A scandal involving Russian VIPs in lingerie and raunchy costumes has led to calls for boycotts and investigations, reflecting the shrinking space for deviation from conservative patriotism in Russia since the Ukraine assault.
Organiser Anastasia Ivleeva issued a tearful apology following backlash and a class lawsuit demanding a billion rubles.
“I would like to ask you, the people, for a second chance… If the answer is no, then I’m ready for my public execution,” Ivleeva said. (Trending: Could Taylor Swift Save Biden In 2024?)
“You want a second chance? Bring our guys heaters and drones in Tokmak” state television presenter Vladimir Solovyov said.
The arrested rapper, Vasio, faced jail time for distributing “gay propaganda” and petty hooliganism under Russia’s “LGBTQ propaganda” law.
Apologies from party attendees, including influential figures like Filipp Kirkorov and Ksenia Sobchak, have been emerging.
“In today’s difficult and heroic times, an artist of my calibre… cannot and should not be so irresponsible when participating in various events,” Kirkorov said.
The Kremlin declined to comment, while foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized the need for those involved to understand the depth of the problem and improve.
“Life teaches us painful lessons,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
“These people need to realize the depth of the problem and become better. For their own sake,” she added.
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