Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov
199 St Vital RCACS

Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov will attend the Price Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with its co-op program provides hands-on experience. After graduating, he hopes to work in Manitoba, whether that means contributing to the province's power infrastructure or working in the government on systems that affect every day Canadians.

He is on his Squadron's Marksmanship Team, participated in Zone competitions, and is now the head coach and co-captain. During his Level 4 ACR he commanded the Drill Team, earning him the Outstanding Drill Award. He has completed the Virtual Survival Course, the CAP program, and attended Whitehorse CTC as a Staff Cadet. He has volunteered at the Cadet Flying Sites in Brandon and Gimli. He has his Level 4 qualification, is an Expert Marksman and has his Fitness Excellence certifications. He was recognized as Top Cadet of his Flight.

He has supported his community through Cadets, school, and personal initiative. He volunteered in the Poppy Campaign, served as a page at the Winnipeg Model United Nations, and volunteered with the WPS half-marathon. At school he participates in both the Tabletop Club and the Coding Club. He has recently started donating blood through Canadian Blood Services.

As the Squadron's Senior Training Warrant, he ensures that parade nights run smoothly, stepping in as required. He also teaches drill, promoting good discipline and deportment and is a role model for the younger Cadets.

He holds a first brown belt (third Kyu) in JKA Shotokan Karate, is National Lifeguard Cadet and completes the Cadet Fitness Assessment yearly.

Mrs. Arlene VanRuiten, Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov and BGen D.N. Brais	Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov and Mr. David Pankratz
Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov and family	Cadet WO2 Igor Telyatnikov
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