Only streetwalkers put on black underwear, Antimonopoly Service and Russian Orthodox Church say

The scandalous case of Antimonopoly Service vs. Lilia (a lingerie shop) was finally tried on in the court of Lipetsk, Russia. The shop owner, a man named Vyacheslav Arkhipenko, was accused of employing ads that encouraged a sort of voyeuristic thrill in adults and were dangerous for the morality of children. Mr. Arkhipenko was explained that a billboard depicting a half-naked woman should not have been located next to a school, a kindergarten, and a few administrative blocks.

Federal Antimonopoly Service consulted a psychologist named L. Nabatnikova, who said the woman in the ad was wearing things very typical of prostitutes (that is, black stockings and lacy underwear). Mr. Arkhipenko, however, disagreed with the conclusions made by the antimonopoly service officers, the psychologist, and a Russian Orthodox Church representative who was present at the court hearing. Still, he was found guilty and therefore will perhaps have to pay a fine equal to up to 200 minimum wages. This did not make Mr. Arkhipenko change his feelings about the case, so he is going to appeal against the decision.