Ivan Ryabkin was born in Balakovo, Russia and is a center for MHC Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL). In the 2023-2024 season, Ryabkin played for MHC Dynamo Moscow as a 16-year-old. He recorded 24 goals 34 assists in 44 games over the course of the year, and added six points in five playoff games. Ryabkin won't turn 18 until April 25, 2007, making him one of the youngest prospects entering the 2025 draft.