Igor Chaika becomes a viral sensation for his large physique as the new head of Russia's foreign aid agency.
Igor Chaika, the newly appointed head of Russia's Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, became a viral sensation this week due to his large stature. During a press conference, Chaika appeared behind a bank of microphones and was noted for his heavy-set build, which led to internet users making jokes about his size.
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One specific joke referenced the difficulty Vladimir Putin would have to face in pushing Chaika out of a window, a nod to the many Russian officials who have died under suspicious circumstances since the start of the Ukraine war. Other users compared Chaika to the character Peter Griffin and noted that his size could allow him to be to occupy Crimea by literally standing in it. Chaika is a prominent businessman and the son of former Russian Prosecutor General Yury Chaika. While some images of him at the podium were doctored with AI to appear even larger, original photos confirm his hefty physique as he discussed Russia's souring relationship with Armenia.