Russian TV presenter and influencer Anastasia Ivleeva has been fined 100,000-rouble (Kshs 175,921) for hosting an almost naked party.
The Lefortovo court in Moscow fined her for organizing a mass presence that violated public order.
This was despite Anastacia apologizing twice for the party that sparked a moral backlash in wartime Russia.
Further, the social media star through Instagram alive apologized to her fans for the controversial party.
“I would like to ask you, the people, for a second chance,” she pleaded in an Instagram video.
Nonetheless, to show her regrets and remorse, Ivleeva promised to donate the proceeds of ticket sales to charities.
Notably, the Frida, December 29 fine may not be the end of her public humiliation as another court has already registered a billion-rouble class action lawsuit against her for “moral damage”.
The lawsuit has been signed by 22 people, who want her to hand the billion to a group that donates money to Russians fighting in Ukraine.
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Additionally, a prominent Russian conservative activist, Ekaterina Mizulina, claimed that the country’s tax authorities had opened an audit of Ms. Ivleyeva in response to the party controversies.
Details of the Controversial Party
The party hosted by the tv presenter was held on 20 December at Moscow’s Mutabor nightclub.
It was attended by well-known Russian celebrities.
According to details by BBC, the celebrities were dressed in underwear and lingerie, and in one case a strategically placed sock and a pair of shoes.
According to Anastacia, the event was the premiere of her photography project, originally commissioned by the local branch of Playboy magazine.
However, the leaked videos and pictures of what had been initially a private party sparked outrage among Russians.
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Notably, Russian president, Vladimir Putin was among the people unamused by the party’s antics. However, the consequences have not only befallen Anastacia.
For instance, Russian rapper Vacio, whose single-sock outfit led to his arrest, has since been handed a 15-day jail term for “disorderly conduct.
Many of the celebrities who attended the party have had their concerts cancelled and advertising contracts terminated.
This is in what Russians have dubbed the biggest “cancelling” of stars since the start of the Ukraine-Russia war.
Further, this scandal blew up due to the growing movement that the Kremlin has launched in its efforts to promote traditional values.
