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Maria Alyokhina

Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.
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Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

Pussy Riot is now associated with prisoners’ rights activism and media. How did that happen?

I think everything began when we received our sentences for our performance in the cathedral. I was sent to Berezniki... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

How did you get involved in political protest?

I personally started doing protest-related things that were related to ecology. There’s a nature reserve in the south of... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

Do members of Pussy Riot draw any inspiration from particular artists or collectives?

Well, I found out about performance art (or “actionism”) when I saw a piece made by the group “Bombily,” the precursor to... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

How did Pussy Riot begin its activities?

I was not one of the founders of Pussy Riot, I joined later. Initially, when I joined, one of the first things we did... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

Is Pussy Riot protest art?

Pussy Riot is the art of protest. It can take just about any form. Maybe this is a weakness of mine, but I can’t stick to... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

What are the main problems of the Russian prison system?

Well, first of all no one should be in prison for their politics. Political cases against people are just wrong. I... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

How does the average? How does the average Russian person perceive Pussy Riot today?

People probably have lots of different perceptions of us. I honestly haven’t met a single person who would wish me bad... Читать далее
Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

What does the term "punk" stand for?

When I use the word “punk”, I mean more the lifestyle rather than the musical genre. To me, “punk” stands for something... Читать далее
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Political activist and member of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot. Spent two years in prison in Russia for a conviction of hooliganism following a performance in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012.

What is Pussy Riot today?

The Punk Prayer, which Pussy Riot performed in in February 2012 in Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow, happened five... Читать далее