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On February 21st, 2012, the Russian feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot performed a controversial song in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The performance was a protest against the Russian Orthodox Church's support of President Vladimir Putin and his policies. The song, titled "Punk Prayer - Mother of God, Chase Putin Away!", criticized Putin and called for the Virgin Mary to "chase him away".
On February 21st, 2012, the Russian feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot performed a controversial song in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The performance was a protest against the Russian Orthodox Church's support of President Vladimir Putin and his policies. The song, titled "Punk Prayer - Mother of God, Chase Putin Away!", criticized Putin and called for the Virgin Mary to "chase him away".
The performance lasted less than a minute before the group members were arrested. The incident sparked a high-profile legal case, with three members of Pussy Riot being charged with "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". The trial and subsequent imprisonment of the members of Pussy Riot drew international attention and condemnation, with many seeing it as an infringement on freedom of expression and political dissent in Russia.
The performance lasted less than a minute before the group members were arrested. The incident sparked a high-profile legal case, with three members of Pussy Riot being charged with "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". The trial and subsequent imprisonment of the members of Pussy Riot drew international attention and condemnation, with many seeing it as an infringement on freedom of expression and political dissent in Russia.
he trial and imprisonment of Pussy Riot also had a significant impact on the band and its members. It helped to bring attention to their message and activism, but it also led to a split within the group, with some members leaving due to the pressure and controversy surrounding the case. Despite the challenges, Pussy Riot continues to perform and advocate for feminist and political causes in Russia and around the world.
he trial and imprisonment of Pussy Riot also had a significant impact on the band and its members. It helped to bring attention to their message and activism, but it also led to a split within the group, with some members leaving due to the pressure and controversy surrounding the case. Despite the challenges, Pussy Riot continues to perform and advocate for feminist and political causes in Russia and around the world.
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