Kirill Bichutsky

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Kirill Bichutsky
Bichutsky in 2019
Born (1984-06-09) June 9, 1984 (age 40)
NationalityAmerican – Russian
EducationRoxbury High School
Known forKirill Was Here, Assholes Live Forever, Being Awesome AF
StyleNightlife photography
PartnerEstée Maria (2017–present)
Websitekirillshouseparty.com

Kirill Bichutsky (also known as The Slut Whisperer or Kirill Was Here)[1] is a Russian-born American photographer, event organizer and entrepreneur based in New York City.

Early life

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Kirill Bichutsky was born in Moscow, then part of the Russian SFSR.[2] When he was 2 years old, his family emigrated to the United States and settled in Roxbury, New Jersey. Growing up, Bichutsky wanted to be a Disney animator.[3] Bichutsky graduated from high school in 2002, and was awarded a full scholarship to William Paterson University. He later dropped out.[4]

Career

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After being introduced to nightclubs by a DJ, Bichutsky began taking photographs at parties and nightclubs.[4] The photography often consisted of nude or scantily clad women at the parties.[4] Bichutsky began to be hired by venues to host, and/or use his name and likeness to promote an evening event.[5]

In 2015, Bichutsky was featured on the Showtime series 3AM.[4]

In 2018, Bichutsky was featured in the Netflix documentary film The American Meme.[6]

Merchandise

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Bichutsky has merchandise for sale by Linda Finegold under the Assholes Live Forever brand.[7]

Controversy

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Bichutsky's parties have been banned in many cities across the United States and Canada. Critics often claim his parties reinforce misogyny.[8][9][10]

In 2017, Bichutsky was banned from Twitter.[11]

Bichusky's Instagram accounts have been frequently deleted.

References

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  1. ^ "How Cum: 11 The Slut Whisperer (Kirill Bichutsky & Jax Dell'Osso)". howcumpodcast.libsyn.com.
  2. ^ "Kirill Was Here interview" – via www.youtube.com.
  3. ^ "Kirill is here: Talking blackouts and parties with the nightlife photographer – Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. October 16, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d Rinzler, Lodro (June 17, 2015). "Meet the Man Who Calls Himself "the Slut Whisperer"". Marie Claire.
  5. ^ NJ.com, Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for (September 15, 2018). "N.J. man behind Hoboken HUB sex party is called the 'Slut Whisperer.' What we know about him". nj.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Turner, Kyle (December 18, 2018). "'The American Meme' Review: For Influencers, Social Media Is Only Skin Deep". The New York Times.
  7. ^ "LINDA FINEGOLD x KIRILL WAS HERE x ASSHOLES LIVE FOREVER". Kirill Was Here Store.
  8. ^ Watters, Haydn (April 14, 2015). "Party photographer Kirill Bichutsky mocks detractors after cancelled gig". CBC News.
  9. ^ Boon, Jacob. "Halifax really seems to hate the Slut Whisperer". The Coast Halifax.
  10. ^ "'Kirill Was Here' won't appear in Vancouver | The Province". February 12, 2016.
  11. ^ Niemietz, Brian. "Controversial party promoter Kirill banned by Twitter — the debauchery goes on". nydailynews.com.
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