Putin Angry After "Almost Naked" Party Sparks Huge Backlash

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An "almost naked" party at a Moscow nightclub held at a time when Russia is at war with Ukraine has sparked a huge row.

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Nikolai Vasilyev, a rapper known as Vacio, attended the party wearing only a sock to cover his penis. He has been jailed for 15 days.

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Vladimir Putin is reportedly angry after photos and videos of the party went viral.

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The party, in Moscow's Mutabor nightclub on December 21, was organised by blogger Anastasia Ivleeva.

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The party was attended by well-known singers in various states of undress.

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Ivleeva attended the party wearing jewellery worth 23 million roubles ($251,000).

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Her name has since disappeared as one of the public faces of major Russian mobile phone operator MTS.

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The scandal comes at a time when Putin has doubled down on social conservatism.

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Russian tax authorities have opened an investigation that carries a potential five-year jail term

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The scandal has angered those who support Russia's war in Ukraine.

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