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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nikita Litvinkov” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack, number 4 of the collection, and the 13th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Nikita Litvinkov” meme mean?
The meme pokes fun at pompous food criticism. It comes out to describe a canteen, a lukewarm dish or a failed wedding meal with the gravity of an expert. It also recalls childlike sincerity: the boy believes in his subject, and that deadpan faith is what makes people laugh. Many saw in it a model of unintentional eloquence.
Where does the “Nikita Litvinkov” meme come from?
Nikita Litvinkov, a schoolboy, tells the camera about his daily life in the school canteen with total seriousness and a level of detail that leaves viewers speechless. The clip spread through the Runet around 2008 and became remix material: Russians made many video edits, musical versions and quotes from it. The boy's solemn tone before ordinary dishes turned him into a reference for laughing at anything judged too gravely. The meme still belongs to the Russian web folklore of that era.
How to use the “Nikita Litvinkov” meme
- After a bad meal at home: “I'll do a Nikita Litvinkov on this.”
- Posting his video under a photo of a dubious menu.
- Replying to a friend who critiques a dinner like a starred chef.
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The “Nikita Litvinkov” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Nikita Litvinkov” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nikita Litvinkov comes out of the Russian Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nikita Litvinkov?
A Russian schoolboy who criticises his canteen in a video that became a Runet meme around 2008.
Why did he go viral?
For his absolute seriousness and precise complaints, which clash with how ordinary the subject is.
Are there remixes?
Yes, Russian users made many video edits from it.
How do I get the Nikita Litvinkov meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nikita Litvinkov” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Nikita Litvinkov card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Жаргон падонков (Wikipédia russe) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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