interview

Name:
Nikita Gnetnev (@niki_gnetnev)

Pronouns:
he/him

Agency:
Independent Model Management (Milan)

Age:
20

Height:
189 cm

Place of Origin:
Zelenograd, Moscow

Ethnic Origin:
1/2 Ukrainian 1/2 Russian

Birthsign:
Sagittarius

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
I didn’t know that modeling was a job when I got scouted, and I was not really into fashion back then. I got scouted by Emil from Unique Models and his brother on a sunny day on the island of Brygge, Copenhagen, when I was 14 years old and signed by them when I turned 18.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
My most memorable moment was walking for Prada. It was my first big show; I will never forget that moment. After that show, my life changed completely.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
This song called Kata by MHD because it always gets me dancing and in a good mood.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
My passions are sports. I have played hockey from the age of 6-18, tennis from 10-12, and swimming from 10-12 years old. I love training and keeping my body healthy, and I love the adrenaline rush when I play sports.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I have always wanted to jump out of a plane one day. I need to try it.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
People get surprised by how many different languages I speak. I speak four languages fluently: English, Russian, French and Danish. I learned them all before turning 10 years old.

What change would you like to see in the world?
Stop wars, find God.