The Superb Horror and Fantasy Artworks of Vladimir Matyukhin
Vladimir Matyukhin is a Russian digital artist known for his digital matte painting and concept art, particularly in the fields of horror, science fiction and fantasy. Continue reading »
The Cult of the UAZ-452: Why Dutch Campers Are Obsessed with the Russian “Bukhanka”
In an unexpected twist of cultural fascination, the rugged Russian UAZ-452, known as “Bukhanka” (meaning “loaf” due to its boxy shape), has become a beloved icon among Dutch camping enthusiasts. Continue reading »
Russian Literature: The Choice Of Asian Girls
For some reason, Asian girls like to take pictures of themselves with books. Quite interesting that their choice is very often Russian books – classics, scientific and technical literature… Continue reading »
Russian Photographer Xenie Zasetskaya Captures Very Exceptional Photo Portraits
Outstanding portraits by Xenie Zasetskaya, a talented 18-year-old photographer, filmmaker, and artist based in Moscow, Russia. Xenie focuses mainly on portraiture and lifestyle photography. She shoots a lot of street style, fashion, outdoor, and beauty portrait photography. Continue reading »
Watch This Russian Piece Of Junk Transform Into The Van Of Your Dreams!
You may have heard of the ‘Bukhanka’ – the car the Russians amicably refer to as ‘a loaf of bread’, thanks to its pudgy appearance. But the guys from the YouTube channel ‘iling Show’ wanted something a little more menacing from the UAZ vehicle. Behold its rebirth, and scroll down for the video of the final test drive! Continue reading »
11 Disney Warrior Princesses Turned Badass By Russian Artist Artemii Myasnikov
Ariel Riding Sebastian Into Battle
Many people see Disney princesses as the epitome of beauty and grace. But one Russian artist, named Artemii Myasnikov, decided to look at them from a different angle – he gave 11 Disney princesses extreme makeovers and turned them into badass warriors. Continue reading »
Russian Duo Creates Sleek Optical Illusion Portraits That Will Inspire Your Day
Coming to you Russian duo from Moscow, the _ Humiforms_ project is a surreal mix of fashion and optical illusions. Made by photography duo Alexander Khokhlov and Veronika Ershova the show sees fashion models changing into everyday objects. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Portraits Reveal The Haunting Beauty Of Russian Ballet Dancers By Irina Yakovleva
Gorgeous ballet portraits by Irina Yakovleva (previously), a gifted photographer, artist and choreograph currently based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Yakovleva focuses mainly on portraiture and dance photography. She wants to show the Classic Ballet world from within. Ira captures the movement of the ballet dancers in all their detail. Continue reading »
Russian Couple Pose For Wedding Photos Wearing Gas Masks
Most brides are keen to look their best on their big day — but this lovestruck couple took their matrimonial garb to a new extreme in Russia. The couple, Daria and Roman Kazak, added gas masks to the more traditional wedding outfits before posing for a number of shots around the Chelyabinsk, a big industrial city in Russia. Continue reading »
Marvelous Portraits Of Beautiful Russian Women By Sergey Shatskov
Gorgeous female portraits by Sergey Shatskov, a talented self-taught photographer, and retoucher based in Saratov, Russia. Sergey focuses on portraiture and street style photography. He shoots fabulous beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and outdoor portrait photography. Continue reading »
Gorgeous Lifestyle And Beauty Portrait Photography By The Russian Photographer Alexey Polskiy
Marvelous female portraits by Alexey Polskiy, a talented 31-year-old self-taught photographer, and retoucher currently based in Moscow, Russia. Alexey focuses on lifestyle and portrait photography. He shoots awesome beauty, street style, fashion, and outdoor portrait photography. Continue reading »
Meet Ilya Shtutsa, The Master Of The Russian Street Phoptography
