Ivan was born and raised in Uzhhorod, where he graduated from school No. 3 in 2022. In the same year, he entered Uzhhorod National University to study Political Science. He is a member of the student council and deputy chairman of the Scientific Society of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He became interested in politics, philosophy, and economics in high school, which led him to the ideas of libertarianism and to the Ukrainian Students for Freedom. He joined the USF in 2024.

«Freedom is an ultimate value. The principles of Freedom are just, and the fruits of Freedom are useful, giving individuals the opportunity to develop their virtues. As knights of freedom, the USF carry the yellow banner that inspires other freedom fighters.»