The Moscow club Mutabor faced scrutiny from Rospotrebnadzor after hosting a party attended by blogger Anastasia Ivleeva. The regulatory body warned that the event did not meet sanitary and epidemiological requirements, and there is a possibility that Mutabor could have its operations suspended for up to 90 days, a development reported by TASS.
Rospotrebnadzor reportedly approved Mutabor on June 6 and then accused the venue of violating provisions of the Administrative Offenses Code, leading to administrative responsibility. The notification cited the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation as the basis for the action and outlined the relevant administrative procedures involved.
The upper limit for the penalty under this section is a temporary suspension of activities, which could extend to 90 days. This potential penalty underscores the seriousness with which authorities approach events that may disrupt public order or public health protocols, especially when they attract large crowds and high-profile figures.
On December 29, it was reported that Russian blogger Nastya Ivleeva was fined 100,000 rubles for organizing a party described as a “naked” event at Moscow’s Mutabor club. Ivleeva was found guilty under Part 1 of Article 20.2.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which addresses the organization of mass simultaneous gatherings and movements in public places that lead to violations of public order. The ruling was issued by the relevant authorities after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the event.
Earlier, discussions at the Human Rights Council had touched on issues related to the treatment of partygoers and the broader conversation about public conduct at mass events. The discussions reflected ongoing concerns about crowd behavior, safety measures, and the balance between cultural events and regulatory safeguards, and noted ongoing efforts to address complaints and improve compliance with public order standards.