Kislakoff was born in Yalta. He received his art education in Russia but was forced to leave his homeland in 1920. He lived for many years in Corsica and later, settled in Montmarte. Between 1931 and 1958 Kislakoff participated in numerous art exhibitions in Nice, Paris, Stockholm, Brussels and Manchester. He is known for his landscapes, and animated cityscapes and port scenes. His works can be seen in the Musée Chéret in Nice.