This Ukrainian man lives his life as Darth Vader — and the photos are incredible

[My Everything]

While many fans are excitedly preparing for the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," one Ukrainian man is taking things to the next level.

Darth Mykolaiovych Vader legally changed his name in homage to the classic "Star Wars" villain. He spends his days dressed in a Vader costume, complete with black cloak, gloves, and of course, the iconic face mask. 

Reuters caught up with Vader to see what life is like as one of the world's most famous movie villains. Turns out, even mundane tasks, like showering and dog walking, look a lot cooler when the Sith Lord does them. 

Keep reading to get a closer look at the life of Darth Mykolaiovych Vader. 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Darth Mykolaiovych Vader.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Vader lives in Odessa, Ukraine.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

And yes, Darth Mykolaiovych Vader is his legal name.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Vader made headlines earlier this fall when he ran for mayor.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Unfortunately, he didn't win the election.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

He came in 15th out of 42 candidates.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

More than 25,000 people signed an online petition to make him Prime Minister of Ukraine.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

"One plan is to oust [Prime Minister Arseny] Yatseniuk and put me, Darth Vader, on the throne as prime minister," Vader told Reuters.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

Vader, and his iconic black costume, are a regular sight around Odessa.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

Here he is at his home, where Vader lives with his wife and kids.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Like any good villain, Vader has a number of hobbies.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

He enjoys embroidery.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

And walking his dog.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

One thing is for sure.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

The Force is strong with this one.

 

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[LUNE]

inspiring

[Yeojin]

@Darth Mykolaiovych Vader: ADOPT ME 

[PromiscuousBunny]

#goals

[Junkrat]

nerd

[Nowhere Boy]

This is amazing

[Universe]

One has to learn how to separate hobbies from real life

[Pseudo]

I wonder if his kid still has two hands. 

[MelanatedBeauty]

lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Hiku]

 

While many fans are excitedly preparing for the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," one Ukrainian man is taking things to the next level.

Darth Mykolaiovych Vader legally changed his name in homage to the classic "Star Wars" villain. He spends his days dressed in a Vader costume, complete with black cloak, gloves, and of course, the iconic face mask. 

Reuters caught up with Vader to see what life is like as one of the world's most famous movie villains. Turns out, even mundane tasks, like showering and dog walking, look a lot cooler when the Sith Lord does them. 

Keep reading to get a closer look at the life of Darth Mykolaiovych Vader. 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Darth Mykolaiovych Vader.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Vader lives in Odessa, Ukraine.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

And yes, Darth Mykolaiovych Vader is his legal name.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Vader made headlines earlier this fall when he ran for mayor.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Unfortunately, he didn't win the election.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

He came in 15th out of 42 candidates.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

More than 25,000 people signed an online petition to make him Prime Minister of Ukraine.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

"One plan is to oust [Prime Minister Arseny] Yatseniuk and put me, Darth Vader, on the throne as prime minister," Vader told Reuters.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Source: Reuters

 

 

Vader, and his iconic black costume, are a regular sight around Odessa.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

Here he is at his home, where Vader lives with his wife and kids.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

Like any good villain, Vader has a number of hobbies.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

He enjoys embroidery.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

And walking his dog.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

 

One thing is for sure.

 

REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

The Force is strong with this one.

 

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Woah o.O

Thanks for the information!!

 

Sadly I used all my upvotes :(

[gummybear_dragon]

His kids have such a cool dad

[palechibi]

thats me

[continuum]

well at least he's committed to something in life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is it still shade if its directed at myself

[Rapmon's Ahjussi Husband]

Lovely house, I had an history teacher of +75 who dressed herself like Nefertiti so    ( true story )

[RedVelvetTrash]

The most funniest thing I seen all day.