Russia’s Anti-Putin All-Girl Punk Band

An all-female punk band in Moscow organizes “Guerrilla performances.”

The band “Pussy Riot” performs songs that criticize Russia’s authoritarianism and in particular, president elect Vladimir Putin.

Anchor Marco Werman talks to Miriam Elder, a reporter for the The Guardian in Moscow.

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