<p>Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov have captured global attention after their daring climb of the iconic Empire State Building, that has sparked widespread buzz online. However, their dangerous passion for climbing high end buildings goes back to them appearing in an Netflix documentary. Let's delve into know about them, about their daring stunts and more.</p><h2>Who are Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov?</h2><p>Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, the Russian couple, are widely known for their daring, high-altitude stunts and have starred in the 2024 Netflix documentary <i>Skywalkers: A Love Story</i>. Born in 1993, Angela Nikolau is a Russian rooftoper and artist who gained recognition due to her unusual photographs taken on the roof of skyscrapers around the world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-peace-proposal-and-police-couple-scales-empire-state-building-gets-arrested-1782944155275"><strong>Watch | Peace, proposal and police: Couple scales Empire State Building, gets arrested</strong></a></p>

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<p>In 2015, Nikolau was reportedly engaged as a witness in an investigation against a rooftopper, Vladimir Podrezov, and his friends, who painted the star of the Stalinist skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment into Ukrainian flag colours. Following in 2016, Nikolau and Ivan have climbed several skyscrapers, including Goldin Finance 117 in Tianjin, which attracted the attention of global media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/vera-wang-unveils-dramatic-new-haircut-on-77th-birthday-that-makes-her-look-almost-unrecognizable-1782970111173"><strong>Vera Wang unveils dramatic new haircut on 77th birthday that makes her look ‘almost unrecognizable’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2017, Nikolau played the main character in the Danish documentary On the Edge of Freedom. Then in 2018, she had also played one of the lead roles in <i>Who is Next?</i> documentary Slovak documentarian Miro Drobný. Then came the 2024 documentary titled <i>Skywalkers: A Love Story,</i> which premiered at the Sundance Festival and was later acquired by Netflix the same year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ivan Artemovich Kuznetsov, widely known as Ivan Beerkus, is a Russian rooftopper and daredevil blogger who scales massive skyscrapers without safety gear. His climbing partner and fiancee Angela Nikolau have done several daredevil stunts that include some of the world's tallest buildings.</p><h2>What is the documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story all about?</h2><p>Helmed by Jeff Zimbalist and co-directed by Maria Bukhonia and produced by Zimbalist Bukhonia, Tamir Ardom and Chris Smith, the documentary focuses on Russian couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov. The film was released in IMAX in July 2024 and on Netflix on July 19, 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-ransone-death-autopsy-report-of-it-chapter-two-actor-reveals-new-details-1782956053950"><strong>James Ransone death: Autopsy report of It Chapter two actor reveals new details</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jeff Zimbalist is a renowned filmmaker for his projects including <i>Favela Rising</i> (2005), <i>Momentum</i> <i>Generation</i> (2018), <i>Invisible Beauty</i> (2023), <i>Nossa Chape</i> (2018) and <i>The Two Escobards</i> (2010), among others. He has been shortlisted for an Academy Award and won a Peabody, a DuPont, and 5 Emmy Awards with 21 Emmy nominations.</p><h2>Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov's recent viral clip of Empire State Building</h2><p>The couple have reportedly been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building, which seemed to be a marriage proposal. The duo were dressed in black and wearing masks as they unfurled a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." Police body camera footage showed an officer greeting the couple, who did not appear to be wearing safety harnesses, before explaining that "you can't be up here".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ram-kapoor-leaves-farah-khan-frustrated-on-lock-upp-2-says-then-kick-me-out-1782898967096"><strong>Ram Kapoor leaves Farah Khan frustrated on Lock Upp 2, says ‘kick me out’</strong></a></p>

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<p>Off camera, the voice can be heard saying, "We are engaged." According to Empire State Building officials, the facility is the fourth-tallest building in the city and the sixth-tallest in the United States.</p>

Russian couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov have created a social media frenzy with their recent Empire State Building climb. Read to know more about the couple, their stunts and the documentary they have featured in. 

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov have captured global attention after their daring climb of the iconic Empire State Building, that has sparked widespread buzz online. However, their dangerous passion for climbing high end buildings goes back to them appearing in an Netflix documentary. Let's delve into know about them, about their daring stunts and more. Who are Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov? Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, the Russian couple, are widely known for their daring, high-altitude stunts and have starred in the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story. Born in 1993, Angela Nikolau is a Russian rooftoper and artist who gained recognition due to her unusual photographs taken on the roof of skyscrapers around the world. Also Read: Watch | Peace, proposal and police: Couple scales Empire State Building, gets arrested

<p>Russian couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov have created a social media frenzy with their recent Empire State Building climb. Read to know more about the couple, their stunts and the documentary they have featured in.&nbsp;</p>

Meet Empire State Building climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov: Journey from Netflix to global headlines

<p>A daring climb above New York City ended with an unexpected marriage proposal after two people scaled the transmission tower of the Empire State Building, unfurled a peace banner, and later descended before being arrested.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wearing black outfits and covering their faces, the pair reached the top of the 1,454-foot landmark and displayed a banner that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”</p>

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<p>What happened next surprised onlookers even more. After climbing down to a lower platform, the man dropped to one knee and appeared to propose to his companion. She accepted, removed her face covering, and the two hugged and shared a kiss.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Empire State Building's observation deck is open to visitors and offers panoramic views of New York City, but access to the higher sections of the tower is prohibited.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-tariff-blow-trump-refuses-to-extend-us-trade-pact-with-canada-and-mexico-he-negotiated-in-first-term-1782936096825"><strong>After tariff blow, Trump refuses to extend US trade pact with Canada and Mexico he negotiated in first term</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to CBS News, citing law enforcement sources, the couple was identified as 32-year-old Ivan Kuznetsov and 33-year-old Angelina Nikolau, although his social media page identifies him as Ivan Beerkus. The two live in East Orange, New Jersey, and are known for carrying out similar high-rise climbing stunts without ropes or other safety equipment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An NYPD helicopter responded to the scene as the pair began climbing down at about 12:35 p.m. They were later taken into custody.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responding to the incident, an Empire State Building spokesperson said, "The unauthorised incident at the building has been resolved with the constructive and helpful coordination of the NYPD. There was at no time danger to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The spokesperson added, "It is to be emphasised that the Empire State Building Observation Deck, atop the World's Most Famous Building in the centre of New York City, does offer a practical way for the most memorable marriage proposals."</p>

After descending to a lower platform, the man got down on one knee and appeared to propose to his companion. She accepted the proposal, removed her face covering, and the pair hugged and kissed.

A daring climb above New York City ended with an unexpected marriage proposal after two people scaled the transmission tower of the Empire State Building, unfurled a peace banner, and later descended before being arrested. Wearing black outfits and covering their faces, the pair reached the top of the 1,454-foot landmark and displayed a banner that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”

<p>After descending to a lower platform, the man got down on one knee and appeared to propose to his companion. She accepted the proposal, removed her face covering, and the pair hugged and kissed.</p>

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