Russian Singer Jailed for Infamous Sock-on-Penis Stunt
TL;DR
Maxim Tesli, front man of the band Shchenki (The Puppies), was sentenced to 10 days in prison for disorderly conduct after a sock he had been wearing over his penis fell off during a public nudity stunt on stage in St Petersburg, Russia. This comes shortly after another Russian rapper, Vacio, was jailed for a similar act at a Moscow celebrity party, sparking a national scandal and backlash amid Russia's conservative social agenda and ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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- Second Russian performer jailed for 'chaotic' sock-on-penis stunt Reuters
- Russian singer who appeared on stage wearing nothing but a sock is detained The Independent
- Russian singer who wore sock over his penis is arrested trying to flee country POLITICO Europe
- Russian Singer Gets Military Summons for Wearing a Sock on His Penis The Daily Beast
- Second Russian performer detained for sock-on-penis stunt The Guardian
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