In what was described as his final post on his Telegram channel, Ivan spoke about how difficult life in emigration had been for him:
“I came to a clear realization: the only way to find happiness in emigration is through assimilation - giving up my Russian identity in favor of another. But for me, that path is unacceptable.
There have been two greatest gifts in my life: being born Russian and living in Russia.
And although the second came to an abrupt end, no one can take away my right to a third — the right to die Russian. Glory to Russia!”
