People Skateboard in St. Petersburg, Too

This might be unfair, but when I think of Russia I think of Fiddler on the Roof, snow, more snow, old people who drink vodka to ward off pneumonia, and the odd lonely bear. For whatever reason, I never imagined that it might be a place that was particularly enamored with skate culture. But then I got a glimpse of Vika Mak's pictures of her friends messing about in St Petersburg, and realized that wherever you are in the world, idling all day and getting drunk all night is a lifestyle that's going to appeal to teenagers. Vika also asked me to inform you that her crew is called LVO, her pics were taken with a Contax T2 camera, and besides photography she also works as a freelance graphic designer for local skate shops and brands.

Enjoy!

Check our some more of Vika's work here and here. More great photos:

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