Ilya Shtutsa (b. 1972) is a street and documentary photographer based in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Founding member of Observecollective. Winner of Urban Picnic Street photography award 2014, shortlisted in many other competitions. Worked for Russian newspapers, such as Molodoy Dalnevostochnik in Khabarovsk and Nevskoe Vremya in Saint-Petersburg. Studied photography in Saint-Petersburg school Tsekh under guidance of Sergey Maximishin. Now works on long-term documentary projects and on applying methods of prosess-oriented psychology in street photography. Continue reading »
Russian Artist Transforms Old, Shabby Walls Into Mesmerizing Art Objects
Sofia Maksimova, a Russian artist from Irkutsk, certainly has a very special source of artistic inspiration and tons of imagination: she amuses herself by transforming badly plastered walls into small pieces of art, posting “before” and “after” pics of transformed plastered walls (with drawings inspired by their beguiling kinks and contours). Continue reading »
Elon Musk Artwork Pops Up In The Russian City Of Chelyabinsk
It seems that Russians from all over the country are fans of Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk. A mural of the tech entrepreneur has appeared in the Urals city of Chelyabinsk (1,200 miles east of Moscow) on an old rusty electrical box attached to a lampost. The artwork was created by Chelyabinsk Urbanist. Continue reading »
The Superb Car Concepts By The Russian Artist Andrey Tkachenko
I would like to feature the work from Andrey Tkachenko who is a freelance artist based in Nizhiy Novgorod, Russia. Mainly focusing his work into a blend of Industrial Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, I’m primary showcasing his car concepts and designs that are phenomenal in so many ways. Continue reading »
Russian Artist Portrayed Retired Superheroes: Now They Are Nice Granny And Granddaddy
Artist Lesya Guseva from Perm in her Instagram created a series of funny drawings, related curious fantasy — superheroes and supervillains, retired. How they will look like, what they will do. Continue reading »
Fantastic Cakes By Russian Chef That Will Blow You Away
If you’re a true artist, it shines through anything you do and these cakes by Elena Gnut show her true artistic talent. Continue reading »
This Russian Guy Hilariously Photoshops Himself Into The Daily Life Of Emily Ratajkowski
Most celebrities aren’t exactly known for hanging around with ‘average’ people, but for this guy, they make an exception. Meet Max, the russian guy and a photoshop troll savage. He spends long, cold winters in Russia photoshopping himself into ridiculous situations with Emily Ratajkowski. Continue reading »
Moody Portrait Photography By The Russian Photographer Alexander Kurnosov
Alexander Kurnosov is a talented self-taught photographer, retoucher and artist currently based in Moscow, Russia. Alexander focuses on portraiture, he shoots awesome fashion, glamour, street style and lifestyle portrait photography. Continue reading »
Meet World’s Most Versatile Cosplayer: Young Russian Chameleon Ilona Bugaeva
Based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Ilona Bugaeva is the World’s Most Versatile Cosplayer. Is there any character the Russian chameleon Ilona, who also goes by Sladkoslava, can’t portray? We especially like her Elizbeth Bioshock portrayal. Continue reading »
Brilliant Watercolor Paintings Of The Russian Artist Dima Rebus
Creating works that float somewhere between reality and the surreal, Dima Rebus is a young Russian artist working predominately in watercolor. Often described as unsettling, his paintings depict humans and their eerie situations, accompanied by often cheeky titles that evoke the contemporary times we live in. Continue reading »
The First Russian Color Photos, 1910s
What we know about Peter Ivanovich Vedenisov (1866-1937): graduated from the Moscow conservatory in 1888…. He was a professional pianist and often performed. Was interested in local history, meteorology and photography, could make color autochromes on the glass. 150 color sheet glasses of Peter Vedenisov made between 1909 and 1914 have been preserved till today. Continue reading »
Thank You, Photoshop… Russian Wedding Photos Are Bizarre
It’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life, so what better way to celebrate your wedding than by posing as centaurs to demonstrate your love? Or riding a giant swan? Or perhaps fleeing a fire-throwing Transformer? Continue reading »