The class was designed to help beginners and young karters make the transition to auto racing.

In 1999 (and for the first time in Russian motor racing history), the concept of a mono-class, low budget, racing car first came about, and as a direct result of this concept and idea, the first batch of cars were produced.

The car was designed so that it could be used for training drivers with very little racing experience and also for the purpose of taking part in official competitions.

Since 2002 and after having undergone a full and thorough testing programme Formula RUS now has over seventy cars in operation– over thirty of which are in operation at any one time.

Many Russian racing drivers owe the start of their careers in motorsport to Formula RUS.