AKIPRESS.COM - Bishkek residents saw live the Russian presidential state car. Vladimir Putin arrived in Bishkek on March 28.

The Presidential state car of Russia is Aurus Senat. The armored limousine is powered by a 4.4 litre V8 engine developed by NAMI, with a 6.6 litre V12 (634 kW) becoming available at a later date. Development of the Senat started in 2013.

The Aurus Senat is part of the Kortezh series, which will include a sedan, a minivan and an off-road vehicle. The Senat has been shown publicly for the first time at the Moscow International Automobile Salon in September 2018.