A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Russian Guys

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158 responses to “Russian Guys”

  1. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    I think I need to move to Russia!

  2. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    I think I need to move to Russia!

  3. Razi Avatar

    I don’t know what to say besides…this is beautiful.
    The blues have been enhanced but it is still beautiful.

  4. Razi Avatar

    I don’t know what to say besides…this is beautiful.
    The blues have been enhanced but it is still beautiful.

  5. peebs Avatar
    peebs

    Somehow he reminds me of Eddie Izzard. (In a good way!)

  6. peebs Avatar
    peebs

    Somehow he reminds me of Eddie Izzard. (In a good way!)

  7. Lady Avatar
    Lady

    This makes me wish I had paid more attention during my Russian lessons….

  8. Lady Avatar
    Lady

    This makes me wish I had paid more attention during my Russian lessons….

  9. taterotica Avatar

    those are some rad photos

  10. taterotica Avatar

    those are some rad photos

  11. stupidcore Avatar
    stupidcore

    WTF, this dude looks supernatural.

  12. stupidcore Avatar
    stupidcore

    WTF, this dude looks supernatural.

  13. birth crisis Avatar
    birth crisis

    Russian people are super natural. I can almost hear a sultry accent whispering dirty things into my ear.

  14. birth crisis Avatar
    birth crisis

    Russian people are super natural. I can almost hear a sultry accent whispering dirty things into my ear.

  15. ash Avatar

    i like the scars on his back. makes me think of “yeah, i had wings, but i cut them off”

  16. ash Avatar

    i like the scars on his back. makes me think of “yeah, i had wings, but i cut them off”

  17. postheidi Avatar

    Nice pictures.
    Kinda creepy in the second picture.

  18. postheidi Avatar

    Nice pictures.
    Kinda creepy in the second picture.

  19. Kira Avatar
    Kira

    I’m just… I don’t know… impressed… seduced… can’t find the word… I’m just open-mouthed… want him in Paris!!!

  20. Kira Avatar
    Kira

    I’m just… I don’t know… impressed… seduced… can’t find the word… I’m just open-mouthed… want him in Paris!!!

  21. Opticon Avatar
    Opticon

    I agree with ash on the whole scars comment 🙂

  22. Opticon Avatar
    Opticon

    I agree with ash on the whole scars comment 🙂

  23. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    gorgeous. i would love to see a closeup of his ears (…out of context, thats a little weird teehee). a agree with ash, as well

  24. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    gorgeous. i would love to see a closeup of his ears (…out of context, thats a little weird teehee). a agree with ash, as well

  25. wickedgame6 Avatar

    well hellloooooooooooooooo russian boy =] I know where I’m going next. haha

  26. wickedgame6 Avatar

    well hellloooooooooooooooo russian boy =] I know where I’m going next. haha

  27. Anselm Avatar

    Yeah, seriously Ash. Can anyone say ‘wing amputation’? 😉

  28. Anselm Avatar

    Yeah, seriously Ash. Can anyone say ‘wing amputation’? 😉

  29. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I dont know but the first picture reminds me of Ikarus, with the scars and the feathers around him, the blue of the sea he falls in, just so amazing.
    And the second one is just stunning!

  30. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I dont know but the first picture reminds me of Ikarus, with the scars and the feathers around him, the blue of the sea he falls in, just so amazing.
    And the second one is just stunning!

  31. brute Avatar

    post some russian women like that, shannon!

  32. brute Avatar

    post some russian women like that, shannon!

  33. Rori Avatar

    he looks like the vampires do in buffy
    in some of his older pictures he looks like
    that kid from the teenage wearwolf movie

    oh and i think he’s gay ladies

  34. Rori Avatar

    he looks like the vampires do in buffy
    in some of his older pictures he looks like
    that kid from the teenage wearwolf movie

    oh and i think he’s gay ladies

  35. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    He looks like he could pull off being a superior being from outerspace camouflaged in a human body.

    ..yeah.

  36. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    He looks like he could pull off being a superior being from outerspace camouflaged in a human body.

    ..yeah.

  37. Masticate Avatar

    With all the Russian guys Ive seen on Iam.. I need to get me to Russia quick!

  38. Masticate Avatar

    With all the Russian guys Ive seen on Iam.. I need to get me to Russia quick!

  39. Amy Avatar

    Wow. I have to say, not usually my type, but Russian men are stunning.

  40. Amy Avatar

    Wow. I have to say, not usually my type, but Russian men are stunning.

  41. hellonightmare Avatar

    I was wondering how those scars would turn out

  42. hellonightmare Avatar

    I was wondering how those scars would turn out

  43. akibare Avatar
    akibare

    >>8 Ash
    EXACTLY what I came in here to say…

  44. akibare Avatar
    akibare

    >>8 Ash
    EXACTLY what I came in here to say…

  45. stormy Avatar

    LOVE the scars…the boys more than nice too.

  46. stormy Avatar

    LOVE the scars…the boys more than nice too.

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