The Russians are Coming - 4

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 If you subscribe to the view that all men are bad boys, 

then you will approve of the outcomes at Russian Captured Guys.

Which involve demonstrations of capitulation and submissiveness

 

Bodybuilder Danilo bows his head to the floor 

giving a nice shot of the wrist restraint he is fitted with.

The 'New Employee's' nightmarish induction day, breaks for lunch.

The canteen is considerately fitted with knee-friendly carpeting,

But his learning curve now involves the acquiring of new eating skills

and woe betide the man who spills his food or leaves any in the bowl!

Andrei discovers that the meals come in generous portions

but it's best not to complain to the waiter about quality.

Roman gets detention, but what trainer could be remain unsatisfied

if he's given a demonstration of submissive muscle like this?

 This model will miss lunch too, his restraint arrangements
demand a long period of unbroken concentration

 

It's hard to show submissiveness in this position but he gives it a good shot,
or perhaps he's just regretting not finding out what 'Shibari Shoot' meant.
(to be fair, it doesn't usually mean this type of restraint)

 

Vasily's training is also over-running, some trainers are sticklers for the finer points.

His dodgy underwear seems to have been symptomatic of a wider malaise.

But there's no finer reward for a trainer than when his man finally 'gets it'. 

This total submission means Vasily can now be rewarded with a pat on the back

 and some canteen left-overs, if he's quick.

Vitaly, on the other hand is the perfect trainee.

He has a marvellous physique with good shoulders-back posture,

but he does like his food and he can smell it cooking.

 Some masters can be very hard to please,
but obedience with bring this boy through in the end.

 

But it looks like naughty Maxim is still being persuaded

and discovering the finer points of posture training.

But there's still time, Maxim, there's time.
Which means no lunch at all for you today

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The Russians Are Coming - 3

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Models selected for duty at Russian Captured Guys

face formidable challenges once the preliminaries

of undressing and restraint are completed

Ilya is semi-suspended, forced to stand on his toes, his legs spread wide by the ankle bar, 

In this position he cannot easily support his own weight and his face tells it's own story. 

But the chunky shaping of his legs, thighs and calves comes to the fore.

The model's muscular torso is beautifully accentuated by this stretched position.

His figure-clinging, off-white briefs, have a curiously rubberised appearance,

the generous cut flatters his butt-bulk but the high cut sides reveal hefty thighs,
(also seen in Ilya's first appearance in Part 1)

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This image shows vividly how 'hands above head' restraint flatters back musculature.
In fact the whole torso is opened up, highlighted in the sagging pose here.

It's simple but virtually inescapable, the freedom of movement it allows is illusory.

Russian Guys give some of their participants convict-like, hessian trousers to wear

as though they are destined for long term captivity and privation 

For this man, the trousers have been cut down to make into improvised shorts

These ragged hems might be seen as a fashionable detail in his real life,

but here symbolise deprivation and the vulnerability of his suspended state.

The snug fit is a reminder of the alluring 'tight white' gym shorts of the vintage era.

Petr on the bamboo ladder

 The bamboo 'ladder' restraint (also seen in Part 1) opens the prisoner's body in a different way,

it's a formalised spreading, which goes beyond mere restraint into intentional display.

The arms, separately restrained to the side accentuate his immobilisation,

but the overall lack of rigidity in the frame give him insecurity more than freedom.

Nudity is not commonplace on this site, Petr's minimal body hair exaggerates the effect
For a man of his age and physique a hairless crotch is akin to Sampson losing his strength

Petr is Intimidated

 The trappings of thuggery are skillfully exploited to suggest danger and brutal power

The pulled back arms accentuate the prisoner's defencelessness.

Boris Waxed

For Boris the ladder is transformed into an improvised, uncomfortable sling or hammock, 

The wax treatment looks scary, but if you've tried it you know the effects are fleeting.

Solidified wax doesn't hurt, it's merely an irritating crust, but picking it off can be fun.

Boris has boyish features that are nicely complemented by his totally shaved groin.

It creates a different effect compared with the older-looking Petr just above.

I like this spread position with partially closed legs, the valley accentuates that shaved area.

I've never seen a shaving scene at Russian Guys but this comes close to suggesting one.

