In reply to tobyfk: A brief explanation of the name from Anna Piunova:
It originates from the Biblical name Šim'on, so the English analogue is Simeon, but in Russian he's Semen.
Thanks Anna.
But apart from that what a great climber, I enjoyed the video. And I also liked the modelling photos, it's nice to see something different in climbing.
Did anyone see those Blurr adverts - Mick used some of them in his seminal <sorry couldn't resist> article series Climb Like A Girl:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=114
Jack