Pussy Riot is a Russian feminist punk-rock collective that stages politically provocative impromptu performances in Moscow on Russia’s current political life.
In March 2012, during an improvised and unauthorized concert in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, three women from the band were arrested and charged with ‘hooliganism’ and their trial began in late July. The band members have gained sympathy both within Russia and internationally due to allegations of harsh treatment while in custody and a risk of a possible seven-year jail sentence, and have also been criticized in Russia for offending the feelings of religious people. Alexei Nikiforov, a federal prosecutor, has demanded prison for the trio because they ‘abused God’. Pussy Riot’s lawyers said that the circumstances of the case have revived the Soviet-era tradition of the show trial.
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Pussy Riot – Madonna, Putin’s persecution of (Punk Prayer)
Madonna’s support for Pussy Riot
Группа Pussy Riot жжет путинский гламур
Free Pussy Riot!
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