Katya's 30th birthday celebration was violently interrupted by masked men from a vigilante group called Russkaya Obshina, who attacked her friends and accused them of promoting LGBT propaganda. Despite finding no evidence, Katya was later convicted for blasphemy due to a neon crucifix at the venue. The group, supported by nationalist and religious sentiments, has increased its raids across Russia, often targeting migrants and those they deem non-conforming to traditional values. The article discusses the group's connections to the Kremlin and its funding sources, highlighting the broader implications for human rights in Russia.