Artem Smolin is talented fellow coming outta Russia that rolls with the weare2012 crew. You may have noticed him chucking stunts at the Frontline Railjam this year. He was also just voted "Rider of the Year" at the Russian Snowboard Awards. Contests and awards aside, he sure knows how to polish a street rail real clean and almost reminds me of a Russian Louif, with heavy moves and plenty of style. Anyway, we wanted to see what this guy added up to and hit him with a Crunching Numbers interview to get to know him. First, check out his weare2012 combo part with Denis Leontyev right below but don't miss the full Capitals movie featuring the whole pack of wild Russkies raised in the dense forest by bears, dropping on Monday. One last thing, if haven't already make sure to peep Method Mag 14.2 online for the Capitals feature. Now look for Artem and his posse coming to your hood, suckas!
How old are you?
I'm 23, but still broke and jobless.

How many years have you been snowboarding?
I don't know, around 8-9 years I guess.

Number of your family members that snowboard?
Five of us have tried boarding but only I stayed on.

How many months did you stay in the US?
Three and a half months, 2 of them just surfing.

How many cities did you guys stop at to film Capitals with weare2012?
I'm not exactly sure, about 6-10 cities.

What is the percentage of tricks you land?
0.001%
How many centimeters of snow is enough for a street session?
Any amount of snow is enough as long as I have a shovel.

How many rubles does a day pass cost at your local mountain?
There are no mountains near me.

How many stairs was the longest street rail you ever did?
I never count stairs, I only count money.

How many cavities do you have in your teeth?
None.
How many minutes is the perfect web clip?
2.564224701 minutes.

What is your front binding degree?
12 ° 

What is your back binding degree?
12 °

Favorite rotation into a rail?
Cab 270. 

How many kilometers have you driven just to ride?
1,000km from Saint-Petersburg, it's where my father's hometown is.

Number on your house?
108.

This boy can dance!

The most kinks you have gotten through?
5 kinks.

What number bus do you usually take?
I got my own wheels!

Two first numbers of your credit card?
Does anyone really remember the number on their credit card?
How many shots of vodka is enough in a night?
You mean how many bottles? Haha!

Number of followers on Instagram?
I don't remember, around 600. Hit me with a follow: @artemsmolin!

How many years you have been riding for Salomon?
It's going to be my 3rd year on Salomon/Bonfire.
Photos by Dasha Nosova