Heli Park Rail Jam in Moscow Gallery

Last weekend a helicopter crashed into ВВЦ park in downtown Moscow. A bunch of snowboarders eager to get their jib on rounded up and sessioned the propeller. OK, that's actually not the truth. The marketing wizards over at Nike released this funny commercial (below) showing Denis Leontyev boardsliding a chopper while Kobe Bryant watched perplexed on his iPad. They decided to then have an invitational Heli Park jam with a mock chopper amongst other stuff to jib on hosted and judged by Denis Leontyev. They wanted to emphasize #playrussian and motivate the people that just because you live in nation that gets cold and snowy as all hell you should still go out and play. In -20 temps at the aeronautics part of the park Russia's best jibbers came out to do battle. Check the video recap by 360flip and enjoy some dope shots of some of the best in this rising new scene in a nation that holds massive potential.Good morning Moscow! Photo by ADTEveryone's boards were ready to launch. Photo by Nike RussiaDenis Leontyev flew out from Cali for the jam. Photo by Nike RussiaHe gave the setup a couple test slides. Frontlippin' the piss out of the downbar.Photo by Dasha NosovaFront 3 melon off the tube drop. Photo by Dasha NosovaThe riders that came out were impressed by the setup to say the least! Photo by Dasha NosovaProduct was on display to get the people familiar with the swooshy goods. Photo by Nike RussiaThe temps were Arctic but the riders tent full of tea and snacks saved some toes from frostbite that day.Photo by Nike RussiaMihail Il'in pulled ill stunts all day to grab 2nd place then was off to Sochi to ride for the Russian Olympic team. Photo by Dasha NosovaAleksander Novikov didn't win but he is sure some kind of champion. Photo by Dasha NosovaThere was a sweet little bank to stall with your left over momentum. Photo by Dasha NosovaPasha Peshin sailing a crail off the tube drop. Photo by Dasha NosovaThe setting was rad with statues, rockets and planes all over the place. Photo by Nike RussiaYura Rudchik showed up to spread some Terror! Photo by Dasha NosovaMaxime Tihonov halfcab into the down rail. Photo by Danil KolodinNight began to fall but it's OK, Max Kruglov's boots will light the way. Photo by Danil KolodinNikolai Grinjov from Siberia boardlsiding the chopper's blade. Photo by Danil KolodinThe crowd always loves good frontflip. Photo by Nike RussiaNikolai Grinjov frontboarding with nothing but a hoodie. Siberian skin is thick! Photo by Elle AzizovaKirill Krivov winding up for the 270 out off the chopper slide. Photo by Dasha NosovaMaxim Moldovan slide one in. Photo by Nike RussiaFinals was a heavy set of riders. Photo by Nike RussiaVanya Gribkov defending the spot with a BS 180 on. Photo by Elle AzizovaDenis Gaivas giving it all he's got. Photo by Elle AzizovaThe set up was getting a bit too easy for Max Kruglov so he started 1 footing everything. Photo by Elle AzizovaAnother shot of Nikolai Grinjov. He landed alot of stunts and tied for 3rd in the end. Photo by Nike RussiaHardway front 270 squared up like a box from Artem Smolin. Photo by Elle AzizovaStas Belov brought some G style to the jam. Photo by Elle Azizova

Vision began to blur from the cold. Photo by Nike RussiaLook at the right angle on that backlip from Max Kruglov. He is perfectly aligned with the stairs. Proper! Photo by Nike RussiaStas Belov getting twisted on the downbar. Photo by Nike RussiaFilipp Ananin looking smooth. Photo by Nike RussiaMax Kruglov was having fun with the setup and literally started rail dancing, russian style! Photo by Danil KolodinArtem Smolin with a beast backlip disaster off the top to seal the win. Photo by Elle AzizovaA steamy chat with judges over who the winners were. Frontline's Kareem El Rafie was special invited guest judge. Photo by Nike RussiaPhoto by Danil Kolodin
RESULTS:
1st Place: Artem Smolin
2nd Place: Mihail Il'in
3rd Place: Maxim Kruglov & Nikolai Grinjov