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In an exclusive interview, three members of Russian feminist punk group 'Pussy Riot' talk about staging 'punk prayers', why they are angry with Putin's sexist regime, and the empowering effect of anonymity.On 21st February, feminist punk band 'Pussy Riot' entered Moscow's largest church to perform a song asking the Virgin Mary to "rid us of Putin".Whilst three members have been dragged through the courts, another three remain in hiding. "The main concept was to appeal to the Virgin Mary, because the Virgin is the protector of Russia", one of the hidden members, 'Sparrow', explains. "We can show that actions can change the situation in Russia. When I put on my mask, I feel like a person who can do anything", another member, 'Squirrel' adds. "Putin is really afraid of the people".Guardian Films
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shagen454UPDATE 9:55 am: All three women have been sentenced to two years in prison, starting from the date of arrest in March. Shouts of "shame! shame!" could be heard in the courtroom.
The three long-detained members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot have been found guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred," following a five-month case in Moscow that had become both controversial and inspiring around the world.
A number of people have been arrested outside of the courtroom, including chess champion-turned-political activist Garry Kasparov, according to the Guardian, who are live-blogging the verdict.
Reuters are streaming the case (which is, of course, in Russian) here. If you're in Britain, the BBC are sporadically returning to the case, which they're broadcasting with live English translation.
Pussy Riot were jailed in March on grounds of "hooliganism," after a February 21 flash-performance at Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral, wherein the group shouted an anti-Putin "punk prayer".
Amnesty International declared Pussy Riot "prisoners of conscience" and noted they faced the danger of being sent to labor camps where they would be at risk of physical and sexual abuse.
SagemindPunk Bands being jailed for Hooliganism - ain't that a Riot!
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LannBeing careless like that only makes one stupid not badass. Made me a bit sick seeing someone so inept handle that chainsaw. Also the fact that her hair is dangling around it. Anrate, there is a good reason people wear chaps (NSFW link)
Safety police out.
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eric3579new single Pussy Riot "Putin Lights Up the Fires"
criticalthudjokingly says...yes, these girls are definitely the problem in a corrupt and brutally totalitarian state.
00Scud00says...What I want to know is, how does a punk band called Pussy Riot end up performing in a cathedral in the first place? And hooliganism? Who gets charged with that anymore, next I expect to see someone hauled in for lollygagging.
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