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Two Ded Moroz Performers Brawl in Baku Supermarket, Prompting Police Questions

The clash involved performers portraying Ded Moroz, a New Year gift-giver in Slavic tradition.

Overview

  • Bystander video shows pushing and shoving by the fruit and vegetable section of the Megastore in Baku.
  • Produce and a small festive tree were knocked over, and one performer fell before rejoining the fight.
  • A security guard who tried to intervene was shoved aside by the red-clad figure before two staff separated the pair.
  • Police later questioned both participants; outlets reported no serious injuries and no confirmed arrests or charges.
  • Some witnesses framed the dispute as a fight over territory for seasonal work, a claim not confirmed by authorities.