Russian rapper Nikolai Vasilyev, who served 25 days in jail for attending the controversial "Almost Naked" party in Moscow wearing only a sock on his genitalia, has fled Russia, his colleague Yana Dzhalyu said on May 14. After serving his jail term, Vasilyev, known on stage as Vacio, was summoned to a military recruitment center. Pictures and videos taken at the party attended by many celebrities appeared online and caused a scandal among pro-Kremlin activists and lawmakers in late December 2023. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Rapper Who Attended Scandalous 'Almost Naked' Party Flees Russia
Nikolai Vasilyev (center) appears in court. (undated)