Ivan Birkus

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Ivan Birkus, also referred to as Ivan Kuznetsov in some sources, is a Russian urban climber (rufer), known for scaling the Empire State Building in New York in July 2024 alongside his partner, Angelina Nikolaou. Their non-sanctioned climb, which included Birkus proposing to Nikolaou on the building's pinnacle, led to their arrest and the filing of eight criminal charges, including trespassing, endangering public safety, and unlawful entry. They appeared in a New York court, where they were released under supervision, with potential penalties including up to 20 years in prison, though some rep…

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Roofer who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and kissed at the building of the court — РИАМО
Hearings on the case of surfers Ivan Birkus and Angelina Nicolaou in New York will begin after 09:15 local time (16:15... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Russian hackers Ivan Birkus and Angelina Nicolaou who climbed the Empire State Building appeared in court in New York, … — ТАСС (Telegram)
From MSU Building to New York Skyscraper: The Story of Ruiners Who Conquered the Planet—and Await Prison — Фонтанка
Russian climbers on Empire State Building face up to 20 years in prison — Москва 24
Russian hackers who climbed the Empire State Building face trial — Вечерняя Москва
Roofer Ivan Birkus and Angelina Nicolaou: What They Are Known For — Вечерняя Москва
Russian rock climbers display banner of love and peace on Empire State Building; New York police arrest Angela and Ivan — Новая газета Европа
Russian climbers who scaled the Empire State Building face a year in prison — Вечерняя Москва
Russian climbers charged after scaling Empire State Building — Фонтанка
Russian climbers who scaled the Empire State Building face eight charges — Вечерняя Москва
Russian climbers who scaled the Empire State Building have been charged — Вести
Eight charges filed against pirates who climbed the Empire State Building — Коммерсантъ
Russian climbers charged after scaling Empire State Building — Интерфакс
Russian climbers scale the Empire State Building — Вести
Russian surfers climb to the top of the Empire State Building — Коммерсантъ
Russianman Makes Proposal to Girlfriend on Top of Empire State Building — Вести
Russian surfers scale the Empire State Building in New York — Фонтанка