Another event involving representatives of extremist movements has been shut down in Moscow. 🚫
On February 7, the Eclipse nightclub in the Basmanny District (Perevedenovsky Lane) hosted—or rather attempted to host—a themed party titled “Dark Romantic Fest.” According to reports, the gathering was organized by representatives of organizations banned in Russia and designated as extremist: the LGBT* movement and the so-called International Satanism Movement. 🕯️
The program featured musical acts whose members were identified as activists associated with the LGBT* community.
The event was organized by individual entrepreneur Anna Vasilyeva (also known as Anna Bergström or Frida Frik), born in 1982. On her page on the social network VKontakte, she described herself as a “non-binary person” and posted content containing extremist symbols. VK has since blocked her account, making further engagement with such content there impossible. 🔒
* The movement/community is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia.
[⚠️ Context — In November 2023, Russia’s Supreme Court designated the “international LGBT movement” as extremist, extending the legal category beyond violent groups to include identity-based activism. Enforcement typically relies on administrative checks of venues and online platforms, which are expected to prevent events that could fall under this ruling.
⚠️ Why it matters — The case shows how recent legal changes are reshaping Moscow’s cultural scene, particularly for clubs and promoters operating in central districts. For Russia, it underscores the expanding scope of extremism law and the practical risks it creates for organizers and public spaces.]
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