This is a different model, described as the 'new employee' and seen being stripped in Part 2

He has similar characteristics to Boris above, notably a totally shaved torso and crotch.

It gives us an uncluttered view, but he has to strain to see what's been attached to him.

Traditional Leather-culture devices like the parachute ball-stretcher are unusual at this site.

Zhenya - electro-pec'd

These chunky chest appendages with screw-sucking action create a dramatic, visual impact.

But the agonised response of the captive is attributable to the electrode attachments  

it's a refinement which I confess I haven't come across before.

The hooded interrogator doesn't seem fully at ease with the delicate, little control device.

You sense he'd prefer something more substantial with which to perform his duties.

He might think this 'back-to-basics' torment more his style.
You'll have seen the use of chest roping to showcase hunky pecs before, at sites like Bound Gods.

The devious minds at Russian guys transform this decorative restraint into a trial of it's own.
One with positively medieval connotations.

The chest rope is secured around a post and a baton or pipe inserted at the rear

Turning the pipe transforms the loop of rope into a garrote-like, chest compressor. 

Visually it's very subtle but once perceived, fearful in its malign simplicity.

The prisoner's intense facial expression conveys his struggle to resist and endure.

It contrasts with the thug's casual stance 

 'Mr Orange Shorts' is another RCB model with an expressive face

manfully gritting his teeth here as his abs are given an impact workout.

The medic wearing both mask and shades is a quite bizarre concoction

 but I like the leather collar detail.

The models homely underwear belongs to an altogether different world .

 This 'Guy Next Door' arrived expecting a medical examination 

but I don't suppose he expected reflex tests to be conducted on his nipples.

He produces another memorable, near-tears face, as the weighted clips are detached

see him also in Part 1 and Part 2

For Vitaly the regular 'hands above head' restraint is augmented by a noose.

Clad only in his underwear, it brings a nightmarish dimension to his ordeal.

RCB sometimes flirts with extremes of restraint which produce challenging, chilling imagery.

be prepared if you visit the site!

continued in Part 4.....

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Jotto's Mystery of the Red Barn

The Murder in the Red Barn was a notorious case in 1827 in England .

The victim disappeared and the body was only discovered a year later,

 buried in the 'Red Barn', after her mother dreamt about it.  

Jotto's Red Barn series is quite different,

ambiguous but equally mysterious and spooky

Jotto - Scarecrow in the Heat

 There's always a place for a scarecrow in a horror scenario.

 Usually lurking in the distance, emanating mysterious darkness

as though seeing all, but revealing nothing.

Jotto - Best Scarecrow Ever

It all begins with a Nature Lover 

venturing out naked, alone

aiming to get closer to nature.

Jotto - MacDonald Had A Farm

A Farmer with an interest in innovation  - and young men.

Prime Beef or Prime Milker?
There's only one way to find out.

One might wonder about those young men who disappeared.

Surely not hidden in plain view, in sight of the homestead?

The crows and the insects could tell a story.

Jotto - Scarecrow in the Storm

The summer storm drenches the soil and the corn grows higher,

Gradually submerging the scarecrow in a sea of green.
Soon it will be Harvest and the land cleared for Winter.

Jotto - Hi

When Spring returns a young man thoughts

turn to adventure and thrill-seeking.......
Who knows what awaits him?


Read my A-Z article which surveys Jotto's art

The Russians Are Coming - 2

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Danila Undresses

 Another hunky bodybuilder arrives at the Russian Guys studio aiming to impress with his physique. 

I'm impressed already with this unconventional back view, showing his attractive body shaping.
He's an aspiring model completely unaware of what is planned for him.

The background used in this picture and the next one give the appearance of a credible photo studio with plain, modern 'industrial' walling and accessories beloved of edgy photographers.

No dungeons or hotel bedrooms here!

Danila Overpowered

No sooner has Danila shed his T-shirt than he's pounced on by a hooded thug who KO's him.

We get a nice preview of the physique that's just been requisitioned for examination.

The bad guys here always wear hoods or sun shades that make them look gangsterish

Danila Hogtied

Unconscious, the bodybuilder is stripped to underwear and tied up with rope.
The hog-tie is an unusual concession to tradition at Russian Guys,
it's a position that makes the most of his muscles.

