Ivan "⁠F_1N⁠" Kochugov has joined 🐻 Virtus.pro and will take over as the team's head coach with immediate effect.

"Ivan has walked the path from a player in a championship-winning roster to a coach known for unlocking the potential of young teams," Nikolai Petrossian, CEO of Virtus.pro, said in the organization's announcement.

"We’re confident that his experience and approach will help our squad take the next step toward victories."