A civil action has been launched against the Mutabor club on claims that it failed to meet sanitary and epidemiological standards for venues serving food and beverages to the public. This information was obtained by socialbites.ca as part of ongoing coverage.
The case was filed under Article 6.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and was registered by a Moscow court on January 12, 2024. The defendant in the proceeding is ART CENTER LLC, the entity that owns the Mutabor trademark. The statute specifies penalties that can include a monetary fine of up to 50,000 rubles or a suspension of operations for as long as 90 days.
Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor had accused Mutabor of violating sanitary and epidemiological requirements during a so-called nude party hosted by blogger Anastasia Ivleeva. The regulatory agency demanded that Art Center LLC be found liable for breaches in canteens, restaurants, cafes, and bars, specifically noting the presence of an infectious patient at the event.
On December 21, Ivleeva, a well-known blogger and television presenter, organized a closed gathering at Mutabor featuring a near nude dress code. The guest list included prominent figures from the Russian music scene, such as Philip Kirkorov, Dima Bilan, Lolita, as well as rapper Dzhigan and his spouse Oksana Samoilova. Other attendees included Vacio, whose real name is Nikolai Vasiliev, journalist Ksenia Sobchak, and additional celebrities who joined the event.
Public reaction to the evening quickly shifted from social media commentary to formal scrutiny. Critics online called out the conduct observed at the gathering, and this was followed by a series of inspections and legal actions. Ivleeva herself, along with several other artists, issued public apologies for the incident. Despite the apologies, a court later imposed a fine of 100,000 rubles on Ivleeva for organizing the event and for alleged breaches of public order, including nudity, promotion of non-traditional sexual relations, and the use of obscene language during the party.
In another development related to the Mutabor case, reports indicate that the hearing on whether Mutabor’s activities should be suspended was scheduled to take place behind closed doors. These proceedings underscore ongoing concerns about compliance with health and safety regulations at the venue and the wider regulatory framework applied to hospitality establishments in this jurisdiction. The evolving situation continues to attract attention from media observers and regulatory bodies alike, as judges weigh the facts and the applicable penalties against the broader public interest in safety and responsible event practices.