# @variety on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaQqM-4FW0u
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67660166-variety-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T18:27:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Variety (@Variety) — https://gondola.cc/Variety

## Caption

The couple who illegally scaled the #EmpireStateBuilding, appearing to get engaged at the top, has been identified as the stars of Netflix’s 2024 documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story.”

Russian rooftoppers #IvanBeerkus and #AngelaNikolau were on top of the Empire State Building for about half an hour, waving a giant flag that read: “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.” The couple also appeared to get engaged, as Beerkus got on one knee and placed a ring on Nikolau’s finger. The two posted photos to Instagram showing off the proposal.

It’s unclear how, exactly, Beerkus and Nikolau were able to scale the 102-story building, but if “Skywalkers” is any indication, the duo probably spent months training for the stunt.

(Video via ABC News)

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empirestatebuilding, angelanikolau, ivanbeerkus

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