User:IvanKalinin

My chosen Username on the Wikipedia is Ivan Kalinin. This is a pseudonym that I have chosen, because the Wikipedia itself cautions about using my true name. To quote: "Your username is a nickname that will identify your account and thereby all of your contributions to Wikipedia. It can be your real name, if you so choose, but you should be aware of the risks involved in editing under your real name."

I have chosen this name, because one of my hobbies is Historical Recreation. Think: Renaissance Faires. I am a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), and when I attend one of their events, I use the name Ivan Kalinin. Those of you who really, really wish to find my real name can use the internet to do some research.

I am also aware there are two folk who actually have the real name Ivan Kalinin. One is a singer, one is a gymnastic performer. I apologize in advance if I am confused with either. However in my defense, I will state that it is almost impossible to create a pseudonym that is unique across the entire planet!