The floor he's lying on looks dry and clean.
It creates a disturbing sense of clinical purpose.

 

Other new arrivals at the 'studio' loose their clothes more crudely.
Stas is described as a football hooligan, a skinny thug.
That means its quite OK to destroy his vest/singlet before getting started.

Zhenya Undressed

This soldier's clothes get more respect and consideration during removal.
 Zhenya's fine military physique is well worthy of a gradual unveiling,
It really would be a waste to simply rip his gear off.
This approach is only feasible if he's unconscious of course.

Konstantin Debagged

Konstantin is also out for the count unaware as his jeans are undone and tugged off his legs.

He thought he was in for a medical, but the comfort of this couch will be fleeting

Vitaly tamed

By contrast, Vitalys 'Bully Guy' persona earns him an overpowering by force,
attacked by two hooded thugs he remains conscious, able to wonder why

as his T-shirt and jeans are ripped and pulled off his body

 Vitaly's attackers dangle him by his wrists, with ankles tied together, toes just touching the ground.

The yawning door of that container must look an ominous sight to him in this predicament.
 The cheery yellow of his trunks makes an incongruous contrast to the bleak surroundings

When the preliminaries of restraint are done and all is secure, 

there's time for the model to reflect on what might be to come.

I featured this man in Part 1 and previously in a review of Torture Central a few years ago.

I love his orange shorts, not cool but they suggest an individualistic, cheerful personality

Possibly a man who will find the demands of his captors difficult and shocking.

We already saw the bewilderment of the 'swimmer' in Part 1, when he realised where he was.

But 'he doth protest too much' and his reward is a mouthful of the ubiquitous bamboo pole

It's not overly effective as a silencer, but it will render his protestations unintelligible 

and deliver an aching jaw that he will remember before he speaks in future.

'The Stallion' is another bewildered man, he volunteered for something completely different to this.

He's described as a stripper and his artfully edgy hair style indicates someone who likes to be noticed.
Probably in a more flattering pose than this, I imagine.

  But then what sort of man describes himself as a stallion, for heavens sake? 

Admittedly his body warrants attention and puts on a fine display in this position.

I'm not always a fan of ball gags, they tend to distort the face but they've chosen a sensible colour for him and he wears it well. It seems to fit in nicely in with the suggestion of an arrogant man brought down to earth with a bump, his situation exemplified by his being taped to a concrete block. 

Humiliating but also flattering his strength in a weird way!

Occasionally at Russian Guys, captives are delivered into total nudity.
This model is designated simply as the 'New Employee', what an induction!

It's perhaps the harshest way to lose your clothing as a captive, to have the garments cut off you.

It's a more drastic loss than simple undressing, which at least offers the hope of their eventual return.

Cutting is more clinical and calculating than the shock tactic of ripping them away, 

Having to watch them slowly being destroyed on your body, seeing them mutilated and made useless

is a heart-breaking loss and comes with the added scare of blades manoeuvring close to the skin.

For Zhenya, having been stripped totally naked by his captors there is the further humiliation

 of being posed on a precarious, display pedestal in a curtained off, private room, 

there to be inspected by a succession of evil-looking men,

Close by, hang a selection of intimidating instruments of punishment

which he can peruse as he is waiting....... and imagine what they might feel like.

Vasily on his knees

It's even more confusing when they dress you in black latex and oil you up.
Allocating to you a role that is darkly mysterious and sexual even.
Perhaps the time to really start worrying though
 is when they chain you to a concrete block.

 Vasily looks suitably hot under the collar and wondering what's coming next.

There's another image of Vasily in his original, dodgy underwear in my review of Torture Central

more in Part 3

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The Russians are coming - 1

Memorable restraint images from Russian Captured Boys

Andrei in Chains

As an example of restraint this takes some beating. No wonder Andrei looks frustrated. Not only is he restricted by these heavyweight chains, he's weighed down by them, a constant reminder of captivity. 

That's a fate worthy of a superhero.

