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Pussy Riot is a feminist punk guerilla performance collective. Their unauthorized public performances address feminism, LGBT rights, and opposition to Russian President Putin.

Pussy Riot wastes no time in getting back to activism

September 24, 2014Global Politics

After 18 months in prison, Pussy Riot members Masha Alyokhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova promptly renewed their campaign against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now they’ve added prison reform and human rights to their agenda, and they’re taking their fight on the road.

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