
Vadim “tO0RO” Arkov is a Russian esports competitor in the discipline of Counter-Strike 2. His career on the competitive scene has lasted slightly more than one year, but despite this short span he has already managed to make his mark in various tournaments, earning his first prize-money gains in the region of over USD 5,000.
His career began in September 2024 when he tried out with the then lesser-known Russian team Future, with which he secured his first prize placement—finishing 3-4th at the Winline Pro League Season 2.
During that event Arkov showed strong performance and caught the attention of the organisation Virtus.pro (via their academy squad). A contract followed in October 2024, and at his first tournament with the new team he helped secure a prize placement again in the Winline Pro League Season 2. However, following that his career dipped and he spent nearly half a year without awards. The situation changed in March 2025 when he achieved a runner-up title at Myskill Pro League Season 1.
Later, in August he finally claimed his first gold titles: at ESEA Season 54: Elite Cup #1 – Europe, and at Myskill Pro League Season 2. In those tournaments Vadim “tO0RO” Arkov was counted among the best players, and this earned him promotion to Virtus.pro’s main roster. He made his debut on that roster at FISSURE Playground #2, placing 9-11th.