Russian celebs are losing their jobs and one was jailed after attending a controversial 'almost naked' party

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 06:39

A composite image showing, left, a tearful Anastasia Ivleeva apologising in a video, and right, an overhead view of the December 20, 2023 party she hosted that caused massive backlash in Russia. — Left, a tearful Anastasia Ivleeva apologizing in a video. Right, a view of the December 20 party she hosted that caused massive backlash in Russia.
Anastasia Ivleeva/Telegram/Ostorozhno Novosti via Reuters

The public outrage toward a raunchy Russian celebrity party has reached a fever pitch.
Celebrities who attended the "almost naked" party face boycotts, and one has even been jailed.
The backlash appears to be a touchstone moment for Russia's increasing social conservatism.

The fallout from a raunchy party in Moscow that shocked Russian society has spiraled, with several celebrities facing boycotts, a lawsuit, and, in one case, even jail time.