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Before Christmas, a “half-naked party” was held for celebrities at a club in Russia. It is known that Russia’s powerful people continue to live luxurious lives, enjoying overseas trips, regardless of the state of war caused by the invasion of Ukraine. But this time it was different. Not only Russian citizens but also the Russian political establishment took their anger out on the party attendees. The BBC said, “This is a party-gate (scandal). It reflects the current mood in Russia.”
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Before Christmas, a “half-naked party” was held for celebrities at a club in Russia. It is known that Russia’s powerful people continue to live luxurious lives, enjoying overseas trips, regardless of the state of war caused by the invasion of Ukraine. But this time it was different. Not only Russian citizens but also the Russian political establishment took their anger out on the party attendees. The BBC said, “This is a party-gate (scandal). It reflects the current mood in Russia.”
The BBC reported on the 28th (local time) that “TV presenter and influencer Anastasia Ivleva held a “half-naked party” at a Moscow nightclub.” The dress code for the party was literally “no clothes.” Celebrities and celebrities who gathered here enjoyed the party “almost naked.” Although the party was closed to the public, videos and photos of the event were posted on social networking sites (SNS), causing an uproar.
Russian rapper Basio was also one of the participants. Basio appeared wearing only his socks and became known as “Russia’s most famous socks.” Of course, I don’t mean it in a good way.
When it became clear that the party had been held, not only internet users who supported the invasion of Ukraine, but also activists and members of parliament, criticized celebrities for holding such a party while Russian military personnel were fighting for their lives. I was furious that it was opened. Basio was arrested on charges of “promoting homosexuality” and sentenced to 15 days in jail, and fined 200,000 rubles (approximately 300,000 yen) for “promoting non-traditional sexual relations”. Ta.
Anastasia Ivreva, who organized the party, is also facing a lawsuit for an astronomical amount of money. More than 20 people have signed a class action lawsuit demanding that Ivreva pay 1 billion rubles to participants in a special military operation led by the Kremlin. Other party participants are also facing restrictions on their activities, including canceling concert dates, canceling advertising contracts, and having their programs cut completely.
Party participants posted apologies on social media. “Any country that Russia knows to forgive would like a second chance. If the answer to this is no, we are ready for public punishment,” Ivreva said. Popular Russian singer Philip Kirkorov said, “I admit my mistakes, but I absolutely hope that something like this will prevent me from building a career in Russia, the only country where I can exist as an artist and a citizen.” No,” he said. Pop star Zima Biran explained, “I was wearing a turtleneck, a big trench coat and pants. I didn’t know in advance what the other participants would be wearing.”
The BBC said: “The events of the past few days will have come as a shock to the celebrities who attended the party.” This is because they were pro-Putin forces who had decided to remain in Russia and continue living a luxurious lifestyle even after the invasion of Ukraine. Until now, public criticism had been directed only at anti-war figures who had left Russia.
The BBC points out that this incident “reveals a feeling in Russia that supporting the current government (unlike in the past) cannot provide an ‘invincible shield’.” This also means that Russia’s political system now needs more scapegoats for its current domestic and international problems. Until now, the scapegoats have been Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union (EU), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but from now on, Russian celebrities are also expected to be targeted.
Maksim Katz, an opposition activist who defected from Russia, posted on social media, “In the past, there was a social agreement that gave people like the participants of this party that they could do whatever they wanted as long as they pledged allegiance to the country.” However, life (for Russians) today is not a party. You cannot enjoy a party casually in a country at war. This is the first time in a long time that the rules were applied equally to everyone.” Told.
Reporter Lee Ga-young
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2023-12-30 06:35:00
