Every year we are going to honor the memory of the legend of rollerblading and our good friend Andrey “Zaits” Zaitsev (1984-2012).

Promo Video: One evening with Andrey Zayzev - Vernadka, Moscow 2011

In a month we are waiting for everyone in Moscow to have an unforgettable time in the company of like-minded people, enjoy treats and, of course, have a cool ride on aggressive roller skates! Details later, but for now, mark the weekend of June 10-11 on your calendar.

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing profiles and edits of Andrey Zayzev’s skating, so that younger rollerbladers can appreciate his incredible talent and be in the know. We start with a not-so-famous video filmed in one evening in the summer of 2011 on Vernadka in Moscow, in the vicinity of LSD Park". - Plastik Mag..

Filmed and edited by Boris Geisner. Mirror on Vimeo: PLAY. AZ Picnic & Contest: Instagram | Facebook.

Andrey Zaytsev Memorial Contest: More Media.

Andrey Zayzev, Russia (RIP, 10.09.1984 - 21.03.2012) best-of. Compilation of stabilized clips by Blade.rs.

I was invited to Moscow for a street contest last summer. While i was there i was blessed to meet the man, the myth, the legend Andrey Zaytzev.

Skating with Z was so sick. He was always super motivated and always energized for skating! His trick selection and style is untouchable. He skates big stuff, he skates very fast, and he is always in control. Such a G!

My opinion, he is easily one of the most talented people to every put on a pair or rollerblades. Thank you Andrey, even in your passing you continue to inspire the world! Miss you my friend, still can’t believe your gone, were doing this for you now! - Josh Glowicki.

Video on Vimeo: PLAY - Filmed by Rodion Korneev and Josh Glowicki. Camera: 5d mark II, Canon T2i w/ lots of lens.