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Articles with tag "Pussy riot"
Criminal offense
Russia Places Pussy Riot Co-Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova on Wanted List
Russian authorities opened an investigation into Tolokonnikova for "insulting the religious feelings of believers" earlier this year.
In Absentia
Moscow Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Pyotr Verzilov Over War Fakes
Verzilov is accused of spreading “fake news” for two social media posts about the atrocities in Bucha.
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criminal case
Pussy Riot Member Accused of 'Insulting Religious Sensibilities'
Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Nadezhda Tolokonnikova.
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cancel culture
Pussy Riot Pulls Out of German Festival Over Pro-Putin Singer’s Appearance
Anti-Kremlin activists Pussy Riot have canceled a festival performance in Germany due to the inclusion of Anna Netrebko in the festival lineup.
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'Mama, Don't Watch TV'
Pussy Riot’s New Music Video Says ‘There Are No Nazis’ in Ukraine
Members of the anti-Kremlin feminist activist group Pussy Riot released their latest anti-war music video with footage of the most harrowing scenes from...
intercepted protest
Pussy Riot Activists Detained at World Cup Final
Members of the anti-Kremlin activist group Pussy Riot were detained at the football World Cup final in Qatar after they tried to storm the pitch to protest...
turned away
Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems
Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.
cross-border detention
Croatia Arrests Pussy Riot Activist Sought by Turkmenistan
Pussy Riot says the warrant against Aysoltan Niyazova was politically motivated.
appeal for aid
Azovstal Defenders’ Wives, Russian Activist Ask Pope to Help Besieged Fighters
"We asked him to come to Ukraine, to talk to Putin, to tell him 'Let them go.' He just said he would pray for us."
Undercover departure
Pussy Riot Activist Maria Alyokhina Leaves Russia – NYT
The anti-Kremlin activist disguised herself as a food courier to leave Moscow.
On the Run
Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina Named Russian Fugitive
Alyokhina is wanted by police after failing to attend court last week.
'sanitary case'
Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina Sentenced Over Navalny Protest Calls
Alyokhina has been sentenced to one year of “restricted freedom” over a tweet that called for the Jan. 23 protest for Navalny's release.
'restricted freedom'
Pussy Riot's Lucy Shtein Sentenced for Navalny Protest 'Virus Violations'
Shtein is one of 10 opposition figures accused of violating Covid-19 restrictions by promoting the protest that called for Navalny's release.
opinion
Lucy Shtein
How the Kremlin Is Using Covid-19 to Stifle Dissent
The Russian authorities only seem to care about the pandemic when it comes to jailing opposition activists.
explainer
Why Is Russia Arresting Pussy Riot Members?
The feminist punk rock and performance art collective has faced a growing string of detentions, self-imposed exiles and jail sentences in 2021.
self exile
Which Kremlin Critics Have Fled Russia?
Several prominent critics have left the country, are planning on leaving or have extended their stays abroad this year.
group detentions
4 Pussy Riot Members Jailed in Moscow
Two of the detained members were already under house arrest over street rallies in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
'disobeying police orders'
Pussy Riot Member Jailed on Suspicion of ‘Disrupting’ Euro 2020
Veronika Nikulshina’s arrest comes three years after she ran onto the pitch during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia.
WEEKEND PROFILE
A Decade After Pussy Riot’s ‘Punk Prayer,’ Maria Alyokhina Still Has Plenty to Protest About
The activist may serve prison time for an Instagram post demanding the release of political prisoners following Alexei Navalny’s jailing.
CELEBRITY SUPPORT
Hollywood Backs Campaign to Drop Charges Against Pussy Riot
Actors including Whoopi Goldberg, Mia Farrow and Martin Sheen have signed an open letter.
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