One of the primary criticisms of Feraferia comes from public knowledge of the mental instability of the false religion’s most well known founder – Lady Svetlana of Feraferia (her legal name). Far from the self-proclaimed pagan icon that she claims to be, Nevada County residents view Lady Svetlana as more of a public nuisance. Though it is unknown what specific mental disorder she may have, Lady Svetlana frequently abuses the county’s emergency systems, often calling for an ambulance several times in a single day.
“I had to go to the emergency room for a legitimate emergency,” one Nevada County resident said, “and she was in the waiting room, screaming ‘I can’t pee! I can’t pee!’ over and over again.” The resident—who wished to remain confidential—went on to explain how Lady Svetlana of Feraferia went on to verbally abuse the staff and physicians of the hospital. “I feel bad for them,” he said. “They have to sit there and take it, and they can’t tell anyone how crazy that woman is. But I can.”