Ivan Barashkin

In both photos, Vanya has fair skin, round, rosy cheeks, and a distinctive round red nose that resembles a funny button. His signature hairstyle is his chestnut hair, styled into a large, playful quiff (topknot) that sticks up and forward. He plays soccer and hockey. Soccer uniform: He wears a tight-fitting blue short-sleeved T-shirt. The team emblem is emblazoned on the chest, and an orange captain's armband with the letter "K" is visible on his left shoulder. He wears black cycling shorts with blue trim along the bottom hem. He wears high white socks with blue stripes at the top and lightweight light-colored sneakers with yellow-orange soles. The entire uniform looks minimalist and is designed for running on grass. Hockey uniform: He wears a protective blue hockey helmet with light blue elements and a clear plastic visor to protect his eyes. His signature chestnut-colored crest still protrudes playfully from beneath his helmet. He wears a tight, one-piece suit or jumpsuit in a blue and light blue color scheme with a geometric design (vertical and horizontal stripes in various shades of blue). A bright blue oval adorns his chest. He wears massive black gloves. He wears heavy, high-laced, dark gray hockey skates, which he wears confidently on the ice, gripping his stick.

As team captain, Vanya is truly passionate about the team's mission. He strives to be a role model for the others, leading them, and maintaining team spirit. He's always reliable during crucial moments in a match—he's not afraid to take the initiative. Vanya is incredibly ambitious and always aims for victory. However, he can have a hard time keeping his emotions in check. If things don't go according to plan on the field or the team starts losing, he can easily become nervous, angry, or even slightly depressed (which is clearly visible in his furrowed brow and fighting spirit on the ice). He's not without his ego—his status as captain and leader is very important to him. He loves being recognized for his accomplishments. But despite his pride, Vanya will never abandon his teammates in times of need. For him, Vympel isn't just a sports club, but true friends, for whom he stands up for everything. There's no pretense in him: when he's celebrating a victory, he grins broadly and practically glows with joy. And when he encounters a strong opponent or injustice, his face immediately displays the full range of emotions. This sincerity is what makes him such a charming character, one you want to root for. He's an adult.