A Russian blogger named Hilmi Forks returned from Armenia to Moscow and became involved in a confrontation with a visitor at a Vkusno i Tochka fast food location in the city. The incident was brought to public attention through a recording shared by the Telegram channel Shot.
In the footage, Forks and an unnamed individual exchange insults and blows, while other customers and several security staff watch without stepping in to intervene. The moment captured a tense scene that unfolded inside the venue and raised questions about crowd dynamics and bystander intervention in public spaces. Source: Shot Telegram channel.
Earlier, at the end of January 2023, Forks traveled to Armenia following a dispute with his transgender blogger partner, Dasha Koreyka, which had sparked discussions about LGBT representation in online culture. The online activity surrounding Forks and Koreyka led to the suspension or removal of some earlier online pages and discussions, illustrating the fast pace and fragility of digital profiles in contemporary media. Source: Shot Telegram channel.
Both Koreyka and Forks had previously spoken about changing their gender identities, a topic that drew attention from public figures, including Yana Lantratova, a deputy, and a 17-year-old activist from St. Petersburg identified in reporting as Dmitry N. The conversations around their statements highlighted the broader debates about gender identity, media visibility, and online influence that often accompany public figures who push provocative viewpoints. Source: Shot Telegram channel.
Public authorities had, in earlier developments, signaled plans to review materials related to LGBT content and propaganda as part of ongoing oversight of media and digital services. The broader context shows how regulators in Russia have addressed entertainment and online discourse that intersects with identity topics, even as individual creators remain active across diverse platforms. Source: Shot Telegram channel.