Russian party filled with semi-naked celebrities accused of breaking anti-LGBTQ law
- The event was hosted at a Moscow nightclub by Russian influencer Anastasia Ivleeva, who charged around US$11,000 for a ticket
- Conservatives have sought legal action against the party’s organisers and attendees, saying they ‘live in a different world than the rest of the country’
A costume party in Moscow that featured half-naked celebrities has unleashed a wave of vitriol from Russian politicians and activists looking to curry favour with President Vladimir Putin, according to The Washington Post.
The controversial event was hosted this week at the Mutabor nightclub by popular Russian influencer Anastasia Ivleeva, who charged around US$11,000 for a ticket, the report said.
Among the guests were pop stars and models, according to social media posts, as well as Ksenia Sobchak, a TV personality, influencer, and critic of Putin.
The theme for the event was “nude illusion.” Ivleyev wore a diamond body chain worth US$250,000, while other guests were dressed in skin-toned mesh and lingerie. Russian rapper, Vacio, sported only a sock, The Post reported.
Russian officials and orthodox activists have since called for legal repercussions for the event’s organisers and attendees, highlighting Russia’s conservative turn under Putin’s leadership.
TV propagandists and political activists said the lavish event was “tone-deaf” as Russia’s war with Ukraine nears its third year and estimated Russian casualties climb beyond 300,000, the outlet reported.
