through almost any terrain – off road that is. But back in the city – their size could cause a big headache when looking for a parking space, not to mention the amount of fuel those 6 liter engines consume.