On March 5, a lawsuit was filed in the Lefortovo District Court against the Moscow venue Mutabor, now operating under the name ARMA. The filing was announced through the Telegram channel Moscow Courts of General Jurisdiction, presenting the case publicly for the first time.
The plaintiff, Alyasov AN, seeks 30 million rubles in damages, alleging moral harm caused by Mutabor hosting an event described as an interval of provocative entertainment featuring blogger Nastya Ivleeva. The claim frames the incident as a breach of social norms and a contribution to reputational harm that extended beyond the attendees and participants.
Ivleeva’s event, characterized by a dress code described as “almost nude”, took place on the night spanning December 20 to December 21, 2023, at Mutabor’s premises. The episode sparked significant media attention and rapid activity across social networks, with many attendees and public figures facing pressure to respond publicly. The episode also drew wide coverage and commentary from industry observers and fans alike, reflecting broader debates about performance, celebrity culture, and venue responsibility.
Following the controversy, the Lefortovo court ordered a suspension of Mutabor’s operations on January 10, citing violations of sanitary and epidemiological requirements. The order temporarily closed the facility for 90 days, effective from December 27, 2023. The court additionally declined to issue a statement to Mutabor’s attorneys concerning the closure decision at that time. Shortly thereafter, the venue rebranded as ARMA, signaling a strategic shift in brand identity in response to the backlash and regulatory scrutiny.
In a separate, unrelated line of notes, fragments indicate a separate financial claim made against an entity previously connected to a different context, mentioning a debt of 500 rubles. This reference appears disconnected from the primary dispute involving Mutabor/ARMA and Ivleeva, and it underscores how public records sometimes merge distinct financial and regulatory matters. (Source: Moscow Courts of General Jurisdiction)