Ivan, who holds two university degrees, previously worked as an artist and designer, then became an animator, director, and video editor. He is also an artist and short story writer. On October 21, 2020, he was arrested and convicted of posting calls for destabilizing public order on a Telegram channel, including arson attacks on the KGB and Oshmyany District Prosecutor's Office buildings.
In December 2022, he was retried for "disobeying the administration's demands." In May 2024, Ivan was again convicted of "malicious disobedience" and sentenced to an additional two years in prison.
As of May 2026, according to the testimony of his fellow detachments, Ivan had served in the PKT and SHIZO for a total of 1065 days , which is approximately 35.5 months or 2 years and 9 months, respectively.
