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# Ivan Kuliak

Last year

2022

Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol

The Z symbol has gone from a marking on Russian military vehicles to a pro-war symbol.

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May 18th 2022, 9:16 AM

Russian gymnast has no regrets over wearing symbol in support of Ukraine invasion

Ivan Kuliak attached a letter ‘Z’ to his chest before receiving his bronze medal in the parallel bars.

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Mar 8th 2022, 12:01 PM

Russian gymnast's Ukraine invasion symbol blasted as 'shocking'

Ivan Kuliak’s shirt had the letter ‘Z’ prominently placed.

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Mar 6th 2022, 8:01 PM