Russian Celebrities Caught at Raunchy Party Seek Redemption Russian celebrities faced backlash after attending a scandalous party in Moscow. President Putin condemned the event, linking it to moral decay in the West. Some attendees faced legal consequences and public shaming. To rehabilitate their image, they engaged in charity work and made donations. This incident reflects a shift in public behavior and values in wartime Russia. It has also been seized upon by Putin and his allies to promote "traditional values" ahead of the presidential election. The scandal has overshadowed the deadly attacks on Ukraine, showing a skewed information environment in Russia. This situation highlights the changing norms for the Russian elite in a society increasingly impacted by the war.