An activist named Vitaly Borodin is quoted in a scene centered on a birthday celebration for journalist Alena Zhigalova, who hosted a candid night titled “Karaoke.” The event was noted by a media outlet referred to as Puree. The reporting captures a moment where the activist moves through the venue and offers a brief acknowledgment to Zhigalova before departing, with no violations observed during the visit.
The report notes that on Wednesday, December 20, a party featuring a provocative theme described as “naked” took place at the Mutabor club in Moscow. The event drew attention when blogger Nastya Ivleeva appeared on the guest list, and journalist Ksenia Sobchak chose a transparent dress from a designers’ line for the evening. Ivleeva reportedly wore a black thong underneath, declined to wear a bra, and complemented the look with a rhinestone bag and a bracelet. Photographs from the night feature a posed shot with rapper Vacio, and the guest roster included several well-known performers and public figures, among them Philip Kirkorov, Glikoz, Lolita, Oksana Samoilova, Dzhigan, and other attendees who contributed to the social buzz surrounding the event.
On the following day, December 21, Maria Butina, a deputy in the State Duma, addressed letters to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Roskomnadzor, and the Ministry of Culture. The purpose of the outreach was to request an assessment of the party held at Ivleeva’s Moscow venue, with concerns raised about compliance with laws related to public messaging and, in some contexts, prohibitions around LGBT advocacy within the media space. The matter gained additional attention when a public figure known for campaigning in this domain faced commentary about the portrayal of diverse relationships in online content.
Earlier reports mentioned that Russian music streaming platforms took actions regarding certain songs in circulation, drawing headlines about how media ecosystems respond to shifting cultural norms and regulatory constraints. The broader narrative reflects ongoing discussions about how entertainment, public events, and online platforms intersect with legal frameworks and social expectations across major cities in the region.