But even the Russian Foreign Ministry responded: “Those who took part in it are tainted.” The rapper was sentenced to 15 days in jail for wearing only socks. Authorities suspect that her lack of clothing was a sign of hooliganism and “encouraging unorthodox sexual behavior.” This is how homosexuality is defined in Russian law, and “propagating” it (even with a sock) is punishable by years in prison.
Consequences of the “Naked Party”. An actor was cut from the film, musicians were kicked out of concerts
Terrified Ivleva has already published two recordings on the Internet in which she repents and cries for forgiveness. At the same time, he deleted previous anti-war statements from his account. But it didn't help.
Rapper Vasio (center, real name Nikolai Vasiliev), who arrived at the party wearing only one sock, was dressed for court, having already spent 15 days in custody.
At least a dozen participants in the event lost their advertising contracts (including the unfortunate blogger), their concerts and TV shows in various cities were canceled (including New Year's concerts). The ex-husband of Alla Pugacheva, the famous singer Philip Kirkorov and a participant in the “nude party”, disappeared from the film in which she starred – the scenes with him were cut.
Professional distraction from egg prices
A Kremlin official, one of The Moscow Times' interlocutors, explained who is waging a crackdown on artists and why. – Dankova has a reason – he said. It concerns Yekaterina Duntsova, a journalist from Rzhev province who suddenly declared herself an independent candidate in the March presidential election. The Central Election Commission refused to register it.
– His appearance and public activity caused irritation in the Kremlin. Also, the Ukrainians attacked a ship in the port of Feodosia, the prices of eggs increased – and other food items – and so on. There was a lot of negative emotion (in society), he explained, explaining the motives behind the Kremlin's actions.
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