Alevtina, a blogger who previously appeared in short films at the graveside of Mikhail Gorshenev, has left Russia. This development was reported by the Telegram channel Shot.
According to the report, the Belarusian blogger did not return to her homeland after leaving Russia.
The incident involved a provocative photo shoot near the Bogoslovsky cemetery, where the soloist known as The King and the Jester is buried. Fans and the widow of Mikhail Gorshenev condemn the blogger for staging a semi-nude photo session at the grave, expressing concern about disrespect toward the deceased and the sanctity of a burial site.
According to Ascension, which operates within the St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Olga Gorsheneva, the widow of Gorshenev, filed a formal complaint with police. The inquiry is ongoing. Police in Kalininsky district confirmed that they are examining the widow’s report about possible illegal actions at her husband’s grave in the Bogoslovsky cemetery.
Separately, online petitions emerged calling for punishment of the blogger for desecrating a funeral site, an act that is treated as a criminal offense in Russia. There are also concerns about the blogger publicly consuming alcohol. Alevtina has stated that she does not believe she insulted the memory of Mikhail Gorshenev or his legacy as The King and the Jester.
Observers note that this case has drawn sharp reactions from fans and supporters who view the incident as an affront to memory and funerary protocol, while others emphasize freedom of expression and the public interest in the lives of public figures. Legal experts in media ethics discuss the balance between personal expression and respect for the dead, especially in sites that are traditionally regarded as sacred. Reports indicate that authorities are considering whether there were violations of local laws governing the treatment of graves and public behavior near burial grounds. The broader discussion highlights how social media activity tied to celebrities can lead to legal scrutiny and contested interpretations of memorial spaces.
As the investigation continues, cultural commentators note that the incident raises questions about the responsibilities of online personalities toward the memory of public figures and the communities that revere them. The public response has included both condemnation of perceived disrespect and calls for due process, reflecting a spectrum of opinion on what actions constitute acceptable conduct in the digital age. In the meantime, authorities are pursuing the facts to determine whether any wrongdoing occurred and what penalties, if any, should apply under local regulations and statutes relating to funeral places and public decency.