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“Igor Nikolaev s pivom” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Igor Nikolayev s pivom” is a 2014 Russian meme showing the singer Igor Nikolayev raising a beer with a relaxed look.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” meme, 2014

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack, number 41 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 “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” meme mean?

The meme works as a visual “cheers!”. The singer’s calm smile and lifted glass turn any scene into an invitation to have a drink among friends. People use it to celebrate good news, to wrap up a heavy week, or to lighten the mood of a tense conversation.

Where does the “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” meme come from?

Igor Nikolayev is a Russian singer and composer known for popular songs, among them “Rozovo-malinovoe vino”, later sung as a duet with other artists. The meme picture, where he holds a beer, circulated across the Runet around 2014 and was reworked into captions, party-background edits and invitation replies. The shot mattered mostly for its good-natured feel, far from his stage persona.

  1. 2014The image of Igor Nikolayev with a beer circulates on the Runet.

How to use the “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” meme

  • Replying to “see you Friday?” with Igor’s picture.
  • To celebrate exam results among friends.
  • Under a sunny terrace photo: “Igor approves.”

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The “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” card in MyMemeCards

Igor Nikolaev s pivom card
NumberNo. 041
RarityEpic
CollectionRussian Memes pack
Fame78/100 · #13 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Russian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16956%
  • Rare9231%
  • Epic279.0%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Igor Nikolaev s pivom 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 Igor Nikolayev?

A Russian singer and composer behind popular songs, shown in the meme raising a beer.

What does the meme mean?

It is a friendly invitation to clink glasses, in a relaxed tone.

When should you use it?

To celebrate, to nudge a friend, or to ease a tense moment.

How do I get the Igor Nikolaev s pivom meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Igor Nikolaev s pivom” 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 Igor Nikolaev s pivom card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Игорь Николаев — Розово-малиновое вино (YouTube) · checked on October 29, 2026.

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