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Yvon is a minor character in the US version of Shameless. First he was introduced as Svetlana Yevgenivna's father, later as first husband.

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In the US version of Shameless, Yvon is first introduced as the father of Svetlana Yevgenivna, but it is later revealed that he is her first husband. During Season 7, Svetlana presents Yvon as her father and he moves in with her, Kevin, and Veronica, taking on a grandfather role to the children. Yvon is characterized by his rudeness and snarkiness.
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In the US version of Shameless, Yvon is a minor character known for his rude and snarky behavior. Initially introduced as Svetlana Yevgenivna's father, he was later revealed as her first husband. Yvon often teased Kevin in his native language and showed a perverted side. He lived with Svetlana, Kevin, and Veronica, playing the role of a grandfather to the children.
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In the US version of Shameless, Yvon, played by Pasha Lychnikoff, is initially introduced as Svetlana Yevgenivna's father, but it's later revealed he's her first husband. He resurfaces in Season 7, moving in with Svetlana, Kevin, and Veronica, while playing a grandfather role to their children. His character is characterized by rudeness and snarkiness.
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In the US version of Shameless, Svetlana Yevgenivna permits Yvon to reside with her, Kevin, and Veronica, portraying a grandfatherly role to the children. Yvon, initially introduced as Svetlana's father, is later revealed to be her first husband. His snarky and rude demeanor doesn't prevent Svetlana from allowing him to live with them.
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In the US version of Shameless, Yvon initially posed as Svetlana Yevgenivna's father before being revealed as her first husband. He lived with Kevin and Veronica, behaving as a grandfather to their children. Yvon often mocked Kevin in his native language and exhibited inappropriate behavior towards Veronica. His relationship with Svetlana, Kevin, and Veronica ended abruptly when Svetlana seemingly killed him after they discovered her having sex with Yvon.
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Season 7[]

He reemerged in Season 7, where Svetlana masqueraded him as her father. She allowed him to move in with her Kevin and Veronica while acting as a grandfather to the kids. He is shown to be very rude and snarky making fun of Kevin in his native language. He also showed a perverted side as he would sometimes flash himself in front of Veronica.

Once Kevin and Veronica discover Svetlana having sex with Yvon, she reveals that he is really her estranged husband and confront her, Svetlana goes to "take care of it" and returns to the Alibi Room with blood on her face and clothing. It is implied that Svetlana killed Yvon. This is further implied when Svetlana stated to a therapist that she got rid of the angry Yvon. This also led to Kevin opening his eyes about Lana.