Ivan Birkus

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Ivan Birkus, also known as Ivan Kuznetsov, is a Russian urban climber (rufer) who gained international attention for scaling the Empire State Building in New York City with his partner, Angelina Nikolaou. The climb, which occurred on July 1, 2024, was non-sanctioned and included Birkus proposing to Nikolaou at the building's pinnacle; both were subsequently arrested and charged with eight counts of criminal offenses including trespassing and endangering public safety. They appeared in court in New York, where their legal team indicated they might accept a plea deal for probation and fines, th…

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