Moscow Police Disperse 'Mad Tea Party' Twice
Moscow police twice dispersed the subcultural event 'Crazy Tea Party' in a single day, mistaking it for a rally.
Consensus
- Police in Moscow disrupted the 'Mad Tea Party' event twice in one day.
- The event was initially planned at Tsaritsyno Park but was moved to Troeparevo.
- Police arrived at both locations with an armored vehicle and a rapid response unit.
- The gathering was described as a subcultural event involving roleplayers, cosplayers, anime fans, and fans of furries.
- At Tsaritsyno, police prohibited gatherings of more than three people.
- The event was mistaken for an unsanctioned protest or rally.
Points of divergence
- The event was a multi-fandom gathering. — tvrain
- The event was mistaken for an unauthorized rally by security forces. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- Crazy tea party in Moscow, police dispersed twice — Дождь
- Moscow police twice dispersed subcultural event 'Crazy Tea Party' in one day: they mistook it for a rally — Дождь (Telegram)