Pioneer of the Deep: Ambassador Slava Simakov, a Vanguard of Underwater Exploration

By Ricky Jehen • Published August 13, 2025 • Updated August 13, 2025
A striking underwater shot of Slava Simakov in full ice diving gear, surrounded by bubbles as he ascends.

In the world of diving, there are figures who are not just participants, but true legends. DIVEVOLK's Russian Brand Ambassador, Slava Simakov, is undoubtedly one of them. More than just a professional technical diver, Slava is a gifted photographer and a pioneer in the highly challenging realms of ice and cave diving. Every descent he makes is not merely a push of personal limits, but a perfect embodiment of humanity's spirit of exploration.

DIVEVOLK Ambassador Slava Simakov standing on a frozen lake in full drysuit and dive gear, holding a DIVEVOLK housing.

 

Journeys into Ice and Darkness: The Legendary Dives of Slava Simakov

Ice diving is one of the most demanding challenges in the diving world. Beneath the frozen surface, divers face not only bone-chilling temperatures but also a complex and potentially hazardous environment. Yet for Slava Simakov, this icy world is where he is most at home. Each ice dive is a challenge against the extreme and an exploration into the unknown. He has used his lens to document the fantastical world beneath the ice—the crystal-clear formations, the mysterious underwater caves, and the vibrant marine life that thrives in the cold.

Cave diving is an even greater step into the unknown. In the darkness of a cave system, divers must rely completely on their skills and experience, carefully navigating narrow passages and vast, deep chambers. With his masterful diving technique and keen observational skills, Slava has achieved remarkable feats in the world of cave diving, turning every cave he explores into a new landmark for the diving community.

3 divers, including Slava Simakov, exploring the tight confines of an underwater cave system.

 Exploring the unknown in a deep underwater cave.

The DIVEVOLK Housing: A Reliable Choice for the Extremes

As a professional diver and photographer, Slava Simakov knows that reliable equipment is paramount for both safety and the quality of his work. The DIVEVOLK housing has become his indispensable partner, especially during his ice diving expeditions. In these extreme environments, our housing has demonstrated exceptional performance. It not only provides flawless protection for his smartphone, ensuring it functions normally in low temperatures and high pressure, but it also delivers outstanding waterproofing, allowing him to focus completely on his photography without worrying about equipment damage.

From the frigid waters under the Arctic ice to the frozen lakes of the Ural region, the DIVEVOLK housing has withstood the most rigorous tests. It provides rock-solid security for Slava's work and stands as a benchmark of reliability for all extreme divers and photographers.

The DIVEVOLK Housing: A Reliable Choice for the Extremes

A Russian First: The SeaLink Live Stream Breakthrough

At the famous Karyer Lazurny ("Lazurny Quarry") dive site in the Urals, Slava Simakov accomplished a milestone: Russia's first-ever underwater live stream. This achievement not only showcased his exceptional diving skills but also demonstrated the advanced capabilities and reliability of the DIVEVOLK SeaLink underwater communication system.

During the live broadcast, Slava did more than just show the wonders of the underwater world; he engaged his audience with creative activities, including playing a game of underwater chess and leading viewers on an exploration of a sunken AN-2 aircraft cockpit. These unique segments captured the imagination of a huge audience and revealed the endless possibilities of underwater interaction.

The success of this live stream was a breakthrough for the Russian diving community and offered a completely new perspective to diving enthusiasts worldwide. The outstanding performance of the SeaLink system proved that underwater live broadcasting is no longer a distant dream, but a reality. It allows for the real-time transmission of amazing underwater moments and enables direct interaction between the diver and the audience, truly eliminating the distance to the world below.

Slava Simakov inside the cockpit of a sunken AN-2 aircraft, illuminated by his dive lights.

Exploring a sunken AN-2 aircraft cockpit during the live stream.

Slava Simakov playing a game of chess on a special board set up on the floor of a quarry underwater.

Engaging the live audience by playing chess underwater.

Conclusion

As a DIVEVOLK Brand Ambassador, Slava Simakov not only achieves remarkable feats in ice and cave diving but also brings the beauty and mystery of the underwater world to a global audience. The outstanding performance of the DIVEVOLK housing and the groundbreaking SeaLink system provide the solid support he needs for his journeys.

Every dive he takes is an exploration of the unknown and a challenge of human limits. We look forward to the new surprises he will bring us as he continues to explore the infinite possibilities of the world beneath the waves.


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Ricky Jehen

Ricky Jehen

Ricky is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with more than 20 years of diving adventures around the world — from colorful coral reefs to historic shipwrecks. Based in Bali, Indonesia, he’s passionate about underwater photography and marine conservation. At DivevolkDiving.com, Ricky shares hands-on gear reviews, safety tips, and personal stories from beneath the waves, inspiring others to dive deeper and capture the ocean’s beauty with Divevolk’s smartphone housings and accessories.