Marussia Motors

Шеф-дизайнер Marussia Motors
Роль: Концепции & управление дизайн-командой
Проекты: спорткары B1, B2, B3, седан L1 and SUV F1
Годы: 02.2009-01.2012

Marussia Motors was a Russian supercar manufacturer active between 2007 and 2014 founded by Nikolai Fomenko and his partners. The company became the first Russian brand to pursue the ambitious idea of creating premium high-performance sports cars. Before closing, Marussia Motors produced 44 cars and concept vehicles that left a noticeable mark on contemporary Russian automotive design. Despite limited resources, the company built a distinct visual language that combined aggressive proportions, futuristic detailing and a strong sense of identity.

I was fortunate to become part of this story. I joined the company during its second year as a CAD 3D specialist. Within a year the design studio was expanding rapidly and required a broader design and engineering structure. Gradually, my role evolved beyond technical modelling into team development, workflow organisation and the creation of a more advanced design system.

Дизайн команда:
Максим Шершнев - Exterior Design
Иван Борисов - Exterior Design
Николай Сосна - Interior Design \ Lightning
Александр Сячинов - Exterior & Interior Design
Антон Кужильный - Exterior & Interior Design
Владимир Плеханов - 3D
Григорий Решетников - 3D
Оля Протопопова - Color & Trim

Специальное спасибо Дане Никитины и моим друзьям Марату Билялову, Алексею Залате, Михаилу Петренко и другим.

Marussia B1 Restyling

The Marussia B1 was the first Russian sports car and the debut production vehicle of Marussia Motors. Built around a rear mid-engine layout with rear-wheel drive, the car used a lightweight semi-monocoque structure paired with a Cosworth V6 engine producing between 300 and 420 horsepower depending on specification.


Marussia B1. Top Marques Exibition. Monaco. 2010
Marussia B1. Paul Ricard race track. France. 2010
Marussia B1. N. Fomenko. Silverstone race track. 2010
Marussia B1. Cirquito de Jerez. Spain. 2011
The B1 became the first real expression of the Marussia design language — a style defined by precision and elegance. It was an attempt to create a interpretation of the contemporary high-performance grand tourer.

Marussia B2 Design

The Marussia B2 was the company’s second model and a more radical evolution of the B1 platform, retaining the same powertrain architecture while introducing a far more aggressive visual identity. The supercar Marussia B2 made its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009.

Inspired by fighter aircraft, the exterior design was based around the idea of a cockpit suspended between two structural wings, visually separating the body into distinct architectural volumes. The project explored themes of intelligence, force and engineered tension. Between 2009 and the company’s closure, around 14 prototypes were produced.

Marussia B2. Monaco. 2012
Marussia B2 Nice. 2011
Marussia B2. IAA Frankfurt. Germany. 2010
Marussia B2. London. 2012

The Marussia B3 was conceived as an experiment in creating the company’s most extreme and technically ambitious supercar. In order to accommodate a larger and more powerful engine configuration, the project adopted a mono-volume silhouette, which resulted in exceptionally clean and balanced proportions.

The entire design was reduced to three primary surfaces directing airflow around the central body structure, giving the car an unusually pure and sculptural character.

Marussia B3 Concept

Financial difficulties within the company ultimately prevented the project from reaching completion, and development of the B3 was frozen at the end of 2012.

Marussia B3. Body. 2012
Marussia B3. NAMI. 2012

Marussia Design department

For me, it was an invaluable lesson in the fact that strong design can come from modest circumstances — without major resources or decades of experience, but with the right team, real enthusiasm and a genuine belief in the idea.

Marussia Automotive production

The car assembly facility was located in Moscow, within the grounds of a former industrial factory. The site included mechanical production capabilities for cockpit and suspension assembly, as well as engine and transmission integration. The factory was also equipped with autoclaves for manufacturing composite body panels, CNC machinery for producing custom components, electrical engineering facilities, and its own dedicated paint booths for body finishing.