Russian military wives pole dancing in uniform face charges of blasphemy, after locals claim their pole parade desecrated the memory of national heroes. The story of Russian military wives and pole dancing in uniform is a surreal mix of patriotism and choreography.

As Kursk marked the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, the viral video’s backlash exploded—one critic fumed, “What does Victory Day mean to them? To wiggle your ass and cap?” The women now face possible fines, forced labor, or even jail, demanded by Yekaterina Mizulina.