After this he's forced to do exercises wearing them
(image referenced is in Snakes and Chains post) 

Maxim's bamboo leverage restraint

 I don't know the exact term for this form of restraint, where arms and legs are tied in a flexed position with a stave of some sort trapped in crook of the joint, but it's totally immobilising.
Mischievous-looking Maxim here seems to be just beginning to appreciate that it's not a joke. 

In time he may also discover that the bamboo poles can put uncomfortable pressure on his joints if the ties are tight. They act as levers, particularly thick ones like this. Historically in South East Asia shibari bondage was used not only to restrain prisoners of war but to incapacitate them. The use of bamboo for the poles here together with a futon-style platform and paper screens references those origins.

Petr's arm lift

The bamboo is used differently here to create a reverse arm lift. It forces Petr to balance inelegantly on his toes, in order to alleviate the pressure on his shoulder joints. Foot fans will appreciate his lines. The other three poles are acting purely as decorative encumbrances at this moment
but they can be used to impose leg separation on the captive.

The Swimmer - On the bamboo ladder

As this bewildered soul has just discovered.
I've called him 'the swimmer' on account of the design of his trunks and his lithe muscularity. His confused look makes this picture tingle with possibilities. He's reacting to the unexpected warm-up slaps he's getting, but the bamboo ladder restraint frame is unusual enough to be suggestive of mysterious, exotic and demanding rituals. It is also a compact, more accessible alternative to conventional spread-eagling on a table or between uprights.

Vladimir (?) - Suspended on a cross

This is an impressive restraint image owing much to the model's tremendous physique, which is beautifully displayed giving an impression of true strength without excessive bulk. His shaved abdomen looks great. You can see his 'bits' have been 'enhanced' but his male-ness doesn't really need the help.

At first sight it looks like a crucifixion, but the captive is actually suspended by a combination of arm slings and  ankle restraints that won't allow him to put his feet on the ground. It's a double-edged sword of two uncomfortable positions that can be alternated but not escaped.

Ilya Pole Tied

This is potentially an even more fiendish restraint. A hoist levers Ilya's arms backwards but the upright pole limits his ability to change position to mitigate the pressure.  He is forced to adopt an involuntary submissive pose.


The effect of this tension on his body is most striking.
Firstly the muscularity of his arms is highlighted.
Second, his head is forced forward and down,
 which seems to accentuate the shape of his pecs and the washboard ripple of his abdominals.
Meanwhile, the keen cut of his underpants brings out some bulky, sexy, thigh muscularity.

Suspension Bondage 1

For a supple, young man this suspension position isn't problematic unless it's excessively prolonged. It's causes the buttocks to be beautifully displayed and that's further enhanced in this case by the subtle patterning of his underpants. I haven't been able to find out this model's name

Suspension Bondage 2

His long slender leg lines are brought out in this view 

and if you seek out more images from the set there are views of his back muscles

Roman is one of the best looking men in the Russian Captured Boys stable  and this intimate shot captures a sense of acceptance and reflection that enhances his masculine credentials.

Roman suspended

When drawn up by the chain into a suspended position,

 his stressed physique in this image is impressive.

It's a marvellous study of pure restraint 

unencumbered by the mechanics of the display.

'Guy Next Door' suspended and clamped

A similar suspension test is arranged for this model, supplemented by nipple clamps. If we were to go by the profuse sweating that is suggested by the gleaming highlights on his triceps, he would be long past the stage of worrying about the minor nuisance on his pecs. I suspect that the sheen is actually oil but I'm happy with that. The matching of a sober expression with a stretched out body produces another striking image that is about personality and inner emotions as much as outward physical appearance.

I previously featured this model, memorably clad in orange shorts,
 in a review of Torture Central a few years ago.

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If you appreciate the beauty of the human body and of it's response to tension and pressure, you can understand how shibari came to be thought of as a sort of performance art. Judging from the images in this article, the men behind Russian Captured Boys seem to understand this. But their approach to bondage is much simpler, less sophisticated than shibari and that throws greater emphasis onto the intrinsic qualities of their models. The sparing use of clothing also contributes, avoiding the distraction of  explicit nudity which would otherwise overshadow everything else. It certainly doesn't prevent these images from being erotic. More on this next time.

Continued in Part 2