Violetta Volkova
October 10, 2012
Is Pussy Riot Breaking Up?
Yes, the oldest member of the group was released from jail today. But don’t let that fool you.
August 06, 2012
Pussy Riot v. Putin: A Front Row Seat at a Russian Dark Comedy
On the morning of February 21, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alyokhina, and Ekaterina Samutsevich walked up the steps leading to the altar of Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior, shed their winter clothing, pulled colorful winter hats down over their faces, and jumped around punching and kicking for about thirty seconds. By evening, the three young women had turned it into a music video called “Punk Prayer: Holy Mother, Chase Putin Away!” which mocked the patriarch and Putin.
