Russian Punk Band Jailed For Exercising Freedom Of Expression

The Russian punk band Pussy Riot�has been sentenced to two years in a Russian prison for exercising free speech and engaging in political protest. This past February, Pussy Riot staged a performance inside of Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. This performance was directed at the linked repressive power of the Russian Orthodox Church and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here is an overview of current politics and demographics in Russia from the BBC. Pussy Riot has made a practice of staging political concerts in unusual places around Moscow. Above is a Pussy Riot demonstration earlier this year in Red Square. (Photo by Denis Bochkarev.) After the appearance in the church [...]

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