Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin press secretary, refused to address questions about a meeting with singer Philip Kirkorov or the singer’s potential involvement in the provocative party organized by actress and blogger Anastasia Ivleeva. A publication posed a pointed inquiry during a press briefing about whether the conversation touched on the event and the reactions it generated. Peskov chose not to comment, signaling that he would not discuss the matter in public or add new remarks about the controversy surrounding the party in Moscow. The stance echoed prior messages from the presidential press office, which has repeatedly indicated a preference for keeping personal and political reactions separate from official commentary. (Source: Interfax)
The late-night gathering took place at Mutabor, a club in Moscow, and was notable for a prerequisite that invited attendees to attend in outfits that revealed as much of the body as possible. Ivleeva, known for her work as a television host on the travel program Heads and Tails, was the organizer of the event. The guest list included a number of familiar faces from the Russian entertainment scene, among them rapper Dzhigan and pop singer Lolita Milyavskaya. Philip Kirkorov, a longtime figure in the national music landscape, was among the attendees, drawing additional media attention and public commentary about the tone and theme of the night. (Source: Komsomolskaya Pravda)
Several weeks later the public spotlight shifted to Tatiana Navka, a figure skater who appeared at the premiere of her new ice show Evenings on the Farm. Dmitry Peskov was also present at that premiere and discussed his involvement in the earlier party with the singer during conversations with members of the press. The appearance underscored how the incident continued to reverberate within the celebrity circle and among political observers who track the boundaries between personal choices and public expectations for figures tied to state channels. (Source: Rosbalt)
Earlier in the calendar, Ivleeva had issued a video statement offering an apology for staging the Mutabor club gathering, acknowledging the backlash it had provoked and the broader discussions it triggered about societal norms and media sensationalism. The apology represented a common outcome in public-relations cycles where organizers and participants confront questions of taste, responsibility, and the impact of celebrity actions on audiences. The unfolding narrative reflects how a single night out can become a touchstone for debates about culture, accountability, and the responsibilities that come with influence in contemporary Russia. (Source: Izvestia)
In the weeks since the event, commentators and fans have weighed in with a mix of scrutiny and defense, noting the difference between personal expression and public duties. The coverage has highlighted the challenge for high-profile individuals who navigate a landscape where public perception can influence reputations, careers, and even lines of official communication. The episode also illustrates how media ecosystems in Russia can fuse entertainment reporting with political resonance, creating a narrative that travels beyond the confines of a nightclub scene into broader discussions about media ethics and the responsibilities of public figures. (Source: TASS)