29 04 2008
photographer profile #1: Nikita Yarutskiy // Vilkin
Nikita Yarutskiy, Vilkin, 21, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
1- Who are you?
Hi, my name is Nikita Yarutskiy, nickname is Vilkin. I’m 21 years old, live in Russia, Saint-Petersburg - second largest city in our country.
2- Where are you right now?
Now I’m at home, I must go to the university, there we have medical survey today. I’ll do it after that interview.
3- What’s your current camera set up?
My setup is Canon 40d, Canon 1n, Lomo cameras, Zenit, Kiev 88 tll. Lens Canon 50 mm f 1.4; Tokina 10-17 mm f 3.5-4.5 fisheye. 3 x Pocket Wizard Plus II, 2 x flash Canon 540 Ez.

pavel mushkin
Originally uploaded by vilkin.
4- What’s your current skateboard set up?
I ride on “Mild” deck – this is Russian skateboard brand, Jart wheels, Royal trucks, Bearings I don’t remember.
5- What inspires you?
I like to watch photos on flickr, extreme magazines and some other photoblogs – where I can find a lot of great skateboard & snowboard shots. I love to do it everyday.
6- Who inspires you?
I’m inspired by works of my friends and great photographers in this industry.
I’m lucky that work with good riders - cause I have my website which is devoted to extreme sports (www.creammag.ru).

smolin artem
Originally uploaded by vilkin.
7- What was the last music track you listened to?
Quasimoto f. Madlib - Low Class Conspiracy
8- What was the last cool stuff you have seen on the web ?
Blog of Jason Henry - jhenryimages.blogspot.com. I like his stuff.
9- Where can we see your work?
Web: www.creammag.ru, www.davilkinshots.com.
In magazines: Doski, Onboard Russia, Extreme, Ski Style, Ski Pass, Moloko +, Rude.

tailtap 180 off
Originally uploaded by vilkin.
10- Anything you would like to add?
Thanx skateinfusion for this interview, this is first interview in English for me.
Peace to all my homies, bro’s, friends and haters. I love my family & my girlfriend.
Watch www.creammag.ru, and my pdf mag called Rude (www.davilkinshots.com/rude).
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All pictures copyright Nikita Yarutskiy.
Thanks John & Artypop on this one.


Wow, looking forward to seeing more features like this. Thanks!
Comment by Chris
— 29 04 2008 @ 6:39 pm