These stomach-churning images offer a unique perspective of
the world’s cities – snapped high above the ground by a fearless
roof-topper.
Oleg Cricket adds distinctive – and
extremely dangerous – elements to his sky-high shots.
Oleg in Ekaterinburg, Russia July 2014
In some of scenes, Internet-star Oleg can been seen dangling from roofs, cranes and spires hundreds of feet above the ground.
Oleg in Ekaterinburg, Russia July 2014
And in others, the daredevil-come-photographer is even
snapped swinging his friend, Ilya Bagaev, high above the ground with
nothing to break their fall.
Oleg in Moscow, Russia 2015
He said: “I can only compare it to a computer game – except here if there is an error or loss, you cannot start the game again.”
Oleg in Moscow, Russia 2015
Oleg, from Ekaterinburg, Russia, began scaling structures nine months ago.
Oleg in Dubai, March 2015
Since then, he estimates he has reached the top of almost
50 buildings – travelling to the likes of Germany, France, Dubai and
Hong Kong in the process.
Oleg in Ekaterinburg, Russia July 2014
By posting his photographs on social media, Oleg, 24, has gained more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Oleg in Hong Kong November 2014
Despite the obvious risks involved, Oleg said he does everything he can to appear fearless in his photos.
Oleg in Hong Kong, November 2014
He added: “Fear is in each of us, you have to experience fear – that’s normal.
Oleg in Hong Kong, November 2014
“I do not express it in my photos, though.
Oleg in Ekaterinburg, Russia July 2014
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