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Xtra Hot: Yury

“Life is not about finding yourself, but about creating yourself...”

By Drasko Bogdanovic • December 13, 2013 2:57 pm EDT

Xtra Hot: Yury Credit: Drasko Bogdanovic

Name: Yury Ruzhyev

Age: 31

Sign: PISCES

“Life is not about finding yourself, but about creating yourself,” says Russian-born, Toronto-based performer Yury. He likes men who read, so on a date expect him to take you to a bookstore. “I am inspired by talent, charisma, wit, sarcasm, honesty, straightforwardness and openness — all things that get me in trouble all the time.”

Catch Yury’s Viva Cabaret show at the Rivoli, Sun, Dec 15, 6pm. rushow.ru

To comment on or become an Xtra Hot guy or gal, email Drasko at xtrahot@dailyxtra.com.

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