The soloist from the group Puppy s, Maxim Tesli, whose birth name is Maxim Moiseev, has been issued a summons by the military registration and enlistment office to appear in court, according to a Telegram channel Mash. The report indicates that the purpose of the summons is to enroll him in the army and to verify his personal data.
At 37 years old, Tesli, who has previously drawn comparisons to a controversial image associated with a party hosted by Nastya Ivleeva, was reportedly detained at Pulkovo airport the day prior. Reports in the media suggest he intended to travel to Kazakhstan, and the incident has since attracted broader attention as part of ongoing public debates surrounding his actions and public image.
During a Christmas performance, Tesli appeared onstage with a sock covering his genitals. The sock eventually slipped, exposing him publicly. The event prompted a social activist to criticize the act as LGBT propaganda, a stance tied to debates around the legitimacy of LGBT themes in media within the country. Officials and advocates have weighed in on the incident, describing the moment in terms that reflect the era’s ongoing conversations about consent, representation, and the boundaries of performance art.
In the aftermath, discussions about the episode continued to unfold. A representative or observer noted that the moment was inappropriate for a public stage, while others argued that it reflected broader artistic choices and provocative expressions increasingly seen in music and entertainment. This has fed into a broader discourse about how performers navigate boundaries in high-profile events and how audiences, media, and regulators respond to such incidents.
There were also references to a similar episode involving rapper Vacio, who appeared in another provocative image associated with a party linked to the same public figure. The parallels drawn by observers and commentators have intensified scrutiny of the artists’ public personas and the boundaries they push in their performances and public appearances.
Earlier reporting highlighted the performance’s role in broader commercial success stories, including debates about the track entitled Slave-2 and how controversy can intersect with market visibility. Critics and fans alike have debated whether provocative publicity contributes to an artist’s career growth or risks undermining broad audience appeal.