Ivan is a former heavyweight boxer and a trained Spetsnaz soldier with a distinguished service record. He hails from a small village in the Ural Mountains, where he grew up amidst the rugged terrain. Ivan is often described as a man of few words. He is utterly ruthless and so brutally trained that he rather fight to the death than beg his opponent. Ivan is a skilled marksman and excels in both hand-to-hand combat and tactical strategy. He trained in handling various advanced weapons and gadgets.